Digestive system disorder

Researchers at Oslo University Hospital are testing whether a liver transplant can help people with perihilar cholangiocarcinoma, a bile duct cancer that cannot be removed with standard surgery. The trial enrolls about 15 participants who have no signs of cancer spread beyond the…

Researchers at Aarhus University Hospital are tracking adults with recurrent Clostridioides difficile infection who receive fecal microbiota transplantation, a treatment that moves stool from a screened donor into the patient's gut. Donor material is delivered by colonoscopy, a t…

This 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.

This phase 3 study tests a drug called afimkibart in 600 people with moderate-to-severe Crohn's disease. Participants receive either the drug or a placebo to see if it can reduce symptoms and gut inflammation. The trial is double-blind, meaning neither patients nor doctors know w…

This 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…

This study tests a faster version of a procedure called renal denervation, which uses energy to calm overactive nerves in the kidneys to lower blood pressure. About 130 adults with uncontrolled high blood pressure will receive the quicker procedure. The goal is to see if it works…

This phase 1 study tests a combination of two drugs, pomalidomide (a pill) and nivolumab (an infusion), in adults with cancers caused by viruses like Epstein-Barr, HPV, or hepatitis. The goal is to find a safe dose and see if the drugs can shrink tumors. Up to 58 people with Kapo…

This 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…

Researchers are testing how well people with overweight or obesity, with or without type 2 diabetes, tolerate switching from semaglutide to an experimental drug called zenagamtide. All 60 participants receive both drugs as injections. The study measures side effects and how the b…

This 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…

This trial tests whether an experimental drug called LBL-024, when combined with standard treatments like bevacizumab, oxaliplatin, capecitabine, or fruquintinib, can safely shrink tumors in people with metastatic colorectal cancer. The study includes adults aged 18 to 75 who hav…

This study tests a device called EchoMark/EchoSure that is implanted during fistula surgery for dialysis patients. The device uses automated ultrasound to monitor healing every two weeks. The goal is to see if it helps the fistula mature faster and reduces the need for additional…

This study compares two blood sugar targets for overweight or obese women with gestational diabetes. One group aims for stricter goals (fasting under 90 mg/dL, after meals under 120 mg/dL), while the other follows standard targets (fasting under 95 mg/dL, after meals under 140 mg…

Researchers compare two surgical approaches for patients whose colorectal cancer has spread to the liver. In one approach, surgeons remove the colon tumor and liver metastases in a single operation. In the other, they perform two separate operations within 4 to 12 weeks. The tria…

This study tests an investigational drug called duvakitug in people with moderate-to-severe ulcerative colitis who have already responded to treatment. The goal is to see if duvakitug can help maintain remission better than a placebo over 40 weeks, with an optional long-term exte…

This 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…

This 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…

Researchers test whether a specialized cardiometabolic clinic can improve heart function and reduce coronary inflammation in people with type 2 diabetes and established cardiovascular disease. Participants are randomly assigned to the clinic or usual care. The clinic provides ind…

This early-stage trial tests an experimental oral drug called NKT3964 in adults with advanced or metastatic solid tumors that have not responded to standard treatments. The drug works by degrading a protein (CDK2) that helps cancer cells grow. The study has two parts: first, find…

This study tests whether giving a low dose of anti-thymocyte globulin (ATG) followed by either adalimumab or verapamil can help preserve the body's ability to make insulin in people aged 9 to under 21 who were recently diagnosed with type 1 diabetes. The main goal is to see if th…

This early-phase trial tests a new treatment called ML261 for people with advanced small cell lung cancer or certain neuroendocrine cancers that have not responded to standard treatments. ML261 is made from a patient's own immune cells, which are modified in a lab to better recog…

Researchers are testing a new targeted radioligand therapy called [225Ac]Ac-FL-261 in people with advanced solid tumors that overexpress a protein called c-MET. The therapy pairs a radioactive particle with a molecule that seeks out c-MET, aiming to deliver radiation directly to …

Researchers are testing a teleconsultation care pathway for older adults with hypertension, diabetes, and dyslipidemia at a primary care clinic in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. The study compares virtual visits with usual in-person care to see if the virtual approach is feasible and co…

This Phase 3 trial is testing whether a new drug called rilvegostomig, combined with trastuzumab deruxtecan and chemotherapy, works better than the current standard treatment for HER2-positive stomach cancer that has spread. About 840 people whose tumors have a specific protein (…

This early-stage trial tests an investigational drug called ABBV-253 in adults with advanced solid tumors, including lung, colorectal, and pancreatic cancers. The study aims to find safe doses and see whether the drug can shrink tumors. Participants receive the drug by infusion, …

This study tests whether adding an immune-boosting drug (PDS01ADC) to standard chemotherapy delivered directly to the liver can help people with colorectal, bile duct, or adrenal cancer that has spread to the liver. About 70 adults will receive the drug combination along with a s…

This 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 …

This 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 …

Researchers are testing whether a once-daily combination pill can lower both blood pressure and blood sugar in people who have essential hypertension and type 2 diabetes. The phase 3 trial enrolls about 276 adults who stop their existing blood pressure and diabetes medicines, exc…

This early-stage trial tests a new drug called EMB-01, a bispecific antibody that targets two cancer-related proteins, combined with standard chemotherapy. About 120 adults with advanced colorectal cancer that cannot be surgically removed will receive the combination. The main go…

Researchers are testing whether a home-use antibacterial light device, used alongside normal brushing and flossing, can reduce gum bleeding and plaque in people with type 2 diabetes or pre-diabetes. The trial enrolls 150 adults with at least 20 teeth who get dental care through c…

This trial tests a new drug called AN4035 in people with advanced solid tumors that have RAS mutations and high levels of the CEACAM5 protein. The drug is designed to seek out cancer cells carrying CEACAM5 and deliver a payload that blocks RAS, a key driver of cancer growth. The …

This study tests a drug called inebilizumab in 180 adults with autoimmune hepatitis, a condition where the immune system attacks the liver. The goal is to see if the drug can reduce liver inflammation and allow patients to take lower doses of steroids. Participants will receive e…

This 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 …

This study tests whether helping people with diabetes find local resources (like food or housing help) and pairing them with a peer supporter can improve blood sugar and blood pressure. About 694 adults with diabetes who have trouble controlling their condition will be randomly a…

This 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 …

This trial tests whether adding radical surgery to remove the stomach tumor and nearby lymph nodes improves survival and quality of life compared with continuing drug therapy alone in patients with stomach cancer that has spread to the abdominal lining (peritoneal metastasis) and…

This phase 2 trial is testing whether adding the immunotherapy drug toripalimab to standard chemotherapy can help people with advanced laryngeal or hypopharyngeal cancer avoid having their voice box removed. The study will enroll 87 adults whose cancer has not been treated before…

This trial tests a new immunotherapy called STC-1010 combined with standard chemotherapy and immune boosters in people with advanced colorectal cancer that cannot be removed by surgery. The study has two parts: first, finding the safest dose in about 21-33 participants, then test…

This 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…

This Phase 3 study tests a new drug, telisotuzumab adizutecan, combined with bevacizumab, against the standard treatment (LONSURF plus bevacizumab) in 700 adults with advanced colorectal cancer that has stopped responding to prior therapies. The goal is to see if the new combo sh…

Researchers are running a first-in-human Phase 1/1b trial of LTZ-232, an intravenous drug given every two weeks for up to 24 months. The study enrolls adults with advanced or metastatic colorectal cancer and other solid tumors that have not responded to standard treatments. The m…

This phase 2 trial tests whether adding an experimental vaccine (PRGN-2009) to standard chemotherapy can improve outcomes for people with newly diagnosed HPV-related throat cancer, potentially allowing them to skip radiation. About 70 adults will receive either chemo alone or che…

This study looks at whether adding GLP-1 receptor agonists or SGLT inhibitors to insulin helps adults with type 1 diabetes manage their blood sugar better. Researchers will track 300 participants for one year, measuring changes in HbA1c and other health markers. The goal is to se…

This early-stage trial tests a new treatment where a patient's own immune cells are modified in a lab to better recognize and attack cancer cells that carry a protein called GPC3. The study includes 38 adults with advanced solid tumors, such as liver cancer, who have not responde…

This study tests a new drug (CDX-1140) combined with three other cancer drugs for people with advanced biliary tract cancer that has spread or come back after treatment. About 60 adults will receive the drugs through an IV and a pill over 21-day cycles for up to 2 years. The goal…

This study is testing a drug called tislelizumab combined with chemotherapy as a first treatment for people with advanced stomach or esophageal cancer that cannot be removed by surgery or has spread. It focuses on racial and ethnic minority groups in the US, including Black, Hisp…

This Phase 3 trial is testing whether a new targeted drug called sonesitatug vedotin, combined with chemotherapy (capecitabine) and possibly an immunotherapy (rilvegostomig), can help people with advanced stomach, gastroesophageal junction, or esophageal cancer that has a specifi…

This 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…

This study tests two drugs, sapanisertib and cabozantinib, together in people with advanced liver cancer that has a specific genetic change (β-catenin mutation). The goal is to find the safest dose and see if the combination can slow or stop tumor growth. About 92 participants wi…

This study tests whether adding an experimental drug (CDX-1140) to a standard immunotherapy (cemiplimab) before surgery can shrink advanced head and neck cancers more than the immunotherapy alone. About 44 people with stage III-IV head and neck cancer will receive either the comb…

This 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…

This study tests new drug combinations (including an antibody-drug conjugate) with the immunotherapy pembrolizumab, with or without chemotherapy, for people with advanced esophageal cancer that cannot be removed by surgery or has spread. About 298 participants will join to see if…

This 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…

This study tests a combination of three drugs (atezolizumab, bevacizumab, and memantine) in 19 adults with advanced liver cancer that cannot be removed by surgery. The main goal is to see how many patients have their tumors shrink or disappear. Participants must be newly diagnose…

This study tests a new radioactive drug, [212Pb]VMT-alpha-NET, in people with advanced gastrointestinal neuroendocrine tumors or pheochromocytoma/paragangliomas that have already been treated with radiation therapy. The drug is designed to attach to a protein on the surface of th…

This 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…

This study tests a new drug called AVZO-1418 in people with advanced solid tumors that have spread. The goal is to find a safe dose and see if it shrinks tumors. About 480 adults will take part, receiving the drug alone or with other treatments.

