Digestive system disorder
MONDO:0004335A disease or disorder that involves the digestive system.
Also known as: digestive disease, digestive system disease, digestive system disease or disorder, digestive system disorder, disease of digestive system, disease or disorder of digestive system, disorder of digestive system, gastroenterological system disease
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Can a shorter radiation course spare the rectum in rectal cancer?
⭐️ CURE ⭐️ OngoingThis phase 3 trial tests two different ways of using radiation before chemotherapy in people with stage III rectal cancer. One group gets a short course of radiation, the other gets standard chemoradiation, both followed by chemotherapy. The goal is to see if either approach can …
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Prof. Dr. med. Claus Rödel • Aim: ⭐️ CURE ⭐️
Last updated Aug 18, 2026 03:00 UTC
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Aiming to cure esophageal cancer without the knife
⭐️ CURE ⭐️ OngoingThis trial is testing whether a combination of the immunotherapy drug durvalumab, chemotherapy, and radiation can completely eliminate early-stage esophageal cancer, potentially making surgery unnecessary. The study enrolls adults with early-stage (cT1 or cT2N0) esophageal adenoc…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Institut für Klinische Krebsforschung IKF GmbH at Krankenhaus Nordwest • Aim: ⭐️ CURE ⭐️
Last updated Aug 09, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a short burst of radiation plus triple chemotherapy wipe out rectal cancer before surgery?
⭐️ CURE ⭐️ OngoingThis phase 2 trial is testing whether a short course of radiation followed by a powerful three-drug chemotherapy regimen (FOLFOXIRI) can completely eliminate tumors in people with locally advanced rectal cancer before they undergo surgery. The study enrolls adults aged 18 to 70 w…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Gruppo Oncologico del Nord-Ovest • Aim: ⭐️ CURE ⭐️
Last updated Jul 26, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a vaccine stop stomach cancer from coming back?
⭐️ CURE ⭐️ OngoingThis phase 2 trial is testing whether a therapeutic cancer vaccine called AST-301 can safely train the immune system to fight HER2-expressing gastric cancer cells. The study enrolls people with stage II or III gastric cancer who have already had surgery and completed standard adj…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Aston Sci. Inc. • Aim: ⭐️ CURE ⭐️
Last updated Jul 24, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a healthy diet prolong the 'Honeymoon Phase' in kids with type 1 diabetes?
Disease control OngoingThis pilot study is testing whether giving children (ages 6-17) newly diagnosed with stage 3 type 1 diabetes free weekly healthy foods and intensive nutrition counseling can help preserve their remaining insulin production. The study will enroll 20 children and measure how feasib…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Milton S. Hershey Medical Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 18, 2026 03:00 UTC
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Blood test could guide chemo for throat cancer patients
Disease control OngoingThis study tests whether a blood test for Epstein-Barr virus (EBV) DNA can help doctors choose the best chemotherapy after standard radiation for nasopharyngeal cancer. About 685 patients will first receive standard chemoradiation. Then, based on whether EBV DNA is still detectab…
Phase: PHASE2, PHASE3 • Sponsor: NRG Oncology • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 18, 2026 03:00 UTC
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Can a new stomach surgery tame acid reflux without hiding cancer risks?
Disease control OngoingThis trial tests whether a newer surgical technique, which combines sleeve gastrectomy with a rerouting of the digestive tract, can control acid reflux as well as the standard gastric bypass in adults with obesity. The new approach aims to keep the entire digestive tract visible …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Victor Dib Institute • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 18, 2026 03:00 UTC
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New diabetes drug MK-1403 enters human testing
Disease control OngoingThis early-stage study tests an experimental drug called MK-1403 in people with type 2 diabetes. The main goals are to check if the drug is safe and tolerable, and to see how it behaves in the body. Researchers will also measure its effect on a marker of inflammation (hsCRP). Abo…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 18, 2026 03:00 UTC
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Can a Two-Drug combo outsmart advanced liver cancer?
Disease control OngoingThis early-stage trial is testing whether combining two investigational drugs, livmoniplimab and budigalimab, can safely help people with advanced liver cancer (hepatocellular carcinoma) that has worsened after initial treatment. The study involves about 20 adults in China with a…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: AbbVie • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 18, 2026 03:00 UTC
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Proton beam vs. X-Ray radiation: which is better for esophageal cancer?
Disease control OngoingThis study compares two radiation techniques for people with stage I to IVA esophageal cancer: proton beam therapy (which uses protons) and intensity modulated photon radiotherapy (which uses X-rays). The goal is to see which one works better at helping people live longer and cau…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: NRG Oncology • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 18, 2026 03:00 UTC
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New drug cocktail shows promise for Tough-to-Treat ovarian cancer
Disease control OngoingThis study tests three drugs—durvalumab (an immunotherapy), olaparib (a DNA repair blocker), and cediranib (a blood vessel growth blocker)—in different combinations for people with advanced solid tumors, especially ovarian cancer. The phase 1 part finds safe doses, and the phase …
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 18, 2026 03:00 UTC
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Can a smart food program plus glucose tracking transform diabetes care?
Disease control OngoingThis study tests whether adding a continuous glucose monitor (CGM) and nutrition counseling to a food-as-medicine program helps adults with type 2 diabetes and food insecurity better manage their blood sugar. Sixty participants will be split into two groups: one gets the standard…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 18, 2026 03:00 UTC
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New pill could tame stubborn ulcerative colitis
Disease control OngoingThis study tests an oral drug called TAK-279 (Zasocitinib) in 207 adults with moderate-to-severe ulcerative colitis. Participants take either the drug or a placebo for 12 weeks, then everyone gets the drug for up to a year. The goal is to see if TAK-279 reduces bowel inflammation…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Takeda • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 18, 2026 03:00 UTC
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New drug AU409 enters first human trial for tough liver cancers
Disease control TerminatedThis early-stage trial tests a new drug called AU409 in 36 people with advanced liver cancers or solid tumors that have spread to the liver. The main goals are to find the safest dose and check for side effects. Researchers will also look for signs that the drug might shrink tumo…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: University of Southern California • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 18, 2026 03:00 UTC
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Cancer drug ruxolitinib keeps flowing to stable patients in rollover trial
Disease control OngoingThis study offers continued access to the cancer drug ruxolitinib (sometimes combined with other therapies) for people with pancreatic, colorectal, breast, or lung cancer who were already benefiting and stable in a prior Incyte-sponsored trial. Only 10 participants are enrolled, …
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Incyte Corporation • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 18, 2026 03:00 UTC
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New cocktail of drugs shows promise for Tough-to-Treat bile duct cancer
Disease control OngoingThis study tests a combination of four drugs (gemcitabine, cisplatin, quemliclustat, and zimberelimab) as a first treatment for people with advanced biliary tract cancers, including bile duct cancer. The goal is to see if this mix can slow cancer growth and help people live longe…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Nataliya Uboha • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 18, 2026 03:00 UTC
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Can remote glucose monitoring tame type 2 diabetes in underserved communities?
Disease control OngoingThis study tests whether a diabetes care program using continuous glucose monitors (CGM) and remote patient monitoring can help adults with uncontrolled type 2 diabetes improve their blood sugar levels and reduce diabetes-related distress. Participants will wear a CGM that shows …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Diabetes Solutions International • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 18, 2026 03:00 UTC
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Could zapping kidney nerves tame tough high blood pressure?
Disease control OngoingThis study tests a device that uses radiofrequency energy to calm overactive kidney nerves, which can drive high blood pressure. About 1,900 adults with uncontrolled hypertension will receive the procedure and be followed for years. The goal is to see if this approach safely and …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Medtronic Vascular • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 18, 2026 03:00 UTC
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New biologic mirikizumab put to the test against standard therapies for IBD
Disease control ENROLLING_BY_INVITATIONThis study compares the real-world effectiveness of mirikizumab against standard biologic therapies for adults with ulcerative colitis or Crohn's disease. Researchers will track whether mirikizumab reduces the need for extra medical care, like emergency visits or treatment change…
Phase: PHASE4 • Sponsor: Specialty Networks Research. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 18, 2026 03:00 UTC
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New drug aims to reverse liver damage from heavy drinking
Disease control OngoingThis study tests a weekly injection called pemvidutide in 100 adults with alcohol-related liver disease. Participants are overweight or obese and have a history of heavy drinking. The goal is to see if the drug can reduce liver stiffness and scarring over 24 to 48 weeks compared …
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Altimmune, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 18, 2026 03:00 UTC
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Prescription for produce: could free groceries lower blood sugar?
Disease control ENROLLING_BY_INVITATIONThis study tests whether giving people with type 2 diabetes and food insecurity monthly vouchers for fruits and vegetables can improve blood sugar control. Participants receive $100 per month in produce-only gift cards along with dietary education for five months, then switch to …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: West Virginia University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 18, 2026 03:00 UTC
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New drug cocktail targets Hard-to-Treat colon cancer mutation
Disease control OngoingThis early-phase trial is testing whether adding a new targeted drug called adagrasib to two existing cancer drugs (cetuximab and irinotecan) is safe and tolerable for people with advanced colorectal cancer that has a specific genetic change called KRAS G12C. The study will enrol…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: M.D. Anderson Cancer Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 16, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can an immunotherapy drug boost the power of chemoradiation against anal cancer?
Disease control OngoingThis phase 2 trial is testing whether adding the immunotherapy drug durvalumab to the usual chemotherapy and radiation treatment can help people with locally advanced anal cancer stay cancer-free longer. The study includes about 180 adults with stage IIB–IIIC anal cancer. Partici…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Goethe University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 16, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could an extra dose of antibiotics during appendix surgery cut infection risk?
Disease control OngoingThis study looks at whether giving an extra dose of the antibiotic cefoxitin during appendix removal surgery can better prevent infections compared to the usual single dose before surgery. Researchers will measure antibiotic levels in blood, fat, and appendix tissue from 46 parti…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: University of Michigan • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 16, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could a blood pressure pill protect your liver from cancer?
Disease control OngoingThis phase II trial tests whether lisinopril, a widely used blood pressure medication, can prevent liver damage from getting worse in people with non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD). The study enrolls 45 adults with advanced liver scarring and measures changes in fibrosis m…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Northwestern University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 16, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can telehealth mentoring help clinics better manage diabetes in latino communities?
Disease control OngoingThis study tests whether mentoring local clinic teams via telehealth can help them start a comprehensive diabetes program for low-income Latino(a)s with type 2 diabetes. The program includes community health workers, help getting medication, and diabetes education. Researchers wi…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: The University of Texas Medical Branch, Galveston • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 16, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New shot aims to tackle obesity and diabetes together
Disease control OngoingThis early-stage study tests an experimental drug called ALN-4324 in two groups: healthy overweight volunteers and overweight patients with type 2 diabetes. The goal is to check the drug's safety and how well it controls blood sugar. Participants receive either the drug or a plac…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Alnylam Pharmaceuticals • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 16, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug combo aims to stop liver Cancer's return in High-Risk patients
Disease control OngoingThis study tests whether the drugs durvalumab (alone or with bevacizumab) can delay or prevent liver cancer from returning in patients who have had surgery or ablation to remove their tumors. About 900 participants at high risk of recurrence will receive either the drug(s) or a p…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: AstraZeneca • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 16, 2026 00:00 UTC
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A gentler path after surgery for HPV throat cancer?
Disease control OngoingThis phase 2 trial is testing whether people with HPV-related throat cancer can safely receive lower doses of radiation and chemotherapy after surgery, compared with the standard full-intensity approach. The goal is to see if this lighter treatment helps preserve swallowing funct…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 16, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New vaccine-antibody combo takes on pancreatic cancer
Disease control OngoingThis study tests a new immunotherapy for adults with advanced pancreatic cancer. The treatment uses a special protein and virus to help the immune system kill cancer cells, combined with an antibody called ezabenlimab. The goal is to find a safe dose and see if the combination ca…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Boehringer Ingelheim • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 16, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Poop pills may tame severe immunotherapy side effects in cancer patients
Disease control TerminatedThis study tests a treatment made from healthy donor stool (MTP-101-C) for cancer patients whose skin or gut side effects from immunotherapy don't get better with steroids. About 30 participants will take the oral capsules to see if the therapy is safe and can calm these side eff…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Diwakar Davar • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 16, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a new drug keep Crohn's disease in check?
Disease control OngoingThis clinical trial is testing whether risankizumab, an experimental drug, can safely and effectively maintain remission in people with moderate to severe Crohn's disease who have already responded to initial treatment. Participants will receive either risankizumab or a placebo f…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: AbbVie • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 16, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Scientists reprogram immune cells to attack common cancer mutation
Disease control OngoingThis early-stage trial tests a personalized treatment for people with metastatic solid cancers that have KRAS mutations. Doctors take a patient's own white blood cells, genetically modify them to recognize and attack KRAS-mutated cancer cells, and return them to the patient along…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 16, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New combo therapy aims to boost liver cancer surgery success
Disease control OngoingThis early-phase trial is testing whether combining two immunotherapy drugs (durvalumab and tremelimumab) with targeted radiation (yttrium-90 microspheres) can safely shrink liver tumors before surgery. About 20 people with resectable hepatocellular carcinoma will receive the com…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Jiping Wang, MD, PhD • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 15, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Cancer-Fighting virus teams up with immunotherapy to tackle rare skin tumors
Disease control OngoingThis phase II trial is testing whether a combination of talimogene laherparepvec (a modified herpes virus that infects and kills cancer cells) and nivolumab (an immunotherapy drug) can shrink tumors in people with rare skin cancers or lymphomas that haven't responded to standard …
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 15, 2026 00:00 UTC
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One-Day liver cancer treatment could cut hospital time in half
Disease control OngoingThis study tests whether a standard two-day liver cancer treatment can be safely done in one day for patients with small tumors. The treatment uses tiny radioactive beads (Y90) to target cancer cells. Researchers will enroll 30 adults with small liver cancers to see if skipping a…
Sponsor: UNC Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 15, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug shows promise for Long-Term control of cushing syndrome
Disease control OngoingThis study looks at the long-term safety of relacorilant, a drug for people with Cushing syndrome. It includes 125 adults who previously completed a relacorilant study and may benefit from continued treatment. Researchers will track side effects over time to see if the drug is sa…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Corcept Therapeutics • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 15, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Immunotherapy combo shows promise in esophageal cancer trial
Disease control TerminatedThis study looks at whether adding two immunotherapy drugs, nivolumab and ipilimumab, to standard chemotherapy and radiation helps people with esophageal or gastroesophageal junction cancer before and after surgery. About 278 adults with stage II to IVA cancer will take part. The…
Phase: PHASE2, PHASE3 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 15, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can an immunotherapy boost standard treatment for a Head-and-Neck cancer?
Disease control OngoingThis phase 3 trial is testing whether adding the immunotherapy drug toripalimab to standard chemotherapy and radiation can improve outcomes for people with locally advanced nasopharyngeal carcinoma, a type of head-and-neck cancer. Participants will receive either toripalimab or a…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Sun Yat-sen University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 15, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New hope for Hard-to-Treat cancers: APL-5125 enters human trials
Disease control OngoingThis study tests a new drug, APL-5125, in adults with advanced solid tumors like colorectal, pancreatic, and ovarian cancer. The goal is to see if the drug is safe and can shrink or control tumors. About 100 participants will receive the drug in two phases to find the best dose a…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Apollo Therapeutics Ltd • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 15, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Triple-Drug attack shows promise against tough liver cancer
Disease control OngoingThis study tests whether adding two targeted drugs (atezolizumab and bevacizumab) to standard chemotherapy helps people with a rare, advanced liver cancer live longer without their disease getting worse. About 88 adults with cancer that cannot be surgically removed will be random…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 15, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New cancer drug AB801 enters human safety testing
Disease control OngoingThis early-stage study is testing a new drug, AB801, alone or with other treatments, in about 91 people with advanced cancers (like lung, colon, or breast cancer) that have not responded to standard therapies. The main goal is to check the drug's safety and find the best dose for…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Arcus Biosciences, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 15, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New combo shot aims to tame type 1 diabetes
Disease control OngoingThis early-stage trial tests a new weekly injection called NNC0194-0499, alone or with another drug (semaglutide), in 96 adults with type 1 diabetes. The goal is to see if it improves blood sugar levels compared to placebo. All participants continue their usual insulin. The study…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Novo Nordisk A/S • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 15, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug bitopertin offers hope for sunlight pain relief in rare blood disorders
Disease control ENROLLING_BY_INVITATIONThis long-term study tests the safety and effectiveness of bitopertin (DISC-1459) in people with erythropoietic protoporphyria (EPP) or X-linked protoporphyria (XLP), rare conditions that cause severe pain from sunlight exposure. About 230 participants who previously took bitoper…
Phase: PHASE2, PHASE3 • Sponsor: Disc Medicine, Inc • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 14, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New triple therapy aims to shrink abdominal tumors in colorectal cancer
Disease control OngoingThis phase 2 trial is testing whether adding PET-guided radiation and an immunotherapy drug called cadonilimab to standard chemotherapy can shrink tumors better than chemotherapy alone in people with colorectal cancer that has spread to the lining of the abdomen. The study will e…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Fudan University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 14, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Genetically modified immune cells take on eight cancer types in early trial
Disease control OngoingThis early-stage trial tests a personalized cell therapy called ADP-A2M4CD8 in people with certain cancers that have a specific marker (MAGE-A4). The therapy uses a patient's own immune cells, modified to better attack tumors, and is given alone or with standard immunotherapy dru…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: USWM CT, LLC • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 14, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could adding extra chemo before standard therapy beat nasopharyngeal cancer?
Disease control OngoingThis trial is testing whether giving an extra round of chemotherapy before the usual chemoradiotherapy can improve outcomes for people with a certain type of nasopharyngeal cancer. Participants will either receive standard chemoradiotherapy alone or induction chemotherapy (gemcit…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Sun Yat-sen University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 14, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a new drug outperform standard care for a rare liver disease in teens?
