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
4076 clinical trials for this condition and its sub-types.
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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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New vaccine aims to shield transplant patients from deadly virus
⭐️ VACCINE ⭐️ OngoingThis phase II trial tests a vaccine designed to protect stem cell transplant recipients from cytomegalovirus (CMV), a common virus that can cause serious illness in people with weakened immune systems. The vaccine uses a modified, harmless virus to deliver three CMV proteins, tra…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: City of Hope Medical Center • Aim: ⭐️ VACCINE ⭐️
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:32 UTC
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New 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 Jul 04, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New hope for rare bone cancer: targeted drug added to chemo in major trial
Disease control OngoingThis study tests whether adding a targeted drug called ganitumab to standard chemotherapy helps people with newly diagnosed Ewing sarcoma that has spread. The trial includes 312 participants and aims to see if the combination improves survival without the cancer growing back. The…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 04, 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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Experimental drug tazemetostat offered to patients with rare, aggressive tumors
Disease control NO_LONGER_AVAILABLEThis expanded access program provides tazemetostat, a drug that blocks a protein called EZH2, to adults with serious or life-threatening solid tumors that have lost the INI1 or SMARCA4 protein. Eligible patients must have tried other treatments without success and cannot join a f…
Sponsor: Epizyme, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 04, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Drug Combo's Long-Term safety under scrutiny in blood disease patients
Disease control OngoingThis study follows patients who have already been taking ruxolitinib alone or with panobinostat in earlier trials and are still benefiting. Researchers will track side effects over time to see how safe these drugs are for long-term use. About 296 participants with conditions like…
Phase: PHASE4 • Sponsor: Novartis Pharmaceuticals • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 04, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New hope for myelofibrosis: selinexor trial targets spleen and symptoms
Disease control OngoingThis phase 2 study tests the drug selinexor against standard treatments in 112 people with myelofibrosis who have already tried JAK inhibitors. The main goal is to see if selinexor can shrink the spleen and improve symptoms. Participants are randomly assigned to receive either se…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Karyopharm Therapeutics Inc • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 04, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New inhaled therapy aims to slow lung scarring in progressive fibrosis
Disease control OngoingThis study tests an inhaled form of pirfenidone (AP01) in 375 adults with progressive pulmonary fibrosis (PPF), a condition where lung scarring worsens over time. Participants receive either a high dose, low dose, or placebo twice daily for 52 weeks, alongside their usual care. T…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Avalyn Pharma Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 04, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New hope for AML patients? quizartinib trial targets Tough-to-Treat leukemia
Disease control OngoingThis Phase 3 trial is testing whether adding the drug quizartinib to standard chemotherapy helps adults with newly diagnosed acute myeloid leukemia (AML) that lacks a specific genetic mutation (FLT3-ITD). About 700 participants will receive either quizartinib or a placebo alongsi…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Daiichi Sankyo • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 04, 2026 00:00 UTC
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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 Jul 04, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New hip implant aims to cut repeat surgeries
Disease control OngoingThis study is testing a new hip implant called the OR3O Dual Mobility System in 177 people who need hip replacement surgery. The goal is to see if the implant is safe and lasts longer without needing another surgery. Researchers will follow participants for up to 10 years to chec…
Sponsor: Smith & Nephew, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 04, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New pill targets genetic weakness in Hard-to-Treat blood cancers
Disease control OngoingThis study tests an experimental oral drug called LY3410738 in people with advanced blood cancers such as acute myeloid leukemia (AML) and myelodysplastic syndrome (MDS) that have specific IDH1 or IDH2 gene mutations. The drug is designed to block the mutated IDH proteins that he…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Eli Lilly and Company • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 04, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can adding another drug improve MDS treatment?
Disease control OngoingThis study compares the standard drug azacitidine alone versus azacitidine combined with either lenalidomide or vorinostat in 282 patients with higher-risk myelodysplastic syndromes (MDS) or chronic myelomonocytic leukemia (CMML). The goal is to see if any combination improves re…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • 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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Immunotherapy combo shows promise for rare childhood tumors
Disease control OngoingThis phase 2 trial is testing two immunotherapy drugs, nivolumab and ipilimumab, in children and young adults with rare INI1-negative cancers that have come back or not responded to treatment. The study aims to see if the combination can shrink tumors or slow disease progression.…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Dana-Farber Cancer Institute • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 03, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug BTX-A51 tested in rare sarcomas
Disease control OngoingThis early study tests an oral drug called BTX-A51 in 24 people with advanced liposarcoma (a type of fat tissue cancer) that has spread or come back. The main goal is to see if the drug is safe and tolerable at different doses. It focuses on specific genetic subtypes: MDM2-amplif…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Michael Wagner, MD • 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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Smart dosing strategy could keep rheumatoid arthritis under control
Disease control OngoingThis study compares two ways of managing rheumatoid arthritis in people taking adalimumab. One group gets standard care, while the other has their dose adjusted based on regular blood tests that measure drug levels and antibodies. The goal is to see if personalized dosing helps m…
Phase: PHASE4 • Sponsor: Diakonhjemmet Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 03, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a cancer drug slow down a rare leukemia?
Disease control OngoingThis study tests the drug ruxolitinib (Jakafi) in 29 people with chronic myelomonocytic leukemia (CMML), a rare blood cancer. The goal is to see if the drug can improve blood counts, shrink the cancer, or delay its turning into a more aggressive leukemia. Researchers are also che…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: H. Lee Moffitt Cancer Center and Research Institute • 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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New hope for tough leukemia? early trial of AOH1996 begins
Disease control TerminatedThis early-stage trial is testing a new drug called AOH1996 in 12 adults with acute myeloid leukemia (AML) that has come back or not responded to standard treatments. The drug works by blocking a protein that helps cancer cells grow and repair themselves. The main goals are to fi…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: City of Hope Medical Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 03, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New Radiation-Chemo cocktail aims to boost stem cell transplant success in tough leukemias
Disease control TerminatedThis phase 1 trial is testing a combination of total marrow and lymphoid irradiation (TMLI) plus two chemotherapy drugs, fludarabine and melphalan, given before a donor stem cell transplant. The goal is to find the safest dose of radiation that can kill cancer cells while prepari…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: City of Hope Medical Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 03, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Precision radiation may boost stem cell transplant success in tough leukemias
Disease control OngoingThis study tests a precise radiation method called total marrow and lymphoid irradiation (TMLI) given with two chemotherapy drugs (etoposide and cyclophosphamide) before a donor stem cell transplant. The goal is to safely deliver higher radiation doses to the bone marrow to wipe …
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: City of Hope Medical Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 03, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Leukemia trial hopes to boost chemo with immune drug
Disease control OngoingThis phase 2 trial tests whether adding the drug pomalidomide to standard chemotherapy (daunorubicin and cytarabine liposome) helps people with a newly diagnosed, aggressive form of acute myeloid leukemia (AML) linked to prior bone marrow disorders. About 50 participants will rec…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 02, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New hope for Hard-to-Treat leukemia: targeted pill combined with chemotherapy enters human trials
Disease control OngoingThis early-stage trial is testing a new oral drug called SNDX-5613 alongside standard intensive chemotherapy in people newly diagnosed with acute myeloid leukemia (AML) that has specific genetic changes (KMT2A, NPM1, or NUP98). The study aims to see if the combination is safe and…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Syndax Pharmaceuticals • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 02, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug PIT565 enters human testing for rheumatoid arthritis
Disease control OngoingThis early-phase trial is testing a new drug, PIT565, in 57 adults with rheumatoid arthritis. The main goal is to check if the drug is safe and how the body processes it. Researchers will monitor side effects and measure drug levels in the blood.
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Novartis Pharmaceuticals • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 02, 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 lupus drug PIT565 enters human safety trials
Disease control OngoingThis early-stage study tests a new drug called PIT565 in about 54 people with active lupus who have not gotten better with standard treatments. The main goal is to see if the drug is safe and how the body processes it. Participants will receive increasing doses of the drug and be…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Novartis Pharmaceuticals • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 02, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New pill shows promise for rare tumor in japanese patients
Disease control OngoingThis phase 2 study tests the drug nirogacestat in 20 Japanese adults with desmoid tumors that are growing. The goal is to see if the drug can shrink tumors or stop them from getting worse. Participants take nirogacestat as an oral tablet, and researchers will monitor tumor respon…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: SpringWorks Therapeutics, Inc., a healthcare company of Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 01, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug combo aims to control rare leukemia without harsh chemo
Disease control OngoingThis Phase 3 trial tests whether adding ivosidenib (a targeted pill) to standard azacitidine helps adults with a specific IDH1-mutated acute myeloid leukemia (AML) who cannot have intensive chemotherapy. About 146 participants receive either the combo or a placebo plus azacitidin…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Institut de Recherches Internationales Servier • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 01, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New 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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Which stem cell donor is best for kids with leukemia? major trial aims to find out
Disease control OngoingThis phase 3 trial compares two types of stem cell transplants for children, adolescents, and young adults with acute leukemia or myelodysplastic syndrome (MDS). One uses a half-matched family donor (haploidentical), the other a fully matched unrelated donor. The goal is to see w…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Children's Oncology Group • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 01, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug aims to tame scleroderma in major trial
Disease control OngoingThis Phase 3 study tests whether anifrolumab, given as a weekly shot, can improve symptoms of systemic sclerosis (scleroderma) compared to a placebo. About 314 adults aged 18-70 with early-stage disease will take part. The main goal is to see if more people respond to treatment, …
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: AstraZeneca • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 28, 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 Jun 28, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug shows promise for rare joint tumor
Disease control OngoingThis phase 3 trial tests the drug pexidartinib in 40 adults with tenosynovial giant cell tumor (TGCT), a rare, non-cancerous growth in joints that causes pain and limits movement. The study focuses on people whose tumors are severe and cannot be helped by surgery. Researchers are…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Daiichi Sankyo Co., Ltd. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 28, 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 cocktail of cancer drugs shows promise for Tough-to-Treat sarcoma
Disease control OngoingThis study tests whether adding three drugs (vincristine, irinotecan, and regorafenib) to standard chemotherapy can help people with Ewing sarcoma that has spread. About 437 participants will receive either the new combo or standard treatment. The goal is to see if the new approa…
Phase: PHASE2, PHASE3 • Sponsor: Children's Oncology Group • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:03 UTC
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New pill aims to tame rare immune diseases
Disease control OngoingThis early-stage trial tests an experimental drug called BI 3000202 in 16 adults with rare type 1 interferonopathies, such as Aicardi-Goutières syndrome. Participants take a low dose for 4 weeks, then a higher dose for 36 weeks. The main goal is to see if the drug is safe and how…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Boehringer Ingelheim • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:03 UTC
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New hope for lupus skin lesions: drug trial targets stubborn cases
Disease control OngoingThis study tests a drug called litifilimab for people with lupus-related skin disease that didn't get better with standard antimalarial pills. About 450 adults with active skin lesions will receive either the drug or a placebo every 4 weeks for 24 weeks, then everyone gets the dr…
Phase: PHASE2, PHASE3 • Sponsor: Biogen • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:03 UTC
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New drug gilteritinib takes on standard therapy in FLT3 leukemia trial
Disease control OngoingThis Phase 2 trial tests whether the oral drug gilteritinib works better than midostaurin for adults with a specific genetic subtype of acute myeloid leukemia (FLT3-mutated AML). All 181 participants also receive standard chemotherapy. The goal is to see which drug leads to more …
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: PrECOG, LLC. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:03 UTC
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New combo aims to boost survival in older AML patients
Disease control OngoingThis phase 3 trial compares a two-drug combination (pevonedistat plus azacitidine) against azacitidine alone in 302 older or unfit adults newly diagnosed with acute myeloid leukemia (AML) who cannot have standard intensive chemotherapy. The main goal is to see if the combination …
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: PETHEMA Foundation • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:03 UTC
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Supercharged immune cells aim to beat back tough leukemia
Disease control OngoingThis phase 2 trial tests whether giving patients with hard-to-treat acute myeloid leukemia (AML) a special type of immune cell—called a cytokine-induced memory-like natural killer (NK) cell—after a stem cell transplant can improve their chances of staying cancer-free. About 60 ad…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Washington University School of Medicine • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:03 UTC
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Could a targeted pill boost chemo for a tough blood cancer?