This early-stage trial tests a new drug called LY4052031, which is designed to deliver a cancer-killing agent directly to tumor cells that have a protein called Nectin-4. The study includes 420 adults with advanced or metastatic solid tumors such as bladder, breast, lung, and oth…

This 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 …

This study tests an experimental drug called JAB-23E73, taken as a pill, in adults with advanced solid tumors that have a KRAS alteration. The trial has three parts: first finding a safe dose, then optimizing it, and finally checking if the drug shrinks tumors in certain cancers …

This 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…

This study is testing whether giving lower, less frequent doses of the cancer drug atezolizumab can still keep enough drug in the blood to fight cancer. About 30 adults with certain advanced cancers (like lung cancer or melanoma) will start with standard doses, then switch to a l…

This study will test a program based on WHO guidelines to improve diabetes screening and care in 10 primary health centers in Nigeria. About 2,800 adults with or at risk for diabetes will take part. The goal is to see if the program helps more people get diagnosed and treated.

Researchers are studying whether Rezdiffra (resmetirom) can be taken safely alongside two diabetes drugs, pioglitazone and dapagliflozin, in adults who have MASH with moderate to advanced liver fibrosis. The trial enrolls about 150 adults with MASH and liver scarring but no cirrh…

This phase 3 trial compares a combination of two experimental oral drugs, zoldonrasib and daraxonrasib, against standard chemotherapy (gemcitabine plus nab-paclitaxel) as the first treatment for people with metastatic pancreatic cancer that has a specific KRAS G12D mutation. The …

Researchers are testing how well people with overweight or obesity, with or without type 2 diabetes, tolerate switching from tirzepatide to a new drug called zenagamtide. The trial aims to find which dose of zenagamtide works best after people have been on a stable dose of tirzep…

This study tests a new drug called SX-682 (a tablet) combined with the chemotherapy docetaxel in people whose head/neck, salivary gland, or prostate cancer has spread or returned after treatment. The goal is to find the right dose and see if the combination shrinks tumors. About …

Researchers are testing resmetirom, an oral drug, in adults who have metabolic dysfunction-associated steatohepatitis (MASH) and heart failure with preserved ejection fraction (HFpEF). The trial assigns participants to receive resmetirom or a placebo for 24 weeks. The main goals …

This Phase 2 trial is testing a combination of paclitaxel polymer micelle and immunotherapy for people with advanced biliary tract cancer whose disease has progressed after standard first-line treatment. The study aims to see if this new drug combo can shrink tumors and control t…

This phase 2 trial is testing whether adding the immunotherapy drug sintilimab to chemotherapy and radiation can help people with inoperable pancreatic cancer live longer. The study will enroll 25 participants who have not had prior treatment. Researchers will track how long the …

This 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…

This study tests a two-step approach during surgery for people with advanced or returning colorectal cancer. First, a drug makes cancer cells glow under blue light so surgeons can see and remove them. Then, red laser light activates the drug to kill any remaining cancer cells. Th…

This phase 2 trial is testing an experimental drug called SAR442970 in about 99 adults with moderate to severe Crohn's disease. Participants will receive either the drug or a placebo as a shot under the skin. The main goal is to see if the drug can improve the appearance of the g…

This study tracks how well a device called the DAT clip works during routine endoscopy to stop bleeding, close perforations (holes), or treat fistulas (abnormal connections) in the digestive tract. Researchers will record data from 250 adults who need this clip as part of their s…

This phase 2 trial is testing whether adding the drug anakinra (Kineret) to standard chemotherapy can improve outcomes for people with pancreatic cancer that can be surgically removed or is locally advanced. Anakinra is an anti-inflammatory drug typically used for rheumatoid arth…

This study tests a new drug called BNT329 in people with advanced solid tumors that have a specific marker (CA19-9). The main goals are to check safety and find the best dose. About 245 participants will take part. The drug works by targeting cancer cells and may help control tum…

This 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…

This early-phase trial is testing an experimental oral drug called KST-6051 in adults with advanced or metastatic solid tumors that have a KRAS mutation, including certain lung, pancreatic, and colorectal cancers. The main goal is to check the drug's safety and how the body proce…

This phase 3 trial compares two different oral chemotherapy drugs given alongside radiation before surgery for locally advanced rectal cancer. The standard drug, capecitabine, is being tested against a newer drug called TAS-102. The goal is to see if TAS-102 leads to more tumors …

This early-phase trial is testing a new type of immunotherapy called CAR T-cells for people with a specific kind of stomach and esophageal cancer that has spread to the lining of the abdomen. The treatment involves collecting a patient's own immune cells, modifying them in a lab …

This 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…

This early-phase trial is testing whether combining two drugs—abemaciclib and 5-fluorouracil—is safe and tolerable for people with advanced colorectal cancer that has spread and stopped responding to standard treatments. About 39 participants will receive the combination to find …

This study tests a new approach for people with a common type of locally advanced rectal cancer. It combines low-dose radiation with an immunotherapy drug (pucotenlimab) and chemotherapy before surgery. The goal is to see if this combination can make the tumor disappear completel…

This study tests a new treatment plan for people with advanced liver cancer that has spread to blood vessels or a few other spots. The plan combines chemotherapy directly into the liver, two immunotherapy drugs, a targeted therapy, and precise radiation. The goal is to see if thi…

This phase 2 trial tests whether combining two drugs—fruquintinib and TAS-102—works better than fruquintinib alone for people with advanced colorectal cancer that hasn't responded to prior treatments. About 120 adults will be randomly assigned to one of the two groups. The main g…

This trial tests whether adding a second procedure to a standard weight-loss operation leads to greater weight loss and better metabolic health in adults with obesity. The standard procedure, endoscopic sleeve gastroplasty (ESG), uses stitches to make the stomach smaller. The add…

This study tests whether combining risankizumab with either trosunilimab or ABBV-701 can safely reduce inflammation and improve symptoms in adults with moderately to severely active Crohn's disease or ulcerative colitis. Participants are randomly assigned to one of the combinatio…

This 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…

This study tests whether adding a natural gut hormone called gastrin to islet cell transplants can help people with hard-to-control type 1 diabetes produce their own insulin and stabilize blood sugar. About 20 adults aged 18-68 with unstable type 1 diabetes will receive donor isl…

This study tests whether taking prednisone, a steroid, before and during radiation therapy can protect the liver in people with liver cancer. About 20 participants will take prednisone for a short time around their radiation sessions. The goal is to see if it reduces liver inflam…

This 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.

This study tests a new drug called MDX2001 in people with advanced solid tumors that have spread. The main goals are to check the drug's safety and see if it can shrink tumors. About 285 adults with various cancers like lung, breast, or colon cancer will take part. This is an ear…

This trial investigates whether giving a higher dose of radiotherapy can safely control locally recurrent rectal cancer that cannot be surgically removed. Around 30 adults with this condition will receive either stereotactic body radiotherapy or hyperfractionated chemo-reirradiat…

This 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 …

This phase II trial tests a combination of immunotherapy (tislelizumab), chemotherapy (gemcitabine plus cisplatin or oxaliplatin), and targeted radiation before possible surgery in 38 people with hilar cholangiocarcinoma that is borderline or not removable. The goal is to see if …

This study looks at two approaches for people with a type of esophageal cancer that shrank after initial chemo-immunotherapy. One group will have surgery to remove the tumor, while the other will get a combination of radiation and chemotherapy instead. Both groups will also recei…

This 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 …

This 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…

This phase II trial tests whether adding surgery and radiation to standard chemotherapy can improve outcomes for people with stomach cancer that has spread only to nearby lymph nodes. About 54 participants will receive either standard chemo or a more intensive plan including chem…

This phase 1 trial tests an investigational drug called DEM301 in adults with advanced colorectal cancer that has progressed after standard treatments. DEM301 is an antibody-drug conjugate, a type of therapy designed to deliver a toxic agent directly to cancer cells. The study ai…

