Decompression sickness
MONDO:0020797A condition occurring as a result of exposure to a rapid fall in ambient pressure. Gases, nitrogen in particular, come out of solution and form bubbles in body fluid and blood. These gas bubbles accumulate in joint spaces and the peripheral circulation impairing tissue oxygenation causing disorientation, severe pain, and potentially death.
Also known as: bends, decompression sickness, Bends, CAISSON DIS, Caisson Disease, Caisson Diseases, Caisson disease, Compressed air disease
5 clinical trials for this condition and its sub-types.
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New drug aims to prevent Diver's bends
Disease control OngoingThis study tests whether an experimental drug called rhu-pGSN can reduce harmful inflammation caused by rapid decompression after high-pressure exposure. Thirty-six healthy, trained divers will be placed in a hyperbaric chamber to simulate a deep dive. Some will receive the drug …
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: BioAegis Therapeutics Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:55 UTC
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AI boosts brain scan accuracy in massive new trial
Diagnosis ENROLLING_BY_INVITATIONThis study tests whether an AI tool can help radiologists read brain CT and MRI scans more accurately and quickly. Researchers will compare how well doctors, AI alone, and doctors using AI together can spot abnormalities, urgent findings, and classify diseases. The goal is to red…
Sponsor: Yaou Liu • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:00 UTC