Endocrine system disorder
MONDO:0005151A disease involving the endocrine system.
Also known as: disease of endocrine system, disease or disorder of endocrine system, disorder of endocrine system, endocrine disease, endocrine disorder, endocrine system disease, endocrine system disease or disorder, endocrine system disorder
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Can a Two-Drug combo finally beat chronic hepatitis b?
⭐️ CURE ⭐️ CompletedThis phase 2 trial is testing whether a combination of two experimental drugs, BRII-835 and BRII-179, can clear the hepatitis B virus from the body in adults with chronic infection. Participants will receive the drug combination and then be monitored to see if they can safely sto…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Brii Biosciences Limited • Aim: ⭐️ CURE ⭐️
Last updated Jul 25, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Shorter hepatitis c treatment may be just as effective
⭐️ CURE ⭐️ CompletedThis study tests whether 12 weeks of a three-drug antiviral combination works as well as 24 weeks for curing hepatitis C in people with chronic liver disease. Researchers will enroll 192 patients who have not been treated before and randomly assign them to either the shorter or l…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Indus Hospital and Health Network • Aim: ⭐️ CURE ⭐️
Last updated Jul 16, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could a Lower-Dose polio vaccine help eradicate the disease?
⭐️ VACCINE ⭐️ CompletedThis study tests a hexavalent vaccine that protects against six diseases, including polio, but uses a lower dose of the inactivated polio vaccine (IPV). The goal is to see if this reduced-dose version works as well as the standard full-dose vaccine in infants. Around 1,500 health…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Serum Institute of India Pvt. Ltd. • Aim: ⭐️ VACCINE ⭐️
Last updated Jul 03, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New oral drug targets Cancer's growth engine in advanced tumours
Disease control CompletedThis trial investigates an experimental oral drug, LY3143921 hydrate, which blocks a protein called Cdc7 that cancer cells need to divide. It is being tested in adults with advanced solid tumours, including colorectal, ovarian, lung, and pancreatic cancers, that have not responde…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Cancer Research UK • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 19, 2026 11:00 UTC
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Can a hormone pill shrink painful ovarian cysts?
Disease control CompletedThis trial tests whether a daily dienogest tablet can shrink endometriomas (ovarian cysts caused by endometriosis) and ease period pain better than a combined oral contraceptive pill. Women aged 18 to 40 with symptomatic endometriomas will take one of the two treatments for three…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Mst.Sumyara Khatun • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 19, 2026 11:00 UTC
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Walk and eat your way to a sharper mind? new study tests lifestyle fix for fatty liver
Disease control CompletedThis study tests whether a Mediterranean diet and regular walking can improve memory and thinking in adults with non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD). 45 participants aged 18-42 will be split into three groups: general health advice, a structured Mediterranean diet, or the d…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Khyber Medical University Peshawar • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 19, 2026 11:00 UTC
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Can a triple attack shrink untreatable liver tumors?
Disease control CompletedThis trial is testing whether combining a procedure that blocks blood flow to tumors (TACE) with two drugs—sintilimab, which boosts the immune system, and bevacizumab, which cuts off tumor blood supply—can safely and effectively treat liver cancer that cannot be surgically remove…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Second Affiliated Hospital of Guangzhou Medical University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 19, 2026 11:00 UTC
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A simple IV fluid choice could tame pancreatitis severity
Disease control CompletedThis trial tests whether the type of IV fluid given to people with acute pancreatitis affects how severe the disease becomes. About 800 adults with acute pancreatitis will be randomly assigned to receive either lactated Ringer's solution or normal saline for at least 48 hours. Th…
Phase: PHASE4 • Sponsor: Enrique de-Madaria • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 19, 2026 11:00 UTC
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New combo attack on stubborn cancers shows promise in early trial
Disease control CompletedThis phase II trial tests whether combining the immunotherapy drug nivolumab with the chemotherapy drug temozolomide can shrink tumors in people with small-cell lung cancer that has returned or not responded to treatment, or advanced neuroendocrine tumors. About 55 participants w…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Dwight Owen • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 19, 2026 11:00 UTC
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Could a common ED drug boost fertility in PCOS?
Disease control CompletedThis trial asks whether adding sildenafil citrate to the standard fertility drug clomiphene citrate can improve ovulation and pregnancy rates in women with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) who have been trying to conceive for over two years. About 98 women aged 18–45 will be rand…
Phase: PHASE4 • Sponsor: Nishtar Medical University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 19, 2026 11:00 UTC
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Can a common spice boost liver health in fatty liver disease?
Disease control CompletedThis trial tests whether adding sumac spice to a calorie-restricted diet can improve liver function and metabolic health in adults with obesity and non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD). About 100 participants aged 30-60 will be randomly assigned to take either a placebo or o…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Lahore • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 19, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New cocktail of three drugs tested for tough bladder cancers
Disease control CompletedThis early-phase trial tested a combination of two chemotherapy drugs (gemcitabine and carboplatin) plus lenalidomide, a drug that blocks blood vessel growth in tumors, in 18 adults with advanced solid tumors, especially urothelial (bladder) cancer. The main goal was to find the …
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 19, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Coffee and tea: a new weapon against fatty liver?
Disease control CompletedThis study tests whether adding Turkish coffee or green tea to a Mediterranean diet can reduce liver fat in people with non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD). Participants will follow a 12-week diet plan and drink either Turkish coffee twice daily, green tea three times daily…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Okan University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 19, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a simple education program boost vitamin d in hypothyroid patients?
Disease control CompletedThis study tests whether a pharmacist-led education program can help women with hypothyroidism and low vitamin D levels improve their vitamin D levels and medication habits. Sixty women will be split into two groups: one receives standard care, the other gets counseling, brochure…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Karadeniz Technical University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 19, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can Mountain-Like workouts help fatty liver? small trial aims to find out
Disease control CompletedThis study tests whether aerobic exercise in simulated altitude (normobaric hypoxia) can improve body composition and metabolism in people with MASLD, a type of fatty liver disease. Twenty sedentary adults with MASLD will walk on a treadmill for 8 weeks, either in mild altitude o…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Trieste • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 19, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Immune cells supercharged to fight cancer: early trial shows promise
Disease control CompletedThis early-phase trial tested whether giving patients their own natural killer (NK) cells, boosted by the drug bortezomib, is safe for treating advanced cancers like leukemia, lung, and pancreatic cancer. Thirty-five adults whose cancers had not responded to standard treatments r…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 19, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Daily pill could offer new hope for weight loss in east asian adults
Disease control CompletedThis Phase 3 trial is testing whether a once-daily 50 mg semaglutide tablet can help East Asian adults with overweight or obesity lose weight. Participants will take either the active tablet or a placebo for 68 weeks, alongside lifestyle counseling on diet and physical activity. …
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Novo Nordisk A/S • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 16, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Ancient herbal recipe put to the test for waning fertility
Disease control CompletedThis study looks at whether a traditional Chinese herbal formula, Guishen Yijing, can help women with diminished ovarian reserve (DOR) — a condition where the ovaries have fewer eggs than expected for a woman's age. Researchers will review medical records of 126 women who took th…
Sponsor: Shi Yun • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 16, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could a simple mineral boost ovulation in PCOS?
Disease control CompletedThis trial asks whether taking magnesium oxide for three months before the fertility drug letrozole can improve ovulation rates in women with insulin-resistant polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS). About 60 subfertile women aged 18–35 will either receive magnesium oxide followed by l…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Bangladesh Medical University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 16, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could looser blood sugar targets during labor protect babies from low blood sugar?
Disease control CompletedThis study looks at whether allowing a slightly higher blood sugar range (70-110 mg/dL) during labor in mothers with diabetes can reduce the number of newborns with low blood sugar. Researchers will compare this approach to standard care in 169 pregnant women planning a vaginal d…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Pittsburgh • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 16, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Second chance: new drug offers hope for thyroid eye disease Non-Responders
Disease control CompletedThis study tested an investigational drug called VRDN-001 in 143 people with thyroid eye disease who did not improve in earlier studies. The drug aims to reduce inflammation and eye bulging by blocking a specific receptor. Researchers measured how many participants had at least a…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Viridian Therapeutics, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 16, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Experimental drug targets rare pancreatic cancer in small trial
Disease control CompletedThis phase II trial tested the drug Minnelide in 16 adults with a rare and aggressive form of pancreatic cancer called adenosquamous carcinoma of the pancreas (ASCP) that had not responded to prior treatments. Participants took Minnelide by mouth daily for 21 days of each 28-day …
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 16, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a hormone drug shrink painful ovarian cysts better than the pill?