This early study tests an experimental drug called XB010, alone or combined with the immunotherapy pembrolizumab, in people with advanced solid tumors (like lung, breast, or head and neck cancers) that have stopped responding to other treatments. The main goals are to find a safe…

This early-phase trial is testing a new drug called OMTX705, which targets a protein on cancer cells, combined with standard chemotherapy and an immunotherapy for people with advanced pancreatic cancer that has spread. The study will enroll 69 participants to first find the safes…

This Phase 3 trial tests an experimental drug called larsucosterol in 350 people with severe alcohol-associated hepatitis. The goal is to see if the drug helps patients survive for 90 days without needing a liver transplant. Participants receive either the drug or a placebo by IV…

This study tests a new daily pill, VS-7375, in people with advanced solid tumors (like pancreatic, lung, or colorectal cancer) that have a specific KRAS G12D mutation. The goal is to see if the drug is safe and can shrink tumors when used alone or with other cancer treatments. Ab…

This 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…

This 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…

This study tests an experimental oral drug called zongertinib, which blocks HER2, a protein that fuels cancer growth. It is given alone or with other cancer drugs to adults with advanced HER2+ breast, stomach, or colorectal cancer that has spread and not responded to prior treatm…

This phase II trial is testing whether adding a type of precise radiation called stereotactic body radiation therapy (SBRT) to standard immunotherapy can help people with stage IV cancers, including head and neck, lung, cervical, esophageal, and gastric cancers. Participants will…

This early-phase trial tests whether matching drug combinations to a patient's tumor characteristics can better control metastatic colorectal cancer. Researchers will use blood draws, biopsies, and imaging to track how tumors resist treatment. The study enrolls 100 adults with me…

This study tests a new drug called ASP3082 in people with advanced solid tumors that have a specific genetic change called KRAS G12D. The trial has two parts: first, finding a safe dose of ASP3082 alone or with another drug; second, testing it with other cancer treatments. Up to …

This phase 3 trial asks whether survodutide, an investigational weekly injection, can help adults with type 2 diabetes lower their blood sugar more than a placebo. Around 600 participants, who also follow diet and exercise or take standard diabetes medications (including insulin)…

This 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…

This 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…

This study looks at whether starting automated insulin delivery (AID) early in children aged 7–16 with type 1 diabetes improves blood sugar control, reduces stress for patients and families, and prevents long-term complications compared to standard insulin injections. One hundred…

This study follows 350 people with type 1 diabetes in France who use the Control-IQ insulin pump system. Researchers want to see how safe and effective the system is over 12 months, focusing on blood sugar control and quality of life. Participants must be at least 6 years old and…

This phase 2 trial tests a new drug called YL202 in about 100 people with advanced solid tumors, including lung, colorectal, and cervical cancers. The drug is given through an IV and aims to shrink tumors or stop them from growing. Researchers will check how well it works and mon…

Researchers in Japan are testing whether adding zolbetuximab to FLOT chemotherapy and durvalumab improves tumor response before surgery in adults with CLDN18.2-positive gastric or gastroesophageal junction cancer. The trial enrolls 29 participants with previously untreated, local…

This 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…

This 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…

This early-stage trial tests a new daily pill called TYRA-430 in 100 adults with advanced liver cancer or other solid tumors that have specific genetic changes. The main goals are to find the safest dose and check for side effects. Researchers will also look for signs that the dr…

This 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 …

This phase II trial is testing whether the immunotherapy drug pembrolizumab (Keytruda) alone can work better than the usual combination of chemotherapy and radiation after surgery for head and neck cancer that has come back or is a new primary tumor. About 188 adults aged 18-79 w…

Researchers are testing a non-invasive ultrasound technique called histotripsy in people with pancreatic cancer that cannot be removed by surgery. Histotripsy uses focused sound waves to create tiny bubbles inside the tumour that burst and break apart the cancer tissue without he…

This 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 …

This 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…

This study tests a new medicine, JNJ-78934804, against an existing drug (guselkumab) in 460 people with moderate-to-severe Crohn's disease. The goal is to see if the new drug can reduce symptoms and heal the gut lining better at 48 weeks. Participants must have had Crohn's for at…

This study tests whether adding cetuximab to standard immunotherapy (pembrolizumab) helps people with advanced head and neck cancer that has stopped responding to platinum chemotherapy live longer. About 158 adults with cancer that has returned or spread will receive either pembr…

This early-stage trial tests a new drug called KO-2806, alone or with other cancer drugs, in adults with advanced solid tumors that have not responded to standard treatments. The study aims to find safe doses and check for early signs of tumor shrinkage. About 300 participants wi…

This early-phase trial tests an investigational drug called ABBV-400 in about 300 adults with advanced solid tumors, including liver, pancreatic, breast, and ovarian cancers. The study aims to see if the drug can shrink tumors and to check for side effects. Participants receive A…

This 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…

This 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, …

This study tests whether a 6-month program of problem-solving training, community health worker support, and exercise coaching at a YMCA can improve fitness and heart health in 210 adults with type 2 diabetes, obesity, and low income. Participants are compared to those who receiv…

This phase 2 trial is testing whether giving the immunotherapy drug tislelizumab every 2 weeks or every 4 weeks, alongside standard chemotherapy, is safe and effective for Japanese patients with advanced esophageal cancer that cannot be removed by surgery. The study aims to find …

This 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…

This 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…

This early-phase study tests an experimental drug called PF-08046876 in about 310 adults with advanced cancers of the bladder, lung, head and neck, esophagus, or pancreas that have not responded to standard treatments. The drug is a type of 'antibody drug conjugate' designed to s…

This study tests whether a new drug combination (trastuzumab deruxtecan plus rilvegostomig) works better than standard chemotherapy for people with advanced bile duct cancer that has a specific protein called HER2. About 620 adults with untreated, advanced HER2-positive bile duct…

This phase II study tests whether a combination of two drugs, niraparib and ipilimumab, can slow tumor growth in people with metastatic pancreatic cancer whose disease has not worsened after platinum-based chemotherapy. About 68 participants will be randomly assigned to receive e…

This 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…

This phase 2 study is testing whether adding two newer drugs—pembrolizumab (an immunotherapy) and trastuzumab (a targeted therapy)—to standard chemotherapy can help people with HER2-positive esophageal or stomach cancer that can be surgically removed. About 49 adults will receive…

This phase 2 trial tests a new treatment approach for people with locally advanced pancreatic cancer that cannot be removed by surgery. Participants receive targeted radiation therapy followed by a combination of two immunotherapy drugs (ipilimumab N01 and sintilimab) plus standa…

This large Phase 3 trial is testing whether a new drug called rilvegostomig, combined with bevacizumab and with or without tremelimumab, can help people with advanced liver cancer live longer. About 1,220 participants who cannot have surgery or other local treatments will be rand…

This 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 …

This study tests an experimental drug called BL-M08D1 in adults with advanced or metastatic digestive tract tumors and other solid tumors. The goal is to find the best dose and see how well it shrinks tumors and slows disease progression. Participants receive the drug by intraven…

This early-stage study is testing an experimental drug called MK-6204 in about 90 adults with advanced solid tumors (such as colorectal, lung, or stomach cancer) that have not responded to standard therapies. The main goals are to check the drug's safety and find the right dose. …

Researchers are testing whether adding targeted radiation plus the immunotherapy drug cadonilimab to standard second-line chemotherapy helps adults with colorectal cancer that has spread only to the peritoneum. The trial enrolls about 198 participants and randomly assigns them to…

Researchers are running a first-in-human Phase 1 trial of BA1302, an intravenous drug, in adults with advanced solid tumors including melanoma, breast cancer, non-small cell lung cancer, and pancreatic adenocarcinoma. The trial has two parts: a dose-escalation phase to find a saf…

This Phase 1 trial tests two experimental mRNA immunotherapies, mRNA-4106 and mRNA-4200, in about 42 people with advanced solid tumors. Unlike personalized cancer vaccines made from a patient's own tumor mutations, these are off-the-shelf therapies designed to target shared antig…

This 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…

This study tests a new drug called [212Pb]VMT-α-NET, which delivers a powerful type of radiation (alpha particles) directly to tumor cells that have a specific marker (SSTR2). The trial includes 300 adults with advanced neuroendocrine tumors or meningioma that cannot be removed b…

This phase 2 trial is testing whether adding an investigational drug called telisotuzumab adizutecan to standard chemotherapy can help people with pancreatobiliary cancers, including pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma. Participants will receive either the new combination or standar…

This study tests whether a concentrated clotting drug (fibrinogen) can better control major blood loss during surgery for pseudomyxoma peritonei, a rare abdominal cancer. About 90 adults will be randomly assigned to receive either the drug or a standard blood product during their…

This study tests a new drug, LYL273, in about 155 adults with metastatic colorectal cancer that has relapsed or stopped responding to standard treatments. The goal is to find a safe dose and see if it can shrink tumors. Participants must have limited liver involvement and no surg…

This Phase II trial tests whether adding a dual immunotherapy drug (iparomlimab/tuvonralimab) to standard chemoradiotherapy can improve outcomes for patients with locally advanced rectal cancer that has a specific genetic profile (pMMR/MSS), which usually does not respond to immu…

