Digestive system disorder
MONDO:0004335A disease or disorder that involves the digestive system.
Also known as: digestive disease, digestive system disease, digestive system disease or disorder, digestive system disorder, disease of digestive system, disease or disorder of digestive system, disorder of digestive system, gastroenterological system disease
15323 clinical trials for this condition and its sub-types.
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Can a triple punch of immunotherapy and chemoradiation wipe out esophageal tumors before surgery?
⭐️ CURE ⭐️ Recruiting nowThis trial is testing whether giving a combination of two immunotherapies (ipilimumab and sintilimab) along with chemotherapy and radiation before surgery can completely eliminate cancer cells in people with locally advanced esophageal cancer. About 44 adults with resectable esop…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Sun Yat-sen University • Aim: ⭐️ CURE ⭐️
Last updated Aug 09, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Pfizer launches massive trial of c. diff vaccine for seniors
⭐️ VACCINE ⭐️ Recruiting nowThis study tests whether a vaccine can prevent C. difficile infection in adults 65 and older. About 32,000 participants will receive either the vaccine or a placebo shot. The study will track infections and side effects over up to three and a half years.
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Pfizer • Aim: ⭐️ VACCINE ⭐️
Last updated Aug 16, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Smart drugs take on rare salivary gland cancer in new trial
Disease control Recruiting nowThis phase II trial is testing whether newer targeted drugs (trastuzumab emtansine and trastuzumab deruxtecan) work better than standard chemotherapy plus trastuzumab for people with HER2-positive or HER2-low salivary gland cancer that has come back, spread, or cannot be removed.…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: NRG Oncology • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 18, 2026 02:00 UTC
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New hope for colorectal cancer: experimental drug faces off against avastin
Disease control Recruiting nowThis Phase 3 trial is testing whether a new medicine called PF-08634404, combined with standard chemotherapy, works better than the current treatment Avastin plus chemo for people whose colorectal cancer has spread. About 800 participants who have not had prior treatment for meta…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Pfizer • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 18, 2026 02:00 UTC
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New combo aims to shrink tumors and cut radiation for young cancer patients
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether adding the immunotherapy drug nivolumab to standard chemotherapy (gemcitabine and cisplatin) before radiation therapy is safe and effective for children and young adults (up to age 21) with newly diagnosed nasopharyngeal carcinoma. The goal is to see if t…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 18, 2026 02:00 UTC
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Last-Resort drug access opens for advanced pancreatic cancer patients
Disease control AVAILABLEThis program offers daraxonrasib to adults with metastatic pancreatic cancer that has worsened after prior treatment and who have no other good options. It is for patients who cannot join ongoing clinical trials. The goal is to provide access to this experimental drug when no sta…
Sponsor: Revolution Medicines, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 18, 2026 02:00 UTC
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New diabetes drug HM15275 enters Mid-Stage trial
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a new medicine called HM15275 in people with type 2 diabetes. The goal is to see if it can lower blood sugar levels (HbA1c) safely over 36 weeks. About 180 adults who manage their diabetes with diet, exercise, or metformin will take part. Half will get the drug, …
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Hanmi Pharmaceutical Company Limited • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 18, 2026 02:00 UTC
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New hope for advanced cancers? pfizer launches early trial of PF-08046033
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-stage study tests a new medicine called PF-08046033 in adults with advanced lung, esophageal, or skin cancers that have spread or can't be removed. The main goal is to check safety and find the right dose. Researchers will also look for early signs that the drug may he…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Pfizer • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 18, 2026 02:00 UTC
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Can a stronger radiation blast tame pancreatic cancer?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis phase III trial tests whether giving a higher dose of radiation can help people with locally advanced pancreatic cancer live longer. Participants must have already had 4-6 months of chemotherapy. The study compares higher-dose radiation to standard care (more chemo, observat…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: NRG Oncology • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 18, 2026 02:00 UTC
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Can a Two-Pill combo calm the Gut's inflammatory fire?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-stage trial explores whether adding two experimental capsules, ND-12 and H-6, to standard mesalazine treatment can better control chronic inflammatory diarrhea in adults, including those with active ulcerative colitis. Participants will take the combination or a placeb…
Phase: EARLY_PHASE1 • Sponsor: The Second Hospital of Nanjing Medical University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 18, 2026 02:00 UTC
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Baby poop refeeding: could it speed up recovery after bowel surgery?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a procedure called mucous fistula refeeding in 120 infants who have a temporary bowel opening (enterostomy). The idea is to take the baby's own stool and put it back into the lower bowel to help it get ready to work again. The goal is to see if this helps babies …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Leipzig • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 18, 2026 02:00 UTC
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New drug combo trial aims to fight advanced cancers
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a new drug called BMS-986340, alone or with other cancer treatments, in people with advanced solid tumors like lung, colon, or breast cancer. The goal is to find safe doses and check for side effects. About 1,100 adults with tumors that have worsened after standa…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Bristol-Myers Squibb • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 18, 2026 02:00 UTC
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Less neck surgery may spare shoulder function in oral cancer patients
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether a less invasive surgery called sentinel lymph node biopsy can replace standard neck dissection for early-stage oral cavity cancer. About 686 patients will be randomly assigned to one of the two procedures. The goal is to see if the gentler approach mainta…
Phase: PHASE2, PHASE3 • Sponsor: NRG Oncology • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 18, 2026 02:00 UTC
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New pill targets tough pancreatic cancer mutation
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a new oral drug, VS-7375, alone or with another drug (cetuximab), in 180 people with metastatic pancreatic cancer that has a specific genetic change called KRAS G12D. The goal is to see if the drug shrinks tumors and is safe. Participants must have this mutation …
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Verastem, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 18, 2026 02:00 UTC
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New device aims to zap precancerous esophagus cells
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early study tests a new device that uses heat to remove abnormal cells in the esophagus of people with Barrett's esophagus, a condition that can lead to cancer. The study has two parts: first, a small group of people scheduled for esophagus removal surgery will help find the…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Digma Medical Ltd. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 18, 2026 02:00 UTC
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Immune cell boost plus targeted procedure shows promise for inoperable liver tumors
Disease control Recruiting nowThis Phase 2 trial tests whether adding a special immune cell infusion (GKL-006) to a standard procedure that blocks blood flow to tumors (TACE) can shrink liver cancers that cannot be removed by surgery. About 48 adults with unresectable hepatocellular carcinoma will receive the…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Beijing Gene Key Life Technology Co., Ltd • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 18, 2026 02:00 UTC
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Could existing cancer drugs tackle rare tumors? new trial aims to find out
Disease control Recruiting nowThis trial tests whether two approved drugs, dabrafenib and trametinib, can treat rare cancers that have a specific genetic change called BRAF V600. These drugs are already used for melanoma and lung cancer, but researchers want to see if they help people with other cancer types.…
Phase: PHASE2, PHASE3 • Sponsor: Cancer Research UK • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 18, 2026 02:00 UTC
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New study matches colorectal cancer patients to precision drugs
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests the safety and effectiveness of targeted therapies or immunotherapies in people with metastatic colorectal cancer (cancer that has spread). Participants are assigned to a treatment based on specific biomarkers found in their tumor. The goal is to see if these per…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Hoffmann-La Roche • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 18, 2026 02:00 UTC
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Can a simple patch stop diabetes device skin woes?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis trial tests whether a silicone-based or a hydrocolloid patch placed under insulin pumps or glucose monitors can prevent contact dermatitis from coming back in children aged 2-18. Participants will use different patches and attend visits for skin exams, ultrasounds, and quest…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Steno Diabetes Center Copenhagen • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 18, 2026 02:00 UTC
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Can a diabetes drug fix liver energy problems in fatty liver disease?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study looks at whether the diabetes drug pioglitazone can improve how the liver processes energy in people with nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) and type 2 diabetes. Researchers will measure liver mitochondrial function using special tracers before and after 16 weeks…
Phase: PHASE4 • Sponsor: The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 18, 2026 02:00 UTC
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Can a new injection tame chronic hepatitis b?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-stage trial is evaluating an investigational drug called ACT201, given as an injection, to see if it is safe and tolerable. The study first tests single and multiple doses in healthy volunteers, then moves to people with chronic hepatitis B whose virus is already suppr…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Xiamen Amoytop Biotech Co., Ltd. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 18, 2026 02:00 UTC
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Engineered immune cells take on metastatic tumors in new trial
Disease control Recruiting nowThis phase 2 trial tests whether a patient's own white blood cells, genetically modified in a lab to recognize and attack their specific tumor mutations, can shrink metastatic cancers. Participants include people with several advanced solid tumors or multiple myeloma who have exh…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 18, 2026 02:00 UTC
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Can spreading out radiation beat a single dose for brain tumors?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis Phase III trial tests whether giving radiation in three smaller doses (FSRS) works better than a single large dose (SRS) for cancer that has spread to the brain. About 269 adults with lung, breast, melanoma, kidney, or gastrointestinal cancers will be randomly assigned to on…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: NRG Oncology • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 18, 2026 02:00 UTC
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Could probiotics be the key to better digestion?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis trial tests whether taking a daily probiotic supplement for 8 weeks can relieve constipation in adults. Participants are randomly assigned to receive either the probiotic or a placebo, and researchers track changes in bowel habits, gut symptoms, and overall well-being throug…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Wecare Probiotics Co., Ltd. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 18, 2026 02:00 UTC
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New drug targets cancer spread in first human trial
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-phase trial tests a new drug called metarrestin in people with advanced solid tumors that have spread (metastasized). The goal is to find a safe dose and see if it can shrink tumors. The study includes adults with pancreatic, breast, or other solid tumors, and children…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 18, 2026 02:00 UTC
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New monthly shot could help people with obesity shed pounds
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a once-monthly injection called berobenatide to help adults with overweight or obesity lose weight. About 954 participants will receive either the drug or a placebo for 20 months. The goal is to see if the drug is safe and effective for weight loss, including in …
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Pfizer • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 18, 2026 02:00 UTC
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Tailored radiation: new trial aims to personalize cancer treatment
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests personalized radiotherapy approaches for people with lung cancer, brain metastases, or other solid tumors. It aims to see if adapting radiation based on how a patient responds is safe and effective. About 45 adults will participate, receiving either extra radiati…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 18, 2026 02:00 UTC
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New smart drug targets tough cancers in first human trial
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-stage trial tests a new drug called M7437 in people with advanced solid tumors that have not responded to standard treatments. M7437 is an antibody-drug conjugate designed to deliver chemotherapy directly to cancer cells that have a specific marker (Ly6E). The study ai…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: EMD Serono Research & Development Institute, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 18, 2026 02:00 UTC
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How far should surgeons go? a trial tests deeper lymph node removal for colon cancer
Disease control Recruiting nowThis trial asks whether removing a wider set of lymph nodes (D3) during left colon cancer surgery improves 5-year survival compared to the standard removal (D2). It enrolls about 1,381 people with adenocarcinoma located between the splenic flexure and rectosigmoid junction. Resea…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Russian Society of Colorectal Surgeons • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 18, 2026 02:00 UTC
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New hope for head and neck cancer: which drug works best with radiation?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study compares two treatments for people with advanced head and neck cancer who cannot use the standard drug cisplatin. About 454 participants will receive either cetuximab (a targeted antibody) or a chemotherapy combo (carboplatin + paclitaxel) alongside precise radiation t…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: NRG Oncology • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 18, 2026 02:00 UTC
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New drug FOG-001 takes on Hard-to-Treat cancers
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-phase trial is testing a new drug, FOG-001, in about 595 people with advanced or metastatic solid tumors, including colorectal, prostate, and liver cancers. The drug is given alone or with other cancer treatments to see if it is safe and shrinks tumors. The study is cu…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Parabilis Medicines, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 18, 2026 02:00 UTC
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Could an immunotherapy boost help fight stomach cancer?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis clinical trial is testing whether adding the immunotherapy drug nivolumab to standard chemotherapy (paclitaxel and ramucirumab) can help people with advanced stomach or esophageal cancer live longer. The study includes 224 adults whose cancer has a specific marker (PD-L1 CPS…
Phase: PHASE2, PHASE3 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 18, 2026 02:00 UTC
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New drug aims to tame tumor-triggered low blood sugar in rare cancer patients
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a new medicine called ersodetug for people whose tumors cause dangerously low blood sugar that standard treatments can't control. About 16 adults with insulin-producing tumors will receive the drug alongside their usual care. The main goal is to see if ersodetug …
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Rezolute • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 18, 2026 02:00 UTC
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New combo therapy aims to boost radiation for tough pancreatic tumors
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-phase trial tests a drug called XER-001 (a form of amifostine given through a tube into the small intestine) combined with precise radiation therapy for people with locally advanced pancreatic cancer that cannot be removed by surgery. The study will enroll 36 participa…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Xerient Pharma • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 18, 2026 02:00 UTC
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New pill targets Hard-to-Treat cancers in early trial
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-stage study is testing an experimental oral drug, VVD-133214, in people with advanced solid tumors that have specific genetic features (MSI or dMMR). The drug works by blocking a protein that helps these cancers grow. The study will check safety and how well the drug w…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Vividion Therapeutics, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 18, 2026 02:00 UTC
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New hope for advanced liver cancer: radiation boosts immunotherapy in major trial
Disease control Recruiting nowThis phase 3 trial is for people with advanced liver cancer that has spread to nearby blood vessels. It compares standard immunotherapy drugs (atezolizumab and bevacizumab) alone versus the same drugs plus targeted radiation (SBRT). The goal is to see if adding radiation helps pa…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: NRG Oncology • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 18, 2026 02:00 UTC
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New cocktail of drugs could shrink stomach tumors before surgery
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests several new drug combinations given before and after surgery for stomach or esophageal cancer. About 100 people with resectable tumors will receive these treatments to see if they are safe and can shrink or eliminate the cancer. The goal is to improve outcomes by…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: AstraZeneca • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 18, 2026 02:00 UTC
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New combo therapy aims to buy more time for bile duct cancer patients
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study compares standard chemotherapy (gemcitabine and oxaliplatin) alone versus the same drugs plus a liver-directed chemotherapy (HAI FUDR/dexamethasone) in people with bile duct cancer that has spread within the liver but cannot be removed surgically. About 164 adults with…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 18, 2026 02:00 UTC
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New hope for advanced bowel cancer: experimental drug combo enters major trial
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether a new drug called pumitamig, combined with chemotherapy, works better than the current standard treatment (bevacizumab plus chemo) for people with advanced colorectal cancer that cannot be removed by surgery. About 990 adults who have not yet been treated…
Phase: PHASE2, PHASE3 • Sponsor: Bristol-Myers Squibb • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 18, 2026 02:00 UTC
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Could a simple questionnaire transform diabetes consultations?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis trial tests whether using a diabetes-specific questionnaire during annual check-ups can improve the quality of care for people with type 2 diabetes. About 2,000 adults with type 2 diabetes from 30 general practices in Denmark will take part. Half of the practices will use th…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Aarhus • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 18, 2026 02:00 UTC
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New pill combo aims to fight stomach cancer when first treatment fails
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether taking oral paclitaxel plus fruquintinib can help people with advanced stomach or gastroesophageal junction cancer after their first treatment stops working. About 150 adults will receive either the new drug combo or standard chemotherapy chosen by their …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Harbin Medical University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 18, 2026 02:00 UTC
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New pfizer combo aims to outperform current therapy for stomach cancer
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a new experimental drug, PF-08634404, combined with chemotherapy in people with advanced stomach, gastroesophageal junction, or esophageal cancer that has not been treated before. The trial has two parts: first checking safety and response, then comparing the new…
Phase: PHASE2, PHASE3 • Sponsor: Pfizer • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 18, 2026 02:00 UTC
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Can a stool transplant soothe an inflamed pouch?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis trial tests whether fecal microbiota transplant (FMT) — transferring stool from a healthy donor pouch into an inflamed one — can safely ease chronic pouchitis, a complication after ulcerative colitis surgery. Participants first take antibiotics and a bowel prep, then receive…
Phase: EARLY_PHASE1 • Sponsor: Maia Kayal • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 18, 2026 02:00 UTC
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New drug cocktail targets rare bile duct cancer
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether combining three drugs—pemigatinib, atezolizumab, and bevacizumab—can help control advanced bile duct cancer that has a specific genetic change (FGFR2 fusion). About 25 adults whose cancer has not responded to other treatments will take part. The main goal…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: M.D. Anderson Cancer Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 18, 2026 02:00 UTC
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New targeted combo aims to outsmart Hard-to-Treat colorectal cancer
Disease control Recruiting nowThis phase 3 trial is testing whether adding the targeted drugs calderasib and cetuximab to standard chemotherapy can help people with a specific gene mutation (KRAS G12C) in advanced colorectal cancer live longer without their cancer growing. About 477 participants will receive …
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 18, 2026 02:00 UTC
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New 4-Drug cocktail aims to fight tough colorectal cancer
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a combination of up to 4 experimental drugs (retifanlimab, TriAdeno vaccine, N-803, and SX-682) in people with metastatic colorectal cancer that has spread and not responded to prior treatments. The goal is to see if the combination can shrink tumors and improve …
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 18, 2026 02:00 UTC
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New hope for liver cancer: pfizer tests experimental drug
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a new drug called PF-08634404, given alone or with another drug (ipilimumab), in adults with advanced liver cancer that cannot be surgically removed. The goal is to check safety, side effects, and whether the drug shrinks tumors. About 138 participants will recei…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Pfizer • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 18, 2026 02:00 UTC
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Could family clinics cure hepatitis c as well as specialists?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis trial tests whether treating hepatitis C in primary care clinics, with non-specialist doctors, works as well as the standard specialist care in Brazil. It also evaluates the use of rapid tests and self-testing to find more people with the infection. The goal is to see if a s…
Phase: PHASE4 • Sponsor: Oswaldo Cruz Foundation • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 18, 2026 02:00 UTC
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New drug TUB-030 targets Hard-to-Treat cancers in early trial
Disease control Recruiting nowThis trial tests a new drug called TUB-030 in adults with advanced solid tumors, including head and neck, lung, and breast cancers. The goal is to find the safest and most effective dose. Participants receive the drug every three weeks and are monitored for side effects and tumor…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Tubulis GmbH • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 16, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New chemo delivery method aims to shrink untreatable colon tumors
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a procedure called transarterial infusion chemotherapy (TAIC) for people with colorectal cancer that cannot be removed by surgery. Instead of giving chemo through a vein, TAIC delivers it directly to the tumor's blood supply, which may boost effectiveness and red…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Quanda Liu • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 16, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New hope for celiac sufferers: drug targets gut damage despite strict diet
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests an experimental drug called DONQ52 in people with active celiac disease who still have gut damage and symptoms even after following a gluten-free diet for at least a year. About 92 adults will receive either the drug or a placebo to see if it can heal the small i…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Chugai Pharmaceutical • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 16, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug combo aims to shrink Hard-to-Treat colorectal tumors
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests an experimental drug called telisotuzumab adizutecan combined with standard chemotherapy in people whose colorectal cancer has spread. The goal is to see if the combination shrinks tumors and is safe. About 390 adults will take part at hospitals worldwide.
