Disease by developmental or physiological process
MONDO:7770007A grouping class for human diseases classified by the molecular, biochemical, cellular, anatomic, developmental or physiological process that is disrupted.
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New pneumonia vaccine VAX-31 aims to boost protection in older adults
⭐️ VACCINE ⭐️ OngoingThis study tests a new vaccine called VAX-31 in adults aged 50 and older who have already received a pneumonia vaccine. The goal is to see if VAX-31 is safe and triggers a strong immune response. About 752 participants will receive either VAX-31 or an active comparator vaccine, a…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Vaxcyte, Inc. • Aim: ⭐️ VACCINE ⭐️
Last updated Jul 02, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New west nile vaccine enters first human tests
⭐️ VACCINE ⭐️ OngoingThis early-stage trial is testing a new vaccine called HydroVax-001B WNV to see if it is safe and triggers an immune response against West Nile virus, a mosquito-borne disease. About 30 healthy adults aged 18 to 49 will receive either the vaccine or a placebo. The study will comp…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) • Aim: ⭐️ VACCINE ⭐️
Last updated Jun 28, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Massive study checks if PCV20 vaccine stops pneumonia in At-Risk adults
⭐️ VACCINE ⭐️ OngoingThis study looks at health records of over 800,000 adults to see if the PCV20 vaccine reduces pneumonia cases. Researchers will compare pneumonia rates in people who got the vaccine versus those who did not. The goal is to measure how effective PCV20 is in adults aged 18 and olde…
Sponsor: Pfizer • Aim: ⭐️ VACCINE ⭐️
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:01 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 Jul 04, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New oral drug shows promise for fabry disease in Long-Term trial
Disease control OngoingThis study looks at the long-term safety of a daily pill called lucerastat for adults with Fabry disease, a rare genetic disorder. About 107 people who completed a previous study will take the drug and be monitored for side effects over several years. The goal is to see if lucera…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Idorsia Pharmaceuticals Ltd. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 04, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug may reverse liver damage in NASH patients
Disease control OngoingThis study tests a drug called lanifibranor in 1000 adults with NASH (a fatty liver disease) and moderate liver scarring (stages F2 or F3). The goal is to see if the drug can reverse the scarring and reduce liver inflammation over 72 weeks. Participants are randomly assigned to r…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Inventiva Pharma • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 04, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Withdrawn study sought to boost RA remission with education and team care
Disease control TerminatedThis study was designed to test whether a combination of an educational booklet, team-based care from a rheumatologist, physical therapist, and psychologist, plus nurse-led phone calls and home symptom tracking, could help more Hispanic adults with rheumatoid arthritis achieve re…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Lundquist Institute for Biomedical Innovation at Harbor-UCLA Medical Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 04, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Immunotherapy shows promise against rare skin cancer
Disease control OngoingThis phase II trial tests pembrolizumab, an immunotherapy drug, in 57 patients with desmoplastic melanoma, a rare skin cancer. The drug helps the immune system attack cancer cells. The study includes patients whose tumors can be surgically removed (cohort A) and those whose canno…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 04, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Nasal spray could tame brain inflammation in progressive MS
Disease control OngoingThis phase 2a trial tests a nasal spray called foralumab in 54 people with non-active secondary progressive multiple sclerosis (SPMS). The spray contains an antibody that aims to calm overactive immune cells in the brain. Participants will receive either a low dose, a high dose, …
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Tiziana Life Sciences LTD • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 04, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Major trial tests ipilimumab against standard therapy for High-Risk melanoma
Disease control OngoingThis phase 3 trial tests whether the immunotherapy drug ipilimumab is better than high-dose interferon alfa-2b at preventing melanoma from coming back in patients whose cancer was removed by surgery. Over 1,600 people with high-risk stage III or IV melanoma took part. The study m…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 04, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Hope for rare overgrowth disorder: daily pill shows promise in early trial
Disease control OngoingThis phase 2 trial tests whether a daily pill called miransertib can slow or stop the abnormal tissue overgrowth seen in Proteus syndrome, a rare genetic condition. About 38 people aged 3 and older will take the drug for up to 4 years. Researchers will measure changes in foot ove…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 04, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New inhaled therapy aims to slow lung scarring in progressive fibrosis
Disease control OngoingThis study tests an inhaled form of pirfenidone (AP01) in 375 adults with progressive pulmonary fibrosis (PPF), a condition where lung scarring worsens over time. Participants receive either a high dose, low dose, or placebo twice daily for 52 weeks, alongside their usual care. T…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Avalyn Pharma Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 04, 2026 00:00 UTC
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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 Jul 04, 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 Jul 04, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New stem cell approach aims to cure rare immune disease
Disease control OngoingThis study tests a high-dose stem cell transplant for people with chronic granulomatous disease (CGD), a condition that weakens the immune system. Participants receive donor stem cells along with drugs to prevent rejection and graft-versus-host disease. The goal is to improve tra…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 04, 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 Jul 04, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Kids' brain tumor drugs tested for Long-Term safety
Disease control OngoingThis study follows 165 children who previously took dabrafenib and/or trametinib for certain brain tumors. Researchers want to see if these drugs are safe over the long term and how they affect growth. The children continue their treatment and are monitored for side effects and d…
Phase: PHASE4 • Sponsor: Novartis Pharmaceuticals • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 04, 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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New eczema drug shows promise in Long-Term trial
Disease control ENROLLING_BY_INVITATIONThis long-term study is testing the safety and effectiveness of amlitelimab, an injected drug, in over 1600 people with moderate to severe atopic dermatitis (eczema) who have already taken part in earlier amlitelimab trials. Some participants will stop treatment temporarily to se…
Phase: PHASE2, PHASE3 • Sponsor: Sanofi • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 04, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Melanoma showdown: which treatment sequence saves more lives?
Disease control OngoingThis phase III trial compares two sequences of treatment for advanced melanoma with a BRAF mutation. One group starts with immunotherapy (ipilimumab and nivolumab) followed by targeted therapy (dabrafenib and trametinib) if needed; the other group starts with targeted therapy the…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 04, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New antibody could clear toxic proteins from organs in rare disease
Disease control OngoingThis study tests an experimental drug called CAEL-101 in 125 people with a rare disease called AL amyloidosis, where abnormal proteins build up in organs like the heart and kidneys. The drug is designed to remove those protein deposits. The goal is to see if it helps people live …
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Alexion Pharmaceuticals, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 04, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could a third drug boost melanoma immunotherapy?
Disease control OngoingThis study tests whether adding a drug called sargramostim to the standard immunotherapy combination of nivolumab and ipilimumab helps people with advanced melanoma live longer. About 600 patients with stage III or IV melanoma that cannot be surgically removed are participating. …
Phase: PHASE2, PHASE3 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 04, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Immune cocktail shows promise for Tough-to-Treat melanoma
Disease control OngoingThis phase II trial tests whether adding a growth factor (GM-CSF) to the immunotherapy drug ipilimumab helps people with advanced melanoma live longer. About 245 patients with stage III or IV melanoma that cannot be surgically removed are randomly assigned to get ipilimumab alone…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 04, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Hope for muscle strength: experimental drug tested for Long-Term use in rare muscular dystrophy
Disease control OngoingThis study tests the long-term safety and effectiveness of an experimental drug called BBP-418 (ribitol) in people with limb-girdle muscular dystrophy type 2I/R9, a rare genetic muscle-weakening disease. Participants who completed a previous study will take BBP-418 orally twice d…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: ML Bio Solutions, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 04, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug targets Hard-to-Treat cancer mutation in first human trial
Disease control OngoingThis study tests a new drug called ARV-806 in adults with advanced solid tumors that have a specific KRAS G12D mutation. The drug aims to break down the mutated protein that helps tumors grow. The trial has two parts: first, finding a safe dose in small groups, then testing that …
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Arvinas Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 04, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New pill aims to calm ulcerative colitis flare-ups in korean patients
Disease control OngoingThis study tests a daily medication called filgotinib (200 mg) in about 94 Korean adults with moderate-to-severe ulcerative colitis. The main goal is to see if it can bring the disease into remission (no active symptoms) by week 10 or 22. Participants take the pill once daily and…
Phase: PHASE4 • Sponsor: Eisai Korea Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 04, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New study aims to help HIV patients manage substance use and stay on track with meds
Disease control OngoingThis study tests a new program to help people with HIV who also use substances stick to their HIV medications and stay in care. The program teaches coping skills and ways to manage substance use. Researchers want to see if the program is practical and acceptable to participants. …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of California, San Francisco • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 04, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could a seizure drug curb alcohol cravings? new trial investigates
Disease control OngoingThis phase 2 trial tests whether zonisamide, a drug currently used for seizures, can help adults with alcohol use disorder drink less. About 205 treatment-seeking participants will receive either zonisamide or a placebo, along with standard support. The study measures alcohol con…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Washington State University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 04, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could a fatty acid drug stop dangerous sugar crashes in rare disease?
Disease control TerminatedThis study tests a drug called triheptanoin, already approved for similar conditions, to see if it can prevent dangerously low blood sugar in people with MCADD, a rare inherited disorder. About 24 participants aged 4 and older will take the medication and be monitored for safety …
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Jerry Vockley, MD, PhD • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 04, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a newer immunotherapy drug keep melanoma from coming back?
Disease control OngoingThis phase III trial compares the drug pembrolizumab (MK-3475) to the current standard treatments—high-dose interferon or ipilimumab—in 1,301 patients with high-risk melanoma that has been surgically removed. The goal is to see if pembrolizumab is better at preventing the cancer …
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 04, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New hope for Hard-to-Treat merkel cell cancer: drug combo trial underway
Disease control OngoingThis phase 2 trial tests whether adding tuvusertib (a drug that blocks a DNA repair enzyme) to avelumab (an immunotherapy) can slow cancer growth in people with advanced Merkel cell cancer that didn't respond to prior treatment. About 50 participants will receive either the combi…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 04, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug aims to normalize liver enzyme in bile duct disease
Disease control OngoingThis study tests whether elafibranor, a daily pill, can normalize alkaline phosphatase (ALP) levels in adults with primary biliary cholangitis (PBC) who did not respond well to or cannot take standard treatment. About 69 participants will receive either elafibranor or a placebo f…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Ipsen • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 04, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New hip implant aims to cut repeat surgeries
Disease control OngoingThis study is testing a new hip implant called the OR3O Dual Mobility System in 177 people who need hip replacement surgery. The goal is to see if the implant is safe and lasts longer without needing another surgery. Researchers will follow participants for up to 10 years to chec…
Sponsor: Smith & Nephew, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 04, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could taking a break from melanoma drugs be just as good?
Disease control OngoingThis phase 2 trial compares two ways of taking the targeted drugs dabrafenib and trametinib for advanced BRAF-mutant melanoma: continuously versus with planned breaks. About 280 people with stage III or IV melanoma that cannot be surgically removed are participating. The goal is …
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 04, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could timing of immunotherapy boost melanoma survival?
Disease control OngoingThis phase II trial studies whether giving the immunotherapy drug pembrolizumab both before and after surgery is more effective than giving it only after surgery for patients with stage III-IV high-risk melanoma. About 313 participants will be randomly assigned to one of two trea…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 04, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Double attack on lymphoma: antibody plus CAR-T combo shows promise
Disease control OngoingThis study tests a two-step treatment for people with relapsed or refractory B-cell Non-Hodgkin lymphoma. First, patients receive a bispecific antibody therapy (Obinutuzumab and Glofitamab) to help the immune system attack cancer cells. Then, they get an infusion of CD19-CAR T ce…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Institute of Hematology & Blood Diseases Hospital, China • 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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New drug vixarelimab tested for Tough-to-Treat ulcerative colitis
Disease control OngoingThis early-stage trial is testing a drug called vixarelimab in 24 people with moderate to severe ulcerative colitis who have not improved with standard treatments. The study looks at how the drug affects the gut, how it moves through the body, and whether it is safe. It is too ea…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Genentech, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 03, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Food delivery plus counseling may help rural smokers kick the habit
Disease control OngoingThis study tests whether combining home food delivery with video-based smoking cessation counseling helps rural smokers quit more than counseling or food delivery alone. Participants are adults aged 21-75 who smoke regularly and live in certain Arkansas counties. The goal is to s…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Arkansas • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 03, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could a cholesterol drug boost reading skills in kids with NF1?
Disease control OngoingThis study investigates whether combining the medication lovastatin with intensive reading tutoring can improve reading abilities in children and young adults (ages 8-20) with Neurofibromatosis Type 1 (NF1) who have reading disabilities. Participants first receive either lovastat…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Vanderbilt University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 03, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can more intensive therapy replace anxiety meds for kids?
Disease control OngoingThis study tests whether a longer, family-involved form of cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) can work as well as CBT combined with an antidepressant (SSRI) for children and teens with anxiety disorders. Participants aged 7 to 17 with separation, generalized, or social anxiety wi…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Ann & Robert H Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 03, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New hope for hard-to-treat melanoma: drug combo targets NRAS mutation
Disease control OngoingThis early-stage study tests a new drug called belvarafenib, alone or with other drugs (cobimetinib and nivolumab), in people with advanced melanoma that has a specific NRAS gene change and has stopped responding to standard immunotherapy. The main goals are to check safety and f…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Genentech, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 03, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could botox in the heart stop Post-Surgery AFib?
Disease control OngoingThis study tests whether injecting botulinum toxin (Botox) into fat pads around the heart's veins during cardiac surgery can prevent atrial fibrillation (AFib), a common and serious complication. About 220 adults undergoing heart surgery will receive either Botox or a placebo inj…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Assistance Publique - Hôpitaux de Paris • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 03, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Smart dosing strategy could keep rheumatoid arthritis under control
Disease control OngoingThis study compares two ways of managing rheumatoid arthritis in people taking adalimumab. One group gets standard care, while the other has their dose adjusted based on regular blood tests that measure drug levels and antibodies. The goal is to see if personalized dosing helps m…
Phase: PHASE4 • Sponsor: Diakonhjemmet Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 03, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New hope for kidney disease: Long-Term drug safety trial underway
Disease control OngoingThis study looks at the long-term safety of a drug called iptacopan for adults with a kidney disease called primary IgA nephropathy. Participants have already completed earlier studies and will continue taking the drug to monitor side effects and see if it helps slow kidney damag…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Novartis Pharmaceuticals • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 03, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug combo shows promise for slowing lymphoma growth
Disease control OngoingThis study tests a combination of two drugs, ixazomib and rituximab, in people with slow-growing B-cell non-Hodgkin lymphoma. The goal is to see how well the drugs shrink or control the cancer. About 33 adults with different types of this lymphoma are taking part.
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: University of Washington • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 03, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Magnetic pulses aim to lift depression in bipolar II
Disease control OngoingThis study tests whether a rapid form of brain stimulation, called accelerated intermittent theta-burst stimulation (aiTBS), can relieve depression in people with bipolar II disorder whose depression has not responded to other treatments. Participants receive either real or sham …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Stanford University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 03, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Which diabetes pill is better for your heart? huge study aims to find out
Disease control OngoingThis large study compares two diabetes drugs—oral semaglutide and sitagliptin—in over 25,000 people with type 2 diabetes and heart failure. Researchers want to see which drug better prevents heart failure worsening or death. The study uses existing medical records to mimic a clin…
Sponsor: Brigham and Women's Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 03, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could an allergy drug tame rare stomach inflammation?
Disease control OngoingThis study tests dupilumab, an injectable drug already used for allergies, in 22 adults and teens with eosinophilic gastritis (stomach inflammation caused by too many white blood cells). The goal is to see if it reduces inflammation and improves symptoms over 6 months to a year. …
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Regeneron Pharmaceuticals • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 03, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could a diabetes drug shield kidneys from lupus damage?