The STEP-1 trial tests a device called the RESET System in adults with type 2 diabetes and obesity whose blood sugar is not well controlled. The device is placed in the small intestine during an endoscopy and is designed to alter how the body absorbs nutrients. Participants are r…

Researchers are testing whether giving a dual-target immunotherapy drug alongside standard chemotherapy before surgery can shrink locally advanced gastric or gastroesophageal junction tumors. About 28 adults with previously untreated, HER2-negative disease will receive the combin…

This study looks at colorectal cancer patients whose disease is under control (no evidence of disease) but later develop a small number of lung tumors. Instead of starting chemotherapy right away, doctors will treat the lung spots with surgery or radiation and then watch closely.…

This Phase 2 trial tests an experimental drug called AHB-137 in 84 adults with chronic hepatitis B who are already on antiviral therapy. The goal is to see if AHB-137 can clear the hepatitis B surface antigen and keep the virus under control, potentially leading to a functional c…

Researchers are testing an engineered interleukin-2 drug called MDNA11 in adults with advanced solid tumors. The trial gives MDNA11 alone or with pembrolizumab, an immune checkpoint inhibitor, to see which doses are safe and how the body processes the drug. It also looks for earl…

This study tests an experimental oral drug called S241656 (BDTX-4933) in people with advanced solid tumors that have certain genetic changes (KRAS, BRAF, or other RAS/MAPK mutations). The trial has two parts: first, finding a safe dose, then testing how well it works alone or wit…

This early-phase study tests a new targeted therapy called MK-8294 in people with advanced solid tumors that have spread. The main goals are to check the drug's safety, see if people can tolerate it, and find the highest safe dose. About 67 participants will receive the drug, and…

Researchers are testing whether adding radiotherapy to a few growing liver cancer spots while continuing first-line systemic therapy helps people live longer without their cancer getting worse, compared with switching to second-line drugs right away. The trial enrolls adults with…

This trial is testing whether adding a non-invasive ultrasound treatment called histotripsy to the immunotherapy drug durvalumab can strengthen the body's immune response against advanced intrahepatic cholangiocarcinoma, a type of bile duct cancer. Histotripsy uses focused sound …

This 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…

This phase 3 trial is testing a new daily pill called elecoglipron for weight loss in 4500 adults who are obese or overweight, with or without type 2 diabetes. Participants will take the pill or a placebo for 72 weeks, alongside diet and exercise. The main goal is to see how much…

Researchers are testing whether denosumab, given as injections under the skin, can help heal acute Charcot foot in people with diabetes. The trial enrolls adults aged 18 to 80 with type 1 or type 2 diabetes and a newly diagnosed Charcot foot, which causes a red, swollen, warm foo…

This Phase 1 trial tests a new drug called BL-M07D1 in 280 adults with advanced HER2-positive cancers, including breast, lung, and stomach cancers. The study aims to find safe doses and check for early signs of tumor shrinkage. Participants must have tried at least two prior trea…

This 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 …

This phase III trial tests whether adding deep regional hyperthermia to standard radiochemotherapy improves outcomes for people with locally advanced rectal cancer. Participants receive chemoradiation with or without hyperthermia, followed by consolidation chemotherapy. Researche…

This trial is testing whether an experimental drug called BGM0504 can help people with early-stage type 2 diabetes and obesity achieve better blood sugar control and weight loss than a standard treatment, semaglutide. Participants will receive either BGM0504 or semaglutide as a o…

This study tests whether teplizumab, a drug already approved in the US, can safely delay the start of full-blown type 1 diabetes in Japanese people aged 8 to 34 who are at high risk (Stage 2). Participants will receive a 14-day IV treatment and be monitored for side effects and h…

This Phase 2 trial tests a chemotherapy regimen called NALIRIFOX combined with precise radiation (SBRT) in 42 people with locally advanced pancreatic cancer that cannot be removed by surgery. The goal is to see if this approach can delay cancer growth and improve survival. Partic…

This study tests a new drug called SAB-142 in people recently diagnosed with type 1 diabetes. The goal is to see if it can help the body keep making its own insulin for longer, slowing the disease. About 159 people aged 5 to 40 will receive either the drug or a placebo, and resea…

This study tests whether adding Acoustic Cluster Therapy (ACT) to standard chemotherapy can shrink inoperable pancreatic tumors. About 25 adults with locally advanced pancreatic cancer will receive both treatments. The goal is to see if the combination improves response rates and…

This trial tests an experimental drug called SGC001 in people who are likely to develop severe acute pancreatitis, a painful inflammation of the pancreas that can lead to organ failure. Participants receive either SGC001 or a placebo as a single intravenous infusion alongside sta…

This study tests whether adding an experimental drug called zoldonrasib to standard chemotherapy helps people with a specific genetic form of metastatic pancreatic cancer (KRAS G12D mutation) live longer without their cancer growing. About 670 adults with advanced pancreatic canc…

This phase 3 trial tests efruxifermin, a weekly injection, in 2,150 adults with liver scarring (cirrhosis) caused by NASH/MASH, a type of fatty liver disease. Half get the drug, half get a placebo. The goal is to see if efruxifermin can prevent serious liver events like liver fai…

This 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…

This 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…

This early-stage study tests a new treatment for people with advanced ovarian cancer or other solid tumors that have come back or not responded to standard therapy. The treatment uses a patient's own immune cells that are genetically modified to better recognize and attack cancer…

This study tests a device called ColoSeal ICD that is placed inside the colon after surgery to divert stool away from the surgical connection. The goal is to see if it is safe and feasible in 90 adults with rectal or rectosigmoid cancer. The device stays in place for about 10 day…

This early-phase trial tests a new drug called YKYY031 in 76 people with advanced solid tumors (like colorectal or pancreatic cancer) that have stopped responding to standard treatments. The main goals are to check safety, find the right dose, and get a first look at whether the …

This phase 3 trial tests whether the experimental drug JNJ-78934804 can help people with moderate to severe ulcerative colitis achieve remission better than the existing drug guselkumab. About 644 participants will receive either the new drug or guselkumab, and researchers will c…

This phase 2 study tests belzutifan, a daily pill that blocks a protein called HIF-2α, in people with advanced rare cancers like pheochromocytoma/paraganglioma, pancreatic neuroendocrine tumors, VHL disease-associated tumors, and certain other solid tumors. The goal is to see if …

This 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…

This early-phase trial is testing a new drug called ASP5834 in people with advanced solid tumors that have certain changes in the KRAS gene. The study will first find a safe dose of ASP5834 given alone or with another drug (panitumumab) in people with colorectal cancer. Up to 364…

This 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 …

This study looks at whether getting standard immunotherapy in the morning (before 11 am) or afternoon (after 12 pm) changes how well it fights advanced or metastatic solid tumors. Researchers think the body's internal clock (circadian rhythm) might affect immune activity. About 1…

This phase 2 trial is testing the drug regorafenib as a second-line treatment for people with advanced colorectal cancer that has a specific mutation in the RAS gene. The study aims to see if a personalized, less intensive treatment approach can help control the cancer and improv…

This early-stage trial tests an experimental medicine called BI 3822971 in adults with advanced or metastatic solid cancers, such as lung, head and neck, breast, esophageal, bladder, vulvar, or cervical cancer, who have no standard treatment options left. The goal is to find out …

This 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…

This phase II trial tests whether a blood test that looks for genetic changes in circulating tumor cells can help doctors choose the right targeted therapy for colorectal cancer. 150 participants will either get treatment guided by the blood test or standard care. The goal is to …

This study tests whether a shorter, lower-dose course of radiation after robotic surgery can improve quality of life for people with HPV-related throat cancer. About 42 adults who have had robotic surgery will receive a reduced radiation schedule. The goal is to see if this appro…

Researchers at Kaiser Permanente are testing a six-session medical nutrition therapy program for adults with type 2 diabetes and high blood sugar. Registered dietitians deliver personalized diet and behavior-change support to about 600 patients in San Bernardino County. The trial…

This study looks at the long-term safety of a drug called vedolizumab given as a shot under the skin to children and teenagers with ulcerative colitis or Crohn's disease. About 70 participants who did well on the drug in an earlier study will keep getting it, while those who didn…

This trial is testing whether adding an experimental antibody called petosemtamab to standard chemotherapy can help people with a certain type of advanced colorectal cancer that has returned or spread. Participants will receive either petosemtamab plus chemotherapy or a standard …

Researchers are testing whether intravenous alpha-1 antitrypsin can reduce inflammation in people with severe alcohol-associated hepatitis. The trial enrolls 16 adults with severe disease who receive either the protein plus standard care or standard care alone. Participants get f…

Researchers compare two metabolic surgery techniques, sleeve and bypass, in adults with type 2 diabetes and moderate obesity. The goal is to see which operation leads to better blood sugar control and remission of diabetes. Thirty patients who have not reached their blood sugar t…

This 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…

Researchers in Armenia, Georgia, and Tanzania are comparing two ways to deliver hepatitis C care to people who inject drugs. One model confirms infection with an RNA test before starting sofosbuvir/velpatasvir, a daily pill that cures most hepatitis C. The other starts the same p…