Disease control OngoingThis early-phase trial is testing whether adding the targeted drug venetoclax to standard chemotherapy can safely treat adults newly diagnosed with acute myeloid leukemia (AML). About 50 participants will receive the combination to find the best dose and see how many achieve remi…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Dana-Farber Cancer Institute • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:02 UTC
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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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Promising combo aims to ease bone pain in advanced kidney cancer
Disease control OngoingThis study tests whether adding a radioactive drug (radium-223) to standard treatment (cabozantinib) helps people with advanced kidney cancer that has spread to the bones. About 134 participants will receive either the combination or cabozantinib alone. The goal is to see if the …
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • 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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Experimental cell therapy takes on hard-to-treat muscle disease
Disease control OngoingThis study tests a new treatment called rapcabtagene autoleucel for people with severe idiopathic inflammatory myopathies (muscle inflammation) that hasn't improved with standard therapies. About 21 adults will receive either this cell therapy or a comparator. The main goal is to…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Novartis Pharmaceuticals • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:02 UTC
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New cocktail of drugs aimed at halting bone metastases in prostate cancer
Disease control TerminatedThis study tests a combination of three drugs—radium-223, M3814, and avelumab—in men with advanced prostate cancer that no longer responds to hormone therapy and has spread to the bone. The goal is to see if the combination can slow cancer growth better than radium-223 alone. The…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:02 UTC
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New drug shows promise for rare joint tumor in early trial
Disease control OngoingThis study tests a drug called vimseltinib in people with a rare joint tumor (tenosynovial giant cell tumor, or TGCT) and advanced solid tumors. The drug blocks a protein that helps these tumors grow. The trial has two phases: first, finding the safest dose, then expanding to see…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Deciphera Pharmaceuticals, LLC • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:02 UTC
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New lupus shot shows promise in major trial
Disease control OngoingThis study tests a new medicine called anifrolumab, given as a shot under the skin, for adults with moderate-to-severe lupus. The goal is to see if it can better control disease activity compared to a placebo, when added to standard treatments. About 367 participants are involved…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: AstraZeneca • 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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Experimental chemo combo aims to help kids with rare secondary blood cancers
Disease control OngoingThis study tests a chemotherapy drug called CPX-351 (Vyxeos) in 25 patients under 22 years old who have secondary myeloid neoplasms, a type of blood cancer that develops after previous cancer treatment. Participants receive one or two rounds of CPX-351, followed by a stem cell tr…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: St. Jude Children's Research Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:01 UTC
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Can a 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 Jun 27, 2026 14:01 UTC
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Promising combo therapy for infant leukemia enters human trials
Disease control OngoingThis study tests whether adding two adult cancer drugs, bortezomib and vorinostat, to standard chemotherapy is safe and effective for infants with acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL). About 50 newly diagnosed infants will receive the combination. The goal is to see if it reduces l…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: St. Jude Children's Research Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:01 UTC
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New 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 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 drug combo aims to fight Hard-to-Treat sarcomas
Disease control OngoingThis phase II trial tests two immunotherapy drugs, oleclumab and durvalumab, in 75 people with advanced sarcoma (angiosarcoma, dedifferentiated liposarcoma, or osteosarcoma) that has returned, spread, or stopped responding to treatment. The goal is to see if the combination can s…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: M.D. Anderson Cancer Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:01 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 Jun 27, 2026 14:01 UTC
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Could a cancer immunotherapy drug shrink rare sarcomas?
Disease control OngoingThis phase 2 trial tests the drug atezolizumab in 27 people with chondrosarcoma or clear cell sarcoma that cannot be removed by surgery or has spread. Atezolizumab is an immunotherapy that helps the body's immune system attack cancer cells. The main goal is to see if the drug can…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:01 UTC
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New drug cocktail targets rare bone cancer that spreads
Disease control OngoingThis study tests two drug combinations (belinostat plus either guadecitabine or ASTX727) in 19 adults with a rare bone cancer called chondrosarcoma that has spread or cannot be removed surgically. The goal is to see if the drugs can shrink tumors or stop them from growing. Partic…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 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 Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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New hope for kids with blood cancer: tailored treatments aim to boost cure rates and cut side effects
Disease control OngoingThis study tests whether using each child's unique genetic information to guide treatment can improve outcomes for acute lymphoblastic leukemia and lymphoma. About 790 children aged 1-18 will receive a combination of chemotherapy and newer targeted therapies, such as CAR T cells …
Phase: PHASE2, PHASE3 • Sponsor: St. Jude Children's Research Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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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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New lupus drug saphnelo tracked for Long-Term safety in 1,600+ patients
Disease control OngoingThis study is tracking the long-term safety and effectiveness of the drug Saphnelo (anifrolumab) in over 1,600 people with systemic lupus erythematosus who haven't responded well to current treatments. Researchers are monitoring for side effects like serious infections, shingles,…
Sponsor: AstraZeneca • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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Experimental cocktail aims to turn tumors against themselves
Disease control OngoingThis early-stage study tests whether a mix of immune-boosting drugs and targeted radiation can help the body fight advanced solid tumors that cannot be removed by surgery. About 14 adults with certain types of skin cancer, sarcoma, or breast cancer will receive the treatment dire…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: University of Southern California • 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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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 Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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New proton therapy strategy aims to shrink side effects for young brain tumor patients
Disease control OngoingThis study tests whether using limited surgery followed by proton therapy can control craniopharyngioma, a rare brain tumor, in children and young adults. The goal is to reduce radiation side effects by using a tighter radiation margin. Some patients who have complete tumor remov…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: St. Jude Children's Research Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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New hope for myelofibrosis patients who fail current treatments
Disease control OngoingThis phase 3 trial tests a drug called imetelstat against the best available treatments for people with advanced myelofibrosis whose disease has stopped responding to JAK inhibitors. The study includes 327 participants and aims to see if imetelstat can help them live longer and f…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Geron Corporation • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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Immunotherapy duo takes on rare tumors
Disease control OngoingThis phase 2 trial is testing a combination of two immunotherapy drugs, nivolumab and ipilimumab, in 798 people with over 50 types of rare cancers. The goal is to see if these drugs can shrink tumors by helping the immune system attack cancer cells. Participants receive the drugs…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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Precision proton beams take aim at rare bone cancers
Disease control OngoingThis study tests a precise type of proton radiation (IMPT) for people with chordoma or chondrosarcoma in the spine, sacrum, or skull base. The goal is to control the tumor while reducing damage to healthy tissue. Some participants may also have surgery. The study includes 64 adul…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Massachusetts General Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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Precision proton beam takes aim at childhood brain tumors
Disease control OngoingThis study tests a newer form of radiation called intensity-modulated proton therapy in children and young adults with craniopharyngioma, a rare brain tumor. The goal is to see if this precise radiation can better control the tumor while causing fewer side effects than older radi…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: St. Jude Children's Research Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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New combo therapy shows promise for older AML patients
Disease control OngoingThis study tests whether adding the drug selinexor to standard chemotherapy can help older adults with untreated acute myeloid leukemia (AML) live longer and achieve remission. About 57 participants will receive either standard chemo alone or chemo plus selinexor, followed by mai…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Wake Forest University Health Sciences • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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Immunotherapy boost may wipe out stubborn leukemia cells
Disease control OngoingThis study tests whether adding the immunotherapy drug pembrolizumab to standard tyrosine kinase inhibitors (TKIs) can eliminate tiny amounts of leftover leukemia cells in people with chronic myeloid leukemia (CML). About 40 adults with CML who still have detectable cancer marker…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: ECOG-ACRIN Cancer Research Group • 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 shot could tame lupus skin flares
Disease control OngoingThis study tests an experimental drug called IMVT-1402 in people with lupus-related skin rashes (subacute or chronic cutaneous lupus) that haven't gotten better with standard treatments. About 56 participants will receive either the drug or a placebo for 12 weeks, then all get th…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Immunovant Sciences GmbH • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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New drug combo aims to improve leukemia treatment in young adults
Disease control ENROLLING_BY_INVITATIONThis clinical trial compares three different chemotherapy regimens for young adults (ages 18-65) newly diagnosed with low-risk acute myeloid leukemia (AML). One regimen includes a new drug called lisaftoclax combined with standard chemotherapy drugs. The study aims to see which c…
Phase: PHASE2, PHASE3 • Sponsor: First Affiliated Hospital of Zhejiang University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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New drug combo aims to boost survival in aggressive leukemia
Disease control ENROLLING_BY_INVITATIONThis study tests three different chemotherapy regimens in 450 young adults (ages 15-65) with intermediate- or high-risk acute myeloid leukemia (AML). All regimens include the experimental drug lisaftoclax plus standard chemotherapies. The main goal is to see which combination lea…
Phase: PHASE2, PHASE3 • Sponsor: First Affiliated Hospital of Zhejiang University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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Engineered immune cells take on lupus and scleroderma in early trial
Disease control ENROLLING_BY_INVITATIONThis early-stage trial is testing a new treatment called KITE-363 for people with severe autoimmune diseases like lupus and scleroderma that haven't improved with standard treatments. KITE-363 is a type of cell therapy where a patient's own immune cells are modified in a lab to t…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Kite, A Gilead Company • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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Real-World lupus drug study launches in poland
Disease control OngoingThis study follows 100 Polish adults with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) who are receiving anifrolumab as part of their routine care. Researchers will track changes in disease activity and overall response over time. The goal is to see how well the drug works outside of contr…
Sponsor: AstraZeneca • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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Blood cancer combo trial pulled before it even started
Disease control TerminatedThis study was designed to test whether adding olutasidenib to standard chemotherapy drugs could help control certain blood cancers in people with an IDH1 gene mutation. The trial was withdrawn before enrolling any participants, so no results are available.