Disease control OngoingThis phase 2 trial tests whether dapagliflozin, a drug already used for diabetes and chronic kidney disease, can slow kidney damage in people with lupus nephritis. Lupus nephritis is a serious complication of lupus that causes kidney inflammation and can lead to chronic kidney di…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Hospital Civil Juan I. Menchaca • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 03, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Targeted drug ivosidenib tested in kids with rare, returning cancers
Disease control OngoingThis phase 2 trial tested the drug ivosidenib in children and young adults (ages 1 to 21) with solid tumors, lymphomas, or histiocytic disorders that have an IDH1 mutation and have either come back after treatment or not responded. The goal was to see if the drug could shrink or …
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 03, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Engineered immune cells take aim at childhood cancer
Disease control OngoingThis early-stage trial is testing a new type of cell therapy for children with neuroblastoma that has returned or is hard to treat. The therapy uses the patient's own immune cells, which are modified in the lab to recognize and attack a protein called PHOX2B found on neuroblastom…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Stephan Grupp MD PhD • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 03, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a custom diet plan tame type 2 diabetes? new study tests High-Tech approach
Disease control OngoingThis pilot study tests whether giving people with type 2 diabetes personalized diet advice based on their continuous glucose monitor (CGM) readings can help them better control their blood sugar. Twenty adults with type 2 diabetes will receive either standard dietary care or a ta…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Steno Diabetes Center Copenhagen • 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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Could a gentler ICU environment boost brain development in heart babies?
Disease control OngoingThis study tests a behavioral program called Individualized Developmental Care (NIDCAP) for newborns with complex congenital heart disease. The program aims to reduce stress from the hospital environment by supporting parent involvement, creating a soothing setting, and adjusting…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Boston Children's Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 03, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New psoriasis shot shows promise in early trial
Disease control OngoingThis study tests an experimental drug called ORKA-001 in 80 adults with moderate-to-severe plaque psoriasis. Participants receive either ORKA-001 or a placebo injection, and doctors measure how much skin clears up after 16 weeks. The goal is to see if ORKA-001 is safe and effecti…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Oruka Therapeutics, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 03, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Money and mind: can financial coaching ease mental health struggles after incarceration?
Disease control OngoingThis study tests whether combining one-on-one financial coaching with access to safe, affordable banking services can improve both financial health and mental well-being for people recently released from jail or prison. Participants, who self-identify as having mental health or s…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Yale University • 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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Zapping the brain to curb meth cravings: new trial launches
Disease control OngoingThis study tests a non-invasive brain stimulation technique called targeted temporal interference stimulation (tTIS) aimed at the caudate nucleus. The goal is to reduce drug cravings and improve decision-making in 60 adults with methamphetamine use disorder. Participants will rec…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Shanghai Mental Health Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 02, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could a diabetes drug boost immunotherapy in advanced melanoma?
Disease control OngoingThis trial investigates whether adding metformin, a common diabetes drug, to the immunotherapy pembrolizumab (Keytruda) can improve treatment for people with advanced melanoma. The study focuses on reversing metabolic problems inside tumors that may weaken immune cells. Participa…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Yana Najjar • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 02, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could a quicker wean reduce opioid exposure in newborns?
Disease control OngoingThis study compares a rapid weaning schedule to a slower one for newborns being treated with morphine or methadone for neonatal opioid withdrawal syndrome (NOWS). The goal is to see if a faster wean can reduce the number of days babies need opioid medication. The trial includes f…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Advancing Clinical Trials in Neonatal Opioid Withdrawal (ACT NOW) Program • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 02, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can skipping opioids during surgery curb addiction? new trial aims to find out
Disease control TerminatedThis study will test whether using opioid-free anesthesia during knee replacement surgery can reduce the risk of long-term opioid use and chronic pain. About 700 adults scheduled for knee replacement will be randomly assigned to receive either standard opioid-based anesthesia or …
Phase: EARLY_PHASE1 • Sponsor: Jacques E. Chelly • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 02, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New cystinosis drug shows promise in early trial
Disease control OngoingThis study tests a new oral solution called NPI-001 in people with cystinosis, a rare disease that causes cystine buildup in cells. Researchers want to see if NPI-001 is safe and works better than the current drug cysteamine. About 12 participants aged 10 and older will stop thei…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Nacuity Pharmaceuticals, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 02, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Experimental gene therapy aims to halt devastating brain disease in infants
Disease control TerminatedThis study tests a gene therapy called PBKR03 for babies with early infantile Krabbe disease, a severe genetic disorder that damages the brain and nerves. The treatment delivers a working copy of the GALC gene to the brain and body. Researchers will check safety and find the best…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Gemma Biotherapeutics • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 02, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New shot could stop dangerous swelling attacks in HAE
Disease control OngoingThis Phase 3 trial tests whether navenibart, a drug given as a shot under the skin, can prevent attacks in people with hereditary angioedema (HAE). About 145 adults and teens with HAE type 1 or 2 will receive either navenibart or a placebo for 6 months. The main goal is to see if…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Astria Therapeutics, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 02, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Two-Drug combo targets Hard-to-Treat melanoma
Disease control OngoingThis trial investigates whether combining atezolizumab (a drug that boosts the immune system) with bevacizumab (a drug that blocks blood vessel growth) can shrink tumors in people with advanced melanoma that cannot be removed by surgery or has spread. The study focuses on patient…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: F. Stephen Hodi, MD • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 02, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New pill shows promise for severe eczema sufferers
Disease control OngoingThis study tests an oral medication called KT-621 for people aged 12 to 75 with moderate-to-severe atopic dermatitis (eczema). The goal is to see if it reduces skin redness, itching, and affected body area compared to a placebo. The trial lasts 16 weeks with a follow-up open-labe…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Kymera Therapeutics, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 02, 2026 00:00 UTC
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One-Time gene therapy aims to halt rare, fatal brain disease in children
Disease control OngoingThis study tests a single dose of PBGM01, a gene therapy delivered directly into the fluid around the brain and spinal cord, in children with GM1 gangliosidosis. The therapy uses a harmless virus to carry a working copy of the GLB1 gene, which is missing or faulty in these patien…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Gemma Biotherapeutics • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 02, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug PIT565 enters human testing for rheumatoid arthritis
Disease control OngoingThis early-phase trial is testing a new drug, PIT565, in 57 adults with rheumatoid arthritis. The main goal is to check if the drug is safe and how the body processes it. Researchers will monitor side effects and measure drug levels in the blood.
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Novartis Pharmaceuticals • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 02, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could a natural hormone rebuild brains in Alzheimer's?
Disease control OngoingThis phase 2 trial tests whether allopregnanolone, a natural hormone, can safely help repair the brain in people with early Alzheimer's disease. About 100 volunteers aged 55 to 80 will receive weekly infusions of the drug or a placebo for several months. Researchers will measure …
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: University of Arizona • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 02, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could a spinal injection slow Alzheimer's? new trial underway
Disease control OngoingThis Phase 2 study tests an experimental drug called BIIB080 in people with mild cognitive impairment or mild dementia due to Alzheimer's disease. The drug is injected into the fluid around the spinal cord every 12 or 24 weeks. Researchers want to see if it can slow the worsening…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Biogen • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 02, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New hope for kidney transplant patients: extended drug trial targets rejection
Disease control ENROLLING_BY_INVITATIONThis study offers kidney transplant patients with antibody-mediated rejection (AMR) the chance to receive felzartamab for up to 4 more years. AMR occurs when the immune system attacks the new kidney. The main goal is to check long-term safety and monitor kidney health through bio…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Biogen • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 02, 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 Jul 02, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New hope for brain lining cancer: immunotherapy injected directly into spinal fluid
Disease control OngoingThis early-phase trial is testing whether the immunotherapy drug nivolumab can help people with melanoma or lung cancer that has spread to the leptomeninges (the lining of the brain and spinal cord). The drug is given both through a vein and directly into the spinal fluid via a l…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: M.D. Anderson Cancer Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 02, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New antibody drug aims to calm painful skin condition
Disease control OngoingThis Phase 2 trial tests tibulizumab, a dual-action antibody, in 225 adults with hidradenitis suppurativa (HS), a chronic skin condition causing painful abscesses. Participants first receive either the drug or a placebo for 16 weeks, then everyone gets the drug for another 16 wee…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Zura Bio Inc • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 02, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New cocktail of three drugs targets Hard-to-Treat lymphoma
Disease control OngoingThis early-phase trial is testing whether combining three drugs—tazemetostat, zanubrutinib, and an anti-CD20 antibody (rituximab or obinutuzumab)—is safe and effective for people with certain types of lymphoma that have come back or not responded to treatment. The study involves …
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: University of Utah • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 02, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a phone app help curb heavy drinking? new study tests telehealth approach
Disease control OngoingThis study tests a telehealth program called the Ria Treatment Platform for people with alcohol use disorder. Participants receive medication, coaching, educational videos, and a Bluetooth breathalyzer through their phone. The goal is to see if this approach helps reduce heavy dr…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Ria Health • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 02, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New eye injection aims to halt diabetic vision loss
Disease control OngoingThis study tests an experimental drug called BI 764524, given as an eye injection, in 190 adults with moderate to severe diabetic retinopathy. Participants receive different numbers of injections over a year, and doctors compare eye damage improvements against a sham procedure or…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Boehringer Ingelheim • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 02, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug HM15211 shows promise in reversing liver damage in NASH patients
Disease control OngoingThis study tests a new drug called HM15211 in 215 adults with NASH, a liver condition that can lead to scarring. Participants receive either the drug or a placebo for 12 months. The main goal is to see if the drug can reduce liver inflammation and scarring without making it worse…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Hanmi Pharmaceutical Company Limited • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 02, 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 Jul 02, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New finger prosthetic for kids put on hold
Disease control TerminatedThis study aimed to test a finger prosthetic system called Point Mini in 5 children aged 5-15 with partial hand loss. The device uses ratcheting mechanical digits to help with gripping and lifting tasks. However, the trial was withdrawn before any participants were enrolled, so n…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Point Designs • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 02, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New pill targets Hard-to-Treat cancers in early trial
Disease control OngoingThis study tests a new oral drug called IPN01194 in 36 adults with advanced solid tumours (melanoma, colorectal, pancreatic, or head and neck cancer) that have not responded to standard treatments. The goal is to find the right dose and check if it is safe, while also looking for…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Ipsen • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 02, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New hope for NASH: drug targets liver scarring in advanced disease
Disease control OngoingThis study tests an experimental drug, GSK4532990, in 284 adults with nonalcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH) and advanced liver scarring. The goal is to see if the drug can improve liver fibrosis and inflammation compared to a placebo over 52 weeks. Participants must have a liver bi…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: GlaxoSmithKline • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 02, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug combo aims to tackle bipolar depression and suicidal thoughts
Disease control NO_LONGER_AVAILABLEThis study offers NRX-101, a combination of two drugs, to adults aged 18-65 with treatment-resistant bipolar depression and suicidal thoughts. Participants receive the medication from their own psychiatrist and undergo regular check-ins on mood, suicidal ideation, and side effect…
Sponsor: NeuroRx, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 02, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New hope for chronic hives: barzolvolimab shows promise in Long-Term trial
Disease control ENROLLING_BY_INVITATIONThis study looks at the long-term safety and effectiveness of barzolvolimab in adults with chronic spontaneous urticaria (CSU), a condition causing frequent hives and itching. Participants have already completed earlier phase 3 trials. The goal is to see how well the drug control…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Celldex Therapeutics • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 01, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug aims to tackle rare brain disease
Disease control OngoingThis early-stage trial tests a single injection of ARO-ATXN2 in 36 adults with spinocerebellar ataxia type 2, a rare genetic disorder that affects movement and coordination. The main goal is to see if the drug is safe and how the body processes it. Participants are randomly assig…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Arrowhead Pharmaceuticals • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 01, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New hope for hepatitis delta: phase 3 trial of brelovitug launches
Disease control OngoingThis Phase 3 trial tests a drug called brelovitug (BJT-778) in 80 people with chronic hepatitis delta, a serious liver infection. Participants receive either brelovitug or delayed treatment to see if the drug can lower virus levels and improve liver enzyme counts. The study is re…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Mirum Pharmaceuticals, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 01, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a drug combo heal breathing tube damage to the voice box?
Disease control OngoingThis study tracks how often people get voice box injuries after having a breathing tube for 1 to 7 days in the ICU. It also tests whether a 14-day course of budesonide and azithromycin can help heal those injuries and improve breathing. About 64 adults who had a breathing tube wi…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Vanderbilt University Medical Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 01, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could donated tissue help heal stubborn wounds? new study investigates
Disease control OngoingThis early-stage study is testing whether a specially prepared membrane made from donated human tissue can help heal chronic wounds, like diabetic foot ulcers and eye surface injuries. The membrane is sterilized with different doses of radiation to find the best balance between s…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Libyan Center for Biotechnology Research • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 01, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New hip implant under review: will it last?
Disease control OngoingThis study follows 383 people who received a cementless hip replacement part called the Trident II Tritanium Acetabular Shell. Researchers want to see how many need a revision surgery within 5 years, compared to similar devices. The goal is to confirm the part works well and stay…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Stryker Orthopaedics • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 01, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug aims to help type 1 diabetes patients keep making insulin
Disease control OngoingThis phase 2b trial tests frexalimab, an antibody that calms the immune system, in 192 adults and teens newly diagnosed with type 1 diabetes. The goal is to see if it can preserve the body's ability to produce insulin, reducing reliance on injections. Participants receive frexali…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Sanofi • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 01, 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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Can a recorded voice prompt prevent breathing trouble after surgery?
Disease control OngoingThis study tests whether a device can detect when a patient's breathing slows after surgery and then play a recorded voice telling them to breathe. The device uses standard monitors already used in hospitals. The study includes patients who have or may have sleep apnea and are st…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Utah • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 01, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New pill could ease swallowing for EoE patients
Disease control OngoingThis study tests a once-daily pill called vonoprazan against a placebo in 80 adults with eosinophilic esophagitis (EoE), a condition that makes swallowing difficult. The main goal is to see if the drug reduces inflammation in the esophagus after 12 weeks. Researchers will also ch…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Phathom Pharmaceuticals, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 01, 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 Jul 01, 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 Jul 01, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Texting program aims to help smokers with HIV kick the habit
Disease control ENROLLING_BY_INVITATIONThis study tests whether personalized text messages can motivate people living with HIV in Vietnam to quit smoking. Participants receive motivational texts over six months and are encouraged to use a free government quitline that provides nicotine patches. The goal is to see if t…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Massachusetts, Worcester • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 01, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could a fitbit and phone coaching help women with depression stay sober?
Disease control OngoingThis study tests whether a lifestyle physical activity program, supported by a Fitbit and phone counseling, can help women with depression who are in alcohol treatment reduce their risk of relapse. Participants are randomly assigned to either receive the full program or just a Fi…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Butler Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 01, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could checking in on symptoms each session boost therapy outcomes?
Disease control OngoingThis study tests whether measurement-based care — where therapists regularly track symptoms using questionnaires — adds extra benefit to weekly psychotherapy for adults with depression or anxiety. Participants are randomly assigned to measurement-based care, standard therapy, or …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Carilion Clinic • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 01, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New hope for rare brain disorder: drug trial targets MSA
Disease control OngoingThis study tests an experimental drug called ONO-2808 in people with multiple system atrophy (MSA), a rare and serious brain disease. About 92 participants will receive either the drug or a placebo daily for up to 80 weeks. The goal is to see if the drug is safe and might help co…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Ono Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 01, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New program helps older diabetics and caregivers share glucose data to improve health
Disease control OngoingThis study tests a program called Share plus for adults aged 60+ with type 1 diabetes and their care partners. The program helps them better use continuous glucose monitor data together. Researchers want to see if it improves blood sugar control and reduces diabetes-related stres…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Utah • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 01, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug combo aims to tackle Hard-to-Treat cancers
Disease control TerminatedThis study tests a combination of two drugs, neratinib and valproate, in people with advanced solid tumors that have not responded to standard treatments. The first part finds the safest dose, and the second part focuses on cancers with a RAS mutation, like certain colon and panc…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Virginia Commonwealth University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 01, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New hep c combo aims to match top therapy in phase 3 showdown
Disease control OngoingThis study tests a new two-drug combination, BEM/RZR, against an approved treatment, SOF/VEL, in 880 adults with chronic hepatitis C. The goal is to see if BEM/RZR can clear the virus as effectively and safely. Participants must not have taken prior HCV drugs and may have compens…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Atea Pharmaceuticals, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 01, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New hope for rare bleeding disorder: coagadex trial targets AL amyloidosis
Disease control TerminatedThis phase 3 study tests Coagadex, a human clotting factor X, in 15 adults with acquired factor X deficiency caused by AL amyloidosis. The goal is to see if it safely stops active bleeding and helps manage bleeding during surgery. Participants receive the drug on demand for bleed…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Kedrion S.p.A. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 01, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New program aims to help american indians quit smoking
Disease control OngoingThis study tests a smoking cessation program called All Nations Breath of Life, designed specifically for American Indian communities. It involves 576 participants at four sites—two on reservations and two in urban areas. The program includes counseling and support, and success i…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Lehigh University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 01, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New insulin icodec study aims to improve diabetes control
Disease control OngoingThis study observes how well insulin icodec controls blood sugar in 245 people with type 1 diabetes who have never used it before. Participants take the insulin as prescribed by their doctor, and researchers track changes in HbA1c and treatment satisfaction over about 22 to 30 we…
Sponsor: Novo Nordisk A/S • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 01, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a TB vaccine tame type 1 diabetes in kids?