This study tests a new drug called BNT326, given alone or with other cancer immunotherapies, in about 980 adults with advanced solid tumors that have spread or come back after prior treatment. The goal is to find the best dose and see if it is safe and effective. It is an early-s…

This study provides ongoing treatment with the cancer drug adagrasib (BMS-986503) to patients with advanced solid tumors who have already seen benefit in earlier studies. About 170 adults with non-small cell lung cancer, colorectal cancer, or other solid tumors can join if they a…

This 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…

This study tests a new device called ECLIPSIUM that uses a dissolvable material to hold mesh in place during hernia surgery. The goal is to see if it reduces the chance of the hernia coming back compared to current methods. About 240 adults with small to medium-sized hernias will…

This 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…

Researchers are testing whether a combination of retlirafusp alfa, famitinib, and liver-directed chemotherapy can shrink locally advanced intrahepatic cholangiocarcinoma enough to allow surgery. Adults with tumors that are technically removable but difficult to operate on directl…

This phase 2 trial tests whether the investigational drug telisotuzumab adizutecan can prevent colorectal cancer from coming back in patients who have no visible tumors but still have cancer DNA in their blood after surgery. About 140 adults will be randomly assigned to receive e…

This pilot study tests whether the antibiotic vancomycin can safely treat active ulcerative colitis in adults who also have primary sclerosing cholangitis, a liver condition. Fourteen participants will take vancomycin or a placebo for 4 weeks, with an optional 4-week extension. T…

This phase II trial tests whether adding itraconazole, a common antifungal medication, to standard chemoradiation can improve outcomes for people with resectable esophageal cancer. About 78 participants will receive itraconazole before and after standard treatment, then undergo s…

This 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…

Researchers are studying whether a remote monitoring system can track how well people with inflammatory bowel disease stick to vedolizumab, a drug given either by IV infusion or under-the-skin injection. About 200 adults with Crohn's disease or ulcerative colitis who are starting…

This early-stage trial is testing a new radioactive drug (177Lu-DFC413) to see if it is safe and can shrink tumors in people with advanced solid cancers like pancreatic, lung, breast, colorectal, and sarcoma. About 180 adults whose cancer has progressed after standard treatments …

This early-phase trial tests a new treatment for stomach cancer that has spread to the lining of the abdomen. Ten adults will receive specially engineered immune cells (NK cells) infused directly into the abdomen, along with standard chemotherapy drugs. The main goals are to find…

This phase II trial tests a new approach for people with advanced pancreatic cancer that cannot be removed by surgery. Participants first receive standard chemotherapy, then an endoscopic procedure that uses heat to destroy tumor tissue (EUS-RFA), followed by the immunotherapy dr…

This study tests histotripsy, a non-invasive treatment that uses focused ultrasound to destroy liver tumors without needles or surgery. It involves 40 adults with liver cancer who cannot have surgery or other standard treatments. The goal is to see if it is safe and effective at …

Researchers are testing whether removing liver tumors surgically and then giving two drugs, camrelizumab and apatinib, helps people with advanced hepatocellular carcinoma that has spread to other organs. The trial enrolls adults with liver cancer that has spread to places like ly…

This early-stage trial tests a new drug called CT-202 in people with advanced triple-negative breast cancer, colorectal cancer, or bladder cancer that has come back or spread. The drug is a bispecific antibody designed to help the immune system attack cancer cells that have a pro…

This study tests a once-daily pill called orforglipron in adults with type 2 diabetes who plan to fast during Ramadan. The goal is to see if the drug helps control blood sugar and weight without causing harm. About 130 participants will take the pill for up to 48 weeks, with clin…

This study tests an experimental pill called MORF-057 (zotemtegrast) in 385 adults with moderate-to-severe Crohn's disease. The drug works by blocking a protein that drives gut inflammation. Participants will receive one of three doses of the drug or a placebo for 14 weeks to see…

This study tests a new drug, AZD6750, that helps the immune system fight cancer. It is for adults with advanced solid tumors like melanoma, lung, or breast cancer that have not responded to other treatments. The goal is to find the safest dose and see if it shrinks tumors when us…

This trial tests whether clazakizumab, an experimental anti-inflammatory drug, can lower a blood marker of inflammation called hsCRP in adults who have elevated levels and are at increased risk for heart problems. Participants must have conditions like established heart disease, …

This Phase 2 trial tests a drug called ALN-HSD, which uses gene silencing to target liver scarring in people with MASH, a fatty liver disease that can lead to cirrhosis. The study enrolls 120 adults with genetic risk factors and moderate-to-severe liver fibrosis. Researchers will…

This Phase 3 trial is testing whether adding a new targeted pill (INCB161734) to standard chemotherapy helps people with a specific type of advanced pancreatic cancer (KRAS G12D mutation) live longer. About 588 participants who have not had prior treatment for metastatic disease …

This 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…

This study tests whether an AI-enabled robotic stapler can reduce complications like leaks after colorectal cancer surgery compared to a standard stapler. About 200 adults undergoing planned robotic or laparoscopic surgery for non-metastatic colorectal cancer will be enrolled. Th…

This 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 …

This study tests whether adding a new drug (LY4395089) to an existing treatment (mirikizumab) works better than mirikizumab alone for adults with moderate-to-severe Crohn's disease. About 60 participants will be followed for 62 weeks to check safety and how well the combination r…

This early-phase study tests whether tamoxifen, a drug commonly used for breast cancer, can shrink or stabilize pre-cancerous pancreatic cysts in women. The goal is to see if taking tamoxifen for up to 24 weeks can delay or eliminate the need for surgery. The study will enroll 15…

This 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…

This study tests whether giving less radiation to healthy lymph nodes can reduce side effects for people with oropharynx cancer. The approach uses a computer model to personalize which lymph nodes need treatment. The trial will enroll 120 patients and track if cancer returns in u…

This 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…

This phase 3 trial compares a new drug, brelovitug, to an existing treatment (bulevirtide) for chronic hepatitis delta, a serious liver infection. About 172 adults with the infection will receive either drug to see which better controls the virus and normalizes liver enzymes. The…

This 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 …

This study tests an oral drug called LY4268989 (MORF-057) in adults with moderate-to-severe ulcerative colitis. About 1,431 participants will receive either the drug or a placebo for up to 108 weeks. The goal is to see if the drug can safely help control the disease and improve s…

Researchers are following people with Alagille syndrome or progressive familial intrahepatic cholestasis who take Livmarli (maralixibat) for up to five years. The study tracks liver transplants, biliary surgery, deaths, growth, bleeding, and fractures to see how the drug performs…

This phase 2 trial tests whether adding an experimental biologic called TRK-950 to the standard combination of ramucirumab and paclitaxel helps people with advanced stomach or gastroesophageal junction cancer. Participants receive either the standard two-drug regimen or the stand…

This 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 …

This trial tests whether a culturally tailored, Spanish-language onboarding and support program helps Latino youth aged 10–20 with type 1 diabetes adopt and consistently use the Medtronic MiniMed 780G automated insulin delivery system. Participants receive one-on-one nutrition su…

This early-phase trial tests a new drug called PTM-101 given alongside standard chemotherapy for people with pancreatic cancer that is either borderline resectable or locally advanced (meaning it has not spread far but is hard to remove surgically). The goal is to see if adding P…

This early-stage trial tests a new treatment for people with advanced pancreatic cancer that cannot be removed by surgery. The therapy uses a light-sensitive drug and a special light delivered through a thin tube into the blood vessels feeding the tumor. The goal is to see if it …

This study tests whether baricitinib, a pill, can help preserve the body's ability to make insulin in people newly diagnosed with type 1 diabetes. About 300 children and young adults (ages 1 to under 36) will take either baricitinib or a placebo for 60 weeks. The goal is to see i…

This 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 …

This 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…

Researchers are testing whether adding QL1706, a dual PD-1/CTLA-4 antibody, to chemoradiotherapy before surgery can effectively treat MSS-type low rectal cancer. The trial enrolls 60 people aged 18 to 75 with tumors in the lower rectum. Participants receive short or long radiothe…

This 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…

Researchers are studying whether a detailed liver assessment done during one endoscopy session changes treatment decisions for adults at high risk of metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease. The study enrolls 500 adults with suspected MASLD and at least one risk …

This 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…

Researchers at Ohio State University are studying whether certain immune proteins and cells in the blood can predict which cases of acute pancreatitis will become severe. Adults aged 18 to 75 who arrive at the hospital with acute pancreatitis provide blood samples and answer surv…

This study looks at whether offering a blood test (Guardant Shield) can increase colon cancer screening in people who are overdue. About 500 adults aged 45-85 will either get a standard reminder to screen or also have the option to give a blood sample. The goal is to see if the b…

This early-stage trial tests a fluorescent dye attached to the cancer drug nivolumab. The dye is meant to make cancer cells glow during surgery, helping surgeons remove them more precisely. The study will enroll 40 people with head and neck cancer who are already scheduled for su…