Disease control CompletedThis trial tests whether elagolix, a hormone-blocking drug, can shrink endometriomas (ovarian cysts caused by endometriosis) and ease severe period pain better than the combined birth control pill. Women aged 18-40 with symptomatic endometriomas (2-5 cm) will take either elagolix…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Mst.Sumyara Khatun • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 15, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New diabetes pill shows promise in japanese trial
Disease control CompletedThis study tests whether a new tablet formulation of semaglutide (oral semaglutide D) works as well as the approved version in Japanese adults with type 2 diabetes. About 264 participants will take either the new or approved tablet once daily for 27 weeks. Researchers will compar…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Novo Nordisk A/S • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 15, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can math make thyroid hormone therapy more precise?
Disease control CompletedThis trial tests a new way to personalize the dose of levothyroxine, a thyroid hormone medication, for people who have had surgery for thyroid cancer. Using mathematical and statistical models, the approach aims to predict the best dose for each individual, potentially reducing s…
Sponsor: Zhejiang Provincial People's Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 15, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can heated chemotherapy improve ovarian cancer outcomes?
Disease control CompletedThis trial is testing a procedure called HIPEC, where a heated chemotherapy drug (cisplatin) is delivered directly into the abdomen after surgery to remove visible cancer. The goal is to find the safest dose that can be used in patients with advanced ovarian, fallopian tube, or p…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Gustave Roussy, Cancer Campus, Grand Paris • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 15, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can aspirin or diabetes drugs tame fatty liver? new study reveals results
Disease control CompletedThis study looked at whether aspirin or a diabetes drug called an SGLT2 inhibitor (like dapagliflozin) can improve liver health in people with type 2 diabetes and non-alcoholic fatty liver disease. Researchers measured liver enzymes, cholesterol, and liver stiffness (using FibroS…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Galala University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 15, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Seaweed extract may tackle fatty liver Disease—A trial puts it to the test
Disease control CompletedThis study tests whether a supplement made from brown algae and chromium picolinate, when added to a calorie-controlled Mediterranean diet, can reduce fat buildup in the liver. Adults with metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease (MASLD) and metabolic syndrome wil…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Genova • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 15, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New liver drug safety trial begins for hepatitis b scarring
Disease control CompletedThis study tests a drug called hydronidone in 300 adults with liver scarring (fibrosis or cirrhosis) from chronic hepatitis B. Participants take the drug three times daily for 28 days to see if it is safe. The main goal is to track any side effects.
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Beijing Continent Pharmaceutical Co, Ltd. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 15, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New antibody drug shows promise for bulging eyes in thyroid disease
Disease control CompletedThis Phase 3 trial tested an investigational drug called veligrotug (VRDN-001) in 188 people with chronic thyroid eye disease. The drug is an antibody that blocks a protein involved in the disease. The main goal was to see if it could reduce eye bulging (proptosis) compared to a …
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Viridian Therapeutics, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 15, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New pill aims to halt liver scarring in hepatitis b and fatty liver patients
Disease control CompletedThis study tests a drug called hydronidone in 200 adults with liver fibrosis caused by chronic hepatitis B or fatty liver disease. Participants take three capsules three times daily for 28 days. The main goal is to check for side effects, not to measure how well the drug works.
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Beijing Continent Pharmaceutical Co, Ltd. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 15, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New cocktail of drugs aims to tackle tough lung cancer
Disease control CompletedThis phase 2 trial tests whether adding experimental drugs (MK-4830, boserolimab, or lenvatinib) to the standard combination of pembrolizumab and chemotherapy can improve outcomes for people with extensive-stage small cell lung cancer. Participants receive one of these new combin…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 15, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can an app and cash rewards tame type 1 diabetes in young adults?
Disease control CompletedThis trial tests a digital health program designed to help young adults with type 1 diabetes improve their blood sugar control. Participants use the SweetGoals app to set and track behavioral goals, and some also receive financial incentives for meeting those goals or access to w…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Trustees of Dartmouth College • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 15, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug batoclimab shows promise for Hard-to-Treat Graves' disease
Disease control CompletedThis study tested a drug called batoclimab in 35 adults with Graves' disease whose thyroid hormone levels were still high despite taking standard antithyroid drugs. The goal was to see if batoclimab could help bring those levels back to normal or below over 24 weeks. Batoclimab w…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Immunovant Sciences GmbH • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 15, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a glowing dye help surgeons remove pituitary tumors more completely?
Disease control CompletedThis trial tests whether giving a fluorescent dye called indocyanine green during endoscopic surgery helps surgeons remove non-functioning pituitary macroadenomas more completely. About 34 adults with these tumors will be randomly assigned to receive the dye or not during surgery…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Tomislav Felbabić • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 15, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New pill aims to tame liver scarring in hepatitis b
Disease control CompletedThis study tests a drug called hydronidone in 150 adults with liver scarring caused by chronic hepatitis B. Participants take the capsules three times daily for 28 days. The main goal is to check for side effects and ensure the drug is safe. This is an early-phase trial, so it fo…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Beijing Continent Pharmaceutical Co, Ltd. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 15, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New pill for diabetes shows promise in Real-World study
Disease control CompletedThis study will follow about 470 adults with type 2 diabetes who are starting oral semaglutide as part of their normal care. Researchers will track changes in blood sugar (HbA1c) and body weight over 5 to 7 months. The goal is to see how well the medication works when prescribed …
Sponsor: Novo Nordisk A/S • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 15, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug shows promise for bulging eyes in thyroid disease
Disease control CompletedThis completed Phase 3 trial tested a drug called VRDN-001 in 231 people with thyroid eye disease (TED). The drug works by blocking a receptor involved in inflammation and swelling. The main goal was to check safety and tolerability, with secondary goals including measuring chang…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Viridian Therapeutics, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 15, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a targeted antibody calm thyroid eye disease?
Disease control CompletedThis trial tests whether veligrotug, an antibody that blocks a receptor involved in inflammation, can reduce eye bulging and swelling in people with active thyroid eye disease. Participants receive five infusions of the drug or a placebo. The study measures how many people see a …
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Viridian Therapeutics, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 15, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New diabetes drug shows promise in early trial
Disease control CompletedThis study tested a new medicine called NNC0487-0111 in 448 adults with type 2 diabetes. Participants received either a once-weekly injection, a daily pill, or a placebo for about 43 weeks. The goal was to see how well different doses lower blood sugar and body weight.
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Novo Nordisk A/S • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 15, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New weekly shot shows promise for diabetes and weight loss
Disease control CompletedThis study tested a new medicine called NNC0519-0130 in 299 adults with type 2 diabetes. The goal was to see if a once-weekly injection can lower blood sugar and body weight. Participants received up to 7 different doses for about 40 weeks. The results will help find the best dos…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Novo Nordisk A/S • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 15, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a single pill tackle both fatty liver and diabetes?
Disease control CompletedThis trial tests an experimental oral drug called HTD1801 in adults with nonalcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH), a serious liver condition, along with liver fibrosis and type 2 diabetes or prediabetes. Participants receive either HTD1801 or a placebo to see if the drug can improve l…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: HighTide Therapeutics (Hong Kong) Limited • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 14, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a heart drug tame blood sugar and weight in diabetes?
Disease control CompletedThis phase 2 trial tests whether adding nicorandil, a drug typically used for heart conditions, can improve blood sugar control and reduce body weight in obese people with type 2 diabetes who are already taking sulfonylureas. About 46 adults with a BMI over 30 will receive nicora…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Tanta University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 14, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Targeted drug regorafenib tested in rare thyroid cancer
Disease control CompletedThis phase II study tests the targeted therapy regorafenib (Stivarga) in 8 people with metastatic medullary thyroid cancer that has progressed after prior treatment. The drug aims to block cancer growth by targeting specific proteins. Researchers are measuring how long participan…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Dana-Farber Cancer Institute • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 14, 2026 00:00 UTC
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A bowl of oats a day: could it boost calcium in pregnancy?
Disease control CompletedThis trial tests whether eating oat-based porridge daily, alongside standard prenatal calcium and vitamin D supplements, can improve calcium and vitamin D levels in pregnant women with mild to moderate hypocalcemia. Researchers will measure blood levels at weeks 8 and 33 of pregn…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Lahore Hospital (ULH) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 14, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could a higher dose of letrozole unlock fertility for women with PCOS?
Disease control CompletedThis trial is testing whether a higher dose of the fertility drug letrozole (10 mg) works better than the standard lower dose (5 mg) for stimulating ovulation in infertile women with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS). About 86 women aged 18-35 with PCOS will take one of the two do…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Mst.Sumyara Khatun • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 14, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a new oral drug outsmart Radioiodine-Resistant thyroid cancer?
Disease control CompletedThis phase II trial is testing an oral drug called RAD001 (everolimus) in people with advanced thyroid cancer that no longer responds to radioactive iodine treatment. The drug works by blocking a key growth pathway (mTOR) in cancer cells. The study aims to see if RAD001 can slow …
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Dana-Farber Cancer Institute • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 14, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a new drug combo shrink Hard-to-Treat tumors?