Disease control OngoingThis study is testing whether giving the BCG vaccine (normally used for tuberculosis) twice, four weeks apart, can improve blood sugar control and reduce insulin needs in children aged 8 to 17 who were recently diagnosed with type 1 diabetes. The trial involves 100 participants a…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Massachusetts General Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 28, 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 shot every 3 months could tame high blood fats
Disease control OngoingThis Phase 3 study tests plozasiran, an injectable drug, in 1456 adults with high triglycerides. Participants receive 4 doses over 12 months. The goal is to see if the drug safely lowers blood fat levels compared to a placebo.
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Arrowhead Pharmaceuticals • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 28, 2026 00:00 UTC
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ER opioid overdose study pulled before it began
Disease control TerminatedThis pilot study aimed to help people who had an opioid overdose by starting them on buprenorphine/naloxone in the emergency room and then connecting them to an addiction clinic. The goal was to reduce repeat overdoses and improve treatment engagement. However, the study was with…
Sponsor: Nassima Ait-Daoud Tiouririne • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 28, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New eye drug EYE103 takes on lucentis in major trial for Diabetes-Related vision loss
Disease control OngoingThis study tests a new drug called EYE103 (Restoret) against an existing treatment, ranibizumab (Lucentis), for people with diabetic macular edema, a condition that causes vision loss in diabetes. About 984 participants will receive injections into the eye every 4 weeks for a yea…
Phase: PHASE2, PHASE3 • Sponsor: EyeBiotech Ltd. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 28, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could a TB vaccine help kids with type 1 diabetes?
Disease control OngoingThis study tests whether giving the BCG vaccine (traditionally used for tuberculosis) twice, four weeks apart, can help children aged 8 to 18 with type 1 diabetes. The goal is to see if it improves blood sugar control, reduces insulin use, and lowers the risk of dangerously low b…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Massachusetts General Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 28, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New pill takes aim at Hard-to-Treat blood cancers
Disease control OngoingThis early study tests a new drug called ABBV-101 in people with several types of non-Hodgkin lymphoma that have come back or not responded to other treatments. The drug is a pill that targets a protein (BTK) involved in cancer growth. The main goals are to find a safe dose and s…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: AbbVie • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 28, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New hope for PBC patients: experimental drug K-808 enters Mid-Stage trial
Disease control OngoingThis study tests two doses of K-808 (Pemafibrate) in 46 adults with primary biliary cholangitis (PBC) who haven't responded well to standard treatments. The main goal is to see if the drug lowers alkaline phosphatase (ALP) levels, a key marker of liver damage, after 12 weeks. Par…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Kowa Research Institute, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 28, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New eye drug EYE103 takes on standard treatment for Diabetes-Related vision loss
Disease control OngoingThis study tests a new drug called EYE103 (Restoret) against an existing treatment, ranibizumab (Lucentis), for people with diabetic macular edema, a common cause of vision loss in diabetes. About 1,054 participants receive injections into the eye every 4 weeks for a year, then l…
Phase: PHASE2, PHASE3 • Sponsor: EyeBiotech Ltd. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 28, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a smartwatch and app boost CPAP use in heart patients?
Disease control OngoingThis study tests whether involving patients in managing CPAP machine alerts—using a connected watch and app—can improve how often they use the device. It includes 556 adults with sleep apnea who are at risk for heart problems and likely to struggle with CPAP adherence. The goal i…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Asten Sante • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 28, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Promising PTSD drug moves to Long-Term safety study
Disease control ENROLLING_BY_INVITATIONThis study is testing the long-term safety and effectiveness of a drug called TSND-201 for adults with PTSD. Participants who completed an earlier blinded trial of TSND-201 can receive up to three treatment courses over 48 weeks, each consisting of four weekly doses. The goal is …
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Transcend Therapeutics • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 28, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New heart valve device tested in humans for first time
Disease control OngoingThis study tests a new device called the DurAVR™ THV System, a replacement heart valve placed through a small tube in an artery, for people with severe aortic stenosis (a narrowed heart valve). The trial involves 150 participants and aims to see if the device is safe and works we…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Anteris Technologies Ltd. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 28, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug combo aims to tame rare liver virus
Disease control OngoingThis phase 2 trial tests two experimental drugs, Elebsiran and Tobevibart, in 95 adults with chronic hepatitis D, a serious liver infection. Participants receive the drugs as injections along with a standard oral antiviral. The goal is to see if the combination can lower virus le…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Vir Biotechnology, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 28, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New heart valve shows promise in early trial for aortic stenosis
Disease control OngoingThis early study tests a new device called the DurAVR™ heart valve in 15 people aged 65 and older with severe aortic stenosis, a condition where the heart's aortic valve becomes narrowed. The valve is implanted through a catheter (TAVR) without open-heart surgery. The main goals …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Anteris Technologies Ltd. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 28, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could a diabetes drug curb alcohol cravings? new trial investigates
Disease control OngoingThis phase 2 trial tests whether mazdutide, a drug given as a shot, can help people with alcohol use disorder drink less. About 308 participants will receive either mazdutide or a placebo for up to 36 weeks. The study measures changes in drinking behaviors using a standard questi…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Eli Lilly and Company • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 28, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Robot suit aims to get paralyzed patients back on their feet
Disease control OngoingThis study tests whether a robotic exoskeleton called ReWalk can help people with complete spinal cord injury below T4 walk and improve their health. Fifty participants will either use the exoskeleton or receive standard physical therapy. The goal is to see if the device improves…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Pecs • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:03 UTC
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New pill could help psoriasis on scalp, genitals, and palms
Disease control OngoingThis phase 3 study tests an oral drug called JNJ-77242113 in 311 adults with plaque psoriasis affecting special areas like the scalp, genitals, or palms and soles. Participants receive either the drug or a placebo for 16 weeks. The main goal is to see if the drug clears or nearly…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Janssen Research & Development, LLC • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:03 UTC
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New resilience program aims to help african americans take control of diabetes
Disease control OngoingThis study tests a culturally tailored education program for African Americans with type 2 diabetes. The program teaches resilience and self-management skills through group sessions led by nurses, plus support groups and booster sessions. Researchers are tracking blood sugar leve…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Texas at Austin • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:03 UTC
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New obesity drug combo enters early human testing
Disease control OngoingThis study tests a new drug combination (AZD9550 and AZD6234) for weight loss in 166 adults who are overweight or obese, with or without type 2 diabetes. The main goals are to check safety, tolerability, and how the drug moves through the body. It is an early-stage trial, so it f…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: AstraZeneca • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:03 UTC
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Cash for clean tests: App-Based rewards tested in older drug users
Disease control OngoingThis study tests whether an app that gives financial rewards for drug-negative saliva tests works for older adults with opioid, cocaine, or methamphetamine use disorder. Researchers will compare results between older and younger participants to see if age affects how well the app…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Wake Forest University Health Sciences • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:03 UTC
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Could a pill replace blood transfusions for kids with rare anemia?
Disease control OngoingThis phase 3 trial tests the drug mitapivat in children aged 1 to 18 with pyruvate kinase deficiency, a rare genetic disorder that causes red blood cells to break down too quickly. These children need regular blood transfusions. The study compares mitapivat to a placebo to see if…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Agios Pharmaceuticals, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:03 UTC
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New pill combo aims to crush bad cholesterol
Disease control OngoingThis phase 3 trial tests whether adding enlicitide decanoate to the standard statin rosuvastatin lowers LDL cholesterol more than placebo in 975 adults with high cholesterol. Participants take the drugs or matching placebos for 8 weeks. The main goal is to see the percent change …
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:03 UTC
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New hope for rare lung disease: protein infusions may slow emphysema
Disease control OngoingThis study tests whether weekly infusions of Alpha-1 MP (a protein replacement) can slow lung damage in 345 people with emphysema caused by Alpha-1 antitrypsin deficiency. Participants receive one of two doses or a placebo for three years, with lung CT scans tracking changes. The…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Grifols Therapeutics LLC • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:03 UTC
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PNH patients get extended access to iptacopan in safety follow-up
Disease control OngoingThis study looks at the long-term safety and tolerability of iptacopan in adults with paroxysmal nocturnal hemoglobinuria (PNH) who have already completed earlier phase 2 or 3 studies with the drug. About 208 participants will continue taking iptacopan and be monitored for side e…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Novartis Pharmaceuticals • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:03 UTC
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New PKU drug could loosen strict diet restrictions
Disease control OngoingThis phase 3 study tests a drug called PTC923 (sepiapterin) in 200 people with phenylketonuria (PKU), a genetic condition that requires a strict low-protein diet. The main goal is to see if the drug is safe over the long term and whether it allows people to eat more protein witho…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: PTC Therapeutics • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:03 UTC
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New weekly shot shows promise for weight loss and diabetes
Disease control OngoingThis study tests a new weekly injection called enicepatide (CT-388) in 447 overweight or obese adults with type 2 diabetes. Participants receive either the drug or a placebo for 48 weeks. The goal is to see if the drug helps with weight loss and improves blood sugar levels.
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Carmot Therapeutics, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:03 UTC
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Can early enzyme therapy help babies with pompe disease breathe on their own?
Disease control OngoingThis study follows 16 infants aged 6 months or younger with infantile-onset Pompe disease, a rare genetic disorder that weakens muscles and breathing. All receive alglucosidase alfa (Myozyme) as part of their routine care. Researchers track how many survive without needing a brea…
Sponsor: Sanofi • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:03 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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Lifeline drug mitapivat keeps flowing for rare blood disorder patients
Disease control ENROLLING_BY_INVITATIONThis study offers continued access to the drug mitapivat for adults with pyruvate kinase deficiency who completed an earlier Agios-sponsored trial and cannot get the drug commercially. Only 6 participants are enrolled, and the main goal is to monitor side effects. The study does …
Phase: PHASE4 • Sponsor: Agios Pharmaceuticals, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:03 UTC
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Can a cancer drug turn back the clock on aging?
Disease control OngoingThis phase 2 trial tests whether a low dose of everolimus, a drug used in cancer, can safely improve signs of aging in 106 adults aged 55-80 who have insulin resistance or prediabetes. Participants take the drug daily or weekly for 24 weeks, and researchers measure changes in met…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: University of Wisconsin, Madison • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:03 UTC
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New pill may cut transfusions for thalassemia patients
Disease control OngoingThis phase 3 study tests whether mitapivat, an oral medication, can safely reduce the number of blood transfusions needed by adults with transfusion-dependent alpha- or beta-thalassemia. Participants receive either mitapivat or a placebo for 48 weeks. The main goal is to see if m…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Agios Pharmaceuticals, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:03 UTC
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New dissolving nasal dressing could improve sinus surgery recovery
Disease control ENROLLING_BY_INVITATIONThis study compares a new biodegradable nasal dressing that slowly releases a steroid (mometasone furoate) to a standard steroid-releasing stent, both used after sinus surgery. About 110 adults with chronic sinusitis (with or without nasal polyps) will receive the new dressing in…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Polyganics BV • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:02 UTC
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Could a daily pill help restore skin color in vitiligo?
Disease control OngoingThis Phase 3 study tests ritlecitinib, an oral drug, in adults with nonsegmental vitiligo, a condition causing white patches on the skin. About 1,571 participants will receive either 50 mg, 100 mg of ritlecitinib, or a placebo daily for up to 104 weeks. The goal is to see if the …
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Pfizer • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:02 UTC
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New pill could tame tough psoriasis
Disease control OngoingThis phase 3 trial tests an oral drug called JNJ-77242113 in 774 adults with moderate to severe plaque psoriasis. Participants receive either the new drug, a placebo, or an active comparator (deucravacitinib) to see how well it clears skin lesions. The main goal is to measure imp…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Janssen Research & Development, LLC • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:02 UTC
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Can an immune booster keep melanoma from returning after surgery?
Disease control OngoingThis phase 3 trial is testing whether the immunotherapy drug nivolumab (Opdivo) can prevent melanoma from coming back in people who have had their stage IIB/C melanoma completely removed. About 790 adults and children are randomly assigned to receive either nivolumab or a placebo…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Bristol-Myers Squibb • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:02 UTC
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Phone-Based program aims to help american indians quit smoking
Disease control OngoingThis study tests a telephone-based version of the All Nations Breath of Life program, designed specifically for American Indians who smoke. Participants receive coaching calls over the phone and are compared to those in a general smoking cessation program. The main goal is to see…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Lehigh University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:02 UTC
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Could a psoriasis drug help thickened hands and feet?
Disease control OngoingThis study tests a daily cream called tapinarof, already used for psoriasis, in 6 adults with palmoplantar keratoderma — a condition that causes painful thickening of skin on the palms and soles. Researchers want to see if the cream can clear or improve the skin and check for sid…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Indiana University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:02 UTC
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Experimental cell therapy takes on hard-to-treat muscle disease
Disease control OngoingThis study tests a new treatment called rapcabtagene autoleucel for people with severe idiopathic inflammatory myopathies (muscle inflammation) that hasn't improved with standard therapies. About 21 adults will receive either this cell therapy or a comparator. The main goal is to…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Novartis Pharmaceuticals • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:02 UTC
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New 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 Jun 27, 2026 14:02 UTC
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Diabetes pill could slash heart attack risk in millions
Disease control OngoingThis study is testing whether a daily semaglutide tablet can safely reduce the risk of heart attacks, strokes, and related deaths in over 21,000 adults with type 2 diabetes who have never had a heart attack or stroke. Participants take either semaglutide or a placebo pill for sev…
Phase: PHASE4 • Sponsor: University of Oxford • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:02 UTC
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New pill could protect hearts in rare genetic disease
Disease control OngoingThis phase 3 study tests whether venglustat, an experimental oral drug, can slow heart thickening better than current standard treatments in 104 adults with Fabry disease. Participants are randomly assigned to venglustat or usual care (enzyme replacement or migalastat) for 18 mon…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Sanofi • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:02 UTC
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New hope for transplant patients: drug targets kidney protein leak
Disease control OngoingThis study tests a drug called sparsentan for people who have protein in their urine after a kidney transplant due to IgA nephropathy or FSGS. About 20 adults will take the drug once daily for 36 weeks to see if it safely reduces protein levels and protects kidney function. The g…
Phase: PHASE4 • Sponsor: Travere Therapeutics, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:02 UTC
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Put your money where your drink is: study tests deposit contracts to curb heavy drinking
Disease control TerminatedThis study aimed to see if asking people to put down a deposit (between $30 and $100) that they could earn back by meeting their drinking goals would help them drink less. Participants would wear a remote alcohol monitor to track their drinking. The study was withdrawn before any…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:02 UTC
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New study checks safety of weekly infusion for rare lung disease
Disease control ENROLLING_BY_INVITATIONThis study looks at the long-term safety of a weekly intravenous treatment for people with emphysema caused by alpha-1 antitrypsin deficiency. About 290 adults who completed a prior study will receive the drug for 2 more years. The main goal is to monitor side effects, not to cur…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Grifols Therapeutics LLC • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:02 UTC
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New drug fabhalta tracked in kidney disease patients
Disease control OngoingThis study will follow 50 people with C3 glomerulopathy, a rare kidney disease, who are taking the drug Fabhalta. Researchers want to see how safe the drug is and how well it works in everyday clinical settings. They will track infections, side effects, and kidney function over t…
Sponsor: Novartis Pharmaceuticals • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:02 UTC
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New drug aims to tame Graves' disease Long-Term
Disease control ENROLLING_BY_INVITATIONThis study tests a drug called IMVT-1402 in adults with Graves' disease, a condition where the immune system attacks the thyroid. The goal is to see if the drug can help patients stay healthy without needing other treatments. About 372 people who completed earlier studies will ta…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Immunovant Sciences GmbH • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:02 UTC
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New hope for kids with NF1 brain tumors: targeted drug may beat chemo
Disease control OngoingThis study compares a targeted drug called selumetinib to standard chemotherapy (carboplatin/vincristine) in children aged 2 to 21 with neurofibromatosis type 1 (NF1) and low-grade glioma, a type of brain tumor. The goal is to see if selumetinib works as well or better at control…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:02 UTC
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MS trial withdrawn before it began: CAR T-Cell hope on hold
Disease control TerminatedThis study aimed to test a new treatment called CABA-201, a CAR T-cell therapy made from a patient's own immune cells, for people with multiple sclerosis (MS). The goal was to see if it was safe and could control the disease by targeting and resetting the immune system. However, …
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Cabaletta Bio • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:02 UTC
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New pill aims to tame rare blood vessel disease
Disease control OngoingThis phase 2 trial tests whether adding the oral drug iptacopan to standard therapy (rituximab) helps people with active ANCA vasculitis achieve and maintain remission. About 84 adults with newly diagnosed or relapsed disease will receive either iptacopan or a placebo, plus stand…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Novartis Pharmaceuticals • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:02 UTC
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New MS pill aims to outperform current treatment
Disease control OngoingThis Phase 3 study compares fenebrutinib, an experimental oral drug, to teriflunomide, an approved MS therapy, in 751 adults with relapsing multiple sclerosis. The goal is to see if fenebrutinib better reduces relapse rates and delays disability progression. Participants take eit…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Hoffmann-La Roche • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:02 UTC
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New psoriasis cream shows promise in major trial
Disease control OngoingThis phase 3 trial tests a new cream (MC2-01) containing two active ingredients for plaque psoriasis in Chinese adults. About 537 participants will use either the new cream, a standard gel, or a placebo cream for 8 weeks. The main goal is to see if the new cream clears skin bette…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Hangzhou Zhongmei Huadong Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:02 UTC
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Could a daily pill help kids with rare blood disorder?