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: M.D. Anderson Cancer Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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New cocktail therapy aims to beat back stubborn leukemia
Disease control OngoingThis phase 2 trial tests a combination of six drugs, called the Beach regimen, in 32 adults with relapsed or refractory acute myeloid leukemia (AML). The goal is to see if this mix can bring about remission and improve survival. Participants receive the drugs in a specific schedu…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Liping Dou • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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New 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 Jun 27, 2026 13:08 UTC
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CAR-T therapy for tough arthritis cases – study pulled before start
Disease control TerminatedThis study was designed to test the safety and effectiveness of a new treatment called GC012F for people with difficult-to-treat rheumatoid arthritis. It planned to enroll adults aged 18 to 75 whose arthritis did not respond well to standard therapies. However, the study was with…
Phase: EARLY_PHASE1 • Sponsor: Institute of Hematology & Blood Diseases Hospital, China • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:07 UTC
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Veto cells could make stem cell transplants safer for blood cancer patients
Disease control OngoingThis early-phase trial tests whether adding special immune cells called veto cells to a stem cell transplant can help donor cells grow in the patient without causing severe graft-versus-host disease (GVHD). The study includes 16 people with various blood cancers or bone marrow fa…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: M.D. Anderson Cancer Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:07 UTC
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New hope for tough leukemia: Triple-Drug attack under study
Disease control OngoingThis early-phase trial tests a new drug called navtemadlin (KRT-232) combined with two standard drugs (decitabine and venetoclax) for people with acute myeloid leukemia (AML) that has come back, not responded to treatment, or is newly diagnosed. The main goal is to find the safes…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:07 UTC
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New arthritis drug shows promise in Long-Term safety trial
Disease control ENROLLING_BY_INVITATIONThis study looks at the long-term safety and effectiveness of a drug called sonelokimab for people with psoriatic arthritis. About 1560 adults who finished an earlier study will receive the drug as a shot under the skin. Researchers will track side effects and how well the drug c…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: MoonLake Immunotherapeutics AG • 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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Proton beam therapy tested for rare skull base tumor
Disease control OngoingThis Phase II trial is studying whether proton beam therapy, with or without standard photon radiation, can effectively treat skull base chordoma, a rare tumor at the base of the skull. Nineteen participants who had surgery to remove as much tumor as possible are receiving daily …
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: M.D. Anderson Cancer Center • 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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Promising antibody drug takes on hard-to-treat bone marrow cancer
Disease control OngoingThis early study tests whether elotuzumab can help people with a specific type of myelofibrosis, a serious bone marrow disorder. The drug targets a protein on cancer cells to try to improve blood counts, shrink an enlarged spleen, and ease symptoms. The trial includes 15 adults w…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: M.D. Anderson Cancer Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:06 UTC
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Promising drug cocktail targets tough blood cancers
Disease control OngoingThis study tests a combination of two drugs, venetoclax and ASTX727, in people with high-risk myelodysplastic syndrome (MDS) or chronic myelomonocytic leukemia (CMML) who haven't had treatment before. The goal is to find the safest dose and see if the combo can shrink or control …
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: M.D. Anderson Cancer Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:06 UTC
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New hope for arthritis sufferers? drug tulisokibart put to the test
Disease control OngoingThis study tests a new drug called tulisokibart for people with active rheumatoid arthritis who are already taking methotrexate. About 182 participants will receive either tulisokibart or a placebo to see if the drug reduces joint pain and swelling better than a dummy treatment. …
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC • 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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Experimental drug combo takes on relapsed leukemia
Disease control OngoingThis early-phase trial tests a new drug called M3814 alongside three chemotherapy drugs (mitoxantrone, etoposide, and cytarabine) in 48 adults with acute myeloid leukemia that has returned or not responded to treatment. The main goal is to find the safest dose and understand side…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:06 UTC
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New 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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New drug combo targets resistant leukemia
Disease control OngoingThis early-stage trial tests a combination of two drugs, gilteritinib and momelotinib, for adults with a specific type of acute myeloid leukemia (AML) that has come back or not responded to treatment. The main goal is to find a safe dose of momelotinib when given with gilteritini…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: M.D. Anderson Cancer Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:06 UTC
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New drug shows promise for Long-Term control of rare muscle disease
Disease control ENROLLING_BY_INVITATIONThis study tests the long-term safety of a drug called efgartigimod PH20 SC in adults with active idiopathic inflammatory myopathy, a group of rare muscle diseases. Participants who completed a previous trial will receive the drug as a shot under the skin for up to 51 months. The…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: argenx • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:06 UTC
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New drug combo shows promise in early AML trial
Disease control OngoingThis early-phase study tests a new drug called navtemadlin (KRT-232) combined with standard chemotherapy (cytarabine and idarubicin) in adults with newly diagnosed acute myeloid leukemia (AML). The goal is to find the safest dose and see how well the combination works. About 24 p…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:06 UTC
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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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New drug combo offers hope for older AML patients who Can't tolerate chemo
Disease control OngoingThis study tests whether combining venetoclax with ASTX727 can help control acute myeloid leukemia (AML) in two groups: patients whose cancer returned or didn't respond to prior treatment, and older adults newly diagnosed who cannot handle strong chemotherapy. The drugs work toge…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: M.D. Anderson Cancer Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:05 UTC
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Radioactive Bone-Seeking drug paired with chemo shows promise for advanced breast cancer
Disease control OngoingThis study tests whether adding a radioactive drug (radium-223) to standard chemotherapy (paclitaxel) helps people with advanced breast cancer that has spread to the bones. The radioactive drug targets bone tumors directly, while chemo works throughout the body. About 70 particip…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:05 UTC
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New combo therapy aims to boost transplant success in tough leukemia cases
Disease control OngoingThis study tests adding the targeted drug sorafenib to standard chemotherapy (busulfan and fludarabine) before a donor stem cell transplant in adults with acute myeloid leukemia that has returned or not responded to treatment. The goal is to find the safest dose of sorafenib and …
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: M.D. Anderson Cancer Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:05 UTC
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New study tests everolimus for kidney tumors in TSC patients
Disease control OngoingThis study looks at how safe and effective the drug everolimus is for Taiwanese adults with tuberous sclerosis complex (TSC) who have kidney tumors called angiomyolipomas. Four participants will take the drug and be monitored for side effects and tumor shrinkage. The goal is to c…
Phase: PHASE4 • Sponsor: Novartis Pharmaceuticals • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:05 UTC
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New immunotherapy flotetuzumab tested in kids with Tough-to-Treat leukemia
Disease control OngoingThis early-phase trial is testing a drug called flotetuzumab in children and young adults with acute myeloid leukemia (AML) that has returned or not responded to standard treatment. Flotetuzumab is an immunotherapy designed to help the body's immune cells find and attack cancer c…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Children's Oncology Group • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:05 UTC
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New injection aims to tame lupus when standard treatments fail
Disease control OngoingThis early-stage study tests an injection called GC012F in 20 adults with refractory systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) — a type of lupus that hasn't responded to standard treatments. The goal is to see if the therapy is safe and can reduce disease activity. Participants receive …
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Gracell Biotechnologies (Shanghai) Co., Ltd. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:05 UTC
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Can a drug combo stop AML from coming back?
Disease control OngoingThis phase II trial tests whether a combination of two drugs, azacitidine and venetoclax, can help keep acute myeloid leukemia (AML) in remission after initial treatment. The study enrolls 50 adults whose AML is in first remission but who are not ready for a stem cell transplant.…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: M.D. Anderson Cancer Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:05 UTC
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New modular shoulder implant aims to improve outcomes in tough revision surgeries
Disease control OngoingThis study is testing a new modular shoulder replacement system in 105 people who need complex revision surgery due to joint disease, trauma, or cancer. The device can replace part or all of the upper arm bone. Researchers are tracking how long the implant lasts and how well pati…
Sponsor: Zimmer Biomet • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:04 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 drug cocktail aims to stop leukemia relapse after transplant
Disease control OngoingThis phase 2 trial tests whether combining venetoclax and azacitidine after a stem cell transplant can prevent leukemia from returning in high-risk patients. About 100 adults aged 18-75 with certain types of acute leukemia who are in remission after transplant will receive the dr…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: M.D. Anderson Cancer Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:04 UTC
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New 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 drug MP0533 takes aim at Hard-to-Treat leukemia
Disease control OngoingThis early-stage trial tests a new drug called MP0533 in adults with acute myeloid leukemia (AML) or myelodysplastic syndrome (MDS) that has come back or not responded to treatment. The drug is designed to help the body's immune cells find and attack cancer cells. The study will …
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Molecular Partners AG • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:04 UTC
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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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New CML pill shows promise in Head-to-Head trial against standard treatments
Disease control OngoingThis study tests a new daily pill, asciminib, against several standard drugs for people newly diagnosed with a type of leukemia called CML. About 405 adults will be randomly assigned to receive either asciminib or a standard tyrosine kinase inhibitor (TKI). The main goal is to se…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Novartis Pharmaceuticals • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:04 UTC
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New drug SPY002-072 aims to tame multiple inflammatory joint diseases
Disease control OngoingThis Phase 2 study tests an experimental drug called SPY002-072 in 285 adults with moderately to severely active rheumatoid arthritis, psoriatic arthritis, or axial spondyloarthritis. Participants receive either the drug or a placebo, and researchers measure changes in disease ac…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Spyre Therapeutics, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:04 UTC
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Fibroid surgery Follow-Up drug trial pulled before it began
Disease control TerminatedThis study aimed to see if taking Myfembree (a combination pill) daily after fibroid removal surgery could delay the return of fibroids and improve quality of life. It was designed for premenopausal women with uterine fibroids who had surgery. However, the trial was withdrawn bef…
Phase: PHASE4 • Sponsor: University of Chicago • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:03 UTC
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New hope for psoriatic arthritis patients who failed Anti-TNF drugs
Disease control OngoingThis phase 3 study tests guselkumab (Tremfya) in 453 adults with active psoriatic arthritis who did not respond to or could not tolerate a prior anti-TNF drug. Participants receive either guselkumab or a placebo injection. The main goal is to see if guselkumab reduces joint swell…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Janssen Research & Development, LLC • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:03 UTC
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New biologic shot aims to stop psoriatic arthritis joint damage
Disease control OngoingThis phase 3 trial tested guselkumab, a biologic drug given as a shot, in over 1,000 people with active psoriatic arthritis who had not responded well to other treatments. The goal was to see if it reduces symptoms like joint pain and swelling and slows joint damage seen on X-ray…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Janssen Research & Development, LLC • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:03 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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New hope for PMR patients: Long-Term safety trial of secukinumab underway
Disease control OngoingThis study is testing the long-term safety of secukinumab, a biologic drug, in people with polymyalgia rheumatica (PMR). It includes 161 patients who already completed a 52-week study of secukinumab and had a relapse after stopping treatment. The main goal is to see how safe and …
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Novartis Pharmaceuticals • 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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Head-to-Head: which drug works better for psoriatic arthritis?