Disease control TerminatedThis phase 2 trial is testing whether an experimental drug called HTD1801 can improve liver health in adolescents with primary sclerosing cholangitis (PSC), a rare disease that damages the bile ducts. Participants will receive either HTD1801 or the standard treatment, ursodeoxych…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: HighTide Therapeutics (Hong Kong) Limited • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 14, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New combo attack: radiation plus surgery for stubborn tumors
Disease control OngoingThis early-phase study is testing whether giving a radioactive drug called Lutathera both before and after surgery is safe for people with advanced neuroendocrine tumors that have spread to the liver or lymph nodes. The trial will enroll 10 adults whose tumors are considered remo…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Stanford University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 14, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New timing of chemo drugs may boost pancreatic cancer response
Disease control OngoingThis study is testing whether changing the timing of two chemotherapy drugs, gemcitabine and nab-paclitaxel, can improve tumor shrinkage in people with pancreatic cancer that has spread to other organs. About 67 participants will receive the drugs on an optimized schedule. The go…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Anne Noonan • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 14, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Tight glucose control may preserve insulin-making cells in type 2 diabetes
Disease control OngoingThis trial tests whether adjusting diabetes medications to keep blood sugar levels in the normal range can preserve the body's insulin-producing beta-cells and slow the natural worsening of type 2 diabetes. Adults aged 40 to 75 with type 2 diabetes will be assigned to either usua…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Foundation for Atlanta Veterans Education and Research, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 14, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a custom coaching program slow liver damage?
Disease control OngoingThis study tests whether a personalized, behavior-based program can help people with early liver disease (fatty liver or scarring) manage their condition better than standard care. About 49 adults with risk factors like obesity or diabetes are taking part. The goal is to see if t…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: M.D. Anderson Cancer Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 14, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could a simple mineral boost recovery after pediatric colon surgery?
Disease control ENROLLING_BY_INVITATIONThis trial tests whether giving zinc supplements before and after colonic surgery in children can help protect the gut lining and reduce inflammation. Children aged 1 month to 18 years undergoing colonic surgery with anastomosis will be randomly assigned to receive either routine…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Alexandria University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 14, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New pill could let Sun-Sensitive patients enjoy the outdoors
Disease control OngoingThis Phase 3 trial tests whether bitopertin, a daily pill, can help people with erythropoietic protoporphyria (EPP) or X-linked protoporphyria (XLP) spend more time in sunlight without pain. About 183 participants aged 12 and older will take bitopertin or a placebo for 6 months. …
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Disc Medicine, Inc • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 14, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can less radiation be safer for throat cancer?
Disease control OngoingThis trial tests whether giving radiation to a smaller area of the neck can prevent throat cancer from returning while reducing side effects. People with p16-positive oropharynx cancer (a type linked to HPV) who are getting radiation therapy may be eligible. The goal is to see if…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: University of Maryland, Baltimore • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 14, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New combo aims to wipe out hidden cancer cells after chemo
Disease control OngoingThis study tests whether two drugs, fruquintinib and tislelizumab, can control leftover cancer cells in people with colorectal cancer who have completed chemotherapy but still show signs of minimal residual disease (MRD) on a blood test. About 20 adults with stable disease will r…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: M.D. Anderson Cancer Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 14, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a phone app beat fatty liver? new trial tests digital coaching
Disease control OngoingThis trial tests whether a smartphone app and remote diet/exercise coaching can help people with non-alcoholic fatty liver disease lose weight and reduce liver fat. 120 participants will either get standard lifestyle advice or use the app with daily meal tracking, weekly recipe a…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Xinhua Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 14, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can calming the immune system save Kids' livers?
Disease control OngoingThis study tests whether two drugs that calm the immune system—high-dose steroids or anti-thymocyte globulin—can help children with sudden, severe liver failure survive without needing a liver transplant. About 163 children aged 1 to 17 will be randomly assigned to receive one of…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 14, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Does when you eat carbs and protein reshape blood sugar control?
Disease control OngoingThis pilot trial tests whether the timing of carbohydrates and protein across meals can improve glucose metabolism in people with prediabetes or type 2 diabetes who are overweight or obese. Participants follow two different isocaloric diets—one with a high-protein breakfast and h…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: German Institute of Human Nutrition • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 13, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New hope for Hard-to-Treat cancers: drug targets DNA repair weakness
Disease control OngoingThis phase 2 trial is testing the drug talazoparib in people with advanced solid tumors that have specific mutations in DNA repair genes. Talazoparib works by blocking a protein called PARP, which cancer cells use to fix their damaged DNA, leading to cancer cell death. The study …
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 13, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug cocktail aims to stall pancreatic cancer
Disease control OngoingThis phase II trial tests whether a combination of lenvatinib (a targeted drug) and pembrolizumab (an immunotherapy) can help keep advanced pancreatic cancer from progressing. The study includes 28 adults whose cancer has not spread further after initial treatment. Participants r…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: City of Hope Medical Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 13, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New hope for advanced colorectal cancer: targeted drug M9140 enters early trial
Disease control OngoingThis early-phase study tests an experimental drug called M9140 in 12 Chinese patients with advanced colorectal cancer that has not responded to standard treatments. The drug works like a guided missile, delivering chemotherapy directly to cancer cells that carry a specific marker…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Merck Healthcare KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany, an affiliate of Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 13, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a pill rouse the immune system against pancreatic cancer?
Disease control TerminatedThis early-phase trial is testing whether an experimental oral drug called BXCL701 can change how the immune system responds to pancreatic cancer. The study will enroll people with untreated, locally advanced or metastatic pancreatic cancer who can undergo tumor biopsies before a…
Phase: EARLY_PHASE1 • Sponsor: BioXcel Therapeutics Inc • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 13, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can immunotherapy outperform chemo after stomach cancer surgery?
Disease control OngoingThis trial is testing whether giving a PD-1 immunotherapy drug after surgery can help people with a specific type of stomach cancer (MSI-H) live longer without the cancer coming back. Participants who had surgery to remove their stomach cancer will be randomly assigned to receive…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Fudan University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 13, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Adaptive chemo strategy aims to get more pancreatic cancer patients to surgery
Disease control OngoingThis phase II trial tests an adaptive chemotherapy approach for people with pancreatic cancer that can be removed by surgery. The goal is to see if adjusting the chemo regimen based on early response can increase the number of patients who become eligible for surgery. About 32 pa…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: University of Cincinnati • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 13, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New hope for Crohn's: Long-Term drug study shows promise
Disease control OngoingThis study looks at how well and how safely the drug mirikizumab works over the long term for people with Crohn's disease. About 996 adults who were in earlier mirikizumab studies will continue treatment. The goal is to see if the drug can keep the gut healed and symptoms under c…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Eli Lilly and Company • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 13, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New combo therapy targets colorectal cancer in Mid-Stage trial
Disease control OngoingThis study tests a new drug called SHR-8068 combined with other cancer treatments for people with colorectal cancer. The goal is to see if the combination is safe and helps shrink tumors or slow cancer growth. About 200 adults aged 18 to 75 will take part, and they must provide t…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Suzhou Suncadia Biopharmaceuticals Co., Ltd. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 13, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New hope for Hard-to-Treat colorectal cancer: drug cocktail trial launches
Disease control OngoingThis study tests whether adding new cancer drugs to standard chemotherapy and bevacizumab can better control metastatic microsatellite-stable colorectal cancer. About 61 adults with this advanced cancer will receive different treatment combinations. The goal is to find safer, mor…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: MedImmune LLC • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 13, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could a kidney cell injection slow Diabetes-Related kidney failure?
Disease control OngoingThis Phase 3 trial tests whether a cell therapy called REACT (rilparencel) can slow kidney decline in 685 adults with type 2 diabetes and chronic kidney disease. Participants receive either two injections of their own kidney cells or sham procedures. The study measures changes in…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Prokidney • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 13, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New hope for rare cancers? drug combo shows promise in early trial
Disease control OngoingThis phase 2 study tests two drugs, sunitinib and temsirolimus, in 137 people with advanced rare tumors that have no cure. The goal is to see if these drugs can shrink tumors or slow their growth. Participants take one of the two drugs, and researchers measure how long the cancer…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Canadian Cancer Trials Group • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 13, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a smart drug home in on Hard-to-Treat cancers?
Disease control OngoingThis trial is testing an experimental drug called XNW27011 in people with advanced solid tumors, such as pancreatic, lung, ovarian, colorectal, biliary tract, stomach, or gastroesophageal junction cancer, that have not responded to or are not eligible for standard treatments. XNW…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Astellas Pharma Global Development, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 13, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug could free diabetics from insulin after cell transplant
Disease control OngoingThis study tests whether a lab-made antibody called Tegoprubart can safely prevent the immune system from attacking transplanted islet cells in people with type 1 diabetes who have dangerous low blood sugar. The goal is to help patients stop needing insulin without using standard…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: University of Chicago • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 13, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could a simple monitor transform blood sugar control for millions with type 2 diabetes?
Disease control OngoingThis study tests whether using a continuous glucose monitor (CGM) helps adults with type 2 diabetes who do not take insulin improve their blood sugar control. Participants are randomly assigned to either use a real-time CGM or receive routine care with occasional blinded CGM wear…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: DexCom, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 13, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New combo pill could shrink fatty liver and shed pounds
Disease control OngoingThis study tests an experimental drug called CS060380, taken with the weight-loss drug semaglutide, in adults with both fatty liver disease (MASH) and obesity. About 120 participants will be randomly assigned to get either CS060380 or a placebo for 36 weeks, then everyone gets CS…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Cascade Pharmaceuticals, Inc • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 12, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a Pharmacist's guidance with a glucose monitor improve diabetes control?
Disease control OngoingThis pilot study tests whether having a pharmacist oversee continuous glucose monitoring (using a FreeStyle Libre device) can improve blood sugar control and health behaviors in people with type 2 diabetes. Forty participants will use the monitor for 12 weeks, and their results w…
Sponsor: University of South Florida • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 12, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New combo therapy aims to wipe out rectal cancer before surgery
Disease control OngoingThis phase 2 trial tests a new approach for people with locally advanced rectal cancer. Participants first receive a short course of radiation, followed by a combination of immunotherapy (sintilimab and IL-2) and chemotherapy (CAPOX). The goal is to see if this treatment can make…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: The First Affiliated Hospital with Nanjing Medical University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 12, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could a simple electrical zapper help seniors control diabetes?
Disease control ENROLLING_BY_INVITATIONThis study tests three different non-drug approaches to help older adults in nursing homes manage their type 2 diabetes. One group uses a device that sends mild electrical pulses to the leg muscles, another does supervised exercise, and the third receives health education. The ma…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Salamanca • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 12, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New hope for Stomach-Lining cancer: direct chemo attack
Disease control OngoingThis early-phase trial tests whether giving two standard chemotherapy drugs (5FU and oxaliplatin) directly into the abdominal cavity is safe for people with colorectal cancer that has spread only to the peritoneal lining. About 24 adults will receive the drugs through a catheter …
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Arjun Mittra • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 12, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a colder snip cut bleeding risks in colon polyp removal?
Disease control OngoingThis trial asks whether a newer, simpler technique called cold snare polypectomy (CSP) causes less damage to blood vessels under colon polyps than the traditional hot snare method. It involves adults with non-cancerous colon polyps sized 10-19 mm. The study compares the presence …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Showa Inan General Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 12, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can an immunotherapy drug keep liver cancer at bay after surgery?
Disease control OngoingThis trial is testing whether toripalimab, an immunotherapy drug, can help prevent liver cancer from returning after surgery. Participants are people with hepatocellular carcinoma who have a high risk of recurrence despite having had the tumor completely removed. Half will receiv…
Phase: PHASE2, PHASE3 • Sponsor: Shanghai Junshi Bioscience Co., Ltd. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 12, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can apple cider vinegar help tame diabetes? small trial puts it to the test
Disease control OngoingThis study tests whether drinking 15 ml of apple cider vinegar twice a day for two weeks can improve blood sugar stability and cholesterol in adults with type 2 diabetes. Thirty-eight participants will compare the vinegar to plain water using a continuous glucose monitor. It's a …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Instituto Nacional de Ciencias Medicas y Nutricion Salvador Zubiran • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 12, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New shot aims to silence hepatitis b virus
Disease control OngoingThis study tests an injection called AHB-137 in 20 adults with chronic hepatitis B who are already on standard antiviral pills. The goal is to see if the drug can lower or eliminate hepatitis B surface antigen (HBsAg) and viral DNA, potentially leading to a functional cure. Parti…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Ausper Biopharma Co., Ltd. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 12, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Frozen poop pills could tame ulcerative colitis
Disease control OngoingThis study tests whether frozen capsules containing processed stool from healthy donors can help people with mild-to-moderate active ulcerative colitis. Participants will take either the real capsules or a placebo for 12 weeks. The goal is to see if the treatment can bring the di…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Andreas Stallmach • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 12, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could estrogen patch reverse liver damage in postmenopausal women?
Disease control OngoingThis trial tests whether an estradiol patch can reduce liver fat and scarring in postmenopausal women with NASH, a progressive form of fatty liver disease. The study enrolls women aged 45-70 with NASH or fatty liver, giving them either a daily estradiol patch or a placebo for a p…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Massachusetts General Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 09, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Blood test could help pick the right drug for tough colorectal cancers
Disease control OngoingThis phase II trial is testing whether a blood test that looks for tumor DNA (ctDNA) can help doctors choose between two standard drugs—regorafenib or TAS-102—for people with advanced colorectal cancer that has stopped responding to other treatments. The study will enroll 100 par…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: M.D. Anderson Cancer Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 09, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Radioactive therapy vs. pill: which works better for gut and pancreas tumors?
Disease control OngoingThis phase 3 trial tests whether a radioactive drug called 177Lu-Edotreotide (PRRT) works better than the daily pill everolimus for people with advanced neuroendocrine tumors of the gut or pancreas that can't be removed by surgery. About 324 participants are randomly assigned to …
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: ITM Solucin GmbH • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 09, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a new drug combo shrink Hard-to-Treat salivary gland tumors?
Disease control OngoingThis phase 2 trial is testing whether an experimental drug called 9-ING-41, when combined with the chemotherapy drug carboplatin, can help people with advanced or metastatic salivary gland cancer. The study aims to see if the combination can shrink tumors or slow their growth. Pa…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Glenn J. Hanna • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 09, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug shows promise for Long-Term control of IBD
Disease control OngoingThis study tests two different doses of TEV-48574 (duvakitug) given as a shot every 4 weeks to adults with moderate to severe ulcerative colitis or Crohn's disease. Participants who completed a previous 14-week study can join. The goal is to see if the drug can keep the disease u…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Teva Branded Pharmaceutical Products R&D LLC • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 09, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New gut procedure could help manage type 2 diabetes
Disease control OngoingThis study is testing a procedure called duodenal mucosal resurfacing (DMR) to see if it can safely improve blood sugar control in people with type 2 diabetes who are not on insulin. About 18 adults will be randomly assigned to receive DMR or a sham (fake) procedure. The study wi…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Academisch Medisch Centrum - Universiteit van Amsterdam (AMC-UvA) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 08, 2026 00:03 UTC
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New cancer drug enzelkitug enters first human trials
Disease control OngoingThis early-phase trial is testing a new drug called enzelkitug, alone or with standard immunotherapies, in people with advanced solid tumors that have not responded to other treatments. The main goals are to check safety, find the right dose, and see if the drug shrinks tumors. A…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Genentech, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 08, 2026 00:03 UTC
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New combo therapy shows promise for tough bile duct cancer
Disease control OngoingThis 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…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Peking Union Medical College Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 08, 2026 00:03 UTC
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Can a wearable sensor beat Finger-Prick tests for type 2 diabetes?
Disease control OngoingThis trial asks whether real-time continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) can improve blood sugar control in adults with type 2 diabetes who do not use insulin. Participants will either use a CGM device or stick to standard self-monitoring with a blood glucose meter. The study tracks…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Sinocare • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 08, 2026 00:03 UTC
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New Stomach-Slimming procedure tested for ulcerative colitis patients
Disease control OngoingThis study is testing a minimally invasive weight loss procedure called endoscopic sleeve gastroplasty (ESG) in 12 people who have both obesity and ulcerative colitis and are planning or have had colon removal surgery. The procedure uses a suturing device to reduce stomach size b…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Mayo Clinic • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 08, 2026 00:03 UTC
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Can a common diabetes drug help pancreatic cancer patients control blood sugar?
Disease control OngoingThis phase 2 trial is testing the safety and effectiveness of glipizide, a standard diabetes drug, for lowering blood sugar in people with pancreatic cancer. The study includes 29 participants with active pancreatic cancer and high blood sugar. Researchers will measure blood suga…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 08, 2026 00:03 UTC
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Can a Four-Drug cocktail tame inoperable liver cancer?
Disease control OngoingThis trial is testing whether a combination of chemotherapy, immunotherapy, and a targeted therapy can help people with unresectable hepatocellular carcinoma, a type of liver cancer that cannot be removed with surgery. Participants receive a regimen of two chemotherapy drugs (oxa…
Phase: EARLY_PHASE1 • Sponsor: Nanfang Hospital, Southern Medical University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 07, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug cocktail shows promise for tough liver cancer
Disease control OngoingThis study tested different combinations of immune-boosting drugs (durvalumab, tremelimumab, and bevacizumab) in 433 adults with advanced liver cancer that had worsened after standard treatment. The goal was to see if these drugs are safe and can shrink tumors or slow the disease…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: MedImmune LLC • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 07, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug candidate BL-M05D1 enters early human trials for tough cancers
Disease control OngoingThis early-phase study tests a new drug called BL-M05D1 in people with advanced or metastatic solid tumors (like stomach, pancreatic, or bile duct cancer) that have not responded to standard treatments. The main goals are to check safety, find the best dose, and see if the drug c…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: SystImmune Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 07, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Electric zaps to the gut could help control type 2 diabetes
Disease control OngoingThis study tests a device called ReCET that delivers gentle electric pulses to the first part of the small intestine. The goal is to trigger cell regeneration and improve blood sugar control in people with type 2 diabetes who are not on insulin. Participants are randomly assigned…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Endogenex, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 07, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a Three-Drug cocktail shrink stomach tumors before surgery?