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: AbbVie • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 16, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New weekly shot could help obese diabetics shed pounds and control blood sugar
Disease control Recruiting nowThis Phase 3 trial is testing a new weekly injection called enicepatide for weight loss in 1600 people who are obese or overweight and also have type 2 diabetes. The drug works by mimicking natural hormones that help control appetite and blood sugar. Participants will receive eit…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Hoffmann-La Roche • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 16, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Free veggies and cooking classes aim to tame diabetes in pregnancy
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a program that delivers fresh produce to the homes of pregnant women with type 1 or 2 diabetes who also struggle to afford healthy food. Participants also get group classes on diabetes, nutrition, and cooking, plus help finding other resources. The goal is to see…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Ohio State University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 16, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New hope for advanced liver cancer: immunotherapy cocktails under study
Disease control Recruiting nowThis clinical trial is testing several combinations of immunotherapy drugs to see if they can shrink or control advanced liver cancer. The study is for people with a type of liver cancer called hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) that has spread or cannot be removed by surgery. Partic…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Hoffmann-La Roche • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 16, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New study tracks how well risankizumab tames ulcerative colitis in daily life
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study follows 200 adults in Japan with moderate to severe ulcerative colitis who are already prescribed risankizumab by their doctor. Researchers will track how well the drug controls symptoms like diarrhea and rectal bleeding over up to 156 weeks. The goal is to see if the …
Sponsor: AbbVie • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 16, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New hope for advanced cancer: experimental drug CR-001 enters human trials
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a new drug called CR-001 in adults with advanced solid tumors that have spread. The goal is to find the safest dose and see if it can shrink tumors. About 290 people will take part in this early-phase trial.
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Crescent Biopharma, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 16, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a daily pill tame obesity and type 2 diabetes?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis trial is testing an experimental once-daily pill called ASC30 in adults who are overweight or have obesity and also have type 2 diabetes. The study aims to see if ASC30 can help with long-term weight loss and improve blood sugar control compared to a placebo. Participants wi…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Ascletis Pharma (China) Co., Limited • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 16, 2026 00:00 UTC
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A stitch in time: could a device make abdominal closure safer?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis trial compares two ways of closing the abdomen after open colorectal surgery: a device-assisted method (SutureTOOL) versus the traditional manual technique. The goal is to see if the device helps reduce the chance of an incisional hernia forming within one year. Participants…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Suturion AB • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 16, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New pill plus chemo aims to tackle tough pancreatic cancer
Disease control Recruiting nowThis Phase 3 trial tests whether adding an experimental oral drug called atebimetinib to a modified chemotherapy regimen helps people with metastatic pancreatic cancer live longer. About 510 adults who have not had prior treatment will receive either the new combination or standa…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Immuneering Corporation • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 16, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New antibody combo aims to outperform standard therapy in Tough-to-Treat colorectal cancer
Disease control Recruiting nowThis phase 3 trial tests whether a new drug called petosemtamab, combined with chemotherapy, works better than the current standard treatment (cetuximab plus chemotherapy) for people with left-sided colorectal cancer that cannot be surgically removed or has spread. The study incl…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Genmab • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 16, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a common antioxidant rescue failing livers?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis trial tests whether adding N-acetylcysteine (NAC) to standard care improves survival in adults with acute liver failure not caused by acetaminophen. Sixty-two patients will be randomly assigned to receive NAC or standard care alone. The study tracks survival at 28 days, hosp…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: King Edward Medical University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 16, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can radiation kickstart the immune system against stubborn GI cancers?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study is for people with advanced gastrointestinal cancers that are growing despite immunotherapy. Researchers want to see if adding targeted radiation to one tumor can help the immune system attack other tumors throughout the body. About 28 participants will receive radiati…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of California, San Francisco • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 16, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Psoriasis drug may be safe for patients with fatty liver
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study looks at how long adults with plaque psoriasis and a common liver condition called MASLD (fatty liver disease) continue taking the drug secukinumab. Researchers will review medical records from several Spanish hospitals to track treatment duration and changes in liver …
Sponsor: Novartis Pharmaceuticals • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 16, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Gene therapy takes on hepatitis b: first human trial launches
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-stage study tests a new gene therapy called PBGENE-HBV in 45 adults with chronic hepatitis B who are already on antiviral medication. The goal is to see if the treatment is safe and can help control the virus. Participants must be in good health and have no liver scarr…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Precision BioSciences, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 16, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New hope for kids with severe gut disease: drug trial launches
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a new medicine called afimkibart in children aged 2 to 17 with moderate to severe ulcerative colitis, a disease that causes inflammation and sores in the colon. The goal is to see if the drug can safely help children feel better and achieve remission (no symptoms…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Hoffmann-La Roche • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 16, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could alternating chemo drugs boost survival in biliary cancer?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis phase 2 trial tests whether alternating between two chemotherapy regimens (mFOLFOX and mFOLFIRI) works better than using just one (mFOLFOX) as a second-line treatment for advanced biliary tract cancer. The study will enroll 130 adults whose cancer has progressed after first-…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Seoul National University Bundang Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 16, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Fish oil treatment tested for kids with liver damage from IV nutrition
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study is testing the safety of Omegaven, a fish oil-based fat emulsion, in 40 children under 18 who have developed liver problems (cholestasis) from long-term IV nutrition. The main goal is to see how many children develop essential fatty acid deficiency during at least 8 we…
Sponsor: Fresenius Kabi • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 16, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Pregnant women with hepatitis c get new hope in drug trial
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study is testing the safety and drug levels of glecaprevir/pibrentasvir, a hepatitis C treatment, in 30 pregnant women with or without HIV. The goal is to see how the drug works during pregnancy and to monitor the health of both mothers and their infants up to 10 weeks after…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 16, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Blood test could guide anal cancer treatment, reducing side effects
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether a blood test (ctDNA) can help doctors customize the dose of chemoradiation for people with anal cancer. Depending on how the tumor responds, some patients may get a lower radiation dose to reduce side effects, while others may get a higher dose or an adde…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Jennifer Dorth • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 16, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can targeted liver chemo turn inoperable tumors into operable ones?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis trial tests whether delivering chemotherapy directly to the liver through a pump, combined with standard systemic chemotherapy, can shrink liver tumors from colorectal cancer enough to allow surgery. The study enrolls people whose liver metastases are initially inoperable bu…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 16, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New pill combo takes on Hard-to-Treat cancers
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-stage trial tests two experimental pills (PF-07799544 and PF-07799933) taken twice daily at home by adults with advanced solid tumors that have a specific gene change called BRAF V600. The study aims to find safe doses and see if the drugs can shrink tumors. About 124 …
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Pfizer • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 16, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New study tests switch from IV to At-Home shots for gut disease
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study is testing the drug vedolizumab (Entyvio) in 400 adults with moderate to severe ulcerative colitis or Crohn's disease. Participants first receive the drug through an IV for 6 weeks, then switch to injections under the skin for the rest of the year. The main goal is to …
Phase: PHASE4 • Sponsor: Takeda • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 16, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New pill takes on tough pancreatic cancer in major trial
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a new daily pill, GFH375, against standard chemotherapy in 320 people with advanced pancreatic cancer that has a specific KRAS G12D gene mutation. Participants must have already tried at least one standard treatment. The goal is to see if the new drug helps peopl…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Genfleet Therapeutics (Shanghai) Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 16, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Triple-Drug attack on stomach cancer shows promise in major trial
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether adding a second immunotherapy drug (ipilimumab) to the standard combination of sintilimab and chemotherapy helps shrink stomach tumors before surgery and keeps cancer from coming back afterward. About 720 adults with resectable stomach or gastroesophageal…
Phase: PHASE2, PHASE3 • Sponsor: Innovent Biopharmaceutical Technology (Hangzhou) Co., LTD. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 16, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New hope for pancreatic cancer: experimental drug combo enters large trial
Disease control Recruiting nowThis large Phase 2/3 trial is testing whether adding an investigational drug called telisotuzumab adizutecan to standard chemotherapy (FOLFOX) can help people with metastatic pancreatic cancer live longer or shrink their tumors. About 900 participants will be randomly assigned to…
Phase: PHASE2, PHASE3 • Sponsor: AbbVie • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 16, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New hope for kids with colitis: risankizumab trial launches
Disease control Recruiting nowThis phase 3 study tests the drug risankizumab in about 120 children aged 2 to 18 with moderate to severe ulcerative colitis. The trial has three parts: an initial 12-week IV treatment period, a 52-week maintenance phase where patients get one of two doses by injection, and a lon…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: AbbVie • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 16, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New hope for Tough-to-Treat colon cancer: experimental drug combo enters final testing
Disease control Recruiting nowThis Phase 3 trial tests a new drug called precemtabart tocentecan, alone or with bevacizumab, against a standard treatment for metastatic colorectal cancer that has progressed after prior therapies. About 1,020 participants will be randomly assigned to one of three treatment gro…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: EMD Serono Research & Development Institute, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 16, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug combo shows promise in shrinking liver tumors before surgery
Disease control Recruiting nowThis trial tests whether giving the immunotherapy drug durvalumab along with standard chemotherapy before surgery can shrink high-risk liver cancer (cholangiocarcinoma) and reduce the amount of tissue that needs to be removed. About 27 patients with resectable tumors will receive…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 16, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug MRG007 enters early human testing for Hard-to-Treat cancers
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-phase trial tests a new drug called MRG007 (ARR-217) in people with advanced solid tumors that have not responded to standard treatments. The study aims to find a safe dose and check if the drug can shrink tumors. About 405 participants with colorectal, gastric, or pan…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: ArriVent BioPharma, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 15, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug combo aims to shrink Hard-to-Treat neuroendocrine tumors
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether combining Lutathera (a radioactive drug given by IV) with Olaparib (a pill) can shrink neuroendocrine tumors in the pancreas or intestine that cannot be removed by surgery. About 56 adults will receive the treatment over several cycles. The goal is to fin…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 15, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New cancer drug YL211 enters first human tests
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-stage trial tests a new drug called YL211 in 155 people with advanced solid tumors who have no standard treatment options left. The study has three parts: first, finding a safe dose; then, confirming that dose; and finally, testing how well it works. The main goals are…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: MediLink Therapeutics (Suzhou) Co., Ltd. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 15, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Engineered immune cells take aim at stubborn cancers
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a new therapy where a person's own white blood cells are collected, genetically modified in a lab to recognize and attack cancer cells with a specific mutation (KRAS G12V), and then infused back. Participants also receive chemotherapy and a drug to boost cell act…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 15, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New weekly shot could help chinese adults shed pounds and control diabetes
Disease control Recruiting nowThis phase 3 trial is testing a once-weekly injection called enicepatide in 300 Chinese adults who are obese or overweight, with or without type 2 diabetes. The drug works by mimicking two gut hormones to reduce appetite and improve blood sugar control. Participants will receive …
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Hoffmann-La Roche • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 15, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New inhaled insulin combo aims to simplify diabetes care for teens
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a new approach for teens (ages 10-17) recently diagnosed with type 1 diabetes. They will use an inhaled insulin called Afrezza along with a long-acting injected insulin. The goal is to see if this combination helps keep blood sugar in a healthy range and is safe …
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Mannkind Corporation • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 15, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could your own tumor cells fight cancer? new trial tests immune cell therapy
Disease control Recruiting nowThis phase 2 trial tests whether specially selected immune cells taken from a patient's own tumor, grown in large numbers in the lab, and given back along with the drug pembrolizumab (Keytruda) can shrink tumors in people with metastatic colorectal, pancreatic, ovarian, breast, o…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 15, 2026 00:00 UTC
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AI-Powered food app and smart glucose monitor could transform diabetes management
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether an AI app called SnapD, which recognizes Thai food and estimates nutrition, can help people with type 2 diabetes and overweight improve their blood sugar control. Some participants will also use a continuous glucose monitor (CGM) that tracks sugar levels …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Ramathibodi Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 15, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could a vaccine help fight Hard-to-Treat cancers?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-stage trial is testing an experimental vaccine called YMN-136 in people with advanced liver, pancreatic, or biliary tract cancer that has progressed after standard treatment. The main goal is to check the vaccine's safety and find the best dose, while also seeing if it…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: West China Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 15, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Smart patch lets gut surgery patients go home days earlier
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a wearable patch called MultiSense that tracks heart rate and other vital signs for five days after a patient leaves the hospital following major digestive surgery. The goal is to see if the patch allows high-risk patients to be discharged earlier while still cat…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Rhythm Diagnostic Systems • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 15, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Biomarker-Guided combo aims to outsmart tough cancers
Disease control Recruiting nowThis phase II trial is testing whether the combination of cabozantinib (a targeted therapy) and nivolumab (an immunotherapy) can shrink or stabilize advanced melanoma and head and neck cancers that have stopped responding to prior immunotherapy. Researchers are also checking if t…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 15, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Engineered immune cells take aim at Hard-to-Treat cancers
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a new treatment for adults with certain cancers (pancreatic, kidney, breast, melanoma, or ovarian) that have a protein called CD70. Doctors take a sample of your blood, modify your white blood cells in a lab to recognize and attack CD70, and then give them back t…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 15, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Experimental combo aims to tackle stubborn colorectal cancer
Disease control Recruiting nowThis trial is testing whether combining pidnarulex (a drug that blocks cancer cell growth) with cemiplimab (an immunotherapy that helps the immune system attack cancer) is safe and effective for people with advanced colorectal cancer that no longer responds to standard treatments…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 15, 2026 00:00 UTC
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A glucose Monitor's second chance: can it tame type 1 diabetes in High-Risk teens?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis pilot study tests whether intermittent use of a continuous glucose monitor (CGM), along with regular medical visits, diabetes education, and psychological support, can improve blood sugar control in children and adolescents with high-risk type 1 diabetes in the Dominican Rep…
Sponsor: Life for a Child Program, Diabetes Australia • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 15, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New hope for Hard-to-Treat cancers: GTAEXS617 enters human trials
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a new drug called GTAEXS617 in people with advanced solid tumors (like lung, pancreatic, or ovarian cancer) that have not responded to standard treatments. The main goals are to check safety, find the right dose, and see if the drug can shrink tumors. About 230 p…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Exscientia AI Ltd., a wholly owned subsidiary of Recursion Pharmaceuticals, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 15, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug targets tough pancreatic cancer in early trial
Disease control Recruiting nowThis phase 2 study tests an experimental drug called BT5528 in adults with metastatic pancreatic cancer that has spread and worsened after one prior treatment. The drug targets a specific protein on cancer cells. Researchers will measure how well it shrinks tumors and track side …
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: BicycleTx Limited • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 15, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Double attack on mutant KRAS: can two targeted drugs outsmart resistant cancers?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-phase trial is testing whether combining two experimental drugs, JAB-21822 and JAB-3312, can safely shrink or control advanced solid tumors that carry a specific KRAS G12C mutation. The study includes people with cancers like non-small cell lung, colorectal, or pancrea…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Allist Pharmaceuticals, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 15, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could a tiny glucagon shot before workout stop blood sugar crashes in type 1 diabetes?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether a low dose of glucagon, given before exercise, can prevent blood sugar drops in adults with type 1 diabetes who use an automated insulin pump. Eighteen participants will exercise after a meal, comparing glucagon to a standard glucose drink. The goal is to…
Phase: PHASE4 • Sponsor: Steno Diabetes Center Copenhagen • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 15, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug cocktail takes on seven tough cancers
Disease control Recruiting nowThis phase 2 trial is testing a drug called datopotamab deruxtecan (Dato-DXd), alone or with other cancer medicines, in people with advanced or metastatic solid tumours. The study includes seven cancer types and aims to see if the drug shrinks tumours and how safe it is. Around 4…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: AstraZeneca • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 15, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a blood test and MRI tailor cancer therapy to each patient?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis trial tests whether giving extra chemotherapy or a combination of chemotherapy and immunotherapy after standard treatment can improve outcomes for people with nasopharyngeal carcinoma. The choice of treatment is based on each patient's risk level, determined by changes in a …
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Fudan University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 15, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug combo aims to tame tough Crohn's
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests if the drug vorinostat is safe and can help people with moderate-to-severe Crohn's disease by reducing gut inflammation. Participants who respond well may then receive a maintenance treatment with ustekinumab for up to two years. The goal is to control symptoms a…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 15, 2026 00:00 UTC
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MRNA vaccine takes on liver cancer in tiny early trial
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early study tests a PD-1 mRNA vaccine in 9 adults with advanced liver cancer that has not responded to standard treatments. The vaccine is given as weekly shots for four weeks, then a fifth shot a month later. The main goal is to check safety, but researchers will also see i…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: West China Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 15, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New antibody takes aim at Hard-to-Treat liver cancer
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a new drug called AZD9793 in people with advanced liver cancer that has spread. The drug is an antibody designed to help the body's immune cells find and attack cancer cells. The main goals are to check if the drug is safe and if it can shrink tumors. About 304 a…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: AstraZeneca • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 15, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New hope for Kids' diarrhea: drug plus fluids tested
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests how the drug rifaximin (Xifaxan) works in children aged 6 to 11 with acute diarrhea likely caused by bacteria. Half the children get the drug plus oral rehydration therapy, the other half get rehydration alone. Researchers want to see if adding the drug helps dia…
Phase: PHASE4 • Sponsor: Bausch Health Americas, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 15, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could a cancer drug slow bile duct tumors?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a drug called tivozanib in people with bile duct cancer that cannot be removed by surgery and has already been treated with chemotherapy. The goal is to find the safest dose and see if the drug can shrink tumors or slow the cancer. Participants take tivozanib by …
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 15, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New liposomal drug takes on advanced cancers