Disease control OngoingThis study tests whether bimekizumab works better than risankizumab for adults with active psoriatic arthritis (PsA), a condition causing joint pain and skin lesions. About 684 participants will receive one of the two drugs for 16 weeks. The main goal is to see who gets at least …
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: UCB Biopharma SRL • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:03 UTC
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New hope for spine pain in psoriatic arthritis: guselkumab under study
Disease control OngoingThis phase 4 trial tests whether guselkumab (TREMFYA) can reduce spine-related symptoms in people with active psoriatic arthritis who have not used biologic drugs before. About 411 participants will receive either guselkumab or a placebo as a shot under the skin. The main goal is…
Phase: PHASE4 • Sponsor: Janssen Research & Development, LLC • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:03 UTC
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Promising leukemia combo trial pulled before it began
Disease control TerminatedThis study aimed to find a safe dose of revumenib when given with standard chemotherapy drugs for children and young adults with acute leukemia. It was designed for patients with certain genetic markers. However, the trial was withdrawn before any participants were enrolled, so n…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: M.D. Anderson Cancer Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:02 UTC
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New hope for tough blood cancers? early trial of JNJ-89853413 begins
Disease control OngoingThis early-stage trial tests a new drug called JNJ-89853413 in 64 people whose acute myeloid leukemia (AML) or myelodysplastic neoplasms (MDS) have come back or stopped responding to treatment. The main goal is to check safety and find the right dose, with a second part looking a…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Janssen Research & Development, LLC • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:02 UTC
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New pill could ease joint pain for psoriatic arthritis patients
Disease control OngoingThis study tests an experimental drug called JNJ-77242113 (icotrokinra) against a placebo in 552 adults with active psoriatic arthritis who have not tried biologic treatments before. The main goal is to see if the drug reduces joint swelling and tenderness after 16 weeks. Partici…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Janssen Research & Development, LLC • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:02 UTC
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Children with Crohn's, colitis, or psoriatic arthritis get long-term safety check on stelara
Disease control OngoingThis study follows 159 children aged 2 to 17 who have already completed a prior ustekinumab study for Crohn's disease, ulcerative colitis, or psoriatic arthritis. The goal is to collect long-term safety data by monitoring side effects, lab results, and injection-site reactions. P…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Janssen Research & Development, LLC • 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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New lupus drug RO7507062 enters first human safety trial
Disease control OngoingThis early-stage study tests a new drug called RO7507062 in 70 people with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE). The main goal is to check its safety and how the body processes it. Participants receive the drug as a shot under the skin, and the study will look for side effects and …
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Hoffmann-La Roche • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:02 UTC
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Cancer drug safety tracked in ongoing rollover trial
Disease control ENROLLING_BY_INVITATIONThis study monitors long-term safety in 120 cancer patients who are already benefiting from treatments like JNJ-75348780, safimaltib, or ibrutinib in earlier trials. Participants have blood cancers, solid tumors, or prostate cancer. The goal is to track serious side effects over …
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Janssen Research & Development, LLC • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:02 UTC
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Fewer needle sticks? study tests larger injector for autoimmune drug
Disease control OngoingThis study tests if a new 2mL auto-injector or pre-filled syringe delivers the same amount of the drug ianalumab into the body as the current 1mL syringe. About 155 adults with rheumatoid arthritis, Sjögren's disease, or lupus will receive the drug both ways to compare how much g…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Novartis Pharmaceuticals • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:02 UTC
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New hope for kids with psoriatic arthritis: drug combo under trial
Disease control OngoingThis study is testing two injectable drugs, ustekinumab and guselkumab, in 50 children with active juvenile psoriatic arthritis. The goal is to see how well the drugs work, how they move through the body, and if they are safe. Participants will receive one of the drugs and be mon…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Janssen Research & Development, LLC • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:02 UTC
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New combo therapy targets tough leukemia mutations
Disease control OngoingThis early-stage study tests a new drug called bleximenib combined with other leukemia treatments for people with acute myeloid leukemia (AML) that has specific genetic changes (KMT2A or NPM1). The main goals are to find the best dose and check for side effects. About 196 partici…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Janssen Research & Development, LLC • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:02 UTC
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New drug aims to tame muscle inflammation in myositis
Disease control OngoingThis phase 2 trial tests whether nipocalimab, given intravenously, can improve symptoms of active idiopathic inflammatory myopathies (myositis) better than a placebo. About 36 adults with myositis will receive either nipocalimab or a placebo, along with standard steroid treatment…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Janssen Research & Development, LLC • 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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New lupus drug shows promise in major trial
Disease control OngoingThis study tests a new drug called ianalumab for people with active systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE), a chronic autoimmune disease. About 436 participants receive either ianalumab or a placebo as a shot under the skin, once a month or once every three months, along with their u…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Novartis Pharmaceuticals • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:02 UTC
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Engineered donor cells aim to beat blood cancer without severe side effects
Disease control OngoingThis study tests a new way to treat children and young adults with high-risk blood cancers like leukemia and lymphoma. Doctors take blood cells from a family donor, remove certain T cells that can cause a harmful immune reaction, and then transplant the modified cells. The goal i…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: St. Jude Children's Research Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:01 UTC
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Experimental drug combo shows promise for Tough-to-Treat leukemia
Disease control OngoingThis study tests whether adding pevonedistat to standard chemotherapy (cytarabine and idarubicin) can improve remission rates in people newly diagnosed with high-risk acute myeloid leukemia (AML). About 53 participants will receive the combination to find the best dose and check …
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: University of Southern California • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:01 UTC
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New robot could transform hysterectomy surgery
Disease control OngoingThis study is testing a new robotic system, the Medtronic Hugo™, for performing hysterectomies. It includes 70 patients with conditions like uterine fibroids, endometriosis, or certain cancers. The goal is to see if the robot is safe and can complete the surgery without switching…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Medtronic - MITG • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:01 UTC
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Could a cancer therapy tame severe lupus? early trial launches
Disease control OngoingThis early-phase trial is testing a new treatment called YTB323, a type of CAR T-cell therapy, in 21 adults with severe lupus that hasn't improved with standard treatments. The goal is to see if a single infusion is safe and can control the disease. Researchers will also measure …
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Novartis Pharmaceuticals • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:01 UTC
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Immunotherapy combo shows promise against tough blood cancer in seniors
Disease control OngoingThis study tests whether adding an immunotherapy drug (pembrolizumab) to standard chemotherapy (azacitidine and venetoclax) can improve outcomes for older adults with newly diagnosed acute myeloid leukemia (AML) who cannot have intensive chemo. About 60 participants will be rando…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:00 UTC
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RA drug access program offers continued treatment for prior study participants
Disease control NO_LONGER_AVAILABLEThis program provides ongoing access to certolizumab pegol (Cimzia) for adults with rheumatoid arthritis who took part in earlier open-label studies. Participants receive the standard maintenance dose of 200 mg every two weeks. The goal is to allow continued disease management or…
Sponsor: UCB Biopharma SRL • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:00 UTC
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Gene test may help pick better donors for leukemia patients
Disease control OngoingThis study looks at whether choosing stem cell donors based on certain genes (KIR) in addition to standard matching can reduce the chance of leukemia returning after a bone marrow transplant. About 511 people with acute myeloid leukemia (AML) are taking part. Doctors will test do…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:00 UTC
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New hope for tough leukemia: drug combo targets hidden cancer cells
Disease control OngoingThis early-phase study tests a new drug called uproleselan combined with two standard chemotherapy drugs for children and teens with acute myeloid leukemia or related blood cancers that have returned or not responded to treatment. The drug works by blocking a protein that helps c…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:00 UTC
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New drug combo aims to prevent transplant complications in blood cancer patients
Disease control OngoingThis study tests whether adding the drug itacitinib to the usual two-drug regimen (cyclophosphamide and tacrolimus) can better prevent graft-versus-host disease (GVHD) in people receiving stem cell transplants for blood cancers. GVHD is a serious complication where donor cells at…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: City of Hope Medical Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:00 UTC
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New lupus drug shows promise in major trial
Disease control OngoingThis phase 3 study tests whether adding a monthly injection of ianalumab to standard lupus treatments helps control active disease better than placebo. About 288 people aged 12 and older with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) are taking part. The main goal is to see if ianalumab…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Novartis Pharmaceuticals • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:00 UTC
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New stem cell therapy aims to tame transplant complications
Disease control OngoingThis study tests a new treatment called Orca-T for people with advanced blood cancers like leukemia. It uses a special mix of stem cells and immune cells from a donor to help the body accept the transplant while reducing serious side effects like graft-versus-host disease. The go…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Orca Biosystems, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:00 UTC
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Donor stem cell transplant shows promise for tough blood cancers
Disease control OngoingThis study tests a stem cell transplant from a matched unrelated donor for people with advanced blood cancers or blood disorders. Patients get chemotherapy and radiation before the transplant to prepare their body, then take drugs to prevent the donor cells from attacking their o…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: City of Hope Medical Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:00 UTC
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New drug aims to cut Blood-Letting in rare blood cancer
Disease control OngoingThis study tests a drug called sapablursen in 50 adults with polycythemia vera, a rare blood cancer that causes too many red blood cells. Participants currently need regular blood removal (phlebotomy) to manage their condition. The goal is to see if the drug can reduce how often …
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Ionis Pharmaceuticals, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:00 UTC
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Promising combo targets tough leukemias in early trial
Disease control OngoingThis study tests a combination of two chemotherapy drugs (CPX-351) plus a targeted drug (quizartinib) in people with acute myeloid leukemia (AML) or high-risk myelodysplastic syndrome (MDS). The goal is to find the best dose and see if the combo helps control the cancer. About 52…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: M.D. Anderson Cancer Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:00 UTC
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Could a cancer drug help patients with rare gene changes?
Disease control OngoingThis phase 2 trial tests the drug olaparib in 14 adults with acute myeloid leukemia or myelodysplastic syndrome that has returned or not responded to treatment, and whose cancer has a specific change in the IDH gene. Olaparib is a pill that may block enzymes cancer cells need to …
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:00 UTC
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New strategy cuts early deaths in rare leukemia
Disease control OngoingThis study tested a simplified care plan for people with acute promyelocytic leukemia (APL), a rare blood cancer. The goal was to see if following easy-to-use guidelines and getting support from APL experts could lower the number of deaths soon after starting treatment. About 200…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: ECOG-ACRIN Cancer Research Group • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:00 UTC
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New combo therapy for rare blood cancers put on hold
Disease control TerminatedThis phase 2 trial compares a drug combo (ASTX727 plus iadademstat) against ASTX727 alone for people with advanced myeloproliferative neoplasms (MPNs), a group of rare blood cancers. The study aims to see if adding iadademstat improves complete response rates. However, the trial …
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:00 UTC
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New drug selinexor tested in kids with Tough-to-Treat leukemia
Disease control OngoingThis early-phase trial is testing the drug selinexor (KPT-330) in 16 children and young adults with leukemia that has come back or not responded to standard treatments. The main goal is to find the safest dose and understand side effects. The drug works by blocking a protein that…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Dana-Farber Cancer Institute • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:00 UTC
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New drug cocktail shows promise for Hard-to-Treat leukemia
Disease control OngoingThis early-stage study tested a combination of three immunotherapy drugs (blinatumomab, nivolumab, and ipilimumab) in 28 adults with a severe form of B-cell leukemia that had returned or not responded to prior treatments. The main goal was to find safe doses and identify side eff…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:00 UTC
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New drug cocktail takes aim at stubborn leukemia
Disease control OngoingThis early-phase trial is testing whether adding an experimental drug called Q702 to two standard leukemia drugs (azacitidine and venetoclax) is safe for people with relapsed or refractory acute myeloid leukemia (AML). About 17 adults whose leukemia has not responded to or has re…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: M.D. Anderson Cancer Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:00 UTC
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Can a drug combo boost red blood cells in bone marrow disease?
Disease control OngoingThis phase 3 trial compares two treatments for people with a bone marrow disorder called myelodysplastic syndrome (MDS) who have low red blood cell counts (anemia). One group gets lenalidomide alone, the other gets lenalidomide plus epoetin alfa, a drug that stimulates red blood …
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:00 UTC
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CAR-T therapy for autoimmune diseases: study withdrawn before starting
Disease control TerminatedThis study planned to test a new cell therapy (CD19-BCMA CAR-T) for people with connective tissue diseases like lupus and rheumatoid arthritis. The goal was to see if it is safe and can control the disease. However, the study was withdrawn before enrolling any participants, so no…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Guangzhou Bio-gene Technology Co., Ltd • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:39 UTC
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Can a cancer drug stop AML from coming back?