Disease control CompletedThis trial is testing whether an experimental drug called JS015, when combined with standard chemotherapy or immunotherapy, is safe and effective for people with advanced solid tumors that have not responded to prior treatment. The study includes patients with certain cancers lik…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Shanghai Junshi Bioscience Co., Ltd. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 14, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New radiation beads take on standard chemo for liver cancer
Disease control CompletedThis study compares a new treatment called TheraSphere (tiny radioactive beads) to standard chemoembolization for people with liver cancer that cannot be removed by surgery. About 92 Chinese adults with early-to-mid stage liver cancer will be randomly assigned to one of the two t…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Boston Scientific Corporation • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 14, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Experimental COM902 drug shows promise in early cancer trial
Disease control CompletedThis early-phase study tested an experimental drug called COM902, alone or with other drugs, in 94 people with advanced cancers like ovarian, lung, and colon cancer. The main goal was to check safety and find the right dose. Researchers also looked for early signs that the drug m…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Compugen Ltd • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 14, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a common diabetes drug reshape PCOS metabolism?
Disease control CompletedThis trial follows women with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) who take metformin, a standard diabetes medication, for six months. Researchers track changes in insulin resistance, iron levels, erythropoietin, cholesterol, and blood counts at three and six months. The goal is to s…
Phase: PHASE4 • Sponsor: Jerash Private University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 14, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can exercise beat NASH? new trial seeks the perfect dose
Disease control CompletedThis study aims to find the most effective amount of exercise to reduce liver fat in people with NASH, a serious liver disease. Researchers will compare different exercise doses in 45 sedentary adults aged 18-69 with NASH and early-stage liver scarring. The goal is to provide cle…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Milton S. Hershey Medical Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 14, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Smart insulin pump aims to end dangerous nighttime blood sugar swings
Disease control CompletedThis trial tests a smart insulin pump algorithm designed to automatically adjust insulin delivery during the night to keep blood sugar levels in a safe range. The algorithm predicts when blood sugar might drop too low and pauses insulin, and when it might rise too high, it gives …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Jaeb Center for Health Research • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 13, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Weekly insulin shot could replace daily pokes for diabetes
Disease control CompletedThis study tested a new insulin called icodec that is injected just once a week, compared to the standard daily insulin glargine, in 429 adults with type 2 diabetes. Participants received either the weekly or daily insulin for 6 months. The goal was to see if the weekly shot cont…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Novo Nordisk A/S • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 13, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Weekly insulin shot could replace daily jabs for diabetes
Disease control CompletedThis study tested a new insulin called icodec that is injected just once a week, compared to standard daily insulin shots, in over 1,000 adults with type 2 diabetes who had never used insulin before. The goal was to see if the weekly shot controls blood sugar just as well as dail…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Novo Nordisk A/S • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 13, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a puff of insulin replace a needle for diabetes?
Disease control CompletedThis trial tests whether inhaled insulin (Exubera) can control blood sugar as well as insulin glargine (Lantus) injections in adults with type 2 diabetes who are not well controlled on two or more oral medications. Participants will receive either inhaled insulin before meals or …
Phase: PHASE4 • Sponsor: Pfizer • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 13, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New diabetes drug HTD1801 put to the test in 551-Person trial
Disease control CompletedThis Phase 3 trial tested whether HTD1801 (berberine ursodeoxycholate) can help people with type 2 diabetes who aren't well controlled on metformin alone. Over 500 participants received either the drug or a placebo for 24 weeks. The main goal was to see if the drug lowered blood …
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Shenzhen HighTide Biopharmaceutical Ltd. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 13, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a puff of insulin replace a daily shot for diabetes?
Disease control CompletedThis trial tests whether an inhaled form of insulin (Exubera) can control blood sugar as effectively as a daily insulin injection (Lantus) in adults with type 2 diabetes who are not well controlled on two or more oral medications. Participants are randomly assigned to add either …
Phase: PHASE4 • Sponsor: Pfizer • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 13, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Smartphone app aims to simplify insulin dosing for type 1 diabetes
Disease control CompletedThis study tests whether a mobile app can help people with type 1 diabetes adjust their insulin doses better than standard care. About 50 participants over age 15 will use the app or receive usual care for 3 months. The main goal is to see if the app improves blood sugar control,…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Baghdad • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 13, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Immune booster after CAR-T shows promise in early lymphoma trial
Disease control CompletedThis early-phase study tested an experimental drug called NT-I7 (efineptakin alfa) in 17 people with relapsed or refractory large B-cell lymphoma who had already received CAR-T cell therapy. The goal was to see if giving NT-I7 after CAR-T is safe and tolerable, and to look for ea…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: NeoImmuneTech • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 12, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a higher starting dose of thyroid hormone speed up recovery in newborns?
Disease control CompletedThis trial tests whether a higher starting dose of levothyroxine, a thyroid hormone replacement, helps newborns with congenital hypothyroidism reach normal thyroid function faster than a moderate dose. About 100 full-term infants diagnosed at birth are randomly assigned to one of…
Phase: PHASE4 • Sponsor: Menoufia University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 12, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a peptide tame type 1 diabetes?
Disease control CompletedThis trial is testing an investigational drug called OPT101 in adults with type 1 diabetes. The goal is to see if it is safe and how it affects the immune system. Participants will receive multiple doses of the drug, and researchers will monitor for side effects and measure drug …
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Op-T LLC • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 12, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New hope for tough lung cancer: LAGOON trial tests powerful drug combo
Disease control CompletedThis study tested two new treatments for people with small cell lung cancer that came back after initial chemotherapy. The experimental drugs, lurbinectedin alone or with irinotecan, were compared to standard treatments (topotecan or irinotecan). The goal was to see if the new op…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: PharmaMar • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 12, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a cancer drug stop liver tumors from returning after ablation?
Disease control CompletedThis study is testing whether giving a PD-1 inhibitor (a type of immunotherapy) after microwave ablation can help prevent early-stage liver cancer from coming back. About 200 adults with early liver cancer will receive the drug every three weeks for nine cycles. The main goal is …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Chen Xiaoping • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 12, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New study pits rybelsus against other diabetes pills in Real-World setting
Disease control CompletedThis completed study compared the effectiveness of once-daily oral semaglutide (Rybelsus) to other oral diabetes medications in 1020 adults with type 2 diabetes who were already taking metformin. Participants were randomly assigned to receive either Rybelsus or another diabetes p…
Phase: PHASE4 • Sponsor: Novo Nordisk A/S • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 12, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a black seed extract boost immunotherapy against a rare cancer?
Disease control CompletedThis pilot trial is testing whether adding NP-101, a compound from black seed oil, to two immunotherapy drugs (nivolumab and ipilimumab) can help control advanced or metastatic extra-pulmonary neuroendocrine carcinoma (EP-NECA) that has progressed after initial treatment. About 1…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Amr Mohamed MD • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 12, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Heated chemo during second surgery shows promise for ovarian cancer
Disease control CompletedThis study looked at whether giving heated chemotherapy directly into the abdomen during a second-look surgery is possible for people with ovarian, fallopian tube, or peritoneal cancer. Ten participants who had already received standard treatment were enrolled. The goal was to se…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Wake Forest University Health Sciences • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 12, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a traditional herbal remedy tame type 2 diabetes?
Disease control CompletedThis trial investigates whether a traditional herbal drug, NOSHIN SHAHD, can improve insulin resistance and reduce inflammation and oxidative stress in people with type 2 diabetes. Participants will take the herbal drug or a placebo for about six weeks, and researchers will measu…
Phase: PHASE4 • Sponsor: Kerman Medical University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 12, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Peer-Led diabetes support shows promise for older black men
Disease control CompletedThis pilot study tests whether having older Black men with diabetes lead support groups can help other older Black men better manage their type 2 diabetes. All 48 participants receive standard diabetes education, and half also get 6 months of monthly peer-led support sessions. Th…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Michigan • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 09, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could a chat group boost diabetes care in seniors?
Disease control CompletedThis study tests whether a peer-supported self-care program can improve quality of life and diabetes management in adults aged 60 and older with type 2 diabetes. Participants in the intervention group will join weekly video calls with trained peer supporters and receive support v…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Universiti Putra Malaysia • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 09, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could a Low-Calorie diet and Weight-Loss drug send type 2 diabetes into remission?