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests an experimental drug called SMP-3124LP, which is a liposomal (fat-encapsulated) version of a cancer-fighting compound. It is for adults with advanced solid tumors that have not responded to standard treatments. The trial has two parts: first, finding the safest d…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Sumitomo Pharma America, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 14, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Pancreas cancer surgery showdown: total removal may boost survival
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study looks at whether removing the entire pancreas is better than removing just part of it for people with certain cancers in the head of the pancreas who are at high risk of complications. The main goal is to see if total removal helps patients live longer without hurting …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Insel Gruppe AG, University Hospital Bern • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 14, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Simple foot exercises may ease diabetic nerve pain and prevent foot problems
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether a 12-week program of supervised foot and ankle exercises can help people with diabetes who have nerve damage in their feet. The exercises are done in groups at primary care clinics. Researchers will measure changes in symptoms, foot movement, and quality …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Sao Paulo General Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 14, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Spirulina's secret protein may shield the liver during surgery
Disease control Recruiting nowThis trial tests whether phycocyanin, a natural protein from spirulina, can reduce liver injury and support recovery in adults having part of their liver removed due to intrahepatic cholangiocarcinoma. About 30 participants will take either phycocyanin or a placebo daily for thre…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Second Affiliated Hospital, Zhejiang University, School of Medicine • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 14, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New hope for hard-to-treat colorectal cancer: triple therapy enters phase 2 trial
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a new oral drug (SR-8541A) combined with two immunotherapy drugs for people with a tough-to-treat type of colorectal cancer (MSS-CRC) that has spread and stopped responding to standard treatments. The goal is to find the best dose and see if the combination is sa…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Stingray Therapeutics • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 14, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Which scope technique wins for tiny rectal tumors?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis trial compares two minimally invasive endoscopic procedures—underwater endoscopic mucosal resection (UEMR) and endoscopic submucosal dissection (ESD)—for removing small rectal neuroendocrine tumors (NETs) that are 10 mm or smaller. The goal is to see if UEMR is as effective …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Nanfang Hospital, Southern Medical University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 14, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Gene therapy trial offers hope for babies with rare, deadly metabolic disease
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a one-time gene therapy called ECUR-506 in baby boys under 9 months old with a severe form of OTC deficiency, a genetic disorder that prevents the body from breaking down ammonia. The goal is to see if the treatment is safe and can reduce dangerous ammonia levels…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: iECURE, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 14, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a pill outsmart Tumors' defenses?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis trial tests an experimental oral drug called TT-702 in people with advanced solid tumors. The drug works by blocking a protein that tumors use to hide from the immune system. The study aims to find the safest dose of TT-702 when given alone and in combination with an immunot…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Cancer Research UK • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 14, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a diabetes drug protect blood vessels in type 1 diabetes?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis phase 2 trial tests whether dulaglutide, a drug used for type 2 diabetes, can improve small blood vessel function in adults with type 1 diabetes. The study involves 47 participants aged 18-40 with long-standing type 1 diabetes. Researchers measure blood flow and insulin sens…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: AdventHealth Translational Research Institute • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 14, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Double drug attack on ulcerative colitis shows promise
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether combining two drugs—vedolizumab and tofacitinib—can quickly bring moderate to severe ulcerative colitis under control. About 65 adults will receive both drugs for 8 weeks, and those who respond will continue on vedolizumab alone for nearly a year. The goa…
Phase: PHASE4 • Sponsor: Takeda • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 14, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug combo targets Hard-to-Treat cancers with genetic weakness
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-phase study tests a combination of two drugs (BMS-986504 and olaparib) in adults with advanced solid tumors that have lost a gene called MTAP. The main goal is to find safe doses and understand side effects. About 36 people will take part, and the study is currently re…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: M.D. Anderson Cancer Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 14, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New pill aims to speed liver healing after cancer surgery
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests an experimental drug called HRX215 in people who had part of their liver removed because colon cancer spread there. The drug is meant to help the liver grow back and work better after surgery. About 80 adults will take either HRX215 or a placebo for 28 days, and …
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: HepaRegeniX GmbH • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 14, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug could help people with short bowel syndrome ditch IV nutrition
Disease control Recruiting nowThis phase 2 trial tests a new drug called HM15912 (sonefpeglutide) in 18 adults with short bowel syndrome who need intravenous nutrition. The study aims to see if the drug is safe and can help the gut absorb more nutrients, potentially reducing the need for IV support. Participa…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Hanmi Pharmaceutical Company Limited • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 14, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug aims to boost insulin sensitivity in type 2 diabetes
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a single dose of a new drug, ALN-4324, to see if it improves how the body uses insulin in people with type 2 diabetes. About 40 adults who are on a stable dose of metformin will take part. The main goal is to measure changes in insulin sensitivity using a glucose…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Alnylam Pharmaceuticals • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 14, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New hope for bile duct cancer: drug may delay return after surgery and chemo
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a drug called ivosidenib in people with a specific type of bile duct cancer (IDH1-mutated) that has been surgically removed. After standard chemotherapy, participants take ivosidenib daily to see if it helps keep the cancer from returning. The trial involves 40 a…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Institut für Klinische Krebsforschung IKF GmbH at Krankenhaus Nordwest • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 14, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could a tailored diet before surgery boost liver cancer recovery?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis trial tests whether a personalized nutrition plan, combined with exercise and psychological support before surgery, can improve outcomes for people with primary liver cancer. Participants are randomly assigned to receive either standard dietary advice or an enhanced program …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Second Affiliated Hospital, Zhejiang University, School of Medicine • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 14, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could a simple algorithm help doctors write better exercise prescriptions?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a new digital tool called P3-EX that helps doctors create personalized exercise plans for patients with heart disease risk factors like high blood pressure, diabetes, and obesity. Researchers will recruit 24 doctors and 48 patients to compare the new tool with a …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Connecticut • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 14, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could a diabetes drug curb alcohol cravings and save livers?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether tirzepatide, a drug approved for weight management, can help people with alcohol use disorder and related liver disease drink less and improve liver health. 120 adults will receive weekly injections of tirzepatide or a placebo for 12 weeks. Researchers wi…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 14, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New hope for Hard-to-Treat colorectal cancer: immunotherapy before liver surgery
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether giving immunotherapy before surgery can help people with a common type of colorectal cancer (MSS) that has spread to the liver. About 24 participants will receive the drug dupilumab before their liver surgery. The goal is to see if this approach is safe a…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Dan Feng • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 14, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New hope for hard-to-treat colon cancer? trial launches for MSS patients.
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests if a new combination of drugs (DSP107 and atezolizumab) works better than an existing treatment (fruquintinib) for people with advanced colorectal cancer that is microsatellite stable (MSS). About 90 adults who have already tried other therapies will be randomly …
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Kahr Bio Australia Pty Ltd • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 14, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug pumitamig takes on nivolumab in stomach cancer showdown
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study compares two drug combinations for people with advanced stomach, gastroesophageal junction, or esophageal cancer that hasn't been treated yet. One group gets pumitamig plus chemotherapy, the other gets nivolumab plus chemotherapy. The goal is to see which combo works b…
Phase: PHASE2, PHASE3 • Sponsor: Bristol-Myers Squibb • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 14, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New immune drug PHST001 enters first human trials for Hard-to-Treat cancers
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-phase trial is testing a new drug called PHST001, which helps the immune system attack cancer cells by blocking a protein called CD24. The study will first test PHST001 alone, then in combination with standard chemotherapy, in adults with advanced solid tumors (includi…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Pheast Therapeutics • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 14, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New hope for hard-to-treat pancreatic cancer: drug combo aims to make tumors removable
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a new drug (HRS-4642) combined with standard chemotherapy (nab-paclitaxel and gemcitabine) in 30 people with locally advanced pancreatic cancer that has a specific gene change (KRAS G12D). The goal is to shrink tumors enough to allow surgery. Participants will ha…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: The First Affiliated Hospital with Nanjing Medical University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 14, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New antibody drug combo targets Hard-to-Treat cancers
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a new drug called AZD8205, alone or with another drug (rilvegostomig), in people with advanced solid tumors like breast, ovarian, and lung cancers. The trial has two phases: first to find the safest dose, then to see if it shrinks tumors. About 460 adults whose c…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: AstraZeneca • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 14, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New pill aims to break the cycle of repeat c. diff infections
Disease control Recruiting nowThis phase 2 trial tests an oral drug called ibezapolstat in 20 people who have had three or more C. diff infections in the past year. The goal is to see if the drug can cure the current infection and reduce the chance of it coming back. Participants will take the drug twice a da…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Acurx Pharmaceuticals Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 14, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New device aims to grow gut length for short bowel patients
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a device called the Eclipse XL1 that is placed inside the body to slowly stretch and lengthen the remaining small intestine in people with short bowel syndrome. The goal is to improve nutrition and reduce the need for intravenous feeding. The study will enroll 40…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Eclipse Regenesis, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 14, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Double-Drug attack on Crohn's: could two biologics be better than one?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study is testing whether combining two different biologic drugs can better control moderate to severe Crohn's disease. One hundred adults will first receive either vedolizumab plus adalimumab or vedolizumab plus ustekinumab. Those who respond well will then switch to vedoliz…
Phase: PHASE4 • Sponsor: Takeda • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 14, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug cocktail targets Hard-to-Treat tumors
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests an experimental drug called AZD9574, taken alone or with other anti-cancer medicines, in about 695 people whose advanced solid tumors have grown despite prior treatment. The main goals are to check the drug's safety and find the right dose. Researchers will also …
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: AstraZeneca • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 14, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Exercise and a diabetes drug: a One-Two punch for blood vessels?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis trial tests whether 16 weeks of exercise training, liraglutide treatment, or both can improve blood vessel function and insulin sensitivity in adults with type 2 diabetes. Participants are randomly assigned to one of three groups and are studied before and after the interven…
Phase: PHASE4 • Sponsor: University of Virginia • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 14, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug trial aims to tame gut disease in kids
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a daily pill called filgotinib in 80 children aged 8 to 17 with moderate to severe ulcerative colitis, a chronic gut disease. The goal is to see if the drug can reduce inflammation and help children feel better. All participants receive the drug, and the study tr…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Alfasigma S.p.A. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 14, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can learning to cope boost Crohn's treatment? new trial aims to find out
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether adding a structured coping skills program to standard biologic medication improves emotional well-being and disease remission in people with early Crohn's disease. 170 adults with active Crohn's for less than 5 years will receive either the coping program…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 14, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Smart insulin system aims to protect moms and babies in diabetes pregnancy
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether an automated insulin delivery system (CamAPS FX) can help women with type 1 diabetes maintain better blood sugar control before and during pregnancy, compared to their usual insulin routine. The trial will enroll 305 women aged 18-45 who are either planni…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Rigshospitalet, Denmark • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 14, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could a weekly shot free short bowel patients from IV bags?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis phase 3 trial tests glepaglutide, a synthetic hormone given as a twice-weekly injection, in 90 adults with short bowel syndrome who rely on IV nutrition. The goal is to see if the drug can safely reduce the amount of IV support needed. Participants will be randomly assigned …
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Zealand Pharma • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 14, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a new immune drug outsmart Hard-to-Treat tumors?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis trial tests an experimental drug called STAR0602, which is designed to help the immune system attack cancer cells. It is being studied in people with advanced solid tumors that have not responded to standard treatments. The drug is given alone or combined with chemotherapy, …
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Marengo Therapeutics, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 13, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New wearable could double diabetes monitoring power
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study is testing a new wearable device that continuously measures both glucose (sugar) and ketone levels in adults with type 1 diabetes. The device is worn for 15 days and its readings are compared to standard lab tests. The goal is to see if it is accurate and safe enough f…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Henan University of Science and Technology • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 13, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New enzyme pill could help cystic fibrosis patients digest food better
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a new medicine called ANG003 for people with cystic fibrosis who have trouble digesting food (exocrine pancreatic insufficiency). The medicine is a type of enzyme replacement therapy, similar to the current standard treatment Creon. About 113 participants will re…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Anagram Therapeutics, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 13, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New combo therapy aims to stop head and neck cancer from returning
Disease control Recruiting nowThis phase II trial is testing whether adding chemotherapy or chemo-immunotherapy before standard salvage surgery can improve outcomes for patients with PD-L1 positive head and neck cancer that has come back. About 180 participants will receive either carboplatin and paclitaxel, …
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 13, 2026 00:00 UTC
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App aims to supercharge GLP-1 weight-loss drugs with personalized meal plans
Disease control Recruiting nowThis trial tests whether a mobile app called NutriSteppe can improve blood sugar control and weight loss in adults with type 2 diabetes or obesity who are already taking GLP-1 medications like semaglutide. Over 12 weeks, half the participants will use the app for personalized mea…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Kazakh Academy of Nutrition • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 13, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New antibody M0324 enters first human trials for Hard-to-Treat cancers
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-stage study is testing a new drug called M0324, a bispecific antibody designed to target cancer cells. The trial will look at M0324 alone, with the immunotherapy pembrolizumab, and with chemotherapy in about 77 people with advanced solid tumors that have not responded …
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: EMD Serono Research & Development Institute, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 13, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could a bile acid blocker prevent esophageal cancer?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis phase 2 trial tests whether obeticholic acid can reduce damage from bile acids in people with Barrett's esophagus, a condition that can lead to esophageal cancer. About 30 adults with Barrett's esophagus will take the drug or a placebo for 6 months. Researchers will measure …
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 13, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New hope for liver cancer: Triple-Drug cocktail enters Mid-Stage trial
Disease control Recruiting nowThis phase 2 trial tests whether adding lenvatinib to the STRIDE regimen (durvalumab plus tremelimumab) works better than STRIDE alone for people with advanced liver cancer that cannot be surgically removed. About 140 adults who have not had prior systemic therapy will be enrolle…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Canadian Cancer Trials Group • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 13, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New oral drug shows promise for rare sun allergy conditions
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study is for people with erythropoietic protoporphyria (EPP) or X-linked protoporphyria (XLP), rare conditions that cause severe pain and skin reactions to sunlight. The purpose is to check the long-term safety of an oral medication called dersimelagon. About 301 participant…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Tanabe Pharma America, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 13, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug aims to stop liver decline in PBC patients with cirrhosis
Disease control Recruiting nowThis Phase 3 trial tests whether seladelpar, a daily pill, can improve outcomes for people with primary biliary cholangitis (PBC) who also have compensated cirrhosis. About 318 adults will receive either seladelpar or a placebo for up to 36 months. The study tracks serious events…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Gilead Sciences • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 13, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Gut bacteria and minerals: a new hope for ulcerative colitis remission?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis trial is testing whether adding a Lactobacillus probiotic or a trace element supplement to standard ulcerative colitis treatment can help keep the disease in remission. About 132 adults with mild to moderate ulcerative colitis will be randomly assigned to one of three groups…
Phase: PHASE4 • Sponsor: National Hepatology & Tropical Medicine Research Institute • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 13, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a modified stomach bypass speed up recovery in advanced gastric cancer?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis trial compares two surgical bypass procedures for people with advanced stomach cancer that blocks the passage of food. The standard approach connects the stomach directly to the small intestine, while the experimental approach adds a partial partition of the stomach to reduc…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Gyeongsang National University Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 13, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New pill targets stubborn colorectal cancer mutation
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests an experimental pill called VS-7375, designed to block a specific cancer-driving protein (KRAS G12D). The trial includes people with metastatic colorectal cancer that has this mutation. Some participants receive VS-7375 alone, others get it combined with an antib…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Verastem, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 13, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New radioactive 'Smart Bomb' targets Hard-to-Treat cancers
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study is testing a new way to find and treat several types of advanced solid tumors, including kidney, pancreatic, and colorectal cancers. It uses a special radioactive compound that attaches to a protein found on these cancer cells. The study has multiple parts: first, to s…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Lumara Bio Oncologics GmbH • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 13, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Weekly insulin shot could replace daily pokes for diabetes patients
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests if a new insulin that is injected just once a week works as well as daily insulin shots to control blood sugar in people with type 2 diabetes. About 586 adults who have never used insulin before will take either the weekly insulin or a standard daily insulin for …
Phase: PHASE4 • Sponsor: Novo Nordisk A/S • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 13, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Engineered immune cells take on Hard-to-Treat cancers
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-phase study tests a new treatment called TNhYP218 CAR T cells for people with solid tumors that have high levels of a protein called mesothelin, including mesothelioma. Participants' own immune cells are collected, modified in a lab to better attack cancer, and then gi…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 13, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can an ancient herbal remedy deflate harmful gut cysts?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis trial tests whether the traditional Japanese medicine TJ-134 can help people with symptomatic pneumatosis cystoides intestinalis, a condition where gas-filled cysts form in the intestinal wall. Participants receive either TJ-134 or lactomin daily for 8 weeks. The study measu…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Showa Inan General Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 13, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can sealing the wound after polyp removal cut bleeding risk?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis trial tests whether completely closing the wound left after removing large flat colon polyps (at least 20 mm) reduces complications like delayed bleeding or perforation. About 686 adults scheduled for polyp removal will be randomly assigned to either have the wound closed wi…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Centre hospitalier de l'Université de Montréal (CHUM) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 13, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New insulin pump system put to the test in 400-Person safety trial