Disease control OngoingThis study tests a drug called mitapivat in children aged 1 to 18 with pyruvate kinase deficiency, a rare genetic condition that causes red blood cells to break down too quickly, leading to anemia. The trial compares mitapivat to a placebo to see if it can raise hemoglobin levels…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Agios Pharmaceuticals, Inc. • 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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New combo therapy shows promise for kids with advanced melanoma
Disease control OngoingThis Phase II study tested a combination of two drugs—peginterferon alfa-2b and temozolomide—in 29 children with high-risk melanoma that had spread or come back. The main goal was to see how well the tumors shrank and to check for side effects. The study also looked at how long c…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: St. Jude Children's Research Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:02 UTC
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New drug shows promise for stubborn hand and foot eczema in phase 3 trial
Disease control OngoingThis study tests a drug called lebrikizumab against a placebo in 221 adults and teenagers with moderate-to-severe hand and foot eczema. The treatment is given as an injection under the skin over 16 weeks. The main goal is to see if the drug can clear or nearly clear the skin rash…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Eli Lilly and Company • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:02 UTC
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New hope for kids with tough cancers: entrectinib trial underway
Disease control OngoingThis study tests a drug called entrectinib in children with advanced solid tumors or brain tumors that have come back or haven't responded to other treatments. The trial has two parts: first finding the best dose, then seeing how well it works in children whose tumors have specif…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Hoffmann-La Roche • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:02 UTC
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New drug aims to outsmart resistant colorectal cancer
Disease control OngoingThis trial tests a new drug called Cadonilimab in 28 people with advanced colorectal cancer that has not responded to standard immunotherapy. The drug is a bispecific antibody that targets two immune checkpoints (PD-1 and CTLA-4) to potentially reactivate the immune system agains…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Sun Yat-sen University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:02 UTC
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New immunotherapy combo targets rare cancers left behind by progress
Disease control OngoingThis phase 2 trial tests a combination of two immunotherapy drugs, domvanalimab and zimberelimab, in people with five types of advanced rare cancers (peritoneal mesothelioma, gestational trophoblastic tumor, anaplastic thyroid carcinoma, neuroendocrine tumors, and thymic carcinom…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Hospices Civils de Lyon • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:02 UTC
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New cocktail of cancer drugs targets brain metastases in melanoma patients
Disease control OngoingThis Phase 2 trial tests whether combining bevacizumab (Avastin) with atezolizumab (Tecentriq), with or without cobimetinib (Cotellic), can shrink or control melanoma that has spread to the brain. The study enrolls 29 adults with untreated brain metastases who are not taking ster…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: M.D. Anderson Cancer Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:02 UTC
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Keto diet shows promise for bipolar disorder in early trial
Disease control ENROLLING_BY_INVITATIONThis 12-week study is for people who completed a previous trial of the ketogenic diet for first-episode bipolar disorder. Researchers want to see if the diet can improve symptoms like depression, mania, and psychosis, as well as brain energy metabolism and insulin resistance. Abo…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Mclean Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:02 UTC
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New drug could slow rare brain disease that steals balance
Disease control OngoingThis phase 3 trial tests whether the drug troriluzole can slow the progression of spinocerebellar ataxia, a rare genetic disorder that affects coordination and balance. About 300 adults with different types of SCA are randomly assigned to take either troriluzole or a placebo dail…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Biohaven Pharmaceuticals, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:02 UTC
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New drug aimed at gut inflammation shows promise in early trial
Disease control OngoingThis study tests whether dupilumab can help people with moderate to severe ulcerative colitis that has a certain type of immune cell activity (eosinophilic phenotype). About 68 adults will receive either dupilumab or a placebo for 52 weeks. The main goal is to see if symptoms and…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Sanofi • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:02 UTC
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Once-a-year shot could halt early puberty in kids
Disease control OngoingThis study tests a yearly injection called Debio 4326 in 56 children with central precocious puberty, a condition where puberty starts too early (before age 8 in girls, 9 in boys). The goal is to see if it can safely suppress puberty hormones back to childhood levels for a full y…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Debiopharm International SA • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:02 UTC
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PNH drug iptacopan under safety microscope: infection risk tracked
Disease control OngoingThis study monitors about 200 adults with paroxysmal nocturnal hemoglobinuria (PNH) who are already taking iptacopan (Fabhalta). Researchers will use registry data to count infections caused by certain bacteria. The goal is to better understand the real-world safety of this medic…
Sponsor: Novartis Pharmaceuticals • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:02 UTC
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New daily pill could rival infusion for slowing progressive MS
Disease control OngoingThis phase 3 trial compares two drugs for primary progressive multiple sclerosis (PPMS), a form of MS that steadily worsens. About 985 adults with PPMS will receive either daily oral fenebrutinib or intravenous ocrelizumab (plus matching placebos) to see which better delays disab…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Hoffmann-La Roche • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:02 UTC
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Less invasive heart valve replacement matches surgery in large trial
Disease control OngoingThis large study compared two treatments for severe aortic stenosis (a narrowed heart valve) in 1,746 patients at intermediate risk for surgery. One group got a less invasive procedure called TAVI (a new valve inserted through a tube in the artery), and the other had open-heart s…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Medtronic Cardiovascular • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:02 UTC
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Early rehab after heart attack may save lives and cut hospital visits
Disease control OngoingThis study looks at whether starting a cardiac rehabilitation programme soon after leaving the hospital helps people with coronary artery disease live longer and avoid hospital stays for heart problems. The programme includes counseling, education, and exercise sessions three tim…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Haukeland University Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:02 UTC
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New hope for breaking the cycle of domestic violence?
Disease control ENROLLING_BY_INVITATIONThis study tests whether a trauma-informed program called Strength at Home works better than the usual state-approved program for reducing intimate partner violence. About 800 men who are court-ordered to attend such programs, along with their partners, will take part. Researcher…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Boston University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:02 UTC
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CAR-T therapy targets autoimmune diseases, but trial never started
Disease control TerminatedThis study planned to test a new CAR-T cell therapy called LCAR-AIO in adults with relapsed or treatment-resistant neurological autoimmune diseases, including multiple sclerosis and myasthenia gravis. The goal was to check safety and find the right dose. However, the trial was wi…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Union Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology • 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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Engineered T-Cells take on tough lymphoma in early trial
Disease control OngoingThis phase I trial tests a new approach for patients with high-risk or recurrent non-Hodgkin lymphoma. After a stem cell transplant, participants receive a single infusion of their own genetically modified T-cells designed to recognize and attack cancer cells. The study aims to f…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: City of Hope Medical Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:02 UTC
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New drug aims to tame rare inflammatory disease
Disease control OngoingThis phase 3 trial tests whether a new drug, depemokimab, works as well as the current treatment mepolizumab for adults with a rare disease called EGPA, which causes inflammation of blood vessels. The study involves 163 participants and aims to see if depemokimab can help patient…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: GlaxoSmithKline • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:02 UTC
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New combo targets Hard-to-Treat melanoma
Disease control OngoingThis study tests whether combining an experimental drug (GSK2636771) with the immunotherapy pembrolizumab (Keytruda) can help control metastatic melanoma in patients whose tumors have lost a protein called PTEN. The trial involves up to 41 adults with advanced melanoma that hasn'…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: M.D. Anderson Cancer Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:01 UTC
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Can a single infusion stop GPP flares in their tracks?
Disease control OngoingThis study is testing whether the drug spesolimab can safely and effectively treat repeated flares of generalized pustular psoriasis (GPP), a serious skin condition. Adults with GPP who have had a flare will receive a single intravenous dose of spesolimab, with a possible second …
Phase: PHASE4 • Sponsor: Boehringer Ingelheim • 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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New pill could slow MS relapses and disability
Disease control OngoingThis Phase 3 trial tests whether the oral drug remibrutinib works better than teriflunomide at reducing relapses and slowing disability in people with relapsing multiple sclerosis. About 1,000 adults aged 18–55 with active MS are taking part. The study is double-blind, meaning ne…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Novartis Pharmaceuticals • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:01 UTC
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New pill could tame tough psoriasis
Disease control OngoingThis phase 3 study tests an experimental oral drug, JNJ-77242113, in about 731 adults with moderate to severe plaque psoriasis. Participants receive either the new drug, a placebo, or an active comparator (deucravacitinib) to see how well it clears skin lesions. The main goal is …
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Janssen Research & Development, LLC • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:01 UTC
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New knee implant aims to get patients moving again
Disease control OngoingThis study follows 299 people who received the Smith+Nephew Porous Total Knee System, a titanium knee replacement for severe arthritis. The goal is to see if the implant reduces pain, improves movement, and lasts at least two years without needing revision surgery. Participants a…
Sponsor: Smith & Nephew, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:01 UTC
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Immune cell therapy takes on lupus in early trial
Disease control ENROLLING_BY_INVITATIONThis early-phase study tests a new treatment called NKX019 for people with lupus, an autoimmune disease. NKX019 uses specially engineered immune cells to target and calm overactive B cells. The main goal is to check safety in about 6 participants, while also looking for signs tha…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Hospital for Special Surgery, New York • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:01 UTC
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New heart valve could save lives without Open-Heart surgery
Disease control OngoingThis trial is testing a new heart valve called SAPIEN X4/X4S in over 1,200 people with severe aortic stenosis, a condition where the heart's aortic valve narrows. The valve is inserted through a catheter, avoiding open-heart surgery. Researchers are measuring how many patients di…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Edwards Lifesciences • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:01 UTC
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New drug aims to slow kidney disease in IgA nephropathy patients
Disease control OngoingThis phase 3 trial tests ravulizumab, a drug that blocks part of the immune system, against a placebo in 579 adults with IgA nephropathy—a kidney disease that can lead to kidney failure. The goal is to see if ravulizumab reduces protein in the urine and preserves kidney function …
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Alexion Pharmaceuticals, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:01 UTC
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Brain Radio' trial hopes to crack code of depression treatment
Disease control OngoingThis study tests a special deep brain stimulation (DBS) device that can both stimulate and record brain activity in people with treatment-resistant depression. Ten participants will have electrodes implanted in a brain region called the subcallosal cingulate. The goal is to ident…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Helen Mayberg, MD • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:01 UTC
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Gene fix trial aims to tame rare immune disease
Disease control ENROLLING_BY_INVITATIONThis study tests a gene therapy for people with X-linked chronic granulomatous disease (X-CGD), a genetic condition that weakens the immune system and leads to severe infections. Researchers take the patient's own stem cells, add a working copy of the faulty gene, and return the …
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:01 UTC
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Blood thinner safety check in kids after heart surgery
Disease control OngoingThis study looks at children with congenital heart disease who take the blood thinner rivaroxaban after a Fontan procedure. The goal is to see how often serious or minor bleeding happens. Researchers will collect data from regular doctor visits for up to 2 years. No extra tests o…
Sponsor: Bayer • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:01 UTC
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Which diabetes drug best protects your heart? 60,000-person study aims to find out.
Disease control OngoingThis large study looks at real-world data from 60,000 people with type 2 diabetes and obesity to compare four diabetes drugs—dulaglutide, semaglutide, tirzepatide, and sitagliptin—in preventing heart attacks, strokes, and death. Researchers are analyzing insurance claims to see w…
Sponsor: Brigham and Women's Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:01 UTC
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Can we help people safely stop opioid addiction meds? major study tests new strategies
Disease control OngoingThis study tests different medication and counseling combinations to improve how long people stay in treatment for opioid use disorder and whether they can safely stop medication without relapsing. Over 1,500 participants choose either buprenorphine or naltrexone and are randomly…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: NYU Langone Health • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:01 UTC
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Can a common supplement ease arthritis pain and lower blood sugar?
Disease control OngoingThis study tests whether acetyl L-carnitine, a dietary supplement, can help reduce pain, inflammation, and improve blood sugar control in obese, diabetic, postmenopausal women with osteoarthritis. One hundred women will take either the supplement or a placebo for 12 weeks, alongs…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Khyber Medical University Peshawar • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:01 UTC
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New antibody combo aims to boost immune attack on Hard-to-Treat cancers
Disease control OngoingThis early-stage trial tests a new antibody, BAY 3375968, designed to help the immune system fight advanced solid tumors. It works by reducing regulatory T cells that can suppress immune activity. The study will test the drug alone and combined with pembrolizumab in about 129 peo…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Bayer • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:01 UTC
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Promising drug aims to stop Flare-Ups in rare brain disease
Disease control OngoingThis study tests an investigational drug called rozanolixizumab in adults with MOG antibody-associated disease (MOGAD), a rare condition where the immune system attacks the brain and spinal cord. The main goal is to see if the drug can prevent or delay relapses (flare-ups) compar…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: UCB Biopharma SRL • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:01 UTC
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Could a few shots replace weeks of IV antibiotics for joint infections?
Disease control OngoingThis study tests dalbavancin, a long-acting antibiotic given as a few shots over two months, for infections that occur after hip or knee replacement surgery. The standard treatment requires 12 weeks of daily antibiotics, which can be hard to tolerate and complete. The trial inclu…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de Nice • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:01 UTC
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Atacicept's Long-Term promise for kidney disease
Disease control ENROLLING_BY_INVITATIONThis study looks at the long-term safety and effects of atacicept in people with IgA nephropathy, a kidney disease. Participants have already completed a previous trial with atacicept. Researchers will monitor side effects and measure kidney function over time to see if the drug …
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Vera Therapeutics, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:01 UTC
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Coordinated care after a fracture could stop the next one
Disease control OngoingThis trial tests a fracture liaison service (FLS) — a coordinated care program for people aged 50 and older who have had a hip or spine fracture. The program follows best-practice standards to ensure patients receive bone density tests and appropriate osteoporosis management. Res…
Sponsor: National Taiwan University Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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Diabetes drug shows promise for rare immune disorder
Disease control TerminatedThis phase 2 trial tests whether empagliflozin, a diabetes drug also known as Jardiance, can help people with glycogen storage disease type Ib (GSD-1b). GSD-1b causes low neutrophil counts, leading to frequent infections and bowel inflammation. The study gives empagliflozin orall…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Xinhua Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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New transplant method aims to reduce complications in bone marrow failure patients
Disease control OngoingThis study tests a stem cell transplant method for people with acquired or inherited bone marrow failure. Donor stem cells are specially processed to remove certain immune cells, which may lower the risk of graft rejection and graft-versus-host disease. The goal is to see if this…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Children's Hospital of Philadelphia • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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Hope for pompe patients: could a switch in enzyme therapy slow decline?
Disease control OngoingThis study tests whether switching to avalglucosidase alfa is safe and more effective for people with late-onset Pompe disease whose condition has worsened on the standard treatment, alglucosidase alfa. Participants receive biweekly infusions of the new drug and are monitored for…
Phase: PHASE4 • Sponsor: Iris Plug • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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Could targeted drugs spare brain cancer patients from radiation after surgery?