Disease control CompletedThis trial tests whether a 12-week calorie-restricted diet, combined with the weight-management drug Contrave, can help people with type 2 diabetes and obesity achieve remission. Remission means blood sugar levels drop below the diabetes threshold without needing glucose-lowering…
Phase: PHASE4 • Sponsor: Yeouido St. Mary's Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 09, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Glucose monitor may help teens avoid diabetes
Disease control CompletedThis study tests whether wearing a continuous glucose monitor (CGM) alongside lifestyle changes can improve insulin sensitivity in teens aged 10-17 with prediabetes. Fifteen overweight or obese participants will use the Dexcom G7 device to see real-time glucose data, aiming to bo…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Nemours Children's Clinic • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 09, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a smartphone app tame Alcohol-Related liver disease?
Disease control CompletedThis trial tests whether a digital clinic, delivered through a smartphone app, can improve health outcomes for people with alcohol-associated liver disease (ALD) and alcohol use disorder (AUD). Participants' doctors are randomly assigned to refer them to this digital platform in …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Mayo Clinic • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 09, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could a 16-Hour fast be the key to better blood sugar in teens?
Disease control CompletedThis trial tests whether time-limited eating—consuming all food and drinks within an 8-hour period and fasting for the remaining 16 hours—can improve blood sugar control, insulin function, and body fat in adolescents with type 2 diabetes. Participants aged 12 to 21 will follow th…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Children's Hospital Los Angeles • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 09, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Smartphone app aims to tame PCOS symptoms through diet and exercise
Disease control CompletedThis study tests whether a specially designed mobile app can help women with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) improve their eating and exercise habits. About 92 women will either use the app or receive a pamphlet with advice. The goal is to see if the app leads to better weight m…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Istanbul Medipol University Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 08, 2026 00:03 UTC
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A pocket-sized coach for insulin users? app aims to boost self-care in type 2 diabetes
Disease control CompletedThis study tests a newly developed mobile app designed for adults with type 2 diabetes who are starting insulin for the first time. The app aims to improve how people perceive insulin use and how well they manage their own care. Over one month, participants will use the app and h…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Ege University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 08, 2026 00:03 UTC
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Could dropping gluten tame blood sugar and gut woes in diabetes?
Disease control CompletedThis trial explores whether a gluten-free diet can ease digestive symptoms and improve blood sugar control in people with type 2 diabetes who have non-celiac gluten sensitivity. Participants first follow a gluten-free diet for six weeks. Those who feel better then take part in a …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: National Nutrition and Food Technology Institute • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 08, 2026 00:03 UTC
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Which colonoscopy prep works best for diabetics? new trial aims to find out
Disease control CompletedThis study compares two bowel cleansing solutions, Golytely and SUPREP, for colon cancer screening in people with diabetes. Researchers want to see which one cleans the colon better and is easier to tolerate. About 80 participants will be randomly assigned to one of the two preps…
Phase: PHASE4 • Sponsor: Eisenhower Army Medical Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 08, 2026 00:03 UTC
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Could a simple vitamin cut Post-Transplant infections?
Disease control CompletedThis trial asks whether giving vitamin D3 to people with low vitamin D before a liver transplant can reduce bacterial infections in the first three months after surgery. Adults with cirrhosis and vitamin D deficiency who are scheduled for a liver transplant will receive either we…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Institute of Liver and Biliary Sciences, India • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 08, 2026 00:03 UTC
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Gene-Targeted obesity drug shows promise in phase 3 trial
Disease control CompletedThis phase 3 trial is testing a drug called setmelanotide in people with obesity linked to certain gene variants (POMC, PCSK1, LEPR, NCOA1, or SH2B1). About 296 participants, aged 6 to 65, will receive either the drug or a placebo to see if it helps reduce body weight. The study …
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Rhythm Pharmaceuticals, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 08, 2026 00:03 UTC
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Can a new drug tame advanced solid tumors?
Disease control CompletedThis early-stage trial is testing an experimental drug called AEB1102 in people with advanced solid tumors that have not responded to standard treatments or for which no standard treatment exists. The main goal is to find the highest dose that is safe and to understand the drug's…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Immedica Pharma AB • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 08, 2026 00:03 UTC
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New weekly shot shows promise for weight loss in diabetes patients
Disease control CompletedThis study tested a new medicine called survodutide (BI 456906) to see if it helps people with overweight or obesity and type 2 diabetes lose weight. Over 750 adults received either the drug or a placebo injection once a week for about 76 weeks, along with diet and exercise advic…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Boehringer Ingelheim • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 08, 2026 00:03 UTC
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Herbal fizz tablets aim to tame type 2 diabetes
Disease control CompletedThis early study tests a herbal effervescent tablet taken twice daily before meals in 14 adults with type 2 diabetes. The goal is to see if it safely helps lower blood sugar levels (HbA1c, fasting, and after meals). Participants include those managing diabetes with diet or supple…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: NovoBliss Research Pvt Ltd • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 08, 2026 00:03 UTC
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Could common diabetes drugs reverse early memory loss?
Disease control CompletedThis study tests whether three diabetes medications—liraglutide, empagliflozin, and linagliptin—can help reverse mild cognitive impairment (early memory and thinking problems) in people with type 2 diabetes. About 396 participants will take one of the drugs for 48 weeks, with an …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: The Affiliated Nanjing Drum Tower Hospital of Nanjing University Medical School • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 08, 2026 00:03 UTC
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Can a Two-Drug combo tame a rare and aggressive gynecologic cancer?
Disease control CompletedThis phase II trial is testing whether the chemotherapy drug eribulin, given alone or combined with the immunotherapy pembrolizumab, can help people with ovarian or uterine carcinosarcoma that has returned or progressed. The study aims to see if these treatments can shrink tumors…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Australia New Zealand Gynaecological Oncology Group • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 08, 2026 00:03 UTC
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Shock therapy for diabetes: could zapping the gut end insulin shots?
Disease control CompletedThis study tests a new procedure called ReCET that uses gentle electrical pulses to regenerate the lining of the small intestine. Combined with a diabetes drug (semaglutide), the goal is to help people with type 2 diabetes stop using insulin. The study involves 32 adults and comp…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Academisch Medisch Centrum - Universiteit van Amsterdam (AMC-UvA) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 08, 2026 00:03 UTC
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Ancient herb meets modern science: could ashwagandha ease PCOS symptoms?
Disease control CompletedThis trial tests whether a standardized ashwagandha (Withania somnifera) extract, combined with vitamin D and folate, can improve depression, stress, sleep, and metabolic health in women with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS). Participants will take either the ashwagandha blend or…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Medical University of Lodz • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 08, 2026 00:03 UTC
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Can a palm oil rival olive Oil's heart benefits?
Disease control CompletedThis trial asks whether cooking with refined high-oleic palm oil can improve cholesterol and blood sugar levels as effectively as olive oil. Healthy adults will be randomly assigned to use one of the two oils in their daily cooking for four months. Researchers will measure change…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Ruby Alejandra Villamil • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 07, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can an old malaria drug boost Radiation's power against pancreatic cancer?
Disease control CompletedThis phase 2 trial is testing whether adding hydroxychloroquine to standard radiation and chemotherapy before surgery can better control pancreatic cancer. About 50 people with resectable pancreatic cancer will receive either proton or photon radiation along with capecitabine and…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Massachusetts General Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 07, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Kentucky study enlists families to fight diabetes together
Disease control CompletedThis study looks at whether involving family members can help people with type 2 diabetes in rural Kentucky eat healthier and exercise more. Researchers will work with 75 participants and their families to create a personalized nutrition and physical activity plan for 6 months. T…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: The University of Texas Medical Branch, Galveston • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 07, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Immunotherapy combo shows promise for Hard-to-Treat ovarian cancer
Disease control CompletedThis phase II trial tested two immunotherapy drugs, durvalumab and tremelimumab, in 100 women with ovarian, fallopian tube, or peritoneal cancer that had come back or stopped responding to platinum-based chemotherapy. The study compared giving the drugs together versus one after …
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: M.D. Anderson Cancer Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 07, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could a smart pen take the guesswork out of insulin dosing?
Disease control CompletedThis trial tests whether a smart insulin pen called DIA:CONN P8 can help people with type 1, type 2, or pancreatogenic diabetes better control their blood sugar. Participants use the pen for 12 weeks, and the pen automatically calculates bolus insulin doses based on meal informat…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: G2e Co., Ltd • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 07, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug combo shows promise for rare liver disease in early trial
Disease control CompletedThis early-phase study tested whether adding fenofibrate to standard treatment (ursodeoxycholic acid) helps people newly diagnosed with primary biliary cholangitis, a chronic liver disease. Thirty adults participated to see if the combination could normalize liver enzyme levels a…
Phase: EARLY_PHASE1 • Sponsor: Han Ying • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 07, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Prescribing food: could a diet of medically tailored meals tame diabetes?