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study is checking if a new insulin pump (NMX8) and continuous glucose monitor (DS5/Simplera Sync) are safe for people with type 1 or type 2 diabetes. About 400 participants, ages 7 to 85, will first wear the sensor for up to 40 days, then use the pump for about 90 days while…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Medtronic MiniMed, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 13, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New chemo sequence aims to make pancreatic tumors operable
Disease control Recruiting nowThis phase 2 trial is testing whether giving two different chemotherapy regimens one after the other can shrink pancreatic tumors that are borderline or locally advanced, making them easier to remove surgically. The study enrolls 64 adults with pancreatic adenocarcinoma. Particip…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Wake Forest University Health Sciences • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 13, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can adding a fourth drug shrink large liver tumors that invade the portal vein?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis trial is testing whether adding hepatic arterial infusion chemotherapy (HAIC) to a combination of lenvatinib, sintilimab, and drug-eluting bead chemoembolization (DEB-TACE) can better control large liver cancers (over 7 cm) that have spread into the portal vein. About 320 pa…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Second Affiliated Hospital of Guangzhou Medical University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 13, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Meals on wheels for diabetes: new study tests food delivery to fight hunger and improve health
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether a nutrition program that provides twice-daily meal delivery for up to 90 days after hospital discharge, plus diet education, can reduce food insecurity in people with type 1 or type 2 diabetes. About 160 hospitalized patients who screen positive for food …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Stanford University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 13, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug cocktail targets metastatic colorectal cancer in early trial
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-phase trial is testing whether adding an experimental drug called CA-4948 to standard chemotherapy (FOLFOX) and a targeted therapy (bevacizumab) is safe for people with metastatic colorectal cancer. About 24 adults whose cancer has spread and cannot be surgically remov…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 13, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug targets Hard-to-Treat cancers by homing in on a specific protein
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests an experimental drug called SG1906 in people with advanced solid tumors that have a specific protein (CLDN18.2) on their surface. The trial has two parts: first, finding the safest dose, and then checking for early signs that the drug can shrink tumors. About 60 …
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Hangzhou Sumgen Biotech Co., Ltd. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 13, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug aims to protect dialysis Patients' hearts
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a drug called CSL300 in people with end-stage kidney disease who are on dialysis and have signs of inflammation. The goal is to see if it can reduce the risk of heart attacks or heart-related death. About 3110 adults will take part, and half will get the drug whi…
Phase: PHASE2, PHASE3 • Sponsor: CSL Behring • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 13, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Shielding immune cells during radiation: a new strategy against esophageal cancer?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis trial is testing whether a special radiation technique, called lymphocyte-sparing radiotherapy, can reduce the drop in immune cells (lymphocytes) that often happens during standard chemoradiation for esophageal cancer. The study will compare this new approach to conventional…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Ruijin Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 13, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug MGC026 takes on advanced cancers in first human trial
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-phase trial tests MGC026, a biologic drug given by IV, in 250 adults with advanced solid tumors that have not responded to standard treatments. The study has two parts: first, finding a safe dose, then expanding to see if the drug shrinks tumors. Participants receive u…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: MacroGenics • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 13, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug combo targets Hard-to-Treat cancers in early trial
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a new drug called AZD4956, alone or with other cancer drugs, in people with advanced or spreading solid tumors that have a specific DNA repair defect (HRR deficiency). The main goals are to check safety, find the best dose, and see if the drug can shrink tumors. …
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: AstraZeneca • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 13, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New hope for pancreatic cancer: targeted drug may delay return in BRCA patients
Disease control Recruiting nowThis phase II trial is testing whether the drug olaparib can help prevent pancreatic cancer from coming back in people who have already had surgery and chemotherapy and carry a BRCA1, BRCA2, or PALB2 mutation. Olaparib is a targeted therapy that blocks a repair enzyme cancer cell…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 13, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a new basket catheter clear large bile duct stones better?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis trial compares two devices used to remove large bile duct stones (10 mm or larger): the Vortic Catch V basket catheter and a standard basket catheter. The goal is to see which device clears more stones completely and whether one is faster or safer. About 100 people with know…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Akira Horiuchi • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 13, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New Triple-Action drug takes on Hard-to-Treat cancers
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-phase study tests a new drug called HLX3902 in about 48 people with advanced prostate cancer or other solid tumors that have stopped responding to standard treatments. The main goal is to check the drug's safety and find the best dose. The drug is designed to help the …
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Shanghai Henlius Biotech • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 13, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Blood test may spare throat cancer patients from full radiation
Disease control Recruiting nowThis trial is testing whether a blood test that detects HPV DNA can help doctors safely reduce the amount of radiation given after surgery for HPV-positive throat cancer. After surgery, patients with undetectable HPV DNA in their blood may receive a lower dose of radiation, while…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Indiana University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 13, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could surgery extend life in advanced stomach cancer after a good response to therapy?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis trial asks a key question: for people with advanced metastatic stomach cancer whose tumors shrink significantly after initial medical therapy (called conversion therapy), does adding radical surgery improve their chances of living longer without the disease progressing? The …
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Fudan University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 13, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Tailored therapy may save colons in severe ulcerative colitis
Disease control Recruiting nowThis trial is testing whether personalized, adaptive treatment strategies can help people hospitalized with acute severe ulcerative colitis. The approach adjusts medication based on how each patient responds, aiming to improve outcomes and reduce the need for colon removal. The s…
Phase: PHASE4 • Sponsor: Berinstein, Jeffrey • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 13, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New weekly shot aims to stop liver disease from getting worse
Disease control Recruiting nowThis Phase 3 trial tests whether survodutide, a weekly injection, can improve liver outcomes in 1590 adults with NASH or MASH cirrhosis. Participants are randomly assigned to receive survodutide or a placebo, along with diet and exercise counseling. The study will track serious l…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Boehringer Ingelheim • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 12, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug combo aims to protect kidneys in diabetes
Disease control Recruiting nowThis Phase 2 trial tests two experimental drugs, ALN-ANG3 and evinacumab, in 270 people with diabetic kidney disease. The drugs block a protein called ANGPTL3 to lower blood fats. Researchers will measure changes in urine protein and kidney function over time to see if the drugs …
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Regeneron Pharmaceuticals • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 12, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a chemo boost outsmart lingering colon cancer cells?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis trial is testing whether giving a stronger chemotherapy regimen (mFOLFIRINOX) early can improve outcomes for people with stage II-III colon cancer who still have signs of cancer DNA in their blood during standard adjuvant chemo. Participants are randomly assigned to either r…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Seoul National University Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 12, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a Two-Drug attack shrink Hard-to-Treat colorectal tumors?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis phase 3 trial is testing whether an experimental immunotherapy called IBI363, combined with the anti-angiogenic drug bevacizumab, can help people with advanced colorectal cancer that has stopped responding to standard treatments. About 550 adults whose cancer has progressed …
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Innovent Biologics (Suzhou) Co. Ltd. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 12, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could a new drug heal bleeding ulcers faster? trial pits tegoprazan against lansoprazole
Disease control Recruiting nowThis trial compares two medicines—tegoprazan and lansoprazole—for healing bleeding stomach ulcers. Adults with bleeding peptic ulcers receive one of the two drugs daily for 14 days, along with standard care like IV fluids and a stomach exam. A second exam after treatment checks w…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Indonesia University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 12, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could a diabetes drug help heal fatty livers?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study looks at how the liver responds to food and a drug called semaglutide in people with non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD). About 84 adults, including healthy volunteers, will take part. Researchers will check if semaglutide can reduce liver fat and damage over 30 …
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 12, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New weekly shot aims to tame type 2 diabetes
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a new medicine called UBT251, given as a weekly shot, in 300 adults with type 2 diabetes. Some participants will get UBT251, others will get a placebo or an existing drug (semaglutide). The goal is to see if UBT251 can safely lower blood sugar and help with weigh…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Novo Nordisk A/S • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 12, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New hope for rare cancers: drug combo trial launches
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a combination of two drugs, nilotinib (a pill) and paclitaxel (given by IV), for people with rare advanced cancers that have not responded to standard treatments. The goal is to see if the drugs can shrink or stop tumor growth. About 82 adults with specific rare …
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 12, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Diabetes drug tirzepatide tested for type 1 in new trial
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether tirzepatide, a drug used for type 2 diabetes, can help people with type 1 diabetes. Researchers will measure how the body responds to insulin and meals before and after 6 weeks of treatment. 44 adults with type 1 diabetes who use an automated insulin pump…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Victor Chang Cardiac Research Institute • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 12, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Double immunotherapy may keep nasopharyngeal cancer at bay
Disease control Recruiting nowThis phase II trial tests whether adding the immunotherapy drug relatlimab to standard nivolumab maintenance therapy can extend the time before cancer grows or spreads in patients with recurrent or metastatic nasopharyngeal cancer linked to Epstein-Barr virus. Participants first …
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 12, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New Antibody-Drug conjugate enters human trials for advanced cancers
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-stage trial tests IM-1021, an antibody-drug conjugate designed to deliver a cancer-killing drug directly to tumor cells. It enrolls 117 adults with advanced solid tumors or B-cell lymphomas that have not responded to standard treatments. The main goals are to check saf…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Immunome, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 12, 2026 00:00 UTC
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MRNA cancer shots: new hope or hype?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-stage trial tests two experimental mRNA therapies (mRNA-4106 and mRNA-4200) in 42 people with advanced solid tumors like melanoma, lung, or liver cancer. Some participants receive the mRNA therapy alone, others get it combined with the immunotherapy drug pembrolizumab.…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: ModernaTX, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 12, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New combo therapy aims to freeze and burn liver cancer
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a device that uses both freezing and heating to destroy liver tumors in people with liver cancer or colorectal cancer that has spread to the liver. The goal is to see if this approach improves how long patients live without their cancer growing, and whether it ac…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Fudan University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 12, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a phone app tame gestational diabetes?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis trial tests whether a smartphone app called SPARK can help women with gestational diabetes manage their condition. Participants receive standard care, and some also use the app to support healthy eating, physical activity, and blood sugar tracking. The study looks at blood s…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Karolinska Institutet • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 12, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug targets Hard-to-Treat cancers in large trial
Disease control Recruiting nowThis phase 2 trial is testing an experimental drug called patritumab deruxtecan (HER3-DXd) in 740 people with advanced solid tumors, including melanoma, lung, breast, and other cancers. The drug is given by IV every three weeks. The main goal is to see if the drug shrinks tumors.…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Daiichi Sankyo • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 12, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New weekly shot could reverse liver damage in MASH patients
Disease control Recruiting nowThis phase 3 trial tests survodutide, a weekly injection, in 1800 adults with MASH and moderate to advanced liver fibrosis. Participants receive either the drug or a placebo for up to 7 years, alongside diet and exercise advice. The goal is to see if survodutide can improve or re…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Boehringer Ingelheim • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 12, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Experimental pill SHY-ONC6 takes on Hard-to-Treat cancers
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-stage trial tests an experimental oral drug called SHY-ONC6 in people with advanced or metastatic solid tumors (including breast, colon, lung, pancreatic, and others) that have stopped responding to standard treatments. The study aims to find a safe dose and check for …
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: SHY Therapeutics • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 12, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can precision protons spare rectal cancer patients from harsh side effects?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis trial is testing whether proton beam radiation, a more precise form of radiation, causes fewer stomach and bowel side effects than standard photon radiation when given before surgery for high-risk rectal cancer. About 254 patients will be randomly assigned to receive either …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Alexander Valdman • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 12, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New hope for kids with Crohn's: drug trial targets remission
Disease control Recruiting nowThis phase 3 trial tests a drug called afimkibart in 100 children aged 2-17 with moderate-to-severe Crohn's disease. The goal is to see if it can help children feel better and heal their intestines. Participants will receive the drug as an IV infusion or injection, and researcher…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Hoffmann-La Roche • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 12, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug may reduce insulin shots for young diabetes patients
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a drug called teplizumab in people aged 1 to 25 who were recently diagnosed with type 1 diabetes. The goal is to see if teplizumab can help control blood sugar and reduce the need for insulin at mealtimes. Participants will receive either teplizumab or a placebo …
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Sanofi • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 12, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New weekly shot could transform diabetes care
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a new once-weekly injection called NNC0662-0419 in 270 adults with type 2 diabetes. It compares the drug against a placebo and an approved medication, semaglutide, to see how well it controls blood sugar and promotes weight loss. The trial is currently recruiting…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Novo Nordisk A/S • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 12, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New radiation therapy targets Hard-to-Treat colorectal cancer
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-stage study is testing a new treatment for people with metastatic colorectal cancer that has stopped responding to standard therapies. The treatment uses a two-step process to deliver a radioactive particle directly to cancer cells, aiming to control the disease. About…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Hoffmann-La Roche • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 12, 2026 00:00 UTC
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A new radiation combo may spare the rectum in early cancer
Disease control Recruiting nowThis trial tests whether a combination of contact X-ray brachytherapy and short-course radiotherapy can preserve the rectum in people with early-stage rectal cancer. Participants receive this experimental radiation regimen, with some also getting chemotherapy. The goal is to see …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Alexander Valdman • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 12, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can tailored fluid dosing tame pancreatitis?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis trial tests whether giving fluids based on real-time changes in stroke volume—a measure of how much blood the heart pumps—can improve outcomes in people with moderate to severe acute pancreatitis. Standard care uses a fixed weight-based amount, which can sometimes lead to fl…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Southern California • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 12, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Daily pill aims to tackle weight and diabetes together
Disease control Recruiting nowThis phase 3 study tests aleniglipron, an oral medication taken once daily, for helping adults with obesity or overweight and type 2 diabetes manage their weight over the long term. Participants receive either aleniglipron or a placebo for 76 weeks. The main goal is to see how mu…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Gasherbrum Bio, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Structure Therapeutics • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 12, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Personalized cell therapy aims to tame type 1 diabetes in early trial
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-stage study is testing a new treatment called GNTI-122 for adults who were recently diagnosed with type 1 diabetes. The therapy is made from a person's own blood cells and is designed to help rebalance the immune system. Sixteen participants will receive either a low o…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: GentiBio, Inc • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 12, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can online therapy stop insulin resistance in HIV patients? new trial aims to find out
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether an internet-based depression treatment called cognitive behavioral therapy (iCBT-D) can prevent insulin resistance from getting worse in adults with HIV who are on antiretroviral therapy and have depression. Researchers will compare the online therapy pro…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Indiana University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 12, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Lung-Directed chemo spray aims to stop cancer spread
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a procedure called pulmonary suffusion, which delivers the chemotherapy drug cisplatin directly to the lungs through a minimally invasive method. The goal is to control any remaining cancer cells after surgery or ablation in patients with sarcoma or colorectal ca…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Roswell Park Cancer Institute • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 12, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug combo targets genetic fatty liver in Mid-Stage trial
Disease control Recruiting nowThis Phase 2a trial is testing a new drug called ALN-PNP, alone or with a weight-loss drug (tirzepatide), in 204 adults with a specific genetic form of fatty liver disease (MASLD). The goal is to see if lowering a certain liver protein can reduce liver fat. Participants must have…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Regeneron Pharmaceuticals • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 12, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New pill takes on Hard-to-Treat KRAS cancers
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests an experimental drug called BLU-924 (SAR449336) in people with advanced pancreatic, lung, or colorectal cancers that have specific KRAS mutations. The drug is designed to block the cancer-driving KRAS protein. The trial will enroll about 265 participants to evalu…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Blueprint Medicines Corporation • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 12, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New hope for GIST: experimental combo targets hard-to-treat tumors
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether adding an experimental drug (KQB198) to the standard cancer pill imatinib can shrink or control advanced gastrointestinal stromal tumors (GIST). About 46 adults with a specific gene mutation (KIT or PDGFRA) will receive the combination. The goal is to see…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Kumquat Biosciences Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 12, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New hope for stomach cancer: enhertu combo takes on tough tumors
Disease control Recruiting nowThis large Phase 3 trial is testing whether a newer targeted drug, trastuzumab deruxtecan (Enhertu), combined with chemotherapy and possibly the immunotherapy pembrolizumab (Keytruda), works better than the current standard treatment for advanced HER2-positive stomach or gastroes…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Daiichi Sankyo • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 12, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New triple therapy takes on tough colorectal cancer
Disease control Recruiting nowThis phase II trial tests whether a combination of three drugs—balstilimab, botensilimab, and agenT-797—can shrink tumors in adults with a specific type of advanced colorectal cancer that has spread to the liver. All 17 participants will receive the treatment, and researchers wil…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Darren Sigal, MD • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 12, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Electromagnetic fields join the fight against pancreatic cancer
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether adding a device that delivers amplitude-modulated radiofrequency electromagnetic fields (Therabionic P1) to standard chemotherapy (gemcitabine and nab-paclitaxel) can help control metastatic pancreatic cancer. About 30 adults with advanced pancreatic canc…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Barbara Ann Karmanos Cancer Institute • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 12, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New pill targets rare cancer mutation in early trial
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a new drug called rezatapopt (PC14586) in people with advanced solid tumors that have a specific TP53 Y220C mutation. The drug is designed to reactivate the p53 protein, which normally helps stop cancer growth. The trial will also test rezatapopt combined with th…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: PMV Pharmaceuticals, Inc • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 12, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New hope for Crohn's? large trial tests tulisokibart