Disease control OngoingThis study tests whether the immunotherapy drug nivolumab can wipe out any leftover leukemia cells and prevent the cancer from returning in people with acute myeloid leukemia (AML) who are already in remission after chemotherapy. The trial enrolled 82 adults whose AML had respond…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:39 UTC
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Immune cell booster for leukemia patients pulled before start
Disease control TerminatedThis study aimed to see if giving special immune cells (γδ T cells) after a stem cell transplant could help prevent leukemia from coming back in high-risk patients. It was planned for adults aged 18-65 with acute myeloid leukemia. However, the study was withdrawn before any parti…
Phase: EARLY_PHASE1 • Sponsor: Guangzhou Bio-gene Technology Co., Ltd • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:39 UTC
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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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New hope for kids with tough leukemia: targeted drug shows promise
Disease control OngoingThis study tests a drug called trametinib in children with a rare blood cancer (juvenile myelomonocytic leukemia) that has returned or not responded to treatment. The drug works by blocking certain enzymes that help cancer cells grow. The goal is to see if it can shrink or contro…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • 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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Lupus drug anifrolumab put to the test in Real-World study
Disease control OngoingThis study follows 551 people with lupus who are starting anifrolumab for the first time. Researchers will track how well the drug controls disease activity, reduces flares, and improves quality of life over time. The goal is to see if the benefits seen in clinical trials hold up…
Sponsor: AstraZeneca • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:37 UTC
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New CML drug shows better tolerability in Head-to-Head trial
Disease control OngoingThis study tests whether asciminib is easier to tolerate than nilotinib in adults newly diagnosed with a type of leukemia called Philadelphia chromosome-positive CML. About 568 participants take either asciminib once daily or nilotinib twice daily. The main goal is to see how lon…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Novartis Pharmaceuticals • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:37 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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Could your own tumor cells fight cancer? new trial tests immune cell therapy
Disease control OngoingThis phase 2 trial tests a treatment called LN-145, made from a patient's own immune cells taken from their tumor. These cells are grown in a lab and then given back to the patient to attack the cancer. The study includes people with ovarian cancer, triple-negative breast cancer,…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: M.D. Anderson Cancer Center • 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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Can magnetic waves tame autoimmune disease? new trial begins
Disease control ENROLLING_BY_INVITATIONThis study tests a non-invasive device that uses low-frequency electromagnetic fields to improve communication between immune cells. 120 adults with lupus, rheumatoid arthritis, or multiple sclerosis will receive either active or sham sessions three times a week for 12 weeks. The…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Truway Health, Inc. • 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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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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New shot could tame lupus kidney flares
Disease control OngoingThis phase 3 trial tests whether adding ianalumab (a biologic injection) to standard therapy helps control active lupus nephritis, a serious kidney complication of lupus. About 452 adults with active lupus nephritis are receiving either ianalumab every 4 or 12 weeks or a placebo,…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Novartis Pharmaceuticals • 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 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 Jun 27, 2026 12:36 UTC
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New drug cocktail shows promise for tough blood cancers
Disease control OngoingThis study tests a combination of two chemotherapy drugs (CPX-351 and gemtuzumab ozogamicin) in about 50 adults with acute myeloid leukemia (AML) that has returned or not responded to treatment, or with high-risk myelodysplastic syndrome (MDS). The goal is to see if the combo is …
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: M.D. Anderson Cancer Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:35 UTC
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New lupus drug candidate cenerimod tested in chinese patients
Disease control OngoingThis phase 2 trial is testing an experimental drug called cenerimod in 15 Chinese adults with moderate-to-severe systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE). Participants take a 4 mg tablet daily for 12 months while continuing their usual lupus medications. The study focuses on safety, ho…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Viatris Pharmaceuticals Co., Ltd. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:35 UTC
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Psoriasis drug bimekizumab: new study looks at gene changes
Disease control OngoingThis study tests the drug bimekizumab in 89 adults with moderate to severe plaque psoriasis, some of whom also have psoriatic arthritis. Researchers will measure changes in gene activity in skin samples after 48 weeks of treatment. The goal is to understand how the drug affects t…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: UCB Biopharma SRL • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:35 UTC
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Could a targeted drug make stem cell transplants more effective for tough blood cancers?
Disease control OngoingThis early-phase trial is testing whether adding the drug venetoclax to standard chemotherapy before and after a bone marrow transplant can help prevent cancer from coming back in people with high-risk acute myeloid leukemia (AML), myelodysplastic syndrome (MDS), or related blood…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Jacqueline Garcia, MD • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:35 UTC
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Kids with CML may get a break from daily pills in new trial
Disease control OngoingThis study looks at whether children with chronic myeloid leukemia (CML) who have very low levels of disease can stop taking their daily tyrosine kinase inhibitor (TKI) medication and still stay in remission. About 110 children will stop their TKIs and be closely monitored. If th…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Children's Oncology Group • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:35 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 drug aims to slow lung damage in rare autoimmune disease
Disease control OngoingThis phase 2 trial tests whether tulisokibart can safely slow lung scarring in people with systemic sclerosis and interstitial lung disease. About 154 participants will receive either the drug or a placebo. The main goal is to see if the drug reduces the yearly decline in lung fu…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Prometheus Biosciences, Inc., a subsidiary of Merck & Co., Inc. (Rahway, New Jersey USA) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:35 UTC
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New drug cocktail shows promise for rare bone marrow cancer
Disease control OngoingThis early-stage trial tests a combination of two drugs, venetoclax and azacitidine, in people with a serious type of myelodysplastic syndromes (MDS) who have not had treatment before. The goal is to find the safest dose and see how well the drugs work together to control the dis…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: AbbVie • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:35 UTC
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Experimental drug TAK-243 targets tough blood cancers in early trial
Disease control TerminatedThis early-phase study is testing a drug called TAK-243 in people whose acute myeloid leukemia or myelodysplastic syndrome has come back or is not responding to treatment. The goal is to find the best dose and check for side effects. The trial is currently on hold.
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:34 UTC
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New hope for elderly leukemia patients: which chemo works best?
Disease control OngoingThis study aims to find the safest and most effective initial chemotherapy for older adults (60-75) newly diagnosed with acute myeloid leukemia who can handle strong treatment. About 90 participants will be randomly assigned to one of two drug combinations or a standard treatment…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Institute of Hematology & Blood Diseases Hospital, China • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:34 UTC
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New combo therapy shows promise for rare blood cancer
Disease control OngoingThis phase II trial is testing whether combining venetoclax and azacitidine can help people with therapy-related myelodysplastic syndrome (t-MDS), a blood cancer that develops after prior cancer treatment. The study will enroll 33 adults and measure how many achieve complete remi…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Uma Borate • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:34 UTC
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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 combo therapy offers hope for Tough-to-Treat leukemia
Disease control OngoingThis study tests a combination of two drugs, venetoclax and decitabine, in 20 adults with acute myeloid leukemia that has returned or not responded to prior treatment. The goal is to see if the combination can shrink or control the cancer. Participants will take the drugs by mout…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: M.D. Anderson Cancer Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:33 UTC
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New trial aims to snuff out hidden leukemia before it returns
Disease control OngoingThis early-phase trial tests whether a combination of two drugs, MBG-453 and azacitidine, can eliminate leftover cancer cells in people with acute myeloid leukemia (AML). The goal is to prevent relapse by treating the disease when it is still at a very low level. Only 3 participa…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: M.D. Anderson Cancer Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:33 UTC
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New chemo cocktail aims to boost survival in elderly leukemia patients
Disease control OngoingThis phase 2 trial tests two different chemotherapy combinations in adults aged 60-75 with acute myeloid leukemia (AML). One group gets a standard drug combo plus venetoclax (DAV/IAV), while the other gets a newer combo with homoharringtonine (HAV). The goal is to see which regim…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Institute of Hematology & Blood Diseases Hospital, China • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:33 UTC
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New Three-Drug cocktail targets untreated leukemia in early trial
Disease control TerminatedThis early-phase trial is testing whether adding a drug called iadademstat to the standard combination of venetoclax and azacitidine is safe and tolerable for adults with untreated acute myeloid leukemia (AML). About 45 people with intermediate- or high-risk AML will take part. T…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:33 UTC
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Promising cancer drug trial pulled before it even started
Disease control TerminatedThis trial aimed to test the drug ASTX727 (Inqovi) alone or with donor immune cells in people with blood cancers who had a stem cell transplant. The goal was to see if it could control cancer that remained or came back. However, the study was withdrawn before enrolling any patien…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: M.D. Anderson Cancer Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:33 UTC
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New hope for older AML patients: targeted radiation combo enters human testing
Disease control TerminatedThis early-phase study tests a new three-drug combination for adults with newly diagnosed acute myeloid leukemia (AML) who cannot receive standard chemotherapy. The treatment includes a targeted radiation antibody (lintuzumab-Ac-225) plus two oral drugs (venetoclax and ASTX-727).…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:33 UTC
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New 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: Bristol-Myers Squibb • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:33 UTC
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New hope for myelofibrosis anemia: experimental drug enters human trials
Disease control OngoingThis early-stage trial tests an experimental drug called INCB000928, given alone or with the standard drug ruxolitinib, for people with myelofibrosis who have severe anemia or need regular blood transfusions. The main goals are to check the drug's safety, find the right dose, and…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Incyte Corporation • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:33 UTC
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New drug aims to tame rare immune storms
Disease control OngoingThis phase 2 study tests a drug called MAS825 in 17 people with rare genetic conditions that cause severe inflammation. The goal is to see if the drug can prevent disease flares better than a placebo. Participants will be monitored for safety and effectiveness over several period…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Novartis Pharmaceuticals • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:33 UTC
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Lupus drug trial hopes to tame flares with targeted antibody
Disease control OngoingThis Phase 3 study tests whether obinutuzumab, an antibody drug given by IV, can better control active lupus compared to a placebo. About 303 adults with lupus who have high disease activity and specific antibodies are taking part. All participants continue their usual lupus medi…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Hoffmann-La Roche • 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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Two-Drug cocktail aims to beat back rare bone marrow cancers
Disease control OngoingThis study tests whether adding venetoclax to ASTX727 (a two-in-one pill) works better than ASTX727 alone for people with chronic myelomonocytic leukemia or related bone marrow cancers with too many immature cells. About 132 adults will be randomly assigned to one of the two trea…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:33 UTC
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Electric pulses plus chemo aimed at rare tumor, but study pulled
Disease control TerminatedThis study planned to test electrochemotherapy (ECT) with bleomycin in people with desmoid fibromatosis, a non-cancerous but locally aggressive tumor. The goal was to see if the treatment could shrink the tumor and improve symptoms like pain. However, the study was withdrawn befo…
Sponsor: Istituto Ortopedico Rizzoli • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:33 UTC
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New hope for tough leukemia: experimental drug targets genetic flaw
Disease control OngoingThis study tests a new drug called ziftomenib (KO-539) in people with acute myeloid leukemia (AML) that has come back or not responded to treatment. The drug targets a specific genetic change (MLL rearrangement or NPM1 mutation) found in some patients. The goal is to find the saf…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Kura Oncology, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:32 UTC
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Leukemia drug trial pulled before it even started
Disease control TerminatedThis was a very early (Phase 1) study to test the safety of a new drug called MT-0169 in people with certain types of acute leukemia (AML or T-ALL) that had come back or not responded to treatment. The drug was given through a vein. However, the study was withdrawn before any pat…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: M.D. Anderson Cancer Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:32 UTC
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New combo therapy targets rare childhood and adult cancers
Disease control OngoingThis study tests two immunotherapy drugs, tiragolumab and atezolizumab, in children and adults with rare cancers that have come back or not responded to treatment. These cancers lack certain genes (SMARCB1 or SMARCA4), making them hard to treat. The goal is to see if the drug com…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:32 UTC
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Experimental antibody may boost leukemia treatment
Disease control OngoingThis phase 2 trial tests whether adding an experimental antibody called cusatuzumab to the standard drugs venetoclax and azacitidine helps people with newly diagnosed acute myeloid leukemia (AML) live longer. The study includes 140 adults who cannot have intensive chemotherapy. P…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: OncoVerity, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:32 UTC
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New transplant approach aims to tame Graft-Versus-Host disease
Disease control OngoingThis early-phase study tests a stem cell transplant method for people with advanced blood cancers like leukemia. Instead of using strong drugs to prevent complications, doctors give specially selected immune cells (regulatory T-cells) along with regular T-cells to help the body a…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Stanford University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:32 UTC
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New drug combo aims to stall rare Cancer's spread
Disease control OngoingThis study compares the drug palbociclib alone versus palbociclib plus cemiplimab in 77 people with advanced dedifferentiated liposarcoma that cannot be removed by surgery. Palbociclib blocks enzymes that help cancer cells grow, while cemiplimab boosts the immune system to attack…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Alliance for Clinical Trials in Oncology • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:32 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 drug targets DNA repair to fight Hard-to-Treat blood cancers
Disease control OngoingThis early-phase trial is testing a drug called AZD6738 in 52 people with myelodysplastic syndrome (MDS) or chronic myelomonocytic leukemia (CMML) whose disease got worse after standard therapy. The drug works by blocking a DNA repair pathway that cancer cells rely on, causing th…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Massachusetts General Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:31 UTC
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New hope for AML: gentler pill combo could replace harsh chemo
Disease control OngoingThis phase 2 trial tests whether a combination of two drugs, venetoclax (a pill) and azacitidine (an infusion), works better than standard intensive chemotherapy for adults newly diagnosed with acute myeloid leukemia (AML). The study enrolls 172 fit adults and measures how long t…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Massachusetts General Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:31 UTC
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New hope for 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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Can an arthritis drug tame a rare bone marrow cancer?