Disease control CompletedThis trial tests whether a 'food as medicine' program can help people with diabetes better control their blood sugar. Participants receive weekly medically tailored meals, nutrition classes led by dietitians, and vouchers for fresh produce. The study will measure changes in HbA1c…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Indiana University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 07, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can tighter blood pressure control save hearts in diabetes? massive trial aims to find out
Disease control CompletedThis large study is testing whether a lower blood pressure target can reduce major heart problems like heart attacks, strokes, and heart failure in people with type 2 diabetes. About 9,500 participants with high blood pressure and high cardiovascular risk are being randomly assig…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Hospital Israelita Albert Einstein • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 06, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a simple belly press make liver cancer radiation more precise?
Disease control CompletedThis trial is testing a new abdominal compression technique to reduce breathing-related movement of liver tumors during radiation therapy. The study will compare this novel method with current compression devices and traditional thermoplastic masks in 120 adults receiving radiati…
Sponsor: Southern Medical University, China • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 06, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Immune drug plus targeted chemo shows promise for liver cancer in early trial
Disease control CompletedThis early-phase study tests whether combining the immune-boosting drug nivolumab with a procedure that delivers chemotherapy directly to liver tumors (called deb-TACE) is safe for people with advanced liver cancer. Twenty participants will receive the combination, and researcher…
Phase: EARLY_PHASE1 • Sponsor: Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 06, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Hepatitis b patients may be able to ditch daily pills, new trial hopes
Disease control CompletedThis study tests whether adults with chronic hepatitis B who have no liver scarring can safely stop taking antiviral drugs. The 140 participants have undetectable virus levels and negative HBeAg status. Researchers will monitor for viral relapse and liver problems over time.
Phase: PHASE4 • Sponsor: Asan Medical Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 06, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New hope for recurrent ovarian cancer: targeted drug may slow tumor growth
Disease control CompletedThis study tested a drug called trametinib in 260 people with low-grade ovarian or peritoneal cancer that returned or worsened. Trametinib works by blocking certain enzymes that help cancer cells grow. The goal was to see if it works better than standard treatments like hormone t…
Phase: PHASE2, PHASE3 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 06, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a targeted antibody give pancreatic cancer chemo a boost?
Disease control CompletedThis trial is testing whether adding an experimental antibody called XB2001 to a standard chemotherapy regimen can help people with advanced pancreatic cancer. The study has two parts: first, it finds the safest dose of XB2001, then it compares the antibody plus chemo against a p…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: XBiotech, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 06, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New injection slows down early puberty in kids
Disease control CompletedThis study tested a drug called leuprorelin to control central precocious puberty, a condition where children start puberty too early. About 80 children received an injection every 12 weeks for 6 months. The goal was to suppress hormones that drive early puberty, helping children…
Phase: PHASE4 • Sponsor: Takeda • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 06, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a Team-Based approach curb alcohol use in liver disease?
Disease control CompletedThis pilot study tests whether a coordinated care program can help people with alcohol-related liver disease access addiction and mental health services more easily. The program brings together liver specialists, addiction medicine, and psychiatry to streamline referrals and care…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Manitoba • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 06, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New diabetes pill takes on popular drug in Head-to-Head trial
Disease control CompletedThis study tested a new drug called HTD1801 (berberine ursodeoxycholate) against the standard diabetes drug dapagliflozin in 367 adults with type 2 diabetes whose blood sugar was not well controlled by metformin alone. The main goal was to see how well HTD1801 lowers blood sugar …
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Shenzhen HighTide Biopharmaceutical Ltd. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 05, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could Weight-Loss surgery slash heart risks in diabetes?
Disease control CompletedThis study looks at whether bariatric (weight-loss) surgery can reduce the risk of heart attacks, strokes, heart failure, and death in people who have both type 2 diabetes and obesity. It compares people who had the surgery with those who received usual diabetes care. The goal is…
Sponsor: The Cleveland Clinic • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 05, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug aims to control blood sugar in kids with rare condition
Disease control CompletedThis study is testing the long-term safety of dasiglucagon, a drug given as a continuous injection under the skin, in children with congenital hyperinsulinism (a condition causing dangerously low blood sugar). The trial includes 42 children who completed earlier studies. Research…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Zealand Pharma • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 05, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New pill could help millions with uncontrolled diabetes
Disease control CompletedThis Phase 3 trial tested whether HTD1801, a new drug made from a modified natural compound, can lower blood sugar in people with type 2 diabetes who struggle to control it with diet and exercise alone. The study enrolled 408 adults and compared the drug to a placebo over 24 week…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Shenzhen HighTide Biopharmaceutical Ltd. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 05, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a pain block ease lung strain in severe pancreatitis?
Disease control CompletedThis trial tests whether epidural analgesia—pain medicine delivered near the spinal cord—can help people with severe acute pancreatitis breathe better and avoid needing a breathing machine. About 148 ICU patients with severe pancreatitis will be randomly assigned to receive eithe…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: University Hospital, Clermont-Ferrand • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 05, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Gamifying exercise: could a phone app outperform traditional programs for obesity and diabetes?
Disease control CompletedThis trial tests whether a smartphone app called Kiplin, which uses games, telecoaching, and social support, can increase daily physical activity in people with obesity or type 2 diabetes. It compares the app to a standard three-month face-to-face exercise program. The main goal …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University Hospital, Clermont-Ferrand • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 05, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a new pill tame blood sugar in type 2 diabetes?
Disease control CompletedThis clinical trial is testing an investigational drug called HTD1801 (berberine ursodeoxycholate) to see if it can improve blood sugar control in adults with type 2 diabetes that is not well managed by diet and exercise alone. The study will compare the drug against a placebo ov…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Shenzhen HighTide Biopharmaceutical Ltd. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 05, 2026 00:00 UTC
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A smarter insulin that aims for the liver could curb dangerous nighttime dips
Disease control CompletedThis trial tests whether a specially designed mealtime insulin, HDV-insulin lispro, can reduce nighttime low blood sugar (hypoglycemia) in adults with type 1 diabetes. Participants will use continuous glucose monitors and work with doctors to adjust doses. One group receives the …
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Diasome Pharmaceuticals • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 02, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a new weekly shot beat semaglutide for diabetes control?
Disease control CompletedThis phase 3 trial compares an experimental once-weekly injection, HRS9531, to the established drug semaglutide in adults with type 2 diabetes that is not well controlled by metformin alone or with SGLT2 inhibitors. The study will measure changes in blood sugar levels and body we…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Fujian Shengdi Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 01, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a One-Two punch of heat and drainage tame inoperable bile duct cancer?
Disease control CompletedThis trial is testing a personalized treatment for people with inoperable perihilar cholangiocarcinoma, a type of bile duct cancer. The approach combines radiofrequency ablation — using heat to destroy tumor tissue — with complete drainage of bile ducts, guided by both endoscopy …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Clinical Hospital Colentina • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 31, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Does real-time glucose tracking before surgery cut complications? a massive trial puts it to the test.
Disease control CompletedThis trial tests whether using a continuous glucose monitor (CGM) before and after major surgery can reduce complications in adults with diabetes or impaired glucose tolerance. Participants wear the device for at least 6 hours before surgery and up to 7 days after, while a compar…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Beijing Tsinghua Chang Gung Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 31, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could a simple exercise program speed healing of diabetic foot ulcers?
Disease control CompletedThis trial tests whether adding supervised exercise to standard care can improve wound healing in people with diabetic foot ulcers. Participants are randomly assigned to aerobic exercise, a structured exercise protocol, or standard care alone for 12 weeks. Researchers track ulcer…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Harran University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 31, 2026 00:00 UTC
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A drug used during liver surgery may cut the risk of major complications — a study puts it to the test
Disease control CompletedThis study looks at whether giving a drug called terlipressin continuously during keyhole (laparoscopic) liver surgery can lower the chance of severe complications afterward. Terlipressin helps keep blood pressure stable, which may protect organs during surgery. Researchers will …
Sponsor: First Affiliated Hospital, Sun Yat-Sen University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 30, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a weekly shot tame blood sugar and weight in type 2 diabetes?
Disease control CompletedThis trial investigates whether a once-weekly injection of semaglutide can improve blood sugar control and reduce body weight in adults with type 2 diabetes and obesity who have not achieved adequate control with standard therapy. Participants receive semaglutide for 16 weeks, st…
Phase: PHASE4 • Sponsor: Rehman Medical Institute - RMI • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 30, 2026 00:00 UTC
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One infusion, two targets: a uric-acid-lowering drug takes aim at heart and kidney disease in youth-onset diabetes
Disease control CompletedThis pilot trial tests whether a single infusion of pegloticase, a drug that breaks down uric acid, can improve markers of heart and kidney health in young men aged 18–25 with youth-onset type 2 diabetes. High uric acid is common in this group and linked to later complications. T…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: University of Colorado, Denver • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 30, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Real-Time text messages from your fitness tracker: a new way to fight diabetes?