Disease control Recruiting nowThis phase 3 trial is testing a drug called tulisokibart in about 1,200 people with moderate-to-severe Crohn's disease who haven't had success with other treatments. The drug is given by IV or injection and aims to reduce symptoms and heal the gut lining. The study compares tulis…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 09, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New hope for teens with type 2 diabetes: Higher-Dose dulaglutide under study
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests two higher doses (3.0 mg and 4.5 mg) of the diabetes drug dulaglutide in teenagers aged 10 to 17 with type 2 diabetes. The goal is to see if these doses are safe and help control blood sugar and weight. Participants will receive weekly injections for about 8 mont…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Eli Lilly and Company • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 09, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Stomach cancer patients may soon get immunotherapy as a simple shot instead of an IV drip
Disease control Recruiting nowThis phase 3 trial compares a subcutaneous (under-the-skin) injection of tislelizumab to the standard intravenous (IV) infusion, both given with chemotherapy, as a first treatment for advanced stomach or gastroesophageal junction cancer that cannot be removed by surgery or has sp…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: BeOne Medicines • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 09, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug hope for kids with Crohn's: mirikizumab enters final testing
Disease control Recruiting nowThis phase 3 trial tests mirikizumab, an injected drug, in 90 children with moderate-to-severe Crohn's disease. The study looks at whether the drug can improve symptoms and heal the gut lining over 52 weeks. Participants receive mirikizumab during a 12-week induction period, then…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Eli Lilly and Company • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 09, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New study: can a Two-Week monitor improve blood sugar control for new insulin users?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study looks at whether wearing a continuous glucose monitor (CGM) for two weeks after leaving the hospital helps people with diabetes who are starting insulin for the first time. About 150 adults with type 1 or type 2 diabetes will be randomly assigned to use either a CGM or…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: NYU Langone Health • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 09, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New hope for stomach cancer: experimental drug combo trial opens
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests new experimental drugs combined with standard chemotherapy and immunotherapy for people with advanced stomach, gastroesophageal junction, or esophageal cancer that cannot be removed by surgery or has spread. About 160 participants will receive the combination to …
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 09, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New pill combo aims to shield hearts in diabetes patients
Disease control Recruiting nowThis large phase 3 trial is testing whether adding vicadrostat to the existing drug empagliflozin can reduce the risk of heart problems in adults with type 2 diabetes, high blood pressure, and heart disease. About 11,800 participants will take either the combination or a placebo …
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Boehringer Ingelheim • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 09, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Experimental drug DM005 enters first human tests for advanced cancers
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-stage trial is testing an experimental drug called DM005 in 136 people with advanced solid tumors, including lung, head and neck, and other cancers that have not responded to standard treatments. The main goals are to check the drug's safety, find the best dose, and se…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Doma Biopharmaceutical(Suzhou)Co., Ltd. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 09, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New hope for kids with IBD: Long-Term drug trial launches
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests the long-term safety and effectiveness of mirikizumab in 150 children and adolescents with moderate-to-severe ulcerative colitis or Crohn's disease. Participants who completed earlier mirikizumab studies can join. The trial lasts about 172 weeks and aims to see i…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Eli Lilly and Company • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 09, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New diabetes pill icovamenib enters Mid-Stage trial
Disease control Recruiting nowThis Phase 2 trial tests whether a new drug called icovamenib can help people with type 2 diabetes who still have high blood sugar despite taking other medications. About 60 adults aged 18 to 70 will receive either icovamenib or a placebo daily for 12 weeks. The main goal is to s…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Biomea Fusion Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 09, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug shows promise in reversing liver scarring in major trial
Disease control Recruiting nowThis Phase 3 study tests a drug called efruxifermin in 1,650 people with non-cirrhotic NASH/MASH and moderate liver scarring (stage 2 or 3). Participants receive either the drug or a placebo as a weekly injection. The goal is to see if the drug can reverse liver inflammation and …
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Akero Therapeutics, Inc • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 09, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug DM002 enters first human tests for Hard-to-Treat cancers
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-phase study tests an experimental drug called DM002 in about 160 people with advanced solid tumors (ovarian, prostate, endometrial, colorectal, or other solid cancers). The study has two parts: first, finding a safe dose by giving small groups gradually higher doses; s…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Xadcera Biopharmaceutical (Suzhou) Co., Ltd. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 09, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Should every gallbladder surgery include extra imaging? a 6,000-Patient trial aims to settle it
Disease control Recruiting nowThis trial asks whether routinely taking an X-ray of the bile ducts during gallbladder removal is better than only doing it when there's a concern. It includes 6,000 patients having gallbladder surgery who have no signs of bile duct stones. The goal is to see which approach leads…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Karolinska Institutet • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 09, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New hope for kids with tough cancers: GAIA-102 trial launches
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-stage trial tests a new drug called GAIA-102 in children whose neuroblastoma or other solid tumors have not responded to standard treatments. The study has four groups, testing GAIA-102 alone or combined with other cancer drugs. The main goal is to check safety and fin…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Kyushu University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 09, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Second dose of targeted radiation may outperform standard drugs for stubborn gut tumors
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether a second round of targeted radiation therapy (177Lu-DOTATATE) works better than standard drugs (everolimus, sunitinib, or cabozantinib) for people with advanced neuroendocrine tumors of the digestive system that have spread and cannot be removed by surger…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 09, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can stomach cancer surgery also tame diabetes?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis trial tests three different ways to reconnect the digestive tract after stomach cancer surgery to see which one best controls blood sugar in people who also have type 2 diabetes. Participants will be randomly assigned to one of three surgical procedures. The main goal is to …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Korea University Anam Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 09, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug shows promise for Hard-to-Treat GI cancers
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study is testing a drug called patritumab deruxtecan in people with advanced gastrointestinal cancers that have spread. The drug is given through a vein and aims to shrink tumors. The trial will check how safe the drug is and how many people's cancers respond to treatment. A…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 09, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can switching IBD meds heal the gut when symptoms are quiet?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study looks at people with inflammatory bowel disease (Crohn's or ulcerative colitis) who feel fine but still have moderate to severe inflammation inside their gut. It compares two approaches: switching to a different targeted medication versus staying on the current one. Th…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Mayo Clinic • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 09, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can community hospitals in zambia master severe disease care?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis trial tests a new model of care called PEN-Plus, which brings specialized treatment for severe chronic diseases like diabetes, heart conditions, and sickle cell disease to first-level hospitals in Zambia. The goal is to train local health workers and set up clinics to manage…
Sponsor: Centre for Infectious Disease Research in Zambia • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 09, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New combo aims to shrink rectal tumors without surgery
Disease control Recruiting nowThis phase 2 trial tests a new approach for patients with a specific type of mid-low rectal cancer (pMMR/MSS). Participants receive a short course of radiation followed by six cycles of the immunotherapy drug ivonescimab. The goal is to see if this combination can make the cancer…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Zhejiang Cancer Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 09, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a mediterranean diet and Time-Restricted eating tame gut inflammation?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis trial tests whether a 12-week dietary intervention can improve gut health, reduce inflammation, and enhance quality of life in adults with ulcerative colitis who are in remission. Participants are randomly assigned to a Mediterranean diet, a Mediterranean diet combined with …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Pontificia Universidad Catolica de Chile • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 09, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New hope for neuroendocrine tumors: zanzalintinib takes on everolimus
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study compares a new drug, zanzalintinib, to the current standard drug everolimus in people with advanced neuroendocrine tumors that have already been treated. The goal is to see which drug better slows tumor growth. About 440 participants will be randomly assigned to one of…
Phase: PHASE2, PHASE3 • Sponsor: Exelixis • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 09, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Exercise as medicine: tailored workouts may rebuild strength after cancer
Disease control Recruiting nowThis trial tests whether a personalized exercise program can safely help cancer survivors improve their physical fitness and quality of life. Participants who have finished curative treatment at least two months ago will receive a tailored plan based on heart, lung, and muscle as…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Kaohsiung Medical University Chung-Ho Memorial Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 09, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a Triple-Drug combo erase rectal tumors before surgery?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis phase II trial is testing whether giving a combination of two immunotherapies (sintilimab and IBI-310) along with chemotherapy before surgery can improve outcomes for people with a specific type of locally advanced rectal cancer (MSI-H/dMMR). The main goal is to see how ofte…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Xijing Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 08, 2026 00:03 UTC
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New drug aims to control type 1 diabetes early
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a new drug, CNP-103, in people aged 12 to 35 who were diagnosed with stage 3 type 1 diabetes within the last 6 months. The goal is to see if the drug is safe and can help control the disease. Participants will receive either the drug or a placebo, and researchers…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: COUR Pharmaceutical Development Company, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 08, 2026 00:03 UTC
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Sleep your way to better blood sugar? new study tests behavioral fix for type 1 diabetes
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether a 12-week sleep-focused behavioral program can help adults with type 1 diabetes improve their sleep and blood sugar control. Participants learn sleep hygiene, stress management, and routines to target 7-9 hours of quality sleep. The study tracks sleep wit…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Emory University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 08, 2026 00:03 UTC
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A surgical showdown: can a newer bariatric procedure outsmart blood sugar drops?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis trial compares two weight-loss surgeries in people with severe obesity (BMI 50-60). One is the standard Roux-en-Y gastric bypass, the other a newer sleeve gastrectomy with duodenojejunal bypass. The goal is to see which procedure leads to healthier hormone responses after me…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Chulalongkorn University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 08, 2026 00:03 UTC
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New drug STRO-004 takes on advanced cancers in early trial
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-phase study tests a new drug called STRO-004 in adults with advanced solid tumors that have not responded to standard treatments. The study has three parts: finding a safe dose of STRO-004 alone, testing that dose in more patients, and combining STRO-004 with another d…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Sutro Biopharma, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 08, 2026 00:03 UTC
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Can these diabetes drugs stop liver failure? major trial launches
Disease control Recruiting nowThis large phase 3 study is testing whether two drugs, tirzepatide and retatrutide, can prevent major liver complications in 4,500 adults with high-risk metabolic fatty liver disease (MASLD). Participants are randomly assigned to receive one of the drugs or a placebo for about 4 …
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Eli Lilly and Company • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 08, 2026 00:03 UTC
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New drug PHN-012 takes aim at Hard-to-Treat cancers
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-stage trial tests a new drug called PHN-012 in people with advanced colon, pancreatic, or lung cancer that has stopped responding to standard treatments. The drug is an antibody-drug conjugate, designed to deliver a powerful cancer-killing agent directly to tumor cells…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Pheon Therapeutics • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 08, 2026 00:03 UTC
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Online shopping tricks aim to boost whole grain intake in diabetes patients
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether personalized marketing messages and discounts can encourage people with prediabetes or type 2 diabetes to switch from refined grains to whole grains when shopping for groceries online. About 216 adults aged 45-70 from the Philadelphia area who already sho…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Pennsylvania • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 08, 2026 00:03 UTC
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New radioactive drug targets FAP-Positive tumors in early trial
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-phase study tests a new radioactive drug, LY4337713, in people with advanced cancers that have high levels of a protein called FAP. The cancers include certain types of ovarian, breast, pancreatic, colorectal, esophageal, stomach, and bile duct cancers. The study aims …
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Eli Lilly and Company • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 08, 2026 00:03 UTC
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New drug combo targets fatty liver in major trial
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests two experimental drugs, ECC4703 and ECC0509, alone or together, in 160 adults with MASH (a type of fatty liver disease). The goal is to see if they can safely reduce liver fat over 12 weeks. Participants will be randomly assigned to receive the drugs or a placebo…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Eccogene • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 08, 2026 00:03 UTC
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Can a new pill help the immune system fight cancer?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis trial is testing an investigational drug called ARV-6723, given as a pill, in people with advanced solid tumors. The drug is designed to help the immune system recognize and attack cancer cells. The study will test ARV-6723 alone and in combination with pembrolizumab, an imm…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Arvinas Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 08, 2026 00:03 UTC
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New drug hopes to tackle MASH cirrhosis
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a new medicine called BI 3802876 in adults with compensated cirrhosis caused by MASH (a type of fatty liver disease). The main goal is to see if the drug is safe and how the body handles it. Participants receive either the drug or a placebo as an infusion, and ar…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Boehringer Ingelheim • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 08, 2026 00:03 UTC
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New drug EVOLVE104 takes on tough cancers in early human trial
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-stage trial is testing an experimental drug called EVOLVE104 in people with advanced bladder cancer or several types of squamous cell carcinoma (lung, esophagus, skin, and others). The study aims to find a safe dose and see if the drug can shrink tumors. It is for pati…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: EvolveImmune United, Inc • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 08, 2026 00:03 UTC
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Can a traditional tablet turn back precancerous stomach changes?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis trial tests whether Weifuchun tablets can reverse gastric intestinal metaplasia, a condition where stomach lining cells change and may raise cancer risk. Adults without H. pylori infection will take Weifuchun or folic acid daily for six months, with regular checkups. The stu…
Phase: PHASE4 • Sponsor: Yongquan Shi • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 08, 2026 00:03 UTC
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New hope for gut disease: experimental drugs enter human trials
Disease control Recruiting nowThis phase 2 study is testing two new drugs — mirikizumab (given by IV or injection) and LY4395089 (a pill) — in 60 adults with moderately to severely active ulcerative colitis or Crohn's disease. The goal is to see if these treatments are safe and can help control the disease. T…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Eli Lilly and Company • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 08, 2026 00:03 UTC
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Implantable pump could ease diabetes management for 40 patients
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study is testing a new implantable insulin pump (MIIPS 2020) in 40 adults with type 1 diabetes whose blood sugar is hard to control with standard insulin shots or external pumps. The pump is placed inside the body and delivers insulin directly, aiming to reduce dangerous hig…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Medtronic MiniMed, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 08, 2026 00:03 UTC
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New combo pill aims to tame stubborn ulcerative colitis
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether adding a new oral drug, LY4268989, to the existing treatment mirikizumab works better than mirikizumab alone for adults with moderate-to-severe ulcerative colitis. About 252 participants will receive either the combination or mirikizumab plus a placebo fo…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Eli Lilly and Company • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 08, 2026 00:03 UTC
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Could a simple antibiotic course fight oral cancer from the inside?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study is testing whether taking the antibiotic metronidazole and using a chlorhexidine mouth rinse for 10 days before surgery can lower the amount of bacteria living inside oral cancer tumors. The researchers will compare bacteria levels before and after treatment in 30 adul…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Case Comprehensive Cancer Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 08, 2026 00:03 UTC
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Engineered immune cells take aim at Hard-to-Treat cancers
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-stage study tests a new treatment called NT-175 for people with advanced solid tumors (like lung, colon, or breast cancer) that have a specific mutation (TP53 R175H) and a certain immune marker (HLA-A*02:01). NT-175 is made from a patient's own immune cells, which are …
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: AstraZeneca • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 08, 2026 00:03 UTC
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New diabetes drug aims to help when current meds fall short
Disease control Recruiting nowThis Phase 2 trial tests an experimental drug called LY3457263 in 240 adults with type 2 diabetes who still have high blood sugar despite taking stable doses of semaglutide or tirzepatide. Participants receive weekly injections of either the new drug or a placebo for about 9 mont…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Eli Lilly and Company • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 08, 2026 00:03 UTC
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New shot aims to tame hepatitis b without daily pills
Disease control Recruiting nowThis phase 2 trial tests an experimental drug called AHB-137 in 70 adults with chronic hepatitis B who are already on antiviral pills. The drug is given as a shot under the skin. The goal is to see if it can lower the virus to undetectable levels and allow some people to stop the…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: AusperBio Therapeutics Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 08, 2026 00:03 UTC
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New weekly shot could help people with obesity and diabetes shed pounds
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a new once-weekly medicine called eloralintide to help people with obesity or overweight and type 2 diabetes lose weight. About 1035 adults will receive either the drug or a placebo for around 75 weeks. Researchers will measure changes in body weight, fat, waist …
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Eli Lilly and Company • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 08, 2026 00:03 UTC
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New weekly shot could boost weight loss for those still struggling on current meds
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a new weekly injection called eloralintide in 900 adults with obesity or overweight who are already taking a weekly incretin drug (like Ozempic or Wegovy) but still have excess weight. Participants will receive either eloralintide or a placebo for about 80 weeks …
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Eli Lilly and Company • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 08, 2026 00:03 UTC
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New hope for hard-to-treat colon cancer? phase 3 trial launches
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether adding the experimental drug INCA33890 to standard chemotherapy and bevacizumab helps people with metastatic colorectal cancer that is microsatellite stable (a type that doesn't respond well to immunotherapy). About 700 adults who have not had prior treat…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Incyte Corporation • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 08, 2026 00:03 UTC
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Could a lesson in Gluten-Free eating boost Kids' health?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis trial tests whether teaching children with celiac disease about nutrition and physical activity can improve their eating habits, growth, and quality of life. Children aged 8 to 12 who follow a gluten-free diet will be placed into one of three groups: one receiving both nutri…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Bahçeşehir University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 08, 2026 00:03 UTC
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New cell therapy targets common cancer mutation in early trial
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-phase trial tests a new type of cell therapy called TCR1188-ABC for people with certain advanced cancers (pancreatic, colorectal, lung, or bile duct) that have a specific KRAS G12V mutation. The treatment involves taking a patient's own immune cells, engineering them t…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: University of Pennsylvania • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 08, 2026 00:03 UTC
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Can a Weight-Loss drug boost Crohn's treatment? new trial aims to find out
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether adding the weight-loss drug tirzepatide to the Crohn's drug mirikizumab helps people with moderate-to-severe Crohn's disease who are also overweight or have obesity. About 290 adults will receive either mirikizumab alone or mirikizumab plus tirzepatide. T…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Eli Lilly and Company • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 08, 2026 00:03 UTC
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Could a string swallowed in a pill replace endoscopy for EoE?