Disease control OngoingThis phase 2 trial is testing whether adding surufatinib (a targeted therapy that blocks blood vessel growth) to standard immunotherapy and chemotherapy can improve outcomes for people with locally advanced stomach or gastroesophageal junction cancer. The treatment is given befor…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Fudan University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 07, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New cholesterol drug enters early human testing
Disease control OngoingThis early-stage study tests a new drug called AZD1705 in adults with high cholesterol (dyslipidemia). The main goal is to check if the drug is safe and how the body processes it. About 98 participants will receive either the drug or a placebo. This research helps determine if th…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: AstraZeneca • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 07, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Food as medicine? trial tests vouchers and stock boxes against diabetes
Disease control OngoingThis trial tests whether providing monthly food vouchers for farmers markets and mailed food stock boxes, alongside diabetes education, can help African American adults with type 2 diabetes and food insecurity achieve better blood sugar control. Participants are randomly assigned…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: State University of New York at Buffalo • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 07, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a Decades-Old drug reverse pancreatic scarring?
Disease control OngoingThis trial tests whether proglumide, an older drug that blocks a specific receptor, can safely reduce pain and slow or reverse the scarring seen in chronic pancreatitis. The study includes adults with confirmed chronic pancreatitis and compares proglumide against a placebo over 1…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Georgetown University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 07, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Milder treatment after robotic surgery may cut side effects for HPV throat cancer patients
Disease control OngoingThis study tests a less intense version of standard chemo-radiation for people with HPV-positive throat cancer who have had robotic surgery to remove visible tumors. The goal is to see if the milder treatment works just as well as the standard dose but causes fewer side effects. …
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Cedars-Sinai Medical Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 07, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a walking routine alter cancer biomarkers? new trial investigates
Disease control OngoingThis study explores whether regular aerobic exercise, specifically walking about 300 minutes per week, can change certain biomarkers in the blood that are linked to cancer risk. Participants are adults who have completed all cancer therapy and have either clonal hematopoiesis (a …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 07, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a pill target Hard-to-Treat bile duct cancers? a new drug puts FGFR2 mutations to the test
Disease control OngoingThis early-stage trial is testing an experimental oral drug, TYRA-200, in people with advanced bile duct cancer (intrahepatic cholangiocarcinoma) and other solid tumors that have specific changes in the FGFR2 gene. The study aims to find a safe and effective dose and to see wheth…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Tyra Biosciences, Inc • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 07, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New combo therapy aims to fight metastatic anal cancer
Disease control OngoingThis phase 3 trial is testing whether adding the immunotherapy drug nivolumab to standard chemotherapy (carboplatin and paclitaxel) helps people with metastatic anal cancer live longer without their disease getting worse. About 205 adults with inoperable or recurrent anal cancer …
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 06, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a diabetes drug protect your eyes? 5-Year trial seeks answers
Disease control OngoingThis study looks at whether semaglutide, a medicine for type 2 diabetes, can slow or prevent diabetic eye disease over 5 years. About 1500 adults with type 2 diabetes will receive either semaglutide or a placebo injection once a week, in addition to their usual diabetes medicatio…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Novo Nordisk A/S • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 06, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New combo therapy aims to extend life in advanced head and neck cancer
Disease control OngoingThis phase 3 trial tested whether adding bevacizumab to standard chemotherapy helps people with head and neck cancer that has returned or spread. About 403 adults took part. The main goal was to see if the combination improved overall survival compared to chemotherapy alone.
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 06, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New combo attack on biliary cancers: targeted drug plus chemo shows promise
Disease control OngoingThis study tests whether adding the targeted drug binimetinib to standard chemotherapy (mFOLFOX6) can shrink tumors or extend survival in people with advanced biliary tract cancers that have certain genetic changes (MAPK pathway alterations). About 66 participants whose cancer wo…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 06, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Light-Activated therapy could offer Surgery-Free route for early anal cancer
Disease control TerminatedThis early-phase trial is testing whether a light-activated treatment, called photodynamic therapy (PDT), combined with vitamin D3, can safely treat high-grade anal dysplasia and very early anal cancer. Participants receive a photosensitizing drug that makes abnormal cells sensit…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Abramson Cancer Center at Penn Medicine • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 06, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New antibody combo tested against hard-to-treat cancers
Disease control OngoingThis early-phase trial tests an experimental antibody called GEN1042, given alone or with the cancer drug pembrolizumab (and sometimes chemotherapy), in people with advanced solid tumors like lung, colon, melanoma, head and neck, or pancreatic cancer. The main goals are to check …
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Genmab • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 06, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New GERD drug shows promise in major trial
Disease control OngoingThis study tests a new medication, linaprazan glurate, to see if it heals esophagus damage from acid reflux better than a standard drug. About 500 adults with erosive esophagitis will take either the new drug or lansoprazole daily for up to 8 weeks. Doctors will use cameras to ch…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Cinclus Pharma Holding AB • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 06, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New cancer drug ABBV-400 enters early human testing
Disease control OngoingThis 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…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: AbbVie • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 06, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Immunotherapy combo aims to prevent colon cancer return in High-Risk patients
Disease control OngoingThis phase 3 trial is testing whether adding the immunotherapy drug atezolizumab to standard chemotherapy can help prevent cancer from coming back in people with stage III colon cancer that has a specific DNA repair defect (dMMR). About 712 participants will receive either chemo …
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 06, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Engineered cord blood cells take aim at stubborn colorectal cancer
Disease control OngoingThis early-phase trial tests a new combination therapy for people with colorectal cancer who have minimal residual disease (MRD) — tiny amounts of cancer left after treatment. The approach uses specially engineered immune cells from cord blood (TROP2-CAR-NK cells) plus a targeted…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: M.D. Anderson Cancer Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 06, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Head-to-Head: which drug tames ulcerative colitis better?
Disease control OngoingThis study compares two approved drugs, risankizumab and vedolizumab, in about 530 adults with moderate to severe ulcerative colitis who have not tried targeted therapies before. Participants will receive one of the two drugs for about a year. The main goal is to see which drug b…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: AbbVie • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 06, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug cocktail aims to prevent rare melanoma recurrence
Disease control OngoingThis phase II trial tests whether adding cabozantinib to the immunotherapy drug nivolumab can prevent mucosal melanoma from returning after surgery. About 101 patients with resected mucosal melanoma will receive either nivolumab alone or nivolumab plus cabozantinib. The study aim…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 06, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug shows promise for Crohn's sufferers in Mid-Stage trial
Disease control OngoingThis study tests a new drug called AZD7798 in 120 people with moderate to severe Crohn's disease. The goal is to see if it can reduce symptoms and improve the appearance of the gut lining. Participants are randomly assigned to receive either the drug or a placebo, and neither the…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: AstraZeneca • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 06, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Diabetes drug semaglutide tested as potential treatment for fatty liver disease NASH
Disease control OngoingThis study tests whether semaglutide, a medicine already used for type 2 diabetes, can help people with NASH, a serious liver condition. About 1205 adults with NASH and liver scarring (stage 2 or 3) will receive weekly injections of semaglutide or a placebo for up to 5 years. The…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Novo Nordisk A/S • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 06, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Immunotherapy after Chemo-Radiation may keep anal cancer at bay
Disease control OngoingThis phase III trial tests whether adding the immunotherapy drug nivolumab after standard combined modality therapy (chemo and radiation) can improve outcomes for patients with high-risk stage IIB-IIIC anal cancer. About 344 participants will receive nivolumab or a placebo. The m…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 06, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New hope for rare liver disease: drug shows promise in reducing damage and symptoms
Disease control OngoingThis study tests a new drug called elafibranor in people with primary biliary cholangitis (PBC), a rare liver disease that can lead to scarring and liver failure. Participants either did not get enough help from or could not take the standard medicine. The goal is to see if elafi…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Ipsen • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 06, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Immunotherapy plus radiation may eliminate rectal cancer before surgery
Disease control OngoingThis study tests whether giving two immunotherapy drugs (nivolumab and ipilimumab) along with a short course of radiation can completely eliminate advanced rectal cancer before surgery. About 31 adults with a specific genetic type (MSI-H/dMMR) of stage II or III rectal cancer wil…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 06, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug combo aims to block cancer growth in RAS-Mutant tumors
Disease control OngoingThis phase II trial is testing whether combining two targeted drugs, palbociclib and binimetinib, can help people with cancers that have RAS mutations. The study includes patients with pancreatic cancer, ovarian cancer, and other solid tumors. Researchers want to see if the drug …
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 06, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New combo therapy aims to stall pancreatic cancer in BRCA patients
Disease control OngoingThis phase 2 trial tests whether adding pembrolizumab (an immunotherapy) to olaparib (a targeted therapy) works better than olaparib alone for controlling metastatic pancreatic cancer in people with inherited BRCA1 or BRCA2 mutations. About 88 participants will receive either the…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 06, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Hormone combo could boost diabetes control in menopause
Disease control OngoingThis study looks at whether adding menopausal hormone therapy to a GLP-1 drug (semaglutide) improves blood sugar control in early postmenopausal women who have or are at risk for type 2 diabetes. About 96 women with menopausal symptoms and a BMI of 27 or higher will be enrolled. …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Lia Bally • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 06, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Immunotherapy after standard treatment may keep HPV throat cancer at bay
Disease control OngoingThis phase III trial tests whether adding the immunotherapy drug nivolumab after standard chemotherapy and radiation helps people with HPV-positive throat cancer live longer without the cancer growing. About 636 patients with intermediate-risk, locally advanced disease will eithe…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 06, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New diabetes device put to the test in Real-World study
Disease control ENROLLING_BY_INVITATIONThis study looks at the safety and performance of the Endogenex System in 50 adults with type 2 diabetes. Participants previously received a sham (fake) procedure in an earlier study. The main goal is to track any serious side effects related to the device or procedure.
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Endogenex, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 06, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug shows promise in slowing advanced neuroendocrine tumors
Disease control OngoingThis study tests whether the drug cabozantinib can slow the growth of advanced neuroendocrine tumors (including carcinoid tumors) compared to a placebo. About 298 adults whose cancer worsened after prior treatment will receive either cabozantinib or a placebo pill. The main goal …
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 06, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New hope for tough colorectal cancer: experimental drug combo enters human testing
Disease control TerminatedThis early-phase trial is testing whether adding an experimental drug called ZEN003694 to two approved cancer drugs (cetuximab and encorafenib) can help patients with a specific type of advanced colorectal cancer that has not responded to prior treatments. The study involves 30 a…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 05, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New antibody cocktail aims to tame ulcerative colitis for good
Disease control ENROLLING_BY_INVITATIONThis study is testing three long-acting antibodies, alone or in combination, in 645 people with ulcerative colitis. The goal is to see if they are safe and can improve bowel inflammation over 48 weeks. Participants are joining from a previous study and may have already seen some …
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Spyre Therapeutics, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 05, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a genetic marker make rectal cancer treatment more precise?
Disease control OngoingThis trial is testing whether a combination of chemotherapy drugs (liposomal irinotecan and capecitabine) plus radiation, given before surgery, can help people with locally advanced rectal cancer. The treatment plan is personalized based on a genetic marker (UGT1A1) that affects …
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Hebei Medical University Fourth Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 05, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New hope for kids with rare cancers: targeted drug selpercatinib tested in phase 2 trial
Disease control OngoingThis phase 2 trial tests the drug selpercatinib in children and young adults (ages 1 to 21) with advanced cancers that have a specific genetic change called a RET alteration. The goal is to see if the drug can shrink tumors or stop them from growing. Only one participant has been…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 05, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New study puts omnipod 5 to the test in Real-World diabetes management
Disease control OngoingThis study is testing the Omnipod 5, a tubeless insulin pump that automatically adjusts insulin delivery, in real-world settings for people with type 1 diabetes. About 304 participants aged 2 and older will use the system for the first time. Researchers will track blood sugar con…
Sponsor: Insulet Corporation • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 05, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could an early eating window tame type 2 diabetes?
Disease control OngoingThis trial tests whether limiting all food intake to a 10-hour window (4 AM to 4 PM) can improve blood sugar control in adults with poorly controlled type 2 diabetes. Participants will follow this eating pattern for one week while researchers track changes in average glucose, est…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: OhioHealth • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 05, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug guselkumab aims to tame Crohn's Flare-Ups
Disease control OngoingThis study tests whether guselkumab, given as a shot under the skin, can help people with moderate to severe Crohn's disease achieve remission and heal their gut lining. About 350 adults who have not responded well to other treatments will receive either guselkumab or a placebo. …
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Janssen Research & Development, LLC • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 05, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New hope for liver disease: drug shows promise in reducing damage
Disease control OngoingThis study tests a daily pill called elafibranor in about 18 Japanese adults with primary biliary cholangitis (PBC), a rare liver disease that can lead to scarring and liver failure. Participants had not responded well to standard treatment. The main goal is to see if the drug im…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Ipsen • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 05, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a Clot-Sucking catheter save the gut in a medical emergency?
Disease control OngoingThis trial is testing whether a catheter that suctions out blood clots can restore blood flow to the intestine in people with acute mesenteric ischemia, a life-threatening blockage of the artery feeding the gut. Participants will undergo thrombus aspiration, and if needed, laparo…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Beijing Tsinghua Chang Gung Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 05, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug guselkumab aims to tame Crohn's Flare-Ups
Disease control OngoingThis large study tests whether guselkumab, an injected drug, can control symptoms and heal the gut lining in people with moderate to severe Crohn's disease. About 1,400 participants will receive guselkumab, an existing treatment (ustekinumab), or a placebo. The goal is to see if …
Phase: PHASE2, PHASE3 • Sponsor: Janssen Research & Development, LLC • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 05, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New hope for rare liver disease: drug trial targets bile duct damage
Disease control OngoingThis study tests a drug called elafibranor in 68 adults with primary sclerosing cholangitis (PSC), a rare liver disease that damages bile ducts. The main goal is to check the drug's safety and side effects compared to a placebo. Researchers will also look at blood tests to see if…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Ipsen • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 05, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a Two-Drug combo outsmart resistant colorectal cancer?
Disease control TerminatedThis trial is testing whether combining two standard drugs—fruquintinib and TAS-102—can help people with metastatic colorectal cancer that has stopped responding to at least two prior chemotherapy regimens. The study will measure how long patients live without the disease getting…
Sponsor: Fudan University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 05, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug could help people with diabetes shed pounds
Disease control OngoingThis study tests a new medicine called cagrilintide to help people who are overweight or have obesity and type 2 diabetes lose weight. About 330 adults will receive either cagrilintide or a placebo for around 18 months. The main goals are to see how much weight they lose and how …
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Novo Nordisk A/S • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 05, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Drug duo targets tough tumors in early trial
Disease control OngoingThis study tested two drugs, olaparib and ceralasertib, in 24 people with advanced solid tumors (like bile duct cancer) that have a specific IDH gene mutation. The goal was to see if the combination could shrink or stop the growth of these hard-to-treat cancers. The trial is no l…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 05, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New hope for kids with severe colitis: oral drug shows promise
Disease control OngoingThis study tests an oral medication called tofacitinib in children aged 2 to 17 with moderate to severe ulcerative colitis, a chronic bowel disease causing inflammation and bleeding. The goal is to see if the drug can bring the disease into remission (no symptoms and healed gut l…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Pfizer • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 05, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New device aims to improve liver transplant outcomes
Disease control OngoingThis study gives continued access to a device that preserves donated livers before transplant. It includes 120 adults on the transplant waiting list. The goal is to collect safety data and check for early signs of liver problems after surgery.
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Organ Recovery Systems, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 05, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a single dose of radiation during surgery improve pancreatic cancer outcomes?
Disease control OngoingThis trial is testing whether giving a single dose of radiation directly to the tumor area during surgery is safe for people with localized pancreatic cancer. Participants first receive standard chemotherapy and stereotactic body radiation therapy (SBRT), then at the time of surg…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Sidney Kimmel Comprehensive Cancer Center at Johns Hopkins • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 05, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a targeted radiation combo boost rectal cancer remission?
Disease control TerminatedThis trial is testing whether a more focused radiation field, combined with chemotherapy and an immunotherapy drug called camrelizumab, can improve outcomes for people with a certain type of locally advanced rectal cancer. The study will compare this new approach to a standard tr…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Hebei Medical University Fourth Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 02, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug combo aims to shrink Hard-to-Treat pancreatic and ovarian tumors
Disease control OngoingThis phase 1 trial tests a combination of the chemotherapy drug gemcitabine and the targeted drug elimusertib in people with advanced pancreatic, ovarian, or other solid tumors that have spread. The goal is to find the safest dose and see whether the combination can shrink or sta…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 02, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can two radiation therapies team up to fight liver cancer?
Disease control OngoingThis trial is testing whether combining two types of radiation therapy can safely treat liver cancer that cannot be removed with surgery. The approach uses Y-90 microspheres delivered directly to the liver, followed by targeted external radiation (SBRT). The study also uses PET-C…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: University of Michigan Rogel Cancer Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 02, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a new injection help tackle obesity and diabetes? a safety trial begins
Disease control OngoingThis early-stage trial tests an experimental drug called SYH2069, given as an injection under the skin, in healthy volunteers. The goal is to see if it is safe and how the body processes it at different doses. The study includes people who are overweight or obese, as the drug is …
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: CSPC Ouyi Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 01, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a common diabetes pill make insulin therapy safer and more effective for type 1 diabetes?
Disease control OngoingThis phase 4 trial tests whether adding pioglitazone to an SGLT2 inhibitor (dapagliflozin) and insulin can lower blood sugar more effectively in people with type 1 diabetes while preventing a rise in ketones, which can lead to a dangerous condition called ketoacidosis. About 120 …
Phase: PHASE4 • Sponsor: The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 31, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could a baking soda rinse tame radiation mouth sores?
Disease control OngoingThis study tests whether gargling with a 2.5% sodium bicarbonate (baking soda) solution during radiation therapy can reduce the severity of painful mouth sores in people with nasopharyngeal carcinoma. Participants will rinse with the solution several times a day throughout their …
Phase: PHASE2, PHASE3 • Sponsor: Sun Yat-sen University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 31, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can Pre-Surgery drug cocktail stop liver cancer from coming back?
Disease control OngoingThis trial is testing whether giving a combination of drugs before surgery can reduce the risk of liver cancer returning in patients with a single, early-stage tumor that has a high chance of recurrence. Participants will receive either chemotherapy directly into the liver or a t…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Tianjin Medical University Cancer Institute and Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 31, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a Three-Pronged attack shrink Hard-to-Treat head and neck cancers?