Disease control CompletedThis trial tests whether a mobile health system that sends real-time text messages—prompting users to take a walk or stand up after sitting too long—can increase physical activity in people with prediabetes or type 2 diabetes. Participants receive a Fitbit tracker and brief advic…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Charles University, Czech Republic • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 30, 2026 00:00 UTC
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A hormone head start: could estrogen before IVF boost pregnancy chances in PCOS?
Disease control CompletedThis trial tests whether taking estradiol (a form of estrogen) for about 10 days before starting ovarian stimulation can help women with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) have more synchronized follicle growth and better IVF outcomes. Sixty women with PCOS undergoing ICSI are rand…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Cairo University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 29, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a Chest-Injected drug drain Cancer's fluid trap?
Disease control CompletedThis trial tests an experimental drug, RSO-021, given directly into the chest cavity of people with malignant pleural effusion—a buildup of fluid around the lungs caused by advanced solid tumors or mesothelioma. The study aims to find a safe dose and check for early signs that th…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: RS Oncology LLC • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 26, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can High-Dose vitamin c boost Chemo's punch against pancreatic cancer?
Disease control CompletedThis trial is testing whether adding high-dose vitamin C (ascorbic acid) to a standard three-drug chemotherapy cocktail can safely and effectively control metastatic pancreatic cancer in people who have not yet received any treatment. The study enrolls adults with stage IV pancre…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: HonorHealth Research Institute • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 25, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Bone drugs may double as liver fat fighters — a trial puts them to the test
Disease control CompletedThis trial investigates whether two common osteoporosis medications, denosumab and alendronate, can reduce liver fat and scarring in postmenopausal women who also have nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD). The study will compare changes in liver fat and stiffness over 12 mont…
Phase: PHASE4 • Sponsor: Aristotle University Of Thessaloniki • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 25, 2026 00:00 UTC
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A sugar syrup may make colonoscopy prep safer and more effective for diabetics
Disease control CompletedThis trial tests whether adding lactulose—a type of sugar syrup—to the standard bowel-cleansing drink (PEG-ELS) can improve colonoscopy preparation in people with type 2 diabetes. Diabetic patients often have poor bowel cleansing, which can reduce the quality of the exam. The stu…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: General Hospital of Shenyang Military Region • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 25, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could two common supplements tame PCOS hormone chaos?
Disease control CompletedThis trial investigates whether one month of daily vitamin E, folic acid, or both can improve hormone profiles and reduce symptoms like excess hair growth in women with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS). Researchers will measure changes in key reproductive hormones and a protein c…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Al-Mustansiriyah University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 25, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can High-Dose vitamin c boost chemo against pancreatic cancer?
Disease control CompletedThis phase II trial tests whether adding high-dose vitamin C (ascorbate) to standard chemotherapy (gemcitabine and nab-paclitaxel) can help people with metastatic pancreatic cancer live longer. About 40 participants are randomly assigned to receive either standard chemo alone or …
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: University of Iowa • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 25, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a cancer pill keep working outside the lab? a Real-World test begins
Disease control CompletedThis study monitors the safety and effectiveness of the drug olaparib (Lynparza) in people with ovarian, breast, prostate, or pancreatic cancer who are prescribed it as part of routine care in South Korea. Researchers will track side effects and how long the cancer stays under co…
Sponsor: AstraZeneca • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 25, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a supplement melt liver fat? a trial puts it to the test
Disease control CompletedThis trial is testing whether a special supplement containing silibin, glutathione, and vitamin E can reduce fat buildup in the liver and improve liver function in people with MASLD (a common fatty liver disease linked to metabolism). Over 42 adults, each person will take the sup…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Bari • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 25, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a new shot help control hepatitis d in people with hepatitis b?
Disease control CompletedThis phase 2 trial is testing whether adding an experimental drug called JNJ-73763989 to standard oral antivirals can better suppress hepatitis D virus in people who are also infected with hepatitis B. About 52 adults with stable chronic co-infection will receive either the combi…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Janssen Research & Development, LLC • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 24, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Fig leaf tea may shield kidneys from diabetes damage — a trial puts it to the test
Disease control CompletedThis trial investigates whether drinking fig leaf tea twice a day for 8 weeks, along with a low-glycemic diet, can help protect kidney function in adults with type 2 diabetes and stage 2 chronic kidney disease. Researchers will measure changes in blood sugar, cholesterol, and kid…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Lahore • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 24, 2026 00:00 UTC
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A machine that keeps donor livers alive outside the body — could it transform transplantation?
Disease control CompletedThis trial tests whether a device called VitaSmart, which pumps cold, oxygenated preservation fluid through a donor liver before transplant, can reduce early organ dysfunction and improve survival compared with the usual method of simply storing the liver on ice. About 228 adults…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Bridge to Life Ltd. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 24, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a three-drug cocktail shrink advanced bile-duct tumors?
Disease control CompletedThis phase 2 trial is testing whether combining bevacizumab (a blood-vessel growth blocker) with nab-paclitaxel and an oral chemotherapy called S-1 can shrink tumors in people with advanced biliary tract adenocarcinoma that has worsened after initial treatment. About 32 participa…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Cancer Institute and Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 24, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Smart insulin pump may boost brain and body health in older adults with diabetes
Disease control CompletedThis study tests whether an advanced hybrid closed loop insulin pump (MiniMed 780G) can improve blood sugar control, quality of life, thinking skills, and physical abilities in people over 60 with type 1 diabetes. Participants are randomly assigned to either continue their usual …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Sheba Medical Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 23, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Experimental drug aims to reverse liver scarring in NASH cirrhosis
Disease control CompletedThis phase 2b trial tests whether efruxifermin, an experimental drug, can improve liver fibrosis (scarring) without worsening inflammation in people with compensated cirrhosis due to NASH. Participants receive either efruxifermin or a placebo for up to 96 weeks. The main goal is …
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Akero Therapeutics, Inc • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 23, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could a 5-Day drug course make surgery safer for liver patients with low platelets?
Disease control CompletedThis study tests whether a 5-day course of avatricopal can safely raise platelet counts in people with chronic liver disease who have low platelets and need surgery. The goal is to see if more patients reach a platelet count of at least 50×10⁹/L on the day of their procedure, whi…
Sponsor: Beijing Ditan Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 23, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could donating blood help control diabetes and fatty liver?
Disease control CompletedThis study investigates whether reducing iron levels in the body through blood donation can improve insulin sensitivity and liver function in people with type 2 diabetes and non-alcoholic fatty liver disease. Participants will undergo phlebotomy until their iron stores are deplet…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 23, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Smartphone app could improve blood sugar control in type 2 diabetes
Disease control CompletedThis study tests whether a connected smartphone app called Health2Sync helps adults with type 2 diabetes who use basal insulin achieve better blood sugar control. The app syncs blood glucose readings and shares them with doctors, who can then adjust insulin doses. Researchers com…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Sanofi • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 23, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Four-Drug cocktail aims to shrink pancreatic tumors before surgery
Disease control CompletedThis phase II trial tests whether a combination of four chemotherapy drugs—paclitaxel protein bound, gemcitabine, cisplatin, and hydroxychloroquine—given before surgery can improve outcomes for people with pancreatic cancer that has not spread. The study focuses on patients whose…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: HonorHealth Research Institute • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 23, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Drug combo before and after surgery could boost liver cancer outcomes
Disease control CompletedThis study investigates whether combining two drugs—camrelizumab (an immunotherapy) and apatinib (a targeted therapy)—before and after surgery can improve outcomes for people with liver cancer that can be surgically removed. Participants receive the drug combination before surger…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Zhejiang University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 23, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can fish oil shrink a fatty liver?
Disease control CompletedThis study tests whether taking omega-3 fatty acid supplements (fish oil) can reduce the amount of fat in the liver of people with nonalcoholic fatty liver disease. Participants take either fish oil or a placebo oil (safflower oil) daily for a period of time. The main goal is to …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 23, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could a slightly lower threshold for treating low blood sugar prevent dangerous spikes in kids with diabetes?
Disease control CompletedThis study tests whether treating low blood sugar (hypoglycemia) at a slightly lower threshold of 65 mg/dL, instead of the standard 70 mg/dL, can prevent rebound high blood sugar in children with type 1 diabetes. Each child undergoes both approaches in a crossover design, receivi…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Marmara University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 22, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Carb showdown: which diet best controls type 1 diabetes?
Disease control CompletedThis study tests how different amounts of dietary carbohydrates affect insulin needs and blood sugar control in adults with type 1 diabetes. Participants are randomly assigned to one of three diets: a traditional diet with 50-60% of calories from carbs, a moderately low-carb diet…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Anneli Björklund • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 22, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could a radiofrequency knife beat the stapler for safer pancreas surgery?
