Connective tissue disorder
MONDO:0003900A disease involving the connective tissue.
Also known as: connective tissue disease, connective tissue disease or disorder, connective tissue diseases, connective tissue disorder, connective tissue disorders, disease of connective tissue, disease or disorder of connective tissue, disease, connective tissue
4408 clinical trials for this condition and its sub-types.
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Can engineered immune cells outsmart Hard-to-Treat blood cancers?
⭐️ CURE ⭐️ OngoingThis early-stage trial is testing an experimental cell therapy for people with acute myeloid leukemia (AML) or high-risk myelodysplastic syndrome (MDS) that has returned or not responded to standard treatments. The therapy uses a patient's own immune cells, modified to recognize …
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Arcellx, Inc. • Aim: ⭐️ CURE ⭐️
Last updated Aug 13, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a gentler chemo-radiation combo make stem cell transplants safer for blood cancers?
⭐️ CURE ⭐️ OngoingThis trial tests a new, lower-intensity combination of chemotherapy and radiation before a donor stem cell transplant for people with high-risk blood cancers or aplastic anemia. The goal is to see if this approach is safe enough to allow the donor cells to take hold and cure the …
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center • Aim: ⭐️ CURE ⭐️
Last updated Jul 26, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can reprogrammed immune cells silence lupus? a small trial aims to find out.
⭐️ CURE ⭐️ ENROLLING_BY_INVITATIONThis trial tests whether anti-CD19 CAR-T cell therapy can put severe lupus into remission. The treatment involves taking a patient's own immune cells, engineering them to target and destroy faulty B cells, and infusing them back. The study enrolls 12 adults with refractory system…
Sponsor: N.N. Alexandrov National Cancer Centre • Aim: ⭐️ CURE ⭐️
Last updated Jul 24, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New vaccine aims to shield transplant patients from deadly virus
⭐️ VACCINE ⭐️ OngoingThis phase II trial tests a vaccine designed to protect stem cell transplant recipients from cytomegalovirus (CMV), a common virus that can cause serious illness in people with weakened immune systems. The vaccine uses a modified, harmless virus to deliver three CMV proteins, tra…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: City of Hope Medical Center • Aim: ⭐️ VACCINE ⭐️
Last updated Jul 30, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Community leaders step up to boost COVID shots in black rheumatic patients
⭐️ VACCINE ⭐️ OngoingThis study tests whether training popular community leaders to share vaccine information can increase COVID-19 booster shots among Black individuals with rheumatic conditions like lupus. About 60 people will take part, including leaders and their social network members. The goal …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Northwestern University • Aim: ⭐️ VACCINE ⭐️
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:00 UTC
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Cancer vaccine aims to prevent leukemia relapse in older adults
⭐️ VACCINE ⭐️ OngoingThis study tests a personalized vaccine made from a patient's own leukemia cells and immune cells. The goal is to see if the vaccine can help prevent the cancer from coming back after chemotherapy. It is for adults aged 55 and older with acute myeloid leukemia (AML) who are in re…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center • Aim: ⭐️ VACCINE ⭐️
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:01 UTC
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New combo therapy targets high-risk MDS in early trial
Disease control TerminatedThis study tests a new two-drug combination (pacritinib plus azacitidine) for people with moderate to very high risk myelodysplastic syndrome (MDS), a bone marrow disorder. The first part finds the safest dose of pacritinib, and the second part checks how well the combination wor…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Thomas Jefferson University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 18, 2026 02:00 UTC
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Lower drug dose after transplant may cut infections without losing protection
Disease control OngoingThis study tests whether a lower dose of the drug cyclophosphamide, given after a stem cell transplant from a partially matched donor, can reduce serious infections in the first 100 days while still preventing graft-versus-host disease (a common complication where donor cells att…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Center for International Blood and Marrow Transplant Research • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 18, 2026 02:00 UTC
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New knee implant tested for better mobility and less pain
Disease control ENROLLING_BY_INVITATIONThis study is testing a new knee implant called the Persona SoluTion PPS femur in 200 adults who need total knee replacement. The goal is to see if it safely improves knee function and reduces pain over two years. Participants will have their knee health measured before surgery a…
Sponsor: Zimmer Biomet • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 18, 2026 02:00 UTC
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Can a quick zapping of bone spots prevent fractures? new trial aims to find out
Disease control OngoingThis phase 3 trial is testing whether adding radiation therapy to standard care can prevent bone complications like fractures or spinal cord compression in cancer patients with high-risk bone metastases that aren't causing symptoms yet. About 280 patients with multiple metastatic…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: NRG Oncology • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 18, 2026 02:00 UTC
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New knee implant under review: could it ease arthritis pain?
Disease control OngoingThis study is testing the Persona Ti-Nidium knee implant in 240 people who need total knee replacement due to conditions like osteoarthritis or rheumatoid arthritis. The goal is to see if the implant is safe and improves knee function and pain. Participants will be followed over …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Zimmer Biomet • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 18, 2026 02:00 UTC
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New lupus drug afimetoran enters Mid-Stage trial
Disease control OngoingThis phase 2 trial tests whether the drug afimetoran can safely control active systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) better than a placebo. About 268 participants with lupus will receive either afimetoran or a placebo for 48 weeks, with an extension period allowing placebo users to …
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Beeline Medicines Corporation • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 18, 2026 02:00 UTC
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New stem cell therapy aims to tame transplant complications
Disease control OngoingThis study tests a new treatment called Orca-T for people with advanced blood cancers like leukemia. It uses a special mix of stem cells and immune cells from a donor to help the body accept the transplant while reducing serious side effects like graft-versus-host disease. The go…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Orca Biosystems, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 16, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug shows promise for Long-Term control of back pain condition
Disease control OngoingThis study is testing the long-term safety and effectiveness of bimekizumab, a drug that reduces inflammation, in 508 adults with active axial spondyloarthritis (including ankylosing spondylitis). Participants who completed earlier trials will receive the drug for an extended per…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: UCB Biopharma SRL • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 16, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could a targeted drug boost chemo for osteosarcoma?
Disease control TerminatedThis trial is testing whether adding the targeted drug cabozantinib to standard chemotherapy (methotrexate, doxorubicin, and cisplatin) helps people with newly diagnosed osteosarcoma, a type of bone cancer. The study includes over 1,100 participants and aims to see if the combina…
Phase: PHASE2, PHASE3 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 16, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New hope for blood disorder patients: experimental drug bomedemstat enters final trial phase
Disease control OngoingThis study tests a new drug called bomedemstat against the best available treatments for people with essential thrombocythemia (a blood disorder causing too many platelets) who did not respond well to or couldn't tolerate the standard drug hydroxyurea. About 340 adults will be ra…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 15, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New hope for lupus skin lesions: drug trial targets stubborn cases
Disease control OngoingThis study tests a drug called litifilimab for people with lupus-related skin disease that didn't get better with standard antimalarial pills. About 450 adults with active skin lesions will receive either the drug or a placebo every 4 weeks for 24 weeks, then everyone gets the dr…
Phase: PHASE2, PHASE3 • Sponsor: Biogen • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 15, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a targeted drug outperform standard care for rare blood cancers?
Disease control OngoingThis trial compares the drug ruxolitinib against the best available standard treatments for people with high-risk polycythemia vera (PV) or essential thrombocythemia (ET), two rare blood cancers that cause overproduction of blood cells and can lead to clots, bleeding, and severe …
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: RWTH Aachen University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 15, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New hope for rare bone cancer? drug shows promise in early trial
Disease control OngoingThis phase 2 trial tested vismodegib, a pill that targets a specific growth pathway, in 45 people with advanced chondrosarcoma (a rare bone cancer). The goal was to see if the drug could shrink tumors or stop them from growing. Participants had to have measurable disease and no m…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 15, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Ceramic hip resurfacing: a Metal-Free future for joint replacement?
Disease control OngoingThis study is testing a new type of hip resurfacing device made entirely of ceramic, designed for people with hip osteoarthritis, necrosis, or dysplasia. The goal is to see if it is as safe and effective as existing metal-on-metal devices, but without releasing metal ions into th…
Sponsor: Embody Orthopaedic Limited • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 15, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a modified interferon rein in early myelofibrosis?
Disease control OngoingThis phase 3 trial is testing whether ropeginterferon alfa-2b, a biologic drug, can help control blood cell counts and symptoms in adults with early or low-risk primary myelofibrosis, a bone marrow disorder. Participants receive either the drug or a placebo every two weeks for up…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: PharmaEssentia • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 15, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a Dual-Action pill tame bone marrow tumors?
Disease control TerminatedThis phase 1 trial is testing an experimental pill called flonoltinib maleate in people with certain bone marrow tumors, including myelofibrosis, polycythemia vera, and essential thrombocythemia. The drug targets two proteins involved in abnormal blood cell growth. The study aims…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Guizhou Bailing Group Pharmaceutical Co Ltd • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 15, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New lupus drug shows promise in Long-Term safety trial
Disease control ENROLLING_BY_INVITATIONThis study looks at the long-term safety of a drug called litifilimab for people with active lupus. About 864 adults who finished earlier studies will continue taking the drug for up to 3 years, along with their usual treatments. The goal is to see how safe it is and how well it …
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Biogen • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 15, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New hope for kids with arthritis: drug trial shows promise
Disease control OngoingThis study tests whether the drug ixekizumab is safe and effective for children with certain types of juvenile arthritis (enthesitis-related arthritis and juvenile psoriatic arthritis). About 101 children aged 2 to 17 years will receive either ixekizumab or the standard drug adal…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Eli Lilly and Company • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 14, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a new pill shrink the spleen in myelofibrosis?
Disease control OngoingThis trial is testing an experimental drug called flonoltinib in people with intermediate to high-risk myelofibrosis, a type of bone marrow cancer that often causes an enlarged spleen. Participants will be randomly assigned to receive either a low or high dose of flonoltinib, or …
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Chengdu Zenitar Biomedical Technology Co., Ltd • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 14, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug sonelokimab aims to ease psoriatic arthritis pain
Disease control OngoingThis study tests a drug called sonelokimab in 960 adults with active psoriatic arthritis who have not used biologic treatments before. The goal is to see if it reduces joint pain and swelling better than a placebo. Participants receive injections over several months, and research…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: MoonLake Immunotherapeutics AG • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 14, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New hope for rare blood cancers? early trial begins
Disease control OngoingThis early-phase study tests a new drug called INCB160058 in adults with myeloproliferative neoplasms, a group of rare blood cancers. The main goal is to check the drug's safety and how the body processes it. About 186 participants will receive the drug to find the right dose and…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Incyte Corporation • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 14, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Which hip implant lasts longer? a Head-to-Head trial aims to find out
Disease control OngoingThis trial is testing two different cup designs for total hip replacement, both paired with the same stem, to see which one gives patients better hip function and less pain. About 120 people with hip arthritis or related conditions will be randomly assigned to receive either the …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Limacorporate S.p.a • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 14, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New knee implant aims to get patients moving again
Disease control OngoingThis study follows 299 people who received the Smith+Nephew Porous Total Knee System, a titanium knee replacement for severe arthritis. The goal is to see if the implant reduces pain, improves movement, and lasts at least two years without needing revision surgery. Participants a…
Sponsor: Smith & Nephew, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 13, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Supercharged immune cells take on Hard-to-Treat cancers
Disease control OngoingThis study tests a new treatment using a patient's own immune cells that are genetically modified to better recognize and attack certain solid tumors. It is for people with advanced cancers like synovial sarcoma that have not responded to other treatments. The goal is to see if t…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: USWM CT, LLC • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 13, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New pill could ease arthritis in kids – major trial underway
Disease control OngoingThis study tests whether baricitinib, a daily pill, is safe and works for children aged 1 to under 18 with systemic juvenile idiopathic arthritis (sJIA), a chronic inflammatory disease. About 58 children will receive either baricitinib or a standard injected drug (tocilizumab) to…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Eli Lilly and Company • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 13, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug combo aims to tame rare blood cancers
Disease control OngoingThis early-stage trial is testing a new drug called INCA033989, alone or with an existing drug ruxolitinib, in 225 people with myeloproliferative neoplasms (a group of blood cancers). The main goal is to check safety and find the best dose. Participants must have a specific genet…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Incyte Corporation • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 12, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a Gene-Targeted pill turn the tide against a rare blood cancer?
Disease control OngoingThis trial is testing an oral drug called AG-120 (ivosidenib) in adults with myelodysplastic syndrome (MDS) or a related early form of leukemia that carries a specific IDH1 gene mutation. The drug is designed to block the mutated enzyme that drives abnormal blood cell growth. Res…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Groupe Francophone des Myelodysplasies • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 12, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Promising combo targets tough leukemia
Disease control OngoingThis study tests a new way to treat adults with a specific type of leukemia (Ph+ ALL) that has come back or not responded to treatment. The approach combines low-intensity chemotherapy with two targeted drugs, ponatinib and blinatumomab, to kill cancer cells and boost the immune …
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: M.D. Anderson Cancer Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 12, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a targeted pill turn the tide against a bone marrow disorder?
Disease control OngoingThis trial is testing an oral drug called enasidenib (AG-221) in people with myelodysplastic syndrome (MDS) who have a specific genetic change called an IDH2 mutation. The drug is designed to block the mutated enzyme and help restore normal blood cell production. Participants rec…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Groupe Francophone des Myelodysplasies • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 12, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug aims to stop leukemia from coming back after transplant
Disease control TerminatedThis early-phase trial tests a drug called DR-18 in 40 adults with acute myeloid leukemia or myelodysplastic syndrome whose cancer returned or persisted after a stem cell transplant. DR-18 is a modified immune protein designed to boost the body's natural defenses against cancer c…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 12, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New hope for babies with rare calcification disease: first drug trial launches
Disease control OngoingThis study tests a new drug called INZ-701 in up to 16 infants (up to 1 year old) with rare genetic conditions (ENPP1 or ABCC6 deficiency) that cause dangerous calcium buildup in arteries and other problems. The main goal is to check the drug's safety and how the body handles it,…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Inozyme Pharma • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 12, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug combo targets Hard-to-Treat leukemia
Disease control OngoingThis early-phase trial tests two oral drugs, olutasidenib and ziftomenib, together in 20 adults with a specific form of acute myeloid leukemia (AML) that has returned or not responded to treatment. The first part finds a safe dose; the second checks if that dose helps control the…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: M.D. Anderson Cancer Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 12, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New lupus drug tested for Long-Term safety in large trial
Disease control ENROLLING_BY_INVITATIONThis study is checking the long-term safety of a drug called dapirolizumab pegol for people with systemic lupus erythematosus (lupus). It involves 760 participants who have already completed earlier studies of the drug. Researchers will monitor side effects over time to see if th…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: UCB Biopharma SRL • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 09, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug combo shows promise for MDS and AML
Disease control OngoingThis study tests two drugs, vorinostat and azacitidine, together in people with myelodysplastic syndrome (MDS) or acute myeloid leukemia (AML). The goal is to find the best dose and see if the combination is safe and effective. About 135 participants will take part in this early-…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 09, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New transplant recipe may tame Graft-Versus-Host disease in blood cancer patients
Disease control OngoingThis study tests a specific timing of chemotherapy drugs (busulfan and fludarabine) before a donor stem cell transplant, followed by cyclophosphamide after the transplant, to treat high-risk blood cancers like leukemia and lymphoma. The goal is to reduce the chance of the transpl…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: M.D. Anderson Cancer Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 08, 2026 00:03 UTC
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New strategy cuts early deaths in rare leukemia
Disease control OngoingThis study tested a simplified care plan for people with acute promyelocytic leukemia (APL), a rare blood cancer. The goal was to see if following easy-to-use guidelines and getting support from APL experts could lower the number of deaths soon after starting treatment. About 200…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: ECOG-ACRIN Cancer Research Group • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 08, 2026 00:03 UTC
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New lupus drug candidate enters Mid-Stage trial
Disease control OngoingThis Phase 2 trial tests whether the experimental drug SAR441344 can safely control disease activity in people with active systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE). About 109 adults aged 18–70 will receive either the drug or a placebo for 24 weeks. The main goal is to see if more peopl…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Sanofi • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 08, 2026 00:03 UTC
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New hope for older leukemia patients: targeted combo shows promise
Disease control OngoingThis study is for adults with a specific type of acute myeloid leukemia (CD123+ AML) who cannot receive standard strong chemotherapy. It tests a new drug, tagraxofusp, added to two other drugs (venetoclax and azacitidine) to see if it helps more people achieve complete remission.…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Stemline Therapeutics, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 08, 2026 00:03 UTC
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New combo therapy shows promise for older AML patients
Disease control OngoingThis study tests whether adding the drug selinexor to standard chemotherapy can help older adults with untreated acute myeloid leukemia (AML) live longer and achieve remission. About 57 participants will receive either standard chemo alone or chemo plus selinexor, followed by mai…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Wake Forest University Health Sciences • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 08, 2026 00:03 UTC
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Can a new injection calm psoriatic arthritis?
Disease control OngoingThis trial tests whether an investigational drug called SHR-1314 can reduce joint pain, swelling, and skin symptoms in adults with active psoriatic arthritis. Participants receive either SHR-1314 or a placebo injection over 24 weeks, with follow-up for safety. The study aims to s…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Suzhou Suncadia Biopharmaceuticals Co., Ltd. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 08, 2026 00:03 UTC
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Stem cell transplant or drug combo: which better prevents leukemia return in seniors?