Disease control OngoingThis phase 2 trial tests canakinumab, an anti-inflammatory drug, in 14 to 26 people with myelofibrosis, a rare bone marrow cancer that causes scarring, enlarged spleen, and fatigue. Participants receive injections every three weeks for about six months. The study checks if the dr…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: John Mascarenhas • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:31 UTC
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New drug combo shows promise for rare blood cancer
Disease control OngoingThis study tests a new drug called BMS-986158, either alone or combined with standard treatments (ruxolitinib or fedratinib), in about 216 people with high-risk myelofibrosis, a type of blood cancer. The goal is to see if the drug is safe and can shrink an enlarged spleen, a comm…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Bristol-Myers Squibb • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:30 UTC
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New targeted therapy combo takes on tough leukemia
Disease control OngoingThis early-phase trial tests a new targeted drug called pivekimab sunirine (PVEK) alongside a standard chemotherapy regimen (FLAG-Ida) in 30 adults with newly diagnosed, high-risk acute myeloid leukemia or related blood cancers. PVEK works like a smart bomb, attaching to a protei…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:30 UTC
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New hope for lupus skin sufferers: Long-Term drug trial launches
Disease control ENROLLING_BY_INVITATIONThis study tests the long-term safety of the drug litifilimab in adults with lupus skin disease (CLE) that didn't improve with standard antimalarial treatment. About 322 participants who completed a prior study will receive injections every 4 weeks for up to 2 years (or 5 years i…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Biogen • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:29 UTC
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New drug combo targets tough blood cancers
Disease control OngoingThis study tests whether combining two drugs, azacitidine and quizartinib, can help people with myelodysplastic syndromes or related blood cancers that have specific genetic changes (FLT3 or CBL mutations). The trial involves 30 adults and aims to find the best dose and see how w…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: M.D. Anderson Cancer Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:29 UTC
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New pill shows promise for rare joint tumor in Late-Stage trial
Disease control OngoingThis Phase 3 trial tests whether the drug Pimicotinib (ABSK021) can shrink tumors and improve symptoms in people with tenosynovial giant cell tumor (TGCT), a rare, non-cancerous growth in joints that cannot be surgically removed. About 94 adults will receive either the drug or a …
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Abbisko Therapeutics Co, Ltd • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:29 UTC
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New lupus drug tested for Long-Term safety in 680 patients
Disease control ENROLLING_BY_INVITATIONThis study looks at the long-term safety of cenerimod in adults with moderate-to-severe lupus. About 680 participants who were in a previous study will take cenerimod for up to 3 years, along with their usual lupus medications. Researchers will track side effects and see how well…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Viatris Innovation GmbH • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:29 UTC
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Promising leukemia drug tested as maintenance after transplant in kids
Disease control TerminatedThis study was designed to test the safety and best dose of the drug revumenib in children and young adults with certain types of leukemia (ALL, AML, or mixed phenotype) after they have received a stem cell transplant. The goal was to see if revumenib could help prevent the cance…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Children's Oncology Group • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:29 UTC
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New targeted therapy shows promise in Tough-to-Treat leukemia
Disease control OngoingThis study tested a new drug called ASP2215 against standard chemotherapy in 276 adults with a specific type of acute myeloid leukemia (FLT3-mutated) that had come back or not responded to initial treatment. The goal was to see if ASP2215 helped people live longer (overall surviv…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Astellas Pharma Inc • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:29 UTC
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Engineered donor cells take aim at tough blood cancers in early trial
Disease control OngoingThis early-phase trial tests a new type of immune cell therapy called WU-CART-007 for people with certain blood cancers, including acute myeloid leukemia and T-cell lymphoma, that have come back or not responded to treatment. The therapy uses donor cells that are genetically modi…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Washington University School of Medicine • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:29 UTC
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New pill could tame lupus flares in major trial
Disease control OngoingThis phase 3 trial tests whether adding cenerimod, a daily pill, to standard lupus treatments can reduce symptoms in adults with moderate-to-severe systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE). About 470 participants will receive either cenerimod or a placebo for 12 months. Researchers wil…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Viatris Innovation GmbH • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:29 UTC
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New drug may cut transfusion needs for rare blood cancer patients
Disease control OngoingThis study tests a drug called luspatercept in 6 adults with lower-risk myelodysplastic syndromes (MDS) or related blood cancers who have anemia. The goal is to see if the drug can reduce or eliminate the need for regular blood transfusions. Participants receive luspatercept plus…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: H. Lee Moffitt Cancer Center and Research Institute • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:28 UTC
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New combo aims to tame tough leukemia in kids
Disease control OngoingThis phase 3 trial tests imatinib, a targeted cancer drug, with two different chemotherapy backbones in children and adolescents with Philadelphia chromosome-positive acute lymphoblastic leukemia (Ph+ ALL). The goal is to see if a less intense chemo regimen works as well as the s…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Children's Oncology Group • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:28 UTC
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New hope for older blood cancer patients: smarter transplants aim to cut relapse
Disease control OngoingThis clinical trial is testing different treatment strategies to improve outcomes for older adults with acute myeloid leukemia (AML) or high-risk myelodysplastic syndrome (MDS) who are getting a stem cell transplant. The study compares a new pre-transplant drug (Vyxeos) with stan…
Phase: PHASE2, PHASE3 • Sponsor: University of Birmingham • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:28 UTC
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Leukemia drug holiday: study tests if patients can pause treatment
Disease control OngoingThis study looks at whether people with chronic myeloid leukemia (CML) who have had a stable, deep response to treatment for at least two years can safely stop taking their daily targeted therapy (TKI). It involves 17 adults who have been on TKI for over three years. The main goa…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Baylor College of Medicine • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:28 UTC
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Personalized dosing may boost immune recovery in stem cell transplants
Disease control OngoingThis study tests whether giving a personalized dose of a drug called r-ATG before a stem cell transplant helps the immune system recover faster and reduces serious side effects. It includes children and adults with acute leukemia or myelodysplastic syndrome (MDS) receiving a dono…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:28 UTC
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New cocktail of cancer drugs shows promise in early leukemia trial
Disease control OngoingThis early-phase trial is testing whether adding the drug venetoclax to a standard treatment regimen can help adults with a specific type of leukemia (Philadelphia chromosome-positive ALL). The study involves 20 participants and aims to find the safest dose of venetoclax when com…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: OHSU Knight Cancer Institute • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:28 UTC
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New shot may tame stubborn lupus skin lesions
Disease control OngoingThis study tests anifrolumab, a biologic drug given as a shot, for adults with chronic or subacute lupus skin rashes that didn't get better with antimalarial drugs. About 306 participants will receive either anifrolumab or a placebo to see if the drug can reduce skin disease acti…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: AstraZeneca • 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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New shot aims to ease arthritis pain in 30-Patient trial
Disease control OngoingThis study tests an experimental injection called SHR-3045 in 30 adults with moderate to severe rheumatoid arthritis who did not get enough relief from other treatments. The goal is to see if it safely reduces joint pain and swelling. Participants are randomly assigned to receive…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Guangdong Hengrui Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd • 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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Weekly shot may shield joints in hemophilia a patients
Disease control OngoingThis study tests whether a once-weekly medication (efanesoctocog alfa) can improve or prevent joint damage in 37 people with moderate or severe hemophilia A. Participants receive the drug for 12 months, and doctors use ultrasound and MRI to check joint health. The goal is to see …
Phase: PHASE4 • Sponsor: Swedish Orphan Biovitrum • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:26 UTC
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New pill plus chemo shows promise in early AML trial
Disease control OngoingThis phase 2 trial tests a new targeted drug called sonrotoclax (taken as a pill) combined with standard chemotherapy in 47 adults newly diagnosed with acute myeloid leukemia (AML). The treatment plan is adjusted based on each patient's genetic risk and response. The goal is to s…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:26 UTC
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New hope for myelofibrosis patients with dangerous low platelet counts
Disease control OngoingThis phase 3 study tests a drug called pacritinib against standard treatments chosen by the doctor in people with myelofibrosis who have very low platelet counts (below 50,000). The goal is to see if pacritinib can shrink the spleen and reduce symptoms like tiredness, pain, and i…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Swedish Orphan Biovitrum • 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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New shoulder implant tracked in 200 patients for pain and function
Disease control OngoingThis study follows 200 adults getting a shoulder replacement with the Zimmer Trabecular Metal Reverse Shoulder System. It aims to see how long the implant lasts and how well it relieves pain and improves movement in people with conditions like arthritis, fractures, or failed prio…
Sponsor: Zimmer Biomet • 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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New drug cocktail offers hope for kids with relapsed leukemia
Disease control OngoingThis study tests two drugs, selinexor and venetoclax, given together with standard chemotherapy for children and young adults whose acute myeloid leukemia (AML) has returned or not responded to treatment. The main goal is to find the safest dose and see how well the combination w…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: St. Jude Children's Research Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:25 UTC
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Can a 'Priming' drug boost chemo for tough leukemia?