Diagnosis Recruiting nowThis study tests whether a simple esophageal string test (EST) can diagnose eosinophilic esophagitis (EoE) in people who have trouble swallowing. Participants swallow a capsule with a nylon string that collects fluid from the esophagus, which is then analyzed. The results will be…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Aug 18, 2026 02:00 UTC
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Can MRI outsmart blood tests for prostate cancer?
Diagnosis Recruiting nowThis study enrolls 950 men with suspected but undiagnosed prostate cancer who are scheduled for a biopsy. Researchers will compare the accuracy of prostate MRI against a panel of blood and urine biomarkers (PCA3, PSA, TMPRSS2:ERG) in detecting clinically significant prostate canc…
Sponsor: University of Michigan • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Aug 18, 2026 02:00 UTC
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Could a simple blood and stool test slash gastrointestinal cancer deaths?
Diagnosis Recruiting nowThis large study is testing whether a combined screening approach—using a blood test for DNA markers plus stool tests for hidden blood and inflammation—can catch gastrointestinal cancers earlier and save lives. Researchers will randomly assign 10,000 adults aged 45–74 to either r…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Xijing Hospital • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Aug 16, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New blood test could spot 10 cancers before symptoms start
Diagnosis Recruiting nowThis study is testing whether a new blood test can screen for many types of cancer at once. Researchers will enroll 24,000 adults aged 45-75 who do not have cancer. Participants will be randomly assigned to one of two blood test groups or a control group. The goal is to see how w…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Aug 16, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New ultrasound technique could replace needle test for liver pressure
Diagnosis Recruiting nowThis study tests whether a special ultrasound technique (SHAPE) can detect high blood pressure in the liver without using a needle. Portal hypertension is a serious condition that can lead to severe liver damage and death. The standard test requires inserting a catheter into a ve…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Mayo Clinic • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Aug 16, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Gut bacteria test could revolutionize colon cancer screening
Diagnosis Recruiting nowThis study aims to develop a new, non-invasive diagnostic tool for colorectal cancer by analyzing gut microbiome signatures in stool samples. Researchers will enroll 1006 participants aged 50-74 who have tested positive on the standard fecal immunochemical test (FIT). By combinin…
Sponsor: Fondazione Policlinico Universitario Agostino Gemelli IRCCS • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Aug 15, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Your gut bacteria might reveal hidden cancer risk
Diagnosis Recruiting nowThis study is looking at whether the mix of bacteria in the gut can serve as a warning sign for colorectal cancer and advanced polyps. Researchers will collect stool samples from people aged 50-74 who are part of a national screening program and have had a positive fecal immunoch…
Sponsor: Catholic University of the Sacred Heart • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Aug 15, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could a Stick-On sensor replace the glucose drink test for pregnancy diabetes?
Diagnosis Recruiting nowThis pilot study will enroll 150 pregnant individuals to see if a continuous glucose monitor (CGM) can accurately diagnose gestational diabetes. Participants will wear a small sensor on their arm that measures blood sugar continuously. The results will be compared to the standard…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Aug 15, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Stool test vs. colonoscopy: which is better for older adults with polyps?
Diagnosis Recruiting nowThis study compares two ways to monitor older adults (ages 65-82) who have had colon polyps in the past: an annual stool test (FIT) or a colonoscopy every few years. About 9,000 participants will be randomly assigned to one of the two methods and followed for up to 11 years to se…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Aug 15, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Blood test may predict kidney decline in diabetes — a large trial investigates
Diagnosis Recruiting nowThis study is testing whether a diagnostic test called KidneyIntelX can help primary care doctors improve care for people with type 2 diabetes and chronic kidney disease. The test predicts the risk of kidney function worsening. Researchers will see if using this test leads to mor…
Sponsor: Renalytix AI, Inc. • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Aug 15, 2026 00:00 UTC
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A simple blood draw could spot colorectal cancer early
Diagnosis Recruiting nowThis study is testing whether a blood test can accurately identify colorectal cancer or polyps in adults referred for suspected lower GI cancer. Participants provide a blood sample during their routine diagnostic visit, and their results are compared to their final diagnosis. The…
Sponsor: Queen Mary University of London • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Aug 14, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a new blood test spot colorectal cancer return earlier?
Diagnosis Recruiting nowThis trial compares two blood tests—Haystack and Signatera—that look for tiny traces of tumor DNA in the blood after surgery for stage II-IV colorectal cancer. The goal is to see which test is better at detecting minimal residual disease, which could signal that cancer may come b…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: City of Hope Medical Center • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Aug 14, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Blood test could outshine ultrasound in liver cancer screening
Diagnosis Recruiting nowThis phase IV trial will enroll 5,500 people with liver cirrhosis or chronic hepatitis B—conditions that raise liver cancer risk. Participants are randomly assigned to either standard ultrasound screening or a new blood test called GALAD, which measures three proteins. The goal i…
Phase: PHASE4 • Sponsor: University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Aug 14, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a new PET tracer light up hidden cancers?
Diagnosis Recruiting nowThis trial is testing whether a new radioactive tracer, called 68Ga-SorB, can help doctors see certain solid tumors on PET/CT scans. The tracer targets sortilin, a protein that is often found on cancer cells. About 50 adults with melanoma, liver, lung, breast, pancreatic, or ovar…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Peking University Third Hospital • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Aug 14, 2026 00:00 UTC
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A new imaging agent could tell doctors which liver cancers will resist immunotherapy
Diagnosis Recruiting nowThis trial is testing whether a special PET/CT scan using 18F-fluorocholine, along with a liquid biopsy, can predict how well patients with inoperable liver cancer (hepatocellular carcinoma) will respond to immunotherapy. The study enrolls adults with this type of liver cancer wh…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Queen's Medical Center • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Aug 14, 2026 00:00 UTC
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AI stethoscope aims to spot hidden heart and lung problems in children
Diagnosis Recruiting nowThis trial is developing an AI-powered device that listens to children's heart, breath, and bowel sounds to identify signs of common diseases like congenital heart disease, bronchopneumonia, and abdominal issues. It will involve 30,000 children aged 0-18, some with these conditio…
Sponsor: Xinhua Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Aug 14, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New ultrasound could replace painful liver biopsies
Diagnosis Recruiting nowThis study is testing a new ultrasound technique called visual transient elastography (ViTE) to measure liver fat and scarring in people with chronic liver injury. Researchers will compare the ultrasound results to the standard liver biopsy to see how accurate the new method is. …
Sponsor: Xinhua Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Aug 14, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Stool sample screening could revolutionize digestive cancer detection
Diagnosis Recruiting nowThis study aims to see if testing stool samples for multiple markers can accurately screen for stomach and colorectal cancers. About 5,000 adults scheduled for endoscopy will provide a stool sample before the procedure and be followed for two years. The goal is to develop a non-i…
Sponsor: Xijing Hospital • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Aug 13, 2026 00:00 UTC
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A new test could reveal how radiation affects the liver
Diagnosis Recruiting nowThis pilot study explores whether a combination of advanced MRI scans and a blood test called HepQuant DuO can measure liver function in people receiving radiation therapy for liver cancer. The study will enroll about 40 adults with liver cancer or liver metastases. The goal is t…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Montefiore Medical Center • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Aug 13, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New imaging tool could make mouth biopsies more accurate
Diagnosis Recruiting nowThis study tests a new imaging device called the Active Biopsy Guidance System to help doctors decide when and where to take tissue samples (biopsies) from mouth lesions. About 90 adults with suspicious mouth spots or a history of oral cancer will participate. The goal is to see …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: M.D. Anderson Cancer Center • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Aug 12, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Wearable sensor may replace the dreaded glucose drink test for gestational diabetes
Diagnosis Recruiting nowThis study tests whether a continuous glucose monitor (CGM) worn on the arm can diagnose gestational diabetes as well as the standard oral glucose tolerance test (OGTT). Pregnant women of Chinese or Indian ethnicity will wear the sensor for up to 10 days and also undergo the OGTT…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: KK Women's and Children's Hospital • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Aug 12, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can AI catch the leading cause of blindness before It's too late?
Diagnosis Recruiting nowThis trial is testing whether an artificial intelligence (AI) model, called MONA DR, can accurately detect diabetic retinopathy—a common eye complication of diabetes that can lead to blindness—from retinal photographs. The study will enroll 100 adults with diabetes and compare th…
Sponsor: West German Center of Diabetes and Health • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Aug 12, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New scan could spot pancreatic cancer more clearly
Diagnosis Recruiting nowThis study tests a special PET scan that uses a radioactive tracer called 68Ga-FAPI-46 to highlight pancreatic cancer cells. The goal is to see if this scan can find tumors more accurately than current methods. About 130 adults with early-stage pancreatic cancer will get the scan…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Mayo Clinic • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Aug 12, 2026 00:00 UTC
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A Finger-Prick could change the fight against hepatitis c
Diagnosis Recruiting nowThis large Australian study is testing whether offering a finger-stick point-of-care test for hepatitis C can increase diagnosis and treatment rates. Adults at risk for hepatitis C will be offered the rapid test at services they already use. Those who test positive for the virus …
Sponsor: Kirby Institute • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Aug 09, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Blood test could spot colon cancer in second round of screening
Diagnosis Recruiting nowThis study looks at how well the Shield blood test finds colorectal cancer and advanced growths in people aged 45 to 81 who are at average risk. About 3,375 participants will take the test and then have a colonoscopy to compare results. The goal is to see if the blood test works …
Sponsor: Guardant Health, Inc. • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Aug 09, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a radioactive tracer light up hidden tumors? a new trial aims to find out
Diagnosis Recruiting nowThis Phase I trial is testing an experimental imaging drug, 203Pb-RMX-VH-PIB, to see how it spreads through the body and how much radiation reaches different organs. The study includes adults with glioblastoma (a type of brain cancer) or pancreatic cancer. Participants receive a …
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Radiomedix, Inc. • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Aug 09, 2026 00:00 UTC
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A simple finger prick could transform hepatitis c care
Diagnosis Recruiting nowThis large Australian study is testing whether offering finger-stick point-of-care testing for hepatitis C in community settings—like drug treatment clinics, homeless shelters, and prisons—can increase the number of people diagnosed and linked to treatment. The study will include…
Sponsor: Kirby Institute • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Aug 09, 2026 00:00 UTC
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C-Section babies get gut health boost in new probiotic trial
Prevention Recruiting nowThis study tests whether giving a daily probiotic supplement to 180 healthy full-term babies born by C-section can help them gain weight, reduce colic and spit-up, and improve their gut bacteria. The babies will receive either one of two probiotic blends or a placebo for the firs…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Anabio R&D • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Aug 15, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a single shot stop c. diff from returning?
Prevention Recruiting nowThis study tests a new drug called AZD5148 to see if it can prevent repeat C. diff infections in adults. About 230 people will get either the drug or a placebo as a single injection. The goal is to stop the infection from coming back after standard treatment.
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: AstraZeneca • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Aug 14, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could a single friendly gut bacterium prevent recurrent c. diff?
Prevention Recruiting nowThis study tests EXL01, a single strain of a beneficial gut bacterium (Faecalibacterium prausnitzii), to see if it can prevent repeat Clostridioides difficile infections in people at high risk. About 56 adults who have had at least two C. diff episodes will take EXL01 or a placeb…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Hospices Civils de Lyon • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Aug 13, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New program aims to boost cervical cancer screening in high-risk women
Prevention Recruiting nowThis study tests a program called PINPOINT that helps women with obesity or diabetes get screened for cervical cancer. About 20 women who are behind on screening will be offered options like self-collection or a Pap smear. The goal is to see if the program is practical and well-l…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Florida • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Aug 12, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can coaching clinics curb HIV? a new strategy puts it to the test
Prevention Recruiting nowThis study tests whether a 'practice coaching' program can help opioid treatment clinics offer more HIV and hepatitis C testing to their patients. Clinics are randomly assigned to receive either coaching focused on HIV testing, coaching that adds hepatitis C testing, or just info…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Columbia University • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Aug 09, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could a pill delay diabetes in kids? new trial hopes so
Prevention Recruiting nowThis study tests whether the drug baricitinib can delay the onset of type 1 diabetes in children aged 1 to 36 months who are at high risk. Participants take baricitinib or a placebo daily for up to 5 years. The goal is to see if the drug can push back or prevent the need for insu…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Eli Lilly and Company • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Aug 08, 2026 00:03 UTC
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Diet and exercise combo tested to stop prediabetes becoming diabetes
Prevention Recruiting nowThis study looks at whether adding supervised cycling and rowing to a Mediterranean diet improves blood sugar control better than diet alone in women with prediabetes. Thirty women will be split into three groups based on their current blood sugar levels. They will follow the die…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Begüm Yücesoy Güneysu • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Aug 08, 2026 00:03 UTC
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Cancer injection satisfaction study recruits 700 patients
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study observes about 700 people with lung or liver cancer who are already receiving atezolizumab as a shot under the skin. Researchers want to see how satisfied patients are with this treatment and how it affects their quality of life. The study does not test a new drug but …
Sponsor: Hoffmann-La Roche • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Aug 18, 2026 02:00 UTC
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New pain drug aims to get your gut moving again after surgery
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests a new painkiller called tegileridine in 152 adults having abdominal surgery. The goal is to see if it helps the bowels start working again faster than the standard drug morphine. Participants will use a patient-controlled pain pump for up to 72 hours after surger…
Phase: PHASE4 • Sponsor: Xiangya Hospital of Central South University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Aug 18, 2026 02:00 UTC
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New drug aims to ease painful mouth sores for head and neck cancer patients
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis phase II trial tests whether adding BMX-001 to standard symptom management can reduce severe mouth sores in head and neck cancer patients receiving chemoradiation. About 98 participants will receive either BMX-001 or a placebo alongside usual care. The goal is to see if BMX-…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: NRG Oncology • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Aug 18, 2026 02:00 UTC
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New camera trick could slash stomach surgery risks
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests whether using a special imaging technique called Red Dichromatic Imaging (RDI) throughout the entire ESD procedure can reduce serious complications like bleeding and perforation, and shorten surgery time. About 640 adults with early stomach cancer or precancerous…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Xijing Hospital of Digestive Diseases • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Aug 18, 2026 02:00 UTC
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App-Based mind therapy tested for Kids' tummy troubles
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests whether a mobile app that plays guided imagery sessions can help reduce chronic abdominal pain in children aged 7 to 12. Participants listen to 10-15 minute audio sessions five days a week for eight weeks, alongside their usual care. The goal is to see if this ap…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Baylor College of Medicine • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Aug 18, 2026 02:00 UTC
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Smaller incision, same relief? new trial tests less invasive POEM for achalasia
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study compares a shorter muscle cut (4-5 cm) during a procedure called POEM to the standard longer cut (8-10 cm) for people with certain swallowing disorders. The goal is to see if the shorter cut works just as well at relieving symptoms like trouble swallowing and chest pai…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Northwestern University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Aug 18, 2026 02:00 UTC
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New CGM training program aims to help seniors with diabetes
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests a three-session training program to help older adults (65+) who use insulin learn to use a continuous glucose monitor (CGM). Participants will be randomly assigned to the program or standard training. The goal is to see if the program improves how often they wear…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Aug 16, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Shock therapy for bowels: new patch may speed up recovery after colon cancer surgery
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests a non-invasive device called transcutaneous electrical acustimulation (TEA) in 190 elderly patients (65+) recovering from colorectal cancer surgery. The device delivers mild electrical pulses to the skin to stimulate bowel function. Participants receive TEA or a …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Sir Run Run Shaw Hospital • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Aug 16, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can mindfulness together ease the burden of advanced cancer?