This 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…

Pancreatic cancer is hard to catch early because its symptoms overlap with chronic pancreatitis and benign pancreatic cysts. This study asks whether a panel of blood proteins, including GDF-15, ICAM-1, osteopontin, CXCL10, HGF, Nectin-4, periostin, and VEGF-A, can distinguish pan…

This study aims to improve how doctors see liver damage (cirrhosis), liver cancer, and high blood pressure in the liver using a special PET/MRI scan. About 45 adults with cirrhosis will get this scan to see if it gives clearer pictures than current methods. The goal is to make di…

This trial asks whether adding a quick, painless intestinal ultrasound to standard check-ups can change how doctors treat inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), including Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis. Adults with IBD who are already scheduled for a colonoscopy are randomly a…

After large colorectal polyps are removed in pieces, tissue can grow back at the scar. Doctors need a reliable way to spot this regrowth during follow-up colonoscopies. This trial compares four imaging methods: standard white light, texture and color enhancement (TXI), narrow-ban…

Researchers are testing a technique called confocal laser endomicroscopy to help diagnose pancreatic cysts. The study enrolls adults with cysts at least 2 cm wide who are referred for an endoscopic ultrasound. During the procedure, doctors use a laser and a fluorescent dye to vie…

Women who have had HPV-related cervical, vulvar, or vaginal disease face a higher risk of anal cancer precursors. This trial tests three screening approaches in 300 HIV-negative women aged 35 and older: anal cytology, HPV testing on a sample each woman collects herself, and HPV t…

This study tests whether a special 4D-flow MRI can accurately measure blood flow and pressure in the liver without needing an invasive catheter. Researchers will enroll 60 adults with cirrhosis and compare MRI results to the standard pressure test. If it works, this could make di…

This trial tests an experimental imaging agent called [68Ga]Ga-DWJ155 in adults with advanced cancers of the breast, lung, or stomach. The agent is designed to attach to tumor cells and show up on PET scans, helping doctors see where cancer has spread. Researchers will measure ho…

Researchers at the Grand Hôpital de Charleroi are validating a molecular test called TST79 that looks for circulating tumor DNA in blood plasma. The study enrolls 15 patients with various cancers, including lung, colorectal, breast, prostate, melanoma, and others, who are undergo…

Researchers are studying whether standard heart risk calculators match the results of coronary artery calcium scans in Thai patients with metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease (MASLD). The trial enrolls 251 adults who have fatty liver disease but no symptoms of…

This study tests a new microwave-based device, called MiWEndo, that is used during a standard colonoscopy to help doctors find polyps in the colon. About 50 people who already have a polyp in their rectum will take part. The goal is to see if the device is safe and can find more …

This study is testing a new blood test that looks for DNA fragments from tumors in people with hereditary cancer syndromes like Lynch syndrome or BRCA mutations. The goal is to see if the test can find cancers earlier than standard screening methods. Researchers will compare canc…

This study tests whether artificial intelligence (AI) can analyze routine heart tests (ECGs) to find hidden heart problems like weak heart muscle, valve issues, or high lung pressure. About 590 adults without a prior heart disease diagnosis will have ECGs taken with standard mach…

Researchers are testing whether a lifestyle program that includes a romantic partner works better than the standard diabetes prevention program for adults at high risk of type 2 diabetes. The trial enrolls 324 adults with prediabetes or other risk factors, along with their partne…

This study tests two lifestyle programs in 400 older African American and non-Hispanic white adults at risk for dementia and diabetes. One group does aerobic exercise three times a week; the other learns to follow the MIND diet, which emphasizes berries, greens, and whole grains.…

Researchers test whether an oral glycan supplement can prevent Crohn's disease from returning after surgery. The trial enrolls 30 adults who had surgery to remove diseased bowel. Participants take the supplement to see if it changes gut bacteria and immune response, which might s…

This early-phase study tests the safety of a drug called ONC201 (dordaviprone) in 36 adults at high risk for colorectal cancer due to familial adenomatous polyposis (FAP) or a history of many polyps. The drug aims to kill precancerous cells without harming normal ones. Researcher…

Severe low blood sugar is a serious risk for people with diabetes, causing falls, heart problems, and hospital stays. Researchers at Kaiser Permanente developed a simple guide called 'Hypoglycemia on a Page' to help prevent it. In this study, they compare two groups of high-risk …

This trial tests whether adding chlorine to water supplies and disinfecting surfaces in rural Kenyan maternity wards reduces infections in newborns and their mothers. Facilities receive automated water chlorinators, chlorine solution, and cleaning supplies, along with infection p…

Researchers at Laval University are studying a mobile healthcare unit that travels to Indigenous and remote communities in Canada to offer cardiovascular risk screening. About 500 adults with a body mass index above 27 can take part. The team measures blood pressure, cholesterol,…

Complicated appendicitis often leads to a painful pocket of pus called an intra-abdominal abscess after surgery. Researchers are testing whether washing the belly with a gentamicin and clindamycin solution during laparoscopic appendectomy can prevent these abscesses. The trial en…

Bile leakage is a serious complication after liver resection in children and can require more procedures or repeat surgery. This trial enrolls 12 children and adolescents up to age 18 who are having liver resection and are at high risk of bile leakage because their tumors sit nea…

This phase 3 trial tests whether orforglipron, a daily oral medication, can help overweight adults reduce their risk of developing obesity-related complications such as type 2 diabetes, high blood pressure, and high cholesterol, as well as progression to class 1 obesity. Particip…

This 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…

This study tests whether two types of fish oil, EPA and DHA, can improve metabolic health in people at high risk for type 2 diabetes. Over 12 weeks, 84 participants will take daily capsules of EPA, DHA, or a placebo (corn oil) and undergo specialized tests to measure insulin func…

Pregnant women with hepatitis B can pass the virus to their babies during birth. To prevent this, guidelines recommend treating women with high levels of the virus using the drug tenofovir. However, many clinics in low-income countries cannot measure virus levels. This trial comp…

This study tests whether fucoidan, a supplement from brown seaweed, can prevent or reduce fatigue in people with gastrointestinal or gynecologic cancers who are starting chemotherapy. About 34 participants will receive either fucoidan or a placebo daily for up to 16 weeks. Resear…

This study compares two common pain relief techniques after laparoscopic gallbladder removal: local anesthetic injected into the surgical cuts versus an ultrasound-guided nerve block near the belly button. The goal is to see which method better reduces pain and the need for opioi…

Researchers are testing whether a supplement combining alpha-lipoic acid, vitamins B1, B6, B12, and vitamin E improves nerve symptoms more than a vitamin B-complex alone in people with type 2 diabetes and diabetic symmetrical polyneuropathy. About 100 participants at one hospital…

This study tests whether transcutaneous electrical acupoint stimulation (TEAS) — a needle-free treatment that sends mild electrical pulses through sticky pads on the skin — can help people recover faster after laparoscopic surgery for stomach cancer. Researchers are comparing thr…

This trial tests whether a device called sacral neuromodulation (InterStim X) can improve bladder, bowel, and sexual function in people with multiple sclerosis who have not responded to standard treatments. Participants who show at least 50% improvement during a test period will …

This study tests whether giving lidocaine through a vein during surgery, plus injecting ropivacaine into the surgical cuts, helps people recover better after laparoscopic colon cancer surgery. About 182 adults will be randomly assigned to get either the lidocaine plus ropivacaine…

Researchers compare an electronic bidet with standard water rinsing for cleaning wounds after surgery for anal fistula or hemorrhoids. Forty adults who have had these operations will use one of the two methods. The study measures comfort, ease of use, and how clean patients feel,…

This phase 3 trial tests whether megestrol acetate, a drug that stimulates appetite, can prevent weight loss in people with nasopharyngeal carcinoma undergoing chemoradiotherapy. Half of the 204 participants will take the drug daily for 11 weeks, and the other half will take a pl…

Achalasia makes it hard to swallow because the muscles at the bottom of the esophagus fail to relax. POEM is a minimally invasive procedure that cuts those muscles through the mouth, but doctors do not know how deep the cuts should go. This trial randomly assigns 70 adults with t…

This study tests a virtual health coaching program for adults with type 2 diabetes who also face mental health challenges like anxiety or diabetes distress. Participants receive weekly coaching calls, support from a care team, and online tools to help manage both conditions. The …

Researchers are testing a new artificial liver support system called CABA, which combines two adsorption columns with plasma exchange, in people with end-stage liver disease and inflammation. The trial enrolls about 40 adults aged 18 to 70 with severe liver failure. The main goal…

This study tests whether the drug sonlicromanol can reduce fatigue and improve physical abilities like balance and leg strength in adults with a specific genetic form of mitochondrial disease. About 220 participants will take either the drug or a placebo twice daily for 52 weeks.…

Researchers at Northwestern University are testing a psychological program called PREPARE-GI for adults who have lasting stress from past medical experiences and are scheduled for complex gastrointestinal surgery. The program involves eight one-hour sessions with a licensed psych…

This study tests a drug called ponsegromab combined with standard chemotherapy to see if it helps adults with advanced pancreatic cancer who are losing weight and appetite (cachexia). About 982 participants will receive either ponsegromab or a placebo alongside their first chemot…