Disease control OngoingThis phase I trial is testing whether a combination of three treatments — an experimental drug called elimusertib, precise radiation therapy, and the immunotherapy pembrolizumab — can shrink or stabilize recurrent head and neck cancer that cannot be removed by surgery. The study …
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 31, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a common cholesterol drug help manage a rare liver disease?
Disease control OngoingThis trial is testing the long-term safety of fenofibrate, a drug usually used for high cholesterol, in people with primary biliary cholangitis (PBC), a rare liver disease. The study involves 15 adults who have already completed a previous fenofibrate trial for PBC. Researchers a…
Phase: EARLY_PHASE1 • Sponsor: Xijing Hospital of Digestive Diseases • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 31, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can sequencing immunotherapy before chemo boost stomach cancer outcomes?
Disease control OngoingThis phase 2 trial is testing whether giving the immunotherapy drug pembrolizumab first, followed by a combination of ramucirumab and paclitaxel, can shrink tumors and delay progression in people with advanced gastric or gastroesophageal junction adenocarcinoma. The study enrolls…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Harry H Yoon • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 30, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a Three-Drug attack shrink stomach cancer in the abdomen?
Disease control OngoingThis trial tests whether combining an immunotherapy drug (tislelizumab) with standard chemotherapy and heated chemotherapy delivered directly into the abdomen can shrink tumors and improve survival in people with stomach cancer that has spread to the lining of the abdomen. The st…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Fudan University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 30, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a targeted antibody slow advanced pancreatic cancer?
Disease control OngoingThis trial tests an experimental antibody, PBP1510, designed to block a protein called PAUF that may help pancreatic cancer grow. The study includes two parts: first, finding a safe dose of PBP1510 alone or with the chemotherapy gemcitabine; second, testing the best dose in a lar…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Prestige Biopharma Limited • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 29, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can stem cells harvested during surgery heal Crohn's fistulas?
Disease control TerminatedThis trial explores whether stem cells taken from a patient's own bone marrow during surgery can help treat fistulas—abnormal tunnels under the skin—caused by Crohn's disease. The stem cells are prepared quickly in the operating room and injected into the fistula tract. Researche…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Oxford University Hospitals NHS Trust • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 29, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Dietary choice may unlock type 2 diabetes remission without drugs
Disease control OngoingThis trial tests whether a low-calorie or low-carbohydrate diet can help people with type 2 diabetes achieve remission—meaning blood sugar returns to normal without medication. One hundred adults aged 20–80 with type 2 diabetes and a BMI of 27 or higher will follow a structured d…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of British Columbia • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 29, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a Triple-Drug attack slow down stomach cancer?
Disease control OngoingThis phase 2 trial is testing whether a combination of trifluridine/tipiracil (Lonsurf) plus oxaliplatin, with or without the immunotherapy nivolumab, can help people with advanced HER2-negative stomach, esophageal, or gastroesophageal junction cancer. The study compares these co…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: UNICANCER • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 26, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Student pharmacists may hold the key to better diabetes control in older asian adults
Disease control TerminatedThis study tests whether student pharmacists can help older Asian adults (age 50+) with uncontrolled type 2 diabetes improve their blood sugar through lifestyle coaching, education, and adherence support. Participants will receive non-pharmacological guidance from student pharmac…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of California, San Francisco • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 26, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a cancer vaccine prime the body to better fight liver tumors?
Disease control OngoingThis trial tests whether giving a personalized dendritic cell vaccine before a standard liver-directed therapy (TACE) can improve outcomes for people with advanced liver cancer that has not responded to other treatments. The vaccine is made from the patient's own immune cells and…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Chang Gung Memorial Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 26, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can two targeted drugs boost chemo against a rare Bile-Duct cancer?
Disease control OngoingThis phase 2 trial is testing whether adding either ramucirumab (a blood-vessel blocker) or merestinib (a cell-signal blocker) to standard chemotherapy (cisplatin + gemcitabine) can help people with advanced or metastatic biliary tract cancer live longer without their disease wor…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Eli Lilly and Company • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 24, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Digital dashboard aims to transform diabetes care for kids
Disease control ENROLLING_BY_INVITATIONThis study tests whether a digital platform called Haibu Diabetes helps children with type 1 diabetes manage their condition better. The platform collects health data from devices and shares it with patients, caregivers, and doctors through a single dashboard. Researchers will co…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of British Columbia • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 24, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a new drug ST316 shrink Hard-to-Treat tumors?
Disease control OngoingThis trial tests an experimental drug called ST316, alone or with other cancer drugs, in people with advanced solid tumors that have not responded to standard treatments. The study focuses on tumors that may have abnormalities in a cell signaling pathway called WNT/β-catenin. The…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Sapience Therapeutics • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 24, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could a Decades-Old parasite drug help fight pancreatic cancer?
Disease control OngoingThis phase I trial tests pyrvinium pamoate, a drug originally used to treat pinworm infections, in people with pancreatic cancer that can be surgically removed. The goal is to find the safest dose and see if it can slow tumor growth. Researchers will monitor side effects and meas…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Thomas Jefferson University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 23, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Cow's first milk could be a lifeline for severe Alcohol-Related hepatitis
Disease control OngoingThis phase 3 trial investigates whether bovine colostrum—the nutrient-rich first milk from cows—can improve survival in people with severe alcohol-associated hepatitis. The condition involves liver inflammation, a leaky gut, and a high risk of infection. Participants receive eith…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Dayanand Medical College and Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 23, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Three telehealth sessions could ease the burden of type 1 diabetes on families
Disease control OngoingThis trial tests a brief, three-session telehealth program called the T1D Parent Check-In for parents of children (ages 8–17) newly diagnosed with type 1 diabetes. The program aims to help parents feel more confident, reduce family conflict, and improve the child's quality of lif…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Massachusetts General Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 23, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could a diabetes drug turn back the biological clock in HIV?
Disease control ENROLLING_BY_INVITATIONThis study investigates whether tirzepatide, a drug used for diabetes and weight loss, can reverse biological aging in people with HIV who are virally suppressed and have obesity. Participants receive tirzepatide for 25 weeks after a diet program. Researchers measure epigenetic a…
Phase: PHASE4 • Sponsor: National Taiwan University Clinical Trial Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 22, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Immune cell therapy takes on untreatable liver cancer
Disease control OngoingThis study tests an experimental treatment called GKL-006, made from a person's own immune cells (iNKT cells), for liver cancer that cannot be surgically removed. Participants receive GKL-006 injections along with a standard procedure that blocks the tumor's blood supply (TACE). …
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Beijing Gene Key Life Technology Co., Ltd • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 22, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could a lighter immunotherapy schedule keep advanced cancers in check?
Disease control OngoingThis trial is for people with advanced cancers who have already responded well to 6 months of standard immunotherapy. It compares continuing the same drugs at the usual frequency versus giving them every 3 months. The goal is to see if the reduced schedule can prevent cancer prog…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: UNICANCER • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 19, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug D-2570 aims to quiet Flare-Ups in ulcerative colitis
Disease control OngoingThis study tests whether an experimental drug called D-2570 can help people with moderately to severely active ulcerative colitis achieve remission. About 120 adults will receive either D-2570 or a placebo daily for 12 weeks. The main goal is to see if more people on D-2570 reach…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: InventisBio Co., Ltd • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 19, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could a smart combo of drugs and radiation help some esophageal cancer patients skip surgery?
Disease control OngoingThis phase II trial tests a personalized strategy for people with resectable esophageal squamous cell carcinoma. Participants first receive a combination of chemotherapy and the immunotherapy drug sugemalimab. Those whose tumors shrink significantly then get radiation plus more i…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Cancer Institute and Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 19, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New targeted therapy aims at Hard-to-Treat bile duct cancers
Disease control OngoingThis phase 2 trial tests an experimental drug called SHR-A1811 in people with advanced biliary tract cancer that has HER2 expression or amplification and has stopped responding to earlier treatments. The drug is an antibody-drug conjugate designed to deliver a chemotherapy-like p…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Jiangsu HengRui Medicine Co., Ltd. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 19, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could a diabetes drug reverse liver scarring?
Disease control OngoingThis study tests whether semaglutide, a drug already used for obesity and type 2 diabetes, can reduce liver scarring in people with non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD). Participants are adults aged 40 to 80 who are overweight or have type 2 diabetes. The trial will also val…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: University of California, San Diego • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 19, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could your own gut bacteria restore bowel control after cancer surgery?
Disease control OngoingThis study tests whether transplanting a person's own fecal bacteria into the bowel before ileostomy reversal can improve bowel and anal function after rectal cancer surgery. Participants receive four weekly enemas made from their own stool. The goal is to reduce symptoms like le…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Peking University People's Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 19, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Adding a Blood-Vessel blocker to maintenance chemo may extend control of advanced colorectal cancer
Disease control OngoingThis phase 3 trial tests whether adding bevacizumab (a drug that starves tumors by blocking new blood vessels) to standard maintenance chemotherapy helps people with metastatic colorectal cancer stay progression-free longer. About 400 adults whose disease is controlled after 4–6 …
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Centre Hospitalier Universitaire Dijon • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 18, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Targeted chemotherapy pump takes fight directly to pancreatic cancer liver tumors
Disease control OngoingThis study tests whether delivering a chemotherapy drug called floxuridine directly to the liver through a surgically placed pump can better control tumors that have spread from pancreatic cancer. Participants also receive standard chemotherapy. The goal is to see if this combina…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Corewell Health West • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 18, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could a wearable sensor replace Finger-Sticks for hospital diabetes care?
Disease control TerminatedThis study tests whether a continuous glucose monitor (CGM) worn on the skin can accurately track blood sugar levels in hospitalized patients with diabetes who have just had major transplant surgery. The CGM measures glucose every 1-5 minutes, and researchers compare its readings…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Mayo Clinic • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 18, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could a triple therapy tackle diabetes, high blood pressure, and arthritis at once?
Disease control TerminatedThis study investigates whether adding two common drugs—valsartan (for high blood pressure) and celecoxib (for arthritis pain)—to standard metformin therapy can improve blood sugar control in people with type 2 diabetes. The trial enrolls adults with obesity, high blood pressure,…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: ARKAY Therapeutics • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 18, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Fluorescent dye guides Stomach-Sparing surgery for early cancer
Disease control ENROLLING_BY_INVITATIONThis study tests a surgical technique for early stomach cancer that combines a camera in the abdomen (laparoscopy) with a flexible tube down the throat (endoscopy). Doctors inject a fluorescent dye near the tumor to highlight the first lymph nodes that might contain cancer. If th…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: wangdongsheng • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 18, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Voice-Controlled robot aids surgeons in first human gallbladder operations
Disease control OngoingThis early study tests whether a voice-controlled AI-assisted robotic system can safely help surgeons perform gallbladder removal. Ten adults with symptomatic gallstones or gallbladder polyps will undergo the procedure. The main goal is to see if the surgery can be completed with…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Chinese University of Hong Kong • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 17, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New Self-Gripping mesh aims to reduce hernia recurrence in High-Risk patients
Disease control OngoingThis study tests a new type of mesh called Transorb that grips itself in place and dissolves over time, used during open surgery to repair ventral hernias. It focuses on patients with at least one risk factor that impairs wound healing, such as smoking or diabetes. The goal is to…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Medtronic - MITG • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 17, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Sharper radiation boost aims to tackle head and neck cancers that return
Disease control OngoingThis phase 1 study tests whether adding a highly targeted, high-dose radiation boost (stereotactic body radiotherapy, or SBRT) to standard radiation and chemotherapy can safely treat head and neck cancer that has come back or spread. The trial includes two groups: patients whose …
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Dana-Farber Cancer Institute • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 16, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a family-focused lifestyle program help teens avoid obesity and diabetes?
Disease control OngoingThis trial tests a culturally adapted program called Health Without Barriers/Salud Sin Barreras for teens aged 11–19 and their families in Northern Colorado. The program combines mindfulness, nutrition education, physical activity, and parenting support over several sessions. Res…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Colorado State University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 15, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could a common diabetes drug boost chemotherapy against pancreatic cancer?
Disease control ENROLLING_BY_INVITATIONThis phase 2 trial investigates whether adding sitagliptin, a diabetes medication, to standard chemotherapy (gemcitabine and nab-paclitaxel) can improve outcomes for people with advanced pancreatic cancer that has not been treated before. The study enrolls 30 adults with locally …
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Tianjin Medical University Cancer Institute and Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 15, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could fewer dressing changes be safer? trial tests biweekly PICC care for chemo patients
Disease control ENROLLING_BY_INVITATIONThis trial compares changing the dressing on a PICC line (a type of central catheter) every week versus every two weeks in people with colon or pancreas cancer receiving chemotherapy. The goal is to see if less frequent changes are just as safe, with no increase in skin injuries,…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Institut Català d'Oncologia • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 15, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Experimental drug combo targets Hard-to-Treat GI cancers
Disease control OngoingThis trial tests a new drug called BAY 1895344 (elimusertib) combined with standard chemotherapy (FOLFIRI) in people with advanced or metastatic stomach or colorectal cancer. The goal is to find the safest dose and see if the combination can shrink tumors. Participants receive th…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 15, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Engineered immune cells and a virus team up against tough cancers
Disease control OngoingThis early-phase trial tests a new approach for people with advanced pancreatic or ovarian cancer that has not responded to standard treatments. Participants receive a single infusion of their own immune cells, engineered to recognize and attack cancer cells (huCART-meso), along …
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: University of Pennsylvania • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 15, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a condensed radiation blast plus chemo keep esophageal cancer at bay?
Disease control OngoingThis phase I trial tests whether a shorter course of higher-dose radiation (hypofractionated IMRT) combined with the chemotherapy drugs carboplatin and paclitaxel can safely improve local tumor control in people with inoperable esophageal cancer. About half of patients currently …
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Washington University School of Medicine • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 15, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Chemotherapy sprayed directly into the abdomen: a new attack on stubborn cancers
Disease control OngoingThis phase 1 trial tests a new method of delivering chemotherapy for people with cancers that have spread to the lining of the abdomen (peritoneal carcinomatosis) from gastrointestinal cancers like colorectal, stomach, or pancreatic cancer. The drug, nanoliposomal irinotecan (Oni…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: University Hospital, Ghent • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 15, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug combo aims to tackle Chemotherapy-Resistant colorectal cancer in the abdomen
Disease control OngoingThis trial investigates whether combining two drugs—galunisertib and capecitabine—can help people with advanced colorectal cancer that has spread to the lining of the abdomen (peritoneal metastases) and no longer responds to standard chemotherapy. The study has two parts: first, …
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: The Netherlands Cancer Institute • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 15, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could a simple diabetes pill before surgery reduce complications?
Disease control TerminatedThis study tests whether people with type 2 diabetes who take their usual metformin on the morning of surgery have better blood sugar control and fewer problems like infections. Participants are randomly assigned to receive either metformin or a placebo before their operation. Th…
Phase: PHASE4 • Sponsor: McMaster University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 12, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Diabetes drug may double as brain protector in new trial
Disease control OngoingThis study investigates whether SGLT2 inhibitors, a class of diabetes medications, can slow cognitive decline in people aged 50 and older with type 2 diabetes. Participants are randomly assigned to receive either standard diabetes care plus an SGLT2 inhibitor (empagliflozin or da…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Primorska • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 12, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could a fiber from agave help tame type 2 diabetes?
Disease control OngoingThis study tests whether taking agave inulin, a natural fiber, for eight weeks can improve blood sugar control and increase healthy gut bacteria in adults with type 2 diabetes. Participants receive either 10 grams of agave inulin or a placebo daily. Researchers measure changes in…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Universidad Autonoma de Queretaro • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 12, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Digital assistant aims to close gaps in hereditary cancer care
Disease control ENROLLING_BY_INVITATIONThis trial tests a digital tool that helps doctors and patients manage cancer risks linked to hereditary syndromes like BRCA-related breast/ovarian cancer and Lynch syndrome. The tool provides personalized recommendations during primary care visits. Researchers compare care gaps,…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: HealthPartners Institute • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 12, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug combo aims to boost Chemotherapy's punch against pancreatic cancer
Disease control OngoingThis trial tests whether adding an experimental drug called AMP945 to standard chemotherapy (nab-paclitaxel and gemcitabine) can improve tumor shrinkage in people with advanced pancreatic cancer that cannot be removed by surgery. The study has two parts: first, finding the best d…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Amplia Therapeutics Limited • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 12, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Engineered immune cells take aim at multiple Hard-to-Treat cancers
Disease control TerminatedThis study tests a therapy called CEA CAR-T, which uses a patient's own immune cells modified to recognize and attack cancer cells that carry a protein called CEA. It is for adults aged 18-75 with advanced or recurrent solid tumors (such as lung, colorectal, liver, pancreatic, ga…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Chongqing Precision Biotech Co., Ltd • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 12, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Immunotherapy combo shows promise in shrinking Hard-to-Treat head and neck tumors
Disease control OngoingThis trial tests whether adding the immunotherapy drug toripalimab to standard chemotherapy before radiation can improve outcomes for people with advanced nasopharyngeal cancer. Participants receive three cycles of toripalimab plus gemcitabine and cisplatin, then undergo standard…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Zhejiang Cancer Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 12, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Timing of chemo may boost rectal cancer remission
Disease control OngoingThis trial tests whether giving chemotherapy before or after radiation therapy works better for people with locally advanced rectal cancer that has a high risk of coming back. Participants receive the same drugs (capecitabine and oxaliplatin) but in a different order. The goal is…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Institute of Oncology Ljubljana • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 11, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Engineered virus joins forces with immunotherapy to fight resistant cancers
Disease control OngoingThis phase 2 trial tests whether a modified virus (VV1) combined with the immunotherapy drug cemiplimab can shrink tumors in people with colorectal cancer, head and neck squamous cell carcinoma, or melanoma that has stopped responding to checkpoint inhibitor treatment. The virus …
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Vyriad, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 10, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Immunotherapy-Chemo combo aims to make inoperable esophageal cancer removable
Disease control OngoingThis phase 2 trial tests whether combining the immunotherapy drug cardenilimab with standard chemotherapy can shrink locally advanced esophageal cancer that cannot be surgically removed at first. The goal is to turn these tumors into operable ones, potentially improving survival.…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Li Zhang • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 09, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Immunotherapy combo aims to stop stomach cancer return after surgery
Disease control OngoingThis phase 3 trial tests whether adding the immunotherapy drug toripalimab to standard chemotherapy after stomach cancer surgery can help prevent the cancer from coming back. About 878 patients who had their stomach cancer completely removed will receive either toripalimab plus c…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Shanghai Junshi Bioscience Co., Ltd. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 09, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could a Once-Daily steroid pill improve blood sugar control in Dual-Disease patients?