Disease control TerminatedThis pilot study explores whether people with melanoma or non-small cell lung cancer that has spread to the brain can safely skip stereotactic radiosurgery (focused radiation) after having a brain tumor surgically removed. Instead of radiation, participants receive systemic thera…
Sponsor: M.D. Anderson Cancer Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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Can a monitoring service help osteoporosis patients stick to their meds?
Disease control OngoingThis study tests a service designed to help people with osteoporosis take their medications as prescribed. Participants receive education, reminders, and regular follow-up calls. The goal is to see if this support improves medication adherence and reduces fracture risk over 18 mo…
Sponsor: National Taiwan University Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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Gentle gum therapy could heal bone defects without surgery
Disease control TerminatedThis study tests a minimally-invasive non-surgical therapy (MINST) for treating gum disease-related bone defects. The approach uses small instruments and magnification to clean deep gum pockets with less tissue damage than traditional surgery. Researchers will measure bone healin…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Queen Mary University of London • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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New injectable methotrexate aims to tame rheumatoid arthritis with fewer side effects
Disease control OngoingThis phase 2 trial tests an injectable form of methotrexate called FBL-MTX for people with moderate-to-severe rheumatoid arthritis. The drug is designed to deliver methotrexate directly into the body using tiny fat bubbles, which may improve how well it works and reduce side effe…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: SOLFARCOS - Pharmaceutical and Cosmetic Solutions Ltd • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:06 UTC
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New PET scan agent could spot childhood cancer more clearly
Diagnosis OngoingThis Phase 3 trial tests a radioactive imaging agent called 18F-mFBG to see if it can accurately detect neuroblastoma, a type of childhood cancer. The study involves 43 participants who either have or are suspected of having neuroblastoma. Researchers will compare the new PET sca…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Innervate Radiopharmaceuticals LLC (Formerly: Illumina Radiopharmaceuticals LLC) • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jul 04, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could a tiny jolt to the head diagnose balance problems?
Diagnosis ENROLLING_BY_INVITATIONThis early study will test whether weak electrical currents applied to the head can help diagnose balance disorders like vestibular schwannoma and vestibular neuritis. Researchers will measure how 30 people with these conditions sway or move in response to the stimulation. The go…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Aalto University • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jul 03, 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 reads brain scans to spot Parkinson's lookalikes
Diagnosis OngoingThis study tests an AI tool called AIDP that analyzes MRI scans to help diagnose Parkinson's disease and two similar conditions (MSA and PSP). Researchers at 21 sites will compare the AI's diagnosis to that of movement disorder specialists. The goal is to see if the tool can impr…
Sponsor: University of Florida • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 28, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Brain scans track Alzheimer's clues over decades
Diagnosis ENROLLING_BY_INVITATIONThis study uses special brain scans (PET imaging) to measure amyloid buildup—a protein linked to Alzheimer's—in healthy older adults, people with mild memory problems, and those with dementia. Participants receive scans every 2-3 years for up to 20 years to see how amyloid change…
Phase: PHASE4 • Sponsor: Mayo Clinic • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:03 UTC
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IPad test could revolutionize dementia detection in underserved communities
Diagnosis OngoingThis large study tests whether a simple iPad-based cognitive test, called MyCog, can help primary care doctors detect early dementia and cognitive impairment in underserved communities. Over 57,000 older adults from 24 clinics will take the test during routine visits. The goal is…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Northwestern University • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:02 UTC
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Smartphone app listens for heart defects – no stethoscope needed
Diagnosis ENROLLING_BY_INVITATIONThis study tests a smartphone app called ausculto™ that records and analyzes heart sounds to detect congenital heart disease. Researchers will record heart sounds from 220 people aged 6 and older who have had recent echocardiograms. The goal is to see if the app can accurately te…
Sponsor: The University of Hong Kong • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:02 UTC
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A simple taste test could revolutionize depression treatment
Diagnosis TerminatedThis study explores whether a taste test can serve as a diagnostic tool for depression. Participants with untreated major depressive disorder will take a taste test before and after starting an antidepressant prescribed by their doctor, and again six to eight weeks later. The goa…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Ranvier Health Ltd • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:01 UTC
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Could a simple tablet test and AI catch dementia years earlier?
Diagnosis ENROLLING_BY_INVITATIONThis study explores whether a self-administered digital test called eSAGE, combined with information from electronic health records and machine learning, can help detect early signs of cognitive impairment, including dementia and Alzheimer's disease. Researchers will analyze data…
Sponsor: Douglas Scharre • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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Could a fatty acid drug stop dangerous sugar crashes in rare disease?
Prevention TerminatedThis study tests a drug called triheptanoin in 8 adults with MCADD, a rare condition that can cause dangerously low blood sugar. The goal is to see if the drug is safe and can prevent hypoglycemia during fasting. Participants will stay overnight at a hospital for monitoring and b…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Jerry Vockley, MD, PhD • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Jul 04, 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 Jul 04, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can rewards and support keep drug users HIV-Free?
Prevention OngoingThis study tests a 24-week program called CoMPASS that uses rewards (contingency management) and extra support to help people who inject drugs take PrEP consistently for HIV prevention. About 526 participants with opioid use disorder will be enrolled. Those who don't stick with P…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Yale University • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Jul 04, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a simple screening program stop opioid addiction before it starts?
Prevention OngoingThis study tests a program designed to prevent opioid misuse in people hospitalized for a traumatic injury. Participants complete brief questionnaires about pain and opioid use risk, and receive enhanced care coordination based on their responses. The goal is to see if this adapt…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Wisconsin, Madison • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Jul 03, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New combo shot study: could VAX-31 plus flu vaccine be a Game-Changer for seniors?
Prevention OngoingThis study tests a new vaccine called VAX-31, which protects against 31 types of pneumonia-causing bacteria. It is given together with the seasonal flu shot to healthy adults aged 50 and older. The goal is to see if giving both vaccines at the same time is safe and works as well …
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Vaxcyte, Inc. • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Jul 02, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could a simple supplement shield bones and kidneys from common heartburn drugs?
Prevention TerminatedThis trial investigates whether a daily effervescent supplement containing calcium, magnesium, and citrate can prevent bone loss, magnesium deficiency, and kidney damage in adults who take proton pump inhibitors (PPIs) long-term for conditions like heartburn or GERD. Participants…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Jul 02, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can virtual doula sessions and home monitoring prevent preeclampsia in black women?
Prevention ENROLLING_BY_INVITATIONThis study will test a telehealth group prenatal care program called Centering HER in 72 low-income, predominantly Black pregnant women in Kansas who are at moderate or high risk for preeclampsia. Participants will receive routine care plus seven doula-led virtual group sessions,…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Kansas Medical Center • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Jul 02, 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 01, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Cheap pill could save millions from blindness, major trial launches
Prevention OngoingThis study tests whether fenofibrate, a drug already used for high cholesterol, can prevent diabetic retinopathy from worsening in people with mild to moderate disease. About 560 adults with diabetes will take either fenofibrate or a placebo for up to 6 years. The goal is to see …
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Jaeb Center for Health Research • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Jul 01, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New hope: antiviral cocktail may block hepatitis b in newborns
Prevention OngoingThis phase 3 trial tests whether giving antiviral medication to pregnant women with hepatitis B and their newborns can prevent the virus from passing to the baby. The study involves 450 women and their infants in Africa. The goal is to find a safe and effective way to reduce moth…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: University of Alabama at Birmingham • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Jun 28, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Spray shield: new hope against radiation burns
Prevention TerminatedThis study tests whether a superoxide dismutase (SOD) spray can prevent severe radiation dermatitis (skin burns) in 140 head and neck cancer patients undergoing radiotherapy. The spray aims to neutralize free radicals that cause skin damage. If effective, it could reduce treatmen…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: West China Hospital • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:03 UTC
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New spray could stop radiation burns in cancer patients
Prevention TerminatedThis study tests whether a superoxide dismutase (SOD) spray can prevent severe radiation dermatitis (skin burns) in 140 head and neck cancer patients undergoing radiotherapy. The spray aims to neutralize free radicals that cause skin damage. Researchers will check patients weekly…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: West China Hospital • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:02 UTC
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New study aims to boost HIV prevention in vulnerable women
Prevention OngoingThis study tests two counseling programs to help women who use drugs in Tanzania start and stay on PrEP, an HIV prevention pill. 200 women will be randomly assigned to receive either brief motivational counseling, the same plus extra mental health support, or standard information…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:02 UTC
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New online 'Behavioral Vaccine' aims to stop teen depression before it starts
Prevention OngoingThis study tests a self-guided online program called CATCH-IT, designed to prevent depression in teenagers who are at risk. Researchers are working with 400 teens aged 13-18 across four health systems to find the best way to deliver this program in primary care. The goal is to se…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Illinois at Chicago • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:01 UTC
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Can online or group programs stop teen depression before it starts?
Prevention OngoingThis study tests two different programs designed to prevent depression in teenagers who are at risk. One program is an online course called CATCH-IT, and the other is an 8-session group program called TEAMS. About 636 teens aged 13-19 with mild depressive symptoms but no current …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Illinois at Chicago • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:01 UTC
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Zapping the Brain's fear center: a new hope for depression?
Symptom relief ENROLLING_BY_INVITATIONThis study tests a non-invasive device that uses gentle electrical currents to stimulate the right amygdala, a brain area linked to emotion. Fifty adults with major depression will receive either real or sham stimulation for six weeks. Researchers will measure changes in mood, th…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Ruijin Hospital • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jul 04, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New hope for kids with rare liver disease: long-term drug study launched
Symptom relief OngoingThis study looks at the long-term safety and effectiveness of odevixibat in 70 people with Alagille syndrome, a rare genetic condition that affects the liver and other organs. The drug aims to reduce severe itching and improve bile flow. Participants who completed a prior 24-week…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Albireo, an Ipsen Company • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jul 04, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can an eczema drug stop the itch of lichen simplex chronicus?
Symptom relief OngoingThis Phase 3 trial tests whether dupilumab (Dupixent) can reduce severe itching in adults with lichen simplex chronicus, a skin condition causing intense itch. 142 participants will receive either dupilumab or placebo injections for 24 weeks. The main goal is to see if more peopl…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Sanofi • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jul 04, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Sniff away your jaw pain? essential oils tested for bruxism
Symptom relief OngoingThis study tests whether inhaling or massaging with lavender, marjoram, and vetiver oils can help people with bruxism (teeth grinding). Sixty-four adults aged 18-25 will use the oils twice daily for a period. Researchers will measure changes in jaw muscle elasticity and thickness…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Necmettin Erbakan University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jul 04, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Bedtime stories for autism? Single-Child trial shows early gains
Symptom relief OngoingThis study tests whether listening to special audio fairy tales before sleep can improve speech, motor skills, and independence in a child with autism and central auditory processing disorder. The child stays at home with their mother, avoiding clinic stress. Early results from t…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Natalia Poluektova • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jul 04, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Which exercise heals the knee tendon best? a Head-to-Head trial
Symptom relief ENROLLING_BY_INVITATIONThis study compares two 12-week exercise programs—eccentric training and heavy-slow resistance training—in 30 adults aged 18–50 with patellar tendinopathy (knee pain lasting over 3 months). Researchers measure changes in tendon thickness, stiffness, strength, and pain to see whic…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Graz • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jul 04, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Which exercise works best for stroke survivors with knee hyperextension?
Symptom relief ENROLLING_BY_INVITATIONThis study compares two types of exercise—open kinetic chain (like leg raises) and closed kinetic chain (like squats)—to see which better reduces knee hyperextension in stroke survivors. Sixty adults who have had a stroke and can walk with some help will be randomly assigned to o…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Dow University of Health Sciences • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jul 04, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can an eczema drug stop the relentless itch of lichen simplex chronicus?
Symptom relief OngoingThis Phase 3 trial tests whether dupilumab (Dupixent) injections can reduce severe itching in adults with lichen simplex chronicus, a skin condition causing intense, persistent itch. About 138 participants will receive either dupilumab or a placebo for 24 weeks. The main goal is …
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Sanofi • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jul 04, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Two brain zaps may lift the fog of Schizophrenia's negative symptoms
Symptom relief ENROLLING_BY_INVITATIONThis trial investigates whether combining two types of brain stimulation—intermittent theta burst stimulation (iTBS) and high-definition transcranial direct current stimulation (HD-tDCS)—can reduce negative symptoms of schizophrenia, such as lack of motivation, social withdrawal,…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Tri-Service General Hospital (TSGH) • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jul 04, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Book club therapy: could group reading boost language skills after stroke?
Symptom relief OngoingThis study explores whether joining a weekly reading group can improve reading comprehension and communication confidence in adults with aphasia, a language disorder often caused by stroke. Participants read a book at home and then discuss it in a 90-minute group session each wee…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Arkansas • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jul 03, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could a gentle brain zap help stroke survivors find their words again?
Symptom relief OngoingThis study explores whether adding a non-invasive brain stimulation technique called transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS) to standard speech therapy can improve word-finding in people with aphasia after a stroke. The trial involves 50 adults who are at least six months …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Arkansas • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jul 03, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New study aims to find best pain relief after hip surgery
Symptom relief OngoingThis study compares two types of nerve blocks for pain after hip replacement surgery. Sixty adults will receive either a sacral erector spinae plane block or a fascia iliaca compartment block, both using a numbing medicine through a small tube. The goal is to see which method red…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Bach Mai Hospital • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jul 03, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New study tests physical therapy to boost exercise in MS patients
Symptom relief OngoingThis study tests whether a 24-week physical therapy program can help people with multiple sclerosis become more physically active. Forty participants will receive tailored exercise support and education. The goal is to see if this approach is feasible and helps manage MS symptoms…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Michigan • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jul 03, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Restless leg drug tested for rare disease in women
Symptom relief OngoingThis study looks at whether pramipexole, a drug used for restless leg syndrome, can ease leg symptoms in women with X-linked adrenoleukodystrophy (ALD). About 24 women will take the drug or a placebo for two months. The goal is to see if it improves sleep, walking, and quality of…
Phase: PHASE4 • Sponsor: Massachusetts General Hospital • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jul 03, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could squeezing a ball make port needle changes less painful?
Symptom relief ENROLLING_BY_INVITATIONThis study investigates whether using a stress ball during port catheter needle changes can reduce pain, anxiety, and improve satisfaction in cancer patients. Fifty adult oncology patients will be randomly assigned to either use a stress ball or receive standard care. The goal is…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Kahramanmaras Sutcu Imam University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jul 03, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Sniffing essential oils during surgery may ease anxiety and mask burnt flesh smell
Symptom relief OngoingThis study tests whether smelling essential oils during skin surgery can reduce the unpleasant smell of burnt flesh from electrocautery and lower patient anxiety. About 111 adults having same-day skin procedures will be randomly assigned to receive either a real essential oil inh…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Northwestern University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jul 03, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Ancient wisdom meets modern science: new group therapy targets anxiety
Symptom relief OngoingThis study explores whether a new type of group therapy, based on Eastern cultural practices, can help people with anxiety disorders. Researchers will enroll 60 participants aged 15 to 55 to test the therapy's effects on anxiety symptoms. The goal is to see if this approach is bo…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Beijing HuiLongGuan Hospital • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jul 03, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New pain block could cut opioid use after back surgery
Symptom relief OngoingThis study tests whether a targeted nerve block (retrolaminar block) provides better pain relief after lumbar discectomy than the standard method of injecting pain medicine into the surgical wound. 130 adults having elective single-level herniated disc surgery will be randomly as…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Zagazig University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jul 03, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Writing your values before doctor visits may ease diabetes stigma
Symptom relief OngoingThis study tests whether a self-affirmation writing exercise—where people write about their core values—before routine diabetes checkups can reduce feelings of stigma and improve diabetes management. About 150 adults with type 2 diabetes who already use continuous glucose monitor…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Elizabeth Scharnetzki • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jul 03, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a gentle massage and scent boost appetite in dementia?