Disease control TerminatedThis study tests two strategies to keep acute myeloid leukemia (AML) from coming back in people aged 65 and older who have achieved remission after initial treatment. One group receives a stem cell transplant, while the other continues on a maintenance drug combination of azaciti…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 07, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Experimental CAR-T therapy takes on tough lupus cases
Disease control TerminatedThis early-stage trial tests a new treatment called P-CD19CD20-ALLO1, a type of CAR-T cell therapy, for people with severe lupus that hasn't improved with standard treatments. The study will enroll 162 participants and aims to check if the therapy is safe and tolerable. It also l…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Genentech, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 07, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New pill shows promise for Tough-to-Treat leukemias
Disease control OngoingThis study tests an oral drug called ONC201 in people whose acute leukemia or high-risk myelodysplastic syndrome (MDS) has returned or not responded to standard treatments. The trial has two phases: Phase I finds the safest dose, and Phase II checks if the drug shrinks or control…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: M.D. Anderson Cancer Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 07, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New hope for lupus skin sufferers: Long-Term drug trial launches
Disease control ENROLLING_BY_INVITATIONThis study tests the long-term safety of the drug litifilimab in adults with lupus skin disease (CLE) that didn't improve with standard antimalarial treatment. About 322 participants who completed a prior study will receive injections every 4 weeks for up to 2 years (or 5 years i…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Biogen • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 06, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New combo therapy shows promise for tough kidney cancer
Disease control OngoingThis study tests whether adding the targeted therapy cabozantinib to standard immunotherapy (nivolumab and ipilimumab) helps people with advanced kidney cancer live longer. About 1,175 adults with kidney cancer that has spread will receive either the usual treatment or the usual …
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 06, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New pill hopes to boost blood in bone marrow disease
Disease control OngoingThis study tests an experimental drug, HT-6184, in adults with a bone marrow disorder called myelodysplastic syndrome (MDS) who have low red blood cell counts (anemia). The goal is to see if the drug can improve blood counts and reduce the need for transfusions. Participants take…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Halia Therapeutics, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 06, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Engineered immune cells take on lupus and other autoimmune diseases
Disease control OngoingThis early-stage trial is testing a new treatment called CC-97540, which uses a patient's own immune cells modified to target and destroy faulty immune cells. It is for people with severe forms of lupus, myositis, scleroderma, or rheumatoid arthritis that have not improved with s…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Juno Therapeutics, Inc., a Bristol-Myers Squibb Company • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 05, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Immunotherapy combo shows promise against tough blood cancer in seniors
Disease control OngoingThis study tests whether adding an immunotherapy drug (pembrolizumab) to standard chemotherapy (azacitidine and venetoclax) can improve outcomes for older adults with newly diagnosed acute myeloid leukemia (AML) who cannot have intensive chemo. About 60 participants will be rando…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 05, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New combo aims to deepen remission in early CML
Disease control OngoingThis study tests whether adding ASTX727 to the standard drug dasatinib can better control chronic myeloid leukemia (CML) in newly diagnosed patients. About 70 adults with a specific genetic marker (Philadelphia chromosome) will receive both pills. The goal is to see if the combin…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: M.D. Anderson Cancer Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 05, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Engineered immune cells aim to tame lupus without daily pills
Disease control OngoingThis phase 2 trial tests a one-time treatment called CC-97540, made from a patient's own immune cells engineered to target and calm the overactive immune system in lupus. The study enrolls 89 adults with active lupus (including kidney inflammation) who have not responded well to …
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Juno Therapeutics, Inc., a Bristol-Myers Squibb Company • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 05, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a new pill ease arthritis in kids?
Disease control OngoingThis study is testing an oral medication called upadacitinib in children with polyarticular juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA), a condition causing joint inflammation. The goal is to understand how the drug moves through the body, its safety, and how well children tolerate it. P…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: AbbVie • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 05, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a new drug reduce bloodletting for polycythemia vera?
Disease control TerminatedThis trial investigates whether ropeginterferon alfa-2b can help people with polycythemia vera, a condition where the body makes too many red blood cells. The study will compare the drug to standard care, which includes phlebotomy (removing blood) and aspirin. About 70 adults wit…
Phase: PHASE4 • Sponsor: PharmaEssentia • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 02, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Which CML drug works best? new trial pits imatinib against dasatinib
Disease control OngoingThis phase 2 trial compares two standard CML drugs—imatinib (Gleevec) at two different doses and dasatinib (Sprycel)—in 406 newly diagnosed patients with chronic phase CML. The main goal is to see which treatment leads to the best molecular response after 12 months, meaning a ver…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 01, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a new infusion drug tame lung inflammation and cut steroid use?
Disease control ENROLLING_BY_INVITATIONThis trial is investigating whether an experimental drug called XTMAB-16 can safely control pulmonary sarcoidosis over the long term. The study includes people who have already completed a previous XTMAB-16 trial and are on a stable steroid dose. Researchers are monitoring side e…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Xentria, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 01, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a Three-Pronged attack shrink Hard-to-Treat head and neck cancers?
Disease control OngoingThis phase I trial is testing whether a combination of three treatments — an experimental drug called elimusertib, precise radiation therapy, and the immunotherapy pembrolizumab — can shrink or stabilize recurrent head and neck cancer that cannot be removed by surgery. The study …
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 31, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New targeted therapy combo takes on tough leukemia
Disease control OngoingThis early-phase trial tests a new targeted drug called pivekimab sunirine (PVEK) alongside a standard chemotherapy regimen (FLAG-Ida) in 30 adults with newly diagnosed, high-risk acute myeloid leukemia or related blood cancers. PVEK works like a smart bomb, attaching to a protei…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 31, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Radioactive therapy targets stubborn leukemia in early trial
Disease control OngoingThis study tests a new radioactive drug called [177Lu]Lu-PentixaTher in people with acute leukemia that has come back or not responded to standard treatments. The drug seeks out and delivers radiation directly to leukemia cells that have a specific marker (CXCR4). The main goals …
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Nantes University Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 31, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New CML drug combo strategy aims for deeper remission without lifelong side effects
Disease control OngoingThis study tests a new drug, asciminib, as the first treatment for adults newly diagnosed with chronic myeloid leukemia (CML). If the drug alone does not achieve a deep response within 2 to 3 years, a low dose of another targeted therapy is added. The goal is to see if this appro…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: University of Alabama at Birmingham • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 24, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a biologic drug outperform standard therapy for a rare blood cancer?
Disease control OngoingThis phase 3 trial compares the biologic drug P1101 (ropeginterferon alfa-2b) against the standard drug anagrelide in people with essential thrombocythemia, a rare blood cancer that causes too many platelets. The study enrolls adults who have not responded well to the first-line …
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: PharmaEssentia • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 24, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New targeted pill takes on Hard-to-Treat cancers with IDH mutations
Disease control OngoingThis early-stage study tests an oral drug called LY3410738 in people with advanced solid tumors (like bile duct cancer, cartilage cancer, or brain tumors) that have specific IDH1 or IDH2 mutations. The main goal is to find a safe dose and see if the drug can shrink tumors. About …
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Eli Lilly and Company • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 24, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Engineered donor cells aim to beat blood cancer without severe side effects
Disease control OngoingThis study tests a new way to treat children and young adults with high-risk blood cancers like leukemia and lymphoma. Doctors take blood cells from a family donor, remove certain T cells that can cause a harmful immune reaction, and then transplant the modified cells. The goal i…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: St. Jude Children's Research Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 24, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New pill targets genetic weakness in Hard-to-Treat blood cancers
Disease control OngoingThis study tests an experimental oral drug called LY3410738 in people with advanced blood cancers such as acute myeloid leukemia (AML) and myelodysplastic syndrome (MDS) that have specific IDH1 or IDH2 gene mutations. The drug is designed to block the mutated IDH proteins that he…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Eli Lilly and Company • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 24, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could a common cholesterol drug shrink uterine fibroids?
Disease control OngoingThis phase II trial tests whether simvastatin, a widely used cholesterol medication, can reduce the size of uterine fibroids and ease related symptoms. Researchers will give 60 women either simvastatin or a placebo daily for 12 weeks, measuring fibroid volume by ultrasound and tr…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Johns Hopkins University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 23, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Engineered donor cells take aim at tough blood cancers in early trial
Disease control TerminatedThis early-phase trial tests a new type of immune cell therapy called WU-CART-007 for people with certain blood cancers, including acute myeloid leukemia and T-cell lymphoma, that have come back or not responded to treatment. The therapy uses donor cells that are genetically modi…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Washington University School of Medicine • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 23, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could a common drug replace surgery for pituitary tumors?
Disease control OngoingThis phase 3 trial tests whether cabergoline, a drug already used for hormone-producing pituitary tumors, can shrink or slow the growth of non-functioning pituitary adenomas (NFPAs). These tumors do not produce excess hormones, so current treatment is limited to surgery or radiat…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: St. Olavs Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 23, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New lupus pill shows promise in Mid-Stage trial
Disease control OngoingThis Phase 2 study tests an experimental oral drug called ESK-001 in 408 adults with active systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE). Participants receive either ESK-001 or a placebo for 48 weeks to see if the drug can reduce disease activity. The goal is to find a new treatment option…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Alumis Inc • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 23, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can pressurized oxygen boost cord blood transplants?
Disease control OngoingThis study tests whether giving patients hyperbaric oxygen (breathing pure oxygen in a pressurized chamber) after an umbilical cord blood stem cell transplant helps the donated stem cells grow faster. The trial enrolls people with blood cancers like leukemia or lymphoma who lack …
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: University of Rochester • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 22, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could dead donors provide Life-Saving bone marrow?
Disease control OngoingThis early study is testing whether bone marrow from deceased donors can be safely used for transplants in people with blood cancers like leukemia and lymphoma. Twelve patients will receive the transplant along with chemotherapy or radiation. The main goal is to see if the new ma…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Ossium Health, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 22, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Virus plus radiation may shrink sarcomas before surgery
Disease control OngoingThis study tests whether a cancer-killing virus (T-VEC) combined with radiation can shrink soft tissue sarcomas before surgery. About 40 adults with newly diagnosed, removable sarcomas will receive the virus injected into the tumor plus radiation. The main goals are to see how ma…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 22, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug RAY121 tested for Long-Term control of autoimmune diseases
Disease control ENROLLING_BY_INVITATIONThis study is a long-term extension of an earlier trial, testing the safety of a drug called RAY121 in people with six different immune system disorders, including antiphospholipid syndrome and immune thrombocytopenia. Participants have already completed four doses of RAY121 and …
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Chugai Pharmaceutical • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 19, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could a simple drug during brain surgery prevent Life-Threatening sodium swings?
Disease control ENROLLING_BY_INVITATIONThis trial tests whether giving a low-dose infusion of desmopressin (dDAVP) during surgery for complex brain tumors around the pituitary gland can prevent dangerously high sodium levels (hypernatremia) in the first 24 hours after surgery. High sodium can cause brain bleeding, sei…
Phase: PHASE4 • Sponsor: Zhaoyun Zhang • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 19, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Targeted drug aims to stop blood cancer return after transplant
Disease control OngoingThis phase 1 trial tests whether the drug tagraxofusp can help prevent relapse in people with certain blood cancers (acute myeloid leukemia, myelodysplastic syndrome, myelofibrosis, or chronic myelomonocytic leukemia) who have recently received a stem cell transplant. Participant…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Karen Ballen, MD • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 18, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could a daily injection tame two rare inflammatory diseases?
Disease control TerminatedThis study tests the drug anakinra in Chinese patients with two related inflammatory conditions: Systemic Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis (SJIA) in children and Adult-Onset Still's Disease (AOSD) in adults. Participants receive a daily injection under the skin for 48 weeks. The goa…
Phase: PHASE4 • Sponsor: Swedish Orphan Biovitrum • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 18, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Hip replacement liners put to the test in global study
Disease control OngoingThis study follows 300 people who receive a hip replacement using either the Vivacit-E or Longevity liner, both made of a special plastic designed to last longer. The goal is to see how well these liners hold up over time, measuring how many are still in place without needing rep…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Zimmer Biomet • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 18, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a drug free myelofibrosis patients from frequent blood transfusions?
Disease control OngoingThis phase 3 study tests whether the drug luspatercept can help people with myelofibrosis-related anemia become independent of red blood cell transfusions. Participants are adults with myelofibrosis who are already taking a JAK inhibitor and need regular transfusions. The study c…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Celgene • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 18, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New proton beam therapy aims to zap head and neck cancer with fewer side effects
Disease control OngoingThis study is testing whether a precise form of radiation called proton therapy can control head and neck cancer after surgery as well as standard X-ray radiation, but with fewer side effects. About 174 adults with newly diagnosed head and neck cancer will receive either proton t…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Mayo Clinic • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 18, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Epigenetic drugs aim to stop cancer return after transplant in kids
Disease control OngoingThis trial tests whether adding two drugs—vorinostat and low-dose azacitidine—after a stem cell transplant can help prevent relapse in children with certain myeloid cancers. The study includes children aged 1 to 21 with acute myeloid leukemia or related conditions. Researchers ar…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Johns Hopkins All Children's Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 17, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug firsekibart aims to tame lupus flares in Hard-to-Treat patients
Disease control OngoingThis pilot study tests Firsekibart, a biologic that blocks IL-1, in 15 adults with mild to moderate lupus who still have symptoms despite standard therapy. Participants receive three shots over 8 weeks, then stop the drug to see if symptoms return. The goal is to see if this appr…
Phase: PHASE4 • Sponsor: Chinese SLE Treatment And Research Group • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 17, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Lab-Grown stem cells could speed immune recovery in blood cancer transplants
Disease control OngoingThis phase 2 trial tests whether adding lab-grown umbilical cord blood cells (dilanubicel) to a standard cord blood transplant helps people with blood cancers like leukemia recover their blood and immune cells faster. Participants receive chemotherapy and radiation to prepare the…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 12, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug aims to boost immune system against advanced cancers
Disease control OngoingThis early-stage study tests a new drug called IOA-244 in about 210 adults with advanced or metastatic cancers like lung cancer, melanoma, and lymphoma. The main goal is to see if the drug is safe and tolerable, both alone and combined with other treatments. Researchers also chec…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: iOnctura • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 10, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a 4-Minute chat rival a Dietitian's hour for heart health?
Disease control OngoingThis study tests whether a short, standardized 4-minute heart-healthy talk is as effective as a full 60-minute personalized session with a dietitian for lowering LDL cholesterol and improving diet. Participants are adults aged 30–80 with rheumatoid arthritis, psoriatic arthritis,…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Diakonhjemmet Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 10, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Experimental combo targets hard-to-treat blood cancers
Disease control OngoingThis early-phase study tests two drugs—guadecitabine and atezolizumab—together in adults with myelodysplastic syndrome or chronic myelomonocytic leukemia that has come back or not responded to prior therapy. The goal is to find the safest dose and see if the combination can shrin…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: University of Southern California • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 09, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New oral drug targets Tough-to-Treat leukemia
Disease control TerminatedThis early-stage trial tests an experimental oral drug called GB3226 in adults with acute myeloid leukemia (AML) that has come back or not responded to treatment. The drug works by blocking two pathways that help leukemia cells grow. The study aims to find a safe dose and check f…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Galecto Biotech AB • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 08, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug cocktail aims to improve remission in older leukemia patients
Disease control OngoingThis phase I trial tests the safety of adding ruxolitinib to a standard combination of dasatinib and dexamethasone for adults aged 40 and older with newly diagnosed Philadelphia chromosome-positive acute lymphoblastic leukemia (Ph+ ALL). The study starts with a low dose of ruxoli…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 08, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Radioactive antibody hones in on cancer cells to boost transplant success
Disease control OngoingThis trial tests whether adding a radioactive antibody (90Y-DOTA-anti-CD25 basiliximab) to standard chemotherapy and targeted radiation can better prepare the bone marrow for a stem cell transplant in people with high-risk acute leukemia or myelodysplastic syndrome. The antibody …
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: City of Hope Medical Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 08, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Withdrawn study sought to boost RA remission with education and team care
Disease control TerminatedThis study was designed to test whether a combination of an educational booklet, team-based care from a rheumatologist, physical therapist, and psychologist, plus nurse-led phone calls and home symptom tracking, could help more Hispanic adults with rheumatoid arthritis achieve re…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Lundquist Institute for Biomedical Innovation at Harbor-UCLA Medical Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 04, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Engineered t cells with a kill switch aim to make stem cell transplants safer
Disease control OngoingThis study tests a new approach for people receiving a stem cell transplant from a partially matched family donor. The donor's immune cells (T cells) are modified in the lab to include a 'suicide gene' that can be activated by a drug if the cells attack the patient's body, causin…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Baylor College of Medicine • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 03, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New combo therapy shows promise for older leukemia patients
Disease control OngoingThis study tested a combination of two drugs, azacitidine and gemtuzumab ozogamicin, in 133 older adults (age 60+) with untreated acute myeloid leukemia. The goal was to see how well the treatment could put the cancer into remission and improve survival. The approach uses chemoth…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 03, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could a diabetes drug shield kidneys from lupus damage?