Disease control TerminatedThis trial tests whether taking hydrocortisone once a day (as a dual-release pill) leads to more stable blood sugar levels compared to the standard three-times-a-day regimen in adults who have both insulin-treated diabetes and Addison's disease. Participants will try both schedul…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Vastra Gotaland Region • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 09, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Immune-boosting combo aims to wipe out rectal cancer before surgery
Disease control OngoingThis study tests whether adding an immunotherapy drug (tislelizumab) to standard chemoradiation before surgery can improve outcomes for people with locally advanced rectal cancer. About 100 participants will receive the combination treatment, and researchers will measure how many…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Peking Union Medical College Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 09, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Two-Drug combo aims to cure chronic hepatitis b
Disease control OngoingThis study tests whether giving two experimental drugs in sequence can achieve a functional cure for chronic hepatitis B. Participants are adults with chronic HBV who are already on standard antiviral therapy. They will receive either one of two doses of daplusiran/tomligisiran f…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: GlaxoSmithKline • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 09, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug cocktail aims to shrink rectal tumors and avoid colostomy
Disease control OngoingThis study tests whether adding two drugs—adebrelimab (an immunotherapy) and apatinib (a targeted therapy)—to standard chemoradiotherapy before surgery can improve outcomes for people with locally advanced or low-lying rectal cancer. The goal is to shrink the tumor enough to allo…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Harbin Medical University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 09, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could a simple legume soup help tame blood sugar?
Disease control ENROLLING_BY_INVITATIONThis study tests whether a soup made from boiled legume seed coats can help control blood sugar in people with prediabetes or type 2 diabetes. Participants drink the soup daily for 30 days. Researchers measure changes in blood sugar, cholesterol, and markers of inflammation and o…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: JSS MEDICAL COLLEGE, JSS ACADEMY OF HIGHER EDUCATION AND RESEARCH • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 09, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could a week of antibiotics stop joint infections after replacement surgery?
Disease control ENROLLING_BY_INVITATIONThis study tests whether taking a 7-day course of oral antibiotics after hip or knee replacement surgery can prevent joint infections in patients at higher risk due to conditions like obesity, diabetes, or autoimmune disease. About 4,600 participants will receive one of three ant…
Phase: PHASE4 • Sponsor: Mayo Clinic • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 08, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug duo aims to stall pancreatic cancer after chemo
Disease control OngoingThis trial tests whether combining two drugs—SX-682 and nivolumab—can safely help people with metastatic pancreatic cancer that has not worsened after at least 16 weeks of first-line chemotherapy. The main goal is to find the highest tolerable dose of SX-682 when given with nivol…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: University of Rochester • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 08, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New pill targets bile duct cancer that resists standard treatments
Disease control OngoingThis Phase 3 trial tests an oral drug called tinengotinib against standard treatments chosen by the doctor for people with advanced bile duct cancer (cholangiocarcinoma) that has a specific genetic alteration (FGFR) and has stopped responding to chemotherapy and an FGFR inhibitor…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: TransThera Sciences (Nanjing), Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 08, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug cocktail aims to shrink Hard-to-Treat colorectal tumors
Disease control ENROLLING_BY_INVITATIONThis clinical trial is testing whether combining two drugs—capecitabine (a chemotherapy pill) and lenvatinib (a targeted therapy)—can shrink tumors in people with advanced colorectal cancer that has stopped responding to standard treatments. The study enrolls adults aged 19 and o…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Seoul National University Bundang Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 08, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New surgical flap aims to restore swallowing and speech in obese tongue cancer patients
Disease control OngoingThis pilot study tests a new surgical technique called the anterolateral thigh myofascial fat composite flap (ALT-MF) for repairing tongue defects after cancer surgery in obese patients (BMI 30 or higher). Traditional flaps can be too bulky in obese patients, leading to problems …
Sponsor: Sun Yat-Sen Memorial Hospital of Sun Yat-Sen University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 08, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Smart insulin dosing system aims to simplify diabetes management
Disease control OngoingThis study tests a system that combines a continuous glucose monitor (CGM) with daily insulin dose recommendations for people with type 2 diabetes who are starting basal insulin. Participants wear a Dexcom CGM sensor and receive suggested insulin doses through the DexBasal system…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: DexCom, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 04, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Radiation and immunotherapy combo shows promise against esophageal cancer
Disease control OngoingThis phase 2 trial explores whether adding low-dose radiotherapy and an immunotherapy drug (retlirafusp alfa) to standard chemotherapy before surgery can improve outcomes for people with a type of esophageal cancer that has spread locally but can still be removed. The study enrol…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Harbin Medical University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 04, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can Metal-Stripping infusions save diabetic limbs and hearts?
Disease control OngoingThis trial tests whether a chelation therapy infusion—a cocktail that removes toxic metals from the blood—can reduce the risk of heart attacks, strokes, and leg amputations in people with diabetes and critical limb ischemia (severe blockage in leg arteries). Half of the 50 partic…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Mt. Sinai Medical Center, Miami • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 03, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Experimental combo targets Hard-to-Treat pancreatic cancer
Disease control OngoingThis phase 2 trial tests whether adding galeterone to standard chemotherapy (gemcitabine) can shrink tumors or slow disease in people with advanced pancreatic cancer that has not responded to prior treatments. The study enrolls about 15 adults with metastatic disease who have alr…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: University of Maryland, Baltimore • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 03, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could asking three simple questions improve diabetes control?
Disease control ENROLLING_BY_INVITATIONThis study tests whether the Ask Me 3® educational program, which encourages patients to ask three key questions during doctor visits, can improve blood sugar control in adults with type 2 diabetes. Participants are randomly assigned to receive the program plus standard care or s…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Maria Elena Romero Ibarguengoitia • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 03, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Fish oil fights diabetes? study tests Omega-3s for blood sugar control
Disease control ENROLLING_BY_INVITATIONThis study investigates whether omega-3 fatty acids, natural fats found in fish and flaxseed, can help manage blood sugar and reduce inflammation in people with type 2 diabetes and heart disease. Participants take omega-3 supplements or a placebo for 28 days, and researchers meas…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Ulster • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 03, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Cash and healthy food incentives tested to fight diabetes in food-insecure adults
Disease control OngoingThis study tests whether giving financial incentives — including monthly cash, rewards for buying healthy food, and bonuses for lowering blood sugar — can improve diabetes control in adults who also struggle with food insecurity. Participants receive diabetes education and are ra…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: State University of New York at Buffalo • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 03, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Surgical glue may boost healing for tough anal fistulas
Disease control OngoingThis study compares a standard seton (a thread used to drain and heal fistulas) with one coated in Glubran, a surgical glue with antimicrobial and healing properties. The trial includes adults with high or complex anal fistulas, a painful condition that can cause infection and in…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Kasr El Aini Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 02, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could changing carbs and adding fiber improve blood sugar in type 1 diabetes?
Disease control OngoingThis study explores how different amounts of carbohydrates and a fiber supplement called inulin-FOS affect blood sugar control in adults with type 1 diabetes. Participants will try three two-week diets: one with 30% carbs, one with 50-55% carbs, and one with 50-55% carbs plus inu…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Hacettepe University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 01, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New study tests which surgery works best for rectal prolapse in women
Disease control OngoingThis trial compares two surgical techniques for women with full-thickness rectal prolapse: a modified rectosacrouteropexy and the standard Wells rectopexy. The goal is to see which method leads to fewer recurrences, fewer complications, and better pelvic floor function. Thirty-si…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Azerbaijan Medical University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 01, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can early rectal cancer be treated without removing the rectum?
Disease control OngoingThis trial investigates whether less invasive treatments can save the rectum in people with early-stage rectal cancer. Participants receive either standard surgery (removing part of the rectum) or one of two organ-sparing approaches: short-course radiotherapy or chemoradiation (c…
Phase: PHASE2, PHASE3 • Sponsor: University of Birmingham • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 01, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Food boxes and health coaching aim to tame diabetes in the deep south
Disease control OngoingThis study tests whether delivering healthy food boxes, remote health monitoring, and one-on-one coaching can help low-income Black adults with type 2 diabetes better control their blood sugar. The trial enrolls 304 participants in the Deep South and tracks changes in HbA1c level…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Alabama at Birmingham • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 28, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug combo aims to fight untreatable liver cancer
Disease control OngoingThis phase 3 trial tests a combination of two immunotherapy drugs, durvalumab and tremelimumab, as the first treatment for people with advanced liver cancer that cannot be removed by surgery. The study involves 214 Chinese patients and will measure safety, side effects, and how w…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: AstraZeneca • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 28, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could an immunotherapy combo replace harsh chemo for head and neck cancer?
Disease control OngoingThis phase II trial tests whether combining the immunotherapy drug durvalumab (Imfinzi) with radiation therapy can effectively treat intermediate-risk head and neck cancer after surgery, while causing fewer serious side effects than the standard cisplatin-based chemo-radiation. T…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: UNC Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:03 UTC
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Triple therapy aims to outsmart stomach cancer
Disease control OngoingThis Phase 3 trial tests whether adding two immunotherapy drugs (nivolumab and ipilimumab) to standard chemotherapy helps people with advanced HER2-negative stomach or gastroesophageal junction cancer live longer. About 626 participants who have not had prior chemotherapy will re…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Ono Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:02 UTC
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Can a 12-Week program reverse type 2 diabetes in family doctor offices?
Disease control ENROLLING_BY_INVITATIONThis study tests whether a short-term program combining health coaching and medication can help people with type 2 diabetes achieve remission without surgery. It involves 118 adults diagnosed within the last 5 years, recruited from a primary care clinic in Hamilton, Ontario. The …
Sponsor: McMaster University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:02 UTC
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Pregnant women with hepatitis b: which drug is safer?
Disease control ENROLLING_BY_INVITATIONThis study looks at two antiviral drugs, TAF and TDF, in pregnant women with chronic hepatitis B. It aims to see which one better controls the virus and keeps the mother's liver healthy without harming the baby. About 816 women in early or middle pregnancy will take one of the dr…
Phase: PHASE4 • Sponsor: The Third Affiliated Hospital of Guangzhou Medical University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:02 UTC
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Drug duo targets Hard-to-Treat IDH-Mutated tumors
Disease control OngoingThis phase 2 trial tests whether combining two drugs—olaparib and durvalumab—can shrink or control solid tumors that have an IDH mutation. The study includes adults with certain brain tumors (glioma) or bile duct cancer (cholangiocarcinoma) that have not responded well to prior t…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: University Health Network, Toronto • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:01 UTC
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New drug combo aims to tackle Hard-to-Treat cancers
Disease control OngoingThis trial tests an experimental drug called TRK-950 in combination with several standard anti-cancer treatments for people with advanced solid tumors, including colorectal, bladder, ovarian, and other cancers. The main goal is to find safe doses and understand side effects. Part…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Toray Industries, Inc • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:01 UTC
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Glowing dye could help surgeons spot hidden cancer during colorectal surgery
Disease control ENROLLING_BY_INVITATIONThis trial investigates whether using a special dye called indocyanine green (ICG) during surgery helps improve outcomes for people with stage III colorectal cancer. The dye makes lymph nodes and cancer tissue glow under a special camera, helping surgeons see and remove more of t…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Shanghai Tong Ren Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:01 UTC
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Common antifungal drug may help prevent esophageal cancer recurrence
Disease control OngoingThis early-phase trial investigates whether itraconazole, a common antifungal medication, can reduce the risk of cancer in people with high-risk Barrett's esophagus who have already undergone endoscopic ablation. Barrett's esophagus often returns after treatment, increasing the c…
Phase: EARLY_PHASE1 • Sponsor: University of Kansas Medical Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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Epigenetic drug may re-sensitize liver tumors to immunotherapy
Disease control OngoingThis phase 2 trial investigates whether adding an epigenetic drug (CXD101) to an immunotherapy (Geptanolimab) can help patients with advanced liver cancer whose disease has stopped responding to prior checkpoint inhibitors. The study enrolls about 26 adults with hepatocellular ca…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Stephen Chan Lam • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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Scarless procedure may keep precancerous esophagus changes from returning
Disease control ENROLLING_BY_INVITATIONThis study tests whether a minimally invasive procedure called Transoral Incisionless Fundoplication (TIF) can reduce acid reflux and prevent Barrett's esophagus from coming back after successful ablation. Barrett's esophagus is a precancerous condition where the lining of the es…
Sponsor: Johns Hopkins University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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Could a hormone shield bile ducts in transplanted livers?
Disease control ENROLLING_BY_INVITATIONThis trial investigates whether adding secretin—a hormone that helps produce bicarbonate—during machine perfusion of donor livers can restore the protective 'bicarbonate umbrella' in bile ducts. Researchers will treat up to 20 donor livers with secretin while they are kept on a m…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Erasmus Medical Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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Could a stomach drug help fight pancreatic cancer?
Disease control OngoingThis trial investigates whether adding proglumide, a drug that blocks cholecystokinin receptors, to standard chemotherapy can improve treatment for metastatic pancreatic cancer. About 30 adults with advanced pancreatic cancer will receive either proglumide or a placebo alongside …
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Georgetown University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:07 UTC
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A Super-Microscope could spot acid reflux in Kids—Without guesswork?
Diagnosis TerminatedThis study explores whether a very high-powered microscope can help diagnose acid reflux disease (GERD) in children by examining tiny gaps between cells in the esophagus. Researchers will compare biopsy samples from children with GERD, those with a related condition called eosino…
Sponsor: Baylor College of Medicine • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Aug 18, 2026 03:00 UTC
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Blood test could predict who faces rapid kidney decline in diabetes
Diagnosis OngoingThis trial tests whether a blood-based test called KidneyIntelX can help doctors better manage patients with type 2 diabetes and early-stage chronic kidney disease. The test estimates the risk of rapid kidney function decline over five years. Researchers will see if using this te…
Sponsor: Renalytix AI, Inc. • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Aug 15, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New MRI dye could help detect pancreatic cancer early
Diagnosis TerminatedThis pilot study tests whether a special MRI dye called hyperpolarized 13-C-pyruvate can help doctors tell the difference between harmless and dangerous pancreatic cysts. About 20 adults with pancreatic cysts who are scheduled for surgery will receive the dye and have an MRI scan…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: M.D. Anderson Cancer Center • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Aug 15, 2026 00:00 UTC
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A high-tech camera may take the guesswork out of spotting a dangerous surgery complication
Diagnosis OngoingThis study tests whether two imaging tools—laser speckle contrast imaging (LSCI) and digital thermography—can objectively grade mesenteric traction syndrome (MTS), a frequent complication during abdominal surgery that causes low blood pressure, rapid heart rate, and facial flushi…
Sponsor: Rigshospitalet, Denmark • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Aug 15, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New imaging technique targets Hard-to-Find cancers
Diagnosis TerminatedThis study aimed to test a new two-step PET imaging method to better detect cancers that produce a substance called CA19-9, such as pancreatic, bladder, and gastrointestinal tumors. The plan was to give patients an antibody followed by a radioactive tracer to highlight cancer cel…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Aug 14, 2026 00:00 UTC
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MRI screening may spot pancreatic cancer sooner in High-Risk gene carriers
Diagnosis OngoingThis pilot study is testing whether routine MRI scans can find early signs of pancreatic cancer in people who carry BRCA, ATM, or PALB2 gene mutations, which raise their risk. About 250 participants will undergo MRI, MRCP, endoscopic ultrasound, and provide blood, tissue, and sal…
Sponsor: University of California, San Francisco • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Aug 13, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New CT technique may spot Hard-to-Find gut tumors
Diagnosis OngoingThis study looks at whether a special type of CT scan, called dual energy CT, can better detect carcinoid tumors in the digestive system. About 71 people with signs or confirmed carcinoid tumors will get this scan during a routine check-up. The goal is to see if this imaging meth…
Phase: EARLY_PHASE1 • Sponsor: M.D. Anderson Cancer Center • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Aug 13, 2026 00:00 UTC
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A simple test could spot who will develop stomach cancer
Diagnosis OngoingThis study is testing whether a customized molecular test can identify which people with intestinal metaplasia—a condition that can precede stomach cancer—are at very high risk of developing the disease. Researchers will collect blood and stomach tissue samples from 500 adults ag…
Sponsor: National University Hospital, Singapore • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Aug 09, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a new ultrasound technique spot hidden pancreatic cancers earlier?
Diagnosis ENROLLING_BY_INVITATIONThis study evaluates a new diagnostic procedure called LINFU® to see if it can detect early pancreatic cancer and precancerous changes (dysplasia) in people with intraductal papillary mucinous neoplasm (IPMN), a condition that raises the risk of pancreatic cancer. Participants wi…
Sponsor: Adenocyte, LLC • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Aug 08, 2026 00:03 UTC
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A sound wave that could expose hidden pancreatic cancer?
Diagnosis ENROLLING_BY_INVITATIONThis trial is testing a new, noninvasive method called LINFU® that uses low-intensity ultrasound to stimulate the pancreas, helping to collect pancreatic juice for analysis. The goal is to see if this approach can detect early, asymptomatic pancreatic cancer and precancerous lesi…
Sponsor: Adenocyte, LLC • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Aug 08, 2026 00:03 UTC
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Could a home sugar test replace the clinic visit for diabetes diagnosis?