Symptom relief ENROLLING_BY_INVITATIONThis study tests a simple, drug-free approach to help people with moderate-to-severe dementia who struggle with eating. The experimental group receives a salivary gland massage combined with aromatherapy before meals for 20 days, while the control group gets a palm massage. Resea…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: National Cheng Kung University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jul 03, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a phone app ease social anxiety? new study investigates
Symptom relief TerminatedThis study tests whether a smartphone app that delivers cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) can help adults with social anxiety disorder. Participants use the app for 12 weeks, learning skills like cognitive restructuring and exposure exercises. The trial compares app users to a w…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Massachusetts General Hospital • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jul 03, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Omega-3s show promise for Tough-to-Treat depression
Symptom relief OngoingThis study looked at whether omega-3 fatty acids can reduce inflammation and improve mood in adults with treatment-resistant depression. Fourteen participants who were already on antidepressants but still depressed were randomly given either omega-3 supplements or a placebo for 1…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Massachusetts General Hospital • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jul 03, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a traditional supplement improve your sleep? new study investigates
Symptom relief OngoingThis study tests whether a dietary supplement called Dong'e Brand Ejiao Yuanjiang can help improve sleep quality. Researchers will enroll 66 adults aged 25 to 55 and track their sleep over 60 days using questionnaires and wearable devices. The goal is to see if the supplement lea…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Second Affiliated Hospital of Wenzhou Medical University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jul 03, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could matching daily choices cut dementia agitation?
Symptom relief TerminatedThis study tests whether a structured conversation between people with dementia or mild cognitive impairment and their care partners can reduce difficult symptoms like agitation and depression. The idea is that when care partners better understand the person's everyday preference…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Mclean Hospital • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jul 02, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Fish oil compound tested as autism symptom treatment
Symptom relief OngoingThis study tests whether DHA, a key omega-3 fatty acid found in fish oil, can improve symptoms of autism in children and adolescents aged 5 to 17. Participants receive either DHA or a placebo daily for 12 weeks. Researchers also look at genes and urine markers related to DHA to u…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jul 02, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Horses help heal: new therapy for personality disorder patients
Symptom relief OngoingThis small study will test whether spending time with horses as part of therapy can help inpatients with emotionally unstable personality disorder (EUPD) manage their emotions and feel more connected to others. Six participants will take part in six sessions of equine-assisted ps…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Cygnet Healthcare • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jul 02, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can CBD capsules help you sleep? large trial seeks answers
Symptom relief OngoingThis Phase 3 study tests whether nightly doses of CBD (75mg or 150mg) can reduce insomnia severity in adults over 8 weeks. Participants take capsules or a placebo, and researchers measure changes in sleep quality using a standard questionnaire and sleep efficiency. The goal is to…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Avecho Biotechnology • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jul 02, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a phone app tame workplace burnout for officers working with troubled youth?
Symptom relief OngoingThis study tests whether a smartphone app called AIM+ can help juvenile justice officers and other professionals who work with youth in the legal system manage chronic stress, anxiety, and burnout. Over 30 days, participants use the app for short guided meditations and videos. Th…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Illinois at Chicago • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jul 02, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New study tests common antidepressant for PTSD in military and civilian groups
Symptom relief TerminatedThis phase 2 study is testing whether fluoxetine, a widely used antidepressant, can reduce PTSD symptoms in 800 adults including active-duty service members, veterans, and civilians. Participants receive either fluoxetine or a placebo for 12 weeks, and researchers measure changes…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Global Coalition for Adaptive Research • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jul 02, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can an online mindfulness course protect your brain?
Symptom relief OngoingThis study tests whether an 8-week internet-based mindfulness program (iMBSR) can improve brain health in adults aged 50 and older who have subjective cognitive decline, a potential early sign of Alzheimer's disease. Sixty participants will be randomly assigned to either the mind…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Ohio State University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jul 02, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can sound waves clear up skin? new trial tests ultrasound for pigment and rosacea
Symptom relief OngoingThis study tests whether microfocused ultrasound can safely improve facial pigmentary diseases (like melasma) and rosacea. Two hundred adults will be randomly assigned to receive either real ultrasound or a sham (fake) treatment once a month for six months. Researchers will track…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Xiangya Hospital of Central South University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jul 02, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could intense exercise help tame adult ADHD?
Symptom relief ENROLLING_BY_INVITATIONThis study explores whether high-intensity interval training (HIIT) is a practical and acceptable treatment for adults with ADHD. Researchers will recruit 30 adults diagnosed with ADHD to participate in a 14-week exercise program combining strength and endurance training. The goa…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Solli Distriktspsykiatriske Senter • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jul 02, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New therapy combo targets deep brain responses in dissociative disorders
Symptom relief ENROLLING_BY_INVITATIONThis pilot study explores whether combining a trauma-focused therapy called Deep Brain Reorienting (DBR) with a supportive group program is feasible and helpful for adults with complex dissociative disorders like Dissociative Identity Disorder. Ten participants will receive weekl…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Modum Bad • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jul 02, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Online therapy could ease anxiety in autistic teens
Symptom relief OngoingThis study tests an internet-based cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) program designed to help autistic adolescents aged 11-17 manage anxiety. The program, called LUNA-Adolescent, is parent-led and delivered online, making it easier for families who cannot access in-person therap…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Baylor College of Medicine • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jul 02, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could a sleep drug soothe PTSD? new study recruits troops and civilians
Symptom relief TerminatedThis study tests whether daridorexant, a drug used for insomnia, can reduce PTSD symptoms in 200 adults, including active-duty service members, veterans, and civilians. Participants receive either the drug or a placebo for 12 weeks, and researchers track changes in PTSD severity …
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Global Coalition for Adaptive Research • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jul 02, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can virtual reality or a simple schedule change ease kids' fear during pin removal?
Symptom relief ENROLLING_BY_INVITATIONThis study looks at two ways to lower anxiety in children aged 3 to 10 who need surgical pins removed from an elbow fracture. One approach removes the pins right after the cast comes off, before an X-ray, instead of after. The other uses a virtual reality headset during the pin r…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Boston Children's Hospital • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jul 02, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New study tests smarter online therapy for stressed students who Can't sleep
Symptom relief ENROLLING_BY_INVITATIONThis study tests whether adding personalized feedback to an online sleep program helps university students with insomnia. About 70 students will be split into three groups: standard online therapy, enhanced therapy with feedback, or a waitlist. The goal is to see if the extra fee…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jul 02, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Hormone therapy for menopause may help women sleep better
Symptom relief OngoingThis study investigates whether menopausal hormone therapy (MHT) can improve sleep quality in women going through menopause. Researchers will compare sleep in women who receive MHT to those who do not, using questionnaires and sleep diaries. The goal is to see if MHT can help wit…
Sponsor: Insel Gruppe AG, University Hospital Bern • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jul 01, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can an online program help health students beat stress?
Symptom relief OngoingThis study tests an 8-week online stress management program for health students in Sfax, Tunisia. The program combines cognitive-behavioral therapy and mindfulness meditation through videos, exercises, and motivational messages. Researchers will measure changes in stress, anxiety…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Sfax • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jul 01, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New app aims to curb binge eating in overweight teens
Symptom relief OngoingThis study is testing a mobile app designed to help teenagers who struggle with binge eating and are overweight or at risk for obesity. The app uses strategies from cognitive-behavioral therapy to improve self-regulation and eating habits. Fifty teens will use the app for 16 week…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Pittsburgh • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jul 01, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New app aims to tackle diabetes stress in School-Age children
Symptom relief OngoingThis study tests a mobile health program called R2D2 designed to reduce diabetes distress in children aged 8-12 with type 1 diabetes and their parents. The program uses cognitive behavioral therapy, mindfulness, and behavioral strategies to help families cope. Researchers will me…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Nemours Children's Clinic • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jul 01, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could quicker brain zaps lift depression faster?
Symptom relief OngoingThis study tests whether an accelerated form of transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) can safely and effectively reduce depression symptoms in people with major depressive disorder. About 50 participants aged 15 and older will receive the treatment in an open-label design. The …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Neuronetics • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jul 01, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could a nighttime sound machine help fight Alzheimer's?
Symptom relief ENROLLING_BY_INVITATIONThis study tests whether a device that plays brief, soft sounds during deep sleep can enhance brain wave activity in people with mild cognitive impairment due to Alzheimer's disease. Participants use the device at home each night for three months, with an optional three-month ext…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Bitbrain • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jul 01, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Texts after trauma: new study tests simple tools to prevent PTSD and opioid abuse
Symptom relief ENROLLING_BY_INVITATIONThis study tests whether a short video and a 3-week text messaging program can help people who have recently experienced sexual assault. The goal is to see if these tools can reduce mental health problems like PTSD and prevent misuse of opioids and other substances. About 394 adu…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Wisconsin, Madison • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jul 01, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New depression pill shows promise in Late-Stage trial
Symptom relief OngoingThis study tests an oral medication called MM120 against a placebo in adults with major depressive disorder. The trial has two parts: a 12-week blinded phase followed by a 40-week open-label extension where everyone gets MM120. The main goal is to see if MM120 reduces depression …
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Definium Therapeutics US, Inc. • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jul 01, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Shorter PTSD therapy may be just as effective for veterans
Symptom relief OngoingThis study compares a shorter therapy focused on guilt (TrIGR) to a standard PTSD therapy (CPT) in 160 U.S. Veterans. The goal is to see if TrIGR is no less effective at reducing PTSD, depression, and guilt symptoms. Participants are randomly assigned to one of the two treatments…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: VA Office of Research and Development • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jul 01, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could farm animals help young adults with autism break out of social isolation?
Symptom relief OngoingThis trial explores whether spending time on a farm with animals and nature can help socially withdrawn young adults (ages 18–30) with autism spectrum disorder. Participants take part in supervised group activities on a farm twice a week for 12 weeks. Researchers will interview p…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Kronoberg County Council • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jul 01, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Spinal zaps at home could restore hand control in MS
Symptom relief ENROLLING_BY_INVITATIONThis pilot study explores whether non-invasive electrical stimulation of the spinal cord, combined with hand and arm exercises, can improve upper limb function in people with multiple sclerosis. Participants use a home device with help from a partner over 8 weeks. The study focus…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Washington • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jul 01, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can sensory rooms ease Alzheimer's symptoms? new study investigates
Symptom relief ENROLLING_BY_INVITATIONThis study tests whether a special therapy using sights, sounds, touch, and other senses can help people with moderate Alzheimer's think clearer, feel calmer, and behave better. It also looks at whether this therapy reduces stress for their caregivers. Twenty-four people aged 65 …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Hacettepe University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jul 01, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New web program aims to ease burden for dementia caregivers
Symptom relief ENROLLING_BY_INVITATIONThis study tests a web-based support program called Hospital GamePlan4Care for caregivers of veterans with dementia who are discharged from skilled nursing facilities to home. Fifty-five caregivers will receive either the program (website, emails, and phone coaching) or basic hea…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Baylor College of Medicine • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jul 01, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Dance moves tested as therapy for Brain-Body disorder
Symptom relief OngoingThis study tests whether a structured dance and movement program is practical and acceptable for people with functional neurological disorder (FND), a condition where the brain doesn't send proper signals to the body. Thirty adults with FND will be randomly assigned to either dan…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: King's College London • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 28, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New app aims to ease depression and pain in ankylosing spondylitis patients
Symptom relief OngoingThis pilot study tests a WeChat-based program that provides daily mental health check-ins and tailored coping strategies for people with ankylosing spondylitis who also have mild-to-moderate depression or anxiety. Thirty-six adults will be split into two groups: one receives the …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: The Hong Kong Polytechnic University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 28, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a buddy system boost mental health during hormone therapy?
Symptom relief OngoingThis study looks at whether a peer support program is acceptable and helpful for people with mild depression or anxiety who are starting or receiving hormone care. One hundred participants are randomly assigned to either the peer support group or usual care. The program includes …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Michigan • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 28, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Which Non-Surgical treatment eases shoulder calcium pain best?
Symptom relief TerminatedThis study compares three non-surgical treatments—exercise therapy, shockwave therapy, and ultrasound-guided irrigation—against a wait-and-see approach for people with painful calcium deposits in the shoulder. About 116 participants with confirmed calcific tendinopathy will be ra…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Valencia • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 28, 2026 00:00 UTC
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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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Green tea extract tested to fight frailty in older cancer survivors
Symptom relief TerminatedThis phase 2 trial tests whether a daily dose of EGCG, a compound found in green tea, can reduce frailty and inflammation in people aged 65 and older who have survived cancer. About 118 participants will take either EGCG or a placebo for 12 weeks. The study is currently suspended…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: University of Rochester • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 28, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can talk therapy break the cycle of depressive rumination?
Symptom relief OngoingThis study looks at whether Behavioral Activation (BA) therapy can change the habit of repetitive negative thinking (rumination) in people with major depression. Up to 120 adults will receive 12 sessions of BA over 11 weeks. Researchers will measure symptom changes and explore wh…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Iceland • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 28, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New app aims to ease burden for rural dementia caregivers
Symptom relief OngoingThis pilot study tests a mobile app called Brain CareNotes designed to reduce the burden on unpaid caregivers of people with Alzheimer's or related dementias who live in rural areas. About 60 caregivers will use either the Brain CareNotes app or a basic education app for six mont…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Richard Holden • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 28, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can eye contact training help toddlers with autism? new trial tests Parent-Led therapy
Symptom relief OngoingThis study tests whether a parent-led therapy called Pathways can improve social skills in 80 toddlers (16-30 months old) who show early signs of autism. One group of parents learns a technique to encourage mutual eye contact during play, while the other group uses the same thera…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: The University of Texas at Dallas • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 28, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Shockwave or laser: which zaps plantar fasciitis pain best?
Symptom relief OngoingThis study compares two non-invasive treatments—extracorporeal shock wave therapy and high-intensity laser therapy—for chronic plantar fasciitis, a common cause of heel pain. Sixty adults will receive one of the treatments plus standard physical therapy. Researchers will measure …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Ibrahim Abuomar Fadulaalhq Alramadhani • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 28, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a brain ZAP boost thinking skills in severe mental illness?
Symptom relief OngoingThis study tests whether combining cognitive remediation training (a computer-based program to improve thinking skills) with mild brain stimulation (transcranial direct current stimulation) can help people with severe mental illness who live in supported housing. The goal is to i…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Groningen • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 28, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New electric therapy aims to treat depression without memory loss
Symptom relief OngoingThis small study tests a new treatment called TEST for people with depression that hasn't improved with standard treatments. TEST uses a lower electric current than standard electroconvulsive therapy (ECT), aiming to avoid memory and thinking problems. Eight adults aged 25-64 wil…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:03 UTC
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Ear seeds may boost IVF success by calming anxiety
Symptom relief ENROLLING_BY_INVITATIONThis study tests whether a simple ear acupressure technique, called auricular point sticking therapy, can reduce anxiety and improve sleep in women undergoing IVF. 178 women aged 20-45 with anxiety or insomnia will either receive standard IVF care or standard care plus ear acupre…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Hangzhou TCM Hospital Affiliated to Zhejiang Chinese Medical University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:03 UTC
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ICU diary could ease caregiver burnout
Symptom relief ENROLLING_BY_INVITATIONThis study tests whether a constructive ICU diary can reduce stress, sleep problems, and fatigue in family caregivers of ICU patients on ventilators. About 142 caregivers will be invited to keep a diary during their loved one's ICU stay. Researchers will measure changes in sleep,…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Taichung Tzu Chi Hospital • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:03 UTC
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Could xenon gas lift depression in hours?
Symptom relief OngoingThis early-phase trial tests whether inhaling a low dose of xenon gas can quickly improve depressive symptoms in 20 people with treatment-resistant major depression or bipolar depression. Participants receive either xenon or a placebo gas added to their usual treatment, and resea…
Phase: EARLY_PHASE1 • Sponsor: Massachusetts General Hospital • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:03 UTC
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Laser light may soothe diabetic nerve pain
Symptom relief OngoingThis study tests a non-invasive light therapy called photobiomodulation (low-level laser) for people with diabetic peripheral neuropathy—nerve damage causing pain, tingling, and numbness in the feet. 36 adults with type 2 diabetes and foot pain for at least 6 months will receive …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Faisalabad • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:03 UTC
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Virtual reality could calm anxious kids with autism at the dentist
Symptom relief ENROLLING_BY_INVITATIONThis study tests whether wearing a virtual reality (VR) headset during dental treatment can reduce fear and stress in children with mild intellectual disabilities or autism spectrum disorder. Two hundred children aged 6 to 12 will either receive standard dental care or use a VR h…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Semmelweis University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:02 UTC
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Can virtual reality help adults with autism connect better?