Disease control OngoingThis phase 2 trial tests whether dapagliflozin, a drug already used for diabetes and chronic kidney disease, can slow kidney damage in people with lupus nephritis. Lupus nephritis is a serious complication of lupus that causes kidney inflammation and can lead to chronic kidney di…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Hospital Civil Juan I. Menchaca • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 03, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Suicide Gene-Equipped t cells aim to make stem cell transplants safer
Disease control OngoingThis trial tests whether specially modified T cells from a partially matched donor can help patients recover their immune system faster after a stem cell transplant. The T cells are engineered with a 'suicide gene' that allows doctors to destroy them if they cause graft-versus-ho…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Baylor College of Medicine • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 03, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Precision radiation may boost stem cell transplant success in tough leukemias
Disease control OngoingThis study tests a precise radiation method called total marrow and lymphoid irradiation (TMLI) given with two chemotherapy drugs (etoposide and cyclophosphamide) before a donor stem cell transplant. The goal is to safely deliver higher radiation doses to the bone marrow to wipe …
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: City of Hope Medical Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 03, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug could ease painful muscle condition and cut steroid use
Disease control OngoingThis phase 3 trial tests a biologic drug called olokizumab in 125 people with polymyalgia rheumatica, a condition causing muscle pain and stiffness. The drug is given as a shot every two weeks. The main goal is to see if it can control symptoms and allow patients to take lower do…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: R-Pharm International, LLC • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 02, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New hope for rare fever disorder: drug targets stubborn cases
Disease control TerminatedThis study tests whether anakinra (Kineret), a daily injection, can reduce monthly attacks in Chinese patients with Familial Mediterranean Fever (FMF) who do not respond to standard colchicine treatment. Three patients aged 2 years and older will receive anakinra for 6 months, wi…
Phase: PHASE4 • Sponsor: Swedish Orphan Biovitrum • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 01, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Childhood leukaemia trial seeks best chemo cocktail
Disease control OngoingThis trial investigates the best way to treat children with acute myeloid leukaemia (AML) by comparing different chemotherapy drugs and doses. It tests whether adding up to three doses of the targeted drug gemtuzumab ozogamicin to standard chemo is safe and effective. The study a…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: University of Birmingham • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 01, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Cancer-Killing virus injected directly into tumors shows promise in Mid-Stage trial
Disease control OngoingThis study tests a virus called AdAPT-001 that is injected directly into tumors to kill cancer cells. It is for adults with advanced solid tumors that have not responded to standard treatments. The trial will check if the virus is safe and whether it works better when combined wi…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: EpicentRx, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 28, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New combo aims to boost survival in older AML patients
Disease control OngoingThis phase 3 trial compares a two-drug combination (pevonedistat plus azacitidine) against azacitidine alone in 302 older or unfit adults newly diagnosed with acute myeloid leukemia (AML) who cannot have standard intensive chemotherapy. The main goal is to see if the combination …
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: PETHEMA Foundation • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:03 UTC
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Sweet swap: study tests if replacing sugary foods with sweet alternatives lowers sugar intake
Disease control ENROLLING_BY_INVITATIONThis study tests whether giving people different taste-based advice helps them reduce their free sugar intake to less than 5% of daily energy. Participants are adults in southern England who consume more than 10% of their energy from free sugars. They are randomly assigned to adv…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Bournemouth University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:02 UTC
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New drug candidate targets Hard-to-Treat blood cancers
Disease control OngoingThis study tests an experimental drug called LY2784544 in people with three types of blood cancers known as myeloproliferative neoplasms: polycythemia vera, essential thrombocythemia, and myelofibrosis. The trial enrolls patients who have not responded to, cannot tolerate, or hav…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Eli Lilly and Company • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:02 UTC
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Can a targeted drug boost chemo for hard-to-treat blood cancers?
Disease control OngoingThis phase II trial tested whether adding veliparib (a targeted drug) to standard chemotherapy (topotecan and carboplatin) helps people with advanced myeloproliferative disorders, acute myeloid leukemia, or chronic myelomonocytic leukemia. The study enrolled 25 adults whose cance…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:01 UTC
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Immune cell therapy takes on lupus in early trial
Disease control ENROLLING_BY_INVITATIONThis early-phase study tests a new treatment called NKX019 for people with lupus, an autoimmune disease. NKX019 uses specially engineered immune cells to target and calm overactive B cells. The main goal is to check safety in about 6 participants, while also looking for signs tha…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Hospital for Special Surgery, New York • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:01 UTC
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New stem cell transplant approach aims to tame deadly bone marrow cancer
Disease control OngoingThis early-phase trial tests a reduced-intensity stem cell transplant using a half-matched donor and a drug called cyclophosphamide after the transplant to prevent rejection. The goal is to see if this approach is safe enough for patients with advanced myelofibrosis, a serious bo…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: City of Hope Medical Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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Momelotinib access expanded for myelofibrosis patients in Long-Term safety study
Disease control OngoingThis study provides extended access to the drug momelotinib for 237 people with a type of bone marrow cancer called myelofibrosis. Participants had already been taking momelotinib in earlier studies and had not seen their disease get worse. The goal is to see how safe the drug is…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: GlaxoSmithKline • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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Engineered immune cells take on lupus nephritis
Disease control ENROLLING_BY_INVITATIONThis study tests a new treatment called CHT105 for people with lupus nephritis that hasn't responded to standard therapies. CHT105 uses specially engineered immune cells from healthy donors to target and destroy the faulty immune cells causing kidney damage. Fourteen adults will …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: The Affiliated Nanjing Drum Tower Hospital of Nanjing University Medical School • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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New drug combo aims to improve leukemia treatment in young adults
Disease control ENROLLING_BY_INVITATIONThis clinical trial compares three different chemotherapy regimens for young adults (ages 18-65) newly diagnosed with low-risk acute myeloid leukemia (AML). One regimen includes a new drug called lisaftoclax combined with standard chemotherapy drugs. The study aims to see which c…
Phase: PHASE2, PHASE3 • Sponsor: First Affiliated Hospital of Zhejiang University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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New drug combo aims to boost survival in aggressive leukemia
Disease control ENROLLING_BY_INVITATIONThis study tests three different chemotherapy regimens in 450 young adults (ages 15-65) with intermediate- or high-risk acute myeloid leukemia (AML). All regimens include the experimental drug lisaftoclax plus standard chemotherapies. The main goal is to see which combination lea…
Phase: PHASE2, PHASE3 • Sponsor: First Affiliated Hospital of Zhejiang University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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New cocktail therapy aims to beat back stubborn leukemia
Disease control OngoingThis phase 2 trial tests a combination of six drugs, called the Beach regimen, in 32 adults with relapsed or refractory acute myeloid leukemia (AML). The goal is to see if this mix can bring about remission and improve survival. Participants receive the drugs in a specific schedu…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Liping Dou • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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New hope for tough leukemia: Triple-Drug attack under study
Disease control OngoingThis early-phase trial tests a new drug called navtemadlin (KRT-232) combined with two standard drugs (decitabine and venetoclax) for people with acute myeloid leukemia (AML) that has come back, not responded to treatment, or is newly diagnosed. The main goal is to find the safes…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:07 UTC
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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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Gentler chemo approach shows promise for tough blood cancers in older patients
Disease control OngoingThis study looks at whether lower doses of the chemotherapy drug CPX-351 can help older patients with acute myeloid leukemia (AML) or myelodysplastic syndromes (MDS) that have come back or not responded to other treatments. The goal is to control the disease while being gentler o…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Case Comprehensive Cancer Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:07 UTC
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Immunotherapy boosts chemo to wipe out hidden leukemia cells
Disease control OngoingThis phase 2 trial tests whether adding the immunotherapy drug pembrolizumab to standard chemotherapy helps people with newly diagnosed acute myeloid leukemia (AML) achieve a deeper remission. About 49 participants will receive either chemo alone or chemo plus pembrolizumab. The …
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:07 UTC
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Promising combo offers hope for older AML patients
Disease control OngoingThis phase 3 study tested whether adding venetoclax to azacitidine helps people with untreated acute myeloid leukemia (AML) who cannot receive standard chemotherapy. About 443 adults took part, with two-thirds receiving the drug combo and one-third getting a placebo plus azacitid…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: AbbVie • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:06 UTC
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New antibody drug aims to halt Scleroderma's grip
Disease control OngoingThis Phase 3 trial tests whether the drug divozilimab can reduce skin thickening and protect lung function in people with systemic scleroderma, a rare autoimmune disease. About 152 adults and teens with active disease will receive either the drug or a placebo. The study is double…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Biocad • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:06 UTC
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New injectable methotrexate aims to tame rheumatoid arthritis with fewer side effects
Disease control OngoingThis phase 2 trial tests an injectable form of methotrexate called FBL-MTX for people with moderate-to-severe rheumatoid arthritis. The drug is designed to deliver methotrexate directly into the body using tiny fat bubbles, which may improve how well it works and reduce side effe…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: SOLFARCOS - Pharmaceutical and Cosmetic Solutions Ltd • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:06 UTC
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Experimental drug shows promise for Tough-to-Treat bone cancers
Disease control OngoingThis phase 2 trial tests the drug cabozantinib in 90 patients with osteosarcoma or Ewing sarcoma that has come back or spread. The drug works by blocking enzymes that help cancer cells grow and by cutting off the blood supply tumors need. Researchers are checking whether the canc…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:05 UTC
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Could a breast cancer drug help fight liposarcoma?
Disease control OngoingThis study tests a drug called abemaciclib in 33 people with dedifferentiated liposarcoma, a rare soft tissue cancer that has spread or cannot be removed by surgery. The drug aims to slow tumor growth or shrink it by at least a quarter. Abemaciclib is not yet approved for this ca…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:04 UTC
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New hope for rare tumor patients: AL102 drug trial launches
Disease control OngoingThis study tests a drug called AL102 (varegacestat) in people with desmoid tumors that are growing. Desmoid tumors are non-cancerous but can be painful and invasive. The trial has two parts: Part A checks safety and tumor changes, and Part B compares AL102 to a placebo to see if …
Phase: PHASE2, PHASE3 • Sponsor: Immunome, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:04 UTC
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New pill shows promise for Hard-to-Treat cancers in early trial
Disease control OngoingThis early-phase study tests a new oral drug called E7386 in about 60 adults with advanced solid tumors (like desmoid tumors) that have not responded to other treatments. The main goals are to find the safest dose and check for side effects. Researchers will also watch for any tu…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Eisai Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:04 UTC
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Engineered immune cells aim to tame autoimmune attacks
Disease control TerminatedThis early-phase trial tests a new cell therapy called BEN301 for several autoimmune diseases, including scleroderma and rheumatoid arthritis. The therapy uses specially engineered immune cells (CAR-Treg cells) to calm the overactive immune system. The study involves 24 adults an…
Phase: EARLY_PHASE1 • Sponsor: RenJi Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:03 UTC
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Could a platelet-boosting drug improve blood counts in certain blood cancers?
Disease control TerminatedThis phase 2 trial tests whether eltrombopag, a drug already approved for other blood disorders, can improve blood cell counts in people with low-risk myelodysplastic syndromes (MDS) or chronic myelomonocytic leukemia (CMML) who have a mutation in the TET2 gene. Participants take…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Abhay Singh, MD MPH • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:03 UTC
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Promising leukemia combo trial pulled before it began
Disease control TerminatedThis study aimed to find a safe dose of revumenib when given with standard chemotherapy drugs for children and young adults with acute leukemia. It was designed for patients with certain genetic markers. However, the trial was withdrawn before any participants were enrolled, so n…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: M.D. Anderson Cancer Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:02 UTC
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Can a second injection fix penile curvature?
Disease control OngoingThis study tests whether a drug called Xiaflex (collagenase clostridium histolyticum) is safe and effective for men with Peyronie's disease who have already tried platelet-rich plasma (PRP) injections. Twelve men with stable penile curvature between 30 and 90 degrees will receive…
Phase: PHASE4 • Sponsor: University of Miami • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:02 UTC
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Engineered immune cells take aim at multiple cancers in early trial
Disease control OngoingThis early-phase study tests a personalized cell therapy for people with certain cancers (bladder, melanoma, head/neck, ovarian, lung, esophageal, stomach, or sarcoma) whose tumors have a specific marker called MAGE-A4. The treatment involves taking a patient's own immune cells, …
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: USWM CT, LLC • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:02 UTC
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Gene test may help pick better donors for leukemia patients
Disease control OngoingThis study looks at whether choosing stem cell donors based on certain genes (KIR) in addition to standard matching can reduce the chance of leukemia returning after a bone marrow transplant. About 511 people with acute myeloid leukemia (AML) are taking part. Doctors will test do…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:00 UTC
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New drug combo aims to prevent transplant complications in blood cancer patients
Disease control OngoingThis study tests whether adding the drug itacitinib to the usual two-drug regimen (cyclophosphamide and tacrolimus) can better prevent graft-versus-host disease (GVHD) in people receiving stem cell transplants for blood cancers. GVHD is a serious complication where donor cells at…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: City of Hope Medical Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:00 UTC
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Donor stem cell transplant shows promise for tough blood cancers
Disease control OngoingThis study tests a stem cell transplant from a matched unrelated donor for people with advanced blood cancers or blood disorders. Patients get chemotherapy and radiation before the transplant to prepare their body, then take drugs to prevent the donor cells from attacking their o…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: City of Hope Medical Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:00 UTC
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New drug cocktail shows promise for Hard-to-Treat leukemia
Disease control OngoingThis early-stage study tested a combination of three immunotherapy drugs (blinatumomab, nivolumab, and ipilimumab) in 28 adults with a severe form of B-cell leukemia that had returned or not responded to prior treatments. The main goal was to find safe doses and identify side eff…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:00 UTC
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Immune cell booster for leukemia patients pulled before start
Disease control TerminatedThis study aimed to see if giving special immune cells (γδ T cells) after a stem cell transplant could help prevent leukemia from coming back in high-risk patients. It was planned for adults aged 18-65 with acute myeloid leukemia. However, the study was withdrawn before any parti…
Phase: EARLY_PHASE1 • Sponsor: Guangzhou Bio-gene Technology Co., Ltd • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:39 UTC
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CAR T-Cell trial for lupus and myositis pulled before starting
Disease control TerminatedThis study aimed to test a new type of cell therapy (called CAR T-cells) in people with severe lupus or inflammatory myopathy that did not get better with standard treatments. The therapy uses donor cells to target and destroy faulty immune cells. However, the study was withdrawn…
Phase: EARLY_PHASE1 • Sponsor: The Affiliated Hospital of Xuzhou Medical University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:38 UTC
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Real-World study tests upadacitinib for back pain in axial spondyloarthritis
Disease control OngoingThis study looks at how well upadacitinib (RINVOQ) works for people with axial spondyloarthritis, a type of inflammatory arthritis that causes chronic back pain. About 338 adults in Germany will take the drug as prescribed by their doctor and be followed for 52 weeks. Researchers…
Sponsor: AbbVie • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:38 UTC
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New RA pill takes on tofacitinib in Head-to-Head trial
Disease control OngoingThis phase 3 trial tests whether a new oral drug called TLL-018 works better than tofacitinib for active rheumatoid arthritis. The study includes 459 adults aged 18-65 who have not responded well to or cannot tolerate biologic treatments. Participants take either TLL-018 or tofac…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Hangzhou Highlightll Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:37 UTC
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New drug combo aims to tame Cushing's disease with fewer side effects
Disease control ENROLLING_BY_INVITATIONThis study tests whether adding cabergoline to osilodrostat works better than osilodrostat alone for controlling Cushing's disease. About 50 adults with active Cushing's disease will receive either the combination or the single drug. The goal is to see if the combo can lower cort…
Phase: PHASE4 • Sponsor: University of Basrah • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:37 UTC
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New implant aims to strengthen shoulder tendon repair after replacement
Disease control OngoingThis study is testing a special implant (Tapestry) that helps repair a key shoulder tendon (subscapularis) during shoulder replacement surgery. About 100 adults with shoulder arthritis or injury will be followed for 2 years to see if the tendon heals better with the implant. The …
Sponsor: Zimmer Biomet • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:37 UTC
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Can a lifestyle clinic help people with obesity? large trial launches
Disease control ENROLLING_BY_INVITATIONThis trial tests a 12-month lifestyle medicine program for 1000 adults with obesity and related conditions like diabetes or high blood pressure. Participants get regular visits with a dietitian and a doctor, plus optional behavioral health support. The goal is to see if the progr…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Alabama at Birmingham • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:36 UTC
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New drug combo shows promise for genetic subtype of leukemia
Disease control OngoingThis early-stage trial tests two new targeted drugs (AG-120 and AG-221) given alongside standard chemotherapy for people with a specific genetic form of acute myeloid leukemia (AML). The study includes about 153 adults with newly diagnosed AML that has an IDH1 or IDH2 mutation. T…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Institut de Recherches Internationales Servier • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:36 UTC
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Vitamin c and chemo: new hope for Hard-to-Treat sarcomas?
Disease control OngoingThis early-phase trial tests whether adding high-dose vitamin C (ascorbate) to the chemotherapy drug gemcitabine can help adults with advanced soft tissue or bone sarcoma that cannot be surgically removed or has spread. About 30 participants will receive the combination intraveno…
Phase: EARLY_PHASE1 • Sponsor: University of Iowa • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:36 UTC
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Drug combo shows promise in slowing rare sarcomas
Disease control OngoingThis phase 2 trial tests two oral drugs, ribociclib and everolimus, in people with advanced dedifferentiated liposarcoma or leiomyosarcoma who have had at least one prior treatment. The goal is to see if the combination can stop or slow tumor growth. About 48 participants will ta…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Fox Chase Cancer Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:36 UTC
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New hip stem implant tracked for 10 years in 313 patients
Disease control OngoingThis study looks at how well the Insignia Hip Stem works and how safe it is for people needing a total hip replacement. It includes 313 adults with conditions like hip arthritis or fractures. Researchers will check implant survival and hip function for up to 10 years after surger…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Stryker Orthopaedics • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:35 UTC
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New hope for elderly leukemia patients: which chemo works best?
Disease control OngoingThis study aims to find the safest and most effective initial chemotherapy for older adults (60-75) newly diagnosed with acute myeloid leukemia who can handle strong treatment. About 90 participants will be randomly assigned to one of two drug combinations or a standard treatment…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Institute of Hematology & Blood Diseases Hospital, China • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:34 UTC
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Front vs back surgery: which is better for stiff spine condition?