Diagnosis OngoingThis study compares a self-administered oral glucose tolerance test (OGTT) at home using a continuous glucose monitor (CGM) with the standard clinic-based OGTT. 75 adults with prediabetes will undergo both tests to see if the home version accurately diagnoses blood sugar problems…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Linkoeping University • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Aug 07, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Glow-in-the-Dark dye could help detect oral cancer
Diagnosis OngoingThis study tests a fluorescent dye called PARPi-FL that may make oral cancer cells glow during an endoscopic exam. About 23 people with oral squamous cell carcinoma will gargle the dye before surgery, and doctors will check for safety and how well the dye highlights tumors. It is…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Aug 06, 2026 00:00 UTC
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AI biomarker may reveal who responds to esophageal cancer immunotherapy
Diagnosis OngoingThis trial tests whether a new AI-driven biomarker, called the Microbial-Sensory Coupling (MSC) index, can predict how well patients with esophageal squamous cell carcinoma respond to anti-PD-1 immunotherapy. The biomarker measures the spatial relationship between a specific bact…
Sponsor: Peking University Cancer Hospital & Institute • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Aug 06, 2026 00:00 UTC
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A drop of blood could spot a deadly liver disease in newborns
Diagnosis TerminatedThis trial is testing whether a dry blood spot test—using a tiny sample from a newborn's heel—can screen for biliary atresia, a serious liver condition that blocks bile flow. The test measures certain biomarkers (direct bilirubin, γ-GT, and MMP-7) that may be elevated in affected…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Xinhua Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Aug 02, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could a simple clinic Check-In change catch hidden high blood pressure and diabetes?
Diagnosis OngoingThis trial tests whether improving how clinics measure and record blood pressure, height, and weight can help identify people with undiagnosed hypertension or diabetes. About 800 adults visiting family medicine clinics will be part of a study where some clinics use the FOR-Care m…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: National Taiwan University Hospital • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jul 26, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could a simple pill replace uncomfortable scopes for diagnosing acid reflux?
Diagnosis ENROLLING_BY_INVITATIONThis trial tests whether a 7-day course of the acid-blocking drug vonoprazan can guide treatment for adults with frequent heartburn or regurgitation as effectively as standard tests like endoscopy and 24-hour pH monitoring. Participants are randomly assigned to either the drug-te…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Mahidol University • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jul 18, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Blood test aims to outshine ultrasound for liver cancer detection
Diagnosis OngoingThis trial is testing a blood test that looks for DNA markers of liver cancer in people with liver cirrhosis, who are at high risk for developing the disease. The test is compared to standard ultrasound to see which method is better at detecting liver cancer. If the blood test pr…
Sponsor: Helio Genomics • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jul 12, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Better swab, better catch: study aims to sharpen anal cancer screening
Diagnosis OngoingThis study compares different ways to collect anal cell samples and different HPV tests to see which combination best predicts high-grade anal dysplasia, a pre-cancerous condition. Researchers are enrolling men who have sex with men, including those with and without HIV. The goal…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Jonsson Comprehensive Cancer Center • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jul 09, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New PET tracer could spot cancers that standard scans overlook
Diagnosis OngoingThis phase 1 trial is testing a new imaging tracer called 68Ga-FAPI-46 to see where it collects in normal and cancerous tissues. About 30 people with various solid tumors or blood cancers will receive the tracer and then undergo a PET/CT scan. The goal is to understand how the tr…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Jonsson Comprehensive Cancer Center • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jul 04, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Newborn screening study aims to catch rare diseases at birth
Diagnosis OngoingThis study offers voluntary screening for newborns in North Carolina to detect a wide range of rare health conditions early. Using a small blood sample already collected at birth, the program tests for dozens of disorders, including spinal muscular atrophy, cystic fibrosis, and m…
Sponsor: RTI International • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jul 03, 2026 00:00 UTC
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AI could spot liver cancer types and predict survival without needle biopsy
Diagnosis OngoingThis study is developing an artificial intelligence system that combines CT/MRI scans, lab results, and radiology reports to help diagnose liver cancer and predict how patients will fare after surgery. The AI aims to distinguish benign from malignant liver lesions and differentia…
Sponsor: Guangxi Medical University • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jul 03, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New device could make GERD diagnosis quicker and less painful
Diagnosis ENROLLING_BY_INVITATIONThis study is testing a new, less invasive device that measures the health of the esophagus in people with acid reflux (GERD). Researchers will compare two versions of the device in 75 patients undergoing routine endoscopy. The goal is to see if this technology can diagnose GERD …
Sponsor: Vanderbilt University Medical Center • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 28, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Simple blood test could spot hidden liver damage before It's too late
Diagnosis OngoingThis study is testing a two-step screening process to find liver scarring (fibrosis) in people aged 40 and older who have risk factors like heavy drinking, diabetes, or metabolic syndrome but no known liver disease. First, participants get a blood test to calculate a FIB-4 score;…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University Hospital, Montpellier • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:01 UTC
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New probe aims to stop post-polypectomy bleeding in high-risk patients
Prevention OngoingThis study tests a special probe that checks blood flow in ulcers left after colon polyp removal. The goal is to see if using this probe to guide treatment can prevent delayed bleeding, especially in patients taking blood thinners or with large polyps. About 180 high-risk adults …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: VA Office of Research and Development • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Aug 18, 2026 03:00 UTC
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New digital outreach aims to prevent diabetes in moms after pregnancy
Prevention ENROLLING_BY_INVITATIONThis trial tests an online program to help women who had gestational diabetes get the recommended diabetes screening and lifestyle programs after giving birth. The program includes standard health information plus optional interactive components like values reflection and persona…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of California, Davis • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Aug 18, 2026 03:00 UTC
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Could a vaccine stop cancer before it starts in BRCA carriers?
Prevention OngoingThis early-stage study tests an experimental vaccine designed to prevent cancer in adults with BRCA1 or BRCA2 gene mutations. The vaccine is given alone or with another drug, followed by a mild electric pulse to help it enter cells. Researchers want to see if it is safe and wheth…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Abramson Cancer Center at Penn Medicine • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Aug 16, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can free groceries and cooking classes stop diabetes before it starts?
Prevention OngoingThis pilot study will test whether providing Mediterranean diet groceries plus virtual nutrition classes helps overweight adults at risk for type 2 diabetes improve their diet and lose weight. Forty participants in the US South will be randomly assigned to receive either weekly g…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of South Carolina • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Aug 12, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can cooking classes cut heart risk? new study tests community approach
Prevention OngoingThis study explores whether a community-based cooking program can help African-American adults at risk for heart disease cook and eat healthier. About 43 participants from Washington, D.C. will take surveys, attend cooking classes led by a chef, and track their eating habits. The…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: National Institutes of Health Clinical Center (CC) • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Aug 09, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Wearable tech could stop Post-Pregnancy diabetes in its tracks
Prevention OngoingThis trial tests whether giving women who had gestational diabetes a continuous glucose monitor and a FitBit can help them adopt healthier habits and prevent type 2 diabetes. Participants will wear the sensor for up to 14 days and use the tracker to monitor their activity. The st…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: KK Women's and Children's Hospital • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Aug 08, 2026 00:03 UTC
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Can aspirin timing stop colon cancer?
Prevention OngoingThis study looks at whether taking aspirin in different patterns can help prevent colorectal cancer in people who have had colon polyps (adenomas). Aspirin may block certain enzymes that help cancer cells grow. The trial enrolled 81 adults with a history of colon polyps and measu…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Aug 08, 2026 00:03 UTC
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Hoops for health: could basketball boost diabetes prevention?
Prevention OngoingThis trial tests whether adding recreational basketball to the standard National Diabetes Prevention Program (NDPP) helps adults aged 18-44 with prediabetes lose more weight, lower blood sugar, and become more active. Participants are randomly assigned to either the standard prog…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Kaiser Permanente • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Aug 08, 2026 00:03 UTC
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School health rooms and trained teachers: a new hope for Zambia's children?
Prevention OngoingThis trial tests a comprehensive school health program in 225 Zambian schools, involving trained teacher health workers, health rooms, and better sanitation. The program aims to improve children's health by providing health education, coordinating preventive care like deworming, …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: London School of Economics and Political Science • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Aug 07, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a simple text message save lives? new trial aims to boost colon cancer screening
Prevention ENROLLING_BY_INVITATIONThis study tests whether sending text reminders to patients who are overdue for colorectal cancer screening helps them follow through and get a colonoscopy or stool test. About 3,888 adults with a scheduled primary care visit will take part. The goal is to make it easier for peop…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Pennsylvania • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Aug 05, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Quitting smoking may also ward off diabetes — a trial puts the dual strategy to the test
Prevention OngoingThis trial investigates whether a smoking cessation program that also helps control weight can reduce the risk of developing type 2 diabetes in people who smoke and have prediabetes. Participants receive varenicline (a quit-smoking medication) along with personalized coaching on …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: National Taiwan University Hospital • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Jul 26, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Training the immune system to hunt down leftover liver cancer cells
Prevention OngoingThis phase 2 trial tests whether a vaccine made from a patient's own dendritic cells — immune cells trained to recognize liver cancer — can prevent the cancer from returning after surgical removal of the tumor. About 74 adults with a high risk of recurrence will receive the vacci…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Chang Gung Memorial Hospital • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Jul 26, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Peer-led prevention: can gancheros help stop HIV, hepatitis c, and overdose in NYC?
Prevention OngoingThis pilot trial tests whether training Gancheros—people who provide injection services in exchange for money or drugs—can lower HIV, hepatitis C, and overdose risks among migrant Puerto Rican people who inject drugs in New York City. Gancheros will attend six sessions on prevent…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: North Jersey AIDS Alliance dba North Jersey Community Research Initiative (NJCRI) • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Jul 26, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Wearable insoles warn of foot pressure to stop diabetic ulcers
Prevention OngoingThis trial tests a wearable insole system that monitors foot pressure, temperature, and movement, giving real-time alerts to help users shift weight and avoid injury. The study includes people with type 1 or 2 diabetes who have nerve damage and a recent history of healed foot ulc…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Johns Hopkins University • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Jul 16, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Glowing light could spot oral cancer before it starts
Prevention ENROLLING_BY_INVITATIONThis study investigates whether a painless fluorescent light exam can help find early warning signs of oral cancer in adults. Participants complete a health questionnaire and receive a standard oral exam plus a fluorescence scan. The goal is to see if this simple, non-invasive to…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Medical University of Warsaw • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Jul 08, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a Two-Drug combo beat single painkiller after stomach surgery?
Symptom relief OngoingThis trial tests whether a combination of acetaminophen and ibuprofen (Maxigesic) given through an IV can control pain better than acetaminophen alone after laparoscopic or robotic stomach cancer surgery. About 90 adults undergoing this surgery will be randomly assigned to one of…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Seoul National University Bundang Hospital • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Aug 18, 2026 03:00 UTC
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Video analysis could personalize rehab for chemo nerve damage
Symptom relief ENROLLING_BY_INVITATIONThis study tests whether a personalized exercise program, guided by video-based movement analysis, can help people with chemotherapy-induced peripheral neuropathy (CIPN) — a common side effect causing numbness, tingling, and balance problems. The trial enrolls adults with breast,…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Seoul National University Bundang Hospital • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Aug 16, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a simple massage and habit change ease chronic constipation?
Symptom relief OngoingThis trial tests whether a primary care program combining behavioral re-education (habit changes) and self-administered abdominal massage can reduce symptoms of chronic constipation. It includes 45 adults diagnosed with chronic idiopathic constipation. The study measures changes …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Fundacio d'Investigacio en Atencio Primaria Jordi Gol i Gurina • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Aug 16, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can an arthritis drug quiet the pain of chronic pancreatitis?
Symptom relief OngoingThis trial tests whether tocilizumab, an anti-inflammatory drug used for arthritis, can reduce pain and improve quality of life in people with chronic pancreatitis. Participants receive either tocilizumab or a placebo every four weeks for 24 weeks. The study measures changes in p…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Soren Schou Olesen • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Aug 16, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could a blood flow 'Tourniquet' workout repair diabetic nerve damage?
Symptom relief OngoingThis trial tests whether blood flow restriction (BFR) training—exercising with a cuff that partially limits blood flow—can improve blood sugar control, nerve function, pain, and quality of life in people with type 2 diabetes and peripheral neuropathy. Participants will be randoml…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Superior University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Aug 15, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Intermittent fasting tested to ease radiation side effects in cancer patients
Symptom relief OngoingThis phase II trial tests whether time-restricted eating (intermittent fasting) can reduce side effects from radiation or chemoradiation in people with prostate, cervical, or rectal cancers. About 49 participants will either follow a time-restricted eating plan or receive standar…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: City of Hope Medical Center • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Aug 15, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New telehealth program aims to ease diabetes burden for rural families
Symptom relief OngoingThis study tests a program called REAL-Fam, designed to help families in rural areas manage a child's type 1 diabetes. About 16 families will either receive 12 telehealth sessions focused on diabetes routines and family participation, or just 3 basic check-in meetings. The goal i…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Aug 15, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Acupuncture needles aim to zap cancer brain fog
Symptom relief OngoingThis phase 2 study tests whether acupuncture can improve memory, focus, and thinking problems (often called 'chemo brain') in people who have had breast, colorectal, prostate, or gynecological cancer. About 48 participants will receive either real acupuncture or sham (fake) acupu…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Aug 14, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Video workouts before pancreatic surgery: a new hope?
Symptom relief OngoingThis study tests whether a supervised, video-based exercise program done at home during chemotherapy can help people with pancreatic cancer get stronger before surgery. About 58 patients will take part. The goal is to see if the program is safe and helps improve recovery.
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: M.D. Anderson Cancer Center • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Aug 14, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New stent study aims to ease jaundice in cancer patients
Symptom relief TerminatedThis study looks at whether a special stent (Hot AXIOS) can improve quality of life for people with bile duct blockages caused by cancer, when standard drainage fails. About 162 adults will receive the stent during an endoscopic procedure. The main goal is to see if jaundice symp…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Boston Scientific Corporation • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Aug 13, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug could soothe unbearable itch in rare liver conditions
Symptom relief OngoingThis Phase 3 trial tests whether maralixibat, an oral solution, can safely reduce severe itching (pruritus) in children and adults with rare cholestatic liver diseases. The study enrolls 90 participants aged 6 months and older who have not responded to other treatments. Over 20 w…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Mirum Pharmaceuticals, Inc. • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Aug 13, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could a common cholesterol drug ease chronic diarrhoea?
Symptom relief OngoingThis study tests whether atorvastatin, a drug typically used for cholesterol, can reduce bile acid production and improve symptoms in people with bile acid diarrhoea (BAD). Twenty adults with moderate-to-severe BAD will receive atorvastatin and a placebo in random order, each for…
Phase: PHASE4 • Sponsor: Asger Lund, MD • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Aug 13, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Teens with diabetes try art therapy to boost mental health
Symptom relief OngoingThis study tests whether an 8-week arts-based storytelling workshop can improve social connection, identity, and emotional well-being in adolescents and young adults with diabetes. Ten participants aged 16-25 will attend weekly sessions involving writing, drawing, and group discu…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of California, San Francisco • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Aug 13, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New program aims to help seniors master glucose monitors
Symptom relief OngoingThis study tests a remote education program called REST, designed to help adults aged 65 and older with insulin-treated diabetes start and keep using continuous glucose monitors (CGMs). The goal is to reduce dangerous low blood sugar episodes and improve overall glucose control. …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Joslin Diabetes Center • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Aug 12, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New stent aims to help cancer patients eat again without surgery
Symptom relief TerminatedThis study tests a special stent placed using an endoscope to connect the stomach to the small intestine in people whose stomach is blocked by advanced cancer. The goal is to help them eat and drink more easily without major surgery. The study plans to enroll 67 participants and …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Boston Scientific Corporation • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Aug 12, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a smartwatch and nutrition coaching ease cirrhosis symptoms?
Symptom relief OngoingThis study tests a home monitoring program called LiverWatch for people with advanced liver disease (cirrhosis). Participants get a Fitbit, personalized nutrition advice, and weekly check-ins to boost activity and manage symptoms. The goal is to see if this approach improves qual…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Pennsylvania • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Aug 12, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Press play on better health: could recording doctor visits boost Self-Care in seniors?
Symptom relief OngoingThis trial tests whether giving older adults with diabetes and other chronic conditions audio recordings of their clinic visits helps them take a more active role in their own care. Participants either receive these recordings for a year or standard after-visit summaries. The stu…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Aug 09, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New app helps cancer patients fight financial toxicity
Symptom relief OngoingThis study tests the DISCO app, designed to help cancer patients talk with their doctors about treatment costs. About 254 adults newly diagnosed with breast, prostate, lung, or colorectal cancer will use the app to become more confident in asking cost-related questions. The goal …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Lauren Hamel • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Aug 08, 2026 00:03 UTC
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Could a simple hat make jaundice treatment kinder for newborns?
Symptom relief ENROLLING_BY_INVITATIONThis study tests whether a special hat with built-in goggles can make phototherapy more comfortable for full-term newborns with jaundice, compared to standard eye patches. Researchers will measure the babies' comfort levels, bilirubin changes, treatment duration, and parental sat…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Karamanoğlu Mehmetbey University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Aug 07, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Vitamin d drug may ease chronic pancreatitis pain
Symptom relief OngoingThis early-phase trial tests whether paricalcitol, a vitamin D analog, can improve quality of life in adults with chronic pancreatitis. Researchers will enroll 24 participants to take either the drug or a placebo for 12 months. The main goal is to see if the study is feasible and…
Phase: EARLY_PHASE1 • Sponsor: Cedars-Sinai Medical Center • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Aug 07, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can exercising together help lung cancer patients and their families?
Symptom relief TerminatedThis study looks at whether a simple exercise program is practical and helpful for people with non-small cell lung cancer who are getting radiation therapy, along with their family caregivers. About 40 pairs (patient and caregiver) will take part. The goal is to see if exercising…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: M.D. Anderson Cancer Center • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Aug 05, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could a botox shot in the gut ease Kids' chronic vomiting?
Symptom relief OngoingThis trial tests whether injecting botulinum toxin into the pylorus—the muscle at the stomach's exit—can help children aged 30 days to 18 years who struggle with chronic nausea, vomiting, or feeding intolerance. Participants receive the injection during an upper endoscopy, and re…
Sponsor: Boston Children's Hospital • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Aug 05, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could a personal coach at home boost energy for cancer patients?