Researchers are testing whether low-load resistance training combined with blood flow restriction can improve muscle strength, physical function, and cancer-related fatigue in colorectal cancer survivors with probable sarcopenia. Participants do supervised resistance exercises tw…

People with advanced pancreatic or colorectal cancer often face a mix of hard-to-treat symptoms that hurt their quality of life. This phase II trial tests whether medical cannabis can reduce that symptom burden. Half the participants receive medical cannabis for eight weeks right…

This phase 3 trial tests whether a lozenge called BupiZenge, which contains the long-acting painkiller bupivacaine, can relieve mouth pain from radiation therapy better than the standard lidocaine rinse. About 150 adults with head and neck cancer will be randomly assigned to one …

This study compares two steroid injections for knee osteoarthritis in people with type 2 diabetes. It aims to see which one controls pain better while causing fewer blood sugar spikes. About 120 adults with diabetes and knee arthritis will receive either a long-acting or short-ac…

This study tests whether a program that combines a smartphone app with face-to-face therapy sessions can improve psychological well-being in children and adolescents with type 1 diabetes. The goal is to reduce diabetes-related distress and help young patients better manage their …

This Phase 2 trial tests whether using MRI to map saliva ducts before radiation therapy can reduce dry mouth in people with oropharyngeal cancer. About 98 participants will be randomly assigned to standard radiation planning or a new approach that spares the parotid ducts. The ma…

This 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…

This study tests a home-based palliative care program called TIER-PC that adjusts the care team based on a patient's symptoms and ability to function. It includes 60 adults with advanced heart failure or certain cancers living in Manhattan. The program adds more specialists—like …

Researchers test whether a mostly vegetarian Mediterranean diet plus lifestyle changes, followed by avoiding a specific food that endoscopy shows harms the gut barrier, can improve gut barrier integrity and ease symptoms in Crohn's disease. Thirty adults with Crohn's and food-rel…

This study will compare two probiotic drinks—Bacillus clausii and a mix of four bacterial strains—in 138 children aged 1 to 5 with acute watery diarrhea. All children will also receive standard care like rehydration and zinc. The goal is to see which probiotic reduces diarrhea du…

This study tests a new nano-formulation of megestrol acetate, a drug used to stimulate appetite and promote weight gain, in patients with advanced pancreatic cancer who suffer from anorexia-cachexia syndrome. The trial will enroll 56 patients and compare those receiving the nano-…

This study tests whether a probiotic called Clostridium butyricum can help reduce anxiety and depression in people with functional dyspepsia (a common stomach disorder). 180 adults will receive either the probiotic or a placebo for 4 weeks, alongside standard stomach medication. …

This 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 …

Researchers at Massachusetts General Hospital are testing a program called PATHWAYS for people with locally advanced rectal cancer who are about to start chemotherapy and radiation before surgery. The program combines four behavioral coaching sessions with a patient education gui…

People with spinal cord injuries often rely on a bowel program to manage neurogenic bowel, a condition that makes it hard to control bowel movements. This trial compares three tools used during those programs: a bisacodyl suppository, a mini enema called Enemeez, and a transanal …

Diabetic foot ulcers are a common and serious complication of diabetes that can lead to amputation. Researchers at the University of Lahore are testing whether adding custom polyethene foam insoles with a Poron top layer, and transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS), to…

This study tests whether acupressure, a technique that applies gentle pressure to specific points on the body, can lower blood sugar and reduce anxiety in people aged 65 and older with diabetes. Forty-eight participants will receive either real acupressure or a sham version for 6…

This study tests whether one hour of morning light therapy each day for four weeks can improve sleep quality and reduce inflammation in adults with ulcerative colitis who have active inflammation and poor sleep. Thirty participants will wear a sleep tracker, complete surveys, and…

Researchers at Massachusetts General Hospital are testing HARMONY, a psychoeducational program for people recently diagnosed with hepatocellular carcinoma, the most common form of liver cancer. The study enrolls about 50 adults who received their diagnosis within the past six mon…

Researchers test whether a daily probiotic mixture of Lactobacillus rhamnosus GG and Lactobacillus plantarum 299V reduces abdominal pain and improves bowel habits in children aged 4 to 18 with irritable bowel syndrome. The trial enrolls 124 children who have daily abdominal pain …

This 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…

This study tests whether an activity book called 'Think-Find-Solve' can improve insulin self-management in children aged 8-12 with type 1 diabetes. Forty children and their parents will take part, with one group using the book for three months. The goal is to see if the book help…

This 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…

This study provides long-term follow-up for people who previously received gene therapy or other immunotherapy for cancers like prostate, liver, breast, colon, or lung cancer. Participants will have annual health check-ups or phone calls for up to 15 years to monitor for any long…

This 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…

This 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 …

This early-phase study is testing whether afimkibart, an experimental drug for ulcerative colitis, changes how the body processes common medications like caffeine, warfarin, and omeprazole. About 25 people with moderate to severe active ulcerative colitis will receive afimkibart …

This study follows people with von Hippel-Lindau (VHL) disease who have pancreatic tumors or cysts. The goal is to learn how these growths change over time and to see if a special type of scan (68-Gallium DOTATATE PET/CT) can find them better. Participants will have regular check…

This 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…

This 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…

This 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…

This study is looking for 500 people with certain cancers (like eye or skin melanoma, kidney cancer, or mesothelioma) and their family members to understand how common BAP1 gene mutations are. Researchers will collect medical history and questionnaires to learn about cancer risks…

This study follows 500 people who had a malignant colorectal polyp removed. Researchers want to learn how often the cancer stays, comes back, or spreads. They will also study how patients and doctors decide on next steps after removal. Participants share medical records and get f…

This 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…

This 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…

This 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 …

This study will follow 100 adults with Crohn's disease, ulcerative colitis, or other IBD, plus their healthy relatives, for up to 3 years. Researchers will collect blood, stool, tissue samples, and imaging to track how immune cells and genetics change over time. The goal is to fi…

This study tests whether sending text messages can encourage homeless adults aged 45-75 to complete colorectal cancer screening. About 588 participants from shelter clinics in New York City will be randomly assigned to receive SMS reminders or standard care. The goal is to see if…

This study looks at whether a continuous glucose monitor (CGM) — a small sensor worn under the skin — is an acceptable and useful tool for checking diabetes risk in women who recently had gestational diabetes. Twenty women will wear the CGM for 10 days at 6-8 weeks after giving b…

This 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…

This 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…

This study collects blood and tumor samples from people with gastrointestinal cancers, such as stomach, liver, or colon cancer. Researchers want to learn how the immune system responds to these cancers. Participants give samples over several visits but receive no treatment as par…

This 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…

People with inflammatory bowel diseases like Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis often face a higher risk of heart attacks, strokes, and other cardiovascular problems, but standard risk calculators may not capture that danger accurately. This observational study follows 600 pa…

This 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…

This study looks at a treatment called HIPEC, where heated chemotherapy is washed inside the abdomen after surgery to remove tumors. Researchers want to see if lab-grown tumor models can predict how well the chemotherapy works. Sixty adults with cancers that have spread to the ab…

This study looks at the gut bacteria of 100 people with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) to see if a stool test can help diagnose the condition. Half will follow a low-FODMAP diet, a common but restrictive eating plan. Researchers will compare the bacteria and symptoms between the …

This study tests a 20-step recovery plan (ERAS) for children aged 5-18 having laparoscopic appendix surgery. The goal is to see if the plan can be followed closely and safely in a hospital. Researchers will track how well the steps are followed and check for any major problems or…

This study looks at how certain immune cells, called meta-inflammatory monocytes, along with body composition and diet, may contribute to insulin resistance in adolescents. Researchers will collect blood samples and health information from 175 teens aged 14-18, including those wi…

This study will compare treatment recommendations made by a large language model (AI) with those made by a team of cancer experts for 180 people with rectal cancer. The AI will analyze de-identified patient information and suggest a treatment plan. The goal is to see how often th…

This study is observing 400 people aged 12 and older who have noncirrhotic portal hypertension (NCPH) or are at risk for it. NCPH is a liver condition that increases blood pressure in the liver's blood vessels without causing cirrhosis, and often has no early symptoms. Researcher…

Researchers want to know how often colon cancer located at or near the hepatic flexure spreads to a fatty tissue called the right gastroepiploic mesentery. They will perform complete mesocolic excision, a standard colon cancer operation, and also remove this mesentery in 50 adult…

This study looks at how bacteria in the gut (the microbiome) influence healing of leaks in the esophagus or stomach. Researchers will collect tissue and fluid samples from 50 adults during routine procedures to analyze microbial changes and the body's response. The goal is to und…

This study is collecting information from 10,000 liver transplant patients across Europe to create a new, up-to-date reference for what good outcomes look like when using machine perfusion (a technique that keeps donated livers healthier before transplant). The goal is to help do…

This study will analyze medical records of over 4,000 people newly diagnosed with gastroenteropancreatic neuroendocrine tumors (GEP-NET) in the U.S. Researchers aim to understand which treatments are used, in what order, and how long patients stay on them. The goal is to describe…