Disease control OngoingThis study compares two surgical approaches for severe ossification of the posterior longitudinal ligament (OPLL), a condition where a ligament in the spine hardens and presses on the spinal cord. One surgery (ACAF) goes through the front of the neck to remove the hardened ligame…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Shanghai Changzheng Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:34 UTC
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New chemo cocktail aims to boost survival in elderly leukemia patients
Disease control OngoingThis phase 2 trial tests two different chemotherapy combinations in adults aged 60-75 with acute myeloid leukemia (AML). One group gets a standard drug combo plus venetoclax (DAV/IAV), while the other gets a newer combo with homoharringtonine (HAV). The goal is to see which regim…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Institute of Hematology & Blood Diseases Hospital, China • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:33 UTC
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Blood cancer drug venetoclax gets Long-Term safety check
Disease control OngoingThis study gives venetoclax to people with certain blood cancers who already benefited from it in earlier studies. The main goal is to track side effects and safety over a longer period. About 165 participants will continue taking the drug to see how well it works and how safe it…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: AbbVie • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:33 UTC
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New combo therapy for AML enters early human testing
Disease control OngoingThis early-phase study tests a new drug called cusatuzumab alongside usual treatments for adults with acute myeloid leukemia (AML) who cannot have intensive chemotherapy. The main goal is to check the safety and side effects of the combination. About 61 participants will receive …
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: OncoVerity, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:31 UTC
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New vaccine trial aims to train immune system against leukemia after transplant
Disease control OngoingThis early-phase study tests a custom-made cancer vaccine (DC/AML fusion vaccine) for people with acute myeloid leukemia (AML) who have recently had a stem cell transplant. The vaccine is designed to teach the body's immune cells to recognize and attack remaining leukemia cells. …
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:31 UTC
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New hope for hard-to-treat blood cancers: experimental drug imetelstat tested in phase 2 trial
Disease control OngoingThis study tests an experimental drug called imetelstat in 46 adults with high-risk myelodysplastic syndromes or acute myeloid leukemia that did not improve after standard therapy. The goal is to see if the drug can improve blood cell counts and control the disease. Participants …
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: GCP-Service International West GmbH • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:31 UTC
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Promising leukemia drug tested as maintenance after transplant in kids
Disease control TerminatedThis study was designed to test the safety and best dose of the drug revumenib in children and young adults with certain types of leukemia (ALL, AML, or mixed phenotype) after they have received a stem cell transplant. The goal was to see if revumenib could help prevent the cance…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Children's Oncology Group • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:29 UTC
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New hope for older blood cancer patients: smarter transplants aim to cut relapse
Disease control OngoingThis clinical trial is testing different treatment strategies to improve outcomes for older adults with acute myeloid leukemia (AML) or high-risk myelodysplastic syndrome (MDS) who are getting a stem cell transplant. The study compares a new pre-transplant drug (Vyxeos) with stan…
Phase: PHASE2, PHASE3 • Sponsor: University of Birmingham • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:28 UTC
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New cocktail of cancer drugs shows promise in early leukemia trial
Disease control OngoingThis early-phase trial is testing whether adding the drug venetoclax to a standard treatment regimen can help adults with a specific type of leukemia (Philadelphia chromosome-positive ALL). The study involves 20 participants and aims to find the safest dose of venetoclax when com…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: OHSU Knight Cancer Institute • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:28 UTC
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New stem cell method shows promise for young blood cancer patients
Disease control OngoingThis study tests a new way to do stem cell transplants for children and young adults (up to age 22) with blood cancers like leukemia. Doctors remove certain immune cells from donated stem cells to lower the risk of graft-versus-host disease, a serious complication. The goal is to…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Julie-An M. Talano • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:28 UTC
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Shorter treatment course may ease side effects for AML patients
Disease control OngoingThis study tests a new way of giving two drugs—venetoclax and azacitidine—to adults with acute myeloid leukemia (AML) who are not healthy enough for standard chemotherapy. Instead of the usual 7 days of azacitidine, this approach uses only 5 days per cycle to try to reduce infect…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: University of Leipzig • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:28 UTC
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New pill plus chemo shows promise in early AML trial
Disease control OngoingThis phase 2 trial tests a new targeted drug called sonrotoclax (taken as a pill) combined with standard chemotherapy in 47 adults newly diagnosed with acute myeloid leukemia (AML). The treatment plan is adjusted based on each patient's genetic risk and response. The goal is to s…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:26 UTC
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Leukemia drug breakthrough: study tests tapering strategy to free patients from daily pills
Disease control OngoingThis study looks at whether people with chronic myeloid leukemia (CML) can stop taking their daily targeted therapy (TKI) without the cancer coming back. It compares two approaches: stopping the drug suddenly after a year of normal dosing, versus slowly reducing the dose over a y…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Poitiers University Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:25 UTC
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Which treatment works best for Dupuytren's? major trial aims to find out
Disease control OngoingThis study compares three treatments for Dupuytren's contracture, a hand condition that causes fingers to bend inward. The treatments are needle fasciotomy (a quick in-office procedure), collagenase injection (a drug that breaks up the tight cord), and surgery (limited fasciectom…
Phase: PHASE4 • Sponsor: Tampere University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:25 UTC
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Psoriasis cream could tame lupus skin flares
Disease control ENROLLING_BY_INVITATIONThis early study tests whether tapinarof cream, already approved for psoriasis, can improve skin lesions in people with cutaneous lupus. Ten adults with active lupus lesions will apply the cream daily for 16 weeks. Researchers will measure changes in skin activity and study immun…
Phase: EARLY_PHASE1 • Sponsor: Northwestern University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:25 UTC
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Could a chemo drug help patients with rare bone marrow cancer?
Disease control OngoingThis phase II trial tests the drug decitabine in 21 patients with advanced myelofibrosis, a bone marrow cancer that causes scarring and anemia. The goal is to see if decitabine can improve blood counts and reduce the need for transfusions. Researchers are also monitoring side eff…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:24 UTC
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Should sarcoidosis patients stay on infliximab? new trial aims to find out
Disease control OngoingThis phase 3 trial looks at whether people with severe sarcoidosis who are in remission should stop or continue taking infliximab. 32 adults who have been on infliximab for at least 6 months and are stable on low-dose steroids will be randomly assigned to stop or continue the dru…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Assistance Publique - Hôpitaux de Paris • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:23 UTC
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New hip implant under study for Long-Term success
Disease control OngoingThis study is checking how well a new hip replacement part (the HYPE stem) works and lasts over 10 years. About 180 people with hip disease from arthritis or injury will get the implant. Doctors will use X-rays and surveys to see if the implant stays firmly in place and helps red…
Sponsor: Societe dEtude, de Recherche et de Fabrication • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:23 UTC
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Hip replacement device study pulled before it started
Disease control TerminatedThis study planned to test a new hip replacement device (the HYPE stem) in people with hip arthritis or other hip damage. The goal was to see how well the device works and if it is safe. However, the study was withdrawn before any participants were enrolled, so no results are ava…
Sponsor: Societe dEtude, de Recherche et de Fabrication • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:23 UTC
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Could a common supplement ease lupus?
Disease control OngoingThis study tests whether N-acetylcysteine (NAC), an antioxidant supplement, can help people with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE). About 290 participants will first take NAC for 3 months to find a tolerable dose, then be randomly assigned to continue NAC or switch to a placebo …
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: State University of New York - Upstate Medical University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:23 UTC
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New drug combo shows promise for Hard-to-Treat sarcomas
Disease control OngoingThis study tests whether combining two drugs, lenvatinib and pembrolizumab, can safely shrink or control advanced soft tissue sarcomas that have spread or can't be removed by surgery. About 52 adults with specific sarcoma types will receive the combination. The goal is to measure…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:23 UTC
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Shoulder device under 10-Year watch
Disease control OngoingThis study follows 194 people who received the Comprehensive Nano shoulder device to replace their shoulder joint due to arthritis, bone death, or deformity. Researchers will track how long the implant lasts and how well patients can use their shoulder over 10 years. The goal is …
Sponsor: Zimmer Biomet • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:23 UTC
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New hip implant study aims to reduce dislocation risk in cancer patients
Disease control OngoingThis study looks at two types of hip implants used in total hip replacement for people with metastatic bone disease (cancer that has spread to the hip bone). The goal is to see if a newer implant design (dual mobility) is as good as a standard one (constrained liner) at preventin…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Rigshospitalet, Denmark • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:23 UTC
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New hope for tough leukemia: drug cocktail targets resistant cancer
Disease control OngoingThis early-phase study tests a three-drug combination (navitoclax, venetoclax, and decitabine) in adults and teens with acute myeloid leukemia that returned or didn't respond to previous treatment. The goal is to find the safest dose and see if the combo can shrink or control the…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: City of Hope Medical Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:10 UTC
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New procedure aims to shrink kidney tumors without surgery
Disease control OngoingThis study tests a minimally invasive procedure that blocks blood flow to kidney angiomyolipomas (non-cancerous tumors). The goal is to shrink the tumors and stop bleeding while preserving kidney function. Researchers will follow 50 patients for one year to check safety and effec…
Sponsor: Botkin Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:10 UTC
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New combo treatment aims to save hips from collapse
Disease control OngoingThis study tests a procedure for people with early-stage osteonecrosis (bone death) of the hip. Doctors drill into the hip bone, inject a concentrated sample of the patient's own bone marrow, and add a special bone graft material called Genex. The goal is to see if this helps bon…
Sponsor: The Cleveland Clinic • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:08 UTC
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New combo aims to keep leukemia away after remission
Disease control ENROLLING_BY_INVITATIONThis study tests whether adding venetoclax to standard chemotherapy (cytarabine) can help adults with acute myeloid leukemia (AML) stay in remission longer. About 232 participants who are already in remission will receive either the combination or chemo alone. The main goal is to…
Phase: PHASE2, PHASE3 • Sponsor: Guangdong Second Provincial General Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:08 UTC
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New drug hopes to tame hardening skin disease
Disease control TerminatedThis study tests a new drug called CM-101 for people with systemic sclerosis, a disease that causes skin hardening and organ damage. About 45 adults will receive either the drug or a placebo to check safety and how well the body tolerates it. The goal is to see if CM-101 can redu…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: ChemomAb Ltd. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:08 UTC
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New transplant method aims to reduce dangerous immune reactions
Disease control OngoingThis study tests a stem cell transplant method for people with blood cancers like leukemia or lymphoma. The approach uses chemotherapy, total body radiation, and a drug called cyclophosphamide after the transplant to prevent graft-versus-host disease, where donor cells attack the…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Roswell Park Cancer Institute • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:07 UTC
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New drug hope for scleroderma patients with lung complications
Disease control OngoingThis study tests an experimental drug called ifetroban in 34 adults with a severe form of scleroderma (diffuse cutaneous systemic sclerosis) or scleroderma-related lung disease (pulmonary arterial hypertension). The main goal is to see if the drug is safe and whether it can impro…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Cumberland Pharmaceuticals • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:07 UTC
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Drug combo shows promise against rare bone marrow cancer
Disease control OngoingThis study tests whether combining ruxolitinib and thalidomide can shrink the cancer and improve symptoms in 30 people with myelofibrosis, a rare bone marrow disease. Participants include those who have not responded to prior treatment or are newly diagnosed with higher-risk dise…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:06 UTC
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New drug shows promise for rare spine cancer
Disease control OngoingThis study tests an experimental drug called BL-B01D1 in 27 adults with advanced chordoma, a rare bone cancer. The goal is to see if the drug can shrink tumors or slow disease progression. Participants receive the drug intravenously, and researchers monitor safety and effectivene…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Sichuan Baili Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:06 UTC
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New combo shows promise for Tough-to-Treat leukemia
Disease control ENROLLING_BY_INVITATIONThis study tests a combination of three drugs (homoharringtonine, venetoclax, and azacitidine) in 40 adults newly diagnosed with a rare and aggressive leukemia called mixed-phenotype acute leukemia (MPAL). The goal is to see if this drug combo can safely help more patients achiev…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Guangdong Second Provincial General Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:05 UTC
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Designer immune cells take on rare sarcomas
Disease control OngoingThis phase 2 trial tests a personalized cell therapy called Lete-Cel in 7 people with advanced synovial sarcoma or myxoid/round cell liposarcoma that has not been treated before. Participants receive their own immune cells that have been engineered to recognize and attack their c…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: USWM, LLC (dba US WorldMeds) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:05 UTC
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Younger donors may improve stem cell transplant success for leukemia patients
Disease control OngoingThis study compares stem cell transplants from two types of donors for people with leukemia or myelodysplastic syndromes (MDS): younger non-family members (age 40 or under) and older first-degree relatives (over 50). The goal is to see which donor leads to better overall survival…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: First Affiliated Hospital of Zhejiang University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:05 UTC
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Armored immune cells take on tough blood cancers in early trial
Disease control OngoingThis early-phase study tests the safety of specially engineered immune cells (armored CAR T cells) in people with certain blood cancers that have not responded to standard treatments. The cells are made from the patient's own blood and designed to better target and attack cancer …
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:04 UTC
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New drug shows promise for stubborn cancers
Disease control OngoingThis study tests a new drug called 9-ING-41, given alone or with chemotherapy, in adults with cancers that have not responded to standard treatments. The goal is to see if the drug is safe and can help control the disease. About 350 people with various advanced cancers, including…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Actuate Therapeutics Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:03 UTC
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New shoulder replacement system tracked in global study
Disease control ENROLLING_BY_INVITATIONThis study is following 110 people who received a Tornier HRS shoulder replacement to see how well it improves pain and function. Participants have conditions like arthritis, fractures, or rotator cuff tears. The goal is to collect long-term safety and performance data for regula…
Sponsor: Stryker Trauma and Extremities • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:02 UTC
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New hope for kids with relapsed AML: targeted drug combo trial opens
Disease control OngoingThis study tests an experimental drug called quizartinib, given with chemotherapy, for children and young adults (ages 1 month to 21 years) whose acute myeloid leukemia (AML) has returned or not responded to treatment. The goal is to see if the combination is safe and can help co…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Daiichi Sankyo • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:02 UTC
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New combo therapy aims to halt prostate cancer spread
Disease control OngoingThis phase II trial tests whether adding the immunotherapy drug durvalumab to precise radiation (SBRT) can better control prostate cancer that has returned and spread to a few spots (oligometastases). About 96 men with hormone-sensitive prostate cancer will be randomly assigned t…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Institut Cancerologie de l'Ouest • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:02 UTC
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New study checks safety of injectable remsima for arthritis and psoriasis
Disease control OngoingThis study is observing about 881 people with rheumatoid arthritis, ankylosing spondylitis, psoriatic arthritis, or psoriasis who are taking Remsima (a biologic drug) either as a shot under the skin or through an IV. The goal is to track any serious side effects over time. Resear…
Sponsor: Celltrion • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:01 UTC
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Can a pill keep blood cancer away after transplant?
Disease control OngoingThis phase 1 trial tests whether the oral drug Inqovi (decitabine/cedazuridine) can help prevent myelodysplastic syndrome (MDS) or chronic myelomonocytic leukemia (CMML) from returning after a stem cell transplant. About 22 adults who have had a reduced-intensity transplant will …
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Massachusetts General Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:01 UTC
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Precision radiation may boost second stem cell transplants for relapsed blood cancers
Disease control TerminatedThis early-stage trial tests a precise type of radiation (IMTMI) given with chemotherapy before a second donor stem cell transplant for people with advanced blood cancers that have returned. The goal is to find the safest dose and see if it can reduce side effects and prevent the…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: University of Chicago • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:01 UTC
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New hope for older leukemia patients: drug may keep cancer away after transplant
Disease control OngoingThis phase 2 study tests whether the drug ruxolitinib can help prevent acute myeloid leukemia (AML) or myelodysplastic syndrome (MDS) from coming back after a stem cell transplant. About 64 older adults in remission will take ruxolitinib as maintenance therapy. The goal is to see…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Massachusetts General Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:01 UTC
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New hope for young bone cancer patients: drug combo targets tough tumors
Disease control OngoingThis study tests the drug regorafenib in 30 patients aged 9 to 21 with bone cancers (osteosarcoma or Ewing sarcoma) that have not responded to standard therapy. The goal is to see if the drug can help control the disease and improve survival, while also checking its safety. The a…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Institute of Mother and Child, Warsaw, Poland • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:00 UTC
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New drug combo targets tough leukemia cases
Disease control OngoingThis early-stage trial tests the safety and best dose of combining two drugs—everolimus and midostaurin—for people with acute myeloid leukemia (AML) or myelodysplastic syndrome (MDS) that has come back or is hard to treat. The drugs work by blocking faulty signals that help cance…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Richard Stone, MD • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:00 UTC
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New drug combo targets Hard-to-Treat cancers in early trial
Disease control OngoingThis early-phase study tests a new drug called ERAS-601, alone or with other cancer treatments, in adults with advanced solid tumors that have not responded to standard therapies. The main goals are to find safe doses and check for side effects. About 90 participants will take pa…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Erasca, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:00 UTC
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New shoulder implant tracked for 10 years in 73 patients
Disease control OngoingThis study follows 73 people who received a shoulder replacement using the Anatomical Shoulder Domelock System. The goal is to see how well the device works and how safe it is over 10 years. Participants have conditions like arthritis or avascular necrosis and have not improved w…
Sponsor: Zimmer Biomet • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:00 UTC
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New drug aims to stop hip bone death from steroids
Disease control OngoingThis study tests a new drug called RAB001 in people with early-stage hip bone damage caused by long-term steroid use. About 160 participants will receive either a low, medium, or high dose of RAB001, or a standard bone drug (alendronate). The goal is to see if RAB001 can reduce t…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: ZhongShan LaiBo RuiChen BioMedicine Co.,Ltd. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:00 UTC
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New ankle implant tracked for 10 years in arthritis patients
Disease control OngoingThis study follows 200 adults with ankle arthritis who received the INFINITY ankle replacement. Researchers will check how long the implant lasts and monitor for any problems like loosening or cysts over 10 years. The goal is to see if this device works as well as other similar i…
Sponsor: Stryker Trauma and Extremities • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:00 UTC
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Green tea extract may boost fertility in women with fibroids
Disease control OngoingThis study tests whether a low-caffeine green tea extract (EGCG) can shrink uterine fibroids and improve pregnancy and live birth rates in women aged 18-40 who have been trying to conceive for at least six months. Participants take the extract and are monitored for changes in fib…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Yale University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:00 UTC
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New pill could shrink rare joint tumors without surgery
Disease control OngoingThis phase 3 trial tests vimseltinib, an oral drug, for tenosynovial giant cell tumor (TGCT) when surgery isn't possible. About 123 adults with symptomatic TGCT will receive either vimseltinib or a placebo for 24 weeks, then all can get the drug. The main goal is to see if the dr…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Deciphera Pharmaceuticals, LLC • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:03 UTC
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Bagged and fragmented: a Scar-Free way to remove large uteri?