Symptom relief OngoingThis study tests whether a supervised, home-based exercise program can help people with metastatic cancer who are starting oral targeted therapy. Participants are randomly assigned to either a weekly 60-minute session with a trained coach or to a booklet with exercise recommendat…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: UNICANCER • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Aug 05, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a daily fiber supplement ease constipation in kids with brain injuries?
Symptom relief OngoingThis trial tests whether a daily psyllium husk supplement or increased dietary fiber can relieve constipation in children aged 2 to 14 with neurological impairment. Participants will be divided into two groups: one receiving psyllium husk, the other receiving advice on increasing…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Ain Shams University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Aug 05, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could adding a balloon stretch to botox help achalasia patients swallow better?
Symptom relief ENROLLING_BY_INVITATIONThis study looks at whether combining Botox injections with a balloon dilation of the esophagus works better than Botox alone for people with achalasia, a rare swallowing disorder. The trial enrolls 50 adults who are not healthy enough for more invasive treatments. Participants a…
Phase: PHASE4 • Sponsor: Vanderbilt University Medical Center • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Aug 05, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a Once-Daily pill ease chronic constipation in kids?
Symptom relief OngoingThis trial tests whether plecanatide, a drug taken by mouth once a day, can safely improve bowel movements in children and adolescents aged 6 to 17 with functional constipation. Participants receive either low-dose plecanatide, high-dose plecanatide, or a placebo for 8 weeks. The…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Bausch Health Americas, Inc. • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jul 25, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a less extensive stomach surgery preserve appetite better?
Symptom relief OngoingThis study compares two minimally invasive surgeries for cancer at the top of the stomach or where the stomach meets the esophagus: removing only the upper part (proximal gastrectomy) versus removing the entire stomach (total gastrectomy). The goal is to see which approach leads …
Sponsor: Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jul 24, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can an epidural pump beat IV painkillers after liver surgery?
Symptom relief OngoingThis trial compares two ways to control pain after open liver surgery: an epidural pump that delivers pain medicine near the spine, versus a standard IV pump. About 230 adults having elective open liver resection will be randomly assigned to one method. The goal is to see which a…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jul 24, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a simple footstool help you poop better?
Symptom relief OngoingThis study compares two different footstool heights (7 inches vs. 9 inches) to see if using one during bowel movements can reduce straining and improve the feeling of complete emptying in people with pelvic floor dysfunction and chronic constipation. Participants use the footstoo…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Ohio State University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jul 23, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Exercise and diet may ease nerve damage and fatigue during chemo
Symptom relief OngoingThis study tests whether a tailored exercise program and nutritional guidance can reduce peripheral neuropathy (nerve damage) and fatigue in people with colorectal cancer receiving chemotherapy. Participants follow a supervised exercise routine and monthly nutrition check-ins dur…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: St. Olavs Hospital • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jul 22, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Mouth rinse could ease painful radiation side effects for head and neck cancer patients
Symptom relief OngoingThis trial tests Gelclair, a mouth rinse that forms a protective coating over the mouth's lining, to see if it eases the painful mouth sores (oral mucositis) caused by radiation therapy for head and neck cancer. The study enrolls adults with squamous cell carcinoma who will recei…
Phase: PHASE4 • Sponsor: McMaster University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jul 15, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could a mushroom drink fight cancer fatigue?
Symptom relief TerminatedThis pilot study investigates whether a liquid food product made from fermented mushroom extracts (AndoSanTM) can reduce fatigue in people who have had colorectal cancer. Participants with persistent moderate-to-severe fatigue will take the supplement for six weeks. Researchers w…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Mycotech Pharma AS • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jul 11, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Catheter timing could cut infections and speed recovery after colorectal surgery
Symptom relief ENROLLING_BY_INVITATIONThis trial tests whether removing the urinary catheter immediately after colorectal cancer surgery (before anesthesia wears off) is as safe and effective as removing it the next day. The goal is to lower the risk of urinary tract infections and help patients recover faster. About…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Seoul St. Mary's Hospital • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jul 11, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Pre-Surgery video may calm nerves and boost understanding in colorectal cancer patients
Symptom relief ENROLLING_BY_INVITATIONThis trial tests whether watching an educational video before a surgical consultation helps colorectal cancer patients feel less anxious and more informed. About 100 adults scheduled for curative-intent colon or rectal surgery will be randomly assigned to either watch the video b…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University Health Network, Toronto • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jul 09, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug aims to spare cancer patients from debilitating mouth sores
Symptom relief OngoingThis phase 2 trial tests whether the drug RRx-001 can prevent severe oral mucositis (painful mouth sores) in 216 patients with head and neck cancer receiving standard chemoradiation. Patients are randomly assigned to receive RRx-001 or a placebo alongside their usual treatment. T…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: EpicentRx, Inc. • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 28, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Scientists hunt for diabetes genes in large study
Knowledge-focused TerminatedThis study looks at the genetic and molecular factors behind type 2 diabetes, obesity, and related complications like kidney disease. Researchers will collect health information, blood and urine samples, and perform tests like eye exams and ultrasounds from over 2,300 adults, foc…
Sponsor: National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 18, 2026 03:00 UTC
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Do extra biopsies during colonoscopy help IBD patients? major study aims to find out
Knowledge-focused ENROLLING_BY_INVITATIONThis study looks at whether taking extra random biopsies during a colonoscopy helps find precancerous growths in people with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), including Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis. About 1,600 participants will be randomly assigned to one of two biopsy…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Abramson Cancer Center at Penn Medicine • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 18, 2026 03:00 UTC
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Childhood farm life under the microscope: could pesticides raise cancer risk?
Knowledge-focused ENROLLING_BY_INVITATIONThis study follows over 64,000 adults who grew up on farms to see if early exposure to pesticides and other agricultural factors is linked to cancer. Participants fill out an online questionnaire and may provide biological samples. Researchers will track their health over many ye…
Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 18, 2026 03:00 UTC
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App aims to boost nutrition for GLP-1 users
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study tests a smartphone app designed to help adults taking GLP-1 medications for obesity or type 2 diabetes eat better. About 50 participants will use the app for 6 weeks to track their diet and learn about nutrition. The goal is to see if the app is helpful and easy to use…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of South Carolina • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 18, 2026 03:00 UTC
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Gene therapy patients monitored for 15 years to spot hidden side effects
Knowledge-focused ENROLLING_BY_INVITATIONThis study follows up to 1,000 adults who previously received gene therapy in a National Cancer Institute study. Researchers will contact participants yearly for up to 15 years to check for any long-term side effects, such as new cancers or nerve problems. No new treatments are g…
Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 18, 2026 03:00 UTC
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Massive cancer screening trial aims to cut deaths
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study is testing whether regular screening for prostate, lung, colorectal, and ovarian cancers can reduce deaths from these diseases. About 154,900 men and women aged 55-74 were randomly assigned to either get screened or receive usual care. Researchers are tracking cancer c…
Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 18, 2026 03:00 UTC
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New study aims to pinpoint fastest Crohn's symptom relief
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study follows 300 adults with Crohn's disease who are starting standard treatments like vedolizumab or IL-23 blockers. Researchers will track how quickly patients feel improvements in pain, fatigue, and daily functioning using simple questionnaires. The goal is to better und…
Sponsor: Alimentiv Inc. • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 16, 2026 00:00 UTC
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500 patients join new GI registry to uncover hidden causes of stomach troubles
Knowledge-focused ENROLLING_BY_INVITATIONThis study is creating a registry of 500 adults with functional GI disorders like IBS and chronic constipation. Researchers will collect medical data, diet and lifestyle questionnaires, and biological samples to explore genetic, microbial, and environmental factors. The goal is t…
Sponsor: Massachusetts General Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 16, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could your bone health decide if a dental implant lasts?
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study looks back at dental implant cases to see if bone-related conditions—like vitamin D deficiency, calcium problems, or kidney disease—make implant failure more likely. Researchers will compare 192 failed implants with successful ones from similar patients. The goal is to…
Sponsor: University of Barcelona • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 16, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Hormone clue may unmask kidney danger in diabetes
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study investigates whether people with type 2 diabetes who have or are at risk for chronic kidney disease produce too much aldosterone, a hormone that regulates salt and blood pressure. Participants undergo several suppression tests—including oral sodium, saline infusion, an…
Phase: EARLY_PHASE1 • Sponsor: Brigham and Women's Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 15, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Massive study reveals best Second-Line diabetes meds for heart and kidney protection
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study looks at health records from over 780,000 people with type 2 diabetes to compare four common second-line medications: SGLT2 inhibitors, GLP-1 receptor agonists, DPP-4 inhibitors, and sulfonylureas. The goal is to see which drug class is most effective at preventing hea…
Sponsor: Brigham and Women's Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 15, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Cured of hepatitis c? this study follows patients for 10 years to see what happens next
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study follows 121 adults who have been cured of chronic hepatitis C to understand why some still develop liver complications like scarring or cancer. Participants are monitored for up to 10 years with regular tests, scans, and occasional liver biopsies. The goal is to learn …
Phase: PHASE4 • Sponsor: National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 15, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Cell collection study paves way for future cancer therapies
Knowledge-focused ENROLLING_BY_INVITATIONThis study collects white blood cells and tumor cells from cancer patients, and white blood cells from healthy volunteers, to help researchers grow anti-cancer cells in the lab. The goal is to create experimental cell therapies for future use. Up to 7,000 participants will provid…
Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 15, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New screening study targets hidden diabetes and celiac disease in High-Risk communities
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study is screening 115 underserved children and adults who are at risk for type 1 diabetes or celiac disease. Researchers will use blood tests to find early signs of these conditions, aiming to improve how we detect them. The goal is to catch these diseases sooner, especiall…
Sponsor: AdventHealth Translational Research Institute • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 14, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could a ketone drink help fight colorectal cancer? a trial investigates
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study is testing whether a ketone supplement called beta-hydroxybutyrate (BHB) is safe and tolerable for people scheduled for a colonoscopy or flexible sigmoidoscopy as part of their standard care. Participants will take a drink containing R-1,3-butanediol three times daily …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Abramson Cancer Center at Penn Medicine • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 14, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New study tracks Real-World dupixent use for EoE
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study watches how people with eosinophilic esophagitis (EoE) use the medicine Dupixent in everyday care. Researchers will collect information from about 350 patients to learn more about the disease and how treatment affects symptoms and quality of life. No new treatments are…
Sponsor: Regeneron Pharmaceuticals • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 14, 2026 00:00 UTC
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HIV and hidden health risks: a major study probes the link
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study compares over 1,500 people living with HIV to a similar group from the general population to see if conditions like heart disease, COPD, and liver disease are more common or develop faster in those with HIV. Using detailed scans and tests, researchers will measure the …
Sponsor: Susanne Dam Nielsen, MD, DMSc • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 14, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can immune cells predict herpesvirus danger in transplant patients?
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study looks at how the immune system's T cells respond to two common herpesviruses—cytomegalovirus (CMV) and varicella-zoster virus (VZV)—in people who have had a liver transplant. Because transplant recipients take drugs that suppress their immune system to prevent organ re…
Sponsor: Susanne Dam Nielsen, MD, DMSc • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 14, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Ear zap for IBD? tiny study tests nerve stimulation for gut relief
Knowledge-focused ENROLLING_BY_INVITATIONThis pilot study tests whether daily, at-home stimulation of a nerve in the ear can change brain activity in people with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) who are in remission. Fifteen adults with Crohn's disease or ulcerative colitis will use a small device for 28 days and underg…
Phase: EARLY_PHASE1 • Sponsor: University of Gdansk • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 13, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Massive french study tracks Real-World use of diabetes drugs in over half a million patients
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study analyzes health records from over 547,000 people in France who started taking SGLT2 inhibitors for type 2 diabetes between 2020 and 2024. Researchers will describe patient characteristics, prescription patterns, and track the occurrence of heart attacks, strokes, heart…
Sponsor: Boehringer Ingelheim • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 13, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New coil survey aims to improve blood vessel treatments
Knowledge-focused ENROLLING_BY_INVITATIONThis study surveys doctors who use Concerto Versa detachable coils to treat various blood vessel conditions like aneurysms and varicose veins. About 30 patients will be included, and doctors report how well the coils work and any problems within 72 hours. The goal is to collect e…
Sponsor: Medtronic Endovascular • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 13, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New study tracks how recurrent rectal cancer treatments impact daily life
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study follows 116 people with recurrent rectal cancer to understand how their treatment affects their quality of life and well-being. Participants fill out questionnaires every 3 months about their symptoms, daily activities, and overall health. The goal is to learn what mat…
Sponsor: M.D. Anderson Cancer Center • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 13, 2026 00:00 UTC
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A simple hospital checklist could flag hidden malnutrition in kids with IBD
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study tests whether a standard nutrition screening tool, called PYMS, can accurately identify children with Crohn's disease or ulcerative colitis who are at risk of malnutrition. Researchers will use the tool on 2,000 children aged 4–18 with IBD in outpatient and inpatient c…
Sponsor: University of Glasgow • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 13, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New study explores drug cocktails for Hard-to-Treat cancers
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study tests two different drug combinations in people with advanced colorectal, pancreatic, or leiomyosarcoma cancers that have not responded to standard treatments. Participants receive either olaparib plus durvalumab or cediranib plus durvalumab. The main goal is to unders…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: University Health Network, Toronto • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 12, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New program aims to ease diabetes care transition for teens
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study tests a program called SHIFT2 that helps teens and young adults with type 1 diabetes prepare for the switch from pediatric to adult medical care. Participants work with a transition coach and receive messages to encourage self-management. The goal is to see if this sup…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Virginia Commonwealth University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 09, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Cancer treatment costs under the microscope: new study tracks financial toll
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study follows 565 people with stage I-III colon or rectal cancer to understand how treatment affects their finances and quality of life. Participants complete surveys about costs and financial well-being over 12 months. The goal is to help doctors better support patients fac…
Sponsor: ECOG-ACRIN Cancer Research Group • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 09, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Why do african americans face higher diabetes risk? new genetics study seeks answers
Knowledge-focused ENROLLING_BY_INVITATIONThis study aims to understand how genes affect obesity, diabetes, and heart disease in people of African ancestry. Researchers will collect blood samples and health information from 1,100 adults, including African Americans, Afro-Caribbeans, and migrants from sub-Saharan Africa. …
Sponsor: National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 09, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Cancer tissue bank study aims to unlock new treatment clues
Knowledge-focused ENROLLING_BY_INVITATIONThis study collects tissue and blood samples from 1,200 adults with known or suspected cancer. The samples are taken during standard surgeries or biopsies, with no extra procedures. Researchers will compare cancerous and normal tissues to identify differences that could lead to n…
Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 08, 2026 00:03 UTC
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New study aims to predict who can skip surgery for rectal cancer
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis pilot study is testing whether regular MRI scans and blood tests can accurately track how rectal cancer responds to pre-surgery treatment. The goal is to develop a way to predict complete remission without needing surgery. Forty adults with locally advanced rectal cancer wil…
Sponsor: Jena University Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 08, 2026 00:03 UTC
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Placental clues: do progesterone receptors influence gestational diabetes?
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study investigates whether certain progesterone receptors in the placenta are linked to gestational diabetes, a type of diabetes that develops during pregnancy. Researchers will compare placental tissue from women with gestational diabetes to tissue from healthy pregnant wom…
Sponsor: Samsun University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 08, 2026 00:03 UTC
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Can smarter surgical tools cut liver surgery risks?
Knowledge-focused ENROLLING_BY_INVITATIONThis study looks back at the records of about 800 adults who had minimally invasive liver surgery (laparoscopic, robotic, or hybrid) at specialized Italian centers. The goal is to see how the choice of surgical tools and techniques for cutting liver tissue relates to the risk of …
Sponsor: University of Molise • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 08, 2026 00:03 UTC
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Can a simple blood test predict pancreatic cancer before it strikes?
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study follows 419 people who do not have pancreatic cancer but are at high risk due to family history or genetic mutations. Researchers collect blood samples and health information over time to find markers that could predict or detect pancreatic cancer early. The goal is to…
Sponsor: Mayo Clinic • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 07, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Liver study tests how body handles experimental drug
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis early-stage study looks at how the experimental drug nemtabrutinib is processed in people with moderate liver impairment compared to healthy volunteers. About 32 adults will receive a single oral dose, and researchers will measure drug levels in the blood over time. The goal…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 07, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Mayo clinic study to uncover how insulin deprivation affects muscle in type 1 diabetes
Knowledge-focused TerminatedThis study aims to understand how insulin deprivation and high blood sugar affect protein synthesis in muscles and blood of people with type 1 diabetes. Researchers will use muscle biopsies and special amino acid labels to track protein production. The study involves 70 participa…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Mayo Clinic • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 07, 2026 00:00 UTC
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What does recovery really look like after aggressive peritoneal cancer surgery?
Knowledge-focused TerminatedThis study follows people with colorectal cancer that has spread to the lining of the abdomen (peritoneal metastasis) or with pseudomyxoma peritonei, a rare tumor of the abdominal cavity. Participants undergo cytoreductive surgery to remove all visible tumors, followed by intrape…
Sponsor: Kyungpook National University Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 07, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can hormone therapy change liver health? a new study investigates
Knowledge-focused ENROLLING_BY_INVITATIONThis study looks at liver health in transgender people who are on gender-affirming hormone therapy (GAHT). It compares those who have been on hormones for more than six months with those on them for less time. Researchers will measure liver function through blood tests and a spec…
Sponsor: Corey DeStefano • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 07, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Cancer treatment gets personal: MATCH trial tests Gene-Guided drugs
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis phase II trial, called MATCH, is testing whether treating cancer based on the genetic makeup of a patient's tumor works better than standard treatments. Over 6,400 adults with advanced solid tumors, lymphomas, or multiple myeloma that have not responded to prior therapy are …
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 06, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Massive database study probes link between popular diabetes drugs and rare thyroid cancer
Knowledge-focused ENROLLING_BY_INVITATIONThis study uses health records from millions of people to see if GLP-1 receptor agonists (drugs for type 2 diabetes and weight loss) are linked to a higher risk of medullary thyroid carcinoma, a rare cancer. Researchers will compare how often this cancer occurs in people taking G…
Sponsor: Novo Nordisk A/S • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 06, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a new infrared camera help surgeons spot nerves and bile ducts?