Symptom relief OngoingThis study tests a new virtual reality program designed to help adults with autism improve their social skills and daily functioning. 140 participants will either receive the VR training plus usual care, or usual care alone, for 3 months. Researchers will measure changes in socia…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University Hospital Bispebjerg and Frederiksberg • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:02 UTC
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Can a bedtime ketone drink help sleep apnea sufferers?
Symptom relief TerminatedThis study tests whether drinking a ketone supplement (Ketone-IQ) before bed can improve sleep quality and reduce sleep apnea severity in 30 adults who already use a CPAP machine. Participants will try two different doses and compare effects to a placebo. The goal is to find a si…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Johns Hopkins University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:02 UTC
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Online classes before birth may shield new moms from PTSD
Symptom relief OngoingThis study tests whether giving first-time mothers online education about childbirth starting at 30 weeks of pregnancy can lower their risk of post-traumatic stress after delivery. Researchers will enroll 400 women and track their mental health through surveys at 6 weeks and 6 mo…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of California, San Diego • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:02 UTC
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Robot vs robot: which knee surgery system wins?
Symptom relief ENROLLING_BY_INVITATIONThis study compares two robotic-assisted systems (Velys J&J and Cori S&N) for total knee replacement in 200 people with severe knee arthritis. Researchers will measure knee alignment, movement, and patient-reported outcomes like pain and function. The goal is to see if one robot …
Sponsor: Jan Biziel University Hospital No 2 in Bydgoszcz • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:02 UTC
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New therapy approach aims to keep minority teens in mental health care
Symptom relief ENROLLING_BY_INVITATIONThis study tests a new method called Strategic Treatment Assessment for Youth (STAY) designed to help racial and ethnic minority teens with depression or suicidal thoughts stay in therapy. Researchers will compare STAY to standard care in 140 teens aged 12-18 across three communi…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Yale University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:01 UTC
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Peer support may help MS patients stay on track with meds
Symptom relief OngoingThis pilot study tests whether one-on-one peer support sessions can help people with relapsing-remitting multiple sclerosis stay on their prescribed medications. Sixty adults will be randomly assigned to receive either standard care or three hour-long sessions with a trained peer…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Nantes University Hospital • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:01 UTC
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Lifestyle trio tested as Parkinson's symptom soother
Symptom relief OngoingThis study is testing whether a 6-month program of online exercise classes, guided meditation, and nutrition advice can improve thinking, sleep, and overall health in people with Parkinson's disease. 60 participants aged 40 to 85 will take part, with some starting the program rig…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: University of British Columbia • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:01 UTC
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Can a Fat-Derived injection erase acne scars?
Symptom relief OngoingThis study tests whether an injection made from human fat cells (Tience®) can safely reduce moderate to severe acne scars. Twenty adults aged 18-40 with scars on their cheeks will receive three treatments on one side of the face over three months. Doctors and participants will tr…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Linio Biotech Oy • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:01 UTC
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New drug shows promise for relieving severe itch in liver disease
Symptom relief OngoingThis study tests the long-term safety of linerixibat, a drug for severe itching caused by primary biliary cholangitis (PBC). All 242 participants receive the drug openly. The goal is to see if it remains safe over time and improves quality of life.
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: GlaxoSmithKline • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:01 UTC
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Magic mushroom therapy offers hope for advanced cancer patients
Symptom relief OngoingThis study tests whether a single high dose of psilocybin (the active ingredient in magic mushrooms) combined with specialized talk therapy can help people with advanced cancer feel less anxious and more at peace. Fifteen adults with stage IV cancer will receive the treatment and…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: University Health Network, Toronto • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:01 UTC
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Could a magnetic helmet ease bladder pain? new study investigates
Symptom relief OngoingThis study tests whether a non-invasive magnetic brain stimulation technique, called rTMS, can reduce pain in women with interstitial cystitis or bladder pain syndrome. The treatment targets brain areas that control pelvic floor muscles, aiming to lower pain by improving how the …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Southern California • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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Ancient chinese music tunes tested as depression treatment
Symptom relief ENROLLING_BY_INVITATIONThis study tests whether a unique music therapy, based on Traditional Chinese Medicine's five-element theory, can help men with depression and anxiety when added to their usual medication. One hundred male inpatients will receive either standard drugs alone, drugs plus regular mu…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Malaya • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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Could a diet tame chronic hives in children?
Symptom relief ENROLLING_BY_INVITATIONThis trial investigates whether a low-histamine and pseudoallergen-free diet can reduce symptoms like hives and itching in children aged 1 to 18 with chronic spontaneous urticaria. Participants follow the diet for 4 weeks while continuing standard care. Researchers track changes …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Istanbul University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:04 UTC
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Could a daily probiotic help adults with autism reach personal goals?
Symptom relief OngoingThis study tests whether a probiotic supplement called Neuralli® MP can help adults aged 18 to 50 who have autistic traits. Participants take two capsules daily and set their own personal goals to track progress. The trial is small and open-label, meaning everyone knows they are …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Mackay Memorial Hospital • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:00 UTC
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Can a blood test predict who will respond to ketamine for depression?
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study investigates whether changes in brain chemicals (GABA and glutamate) can predict who will respond to ketamine for treatment-resistant depression. Researchers will give two intravenous ketamine infusions to 18 adults and measure chemical levels in the brain and blood. T…
Phase: EARLY_PHASE1 • Sponsor: Mayo Clinic • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 04, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Scientists dig into the mystery of unexplained allergic shock
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study looks at people who have severe allergic reactions (anaphylaxis), especially when the cause is unknown. Researchers will do blood tests and bone marrow biopsies to find genetic or molecular clues. The goal is to understand what goes wrong in the body, not to test a new…
Sponsor: National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 04, 2026 00:00 UTC
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NIH launches Long-Term observation of inflammatory diseases
Knowledge-focused ENROLLING_BY_INVITATIONThis study follows up to 500 people with acute or chronic inflammatory disorders, such as infections or immune problems, over time. Researchers will monitor participants with standard tests and may screen them for other studies. The goal is to better understand these conditions a…
Sponsor: National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 04, 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 Jul 04, 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 Jul 04, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Teens with PCOS may face hidden liver risks, study investigates
Knowledge-focused TerminatedThis study looks at whether teenagers and young adults with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) have more fat in their liver than those without PCOS. Researchers will use advanced imaging and tests to measure liver fat, insulin resistance, and cholesterol problems in 80 participants…
Sponsor: Columbia University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 04, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Scientists dig into tissue samples to unravel lung scarring mystery
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study collects and analyzes blood, DNA, and tissue samples from 315 adults with pulmonary fibrosis, their relatives, and healthy volunteers. The goal is to learn more about the disease's causes, not to test a new treatment. Researchers hope the findings will guide future the…
Sponsor: National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 04, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New tool aims to improve how we track street opioid use
Knowledge-focused ENROLLING_BY_INVITATIONThis study tests a new interview tool called the Opioid Timeline Follow-Back (OpiTLFB) to better track nonmedical opioid use, including fentanyl. Thirty adults who use opioids at least once a week will fill out a calendar and answer questions about their drug use over the past 30…
Sponsor: National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 04, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Scientists spy on Lungs' first response to fake infection
Knowledge-focused ENROLLING_BY_INVITATIONThis study looks at how healthy lungs respond to a substance called endotoxin, which mimics a bacterial infection. Researchers will collect lung cells and fluid from 58 healthy, non-smoking adults using a thin tube inserted into the airways. The goal is to understand inflammation…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: National Institutes of Health Clinical Center (CC) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 04, 2026 00:00 UTC
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NCI launches 15-Year checkup for cell therapy volunteers
Knowledge-focused ENROLLING_BY_INVITATIONThis study is not testing a new treatment. Instead, it follows people who already received experimental cell therapies (like growing immune cells from their tumors or blood) in earlier NCI Surgery Branch trials. The goal is to monitor their health for up to 15 years, as required …
Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 04, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Vitamin c may turn up your inner thermostat
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study looks at whether vitamin C can increase body heat produced by the nervous system and boost vitamin D levels in the blood. Researchers will measure temperature and blood samples in 20 overweight adults aged 18-40 during a stimulation test. The goal is to understand how …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Colorado State University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 04, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Brain scans reveal secrets of lost smell
Knowledge-focused ENROLLING_BY_INVITATIONThis study tracks 80 adults with different smell disorders (like total loss, partial loss, or distorted smell) plus healthy volunteers over one year. Researchers use brain scans, smell tests, and questionnaires to see how the brain changes and how smell loss impacts mood and dail…
Sponsor: National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders (NIDCD) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 04, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New tool measures how knee surgery affects emotional health
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study aims to validate a new questionnaire that measures emotional wellbeing and patient perceptions after total knee replacement surgery for knee arthritis. Researchers will enroll 167 adults who had knee replacement within the last 3 months. The goal is to ensure the quest…
Sponsor: Invibio Ltd • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 04, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Zapping the brain to make better choices: a new hope for opioid addiction?
Knowledge-focused TerminatedThis study looks at whether transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) can change how people with opioid use disorder and healthy volunteers make risky or uncertain decisions. Participants will have MRI scans and computer tasks, and some will receive real or sham TMS. The goal is to…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 04, 2026 00:00 UTC
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NIH launches major study to unravel mysteries of rare genetic diseases
Knowledge-focused ENROLLING_BY_INVITATIONThis study aims to identify genetic, biochemical, and clinical factors linked to disease severity in people with Gaucher disease and other lysosomal storage disorders. Researchers will evaluate up to 1,000 participants, including patients, carriers, and healthy controls, to bette…
Sponsor: National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 04, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Love hormone nasal spray tested for borderline personality disorder trust issues
Knowledge-focused TerminatedThis pilot study looks at whether a nasal spray of oxytocin, sometimes called the 'love hormone,' can improve trust and cooperation in people with borderline personality disorder (BPD). About 40 participants (some with BPD, some healthy) will play a trust game after receiving eit…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 04, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New study tracks rare disease SCA7 to uncover clues for future treatments
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study follows 25 people with spinocerebellar ataxia type 7 (SCA7) for up to 5 years to learn how the disease changes vision, coordination, and thinking. Participants will have yearly eye exams, brain scans, and neurological tests. No treatment is given; the goal is to gather…
Sponsor: National Eye Institute (NEI) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 04, 2026 00:00 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 Jul 04, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New program aims to help seniors recover from Post-Surgery confusion
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study looks at whether a special recovery program can help older adults (65+) who experienced confusion (delirium) after emergency surgery. Participants will have virtual visits with a care coordinator and complete physical, cognitive, and psychological assessments over 18 m…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Wisconsin, Madison • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 03, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Jail-Based program aims to boost HIV testing and PrEP access for incarcerated individuals
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study examines a program in two Boston-area jails designed to make HIV testing and treatment easier for people with opioid use disorder. Researchers will follow about 59 participants who are leaving jail within a month to see if they use HIV services, get tested, or take PrE…
Sponsor: Boston Medical Center • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 03, 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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Could a simple exercise program strengthen bones without drugs?
Knowledge-focused TerminatedThis study explores whether a new type of resistance exercise is practical and safe for people with low bone mass, including those with osteopenia, osteoporosis, or sarcopenia. Over two months, one group performs progressive muscle-strengthening exercises while a control group co…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Alabama at Birmingham • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 03, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Brain scan study tracks why Parkinson's patients fall and forget
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study follows 125 people with Parkinson's disease or related conditions over two years. Researchers use special brain scans to measure changes in a chemical called acetylcholine, which is linked to walking problems, falls, and thinking skills. The goal is to understand how t…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Michigan • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 03, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Wheat germ supplement studied for immune boost in advanced cancer
Knowledge-focused TerminatedThis study looks at whether a fermented wheat germ supplement can help the immune system fight cancer better when taken with standard immunotherapy drugs. About 100 adults with advanced solid tumors (like lung, colon, or melanoma) will take the supplement alongside their usual tr…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: University of California, Davis • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 03, 2026 00:00 UTC
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150,000 patients tracked: does finerenone protect hearts in kidney disease and diabetes?
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis observational study follows 150,000 people with chronic kidney disease and type 2 diabetes to see how finerenone (Kerendia) works in everyday medical care. Researchers will compare those taking finerenone to those not taking it, looking at rates of heart attacks and heart fa…
Sponsor: Bayer • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 03, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New registry tracks Real-World safety of diabetes device
Knowledge-focused ENROLLING_BY_INVITATIONThis registry will follow 500 people with type 2 diabetes who have already been treated with the Endogenex System. The goal is to collect long-term safety data and see how the device performs in everyday use. Participants must agree to share their medical records and attend follo…
Sponsor: Endogenex, Inc. • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 03, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Pregnancy complications may predict heart disease: major study continues
Knowledge-focused ENROLLING_BY_INVITATIONThis study follows over 4,000 women who were tracked during their first pregnancy to see how pregnancy complications like high blood pressure or diabetes relate to future heart disease. Researchers will check for conditions like high blood pressure, diabetes, and obesity over tim…
Sponsor: RTI International • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 03, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New study aims to uncover hidden heart risks in women
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis pilot study is testing whether it's possible to run a larger study that focuses on heart disease in women. Researchers will gather information from 176 women aged 25-55 in Ontario who have had certain female-specific health issues like pre-eclampsia, gestational diabetes, or…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Ottawa Heart Institute Research Corporation • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 03, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Massive baltimore study tracks how race and wealth shape aging
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis long-term study follows over 3,700 adults in Baltimore to understand why some people age healthier than others. Researchers are looking at how race, income, and neighborhood affect risks for diseases like diabetes, heart disease, and memory loss. Participants visit mobile he…
Sponsor: National Institute on Aging (NIA) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 02, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New study aims to make opioid courts more effective at saving lives
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study looks at how to improve opioid court programs in New York State. Researchers will work with court staff and treatment providers to help defendants quickly get medication for opioid use disorder. The goal is to see if these strategies increase treatment retention, reduc…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: New York State Psychiatric Institute • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 02, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Rare disease drug safety tracked in new observational study
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study follows 35 children with CLN2 disease (a rare, severe brain disorder) who are taking cerliponase alfa (Brineura). Researchers will monitor for side effects and serious reactions over time. The goal is to better understand the long-term safety of this enzyme replacement…
Sponsor: BioMarin Pharmaceutical • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 02, 2026 00:00 UTC
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22,000 patients studied to unlock secrets of deadly heart infection
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis observational study looks back at 22,000 adults in Sweden diagnosed with infective endocarditis, a serious heart valve infection, since 1997. By linking national health records, researchers aim to understand which patients benefit most from valve surgery and what factors aff…
Sponsor: Karolinska Institutet • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 02, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Simple squeeze exercise may ease arthritis pain, study hints
Knowledge-focused ENROLLING_BY_INVITATIONThis study tests whether a simple isometric (static) hand exercise can change how people with rheumatoid arthritis feel pain. Researchers will measure pain tolerance, pressure thresholds, and muscle oxygen levels in 66 adults. The goal is to see if this type of exercise can help …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Zülal TATAR • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 02, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New ibuzatrelvir tablet put to the test in healthy volunteers
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis early-stage study is testing a new tablet version of the COVID-19 drug ibuzatrelvir in 18 healthy adults. Researchers want to see how much of the drug gets into the blood when taken as a whole tablet, dispersed in water, or with food. The goal is to compare the new tablet to…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Pfizer • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 02, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Real-World check: does aflibercept 8 mg hold up outside the lab?
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis observational study will follow 2,500 adults with vision loss from nAMD or DME who are already prescribed aflibercept 8 mg by their doctors. Researchers will collect data from routine visits over up to 24 months to see how vision changes. The goal is to understand how well t…
Sponsor: Bayer • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 02, 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 Jul 02, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Mailed DNA kits could boost cancer prevention in families
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study tests whether offering online educational videos and mailed saliva genetic testing kits helps more first-degree relatives of people with BRCA mutations get tested, compared to standard care with a family letter. About 820 participants will be enrolled across several me…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Weill Medical College of Cornell University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 02, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Massive family study hunts for kidney disease genes in diabetes
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis large study is looking at the genes of over 9,000 people with diabetes and kidney disease, along with their family members. The goal is to find which genes make some people more likely to get diabetic kidney disease. By understanding the genetic roots, researchers hope to de…
Sponsor: National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 02, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Knee replacement recovery: how many still have pain after 3 months?