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis pilot trial explores whether a couple-based mindfulness program, called Mindful PaCT, is practical and helpful for people with metastatic colorectal cancer and their partners. The program involves four weekly video sessions that teach mindfulness skills like awareness, accep…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Colorado, Denver • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Aug 16, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could a common heartburn drug shield lung cancer patients from radiation side effects?
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis phase II trial tests whether esomeprazole, a common acid-reducing drug, can lower the chance of severe esophagitis (inflammation of the food pipe) in people with stage III non-small cell lung cancer receiving radiation therapy. Participants take 40 mg of esomeprazole daily d…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Rush University Medical Center • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Aug 16, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Meditation may ease depression in advanced cancer patients and caregivers
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests two supportive care programs—meditation and discussion sessions—for people with advanced (stage IV) cancer and their family caregivers. Researchers want to see if these programs can reduce depressive symptoms and improve quality of life. About 400 patient-caregiv…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: M.D. Anderson Cancer Center • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Aug 16, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a smart digital program restore sleep for cancer survivors?
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis pilot trial tests an adaptive stepped-care digital intervention to improve sleep in Chinese cancer survivors with mild-to-moderate insomnia. Participants first receive a self-guided web-based CBT-I program or a simple exercise program; those who don't improve may be stepped …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: The University of Hong Kong • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Aug 15, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Gamified learning boosts diabetes know-how in kids, trial hopes
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests whether a gamified education program can improve health literacy and quality of life in children aged 8-12 with type 1 diabetes. Half of the 52 participants will receive the gamified program plus standard education, while the other half gets standard education al…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: KTO Karatay University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Aug 15, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Breakfast order may tame blood sugar spikes in pregnancy diabetes
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests whether eating protein and fat (scrambled eggs) before carbohydrates (toast) can reduce blood sugar spikes in women with gestational diabetes. Thirty-five pregnant women will eat the same breakfast in two different orders on separate days, acting as their own con…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Queen's University, Belfast • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Aug 14, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Early jaw exercises may prevent lockjaw in cancer patients
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests whether closely watching jaw movement and starting physical therapy early can prevent or reduce trismus (jaw tightness) in people receiving radiation for head and neck cancer. Thirty adults will be checked weekly during treatment and given jaw exercises if their …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Alberta • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Aug 14, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a magnetic chair ease bowel leakage after J-Pouch surgery?
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests whether a special chair that delivers high-intensity electromagnetic stimulation can improve bowel leakage (fecal incontinence) and quality of life in people who have a J-pouch after surgery for ulcerative colitis. Participants will sit on the Emsella chair for 2…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Cedars-Sinai Medical Center • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Aug 14, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New hope for chronic stomach pain: DA-9701 put to the test
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis trial tests whether DA-9701, a drug for stomach discomfort, works better than a placebo or another active drug in people with functional dyspepsia—a condition causing persistent stomach pain and bloating without a clear cause. About 300 adults aged 19 to 75 with moderate to …
Phase: PHASE4 • Sponsor: Dong-A ST Co., Ltd. • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Aug 12, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New program aims to ease burden on caregivers of cancer and diabetes patients
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests a program called enCompass Humana, which provides coaching and resources to unpaid caregivers of adults with both cancer and diabetes. The goal is to see if the program is practical and helpful for caregivers, improving their coping skills and reducing loneliness…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: UNC Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Aug 12, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Smart bandage zaps chronic wounds to speed healing
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis pilot study tests a new flexible bandage called exciflex that delivers mild electrical stimulation to chronic wounds that won't heal normally. The study includes 16 veterans with diabetes or spinal cord injury who have lower leg wounds. The bandage is designed to work for up…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: VA Office of Research and Development • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Aug 12, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could a tailored diet quiet the burn of acid reflux?
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis trial tests whether personalized dietary guidance from a nutritionist can reduce symptoms of gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) better than a standard educational leaflet. Adults with chronic reflux symptoms will receive either tailored advice or written guidelines, and …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Hualien Tzu Chi General Hospital • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Aug 12, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a simple supplement soothe Radiation-Damaged rectums?
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis phase 2 trial tests whether a dietary supplement called tributyrin can reduce rectal bleeding in people who developed chronic radiation proctitis after pelvic radiotherapy. Participants take the supplement orally for 12 weeks, and researchers will measure changes in bleeding…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Sixth Affiliated Hospital, Sun Yat-sen University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Aug 09, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can playing a video game fix your bathroom troubles?
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests whether a game-based biofeedback therapy can improve quality of life and sleep in people with dyssynergic defecation, a condition where pelvic floor muscles don't relax properly during bowel movements. Thirty-six adults will either receive the game-based therapy …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Kocaeli University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Aug 09, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can fermented kimchi capsules calm an irritable gut?
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests whether taking kimchi powder capsules for 8 weeks can improve gut health in adults with diarrhea-predominant irritable bowel syndrome (IBS-D). Participants will be randomly assigned to receive either kimchi powder or an identical placebo, and researchers will tra…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Pusan National University Yangsan Hospital • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Aug 08, 2026 00:03 UTC
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New shot for stubborn constipation pain enters Mid-Stage trial
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests an injected drug called brenipatide in 342 adults with irritable bowel syndrome with constipation (IBS-C). Participants will receive either the drug or a placebo for about 35 weeks. The goal is to see if brenipatide safely reduces abdominal pain and improves bowe…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Eli Lilly and Company • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Aug 08, 2026 00:03 UTC
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Tiny tailbone device may calm urgent bathroom trips for colitis patients
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests a small device placed under the skin near the tailbone that sends mild signals to a nerve, aiming to reduce sudden bowel urgency in people with ulcerative colitis. About 137 adults with the condition will take part. The device is implanted in a same-day procedure…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Boomerang Medical • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Aug 08, 2026 00:03 UTC
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New shot could ease IBS-D symptoms in major trial
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis Phase 2 study tests whether brenipatide, given as an injection under the skin, can safely reduce abdominal pain and improve stool consistency in adults with diarrhea-predominant irritable bowel syndrome (IBS-D). About 531 participants will receive either the drug or a placeb…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Eli Lilly and Company • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Aug 08, 2026 00:03 UTC
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Putting Patients' priorities first: a new approach to ease the burden of multiple chronic illnesses
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis pilot study tests a care model called Patient Priorities Care (PPC) for older African Americans with heart disease plus other chronic conditions like diabetes or COPD. The approach shifts focus from treating each disease separately to aligning care with what matters most to …
Sponsor: University of Alabama at Birmingham • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Aug 08, 2026 00:03 UTC
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Tongue training device aims to restore speech after cancer surgery
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests whether starting tongue strengthening exercises early, using a device called the Tongueometer, can improve speech and swallowing in people who have had part of their tongue removed due to cancer. The device uses a small air-filled bulb and a mobile app to guide e…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Case Comprehensive Cancer Center • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Aug 08, 2026 00:03 UTC
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Scientists launch major study to uncover secrets of insulin resistance
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study aims to learn more about insulin resistance and diabetes by collecting blood and skin samples from up to 1,200 participants, including patients with severe insulin resistance and their family members. Researchers will study genetics and how insulin works in the body to…
Sponsor: National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 18, 2026 02:00 UTC
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Can we spot cancer before it starts? a massive study aims to find out
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study is building a large collection of blood, saliva, urine, stool, and tissue samples from people who are at increased risk of cancer, including those with genetic predispositions, survivors of childhood or adult cancer, or those with precancerous conditions. The goal is t…
Sponsor: Dana-Farber Cancer Institute • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 18, 2026 02:00 UTC
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Can a simple screening catch diabetes and heart disease before it starts?
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study will test a new screening program for 3,000 people turning 50 in the Ascoli Piceno province of Italy. Participants will fill out questionnaires and get a blood test to check their risk of developing type 2 diabetes and cardiovascular disease. The goal is to see if this…
Sponsor: Marche Region Regional Health Agency • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 18, 2026 02:00 UTC
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500 patients enrolled in Largest-Ever study of brain tapeworm outcomes
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study follows 500 people with neurocysticercosis, a brain infection caused by the pork tapeworm. Participants receive standard antiparasitic drugs and anti-inflammatories. Researchers will track their health over many years to understand what factors lead to better or worse …
Sponsor: National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 18, 2026 02:00 UTC
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Scientists launch massive tissue collection to unlock secrets of head and neck diseases
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study aims to create a large collection of tissue samples from people with head and neck disorders, such as hearing loss, mouth diseases, and throat cancers. Researchers will use leftover surgical tissue and additional samples like blood, saliva, and cheek swabs to study the…
Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 18, 2026 02:00 UTC
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Tailored muscle cuts for swallowing disorders: a precision medicine trial
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study observes how doctors decide the length of the muscle cut during POEM surgery for people with swallowing disorders like achalasia. Researchers will follow 200 adults for 2 years, tracking symptoms and whether retreatment is needed. The goal is to see if tailoring the su…
Sponsor: Northwestern University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 18, 2026 02:00 UTC
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Can a simple audio diary app transform diabetes Self-Care?
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study is testing whether a mobile app called Fabla-diabetesMM, which lets people record audio diaries, is easy and helpful for older adults with type 1 or 2 diabetes who also have other health conditions. Thirty participants will use the app and answer questions about their …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Emory University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 18, 2026 02:00 UTC
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NIH launches major study to uncover hidden causes of dangerous low blood sugar
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study aims to better understand why some people experience dangerously low blood sugar (hypoglycemia), especially after fasting. Researchers will admit 1,500 adults to the NIH Clinical Center for controlled fasting and a series of blood tests to measure insulin and other fac…
Sponsor: National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 18, 2026 02:00 UTC
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Patient stories could unlock new treatments for rare appendix cancer
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study is building a global patient registry to collect real-world information from people diagnosed with appendix cancer or pseudomyxoma peritonei (PMP), a rare condition where tumors spread in the abdomen. Participants and caregivers share details about their symptoms, trea…
Sponsor: Appendix Cancer Pseudomyxoma Peritonei Research Foundation • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 18, 2026 02:00 UTC
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Scientists track Cancer's inner workings during radiation treatment
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study is for people with cervical or pancreatic cancer who are scheduled to receive chemoradiotherapy. Researchers will collect tumor samples, blood, and imaging data before, during, and after treatment to see how the tumor environment changes over time. The goal is to learn…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Washington University School of Medicine • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 18, 2026 02:00 UTC
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Millions of unpaid caregivers: study tracks hidden health toll
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study follows 2,800 unpaid caregivers of people with chronic conditions like diabetes or inherited disorders. Researchers will survey and interview caregivers over up to 5 years to track changes in their health, stress, and social support. The goal is to understand how careg…
Sponsor: National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 18, 2026 02:00 UTC
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Can a simple monitor predict type 1 diabetes before symptoms start?
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study is testing whether a continuous glucose monitor (CGM) can predict blood sugar problems in people who are at risk for type 1 diabetes but have no symptoms. Researchers will follow 75 people aged 5 to 39 who have diabetes-related autoantibodies. They will compare CGM dat…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Universitair Ziekenhuis Brussel • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 18, 2026 02:00 UTC
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Massive liver study seeks 8,000 volunteers to unlock disease secrets
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study aims to learn more about liver diseases like hepatitis B, C, and D by observing up to 8,050 participants over time. Participants will have yearly check-ups, blood and urine tests, and liver ultrasounds. Some may be offered experimental treatments if they qualify. The g…
Sponsor: National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 18, 2026 02:00 UTC
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Scientists dive deep into endocrine tumors to unlock molecular secrets
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study enrolls people with endocrine tumors (such as thyroid, parathyroid, adrenal, or pancreatic tumors) who are scheduled for surgery or biopsy. Researchers collect samples of the tumor, nearby healthy tissue, blood, and urine to analyze genetic and molecular changes. The g…
Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 18, 2026 02:00 UTC
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What happens when your genes reveal a surprise? new study seeks answers.
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at people who have a gene variant (called a secondary finding) that was found during genetic testing for another reason. Researchers want to understand how these variants affect health, how people respond to the news, and whether they follow medical advice. Up to…
Sponsor: National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 18, 2026 02:00 UTC
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Scientists launch major effort to unlock secrets of rare stomach cancer
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study follows 400 people aged 6 and older who have a rare stomach cancer called GIST. Researchers will collect tumor tissue during surgery and study it in the lab to learn more about the disease. Participants are monitored every 6 to 12 months for up to 10 years before surge…
Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 18, 2026 02:00 UTC
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Scientists seek clues to fungal infections in immune system study
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study aims to understand why some people are more prone to fungal infections, especially from Candida yeast. Researchers will collect blood, saliva, urine, and tissue samples from people with immune disorders, their family members, and healthy volunteers. No treatment is giv…
Sponsor: National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 18, 2026 02:00 UTC
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Liver biopsies reveal Fat-Busting secrets in alcohol detox
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at how the liver processes fat in people with alcohol use disorder who are quitting drinking. Researchers will take two small liver samples—one early in detox and one after four weeks—to compare gene activity. The goal is to understand how the liver clears fat wh…
Sponsor: National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 18, 2026 02:00 UTC
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New study investigates why heart disease hits african americans differently
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at how obesity and body fat affect heart disease risk in 2,000 healthy African American men and women. Researchers will measure body fat, blood fats, and insulin function to see if risk factors differ by sex. The goal is to understand why heart disease rates are …
Sponsor: National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 18, 2026 02:00 UTC
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Massive study seeks to unlock how your surroundings and DNA shape disease risk
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at how your genes and your environment—like what you eat, breathe, and experience—work together to influence common diseases such as diabetes, heart disease, and asthma. Researchers are collecting health questionnaires, genetic data, and other information from 25…
Sponsor: National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences (NIEHS) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 18, 2026 02:00 UTC
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Scientists launch deep dive into rare liver disease PSC
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study aims to understand what causes primary sclerosing cholangitis (PSC), a rare chronic liver disease. About 143 adults with PSC will provide blood, saliva, urine, stool, and tissue samples, plus undergo imaging and procedures like colonoscopy and liver biopsy. No treatmen…
Sponsor: National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 18, 2026 02:00 UTC
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AI may foresee lung complications after liver surgery
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study aims to build a digital early-warning system that uses machine learning to predict acute lung injury (ALI) in patients undergoing major liver surgery. By analyzing cardiopulmonary interaction characteristics, the model could help doctors identify at-risk patients early…
Sponsor: Beijing Tsinghua Chang Gung Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 18, 2026 02:00 UTC
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Which pathology method spots more cancer spread?
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis trial compares two methods of examining colon cancer tissue after surgery: the European method, which relies solely on pathologists, and the Japanese method, which involves surgeons in finding lymph nodes. The goal is to see if the Japanese method is as accurate as the Europ…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Russian Society of Colorectal Surgeons • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 18, 2026 02:00 UTC
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Fat cell 'Messages' may harm blood vessels — can exercise or surgery stop them?
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at whether tiny particles released by fat cells, called adiposomes, carry harmful fats that damage blood vessels in people with obesity and type 2 diabetes. Researchers will test if a 12-week aerobic exercise program or weight-loss surgery can reduce these harmfu…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Illinois at Chicago • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 18, 2026 02:00 UTC
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New blood test could spot pancreatic cancer sooner
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study aims to create a simple, minimally invasive test to find pancreatic cancer at an early stage and track how well treatment is working. Researchers will study 700 people with pancreatic cancer, pancreatitis, or pancreatic cysts. The goal is to identify biological markers…
Sponsor: Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 16, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Liver clues: a new way to stage heart amyloidosis?
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at whether liver function and blood clotting tests can help doctors better understand and monitor cardiac transthyretin amyloidosis (ATTR-CA), a condition where abnormal protein builds up in the heart. Researchers will compare these tests in people with ATTR-CA a…
Sponsor: University of Messina • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 16, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can we predict chemo brain before it happens?
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at how chemotherapy for colon or rectal cancer affects thinking and memory. Researchers will track changes in brain function and blood proteins in 60 patients during and after treatment. The goal is to find tests that could identify who is at risk for 'chemo brai…
Sponsor: Joseph McCollom • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 16, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Quick fingerprick test could curb infection spread in rural west virginia
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at whether a rapid fingerstick test that gives results in 10-20 minutes can help more people get screened for HIV, hepatitis C, and syphilis during mobile clinic visits. About 200 patients of the WVU Street Medicine team can choose the rapid test, a traditional b…
Sponsor: West Virginia University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 15, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Simple blood test may replace colonoscopy for colitis patients
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study is testing whether a blood test measuring a protein called LRG can tell if the gut lining has healed in people with ulcerative colitis. Researchers will compare blood LRG levels with colonoscopy and tissue samples in 100 patients. If the blood test works, it could offe…
Sponsor: Showa Inan General Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 15, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Do Younger-Age pancreatic tumors behave differently? a new study digs in
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks back at medical records from 600 people to compare pancreatic neuroendocrine tumors (PanNETs) that appear at a younger age versus those that appear later in life. Researchers want to see if these two groups have different risk factors, tumor features, metabolic c…
Sponsor: Qilu Hospital of Shandong University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 15, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Radiation's hidden toll: could it link tinnitus and hearing loss in cancer survivors?