Knowledge-focused ENROLLING_BY_INVITATIONThis trial is testing an investigational imaging device that uses shortwave infrared light to help surgeons see important structures like nerves, ureters, and bile ducts during surgery. The study involves adults aged 18 and older who are undergoing certain surgical procedures, su…
Sponsor: Cision Vision, Inc. • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 06, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can CF drugs tame diabetes in cystic fibrosis?
Knowledge-focused ENROLLING_BY_INVITATIONThis study looks at whether CFTR modulators (ETI) help control blood sugar in people with cystic fibrosis-related diabetes (CFRD). Researchers will compare 30 adults with CFRD who take ETI to those who cannot take it. The goal is to see if the drug improves how the body handles s…
Sponsor: University of Alabama at Birmingham • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 05, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New study analyzes Odevixibat's impact on rare liver disease outcomes
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study looks at a rare liver disease called PFIC, which causes severe itching and liver damage. Researchers compare patients who took the drug odevixibat to those who did not, using data from past studies and a patient registry. The goal is to see if odevixibat helps avoid li…
Sponsor: Ipsen • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 05, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Liver scan changes may foretell deadly complications
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study looks at medical records from 10,000 adults with MASLD or MASH, a common liver condition. Researchers will check if changes in liver stiffness, measured by a non-invasive scan called FibroScan, are linked to future serious liver problems like cirrhosis, liver cancer, o…
Sponsor: Novo Nordisk A/S • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 02, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Mystery of persistent swallowing trouble in treated eosinophilic esophagitis explored
Knowledge-focused ENROLLING_BY_INVITATIONThis study looks at people with eosinophilic esophagitis whose symptoms like trouble swallowing or chest pain continue even though their inflammation is under control. Researchers will use special tools to measure how stretchy the esophagus is and how it moves, and also consider …
Sponsor: Fondazione IRCCS Ca' Granda, Ospedale Maggiore Policlinico • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 31, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Blood vessel damage after gestational diabetes: is a rogue enzyme to blame?
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis early-phase trial tests whether an enzyme called NADPH oxidase contributes to blood vessel problems in otherwise healthy women who had gestational diabetes. Researchers will measure how small blood vessels in the skin respond to substances that normally widen them, with and …
Phase: EARLY_PHASE1 • Sponsor: Anna Stanhewicz, PhD • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 31, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can we predict Crohn's damage before it happens? a Long-Term study aims to find out
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study follows people newly diagnosed with Crohn's disease for up to five years to see how the condition damages the bowel over time. Researchers will use imaging scans and other tests to track disease progression and understand how different treatments affect long-term outco…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: GLSMED Learning Health S.A. • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 30, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can anal cancer treatment spare sexual well-being? a study tracks the toll over two years.
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study follows people treated for anal cancer with radiotherapy to see how their sexual quality of life changes over time. Participants complete questionnaires during treatment, three months later, and two years after diagnosis. The goal is to understand the long-term impact …
Sponsor: Institut du Cancer de Montpellier - Val d'Aurelle • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 30, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can tracking hospital care for liver patients reduce repeat admissions?
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study follows about 400 adults with liver cirrhosis admitted to internal medicine wards across Italy. Researchers will track how doctors manage hepatic encephalopathy—a brain complication of liver disease—during hospitalization and after discharge. The goal is to identify pr…
Sponsor: Fadoi Foundation, Italy • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 29, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Kidney clues may predict eye swelling after cataract surgery in diabetes patients
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study looks at whether diabetic kidney disease and blood-sugar control before surgery can help predict a common complication called pseudophakic macular edema (PME) — swelling of the central retina — after cataract surgery in people with type 2 diabetes. Researchers will rev…
Sponsor: Thammasart University Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 26, 2026 00:00 UTC
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AI may predict ulcerative colitis severity before a scope — a study puts it to the test
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study is testing whether a machine learning model can predict the extent of ulcerative colitis (UC) in the colon using only symptoms, physical signs, and lab results — before a colonoscopy is done. Researchers will analyze data from 1,500 people with UC to build and validate…
Sponsor: Beijing University of Chinese Medicine • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 25, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Stool test may predict gut healing in ulcerative colitis
Knowledge-focused ENROLLING_BY_INVITATIONThis study is testing whether a simple stool test can predict if the gut lining is healing in people with moderate-to-severe ulcerative colitis who are starting biologic therapy for the first time. Researchers will measure levels of a protein called calprotectin in stool samples …
Sponsor: Tang-Du Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 25, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a Normal-Weight baseline improve heart risk assessment in type 1 diabetes?
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study aims to measure heart and metabolic risk markers—such as insulin resistance and fat distribution—in young adults aged 18 to 30 with type 1 diabetes and a body mass index under 25. Researchers will track changes over one year using glucose clamps and meal tests. The goa…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Yale University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 25, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can we predict who will develop pancreatic cancer from chronic pancreatitis?
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis large study follows thousands of people with chronic pancreatitis over many years to understand how the disease naturally progresses. Researchers are tracking complications such as diabetes, pancreatic cancer, and bile duct blockages. The goal is to identify risk factors tha…
Sponsor: Changhai Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 24, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Decades-Long study of 121,700 nurses aims to uncover hidden heart disease triggers
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis long-term study follows over 121,000 female nurses to explore how hormones, diet, lifestyle, and genetics affect the risk of heart disease and stroke. Researchers are analyzing blood samples to create a 'metabolomic risk score' that could help predict coronary heart disease.…
Sponsor: Brigham and Women's Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 23, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Pregnancy and constipation drug: does prucalopride pose risks to unborn babies?
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study follows pregnant women with chronic constipation who took the drug prucalopride and compares them to those who did not. Researchers track health outcomes for mothers and infants for one year after birth to see if the drug is linked to birth defects or other problems. N…
Sponsor: Takeda • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 23, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Diabetes drug class may change how the bladder behaves
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study looks at how SGLT-2 inhibitors, a common class of diabetes drugs, affect lower urinary tract symptoms such as frequent urination, urgency, and nighttime trips to the bathroom. Researchers will follow adults with type 2 diabetes who are starting an SGLT-2 inhibitor for …
Sponsor: Marmara University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 23, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Polish study aims to uncover the secrets of successful GERD surgery
Knowledge-focused ENROLLING_BY_INVITATIONThis observational study follows 200 adults with gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) who are scheduled for antireflux surgery in Poland. Researchers collect data on surgical techniques, symptom relief, quality of life, and complications over 12 months. The goal is to identify …
Sponsor: University of Warmia and Mazury in Olsztyn • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 19, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Blood markers could transform liver cancer surveillance
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study follows people with liver cancer who are scheduled for surgery, measuring tiny molecules called microRNAs in their blood before and after the operation. The goal is to find patterns that could signal whether the cancer has come back. Researchers will also look at gut b…
Sponsor: National Cancer Centre, Singapore • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 19, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Blood test and AI could spot liver cancer early, saving lives
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study follows 2,002 people at high risk for liver cancer to find better ways to detect it early. Researchers are testing a panel of blood-based miRNA markers, gut microbiome changes, and MRI-based AI algorithms to predict who develops the disease. The goal is to improve on c…
Sponsor: National Cancer Centre, Singapore • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 19, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Which ventilation mode breathes better during laparoscopic surgery?
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis trial compares two ways of delivering mechanical ventilation—volume-controlled and pressure-controlled—in adults undergoing laparoscopic gallbladder removal under general anesthesia. The goal is to see which mode better maintains lung flexibility and removes carbon dioxide d…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Mehreen Mirza • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 18, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Eye scans could spot Diabetes-Related vision damage years early
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study uses a non-invasive eye scan called OCTA to examine tiny blood vessels in the retina of adults with type 1 diabetes. The goal is to detect early signs of diabetic retinopathy, a leading cause of vision loss, before symptoms appear. Researchers will measure vessel densi…
Sponsor: University of Athens • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 17, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Blood and tissue markers could forecast esophageal cancer return
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study examines whether certain proteins and immune signals in the blood and tumor tissue can predict if esophageal squamous cell carcinoma will come back after treatment. Researchers will collect blood and biopsy samples from 120 adults at diagnosis and during early treatmen…
Sponsor: Chinese University of Hong Kong • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 16, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Blood type no barrier? study tests liver transplant success across ABO barriers
Knowledge-focused ENROLLING_BY_INVITATIONThis study looks back at 371 adults who received a living donor liver transplant for hepatocellular carcinoma (a type of liver cancer) to see whether receiving a liver from a donor with an incompatible blood type affects long-term survival or cancer recurrence. Researchers compar…
Sponsor: Seoung Hoon Kim • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 16, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Real-World data registry aims to map best treatment paths for advanced colorectal cancer
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis registry tracks adults with metastatic colorectal cancer who are starting their first systemic therapy. Researchers will collect information on the treatments doctors choose, how well they work, and patients' quality of life. The goal is to understand what happens in everyda…
Sponsor: iOMEDICO AG • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 15, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Synthetic simulator could sharpen Surgeons' skills for rare newborn surgery
Knowledge-focused TerminatedThis trial evaluates a totally synthetic, high-fidelity simulator designed to train surgeons in laparoscopic repair of duodenal atresia, a birth defect where the small intestine is blocked. Surgeons with varying experience—from senior residents to attending pediatric surgeons—wil…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Boston Children's Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 15, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Study aims to keep workers with chronic illnesses on the job
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study looks at how chronic noncommunicable diseases like inflammatory bowel disease and breast cancer impact a person's ability to work. Researchers will follow 200 working-age adults for 12 months, collecting data on health, work performance, and well-being. The goal is to …
Sponsor: Fondazione Policlinico Universitario Agostino Gemelli IRCCS • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 12, 2026 00:00 UTC
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What do gay men know about anal cancer screening? a new survey aims to find out
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study uses an online survey to learn what gay and bisexual men in the U.S. know about anal cancer risk and prevention. Participants answer questions about their awareness of screening options and their experiences with care. The goal is to identify gaps in knowledge and acce…
Sponsor: University of Minnesota • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 10, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Light-Activated therapy shows promise for tumor control without surgery
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study follows people who have received photodynamic therapy (PDT) for various cancers, including head and neck, lung, and skin tumors. PDT uses a light-sensitive drug and a special light to destroy cancer cells while sparing healthy tissue. Researchers will review medical re…
Sponsor: Abramson Cancer Center at Penn Medicine • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 10, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could a dye and camera spare esophageal cancer patients from extensive lymph node removal?
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study explores whether a dye called indocyanine green (ICG) and a special camera can help surgeons find the first lymph nodes that esophageal cancer may spread to. If this 'sentinel lymph node' mapping works, future surgeries might remove only those key nodes instead of all …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 09, 2026 00:00 UTC
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AI reads CT scans to predict stomach Cancer's return
Knowledge-focused ENROLLING_BY_INVITATIONThis study explores whether artificial intelligence can predict if stomach cancer will come back within a year after surgery. Researchers will analyze CT scans and clinical data from 900 patients with locally advanced gastric cancer. The goal is to build a model that helps doctor…
Sponsor: Liu Yang • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 09, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Draining the bile duct: does it improve daily life for cancer patients?
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study tracks quality of life in 118 people with cancer who have a blocked bile duct and undergo a drainage procedure. Participants fill out a questionnaire before the procedure and again at 4 weeks, 12 weeks, and 6 months after. The goal is to see whether a drainage catheter…
Sponsor: Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 09, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Scientists hunt for clues in body fluids to predict liver failure outcomes
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study aims to find biological markers in blood, urine, stool, and breath that can predict how patients with acute liver injury or failure will fare. Researchers will collect samples daily for up to seven days from 200 participants, and a small group will also undergo MRI sca…
Sponsor: University of Edinburgh • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 09, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Mapping the emotional and social toll of pancreatic cancer treatment
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study explores the personal and social changes people with pancreatic cancer face while undergoing chemotherapy. Researchers will survey 55 patients about physical, emotional, social, and spiritual shifts at the start of treatment and again 4-6 weeks later. The goal is to be…
Sponsor: Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 04, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Blood test could spot pancreatic cancer before It's visible
Knowledge-focused ENROLLING_BY_INVITATIONThis study collects blood samples from people with pancreatic diseases to look for markers that might signal pancreatic cancer. The goal is to see if a blood test could detect the cancer earlier than current methods or help track how the disease changes during treatment. Samples …
Sponsor: Abramson Cancer Center at Penn Medicine • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 04, 2026 00:00 UTC
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10-Year hepatitis study aims to unlock secrets of liver disease
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study follows people with chronic hepatitis B or C for up to 10 years to track how the disease changes over time. A smaller group with hepatitis B will receive the drug tenofovir alafenamide for 2 years to see if it reduces liver stiffness. Participants provide blood samples…
Sponsor: University of Maryland, Baltimore • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 03, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Which survey best captures Women's sexual health after colorectal cancer?
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study aims to identify which of four French-validated questionnaires is most suitable for assessing sexual function in women who have had surgery for rectal or recto-sigmoid cancer. Researchers will ask 50 women to complete all four questionnaires and rank their preferences.…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University Hospital, Limoges • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 01, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Massive korean study maps the overlap of heart, kidney, and metabolic diseases
Knowledge-focused ENROLLING_BY_INVITATIONThis study examines health data from about 800,000 Korean adults to see how often conditions like obesity, type 2 diabetes, heart disease, chronic kidney disease, and fatty liver occur together. Researchers will analyze national survey and insurance records from 2013 to 2023. No …
Sponsor: Novo Nordisk A/S • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 01, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a simple blood test replace scans for pancreatic cancer patients?
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study looks at whether a blood test that measures tumor DNA (ctDNA) can predict how well chemotherapy is working in people with advanced pancreatic cancer. Researchers will compare the blood test results with CT scans taken before and two months after starting treatment. The…
Sponsor: Northwell Health • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 28, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Scientists probe immune cell exhaustion in hepatitis b
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study looks at how chronic hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection affects natural killer (NK) cells, which are key immune cells that fight infections. Researchers will collect blood samples from 80 people with HBV and compare them to healthy donors. The goal is to understand why …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University Hospital, Limoges • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 28, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Scientists create tissue bank to unlock secrets of esophageal disease
Knowledge-focused ENROLLING_BY_INVITATIONThis study collects blood and tissue samples from 1,000 adults with Barrett's esophagus or esophageal cancer during their routine endoscopy. The goal is to build a biorepository that links clinical data with specimens, enabling future research into these conditions. Participants …
Sponsor: University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:03 UTC
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Fatty liver study pulled before it began
Knowledge-focused TerminatedThis study was designed to look at how tiny energy-producing parts of cells (mitochondria) in the liver might be linked to fatty liver disease in people with obesity who were scheduled for weight-loss surgery. Researchers planned to take small liver samples during surgery to stud…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Nantes University Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:02 UTC
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Real-World study tracks Nivolumab's impact on advanced stomach and esophageal cancers
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study looks at how the immunotherapy drug nivolumab is used in routine care for adults with advanced cancers of the esophagus, gastroesophageal junction, or stomach. Researchers will analyze data from a Dutch cancer registry to see how long people live after starting nivolum…
Sponsor: Bristol-Myers Squibb • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:02 UTC
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Simple blood test may spot hidden liver trouble in colitis patients
Knowledge-focused ENROLLING_BY_INVITATIONThis study looks at whether two blood markers, zonulin and LBP, can help detect liver damage in people with both ulcerative colitis (UC) and fatty liver disease. Researchers will measure these markers and use a special ultrasound to check liver stiffness in 100 adults with UC who…
Sponsor: University Hospital Dubrava • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:02 UTC
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Egyptian study pits two liver cancer drug combos Head-to-Head
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study looks back at medical records of 50 adults in Egypt with advanced liver cancer who received one of two immunotherapy combinations: atezolizumab plus bevacizumab or durvalumab plus tremelimumab. Researchers want to see which group lives longer at 12 months and how they …
Sponsor: Sohag Oncology Center • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:02 UTC
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Massive 30-Year Women's health study reveals hidden disease links
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis long-running study follows nearly 100,000 French women, mostly teachers, since 1990 to understand what factors influence their risk of cancer, heart disease, diabetes, and other major illnesses. Participants fill out questionnaires every few years about their lifestyle, medi…
Sponsor: Institut National de la Santé Et de la Recherche Médicale, France • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:02 UTC
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Are doctors missing the signs of prediabetes? new study investigates
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study surveys 500 doctors in Egypt to see how well they understand prediabetes—a condition where blood sugar is high but not yet diabetic. Doctors answer questions about risk factors, diagnostic tests, and lifestyle recommendations. The goal is to find gaps in knowledge that…
Sponsor: Sohag University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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Tracking a promising therapy for stomach paralysis
Knowledge-focused ENROLLING_BY_INVITATIONThis study creates a registry of people with gastroparesis—a condition where the stomach empties too slowly, causing nausea, vomiting, and pain—who have received a gastric electrical stimulation (GES) device. The goal is to collect long-term data to help researchers understand ho…
Sponsor: Indiana University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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CT scans reveal hidden hernia recurrences after surgery
Knowledge-focused ENROLLING_BY_INVITATIONThis study follows 200 adults who had laparoscopic repair of a large hiatal hernia with mesh and anterior fundoplication. One year after surgery, participants get a CT scan to check for hernia recurrence, and their symptoms and quality of life are assessed. The goal is to compare…
Sponsor: Prof Urs Zingg • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:05 UTC
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Mouth bacteria may predict colon cancer drug resistance
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study examines if the amount of a bacteria called Fusobacterium nucleatum in colon cancer tumors is linked to how well patients respond to targeted therapies like cetuximab or panitumumab. Researchers will analyze stored tumor samples from 500 patients with metastatic colore…
Sponsor: Barretos Cancer Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:04 UTC
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Breathing pure oxygen during an MRI may reveal whether liver cancer treatment is working
Knowledge-focused ENROLLING_BY_INVITATIONThis study tests whether a special type of MRI, called dynamic oxygen-enhanced MRI, can predict how liver cancer responds to a treatment called transarterial chemoembolization (TACE). The MRI measures oxygen levels in tumors before and after treatment. About 60 adults with liver …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Université de Montréal • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:01 UTC