This study aims to collect tumor, normal tissue, and blood samples from up to 1559 people with cancers of the lung, esophagus, or pleura. Researchers will analyze genetic and epigenetic changes to better understand these diseases and identify potential markers for future treatmen…

This study aims to collect blood, nasal fluid, skin cells, urine, and medical data from 10,000 people aged 3 to 100 with allergies, asthma, eczema, or sinus issues. Participants will have up to 3 years of follow-up visits and questionnaires. The goal is to create a large reposito…

This study will collect and analyze medical records from about 4,000 adults diagnosed with liver cancer (hepatocellular carcinoma) in Middle Eastern and North African countries between 2015 and 2023. Researchers want to understand what causes the cancer, how it is treated, and wh…

People with rectal and anal cancer often face social stigma tied to bowel symptoms, exams, and ostomy use. Researchers want to understand how that stigma relates to personality, emotional traits, and quality of life. The study asks 148 adults receiving chemoradiation for locally …

ORCHESTRA is an observational study of adults having colorectal or anal surgery at one hospital. Trained observers record naturally occurring distractions during routine operations, such as phone calls, conversations, and equipment problems. After each operation, the surgeon repo…

This study is for people at high risk of pancreatic cancer, such as those with a strong family history or certain genetic conditions. Researchers will use MRI and endoscopic ultrasound to screen participants regularly and see which method works best. The goal is to detect cancer …

This study tests a new screening program for people aged 50 to 85 who have recently developed diabetes and are at high risk for pancreatic cancer. Participants will receive repeated AI-enhanced CT scans and blood draws over time to see if these tools can spot cancer earlier than …

This study will test whether intermittent fasting (eating only during an 8-hour window each day) is safe and doable for 20 people at high risk for pancreatic cancer. Researchers will also check if this eating pattern changes certain markers in the body linked to cancer risk. The …

This study looks at how the drug mirdametinib is absorbed and removed from the body in people with moderate or severe liver problems compared to those with normal liver function. It involves 32 adults and is for research only, not to treat any condition. The goal is to understand…

This study will follow 500 adults with chronic kidney disease and type 2 diabetes who are taking finerenone, a drug that helps protect the kidneys and heart. Researchers want to see if a tool called the Klinrisk score, which estimates the risk of kidney disease getting worse, imp…

This study looks at how the esophagus changes in people with a precancerous condition called Barrett's esophagus who are getting a treatment called radiofrequency ablation (RFA). Researchers will use two special devices during routine endoscopies to measure the tightness and heal…

This study looks at whether a special blood test called thrombelastography can help doctors decide when to give blood products to people with liver cirrhosis who are getting a TIPS shunt. The goal is to see if this test reduces the amount of blood products used and prevents bleed…

Many people with liver cirrhosis lose muscle, a condition called sarcopenia that raises the risk of complications and death. Researchers suspect that changes in gut bacteria play a role because the microbiome helps the body absorb and use nutrients. This study follows 120 hospita…

This 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…

This study follows 327 patients aged 65 and older who have surgery to remove gastrointestinal cancer. Researchers want to find out what factors predict whether patients will have a decline in physical function or quality of life one year later, and how they do over five years. Th…

Researchers at the Medical University of Graz are setting up a biobanking study to study sarcopenia, or muscle loss, in people with liver cirrhosis and chronic inflammatory bowel disease. They plan to enroll 1,000 adults who have a routine CT or MRI scan, collecting clinical data…

This 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 …

This study looks at the causes and effects of food allergies and related conditions like eczema and eosinophilic esophagitis. Researchers will collect blood, skin, and genetic samples from up to 1,800 people over many years. The goal is to find biomarkers and pathways that explai…

This pilot study aims to develop new ways to diagnose colon cancer and predict if it will spread to the liver. Researchers will collect blood and liver tissue samples from 51 patients undergoing surgery for colon cancer or benign colon growths. The goal is to find biomarkers that…

This study looks at why some adults who had the Fontan procedure as children develop serious liver scarring. Researchers will use blood tests, imaging, and liver biopsies to track changes and find early markers of disease. The goal is to better understand the process and pave the…

This 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…

This study aims to find the genetic causes of primary aldosteronism, a condition where adrenal tumors cause high blood pressure, in Black individuals. Researchers will enroll 1150 participants, including those with difficult-to-control blood pressure or known primary aldosteronis…

This study follows 500 American Indian adults with early kidney disease to learn how their condition progresses and what factors affect heart health. Researchers will measure kidney function and track heart events like heart attacks and strokes. The goal is to fill knowledge gaps…

This study explores whether changes in heart rate, sleep, and activity measured by a person's own smartwatch can predict flare-ups in inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). Six hundred adults with Crohn's disease or ulcerative colitis who already own a compatible device will participa…

This 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…

This 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…

This 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…

This 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…

This study is gathering health information from 2,000 adults with primary sclerosing cholangitis (PSC) to build a real-world data comparator group. The goal is to help design and run future drug trials more efficiently by providing a control group from real patient experiences. P…

This 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…

This study looks at how the hepatitis B virus changes over time in people taking antiviral drugs. Researchers will analyze blood samples from 700 adults in Turkey to see if the virus becomes resistant to treatment. The goal is to help doctors choose the best medications for each …

Researchers at Yale are studying how high blood sugar affects the brain in people with poorly controlled type 2 diabetes. The trial tests whether intensive diabetes management, including nutrition counseling and medication adjustments, can improve the brain's ability to transport…

Researchers at Mount Sinai Hospital in Canada are studying how genes and environment contribute to inflammatory bowel disease, including Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis. The study plans to enroll about 150 people, both those with IBD and healthy volunteers, who provide a b…

Researchers across Canada are following 2,400 children and teens who have just been diagnosed with Crohn's disease, ulcerative colitis, or undefined inflammatory bowel disease. The study collects genetic, environmental, and microbiome information to understand why IBD develops so…

This study is collecting information from up to 999 people with rectal cancer who are treated with a special device called the MAASTRO HDR applicator. The goal is to learn how well it works and what side effects it causes, so doctors can improve future treatments. Participants wi…

This pilot study tests a program that provides education, motivation, and social support to adults with diabetes and early-stage chronic kidney disease (CKD). The goal is to see if the program is practical and helps patients stay motivated, learn about kidney disease, and use sup…

This study looks at whether giving out special syringes with less leftover space (low dead-space) can help reduce the spread of HIV and hepatitis among people who inject drugs. Researchers will talk with participants and track their health in several countries. The goal is to fin…

Researchers want to know how far microscopic rectal cancer cells spread beyond the visible tumor. The study enrolls 50 adults with rectal adenocarcinoma who are scheduled for surgery after radiation or chemoradiotherapy. Doctors use 3D endorectal ultrasound, rectoscopy, and patho…

This study collects samples from 320 people, including those with solid cancers (like lung, colon, or pancreatic cancer) and those undergoing lung cancer screening, to look for cancer cells and DNA in blood, urine, and bone marrow. The goal is to learn how cancer spreads and find…

This study looks at whether newer automated insulin delivery systems help people with type 1 diabetes have healthier eating behaviors. Researchers will survey over 100 youth and adults across Canada about their eating habits and blood sugar control. The goal is to understand if t…

Researchers at the German Institute of Human Nutrition are studying why blood sugar responses to food differ so much from person to person. The LIME study follows 300 adults who are overweight or obese, including people with prediabetes, people with type 2 diabetes, and people wi…

Researchers at McMaster University are studying how serotonin signaling differs in people with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) compared with healthy controls. The trial enrolls about 60 participants, including people with Crohn's disease or ulcerative colitis and people without …

This observational study tracks how patients with stage II to IVB gastric or gastroesophageal junction cancer are actually treated in routine clinical practice across Greece. Researchers will collect data on patient characteristics, treatment choices, timing of therapies, and bio…

This 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…

This 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…

This study creates a Canadian registry for children under 18 with Alagille syndrome or genetic intrahepatic cholestasis, rare liver conditions that cause bile buildup. Researchers will collect health data from medical records over time to understand how these diseases progress an…

Researchers at Nanyang Technological University are studying how pressure shifts across the bottom of the foot when people with type 2 diabetes walk after losing part of the forefoot, such as the fifth toe. The study enrolls 70 adults with a healed lateral forefoot amputation who…

This 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…

This study will test whether combining continuous glucose monitor (CGM) data with information from a smartwatch and a phone app (like meals and activity) can better predict blood sugar levels in people with type 2 diabetes. Thirty-six adults will wear a CGM and smartwatch and log…

This study looks at how cancer and its treatments change a person's sense of taste and smell, and how that affects their eating and nutrition. Researchers will follow 306 people newly diagnosed with cancer of the mouth, throat, colon, or liver. They will use questionnaires, taste…

This 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…

This study looks at whether getting an mRNA COVID-19 vaccine within three months before starting immunotherapy improves outcomes for people with liver cancer. Researchers will review medical records of 200 patients in Austria to compare response rates, survival, and side effects …

Researchers at the State University of New York at Buffalo are creating a biorepository, a collection of blood and liver tissue samples, from people with and without liver diseases. The goal is to give future scientists high-quality specimens to study how conditions like hepatiti…