Disease control OngoingThis phase 2 trial tests whether adding the drug decitabine to standard chemotherapy improves remission rates in adults with acute myeloid leukemia (AML) who have less favorable genetic risk. Decitabine is given before chemo to try to make cancer cells more sensitive. About 178 p…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:25 UTC
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New hope for rare bone cancer: experimental drug ERAS-601 tested alone
Disease control OngoingThis study tests a new drug called ERAS-601 in 12 adults with advanced chordoma, a rare bone cancer that has gotten worse. The drug works by blocking a protein called SHP2, which may help slow or stop tumor growth. The main goal is to see if the drug is safe and can control the c…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:24 UTC
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New combo therapy shows promise for kids with aggressive leukemia
Disease control OngoingThis study tests whether adding the drug midostaurin to standard chemotherapy helps children with a certain genetic type of acute myeloid leukemia (FLT3-mutated AML). About 22 children will receive the drug twice daily alongside chemo, then continue midostaurin alone for 12 more …
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Novartis Pharmaceuticals • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:24 UTC
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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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Pill may keep leukemia at bay: new trial tests oral azacitidine as maintenance therapy
Disease control OngoingThis phase 2 trial is testing whether an oral chemotherapy drug called azacitidine (CC-486) can help prevent acute myeloid leukemia from coming back in Chinese patients who are already in complete remission after initial treatment. About 34 participants will receive either the dr…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Bristol-Myers Squibb • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:24 UTC
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Could a pill tame lupus? large trial tests upadacitinib
Disease control OngoingThis phase 3 study tests whether upadacitinib (RINVOQ), a drug already used for arthritis, can safely control moderate-to-severe lupus. About 1,000 adults with lupus will take either the drug or a placebo daily for a year. Researchers will measure how well it reduces disease acti…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: AbbVie • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:24 UTC
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New drug cocktail takes on Hard-to-Treat leukemia
Disease control OngoingThis early-phase trial tests a combination of two drugs—entrectinib and ASTX727—in people with a specific, hard-to-treat form of acute myeloid leukemia (AML) that has returned or not responded to treatment. The study aims to find the safest dose and watch for side effects in 13 a…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: OHSU Knight Cancer Institute • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:24 UTC
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Experimental combo aims to outsmart relapsed blood cancers
Disease control OngoingThis early-stage trial tests whether adding the immunotherapy drug ipilimumab to the chemotherapy drug decitabine is safe and tolerable for people with myelodysplastic syndrome (MDS) or acute myeloid leukemia (AML) that has come back or stopped responding to treatment. About 54 p…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:24 UTC
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New study tests whether No-Cement knee implants outperform traditional ones
Disease control OngoingThis study compares two types of total knee replacement systems: one that uses cement to hold the implant in place and one that does not. Researchers will track 300 patients with knee pain from arthritis or deformity over 5 years to see which implant leads to better pain relief, …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Zimmer Biomet • 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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New hope for rare leukemia: targeted pill shows promise in early trial
Disease control OngoingThis study tests a drug called cobimetinib in people with a rare blood cancer (CMML) that has certain gene mutations. The goal is to see if the drug can shrink or control the cancer. Fourteen adults with either new or treatment-resistant CMML will take the drug daily in 3-week-on…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: University of Utah • 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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New shot could help when arthritis drugs fail
Disease control OngoingThis study tests a new drug called IMVT-1402 in 120 adults with active, difficult-to-treat rheumatoid arthritis. Participants receive weekly injections of either the drug or a placebo. The goal is to see if the drug helps maintain symptom improvement over 28 weeks.
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Immunovant Sciences GmbH • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:23 UTC
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Breathing in a cancer fighter: inhaled IL-2 trial targets lung tumors
Disease control OngoingThis study tests an inhaled form of interleukin-2 (IL-2), a protein that boosts the immune system, in people whose cancer has spread to the lungs. The goal is to find the best dose and see if it can shrink lung tumors. About 70 adults with cancers like melanoma, sarcoma, or kidne…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: M.D. Anderson Cancer Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:23 UTC
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New drug cocktail shows promise against rare sarcomas
Disease control OngoingThis study tests whether adding the targeted drug cabozantinib to immunotherapy (ipilimumab and nivolumab) works better than immunotherapy alone for people with advanced soft tissue sarcoma that has spread. About 66 adults with specific sarcoma types will take part. The goal is t…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute LAO • 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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Promising new combo targets Hard-to-Treat infant leukemia
Disease control OngoingThis study tests a new oral drug (revumenib) combined with standard chemotherapy for infants and young children with a specific type of leukemia (KMT2A-rearranged) that has returned or not responded to treatment. The goal is to see if the combination is safe and works better than…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Children's Oncology Group • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:23 UTC
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New hope for lung scarring: phase 3 trial underway
Disease control OngoingThis study tests an experimental drug, BMS-986278, in about 1057 adults with progressive pulmonary fibrosis, a condition where lung scarring worsens over time. Participants receive either the drug or a placebo to see if it can slow lung function decline and is safe. The trial is …
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Bristol-Myers Squibb • 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 rare bone cancer: targeted drug AG-120 tested in small trial
Disease control OngoingThis study tests whether the drug AG-120 can safely slow or stop the growth of a rare bone cancer called chondrosarcoma that has a specific IDH1 gene mutation. Six adults with advanced or recurrent grade 2 or 3 chondrosarcoma will receive the drug. The main goal is to see how lon…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:23 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 Jun 27, 2026 12:23 UTC
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New combo therapy targets tough blood cancers in early trial
Disease control OngoingThis study tests a new drug called bexmarilimab, given together with standard treatments, for people with certain blood cancers (MDS, CMML, or AML). The goal is to first find a safe dose and then see if the combination helps shrink or control the cancer. About 181 adults are taki…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Faron Pharmaceuticals Ltd • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:23 UTC
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New 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 Jun 27, 2026 12:23 UTC
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Hope for kids with leukemia: new drug combo aims to boost remission
Disease control TerminatedThis phase 2 trial tests whether adding the targeted drug venetoclax to standard chemotherapy is safe and effective for children and young adults (up to age 22) with newly diagnosed acute myeloid leukemia (AML). The study aims to see if this combination can reduce the amount of c…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: St. Jude Children's Research Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:23 UTC
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New daily pill aims to tame psoriatic arthritis without injections
Disease control OngoingThis phase 3 study tests whether deucravacitinib, a daily pill, can reduce joint pain and swelling in people with active psoriatic arthritis who have never used biologic drugs. About 670 participants will receive either the drug or a placebo for 16 weeks, with a long-term extensi…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Bristol-Myers Squibb • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:23 UTC
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New strategy aims to boost chemo power in childhood leukemia
Disease control OngoingThis phase II trial tests whether giving a short course of azacitidine or decitabine before standard chemotherapy can improve outcomes for children with newly diagnosed acute myeloid leukemia (AML). The study enrolls 206 participants and focuses on tolerability, changes in DNA me…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: St. Jude Children's Research Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:23 UTC
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New hope for tough leukemia: drug cocktail targets resistant cancer
Disease control OngoingThis early-phase study tests a three-drug combination (navitoclax, venetoclax, and decitabine) in adults and teens with acute myeloid leukemia that returned or didn't respond to previous treatment. The goal is to find the safest dose and see if the combo can shrink or control the…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: City of Hope Medical Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:10 UTC
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New 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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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 Jun 27, 2026 12:09 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 Jun 27, 2026 12:09 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 CND261 tested for rheumatoid arthritis relief
Disease control OngoingThis early-stage study tests a new drug, CND261, in 47 adults with moderate to severe rheumatoid arthritis who haven't responded well to other treatments. The main goal is to check the drug's safety and how the body processes it. Researchers will also look for signs that it might…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Candid Therapeutics • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:08 UTC
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Last-Resort leukemia drug made available to 29 patients
Disease control TEMPORARILY_NOT_AVAILABLEThis program provides continued access to the drug vodobatinib for people with Philadelphia chromosome-positive chronic myeloid leukemia (CML) whose cancer has not responded to prior treatments. After the main study was stopped early for non-safety reasons, 29 patients who were s…
Sponsor: Sun Pharma Advanced Research Company Limited • 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 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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New PET scan could better spot tumors in kids with cancer
Diagnosis OngoingThis study tests whether a special PET scan using a radioactive form of methionine (a natural amino acid) can help doctors see tumors in children and young adults with various cancers, including brain tumors and sarcomas. About 503 participants will be scanned to see if the metho…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: St. Jude Children's Research Hospital • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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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 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 Jun 27, 2026 13:00 UTC
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Shingles vaccine trial aims to protect vulnerable patients
Prevention OngoingThis study tests the Shingrix vaccine in over 2,000 adults with autoimmune rheumatic diseases like rheumatoid arthritis and lupus, who are at higher risk for shingles. Researchers will compare vaccinated patients to unvaccinated ones to see if the vaccine is safe and triggers a s…
Phase: PHASE4 • Sponsor: University of Sao Paulo General Hospital • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:29 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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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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Pen and paper: a new tool for cancer recovery?