Disease control OngoingThis study tests a new surgical technique to remove large uteri through the vagina using a sealed bag and electric fragmentation. The goal is to avoid abdominal scars and prevent the spread of tissue fragments. Twenty-five women aged 38 to 52 with large uteri are participating. T…
Sponsor: Chang Zhou • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:03 UTC
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New pill shows promise for Hard-to-Treat blood cancers
Disease control TerminatedThis study tests an oral drug called emavusertib (CA-4948) in adults with acute myeloid leukemia (AML) or a high-risk bone marrow disorder (MDS) that have not responded to or returned after prior treatment. The goal is to find the safest and most effective dose and to see if the …
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Curis, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:03 UTC
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Can an enzyme shield the gut during transplant recovery?
Disease control OngoingThis study tests an oral enzyme called SYN-004 in adults who have received a stem cell transplant and need intravenous antibiotics for fever. The enzyme is designed to break down antibiotics in the gut, protecting the natural bacteria there. Researchers will check safety, whether…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Theriva Biologics, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:03 UTC
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Experimental cocktail aims to beat back tough leukemia
Disease control OngoingThis phase 2 trial tests a combination of chidamide, azacytidine, and a chemotherapy regimen (HAG) in 21 adults with acute myeloid leukemia that has come back or not responded to treatment. The goal is to see how well the combo works and what side effects it causes. Participants …
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: The First Affiliated Hospital of Soochow University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:03 UTC
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Could a cancer drug ease diabetes in kids with rare fat disease?
Disease control OngoingThis study tests whether cyclophosphamide, a drug that calms the immune system, can reduce insulin needs in people with a rare condition that causes fat loss (lipodystrophy) and type 1 diabetes. Ten participants will receive the treatment, and researchers will measure how much in…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Children's Hospital of Fudan University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:03 UTC
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Engineered immune cells take on lupus and scleroderma in early trial
Disease control ENROLLING_BY_INVITATIONThis early-phase study tests a new treatment called Prula-cel for people with autoimmune diseases like lupus, scleroderma, and vasculitis. Prula-cel uses donor immune cells engineered to target and destroy faulty immune cells that attack the body. The goal is to find a safe dose …
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Adicet Therapeutics • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:02 UTC
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New hope for blood cancer patients: using mismatched donors for transplants
Disease control OngoingThis study tests a stem cell transplant using donors who are not a perfect match for patients with blood cancers like leukemia and lymphoma. Doctors give special drugs after the transplant to help prevent the donor cells from attacking the patient's body. The goal is to see if th…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Center for International Blood and Marrow Transplant Research • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:02 UTC
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Heart rhythm showdown: ablation may beat drugs for ventricular tachycardia
Disease control OngoingThis trial tests whether a procedure called catheter ablation works better than anti-arrhythmic drugs for people with structural heart disease who have had a dangerous fast heart rhythm (ventricular tachycardia). About 162 participants will be randomly assigned to either ablation…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Western Sydney Local Health District • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:02 UTC
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New surgical bag aims to keep fibroids contained during keyhole surgery
Disease control OngoingThis study tests a fully enclosed protective bag used during laparoscopic myomectomy to remove uterine fibroids. The bag is meant to keep fibroid tissue completely isolated, preventing any leakage or spread during the procedure. Twenty women aged 28-46 with fibroids 6-10 cm will …
Sponsor: China-Japan Friendship Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:01 UTC
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New hope for AML patients: oral drug aims to keep remission going
Disease control OngoingThis study looks at how well and how safely oral azacitidine (ONUREG) works as maintenance therapy for Chinese adults with acute myeloid leukemia (AML) who are in remission after initial chemotherapy. The 44 participants cannot or choose not to have a stem cell transplant. Resear…
Sponsor: Bristol-Myers Squibb • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:00 UTC
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Experimental combo aims to boost immune attack on sarcoma before surgery
Disease control OngoingThis early-phase study tests the safety of combining two immunotherapy drugs—nivolumab and BO-112—given before surgery for soft tissue sarcoma that can be removed. About 14 adults with certain sarcoma types will receive these drugs to see if they help the immune system fight the …
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Jonsson Comprehensive Cancer Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:00 UTC
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New knee implant under Long-Term review
Disease control OngoingThis study follows 737 people who received a Persona knee implant to see how long it lasts and how well it works. Participants are adults aged 18-75 with severe knee pain from conditions like arthritis or bone damage. The goal is to track implant survival and knee function over t…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Zimmer Biomet • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:00 UTC
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New drug combo aims to wipe out leukemia cells in High-Risk patients
Disease control OngoingThis phase 2 trial tests whether adding daratumumab, an antibody that targets a protein on leukemia cells, to standard chemotherapy can clear all signs of cancer in adults with very high-risk T-cell acute lymphoblastic leukemia (T-ALL). About 31 patients aged 18-65 will receive t…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Gruppo Italiano Malattie EMatologiche dell'Adulto • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:11 UTC
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Supercharged immune cells take on tough cancers in early human test
Disease control OngoingThis early-phase trial tests a new experimental treatment called CATCH T cells in up to 12 adults with certain solid tumors (like liver cancer or Wilms tumor) that have returned or not responded to standard care. The cells are the patient's own T cells, genetically modified in th…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Baylor College of Medicine • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:10 UTC
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New combo therapy aims to stop bone cancer from coming back
Disease control OngoingThis study tests whether giving a precise, high-dose radiation treatment (SBRT) to bone tumors before surgery is safe and can prevent the cancer from returning. About 39 adults with cancer that has spread to their bones and who need surgery to stabilize a fracture risk will recei…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:10 UTC
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CAR-T cells take on rheumatoid arthritis in Head-to-Head trial
Disease control OngoingThis phase I/II trial compares a single dose of CAR-T cell therapy (KYV101) to two doses of rituximab in 13 people with active, treatment-resistant rheumatoid arthritis. The main goals are to check safety and see if the CAR-T treatment can turn off certain immune markers linked t…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Charite University, Berlin, Germany • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:10 UTC
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New drug E7386 tested for tough cancers
Disease control OngoingThis early-phase study tests a new drug called E7386 in about 70 people with advanced solid tumors, including colorectal cancer. The main goal is to check safety and find the right dose. Participants have tumors that no longer respond to standard treatments.
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Eisai Co., Ltd. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:09 UTC
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New drug combo shows promise for rare childhood leukemia
Disease control OngoingThis study tests whether adding a drug called selinexor to standard chemotherapy can help children with a specific, high-risk form of acute myeloid leukemia (NUP98-positive AML). Ten children will receive the combination during their first two rounds of treatment. The goal is to …
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: The Children's Hospital of Zhejiang University School of Medicine • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:09 UTC
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Vitamin e in knee implants: a Long-Term showdown
Disease control OngoingThis study looks at two kinds of plastic used in total knee replacement surgery: one with vitamin E and one without. The goal is to see which one lasts longer, causes less wear, and helps patients move better. About 605 adults with knee arthritis or similar problems took part, an…
Sponsor: Aesculap AG • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:08 UTC
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New hope for myositis: early IVIg may boost recovery
Disease control OngoingThis study tests whether adding intravenous immunoglobulin (IVIg) to standard steroid treatment early in myositis helps patients improve faster. Myositis is a group of rare diseases causing muscle inflammation and weakness. The trial includes 44 adults diagnosed within the past y…
Phase: PHASE2, PHASE3 • Sponsor: Academisch Medisch Centrum - Universiteit van Amsterdam (AMC-UvA) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:08 UTC
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Blood cancer transplant trial using banked donor marrow pulled before start
Disease control TerminatedThis Phase 1 trial aimed to test whether bone marrow from deceased, mismatched unrelated donors could be safely used for transplants in patients with blood cancers like leukemia. The approach used stored (cryopreserved) marrow along with drugs to prevent rejection. However, the s…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Ossium Health, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:07 UTC
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New combo therapy targets genetic weakness in Hard-to-Treat leukemia
Disease control OngoingThis study tests two experimental drugs (AG-120 and AG-221) that target specific genetic mutations (IDH1 or IDH2) found in some acute myeloid leukemia (AML) patients. Each drug is combined with a standard chemotherapy (azacitidine) and compared to azacitidine alone. The trial enr…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Celgene • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:06 UTC
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Arsenic and vitamin a derivative may replace harsh chemo for leukemia
Disease control OngoingThis phase III trial tests a combination of arsenic trioxide and tretinoin (a vitamin A derivative) in 158 people with newly diagnosed acute promyelocytic leukemia (APL). The goal is to see if this drug pair can replace high-dose anthracycline chemotherapy, which can cause long-t…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Children's Oncology Group • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:06 UTC
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Fitness test could guide safer stem cell transplants for seniors
Disease control OngoingThis study tests whether a geriatric assessment—looking at thinking, mobility, mood, nutrition, and medications—can help doctors choose the right transplant intensity for patients aged 60 and older with myeloid blood cancers. The goal is to reduce deaths from transplant complicat…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:06 UTC
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Could an arthritis drug help kids with a rare brain tumor?
Disease control OngoingThis study tests a drug called tocilizumab in children with a rare brain tumor called adamantinomatous craniopharyngioma. First, a small group gets one dose before surgery to see if the drug reaches the tumor. If it does, more children will receive the drug every two weeks for ab…
Phase: EARLY_PHASE1 • Sponsor: University of Colorado, Denver • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:06 UTC
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Targeted drug shows promise for rare bone cancer
Disease control OngoingThis phase 2 trial is testing whether cetuximab, a targeted antibody drug, can shrink tumors in people with advanced or metastatic chordoma, a rare type of bone cancer. About 29 adults with inoperable or spread chordoma will receive cetuximab intravenously. The main goal is to se…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: M.D. Anderson Cancer Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:06 UTC
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New radiation combo aims to make stem cell transplants safer for leukemia patients
Disease control TerminatedThis early-phase trial tests a precise radiation technique called total marrow/lymphoid irradiation (TMLI) combined with the chemotherapy drug cyclophosphamide for people with acute myeloid leukemia in remission. The goal is to see if this approach is safe and can help prepare th…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: City of Hope Medical Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:06 UTC
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New combo therapy aims to improve stem cell transplants for leukemia patients
Disease control OngoingThis study tests a new conditioning regimen using a precise type of radiation (helical tomotherapy) along with two chemotherapy drugs (fludarabine and melphalan) before a donor stem cell transplant. The goal is to reduce side effects and improve outcomes for people with leukemia …
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: City of Hope Medical Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:05 UTC
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Immune system overhaul: could CAR T-Cells tame autoimmune disease?
Disease control OngoingThis early-stage trial is testing a new treatment called KYV-101 for people with severe autoimmune diseases like lupus, scleroderma, and vasculitis. The treatment involves taking a patient's own immune cells, modifying them to target and destroy faulty B cells, and giving them ba…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: David Porter • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:05 UTC
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Smart immune cells take aim at tough blood cancers
Disease control OngoingThis early-stage trial tests a new therapy called SENTI-202, which uses specially designed immune cells (CAR NK cells) to find and attack cancer cells in people with certain blood cancers like acute myeloid leukemia (AML) and myelodysplastic syndrome (MDS). The cells are 'off-the…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Senti Biosciences • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:05 UTC
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New pill aims to keep AML in remission for older japanese patients
Disease control OngoingThis study tests whether taking an oral chemotherapy drug (azacitidine) as maintenance therapy can help keep acute myeloid leukemia (AML) from returning in Japanese patients aged 55 and older who are already in remission. Participants will receive either the drug or a placebo, al…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Bristol-Myers Squibb • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:04 UTC
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Could antibiotics tame sarcoidosis? new study investigates
Disease control OngoingThis study looks at whether a combination of two antibiotics (azithromycin and doxycycline) can reduce bacteria linked to sarcoidosis and lower inflammation. About 40 adults with biopsy-confirmed sarcoidosis and active inflammation on a PET scan will receive the antibiotics or a …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: St. Antonius Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:04 UTC
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Promising blood cancer combo trial pulled before it even started
Disease control TerminatedThis early-stage trial aimed to test a combination of two drugs—ASTX727 (already approved for some blood cancers) and ASTX029 (an experimental ERK inhibitor)—in adults with myelodysplastic syndromes (MDS) or related blood cancers that have a mutation in the RAS pathway. The goal …
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: M.D. Anderson Cancer Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:04 UTC
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Shoulder surgery recovery: PRP vs steroids – which works better?
Disease control OngoingThis study compares two common injections—platelet-rich plasma (PRP) and corticosteroids—given during arthroscopic rotator cuff repair. 387 adults with full-thickness supraspinatus tears are randomly assigned to receive PRP, corticosteroid, or a placebo injection during surgery. …
Phase: PHASE4 • Sponsor: Second Affiliated Hospital, School of Medicine, Zhejiang University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:03 UTC
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New knee implant under review: will it hold up?
Disease control OngoingThis study follows 100 people who received a new type of knee replacement device called EVOLUTION® NitrX™. The goal is to see how safe and effective it is over time. Participants have conditions like arthritis or knee damage. The main measure is a patient-reported score of knee f…
Sponsor: MicroPort Orthopedics Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:02 UTC
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Hip implant under the microscope: 2-Year safety check
Disease control OngoingThis study follows 102 people who received the aneXys hip replacement cup to see how safe and effective it is over 2 years. Researchers measure if the cup moves and track pain and function using standard scores. The goal is to confirm the device works well in everyday use.
Sponsor: Mathys Ltd Bettlach • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:02 UTC
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Genetically modified t cells take on rare sarcomas
Disease control OngoingThis phase 2 trial tests a one-time infusion of a patient's own immune cells that have been genetically modified to recognize and attack cancer cells. It is for people with advanced synovial sarcoma or myxoid liposarcoma whose tumors have a specific marker (MAGE-A4) and who have …
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: USWM CT, LLC • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:02 UTC
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Could CAR-T cells tame autoimmune diseases? early trial begins
Disease control TerminatedThis early-phase trial is testing a CAR-T cell therapy called RD06-04 in 12 people with active autoimmune diseases like lupus, scleroderma, and vasculitis. The treatment involves reprogramming a patient's own immune cells to target and destroy faulty B cells. The main goal is to …
Phase: EARLY_PHASE1 • Sponsor: Nanjing Bioheng Biotech Co., Ltd. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:01 UTC
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Immune cell therapy aimed at autoimmune diseases hits early snag
Disease control TerminatedThis early-phase trial planned to test a one-time infusion of genetically modified immune cells (CAR-T cells) targeting CD19 in people with several autoimmune diseases, including lupus and multiple sclerosis. The goal was to see if it was safe and could reduce harmful antibodies.…
Phase: EARLY_PHASE1 • Sponsor: Nanjing Bioheng Biotech Co., Ltd. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:01 UTC
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New study tests if adding a biologic drug helps kids with arthritis
Disease control ENROLLING_BY_INVITATIONThis phase 3 trial in Lahore, Pakistan, will enroll 60 children aged 2–16 with newly diagnosed polyarticular juvenile idiopathic arthritis. Half will receive methotrexate alone, and half will receive methotrexate plus etanercept, a biologic drug. Researchers will measure how many…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: University of Child Health Sciences and Children's Hospital, Lahore • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:01 UTC
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Can a single drug free PMR patients from steroids?
Disease control OngoingThis phase 3 trial tests whether rituximab, a drug that calms certain immune cells, can help people with polymyalgia rheumatica (PMR) stop taking steroids without their symptoms returning. The study includes 174 adults who are currently experiencing a PMR relapse and cannot lower…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Sint Maartenskliniek • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:01 UTC
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Immune reset: CAR-T therapy takes on lupus
Disease control TerminatedThis early-stage trial tests a new treatment called RD06-04, a CAR-T cell therapy, in 12 people with moderate to severe lupus. The therapy aims to target and reset immune cells that attack the body. The main goal is to check safety and find the right dose, with a close watch for …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Union Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:01 UTC
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Can a lower dose of this leukemia drug keep the disease at bay?
Disease control ENROLLING_BY_INVITATIONThis study looks at whether reducing the dose of the drug olverembatinib can still control chronic myeloid leukemia in patients who have already responded well to treatment. About 100 adults with chronic or accelerated phase CML will switch to a lower dose (20 mg every other day)…
Sponsor: Qian Jiang • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:01 UTC
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Precision radiation may make stem cell transplants safer for leukemia patients
Disease control OngoingThis study tests a new way to deliver radiation before a stem cell transplant for people with leukemia or myelodysplastic syndrome. Instead of radiating the whole body, the new method targets only the bone marrow and lymph nodes, which may reduce damage to healthy organs. The goa…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: City of Hope Medical Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:00 UTC
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New Triple-Drug cocktail targets tough blood cancers
Disease control OngoingThis early-phase study tests the safety of combining three drugs—navitoclax, venetoclax, and decitabine—for people with advanced myeloid blood cancers like leukemia and myelofibrosis. The goal is to find a safe dose that can control the disease. Sixteen adults aged 18 and older a…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Jacqueline Garcia, MD • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:00 UTC
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New strategy aims to tame common virus after stem cell transplants
Disease control OngoingThis study tests a modified plan to prevent and treat cytomegalovirus (CMV) infection in people with blood cancers who have had a donor stem cell transplant. CMV is a common virus that can cause serious problems after transplant. The study involves 153 participants and looks at w…
Sponsor: City of Hope Medical Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:00 UTC
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Remote Follow-Up for pituitary tumors: safe or risky?
Disease control ENROLLING_BY_INVITATIONThis study compares the safety of routine telephone or video follow-ups versus in-person visits for patients with non-functioning pituitary tumors. Over two years, 812 participants will be randomly assigned to remote or in-person check-ups. The goal is to see if remote follow-up …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Zealand University Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:00 UTC
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Knee implant study tracks 10-Year performance
Disease control OngoingThis study looks at how well a specific knee replacement implant works over 10 years. Researchers are checking the safety and performance of the Legion knee implant in 126 people who already received it. The goal is to see how long the implant lasts and if it helps patients with …
Sponsor: Smith & Nephew, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:00 UTC
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Could a cancer drug shield young transplant patients from a deadly complication?