Disease control CompletedThis trial tests whether using a radiofrequency device to cut the pancreas during distal pancreatectomy reduces the chance of a pancreatic fistula (a leak of digestive fluids) compared to the standard stapler method. About 112 adults having this surgery for benign or malignant tu…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Patricia Sanchez Velazquez • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 22, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Ancient herbal combo could speed healing in pancreatitis
Disease control CompletedThis study tests whether adding a traditional Chinese herbal enema (Tongfu Qinghua Decoction) and an external herbal powder (Ruyi Jinhuang Powder) to standard medical care can help adults with acute pancreatitis recover faster. The trial enrolled 100 people aged 18 to 75 with the…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: The Third Affiliated Hospital of Wenzhou Medical University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 19, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Structured diabetes program aims to help patients take control of blood sugar
Disease control CompletedThis study tests whether a structured Diabetes Healthcare Program can help adults with type 2 diabetes improve their blood sugar control and feel more confident managing their condition. Participants attend six biweekly training sessions covering diet, exercise, medication, and s…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Health Services Academy, Islamabad, Pakistan • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 19, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a 12-Week exercise program boost brain and body health in older adults with diabetes?
Disease control CompletedThis study investigates whether a 12-week program combining aerobic and resistance exercise can improve blood sugar control and cognitive function in adults aged 65-79 with type 2 diabetes and mild memory issues. Participants follow a supervised exercise routine that gradually in…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Harbin Sport University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 19, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a peer coach help young people take control of their chronic illness?
Disease control CompletedThis study tests whether a peer coaching program delivered by phone and text can help adolescents and young adults (ages 16–22) with chronic conditions like sickle cell disease, diabetes, or cystic fibrosis improve their self-management skills. Participants are paired with a trai…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Duke University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 19, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Pharmacy-Based hepatitis c testing could cure more people on opioid therapy
Disease control CompletedThis study tests whether offering hepatitis C testing right in community pharmacies—using a simple finger-prick device—helps more people on opioid therapy get diagnosed and cured compared to the usual approach of referring them to a clinic. Participants are adults on stable metha…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Dundee • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 19, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Probiotic drink may ease PCOS-Related fertility issues
Disease control CompletedThis study explores whether drinking water kefir daily for two months can improve reproductive health and cholesterol levels in women aged 18–25 with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS). Participants follow a calorie-controlled diet, with one group also consuming kefir. Researchers …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Lahore • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 19, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could vinegar and fasting fix prediabetes cholesterol?
Disease control CompletedThis study tests whether taking date cider vinegar daily, alone or combined with 5:2 intermittent fasting, can improve cholesterol and other metabolic measures in adults with prediabetes and mild to moderate high cholesterol or blood pressure. Participants are randomly assigned t…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Lahore • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 19, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a pharmacist check-in boost medication adherence in diabetes and kidney disease?
Disease control CompletedThis study tests a support program for people with type 2 diabetes and chronic kidney failure who struggle to take their medications regularly. Participants receive an electronic pill bottle that tracks when they open it, plus short motivational interviews with a pharmacist. The …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Center for Primary Care and Public Health (Unisante), University of Lausanne, Switzerland • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 19, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can simple insoles or special exercises restore balance in diabetic nerve damage?
Disease control CompletedThis study tests two approaches to help people with diabetic neuropathy improve their balance. One group uses textured insoles in their shoes, while the other group does a series of quick stretches and compressions called Rood's facilitatory technique. Both groups also receive co…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Faisalabad • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 19, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Targeted drug hunts down cancer cells in advanced bladder cancer trial
Disease control CompletedThis trial tests an experimental drug called enfortumab vedotin, which is designed to seek out and destroy cancer cells that have a specific protein called Nectin-4 on their surface. The study includes people with metastatic urothelial cancer (a type of bladder cancer) and other …
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Astellas Pharma Global Development, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 19, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Gentle zap during thyroid surgery may save Patients' voices
Disease control CompletedThis study tests whether using a low electrical current (3 or 5 milliamps) during thyroid surgery helps surgeons locate and avoid damaging the nerve that controls the voice box. About 150 adults having their first thyroid surgery will be randomly assigned to one of two current le…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: The Second Affiliated Hospital of Kunming Medical University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 18, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New oral diabetes drug shows promise in early safety trial
Disease control CompletedThis study tests an experimental oral drug called LY3502970 in Japanese adults with type 2 diabetes. The main goal is to check for side effects and see how the body processes the drug. Participants take either the drug or a placebo and are monitored over up to 24 weeks with blood…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Eli Lilly and Company • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 18, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could conscious sedation replace general anesthesia for gallbladder drainage?
Disease control CompletedThis study tests whether endoscopic ultrasound-guided gallbladder drainage can be safely performed using conscious sedation given by the endoscopist, instead of deep sedation or general anesthesia. The trial enrolls elderly, high-risk patients with acute cholecystitis who are not…
Sponsor: Azienda Unita Sanitaria Locale di Piacenza • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 17, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could cell-derived vesicles restart the ovaries? a new trial investigates
Disease control CompletedThis early-phase trial tests whether injecting tiny particles called extracellular vesicles, derived from bone marrow stem cells, directly into the ovary is safe for women with premature ovarian failure. The study includes 10 women aged 20–38 who have had no menstrual period for …
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Royan Institute • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 17, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Sugar-Alcohol combo may restore periods in PCOS
Disease control CompletedThis phase 4 trial tests whether a daily combination of myo-inositol and D-chiro-inositol (with folic acid) can improve menstrual regularity and hormone levels in women with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS). Sixty women aged 18–45 with PCOS will receive either the inositol combin…
Phase: PHASE4 • Sponsor: Nishtar Medical University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 16, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Virus hunts liver tumors before chemo strikes
Disease control CompletedThis study tests a cancer-killing virus called JX-594 (Pexa-Vec) in people with advanced liver cancer that cannot be removed by surgery. Participants receive the virus through an IV and then directly into liver tumors, followed by the standard drug sorafenib. The goal is to see i…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Jennerex Biotherapeutics • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 16, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Hospital care model aims to treat opioid addiction and serious infections together
Disease control CompletedThis study tests a care model where hospitalized adults with opioid use disorder and a serious infection receive long-acting injectable buprenorphine from their infectious disease doctors, alongside infection treatment. The goal is to keep patients on effective medication for opi…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Yale University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 16, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New injectable drug aims to tame blood sugar in type 2 diabetes
Disease control CompletedThis phase 3 trial tests whether an experimental injectable drug called HRS9531 can help adults with type 2 diabetes achieve better blood sugar control when diet and exercise alone are not enough. Participants receive either HRS9531 or a placebo for 36 weeks. The main goal is to …
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Fujian Shengdi Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 16, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Immunotherapy combo aims to outperform standard care in advanced liver cancer
Disease control CompletedThis phase 3 trial compares a combination of two drugs—toripalimab (an immunotherapy) and bevacizumab (an anti-angiogenic agent)—against the standard drug sorafenib as the first treatment for people with advanced liver cancer that cannot be surgically removed. The study enrolls a…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Shanghai Junshi Bioscience Co., Ltd. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 15, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could rerouting the gut and cutting nerves free people from diabetes drugs?
Disease control CompletedThis trial investigates a surgical procedure for people with type 2 diabetes and mild obesity (grade 1). The surgery combines three steps: rerouting part of the small intestine, reducing the stomach size, and cutting certain abdominal nerves. The goal is to see if this approach c…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Universidade Positivo • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 15, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Ancient grain, modern hope: foxtail millet muffins may tame blood sugar in obesity
Disease control CompletedThis study investigates whether adding foxtail millet muffins to the diet can help manage blood sugar and improve metabolic health in obese adults with type 2 diabetes. Over 10 weeks, participants eat either a wheat muffin or one or two foxtail millet muffins daily, alongside a l…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Lahore • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 15, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could two kidney drugs together be better than one?
Disease control CompletedThis study investigates whether taking two medications—finerenone and empagliflozin—together can better slow kidney function decline in people with chronic kidney disease and type 2 diabetes compared to taking either drug alone. Participants are randomly assigned to receive the c…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Bayer • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 15, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Low-carb diet may help type 1 diabetes patients keep making some insulin
Disease control CompletedThis study tests whether a low-carbohydrate diet (under 75 grams per day) can help adults with type 1 diabetes preserve their remaining insulin production. The idea is that the diet might calm the immune attack on insulin-making cells. Participants will follow the diet for a peri…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Assistance Publique - Hôpitaux de Paris • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 15, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a pill restore sodium balance in patients with hyponatremia?
Disease control CompletedThis phase 3 trial investigates whether the drug tolvaptan can safely and effectively correct low sodium levels in patients with hyponatremia, a condition where the body's sodium-water balance is off. The study enrolls adults with mild to moderate hyponatremia who are either euvo…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Otsuka Pharmaceutical Development & Commercialization, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 15, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a daily pill restore sodium balance in patients with hyponatremia?