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at whether people treated with radiation (with or without chemotherapy) for head and neck cancer develop tinnitus (ringing in the ears) and hearing loss together. Researchers will follow about 140 patients for three months after treatment, measuring hearing and a…
Sponsor: Assistance Publique - Hôpitaux de Paris • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 15, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Stomach device Switch-Off may reveal insulin secrets
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at people with gastroparesis (slow stomach emptying) who have a gastric electrical stimulator (GES) implanted. Researchers will turn off the device for up to four hours to see how it changes insulin and other hormone levels. The goal is to understand the device's…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Indiana University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 15, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Massive global study tracks Durvalumab's Real-World impact on liver cancers
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study will follow about 4,490 adults with liver or bile duct cancer who are receiving durvalumab-based treatment as part of their routine care. Researchers want to see how long patients live and how well the treatment works outside of clinical trials. The goal is to gather r…
Sponsor: AstraZeneca • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 15, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a text message help older cancer survivors move more and hurt less?
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at the best times to send messages that encourage physical activity to older cancer survivors (65+) who have chronic pain. About 50 participants will wear an activity tracker and rate their pain four times a day using a smartphone app. The goal is to see if certa…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Medical College of Wisconsin • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 15, 2026 00:00 UTC
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No treatment, just samples: new study aims to understand cancer immunity
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study collects blood and other biospecimens from adults with cancer to analyze immune-suppressing cells and genetic changes. Up to 1,750 participants will provide samples before and after chemotherapy. The goal is to better understand how cancer affects the immune system, bu…
Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 15, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Family study aims to unlock secrets of rare gut cancer
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at families where multiple members have had small bowel carcinoid tumors, a rare and slow-growing cancer. Researchers want to learn how the disease develops, improve early detection, and find the genes that may cause it. Participants, including those with and wit…
Sponsor: National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 15, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Small study to uncover how exercise changes Liver's sugar output in diabetes
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at how exercise changes the amount of sugar the liver makes in people with type 2 diabetes and fatty liver disease. Researchers will measure liver sugar production during rest and exercise in 12 adults aged 25-55. The goal is to better understand how exercise hel…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: AdventHealth Translational Research Institute • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 14, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Your genes may decide if metformin works for you
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study is looking at whether a specific genetic variation, called SLC16A11, influences how well the common diabetes drug metformin lowers blood sugar. Adults with type 2 diabetes will be grouped by whether they carry this gene variant and will take extended-release metformin …
Sponsor: Instituto Nacional de Ciencias Medicas y Nutricion Salvador Zubiran • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 14, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug AZD4248 tested for kidney disease in first human trials
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis early-stage study tests the safety of a new drug called AZD4248 in healthy volunteers and people with chronic kidney disease and type 2 diabetes. Participants receive either the drug or a placebo, and researchers monitor side effects and how the drug moves through the body. …
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: AstraZeneca • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 14, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a patient registry unlock the secrets of IBD?
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study is building a registry of medical information from people with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), including Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis. The goal is to use this data to better understand how IBD develops and progresses, which could help improve future treatme…
Sponsor: University of Pittsburgh • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 14, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Gut bacteria and fiber fermentation: key to understanding IBS?
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at how gut bacteria and diet affect symptoms in people with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). Researchers will measure bile acids, short-chain fatty acids, and gut microbes in stool samples from 72 adults with IBS and healthy volunteers after a controlled diet. Par…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of California, Los Angeles • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 14, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can AI learn to grade endoscopy quality from video?
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study aims to create a large library of recorded endoscopy procedures from adults undergoing upper or lower gastrointestinal exams. The goal is to use these videos to develop and validate artificial intelligence tools that can automatically detect and report quality metrics,…
Sponsor: Centre hospitalier de l'Université de Montréal (CHUM) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 13, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a registry make endoscopic procedures safer and more effective?
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study is building a registry of adults undergoing advanced therapeutic endoscopy—minimally invasive procedures like EMR, ESD, and polypectomy—to treat conditions such as Zenker diverticulum, colon polyps, and colorectal cancer. The goal is to measure complication rates, comp…
Sponsor: Centre hospitalier de l'Université de Montréal (CHUM) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 13, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Liver disease study aims to map recovery and organ failure over 6 months
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study will follow 100 adults with chronic liver disease who are hospitalized for sudden worsening of their condition. Researchers will track organ failure, recovery, and whether patients need a liver transplant or die within 6 months. The goal is to better understand how the…
Sponsor: Institute of Liver and Biliary Sciences, India • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 13, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Wheat sensitivity linked to fatty liver? a new study investigates
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at whether people with non-celiac wheat sensitivity (NCWS) have a higher chance of having fatty liver or liver scarring. Researchers will compare liver health in people with NCWS to those with irritable bowel syndrome, functional dyspepsia, and celiac disease. Th…
Sponsor: University of Palermo • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 13, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can diabetes disrupt the Brain-Heart link?
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at how metabolic problems in type 2 diabetes might affect the way the brain and heart communicate. Researchers will measure brain activity, heart rhythm, physical fitness, and mental well-being in about 46 adults with type 2 diabetes. The goal is to see if these …
Sponsor: Hacettepe University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 13, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could a new drug calm the gut and stop IBS pain?
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at whether a new drug called UCB8600 can stop mast cells in the gut from overreacting, which may cause pain in people with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). Researchers will take gut tissue from 60 people (some with IBS, some healthy) and treat it with UCB8600 in t…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Guy Boeckxstaens • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 13, 2026 00:00 UTC
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HER2 test showdown: which lab method is best for chinese cancer patients?
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at tumor samples from 2,100 Chinese patients with lung, gynecologic, bile duct, or bladder cancers. Researchers will compare different HER2 testing methods to see how well they agree with each other. The goal is to improve the accuracy of HER2 testing, which help…
Sponsor: AstraZeneca • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 13, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could IBD medications during pregnancy shape a Child's development?
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study follows pregnant women with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) and their children for up to four years after birth. Researchers want to see whether the mother's disease activity or use of immunosuppressant or biologic medications affects pregnancy outcomes or the child's…
Sponsor: University of California, San Francisco • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 13, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Liver health may change how body handles inhaled lung drug
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis phase 1 trial investigates how mild, moderate, and severe liver impairment affects the way the body processes a single inhaled dose of treprostinil palmitil, a drug used for certain lung conditions. The study enrolls about 30 adults with varying levels of liver function and …
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Insmed Incorporated • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 13, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can surgery for stomach or esophageal cancer cloud the mind?
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study follows 130 adults undergoing surgery for stomach or esophageal cancer to see how often they experience postoperative delirium—a state of confusion and disorientation after anesthesia. Researchers will also check whether depression, frailty, poor nutrition, or muscle l…
Sponsor: Karolinska Institutet • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 13, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Gene hunt in newly diagnosed type 1 diabetes adults
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study is for adults aged 18 to 55 who were diagnosed with type 1 diabetes within the last 6 months. Researchers want to see how many of them carry a specific gene called HLA-DRB1*04:01. Participants will provide a blood sample or cheek swab for genetic testing. The goal is t…
Sponsor: GentiBio, Inc • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 13, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can pregnancy and neurological disease coexist safely? a new registry seeks answers
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study is a pregnancy registry that gathers information from women with chronic neurological conditions like multiple sclerosis, NMOSD, and myasthenia gravis who are planning pregnancy, currently pregnant, or within one year postpartum. Participants can contribute blood, brea…
Sponsor: University of California, San Francisco • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 13, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New study checks if cancer drug olutasidenib changes how other medicines work
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at how the cancer drug olutasidenib affects the way the body processes other medications. Researchers will give 16 adults with IDH1-mutated cancers a mix of test drugs before and during olutasidenib treatment to measure changes in drug levels. The goal is to ensu…
Phase: PHASE4 • Sponsor: Rigel Pharmaceuticals • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 13, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can we predict how kids with IBD will respond to treatment?
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study follows 1,500 children newly diagnosed with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), including Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis, to understand why some respond well to treatments while others develop complications. Researchers will collect medical data and biological sa…
Sponsor: Erasmus Medical Center • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 13, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Finger-Prick test aims to uncover hidden hepatitis c cases
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study is testing whether a quick finger-stick test can help find more people with hepatitis C and get them into treatment. About 60,000 adults at risk for hepatitis C will take the test at clinics, shelters, or prisons. The study itself does not provide treatment, but will c…
Sponsor: Kirby Institute • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 12, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Massive study aims to unlock genetic secrets of pediatric liver tumors
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study is collecting genetic and molecular data from up to 1,600 children with liver cancer and their families. Researchers will analyze DNA, gene activity, and immune cells to better understand what drives these rare tumors. The goal is to improve how these cancers are class…
Sponsor: University of Pittsburgh • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 12, 2026 00:00 UTC
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High-Altitude living: a hidden factor in esophageal health?
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at the stomach and esophagus of people living at high altitude in Zaduo County, comparing them with similar patients from lower-altitude Jilin Province. The goal is to see if high-altitude residents have different patterns of conditions like reflux esophagitis an…
Sponsor: Jilin University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 12, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could a common diabetes drug unlock the mystery of insulin failure?
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study investigates whether a key channel in insulin-producing cells becomes less active as type 2 diabetes progresses. Researchers will give a single 10 mg dose of glipizide, a drug that blocks this channel, to people with and without type 2 diabetes and measure their insuli…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Washington University School of Medicine • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 12, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Lab-Grown tumor 'Vessels' could predict who responds to immunotherapy
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study aims to see if a custom-made tumor culture system can predict how oral cavity cancer responds to the immunotherapy drug pembrolizumab before surgery. Twenty participants will provide a biopsy, receive pembrolizumab as standard care, and then have their tumor analyzed. …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Wisconsin, Madison • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 12, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New study aims to boost genetic cancer testing in black communities
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study aims to help Black individuals and their families in Houston learn about their risk for hereditary cancers like breast and colorectal cancer. Researchers will use a simple questionnaire and remote genetic counseling to connect people with testing. The goal is to make g…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: M.D. Anderson Cancer Center • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 12, 2026 00:00 UTC
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NIH launches massive GI data bank to fuel future discoveries
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study aims to collect medical data and biological samples (blood, urine, stool, and tissue) from up to 4,000 adults with known or suspected gastrointestinal diseases. Participants receive standard medical care at the NIH, and any extra samples or leftover tissue from procedu…
Sponsor: National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 12, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a swallowed balloon unlock the genetic secrets of esophageal cancer?
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis research study is investigating how genetics and environmental factors contribute to the development of Barrett's esophagus and esophageal adenocarcinoma, a type of cancer. Researchers will collect samples from the esophagus using a non-endoscopic balloon capsule device, whi…
Sponsor: Case Western Reserve University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 12, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Scientists hunt for genetic clues to biliary atresia, top cause of liver transplants in kids
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study aims to uncover the genetic and developmental causes of biliary atresia, a rare condition that leads to liver failure in newborns and accounts for half of all childhood liver transplants worldwide. Researchers will analyze DNA from 1,100 children who have had or need a…
Sponsor: University of Pittsburgh • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 12, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Scientists watch immune system in action to unlock IBD mysteries
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study aims to learn how the immune system controls inflammation in the gut for people with Crohn's disease or ulcerative colitis. Up to 1,000 participants aged 0 to 75 will receive standard medical care and may provide blood, tissue, or white blood cell samples. No experimen…
Sponsor: National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 09, 2026 00:00 UTC
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NCI opens screening study for experimental cell therapies in multiple cancers
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study screens adults with certain cancers (like melanoma, lung, or colorectal cancer) to see if they qualify for experimental treatments being tested by the NCI Surgery Branch. These treatments involve taking a patient's own immune cells, growing them in a lab, and giving th…
Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 09, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Scientists seek tissue samples to unlock HIV and cancer mysteries
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study collects blood, bone marrow, and tissue samples from people with HIV, KSHV, or certain cancers to help researchers learn more about these diseases. Participants must be 18 or older and may have HIV, KSHV, or related conditions. No treatment is given; the goal is to gat…
Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 09, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Diabetes and vitamin c loss: scientists launch major study to solve the mystery
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study aims to find out why people with diabetes often have lower vitamin C levels in their blood. Researchers will measure vitamin C in blood, urine, and cells from 5,000 adults with and without diabetes. They will also look at genes that control vitamin C transport. The goa…
Sponsor: National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 09, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Worldwide data pool could pave the way for mitochondrial disease trials
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study creates a global registry for people with mitochondrial disorders—rare diseases that affect energy production in cells. By collecting health data from 6,000 participants worldwide, researchers aim to understand how these diseases progress and identify the best ways to …
Sponsor: LMU Klinikum • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 09, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Taste bud stem cells could be key to diabetes cure
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study explores whether stem cells from taste buds can be turned into insulin-making cells. Researchers will take tiny tissue samples from the tongues of 250 healthy adults to isolate and grow these stem cells in a lab. The goal is to see if this is possible in humans, which …
Sponsor: National Institute on Aging (NIA) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 09, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New study to reveal hidden pancreatic issues in alagille syndrome patients after transplant
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study aims to find out how often exocrine pancreatic insufficiency (EPI) occurs in people with Alagille syndrome who have had a liver transplant. About 30 participants aged 7 to 50 will eat a high-fat diet and collect stool samples for lab testing. The results will help doct…
Sponsor: Digestive Care, Inc. • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 09, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Scientists gather tumor samples to unlock new cancer treatments
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study collects tissue samples from people with solid tumors who are already scheduled for surgery or biopsy at the NIH Clinical Center. Researchers will use the samples to study the biology of cancer and identify new targets for therapy. Up to 1,800 adults and children (age …
Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 09, 2026 00:00 UTC
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18-Year study to uncover roots of childhood obesity and diabetes
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study follows 1,500 pregnant women and their children for up to 18 years to understand how a mother's health, lifestyle, and environment affect her child's growth and risk for obesity, diabetes, and fatty liver. Mothers attend visits during pregnancy and after birth, while c…
Sponsor: National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 09, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Gut bacteria during infection may flag IBS risk
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at how a Campylobacter gut infection changes the bacteria and lining of the bowel, and whether these changes can help identify who might later develop irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). Researchers will follow people with a confirmed Campylobacter infection who do n…
Sponsor: Mayo Clinic • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 09, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Researchers launch major tissue bank to unlock secrets of mesothelioma
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study aims to collect blood, urine, tumor samples, and health data from up to 1,000 people with malignant mesothelioma or other cancers that express a protein called mesothelin. Participants will be followed over time to track the course of their disease. The goal is to buil…
Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 09, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could immune cells in fat hold the key to Obesity-Related disease?
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study is investigating how immune cells called macrophages in fat tissue handle fat and influence metabolism. Researchers will compare people with obesity and related metabolic issues to lean individuals, using imaging, blood tests, and tissue biopsies. The goal is to unders…
Sponsor: Bettina Mittendorfer • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 08, 2026 00:03 UTC
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Dengue danger linked to leaky gut? new study investigates
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis observational study will enroll 190 hospitalized adults with dengue in Bangladesh to see if a 'leaky gut' — where bacteria and toxins escape the intestines into the blood — is linked to severe disease. Researchers will measure gut leakage markers in blood, perform abdominal …
Sponsor: University of Oxford • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 08, 2026 00:03 UTC
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Scientists launch deep dive into rare bleeding and lung disease
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study aims to learn more about Hermansky-Pudlak Syndrome (HPS), a rare inherited disease that causes light skin/eye color, bleeding problems, and often deadly lung scarring. Researchers will follow 600 people with HPS and their family members to track how the disease progres…
Sponsor: National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 08, 2026 00:03 UTC
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Rare cancer study: does surgery help patients live longer?
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at people with a rare and aggressive type of esophageal cancer that hasn't spread. It compares those who had surgery (with or without other treatments) to those who had non-surgical treatments like chemotherapy and radiation. The goal is to see which approach hel…
Sponsor: yi shen • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 08, 2026 00:03 UTC
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Liver function may change how new lung drug works
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at how a single dose of the experimental drug BI 1291583 behaves in the blood of people with and without liver problems. The drug is being developed for bronchiectasis, a chronic lung disease. About 32 adults aged 18–80 will take part, divided into groups based o…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Boehringer Ingelheim • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 08, 2026 00:03 UTC
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Could immune cells in fat hold the key to Obesity-Related diseases?
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study investigates how immune cells in fat tissue, called macrophages, handle fats and whether this affects metabolism in people with obesity. Researchers will compare adults with obesity and type 2 diabetes or fatty liver to lean individuals, using imaging, blood tests, and…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Bettina Mittendorfer • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 08, 2026 00:03 UTC
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Can big data unlock better GERD treatment for chinese patients?
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks back at the medical records of about 5,000 Chinese patients with gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) to build a detailed picture of their symptoms, treatments, and quality of life. The goal is to understand how GERD affects people in China and how well differe…
Sponsor: Beijing Friendship Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 08, 2026 00:03 UTC