Symptom relief OngoingThis study looks at whether writing about their experiences can improve the health of Asian American breast cancer survivors. About 192 people who finished cancer treatment in the last 5 years will take part. They will write and report how they feel, and researchers will track an…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: M.D. Anderson Cancer Center • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:02 UTC
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Magic mushroom therapy offers hope for advanced cancer patients
Symptom relief OngoingThis study tests whether a single high dose of psilocybin (the active ingredient in magic mushrooms) combined with specialized talk therapy can help people with advanced cancer feel less anxious and more at peace. Fifteen adults with stage IV cancer will receive the treatment and…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: University Health Network, Toronto • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:01 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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Remote rehab: video calls may match In-Person therapy for Athletes' shoulder injuries
Symptom relief OngoingThis study compares physical therapy delivered through video calls to traditional in-person therapy for 50 young elite baseball players with rotator cuff problems. The goal is to see if remote therapy is as effective at improving shoulder function and reducing pain, and whether i…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Taichung Veterans General Hospital • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:07 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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New shot could ease pain of rare foot condition
Symptom relief OngoingThis phase 3 study tests an injection called EN3835 against a placebo for people with Ledderhose disease, which causes painful lumps on the soles of the feet. About 418 adults with foot pain from this condition will receive either the drug or a placebo. The main goal is to see if…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Endo USA Inc., a Keenova Therapeutics Company • 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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Liver shield: nutrient may prevent chemo side effect in young leukemia patients
Symptom relief OngoingThis study tests whether adding levocarnitine, a natural nutrient, to standard chemotherapy can prevent severe liver damage in teens and young adults (ages 15-39) with leukemia or lymphoma. About 440 participants will receive either chemotherapy alone or chemotherapy plus levocar…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Children's Oncology Group • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:00 UTC
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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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Talking therapy tackles tiredness in blood cancer patients
Symptom relief OngoingThis study looks at whether cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) can help adults with acute myeloid leukemia or lymphoma who feel very tired from their cancer or treatment. Participants will attend up to 7 counseling sessions to learn skills to cope with fatigue, anxiety, and depre…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: M.D. Anderson Cancer Center • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:35 UTC
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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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New nerve zapping technique could ease stubborn shoulder pain
Symptom relief OngoingThis study looks at whether a treatment called pulsed radiofrequency (PRF) applied to a key shoulder nerve can help people with long-lasting shoulder pain that hasn't improved with standard treatments like painkillers or physical therapy. The study involves 60 adults with chronic…
Sponsor: Gülçin Babaoğlu • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:30 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 a special massage beat shoulder pain? new study investigates
Symptom relief OngoingThis study looks at whether adding deep friction massage to a standard exercise program helps people with bicipital tendinitis (a painful shoulder condition). Researchers will measure pain, movement ability, fear of movement, and quality of life in 42 adults aged 20-55. The goal …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Firat University • 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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Parent training may boost school success for latino kids with cancer
Symptom relief OngoingThis study tests whether a high-intensity parenting program can improve learning and school functioning in Latino children being treated for leukemia or lymphoma. About 214 parents and children will take part. Parents in the high-intensity group will receive extra training in ski…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: City of Hope Medical Center • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:24 UTC
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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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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 Jul 04, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Marfan syndrome in kids: new study looks beyond the physical symptoms
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study observes 80 children with Marfan syndrome to understand how the condition impacts their quality of life, self-image, and ability to manage their health. Participants fill out questionnaires about their well-being and medication habits. The goal is to identify who might…
Sponsor: IRCCS Policlinico S. Donato • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 04, 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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New registry aims to unlock mysteries of Pregnancy-Related aortic tears
Knowledge-focused ENROLLING_BY_INVITATIONThis study is a national registry in China that will track 500 women who experience an aortic dissection (a tear in the main artery) during pregnancy or within 12 weeks after giving birth. Researchers will collect information on treatments and outcomes for both mothers and babies…
Sponsor: DeltaHealth Hospital · Shanghai • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 28, 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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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 Jun 27, 2026 14:02 UTC
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Scientists hunt for blood cancer clues in patient samples
Knowledge-focused ENROLLING_BY_INVITATIONThis study collects blood and bone marrow samples from up to 550 people with blood cancers like leukemia, lymphoma, and myelodysplastic syndrome. Researchers will study the cells, genes, and proteins in these samples to better understand how these cancers develop and to find new …
Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:01 UTC
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Do blood transfusions help at the end of life? a study asks patients and staff
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study looks at how patients with advanced blood cancers (like acute myeloid leukemia) who are not eligible for a cure, along with their nurses and doctors, feel about the benefits of blood transfusions. Researchers will give questionnaires before each transfusion to compare …
Sponsor: University Hospital, Montpellier • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:01 UTC
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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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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 Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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New scan could improve how we monitor bone metastases in breast cancer
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis phase 2 trial is testing whether a special type of PET/CT scan (FDG-PET/CT) can better measure how breast cancer that has spread to the bones responds to treatment. The study involves 138 participants with hormone receptor-positive metastatic breast cancer that is mostly in …
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: ECOG-ACRIN Cancer Research Group • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 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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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 Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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Lupus care under the microscope: new registry tracks Real-World treatment in kazakhstan
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study is a registry that will follow about 500 adults with lupus (SLE) in Kazakhstan to see how the disease behaves and how doctors treat it in everyday practice. Researchers will look at disease activity, organ damage, and which medications are used. No new treatments are b…
Sponsor: AstraZeneca • 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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Scientists track families to uncover Cancer's hidden causes
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study looks at people and families who have a high risk of cancer to learn what genes and environmental factors might increase that risk. Over 5,000 participants are followed over time with questionnaires, medical records, and optional genetic testing. No treatment is given,…
Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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Breathing in xenon: a new MRI scan to see lung damage?
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study at Duke University tests whether a special MRI scan using inhaled xenon gas can detect changes in lung function over time in people with progressive pulmonary fibrosis. Sixty adults with various types of lung scarring will have MRI scans before starting anti-fibrotic m…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Duke University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:08 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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Researchers hunt for clues to prevent dangerous clots in rare blood cancer
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study watches 242 adults with high-risk polycythemia vera (a rare blood cancer that thickens the blood) who have already had a blood clot. Researchers track health data like blood pressure, weight, and lab tests to see which factors best predict future clots. The goal is to …
Sponsor: Novartis Pharmaceuticals • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:06 UTC
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Researchers track Real-World side effects of ofev in lung disease patients
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study monitors the long-term safety of the drug Ofev in people with lung disease caused by scleroderma. Researchers are tracking side effects like diarrhea and nausea in 586 patients in Japan who are starting Ofev for the first time. The goal is to see how common these side …
Sponsor: Boehringer Ingelheim • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:04 UTC
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New study peers inside bone marrow to see how leukemia treatment affects it
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study looks at how radiation and chemotherapy change the bone marrow in people with acute leukemia. Researchers will use special scans and collect blood and bone marrow samples to track these changes over time. The goal is to learn more about the effects of treatment, not to…
Phase: EARLY_PHASE1 • Sponsor: City of Hope Medical Center • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:04 UTC
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New brain scan may predict chemo brain in young leukemia patients
Knowledge-focused TerminatedThis study tests a quick, non-invasive brain scan called Magnetic Resonance Fingerprinting (MRF) in children and young adults with acute leukemia. The goal is to see if the scan can detect early brain changes caused by chemotherapy. Participants also take a fun, game-like memory …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Case Comprehensive Cancer Center • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:03 UTC
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Psoriatic arthritis drug showdown: which treatment do patients stick with?
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study follows over 1,300 people with psoriatic arthritis who are starting either guselkumab (Tremfya) or an IL-17 inhibitor as part of their routine care. Researchers will track how long patients continue each treatment and monitor joint swelling and tenderness. The goal is …
Sponsor: Janssen Pharmaceutica N.V., Belgium • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:03 UTC
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Massive psoriasis registry tracks drug safety over years
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study is a large registry that follows nearly 16,000 people with psoriasis to monitor the long-term safety of several treatments, including biologic drugs like infliximab and ustekinumab. Participants receive their usual care while researchers track side effects, disease act…
Sponsor: Janssen Scientific Affairs, LLC • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:02 UTC
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Digital tools aim to close learning gaps for young cancer survivors
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study tests whether a special website and video coaching for parents can help children aged 6-12 who had leukemia or lymphoma improve their learning and school performance. Many children survive these cancers but may struggle with memory, attention, and thinking due to treat…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: City of Hope Medical Center • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:02 UTC
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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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Blood protein may reveal clues about ankylosing spondylitis
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study looks at a protein called progranulin in the blood of people with ankylosing spondylitis (a type of arthritis that affects the spine) and compares it to healthy volunteers. Researchers want to see if progranulin levels are linked to disease activity and whether they ch…
Sponsor: Kirsehir Ahi Evran Universitesi • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:01 UTC
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New study tracks how leukemia drug works outside the lab
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study follows 201 adults with chronic myeloid leukemia who are taking asciminib (Scemblix) as a third or later treatment option. Researchers want to see how long patients stay on the drug and how well it controls their cancer in real-world settings. The goal is to gather pra…
Sponsor: Novartis Pharmaceuticals • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:00 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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Skin cells may reveal secrets of deadly aortic bulges
Knowledge-focused ENROLLING_BY_INVITATIONThis study looks at skin cells (fibroblasts) from people with Marfan syndrome and other genetic conditions that cause thoracic aortic aneurysms (a bulging of the main artery in the chest). Researchers want to find out how these cells behave differently and what genes or proteins …
Sponsor: IRCCS Policlinico S. Donato • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:39 UTC
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New scan could spare leukemia patients from painful biopsies
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study tests whether a special PET/CT scan using a radioactive tracer called FLT can measure how well chemotherapy is working in people with newly diagnosed acute myeloid leukemia (AML). The scan lights up fast-growing cancer cells, and researchers want to see if it can predi…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:38 UTC
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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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Can an app help older leukemia patients track their health at home?
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis pilot study tests whether adults aged 65 and older with acute leukemia can use a digital platform to complete health questionnaires from home. Twenty participants will fill out surveys about their quality of life and symptoms on a tablet or phone, with results sent directly …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Fundación para la Investigación Biosanitaria del Principado de Asturias • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:36 UTC
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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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What matters most? new study puts quality of life first for older leukemia patients
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study looks at how quality of life differs among older adults (60+) newly diagnosed with acute myeloid leukemia (AML) who receive either intensive or non-intensive chemotherapy. Researchers aim to build a decision-making model that helps patients and doctors choose treatment…
Sponsor: H. Lee Moffitt Cancer Center and Research Institute • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:35 UTC
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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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Doctor education may boost use of cheaper biologic drugs
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study looks at whether offering doctors educational meetings about biosimilar medications leads them to prescribe more of these lower-cost alternatives instead of the original brand-name drugs. About 1,325 clinicians who prescribe adalimumab for conditions like rheumatoid ar…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Brigham and Women's Hospital • 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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Massive hip replacement study seeks best stem length
Knowledge-focused ENROLLING_BY_INVITATIONThis study looks at over 110,000 people who had hip replacement surgery to see if a longer or shorter hip stem works better. It compares death rates, how often the hip implant needs to be replaced, and patient-reported pain and function. The goal is to find out which stem length …
Sponsor: JointResearch • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:32 UTC
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Massive biobank aims to unlock Cancer's secrets
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study collects tissue and blood samples from 1,600 people with various advanced cancers, along with their medical information, over the course of their treatment. Researchers will store these samples and data in a biobank for current and future studies. The goal is to better…
Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:32 UTC
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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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Blood test could revolutionize sarcoma monitoring
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study is testing whether a liquid biopsy (a blood test that detects tumor DNA) can help predict outcomes for people with Ewing sarcoma or osteosarcoma. Researchers will collect blood samples from 340 patients at diagnosis and track their health over time. The goal is to see …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Dana-Farber Cancer Institute • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:29 UTC
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Can rheumatic patients safely get multiple vaccines at once? new study investigates
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study looks at how well COVID-19 booster vaccines work in people with rheumatic diseases (like arthritis) who take medications that affect their immune system. Researchers want to see if getting the COVID-19 booster at the same time as other routine vaccines (like tetanus or…
Phase: PHASE4 • Sponsor: Oregon Health and Science 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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Scientists probe Osteosarcoma's drug resistance in 763-Patient study
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study analyzes tumor and blood samples from 763 people with bone cancer (osteosarcoma) to understand why some tumors resist chemotherapy. Researchers will test how cancer cells respond to drugs in the lab and look for genetic clues. The goal is to learn more about treatment …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:28 UTC
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New PET tracer could light up brain tumors
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis phase 1 study tests a new PET imaging tracer called 89Zr-cRGDY in 17 people with malignant brain tumors or pituitary adenomas. The tracer is given in a very small dose to see how it spreads and clears from the body. The goal is to improve brain tumor imaging, not to treat th…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center • 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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Fibroid treatment showdown: which procedure stands the test of time?
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis nationwide registry follows 578 women with uterine fibroids who choose either radiofrequency ablation (Acessa) or myomectomy. Researchers track symptom changes, quality of life, and need for repeat treatment over three years. The goal is to understand which procedure provide…
Sponsor: University of California, San Francisco • 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