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study follows adults who have knee replacement surgery using a fast-track recovery program called ERAS. Researchers want to know how many people still have pain three months later, how severe it is, and whether they still need strong painkillers. Participants answer simple q…
Sponsor: University Hospital, Ghent • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 01, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Brain scans may predict recovery from ICU delirium in lung failure patients
Knowledge-focused TerminatedThis study investigates cognitive problems in intensive care patients with acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) who develop delirium (sudden confusion). Researchers use a non-invasive EEG cap and auditory tests to measure brain activity at the bedside. The goal is to identi…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University Hospital, Toulouse • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 01, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New Light-Based sensors could spot hidden heart defects in newborns
Knowledge-focused ENROLLING_BY_INVITATIONThis study tests whether combining standard monitoring tools with new light-based sensors can better detect a dangerous narrowing of the aorta in newborns. Infants under one month old with suspected aortic arch obstruction will be monitored using resonance Raman spectroscopy, pul…
Sponsor: Boston Children's Hospital • 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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Scientists hunt for clues in the blood to predict lung fibrosis outcomes
Knowledge-focused ENROLLING_BY_INVITATIONThis study looks for biological markers in blood and lung samples from people with idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF) and other interstitial lung diseases. The goal is to find markers that can predict how the disease will progress and to group patients into subtypes. Researchers…
Sponsor: University of Edinburgh • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 01, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New test could predict immunotherapy success from live tumor samples
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis observational study collects extra tumor tissue from 416 people with various cancers (bladder, kidney, colorectal, head and neck, liver, lung, skin, endometrial) during routine biopsies. The goal is to develop and train a 'live tumor diagnostic platform' that can predict whe…
Sponsor: Elephas • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 01, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Wearable sensors could revolutionize monitoring of rare muscle disease
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study tests whether wearable sensors worn on the wrist and as a pendant can accurately track changes in arm and leg function in people with inclusion body myositis (IBM), a rare muscle disease that causes progressive weakness. Researchers aim to see if these sensors can prov…
Sponsor: University of Kansas Medical Center • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 01, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can ketamine help new moms after C-Section? early study suspended
Knowledge-focused TerminatedThis Phase 1 study aims to understand how the body processes ketamine after a cesarean delivery, and whether it can help with postpartum depression and pain. Fifty participants will receive a low-dose ketamine infusion, and researchers will measure drug levels and side effects. T…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: University of Utah • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 01, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New registry aims to unlock mysteries of Pregnancy-Related aortic tears
Knowledge-focused ENROLLING_BY_INVITATIONThis study is a national registry in China that will track 500 women who experience an aortic dissection (a tear in the main artery) during pregnancy or within 12 weeks after giving birth. Researchers will collect information on treatments and outcomes for both mothers and babies…
Sponsor: DeltaHealth Hospital · Shanghai • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 28, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a tablet and home monitors help you manage diabetes and high blood pressure?
Knowledge-focused ENROLLING_BY_INVITATIONThis study compares two ways of delivering a health and wellness program to people with chronic conditions like diabetes and high blood pressure. One group gets a kit with a tablet and home monitors for blood pressure and blood sugar; the other gets standard phone calls. The goal…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Virginia Commonwealth University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 28, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New study watches how kidney drug works in real life
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis observational study follows over 4,600 adults with chronic kidney disease and type 2 diabetes who are starting finerenone, a drug that helps slow kidney damage. Researchers will collect data from routine doctor visits over 12 months to understand why doctors prescribe it, ho…
Sponsor: Bayer • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 28, 2026 00:00 UTC
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MS drug levels in breast milk under study for nursing moms
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study looks at how much of the multiple sclerosis drug ofatumumab gets into breast milk. About 24 women with relapsing MS who are breastfeeding and starting or restarting ofatumumab will provide milk samples. The goal is to measure drug concentrations, which may help guide f…
Phase: PHASE4 • Sponsor: Novartis Pharmaceuticals • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 28, 2026 00:00 UTC
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EHR nudges aim to curb sleep pill overuse in primary care
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study tests whether simple changes to electronic health records can help doctors prescribe fewer Z-drugs (like Ambien) for insomnia. About 444 primary care clinicians will be randomly assigned to receive either a default of only 10 pills for new orders, an alert suggesting a…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Southern California • 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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Jaw surgery showdown: custom implants vs. traditional splints
Knowledge-focused ENROLLING_BY_INVITATIONThis trial tests whether a custom-made implant (patient-specific implant) or a standard occlusal splint is more accurate for positioning the upper jaw during corrective jaw surgery. Twenty adults with jaw deformities will be randomly assigned to one of the two methods. The goal i…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Future University in Egypt • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 28, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Will this new pill mess with your cholesterol meds?
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis early-stage trial in 48 healthy volunteers checks whether a new drug called elecoglipron changes how the body processes two common statins (atorvastatin and rosuvastatin). Participants take the statin alone and later with elecoglipron, and researchers measure drug levels in …
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: AstraZeneca • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:03 UTC
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Scientists map the Brain's speech decoder
Knowledge-focused ENROLLING_BY_INVITATIONThis study investigates how the brain processes speech sounds to understand language. Researchers will record brain activity from people with epilepsy or brain tumors who already have electrodes implanted for medical reasons. Participants listen to short speech sounds while their…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of California, San Francisco • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:03 UTC
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Real-World study tracks elidel use in asian kids with eczema
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study is observing how Elidel cream (pimecrolimus) is actually used in South and East Asian children aged 3 months to 12 years with mild to moderate atopic dermatitis (eczema). Researchers are tracking changes in eczema severity, itching, and sleep loss over the treatment pe…
Sponsor: BGP Products Operations GmbH, a Viatris company • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:03 UTC
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French researchers dive into gambling addiction: first detailed look at At-Risk players
Knowledge-focused UNKNOWN_STATUSThis study aims to describe French gamblers who are at risk or have a pathological gambling problem. Researchers will collect information on their gambling history, personality, and other health issues. The goal is to compare this data with studies from other countries and to tes…
Sponsor: Nantes University Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:03 UTC
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Alzheimer's gut study pulled before it even started
Knowledge-focused TerminatedThis study aimed to see if Alzheimer's disease affects the nerves in the gut, similar to what happens in Parkinson's disease. Researchers planned to take extra colon biopsies during routine colonoscopies from people with Alzheimer's, Parkinson's, and healthy individuals to compar…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Nantes University Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:03 UTC
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Brain test could revolutionize alcohol addiction treatment
Knowledge-focused ENROLLING_BY_INVITATIONThis study aims to test a new assessment tool called the ANA, which uses surveys and computer tasks to measure three key brain functions related to addiction. Researchers will study 1,400 adults with alcohol use disorder to see how these brain functions relate to drinking behavio…
Sponsor: National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:03 UTC
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AI reads heart scans to predict which children will develop serious complications
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study explores whether artificial intelligence can predict which children with a type of heart hole (perimembranous ventricular septal defect) will later develop complications like valve problems or blockages. Researchers will analyze past echocardiogram reports and medical …
Sponsor: Xinhua Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:02 UTC
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Parenting program aims to boost health in latino kids
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study tests if a special parenting program (Attachment Biobehavioral Catch-Up) can help low-income Latino children have fewer common illnesses, better sleep, and healthier weight. About 260 mothers and their 9-month-old babies will take part. The program focuses on strengthe…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Maryland, Baltimore • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:02 UTC
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Brain training after injury: who benefits most?
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study looks at whether intensive computer-based brain exercises can improve memory, attention, and problem-solving in people who have had a brain injury. Thirty adults aged 25-65 with mild cognitive problems will train on a computer for 45-60 minutes a day, five days a week,…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Brigham and Women's Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:02 UTC
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Texting your doctor: a new way to tame IBD?
Knowledge-focused ENROLLING_BY_INVITATIONThis study looks at whether regular text message check-ins and the ability to text your IBD care team can improve disease management and quality of life. About 900 people with Crohn's disease or ulcerative colitis will take part. Some will get extra symptom surveys and texting ac…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:02 UTC
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Can a One-Page guide spark better End-of-Life talks for dementia patients?
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study tests a short guide called the 'Jumpstart Guide' to help doctors have better conversations with dementia patients and their families about healthcare goals. Over 1,800 patients and their caregivers are taking part. Researchers will compare whether those whose doctors u…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Washington • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:02 UTC
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New study aims to improve care for young people with psychosis
Knowledge-focused TerminatedThis study is creating a learning healthcare system for OnTrackNY, a program that helps young people (ages 16-30) who have recently experienced psychosis. Researchers will collect data and feedback from participants, families, and clinicians to continuously improve care. The goal…
Sponsor: New York State Psychiatric Institute • 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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Hepatitis b breakthrough? study checks if bepirovirsen response lasts
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study follows about 360 people with chronic hepatitis B who had a good response to the experimental drug bepirovirsen in earlier trials. No new drug is given; researchers simply monitor whether the response lasts over time. Participants may or may not continue standard antiv…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: GlaxoSmithKline • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:02 UTC
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Scientists watch the Brain's emotion network in real time
Knowledge-focused ENROLLING_BY_INVITATIONThis study investigates how the brain's emotion network works by recording brain activity directly from the surface of the brain in people with epilepsy who are already undergoing surgery for seizure monitoring. Participants watch short video clips designed to trigger emotions li…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of California, San Francisco • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:02 UTC
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Heart mapping study aims to understand electrical vs. mechanical timing in fallot patients
Knowledge-focused TerminatedThis study was designed to compare electrical and mechanical activation of the right ventricle in adults who had surgery for Tetralogy of Fallot, a congenital heart condition. Researchers planned to use 3D mapping and imaging to see if electrical signals match the heart's physica…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University Hospital, Bordeaux • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:02 UTC
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Magnesium may supercharge spinning workouts for heart and fitness gains
Knowledge-focused ENROLLING_BY_INVITATIONThis study looks at whether taking magnesium supplements while doing spinning (indoor cycling) training can improve heart function, reduce inflammation and oxidative stress, and boost aerobic capacity. Healthy men aged 18 to 30 will be assigned to spinning with or without magnesi…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Karamanoğlu Mehmetbey University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:02 UTC
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Scientists Fine-Tune diagnostic tools for autonomic nervous system disorders
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study aims to improve how doctors test for autonomic failure, a condition where the body's automatic functions like blood pressure control don't work properly. Researchers will use advanced imaging, sweat tests, and skin biopsies in up to 89 adults with Parkinson's disease, …
Sponsor: National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:02 UTC
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Can therapy rewire the PTSD brain? new study investigates
Knowledge-focused ENROLLING_BY_INVITATIONThis study tracks 130 adults with PTSD from childhood trauma as they undergo Cognitive Processing Therapy. Researchers will measure brain activity, genetics, and behavior before and after treatment to understand how recovery happens. The goal is to uncover biological markers of P…
Sponsor: Milissa Kaufman • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:02 UTC
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Global registry launches to unlock secrets of rare blood disorder
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study is a global registry that will follow about 500 people with pyruvate kinase (PK) deficiency, a rare inherited anemia, for up to 9 years. Researchers will collect medical data to better understand the disease's natural history, treatments, and complications. No new drug…
Sponsor: Agios Pharmaceuticals, Inc. • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:02 UTC
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Brain fog in fibromyalgia: study probes hidden links to thinking skills
Knowledge-focused ENROLLING_BY_INVITATIONThis study investigates factors that may influence cognitive skills—like memory, attention, and problem-solving—in women diagnosed with fibromyalgia. Researchers will assess thinking abilities using a detailed cognitive test and measure how fibromyalgia affects daily life. The go…
Sponsor: Zülal TATAR • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:02 UTC
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Kidney dialysis drug study pulled before it started
Knowledge-focused TerminatedThis study was designed to see how a low dose of bevacizumab (Avastin) behaves in the body and whether it safely lowers a certain protein (VEGF-A) in people with kidney failure on dialysis. The goal was to gather information for a future trial on preventing dialysis access failur…
Phase: EARLY_PHASE1 • Sponsor: Mayo Clinic • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:02 UTC
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Nurse Well-Being under the microscope: 21,300 mayo nurses surveyed for moral injury and PTSD
Knowledge-focused ENROLLING_BY_INVITATIONThis study surveys over 21,000 nurses at Mayo Clinic to measure levels of moral distress, moral injury, and post-traumatic stress. Participants fill out questionnaires about their experiences and well-being. The goal is to understand how these issues vary by work setting, special…
Sponsor: Mayo Clinic • 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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Scientists probe the vagus nerve: what happens when It's stimulated?
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study looks at how vagus nerve stimulation (VNS) affects the nervous system, heart, immune system, and metabolism in people who already have a VNS device for epilepsy or depression. Researchers will measure things like nerve activity, blood pressure, and heart rate during di…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Minnesota • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:02 UTC
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Alzheimer's risk test results: what happens when you find out?
Knowledge-focused ENROLLING_BY_INVITATIONThis study looks at how adults at risk for Alzheimer's disease react after learning their amyloid and tau biomarker test results. Researchers will track changes in distress, stigma, quality of life, and future planning over time. The goal is to understand the psychological and be…
Sponsor: University of Wisconsin, Madison • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:01 UTC
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Brain scans reveal hidden scars of childhood abuse in women
Knowledge-focused ENROLLING_BY_INVITATIONThis study looks at how childhood abuse and neglect change the brain in women with PTSD or dissociative identity disorder. Researchers will use MRI scans and cognitive tests to measure brain activity related to attention, emotions, and feelings of detachment. The goal is to bette…
Sponsor: Mclean Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:01 UTC
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AI chatbots for mental health: what do patients really think?
Knowledge-focused ENROLLING_BY_INVITATIONThis observational study surveys 150 adults with severe mental illness to learn how they use AI chatbots for mental health support. Participants answer a one-time anonymous online survey about their experiences, expectations, and concerns. The goal is to understand usage patterns…
Sponsor: Medizinische Hochschule Brandenburg Theodor Fontane • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:01 UTC
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Massive claims study aims to validate Real-World evidence for heart failure drugs
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study uses healthcare claims data from nearly 40,000 people to see if the results of a major clinical trial (EMPEROR-Preserved) can be reproduced in a real-world setting. Researchers are comparing two diabetes drugs, empagliflozin and sitagliptin, in patients with heart fail…
Sponsor: Brigham and Women's Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:01 UTC
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Scientists hunt for clues to diagnose Parkinson's earlier
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study aims to identify biomarkers—biological clues in the body—that can help distinguish between Parkinson's disease and similar conditions like progressive supranuclear palsy and multiple system atrophy. Researchers will follow people with early-stage parkinsonism and healt…
Sponsor: Non-profit organization for scientific research in Parkinson's disease and related disorders • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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Hidden danger in the ICU: study reveals how often staff face assault
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study examines how often healthcare workers in a hospital's intensive care unit (ICU) experience physical, verbal, or sexual assaults from patients or their relatives. Researchers will review medical records of 865 adults who were in the ICU and had a reported incident of vi…
Sponsor: University Hospital, Basel, Switzerland • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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10-Year depression study aims to unlock personalized treatment clues
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study follows 2,500 people aged 10 and older with depression or bipolar depression over 10 years. Researchers collect data on symptoms, brain scans, genetics, and lifestyle to find patterns that predict how someone will respond to different treatments. No experimental drugs …
Sponsor: University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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AI and wearables join forces to uncover Dementia's hidden clues
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study investigates how genetic, lifestyle, and biological factors relate to memory and thinking problems in people over 60 with Alzheimer's disease, Parkinson's disease, or mild cognitive impairment. Researchers will use brain scans, spinal fluid and blood tests, and data fr…
Sponsor: IRCCS San Raffaele Roma • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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One yoga session may boost heart health overnight
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study tests whether a single evening yoga session can improve sleep and heart health in adults aged 18–40, both those with insomnia and healthy sleepers. Participants will try a moderate-intensity vinyasa yoga session, a gentle yoga session, and a quiet rest period on separa…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Caitlin Cheruka • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:07 UTC
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New tool could predict who will suffer from steroid side effects
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study aims to create a tool that predicts which patients with inflammatory rheumatic diseases (like rheumatoid arthritis, vasculitis, or polymyalgia rheumatica) will develop serious side effects from long-term steroid use. Researchers will collect routine medical data—such a…
Sponsor: University Hospital, Brest • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:07 UTC
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Which country handles mentally ill offenders better? a Head-to-Head study
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study follows 600 mentally ill offenders in Italy and California over three years to compare two very different treatment systems. Italy uses community-based care, while California relies on long-term hospital stays. Researchers will track violence, recovery, and functioning…
Sponsor: University of Bari • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:02 UTC