Disease control OngoingThis study tests whether adding the drug vorinostat to standard care can prevent graft-versus-host disease (GVHD) in children, adolescents, and young adults receiving a bone marrow or blood stem cell transplant for blood cancers. Researchers are first finding the best dose of vor…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: University of Michigan Rogel Cancer Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:00 UTC
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New drug combo shows promise in early trial for tough blood cancer
Disease control OngoingThis early-phase study tests whether combining two drugs, venetoclax and inotuzumab ozogamicin, is safe and effective for people with B-cell acute lymphoblastic leukemia (B-ALL), a fast-growing blood cancer. About 23 adults whose cancer has returned or not responded to treatment …
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Dana-Farber Cancer Institute • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:00 UTC
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New drug duo shows promise against tough head and neck cancers
Disease control OngoingThis study tests two drugs, pembrolizumab and cabozantinib, in 36 people with head and neck cancer that has returned or spread and cannot be surgically removed. The goal is to see if the combination shrinks tumors and delays cancer growth. Participants receive both drugs intraven…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Emory University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:13 UTC
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Can a new tracer light up cancer growth?
Diagnosis OngoingThis trial is testing a new imaging tracer called FLT, which is used with a PET scan to measure how fast tumors are growing. The study includes people with various cancers or those awaiting a biopsy for a suspicious mass. The goal is to see if FLT PET imaging can help find and di…
Sponsor: Barbara Ann Karmanos Cancer Institute • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Aug 12, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New biopsy technique may improve sarcoidosis diagnosis
Diagnosis OngoingThis study will compare two ways to diagnose sarcoidosis, a disease that causes inflammation and lumps (granulomas) in the lungs. About 469 people with suspected stage I or II sarcoidosis will be randomly assigned to receive either a newer method called EBUS-guided cryobiopsy or …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: China-Japan Friendship Hospital • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Aug 08, 2026 00:03 UTC
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Ultrasound, CT, and MRI put to the test for identifying childhood neck lumps
Diagnosis OngoingThis study investigates how well different imaging methods—ultrasound, CT, and MRI—can identify the cause of neck swellings in children. Researchers will compare imaging results with the final diagnosis from biopsy, lab tests, or follow-up. The goal is to see if imaging can relia…
Sponsor: Sohag University • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Aug 01, 2026 00:00 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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Super-Sharp brain scanner could revolutionize diagnosis of dementia and cancer
Diagnosis ENROLLING_BY_INVITATIONThis study compares a new ultra-high resolution PET/CT scanner, the NeuroEXPLORER, with standard clinical PET/CT scanners for imaging the head and neck. Researchers aim to see if the new device provides more detailed images to improve diagnosis of conditions like dementia, Parkin…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: prof. dr. Koen Van Laere • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:36 UTC
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New scan could spot hidden tumors more accurately
Diagnosis OngoingThis study tests whether a new type of PET/CT scan, using a radioactive tracer called 68Ga-DOTATOC, can find neuroendocrine tumors (NETs) and similar tumors more safely and accurately than current imaging methods. About 800 people with known or suspected NETs will receive the sca…
Sponsor: British Columbia Cancer Agency • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:31 UTC
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New imaging technique could shed light on lymphatic disorders
Diagnosis ENROLLING_BY_INVITATIONThis study uses a special camera and a safe dye to take pictures of the lymphatic system, which helps move fluid in the body. Researchers want to see how this system works in healthy people and in those with conditions like lymphedema or lipedema. The goal is to find patterns tha…
Sponsor: The University of Texas Health Science Center, Houston • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:00 UTC
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New PET scan may predict breast cancer drug success
Diagnosis OngoingThis study tested whether a special PET scan using a radioactive tracer can predict how well patients with advanced HER2-positive breast cancer respond to the drug T-DM1. Ten women with cancer that had spread to other parts of the body received the scan before treatment. The goal…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: City of Hope Medical Center • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:05 UTC
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Can Eco-Friendly education extend breastfeeding?
Prevention OngoingThis trial tests whether an educational program on sustainable diet and breastfeeding, given before delivery, can increase the number of mothers who exclusively breastfeed for up to six months. The study includes 429 pregnant women and also measures the environmental impact of di…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Fundacio d'Investigacio en Atencio Primaria Jordi Gol i Gurina • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Aug 08, 2026 00:03 UTC
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New program aims to cut heart risks in psoriasis patients
Prevention OngoingThis study tests whether a dedicated care coordinator can help people with psoriasis or psoriatic arthritis reduce their risk of heart disease. About 520 adults aged 40-75 who do not already take cholesterol medication will receive support to manage risk factors like high cholest…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Pennsylvania • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Aug 08, 2026 00:03 UTC
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Eye surgery trial to prevent blindness in stickler syndrome pulled before start
Prevention TerminatedThis study aimed to see if a surgical procedure called scleral buckling could prevent retinal detachment in people with Stickler syndrome, a genetic condition that raises the risk of vision loss. The plan was to treat one eye in patients aged 5 to 35 who had already lost vision i…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Assistance Publique - Hôpitaux de Paris • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:29 UTC
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Healing from home: virtual reiki tested for lupus pain relief
Symptom relief OngoingThis pilot study will test whether virtual Reiki therapy can reduce pain and improve well-being in people with lupus. Twenty adults with lupus will receive 20-minute Reiki sessions once a week for 8 weeks, delivered remotely by a certified practitioner. Researchers will measure c…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: NYU Langone Health • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Aug 14, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a targeted procedure ease the burden of desmoid tumors?
Symptom relief ENROLLING_BY_INVITATIONThis study asks whether a procedure called percutaneous ablation can reduce symptoms and improve daily life for adults with desmoid tumors. Participants will complete surveys before and after the procedure to track symptom severity, pain, recovery, and how the tumor responds on i…
Sponsor: Mayo Clinic • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Aug 12, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can watching videos before surgery calm nerves?
Symptom relief ENROLLING_BY_INVITATIONThis trial is testing whether watching educational videos before minimally invasive gynecologic surgery can lower patient anxiety. Participants are randomly assigned to either watch the videos or receive standard counseling alone. The study measures anxiety and preparedness throu…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: UConn Health • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Aug 05, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Beyond the heel: Whole-Leg training may ease achilles tendon pain
Symptom relief OngoingThis trial tests whether a rehabilitation program that exercises the entire leg — from foot to hip — can improve balance, reduce pain, and restore function better than standard tendon-focused exercises in people with chronic Achilles tendinopathy. Fifty adults aged 18 to 45 with …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: May University in Cairo • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jul 30, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could a magnetic mat ease bladder pain? small trial aims to find out
Symptom relief TerminatedThis study tests whether adding pulsed electromagnetic field (PEMF) therapy to standard bladder instillations of heparin and bupivacaine can better reduce chronic pelvic pain in women with interstitial cystitis/bladder pain syndrome. Twenty female adults who already receive bladd…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Wake Forest University Health Sciences • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jul 17, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could a simple cuff turbocharge tendon rehab?
Symptom relief OngoingThis trial tests whether adding blood flow restriction (BFR) training to standard rehabilitation helps adults with chronic Achilles tendinopathy recover better. BFR uses a cuff to partially restrict blood flow during low-load exercises, aiming to build strength with less tendon s…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Assiut University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jul 15, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Which exercise heals the knee tendon best? a Head-to-Head trial
Symptom relief ENROLLING_BY_INVITATIONThis study compares two 12-week exercise programs—eccentric training and heavy-slow resistance training—in 30 adults aged 18–50 with patellar tendinopathy (knee pain lasting over 3 months). Researchers measure changes in tendon thickness, stiffness, strength, and pain to see whic…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Graz • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jul 04, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New app aims to ease depression and pain in ankylosing spondylitis patients
Symptom relief OngoingThis pilot study tests a WeChat-based program that provides daily mental health check-ins and tailored coping strategies for people with ankylosing spondylitis who also have mild-to-moderate depression or anxiety. Thirty-six adults will be split into two groups: one receives the …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: The Hong Kong Polytechnic University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 28, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Which Non-Surgical treatment eases shoulder calcium pain best?
Symptom relief TerminatedThis study compares three non-surgical treatments—exercise therapy, shockwave therapy, and ultrasound-guided irrigation—against a wait-and-see approach for people with painful calcium deposits in the shoulder. About 116 participants with confirmed calcific tendinopathy will be ra…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Valencia • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 28, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Shockwave or laser: which zaps plantar fasciitis pain best?
Symptom relief OngoingThis study compares two non-invasive treatments—extracorporeal shock wave therapy and high-intensity laser therapy—for chronic plantar fasciitis, a common cause of heel pain. Sixty adults will receive one of the treatments plus standard physical therapy. Researchers will measure …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Ibrahim Abuomar Fadulaalhq Alramadhani • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 28, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can online therapy help scleroderma patients manage daily life?
Symptom relief OngoingThis pilot study tests whether a personalized online occupational therapy program is feasible and helpful for adults with scleroderma. Twenty-four participants in Spain will either receive eight online therapy sessions over four weeks plus usual care, or usual care alone. The stu…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Universidad de Zaragoza • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:01 UTC
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Could a magnetic helmet ease bladder pain? new study investigates
Symptom relief OngoingThis study tests whether a non-invasive magnetic brain stimulation technique, called rTMS, can reduce pain in women with interstitial cystitis or bladder pain syndrome. The treatment targets brain areas that control pelvic floor muscles, aiming to lower pain by improving how the …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Southern California • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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Progress reports may speed shoulder recovery
Symptom relief ENROLLING_BY_INVITATIONThis study tests whether giving people with rotator cuff shoulder pain regular updates on their progress (like pain scores and strength) helps them recover better. 56 adults aged 18–35 will either get standard rehab or standard rehab plus these progress updates. The goal is to se…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Elif Turgut • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:05 UTC
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Fasting diet shows promise for psoriasis relief
Symptom relief OngoingThis pilot study explores whether a 7-day fast followed by 11 weeks of a plant-based diet can reduce skin and joint symptoms in people with psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis. Researchers will also look at changes in gut bacteria and overall quality of life. The study involves 30 …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Charite University, Berlin, Germany • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:05 UTC
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Ice pack on the belly may ease pain after keyhole hysterectomy
Symptom relief ENROLLING_BY_INVITATIONThis study tests whether applying an ice pack to the lower abdomen after vNOTES hysterectomy can lower pain and reduce the need for painkillers. 122 women having surgery for benign conditions will be randomly assigned to receive either standard care or standard care plus ice pack…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Erzincan Military Hospital • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:04 UTC
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VR therapy could speed up wrist recovery after fractures
Symptom relief OngoingThis study tests whether using virtual reality and action observation therapy during the time a wrist or hand is in a cast can improve recovery. Participants watch first-person videos of hand movements through a VR headset and then practice those movements. The goal is to prevent…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Malaga • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:00 UTC
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New study tests which therapy works best for heel pain
Symptom relief ENROLLING_BY_INVITATIONThis study compares two treatments for plantar fasciitis, a common cause of heel pain. About 56 adults with heel pain for at least 6 weeks will receive either instrument-assisted soft tissue mobilization or manual massage. Researchers will measure pain, daily function, and walkin…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Ibadat International University, Islamabad • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:00 UTC
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Could a Cannabis-Derived drug replace opioids after knee surgery?
Symptom relief OngoingThis study tests whether dronabinol, a drug made from cannabis, can help control pain after knee arthroscopy. About 30 adults will take part to see if it reduces the need for opioid painkillers and causes fewer side effects. The results will help decide if larger studies are need…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Northwestern University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:38 UTC
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Simple exercises might soothe sore shoulders
Symptom relief OngoingThis study tests whether a specific type of exercise called eccentric contraction (lengthening muscles under tension) can help people with shoulder pain syndrome. Sixty adults aged 18-70 with rotator cuff tendinitis will do either eccentric exercises plus standard therapy or stan…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Rafeef Hassan Asiri • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:36 UTC
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Could colored light be the new cure for Athlete's knee pain?
Symptom relief OngoingThis study tests whether adding yellow or green light therapy to standard care (ice and exercises) can reduce pain and improve knee function in 60 athletes with jumper's knee. Participants will receive either yellow light, green light, or standard care alone. The goal is to see i…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Cairo University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:35 UTC
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New hand therapy may ease pain for arthritis patients with sensitive nerves
Symptom relief OngoingThis study looks at whether adding desensitization exercises to the usual hand rehab program can help rheumatoid arthritis patients who have central sensitization—a condition where the nervous system is extra sensitive to pain. About 81 adults with mild-to-moderate RA will be spl…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Fulya Coşkun • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:35 UTC
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Keyhole surgery may beat open cuts for achilles repair
Symptom relief OngoingThis study compares two surgical techniques for treating various Achilles tendon disorders, such as chronic tears and tendinopathy. One method uses a small camera (endoscopic) and the other uses a larger open incision. The goal is to see which approach leads to better function, f…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Assiut University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:34 UTC
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Exercise study for sore achilles tendons pulled before it began
Symptom relief TerminatedThis study aimed to see if a 12-week resistance training program could improve tendon health in people with Achilles tendinopathy, a condition causing pain and swelling in the Achilles tendon. Researchers planned to enroll at least 20 patients who would perform daily exercises th…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University Hospital, Motol • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:30 UTC
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Could early comfort care change End-of-Life for blood cancer patients?
Symptom relief OngoingThis study looks at whether starting palliative care early can help adults with aggressive leukemias or myelodysplastic syndrome (MDS) have a better end-of-life experience. Researchers will compare where patients die (home, hospice, or hospital) and how often they need hospital c…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Virginia • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:29 UTC
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Can an online course keep arthritis patients working?
Symptom relief OngoingThis study tests an online program designed to help people with inflammatory arthritis remain employed. The program includes eLearning modules, group video sessions, and consultations with an occupational therapist and vocational counselor. About 528 participants from three Canad…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of British Columbia • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:28 UTC
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Which airway method causes least coughing during sinus surgery? new study aims to find out
Symptom relief OngoingThis study compares three ways to manage the airway during sinus surgery: a laryngeal mask, a breathing tube, and a breathing tube with lidocaine to numb the throat. Researchers want to see which method causes the least coughing and helps patients wake up more calmly. The trial i…
Sponsor: St. Petersburg State Pavlov Medical University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:26 UTC
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Ozone gel may ease pain after wisdom tooth extraction
Symptom relief OngoingThis study tested whether an ozone oil-based gel can reduce pain and prevent dry socket after lower wisdom tooth removal, compared to a standard CHX gel. One hundred patients received both treatments in separate sessions. Pain levels and dry socket occurrence were recorded for 48…
Phase: EARLY_PHASE1 • Sponsor: Cairo University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:25 UTC
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Shockwave showdown: which therapy eases heel pain best?
Symptom relief OngoingThis study compares two types of shockwave therapy—radial and focused—to see which better reduces pain from chronic plantar fasciitis (heel pain lasting over 3 months). About 114 adults with stubborn heel pain will receive one of the two treatments. The goal is to find out if one…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Hospital for Special Surgery, New York • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:25 UTC
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Can an online class sharpen your mind with scleroderma?
Symptom relief OngoingThis study tests an 8-week online group program designed to help people with scleroderma improve their thinking skills and overall well-being. Researchers will compare participants who take the program right away to those on a waitlist. The goal is to see if the program boosts me…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Michigan • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:24 UTC
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Simple foot maneuver may ease stubborn heel pain
Symptom relief OngoingThis study looks at whether a hands-on technique called navicular mobilization can reduce pain and improve foot function in people with plantar fasciitis and flat feet. 48 adults aged 18-32 will receive either the mobilization alone or combined with standard physical therapy for …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Lahore • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:23 UTC
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New wearable gadgets aim to ease daily life for kids with arthritis
Symptom relief OngoingThis study tests three wearable devices designed to help children aged 7-16 with juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA) manage their condition. The tools include a heating wrap for pain, a gamified physio tool, and a classroom communication aid. Twenty-five children will use the dev…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Sheffield Children's NHS Foundation Trust • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:23 UTC
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Zapping a heel nerve: new hope for chronic foot pain?
Symptom relief OngoingThis small pilot study is testing whether using heat (radiofrequency ablation) to disable a nerve in the heel can relieve chronic pain from plantar fasciitis or heel spurs. The 31 participants have had pain for over 6 months and tried at least four other treatments without succes…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Şahide Eda Artuç • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:09 UTC
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New injection aims to soothe painful fat lumps
Symptom relief OngoingThis phase 2 trial tests whether CBL-514 injections can reduce pain from lipomas in people with Dercum's disease. Nineteen adults with at least 4 painful lipomas will receive either the drug or a placebo. The main goal is to see if the treatment lowers pain scores.
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Caliway Biopharmaceuticals Co., Ltd. • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:07 UTC
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Can exercise ease pain after radiation for bone cancer? small trial aims to find out
Symptom relief ENROLLING_BY_INVITATIONThis study tests whether a structured, supervised exercise program is safe and feasible for people with painful non-spine bone metastases who have just had palliative radiotherapy. Twenty participants will follow an 8-week exercise plan plus a short maintenance period. Researcher…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University Health Network, Toronto • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:06 UTC
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Lupus fatigue fight: coaching shows promise
Symptom relief OngoingThis study tests whether personalized coaching on physical activity and nutrition can reduce fatigue in people with lupus. 200 participants are split into two groups: one gets coaching on exercise and diet, the other gets general lupus education. The goal is to see if the coachin…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Northwestern University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:06 UTC
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Shoulder pain exercise trial pulled before it began
Symptom relief TerminatedThis study aimed to test a new exercise program for people with shoulder impingement syndrome, a common cause of shoulder pain. The program involved progressive resistance exercises over 14 weeks. However, the trial was withdrawn before enrolling any participants, so no data or c…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Malaga • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:05 UTC
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Can remote foot exercises ease arthritis pain?
Symptom relief TerminatedThis study tests whether foot core exercises done at home via video calls can reduce pain and improve walking in people with rheumatoid arthritis. Eighteen adults will be split into two groups: one gets live video sessions, the other gets recorded exercises. The goal is to see if…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Pamukkale University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:03 UTC
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Could a short steroid course after surgery reduce pain and nausea?
Symptom relief ENROLLING_BY_INVITATIONThis study looks at whether a 6-day course of oral steroids after orthopedic surgery can help reduce pain, nausea, and improve movement. About 500 adults having common surgeries like joint replacement or fracture repair will be randomly assigned to receive either standard care or…
Phase: PHASE4 • Sponsor: Emory University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:01 UTC
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Can remote rehab help lung patients breathe easier?
Symptom relief OngoingThis pilot study tests whether home-based or video-supervised exercise programs are acceptable and helpful for people with chronic lung diseases like IPF, sarcoidosis, bronchiectasis, asthma, and other interstitial lung diseases. Fifty participants will be randomly assigned to on…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Copenhagen University Hospital, Hvidovre • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:00 UTC
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New combo treatment aims to quiet jaw pain for TMD sufferers
Symptom relief OngoingThis study tests whether wearing a custom mouth splint and getting a granisetron injection into the jaw muscle reduces pain from temporomandibular disorders (TMD) better than the splint alone or with lidocaine. About 48 adults with jaw muscle pain will be followed for 6 months. T…
Phase: PHASE4 • Sponsor: Mansoura University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:10 UTC
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Sound waves vs. bone pain: can ultrasound replace radiation?
Symptom relief OngoingThis study tests whether MR-guided focused ultrasound (MR-HIFU), alone or with standard radiotherapy, can better relieve pain from bone metastases than radiotherapy alone. About 216 adults with painful bone lesions will be randomly assigned to one of three groups. The goal is to …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: UMC Utrecht • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:10 UTC
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Poop pills could ease stomach troubles for scleroderma patients
Symptom relief OngoingThis study tests whether fecal microbiota transplantation (FMT) – giving healthy donor stool in capsules – can safely reduce chronic diarrhea in people with systemic sclerosis. Twenty adults with scleroderma and persistent diarrhea will receive either FMT or a placebo. The main g…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Aarhus • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:10 UTC
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3D printed inserts take on plantar fasciitis in new study
Symptom relief OngoingThis study tests whether 3D printed custom foot orthotics work as well as traditionally made ones for people with plantar fasciitis. About 30 adults with the condition will wear one type of insert for 8 weeks and report on comfort, fit, and pain relief. The goal is to see if the …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Prisma Health-Midlands • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:02 UTC
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Pilates for lupus: a gentle exercise trial targets fatigue and mood
Symptom relief ENROLLING_BY_INVITATIONThis study looks at whether clinical pilates exercises can reduce fatigue, pain, and emotional distress in women with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE). Thirty women with low disease activity will do either pilates or home exercises for eight weeks. The goal is to see if this ge…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Emir İbrahim IŞIK • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:02 UTC
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Acupotomy study for back pain condition pulled before start
Symptom relief TerminatedThis study aimed to test a modified acupotomy technique for people with ankylosing spondylitis, a type of arthritis that causes back pain and stiffness. The approach used ultrasound to guide the procedure, with the goal of reducing disease activity. However, the study was withdra…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Henan Provincial People's Hospital • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated May 19, 2026 11:47 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 Aug 18, 2026 02:00 UTC
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Why are transplant survivors at higher heart risk? new study seeks answers
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study looks at how well the heart, lungs, and muscles work together in people who have had a stem cell transplant. Researchers want to find out why transplant survivors have a higher risk of heart disease. About 350 adults with blood cancers will be followed for two years af…
Sponsor: City of Hope Medical Center • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 16, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could muscle loss predict blood cancer outcomes?
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study is investigating how common muscle loss, known as sarcopenia, is in people with blood cancers like leukemia, lymphoma, and myeloma. Researchers will measure body composition using DXA scans and track hospital stays, disease progression, and survival. The goal is to see…
Sponsor: Rigshospitalet, Denmark • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 16, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Digital tools aim to close learning gaps for young cancer survivors
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study tests whether a special website and video coaching for parents can help children aged 6-12 who had leukemia or lymphoma improve their learning and school performance. Many children survive these cancers but may struggle with memory, attention, and thinking due to treat…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: City of Hope Medical Center • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 16, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Rare bone cancer study hunts for hidden genetic triggers
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study aims to find genetic changes that may cause sporadic chordoma, a rare bone cancer. Researchers will collect saliva and medical records from 188 patients across the U.S. and Canada who are the only ones in their family with chordoma. No treatment is given; the goal is t…
Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 15, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Study reveals: sticking to sarcoidosis meds may improve outcomes
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study looks at how well people with sarcoidosis take their prescribed medicines and whether that affects their disease. Researchers will follow 150 adults in Maryland and D.C. for one year, tracking lung function, symptoms, and hospital visits. The goal is to find ways to he…
Sponsor: Johns Hopkins University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 15, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Massive study aims to uncover hidden triggers of blood cancers
Knowledge-focused ENROLLING_BY_INVITATIONThis study is collecting blood, bone marrow, and tissue samples from 5,000 people with blood cancers like leukemia and lymphoma. Researchers will analyze the samples to find genetic abnormalities that cause cancer cells to grow. The goal is to understand why these cancers develop…
Sponsor: OHSU Knight Cancer Institute • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 15, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could foot pain reshape your posture and balance?
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study explores whether people with plantar fasciitis—a common cause of heel pain—show differences in spinal posture, balance, and core muscle endurance compared to healthy individuals. Researchers will measure these factors in adults aged 18 to 50 with and without the condit…
Sponsor: Ahi Evran University Education and Research Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 14, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Fatigue study seeks to unravel mystery of exhaustion
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study aims to better understand fatigue by comparing people who have felt tired for more than a month with those who are not fatigued. Researchers will use questionnaires, physical tests, and optional brain scans to identify different types of fatigue. The goal is to gather …
Sponsor: National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health (NCCIH) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 09, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Heart safety check for new myelofibrosis drug in healthy volunteers
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study evaluates whether a single dose of TQ05105, a JAK inhibitor being developed for myelofibrosis, affects the heart's electrical activity (QT interval) in healthy Chinese adults. Sixty participants receive TQ05105, placebo, and moxifloxacin (a positive control) in a cross…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Chia Tai Tianqing Pharmaceutical Group Co., Ltd. • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 09, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a biologic drug tame juvenile arthritis in kids?
Knowledge-focused TerminatedThis study follows children aged 6 to 17 with active juvenile enthesitis-related or psoriatic arthritis who are being treated with secukinumab. Researchers will track how long children stay on the drug, how much their symptoms improve, and whether they achieve remission. The goal…
Sponsor: Novartis Pharmaceuticals • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 09, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New brain scan may predict chemo brain in young leukemia patients
Knowledge-focused TerminatedThis study tests a quick, non-invasive brain scan called Magnetic Resonance Fingerprinting (MRF) in children and young adults with acute leukemia. The goal is to see if the scan can detect early brain changes caused by chemotherapy. Participants also take a fun, game-like memory …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Case Comprehensive Cancer Center • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 08, 2026 00:03 UTC
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New testing method may guide targeted treatments for young leukemia patients
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study looks at whether a special type of testing, called leukemia profiling, can help find personalized treatment options for children and young adults up to age 30 with recurrent, refractory, or high-risk leukemias. Researchers analyze the genetic changes in each patient's …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Dana-Farber Cancer Institute • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 08, 2026 00:03 UTC
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Massive medicare study aims to improve joint replacement safety
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study looks at records from over 500,000 Medicare beneficiaries with rheumatoid arthritis or ankylosing spondylitis who had major orthopedic procedures like joint replacements or spine surgery between 1999 and 2015. Researchers want to understand how often complications happ…
Sponsor: National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases (NIAMS) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 06, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Stomach acid pill may change how new myelofibrosis drug works
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis early-stage study in 16 healthy adults checks if taking a common stomach acid drug (rabeprazole) changes how the body absorbs a new experimental drug (TQ05105) being developed for myelofibrosis. Participants take TQ05105 alone and later with rabeprazole to compare drug level…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Chia Tai Tianqing Pharmaceutical Group Co., Ltd. • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 29, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Blood test could end guesswork in rheumatoid arthritis treatment
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study evaluates a blood test that uses genetic and epigenetic information to help doctors predict which rheumatoid arthritis medication will work best for each patient. Researchers will collect blood samples from 1,410 adults with rheumatoid arthritis who have not responded …
Sponsor: Aqtual, Inc. • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 23, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Simple tests could revolutionize chronic pain diagnosis
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study aims to improve how doctors diagnose and treat chronic muscle and joint pain by using simple questionnaires and pain sensitivity tests. Researchers will study 250 adults with conditions like osteoarthritis, fibromyalgia, chronic low back pain, or inflammatory arthritis…
Sponsor: University of Nottingham • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 17, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Mapping the hidden toll of brain radiation on young minds
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study follows children and young adults (up to age 35) with brain or skull base tumors who are scheduled to receive radiation therapy to the brain. Researchers use brain scans to track changes in brain structure and volume over time. They also measure thinking skills, hormon…
Sponsor: Baptist Health South Florida • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 16, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can skin elasticity predict dupuytren recurrence?
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study looks at how the skin on the palm of the hand is involved in Dupuytren disease, a condition that causes fingers to bend inward. Researchers will measure skin elasticity with a suction device, use ultrasound to see the tissue beneath, and take a small skin sample during…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Universitaire Ziekenhuizen KU Leuven • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 12, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Digital diary aims to decode painful flares in spine condition
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study investigates how people with axial spondyloarthritis (axSpA) experience sudden worsening of symptoms, known as flares. Over 12 months, 40 participants use a digital diary to track symptoms, diet, lifestyle, and self-management strategies, and provide blood samples duri…
Sponsor: Royal United Hospitals Bath NHS Foundation Trust • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 09, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Shoulder surgery secrets: anchor angle may determine healing success
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study looks at how the position and angle of surgical anchors used in rotator cuff repair affect cyst formation and tendon healing. Researchers will use MRI scans to measure cyst volume and assess tendon recovery in 70 adults aged 18–70 undergoing primary arthroscopic repair…
Sponsor: Fatih Sultan Mehmet Training and Research Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 09, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Blood test may predict aneurysm surgery need in marfan patients
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study looks for biological markers in the blood and tissue of adults with Marfan syndrome that could signal when an aortic aneurysm is dangerous enough to require surgery. Researchers will compare three groups of Marfan patients: those without aortic aneurysms, those with st…
Sponsor: IRCCS Policlinico S. Donato • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 04, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Eye tests could spot silent vision damage in lupus patients
Knowledge-focused ENROLLING_BY_INVITATIONThis study investigates whether people with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) show early signs of retinal damage before they notice any vision problems. Researchers will use advanced eye imaging and vision tests to compare lupus patients with healthy volunteers. The goal is to f…
Sponsor: The First Affiliated Hospital of Anhui Medical University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 03, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Simple squeeze exercise may ease arthritis pain, study hints
Knowledge-focused ENROLLING_BY_INVITATIONThis study tests whether a simple isometric (static) hand exercise can change how people with rheumatoid arthritis feel pain. Researchers will measure pain tolerance, pressure thresholds, and muscle oxygen levels in 66 adults. The goal is to see if this type of exercise can help …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Zülal TATAR • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 02, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Math formula could help surgeons cut bone graft waste in tumor surgery
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study tests whether a simple mathematical formula, applied to routine CT scans, can accurately predict the size of a bone defect that will be created during surgery to remove a bone tumor. Accurate prediction could help surgeons select the right-sized donor bone graft before…
Sponsor: Sakarya University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 02, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a blood test predict lupus flares? new study aims to find out
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study follows 25 adults with inactive lupus to see if blood samples can predict when a flare will happen. Researchers will analyze genes and other molecules to find patterns linked to flare risk. The goal is to develop tools that help doctors personalize treatment and preven…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: University Hospital, Brest • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 28, 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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Do blood transfusions help at the end of life? a study asks patients and staff
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study looks at how patients with advanced blood cancers (like acute myeloid leukemia) who are not eligible for a cure, along with their nurses and doctors, feel about the benefits of blood transfusions. Researchers will give questionnaires before each transfusion to compare …
Sponsor: University Hospital, Montpellier • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:01 UTC
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Can ultrasound predict knee pain after broken leg surgery?
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study follows 50 adults who had surgery for a broken shinbone to see if changes in the kneecap tendon's stiffness relate to knee pain. Researchers use a special ultrasound before and up to 6 months after surgery. The goal is to better understand why some people develop front…
Sponsor: Bagcilar Training and Research Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:01 UTC
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Study aims to see if patient diaries match insurance data
Knowledge-focused TerminatedThis study was designed to see how accurately patients report their own medication and healthcare use in diaries compared to official health insurance records. It planned to include people with diabetes, arthritis, kidney disease, or prostate cancer. However, the study was withdr…
Sponsor: Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de Nīmes • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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Young adult leukemia study pulled before it began
Knowledge-focused TerminatedThis was a planned French study to collect information on chronic myeloid leukemia (CML) in young adults aged 18 to 30 who were treated with tyrosine kinase inhibitors. The goal was to describe their diagnosis, treatment choices, side effects, and quality of life. However, the st…
Sponsor: Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de Nice • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 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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Your iPhone could help monitor psoriasis: new study tests smartphone tracking
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study uses an iPhone app to track symptoms of psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis in 1,000 adults. Participants complete surveys, take photos of their skin, and use phone sensors to measure joint function. The goal is to see if smartphones can reliably monitor these conditions…
Sponsor: Sage Bionetworks • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:02 UTC
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New digital tool aims to simplify care for seniors with multiple conditions
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study tests a web-based tool called gp-multitool.de that helps general practitioners follow guidelines for older patients with multiple chronic conditions. About 659 patients from GP practices in Germany are taking part. The tool lets patients fill out questionnaires online …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Universitätsklinikum Hamburg-Eppendorf • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:00 UTC
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Brain scans may predict who gets long-term pain from arthritis
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study looks at why some people with early rheumatoid arthritis develop long-lasting chronic pain while others do not. Researchers will use pain sensitivity tests and brain scans to find clues. The goal is to better understand the transition from acute to chronic pain, which …
Sponsor: Northwestern University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:38 UTC
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700 women followed for over a decade to see which fibroid treatments last longest
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study follows about 700 women for up to 12 years after they had a uterine-sparing fibroid treatment, such as myomectomy or uterine artery embolization. Researchers want to see how long these treatments last before another procedure is needed, and how women's symptoms and qua…
Sponsor: Henry Ford Health System • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:38 UTC
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Fitness check may guide better leukemia care for seniors
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study looks back at medical records of 725 older adults (over 65) with acute myeloid leukemia (AML). Researchers want to see if using a special 'fitness' score to choose treatment leads to longer survival. No new treatments are given; the goal is to learn which treatment app…
Sponsor: Azienda Socio Sanitaria Territoriale degli Spedali Civili di Brescia • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:36 UTC
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How do patients feel after Nose-Based brain surgery? new study aims to find out
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study follows 400 patients for two years after they have endoscopic endonasal skull base surgery (surgery through the nose to reach the base of the skull). The goal is to measure their quality of life and nose function using standard questionnaires. It does not test a new tr…
Sponsor: Ohio State University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:35 UTC
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Brain radiation and memory: new study maps hidden risks
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study follows 75 adults with benign or slow-growing brain tumors who are receiving partial brain radiation. Researchers will use memory tests and MRI scans before treatment and at 6 and 12 months after to see how radiation affects thinking and memory. The goal is to identify…
Sponsor: University of Rochester • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:35 UTC
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Bone metastasis database study aims to improve patient quality of life
Knowledge-focused TerminatedThis study collects medical information from patients whose cancer has spread to the bone. The goal is to learn more about how cancer affects bones and how to prevent complications like fractures and pain. No extra tests or visits are needed—just data from regular care. The study…
Sponsor: University Hospital, Lille • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:34 UTC
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Does an extra knee ligament procedure lead to arthritis later?
Knowledge-focused ENROLLING_BY_INVITATIONThis study follows 510 people who had ACL knee reconstruction surgery, with or without an extra procedure called LET, about 10 years ago. Researchers want to see if adding LET increases the chance of developing knee osteoarthritis. Participants will get X-rays and answer question…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Western University, Canada • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:34 UTC
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Leukemia relapse predictor study pulled before starting
Knowledge-focused TerminatedThis study aimed to see if tracking a specific gene mutation (c-Kit) could help predict relapse in acute myeloid leukemia patients. It planned to compare this method with current monitoring techniques. However, the study was withdrawn before enrolling any participants, so no resu…
Sponsor: Institute of Hematology & Blood Diseases Hospital, China • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:34 UTC
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Nerve pain linked to poor sleep in ankylosing spondylitis patients
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study investigates how common spinal nerve pain is in people with ankylosing spondylitis (AS) and whether it affects their sleep. Researchers will use questionnaires to assess pain, sleep quality, quality of life, and fatigue in 292 AS patients. The goal is to better underst…
Sponsor: Bozyaka Training and Research Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:33 UTC
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Researchers probe hidden nerve pain in ankylosing spondylitis
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study looks at nerve-related pain in people with ankylosing spondylitis, a type of arthritis that mainly affects the spine. Researchers will use a questionnaire to describe the pain and see how it relates to daily activities. About 130 adults with the condition will take par…
Sponsor: Bozyaka Training and Research Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:33 UTC
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Mailed quiz could spot hidden arthritis in psoriasis patients
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study tests whether sending a short screening questionnaire directly to people with psoriasis can help detect psoriatic arthritis earlier. 18,000 participants will be randomly assigned to receive the questionnaire or not. Those with high scores will be advised to see a rheum…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Jessica Walsh • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:33 UTC
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Leukemia study questions need for immediate second chemo after bone marrow test
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study looks at whether it is safe to wait before giving a second round of chemotherapy to adults newly diagnosed with acute myeloid leukemia (AML), even if a mid-treatment bone marrow biopsy shows some remaining disease. About 60 participants will receive standard first chem…
Sponsor: University of Alabama at Birmingham • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:30 UTC
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New registry aims to unlock safer pregnancies for women with autoimmune conditions
Knowledge-focused ENROLLING_BY_INVITATIONThis registry enrolls up to 1,000 women aged 12–55 with rheumatic or autoimmune diseases who are pregnant or planning pregnancy. Researchers will collect data from medical records and patient surveys to study pregnancy outcomes, disease activity, and medication use. No experiment…
Sponsor: Duke University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:30 UTC
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Scientists study what makes climbers excel – and how fatigue hurts performance
Knowledge-focused ENROLLING_BY_INVITATIONThis study looks at how joint flexibility, balance, and tiredness affect climbing performance in both elite and amateur climbers. Researchers will test 60 healthy climbers to see if flexible joints help or hurt, and how fatigue impacts reaction time and safety. The goal is to und…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Medical University of Gdansk • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:30 UTC
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Tiny study peers inside finger joints to unlock RA bone erosion secrets
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study looks at bone erosions in the finger joints of 9 people with rheumatoid arthritis. Researchers use advanced imaging and tissue analysis to see tiny blood vessels and bone structure. The goal is to better understand how joint damage happens, which could lead to better m…
Sponsor: University of Aarhus • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:29 UTC
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New hip cup under observation: will it last?
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study is observing 60 people who received a special hip replacement cup (Plasmafit Revision Structan) during routine surgery. Researchers are checking how well the cup works and how long it lasts by tracking hip function and any need for repeat surgery. No new treatment is b…
Sponsor: Aesculap AG • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:29 UTC
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Scleroderma biomarker study pulled before start
Knowledge-focused TerminatedThis study planned to collect extra blood and urine samples from scleroderma patients during their regular check-ups to find biological markers that could predict if their disease would get worse over the next 10 years. The goal was to improve treatment decisions and identify the…
Sponsor: University Hospital, Lille • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:29 UTC
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New scan could reveal hidden joint inflammation in arthritis patients
Knowledge-focused TerminatedThis early study tests a radioactive imaging agent called 89Zr-Cimzia in 10 people with rheumatoid arthritis. The goal is to see if it can highlight inflamed joints on a PET scan, comparing painful joints to pain-free ones. The study is currently suspended, and it is exploratory,…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Robert Flavell, MD, PhD • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:29 UTC
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Can a statin tame a cancer protein? early trial seeks answers
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis early-stage study tests whether the cholesterol drug atorvastatin can reduce levels of a faulty protein (p53) in people with various cancers, including solid tumors and leukemia. About 50 participants will take atorvastatin for 1 to 4 weeks before their planned surgery or tr…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Joaquina Baranda • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:29 UTC
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New study aims to uncover hidden cancer clues in autoimmune disease
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study examines blood samples from 50 people with dermatomyositis, an autoimmune disease that raises the risk of cancer. Researchers are looking for new antibodies and immune molecules that might signal which patients are more likely to develop cancer. The goal is to improve …
Sponsor: Azienda USL Reggio Emilia - IRCCS • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:29 UTC
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New program aims to improve pregnancy care for women with lupus
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study tests a program called HOP-STEP that helps doctors talk about pregnancy planning with women who have lupus. The goal is to make sure doctors document contraception use and pregnancy intentions during visits. The study involves 14 participants and is being tested at two…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Duke University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:29 UTC
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450 babies help scientists unlock secrets of healthy eating
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study follows 450 infants and their families from birth to age 12 to learn how a child's biology and home environment work together to shape eating habits and growth. Researchers collect samples, measurements, and surveys at regular visits. The goal is to understand what inf…
Sponsor: University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:28 UTC
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Could your diet ward off arthritis? UK biobank study investigates
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study looks at how different eating habits—like being a vegetarian, eating fish, or drinking alcohol—might affect a person's chance of developing rheumatoid arthritis. Researchers are using data from half a million UK adults aged 40 to 70. They are not testing a new treatmen…
Sponsor: University of Leeds • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:28 UTC
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New ultrasound technique could improve how we monitor scleroderma in kids
Knowledge-focused ENROLLING_BY_INVITATIONThis study looks at whether a special ultrasound called elastography can measure changes in skin stiffness in children with localized scleroderma (morphea). The goal is to find a better, non-invasive way to track how well treatment is working. About 20 children and teens will be …
Sponsor: The Hospital for Sick Children • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:25 UTC
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Brain scan breakthrough could spot MS cognitive decline early
Knowledge-focused ENROLLING_BY_INVITATIONThis study is testing whether a new type of MRI can detect changes in the brain that lead to memory and thinking problems in people with multiple sclerosis (MS). Researchers will scan 75 adults with MS and give them thinking and memory tests. The goal is to see if the new MRI mea…
Sponsor: University of Wisconsin, Madison • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:25 UTC
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Shoulder surgery study pulled before it started: one anchor or two?
Knowledge-focused TerminatedThis study was designed to compare two standard surgical techniques for bicep tenodesis—using one anchor or two mini anchors—to see which keeps the tendon in place better. It planned to track tendon movement with X-rays right after surgery, at 2 weeks, and at 6 months. However, t…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Stanford University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:23 UTC
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Massive study of 190,000 workers to uncover hidden radiation risks
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study follows about 190,000 Korean radiation workers to see if low-dose radiation exposure over time increases the risk of cancer and other diseases. Researchers will link national health records to track health outcomes. The goal is to better understand the long-term effect…
Sponsor: Korea Institute of Radiological & Medical Sciences • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:09 UTC
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Could your phone camera replace blood tests? new study explores
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study follows 60 people with lower-risk myelodysplastic neoplasms (MDS) who need regular red blood cell transfusions. Over 6 months, participants use a smartphone app to answer weekly quality-of-life questions and take photos of their fingernails or eyelids. Researchers aim …
Sponsor: University of Leipzig • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:08 UTC
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AI and PET scans join forces to spot lung trouble in rare muscle disease
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study looks at 200 people with dermatomyositis, a rare muscle disease that often affects the lungs. Researchers are using special PET/CT scans and machine learning to create a model that can better predict if a patient has interstitial lung disease. The goal is to improve di…
Sponsor: Ruijin Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:08 UTC
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Scientists hunt for blood clues to predict arthritis flares
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study follows 25 adults with rheumatoid arthritis for one year to see how their blood samples relate to changes in disease activity. The goal is to find early warning signs of a flare. Participants give blood at several visits while their joint swelling and inflammation are …
Sponsor: Rockefeller University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:08 UTC
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Hidden swallowing risks found in rheumatic disease patients?
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study checks how common swallowing difficulties (dysphagia) are in people with inflammatory rheumatic diseases like rheumatoid arthritis. Researchers used questionnaires to measure swallowing function, gut symptoms, and diet quality in 191 participants. The goal is to unders…
Sponsor: Pamukkale University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:05 UTC
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New study observes patients getting nasal stem cell therapy for brain conditions
Knowledge-focused ENROLLING_BY_INVITATIONThis observational study follows 36 people with neurologic conditions like traumatic brain injury, cerebral palsy, multiple sclerosis, or Alzheimer's who are already receiving intranasal MuSE stem cell or exosome therapy as part of their routine care. Researchers track safety and…
Sponsor: Healing Hope International • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:05 UTC
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500 patients revisited: how do childhood hip surgeries hold up decades later?
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study looks at how well treatments for childhood hip conditions (like hip dysplasia and Perthes disease) work over the long term. Researchers at Mayo Clinic are following 500 adults who were treated for these conditions as children. They will check how many needed another su…
Sponsor: Mayo Clinic • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:03 UTC
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French launch largest study of rare tumor disease
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study aims to create the largest French database of people diagnosed with aggressive fibromatosis, a rare tumor that grows in connective tissue. Researchers will collect tissue samples, medical history, and genetic information from 628 participants across France. The goal is…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Centre Oscar Lambret • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:03 UTC
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New hip implant under observation: will it stand the test of time?
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study follows 248 adults receiving a CoreHip hip replacement to see how their hip function, pain, and leg length change over time. Participants are treated as part of routine care, and no extra tests or treatments are given. The goal is to collect real-world data on the impl…
Sponsor: Aesculap AG • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:02 UTC
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New implant may help hip tendons heal better after surgery
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study looks at how well a bioimplant helps heal hip tendons after surgery. Fifteen adults with torn gluteal tendons will get the implant during standard repair. Researchers will use ultrasound and questionnaires to check tissue healing and hip function over time.
Sponsor: Ohio State University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:01 UTC
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Rare disease pregnancy study pulled before it began
Knowledge-focused TerminatedThis study was designed to track pregnancies in women with rare autoimmune and systemic diseases to understand complications and improve care. It planned to enroll women with conditions like lupus, rheumatoid arthritis, and scleroderma. However, the study was withdrawn before any…
Sponsor: Assistance Publique - Hôpitaux de Paris • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:01 UTC
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Scientists hunt for new ways to treat rare childhood brain tumor
Knowledge-focused ENROLLING_BY_INVITATIONThis study looks at tumor samples from 250 children with a rare brain tumor called craniopharyngioma. Researchers want to find specific targets in the tumor that could lead to better, less harmful treatments. The goal is to understand the tumor's biology so future therapies can b…
Sponsor: University of Colorado, Denver • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:00 UTC
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New study aims to unlock secrets of joint hypermobility for better care
Knowledge-focused ENROLLING_BY_INVITATIONThis observational study at the Lithuanian University of Health Sciences will enroll 511 people to learn how joint hypermobility affects the musculoskeletal system, body awareness, and quality of life. Researchers will use questionnaires and physical tests to compare women with a…
Sponsor: Lithuanian University of Health Sciences • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:03 UTC
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New study checks if hand disability survey works for turkish scleroderma patients
Knowledge-focused ENROLLING_BY_INVITATIONThis study aims to see if a questionnaire called HDISS-DU, which measures hand disability caused by digital ulcers in people with systemic sclerosis (scleroderma), is valid and reliable in Turkish. About 72 adults with scleroderma will fill out the questionnaire along with other …
Sponsor: Pamukkale University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:02 UTC
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Resident's journey to master scarless hysterectomy under the microscope
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study watches a single gynecology resident as they learn to perform a hysterectomy through the vagina using a special camera, leaving no belly scars. The goal is to see how quickly the resident improves, measuring surgery time and any complications. Nineteen women with benig…
Sponsor: Cukurova University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:02 UTC
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New blood test could spot cancer return after transplant
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study is testing a new blood test called AlloHeme that measures how much of a patient's own cells remain after a bone marrow transplant. The goal is to see if this test can predict whether the cancer (acute leukemia or myelodysplastic syndrome) will come back. About 307 adul…
Sponsor: CareDx • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:02 UTC
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New hand health survey for scleroderma patients tested in turkish
Knowledge-focused ENROLLING_BY_INVITATIONThis study checks if a questionnaire called the Hand ScleroDerma Lived Experience Scale (HAnDE Scale) works well for Turkish-speaking people with systemic sclerosis. Researchers will ask 54 participants to fill out the survey and perform hand movement tests. The goal is to make s…
Sponsor: Pamukkale University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:02 UTC
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CAR-T therapy patients monitored for years in new safety study
Knowledge-focused ENROLLING_BY_INVITATIONThis study follows 178 patients who previously received an AvenCell CAR-T cell therapy for cancers like lymphoma, leukemia, or prostate cancer. Researchers will track delayed side effects, including new cancers or autoimmune issues, for years. No new treatment is given—this is pu…
Sponsor: AvenCell Therapeutics, Inc. • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:02 UTC
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Pituitary patients followed for years to uncover key outcomes
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study follows 1500 patients with pituitary gland disorders to see how they fare over time, whether treated with medication, surgery, or just monitoring. Researchers will track tumor regrowth after surgery to find clues that predict recurrence. The goal is to learn, not to te…
Sponsor: University of Alberta • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:01 UTC
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15-Year safety check for caribou cell therapy patients
Knowledge-focused ENROLLING_BY_INVITATIONThis study follows about 150 people who previously received Caribou cell therapy for blood cancers like lymphoma or leukemia. Researchers will check for long-term side effects and overall survival for up to 15 years after treatment. No new treatment is given—this is just observat…
Sponsor: Caribou Biosciences, Inc. • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:01 UTC
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Study on COVID-19 and blood cancer connection pulled before starting
Knowledge-focused TerminatedThis study was designed to learn how the protein calprotectin might change blood stem cells in people with severe COVID-19 or certain blood cancers. Researchers planned to compare cells from patients and healthy donors in the lab. However, the study was withdrawn before any parti…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Assistance Publique - Hôpitaux de Paris • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:01 UTC
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New national registry aims to improve care for rare genetic polyposis syndromes
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study is a national registry collecting data from 1500 people with familial adenomatous polyposis (FAP) and related conditions across 28 Italian centers. It aims to better understand how these diseases progress, how they are currently managed, and what factors influence outc…
Sponsor: Fondazione IRCCS Istituto Nazionale dei Tumori, Milano • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:00 UTC
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Scientists probe how a natural substance fuels leukemia
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study examines how adrenomedullin, a natural protein, affects leukemia stem cells in patients with acute myeloid leukemia (AML). Researchers will collect bone marrow and blood samples from 72 newly diagnosed AML patients to measure adrenomedullin levels and study its effects…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Gruppo Italiano Malattie EMatologiche dell'Adulto • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:10 UTC
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New study aims to improve care for cancer patients with fragile thigh bones
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study follows 180 cancer patients whose cancer has spread to the thigh bone (femur) and who are at high risk of breaking that bone. Researchers compare outcomes between those treated with surgery alone, surgery plus radiation, or radiation alone. The goal is to see which app…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University Health Network, Toronto • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:10 UTC
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Can a lab test predict which chemo works best? new study aims to find out
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study looks at whether testing cancer cells in a lab can predict how well chemotherapy will work for people with acute myeloid leukemia (AML) or myelodysplastic syndromes (MDS). Researchers will take blood and bone marrow samples before and during treatment to see if lab res…
Sponsor: Washington University School of Medicine • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:10 UTC
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New model aims to predict Post-Surgery headaches in pituitary patients
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study looks at 500 adults having pituitary tumor surgery through the nose. Researchers want to find out who gets headaches soon after surgery and build a tool to predict that risk. Participants report their pain daily and fill out surveys for up to 3 months after surgery.
Sponsor: Beijing Tiantan Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:09 UTC
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Custom 3D-Printed plates may make jaw surgery more precise
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study tests whether 3D-printed, custom-made titanium plates help surgeons rebuild the jaw more accurately and quickly than standard plates. About 92 adults with jaw tumors, deformities, or other conditions will be randomly assigned to receive either type of plate during surg…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: The University of Hong Kong • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:09 UTC
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500 patients join study to unravel recurrent heart inflammation
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study follows 500 children and adults with recurrent pericarditis (repeated inflammation of the heart lining) to better understand the disease. Researchers will track which treatments patients use, how the disease affects quality of life, and the economic costs. The goal is …
Sponsor: Kiniksa Pharmaceuticals International, plc • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:06 UTC
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Scientists hunt for hidden genes behind aortic aneurysms
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study aims to uncover the genetic roots of aortic aneurysms and valve disease by analyzing tissue and blood samples from 3,000 participants. Researchers will look for new disease-causing genes and factors that affect disease severity. The goal is to build a biorepository to …
Sponsor: Yale University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:04 UTC
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Massive arthritis registry aims to unlock secrets of best treatments
Knowledge-focused ENROLLING_BY_INVITATIONThis study is a large registry that will follow 5,000 people with psoriatic arthritis or spondyloarthritis across North America. Researchers will collect information on how different approved treatments work and their side effects over time. The goal is to better understand these…
Sponsor: CorEvitas • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:03 UTC
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Scientists hunt for genetic clues in childhood leukemia
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study looks at genetic changes in cancer stem cells from children and young adults with acute leukemia. Researchers will analyze bone marrow or blood samples to find gene patterns that may drive the disease. The goal is to better understand leukemia and potentially discover …
Sponsor: Sanford Health • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:03 UTC
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3,000 RA patients to donate blood for future breakthroughs
Knowledge-focused ENROLLING_BY_INVITATIONThis study is building a large collection of blood samples from 3,000 people with rheumatoid arthritis. Researchers will use these samples to look for biomarkers that could help predict disease activity or treatment side effects. Participants must already be in a registry and sta…
Sponsor: CorEvitas • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:03 UTC
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Lupus drug showdown: which is better?
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study looks back at the medical records of 180 people with lupus to compare two drugs: telitacicept and belimumab. The goal is to see which one works better at controlling the disease and has fewer side effects. Participants are not given any new treatment—the researchers si…
Sponsor: Yipeng Liu • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:02 UTC
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Lupus heart risk: new study seeks better prediction tools
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study looks at 500 adults with lupus to see if certain immune markers can better predict who will develop heart disease. Participants give blood samples, have ultrasound scans of their neck arteries, and fill out diet and exercise questionnaires. The goal is to improve how d…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University Hospital, Bordeaux • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:01 UTC
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Jaw pain mystery: scientists probe genes and feelings for clues
Knowledge-focused ENROLLING_BY_INVITATIONThis study looks at how chronic jaw muscle pain relates to genetics, blood chemicals, and emotional state. Researchers will compare 102 adults with and without jaw pain to find connections. No treatment is given; the goal is to better understand the condition.
Sponsor: Wroclaw Medical University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:01 UTC
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Knee replacement rehab under the microscope: survey reveals how therapists work
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study surveys 384 physiotherapists in Pakistan to find out which rehabilitation approaches they use after total knee replacement. The goal is to identify common practices, variations, and challenges. Results may help standardize care and improve recovery for future patients.
Sponsor: Bahria University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:00 UTC