Disease control CompletedThis study tests whether the drug tolvaptan can safely bring sodium and water levels back to normal in people with low blood sodium (hyponatremia). Participants take a daily tablet or a placebo for a set period. The trial focuses on patients whose hyponatremia is due to excess bo…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Otsuka Pharmaceutical Development & Commercialization, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 15, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could a single infusion of 'Trainer' cells free liver transplant patients from lifelong drugs?
Disease control CompletedThis study tests whether a single infusion of donor-derived regulatory dendritic cells (DCreg) can help living donor liver transplant recipients safely stop taking immunosuppression drugs. Participants are low-risk patients who are 1 to 3 years post-transplant. They receive the D…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Angus W. Thomson PhD DSc • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 15, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Your own plate, tailored just for you: could personalized nutrition beat standard diet advice for diabetes?
Disease control CompletedThis study tests whether a personalized nutrition program—where meals are tailored to each person's calorie needs based on age, sex, weight, height, and activity level—can improve blood sugar, weight, and blood pressure in adults with type 2 diabetes. Participants receive either …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: DINA KEUMALA SARI • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 12, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a four-week program boost diabetes tech use in teens?
Disease control CompletedThis study tests a four-week virtual program designed to help teens aged 12-21 with type 1 diabetes use technology like insulin pumps and continuous glucose monitors. Participants complete surveys and interviews about their diabetes management and technology use. The goal is to u…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Stanford University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 12, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Engineered immune cells take aim at Hard-to-Treat cancers
Disease control CompletedThis trial investigates a type of immunotherapy called CAR-T cells that are designed to recognize and attack cancer cells carrying a protein called CEA. The study includes adults with advanced gastric, colon, rectal, esophageal, or pancreatic cancer who have not responded to at l…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Chongqing Precision Biotech Co., Ltd • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 12, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Real-World test of automated insulin system aims to improve blood sugar control for type 1 diabetes
Disease control CompletedThis study tracks 300 adults with type 1 diabetes who use the Omnipod 5, an automated insulin delivery system, as part of their routine care. Researchers will compare blood sugar control—measured by time in target range and HbA1c levels—before starting the system and at 6, 12, an…
Sponsor: Papa Giovanni XXIII Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 12, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can exercise slash heart and diabetes risks in latina breast cancer survivors?
Disease control CompletedThis trial investigates whether a structured exercise program can improve fitness and lower risk factors for heart disease, stroke, and type 2 diabetes in Latina women who have had breast cancer. Participants are randomly assigned to either an 8-month progressive exercise program…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Dana-Farber Cancer Institute • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 12, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Diabetes drug dorzagliatin under Long-Term safety watch
Disease control CompletedThis study tracks the long-term safety of dorzagliatin, a drug for type 2 diabetes, in over 2,000 patients over 52 weeks. Researchers monitor side effects and how well the drug controls blood sugar. The goal is to ensure the drug remains safe for everyday use.
Phase: PHASE4 • Sponsor: Hua Medicine Limited • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 12, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Experimental drug combo aims to shrink inoperable liver tumors
Disease control CompletedThis phase II trial is testing whether a new biologic drug called PM8002, when combined with standard chemotherapy (FOLFOX), can shrink tumors in people with advanced liver cancer that cannot be removed by surgery. The study enrolls about 35 adults with inoperable hepatocellular …
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Biotheus Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 11, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Robotic hip brace may help tame blood sugar spikes after eating
Disease control CompletedThis study tests whether walking with a wearable hip exoskeleton can improve blood sugar control after meals in people with type 2 diabetes. Participants walk for 30 minutes after a meal, either without assistance or wearing the exoskeleton in two different support modes. The goa…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: CHA University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 11, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a wearable sensor help young people with type 1 diabetes tame blood sugar swings?
Disease control CompletedThis study tests whether using a continuous glucose monitor (CGM) — a small sensor that tracks blood sugar levels in real time — helps teens and young adults (ages 14 to under 25) with type 1 diabetes improve their blood sugar control compared to standard fingerstick testing. Par…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Jaeb Center for Health Research • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 11, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Generic diabetes pill put to the test against Brand-Name drug
Disease control CompletedThis trial compares a generic extended-release tablet containing empagliflozin and metformin to the brand-name Synjardy XR. Healthy adults aged 18 to 45 receive a single dose of each version in random order, and researchers measure drug levels in the blood to see if the generic w…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Humanis Saglık Anonim Sirketi • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 11, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Smart sugar sensors may improve recovery from complex pancreatic surgery
Disease control CompletedThis study tests whether using a real-time continuous glucose monitor (RT-CGM) during pancreaticoduodenectomy (a complex surgery) helps keep patients' blood sugar in a safe range and improves recovery. About 246 adults scheduled for this surgery will be randomly assigned to stand…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Peking Union Medical College Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 11, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Free meds and tailored education may cut heart risks in Low-Income seniors
Disease control CompletedThis study tests two strategies in low-income seniors with chronic conditions like heart disease, diabetes, or kidney disease. One group gets free preventive medications (no copayment), and another receives personalized education on medication use and lifestyle. The goal is to se…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Calgary • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 11, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Lab-Made immune protein takes on advanced cancers in first human test
Disease control CompletedThis study tests a new drug called pegilodecakin, a lab-made version of a natural immune protein (interleukin-10), in people with advanced solid tumors such as melanoma, lung, breast, prostate, ovarian, kidney, colorectal, and pancreatic cancers. The drug is given as a daily shot…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Eli Lilly and Company • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 11, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can cooking classes and exercise outperform medically tailored groceries for heart and kidney health?
Disease control CompletedThis study tests whether a 3-month community program combining nutrition education, cooking classes, and exercise can improve health outcomes for people with Cardiovascular Kidney Metabolic (CKM) syndrome—a cluster of conditions including diabetes, high blood pressure, high chole…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 11, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Robotic surgery through the mouth could eliminate neck scars in thyroid cancer patients
Disease control CompletedThis trial compares a new robotic surgery that removes the thyroid through the mouth (transoral vestibular approach) to the standard open surgery with a neck incision. The study includes 430 adults aged 18–65 with papillary thyroid cancer. The goal is to see if the robotic method…
Sponsor: Daping Hospital and the Research Institute of Surgery of the Third Military Medical University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 11, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Immunotherapy combo aims to shrink advanced liver tumors
Disease control CompletedThis phase 2 trial investigates whether combining toripalimab (an immunotherapy) with bevacizumab (a drug that cuts off tumor blood supply) can safely shrink advanced liver cancer when used as the first treatment. About 50 to 60 adults with intermediate or late-stage liver cancer…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Shanghai Junshi Bioscience Co., Ltd. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 11, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Engineered immune cells take aim at Hard-to-Treat cancers
Disease control CompletedThis early-stage trial tests a new type of cell therapy called CEA-targeted CAR-T for people with advanced colorectal, esophageal, stomach, or pancreatic cancers that have stopped responding to standard treatments. The therapy involves taking a patient's own immune cells, enginee…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Chongqing Precision Biotech Co., Ltd • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 11, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Generic combo diabetes pill could offer cheaper alternative to Brand-Name drug
Disease control CompletedThis trial compares a generic extended-release tablet containing three diabetes drugs (empagliflozin, linagliptin, and metformin) to the brand-name Trijardy XR. The study involves 36 healthy adults who take a single dose of each version under fed conditions to see if the generic …
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Humanis Saglık Anonim Sirketi • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 10, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Heart showdown: which diabetes drug shields the heart better?
Disease control CompletedThis large phase 3 trial compares two injectable diabetes medications, tirzepatide and dulaglutide, to see which one better prevents major heart problems like heart attacks, strokes, or death from cardiovascular causes. The study includes over 13,000 adults aged 40 and older with…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Eli Lilly and Company • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 10, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Generic diabetes drug candidate put to the test in healthy volunteers
Disease control CompletedThis trial investigates whether a generic tablet containing imeglimin hydrochloride works the same way in the body as the brand-name diabetes drug Twymeeg. Healthy adults aged 18 to 45 take a single dose of each version under fasting conditions, and researchers compare how much d…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Humanis Saglık Anonim Sirketi • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 10, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Immunotherapy combo targets rare, aggressive lung cancer
Disease control CompletedThis trial investigates whether adding the immunotherapy drug atezolizumab (Tecentriq) to standard chemotherapy (carboplatin and etoposide) helps people with a rare and aggressive lung cancer called large cell neuroendocrine carcinoma (LCNEC). The study enrolls adults with advanc…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Oncology Center of Biochemical Education And Research • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 10, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Doctor training could be key to better diabetes control
Disease control CompletedThis study investigates whether giving endocrinologists (diabetes specialists) a one-week intensive training program helps them manage type 2 diabetes more effectively. The training includes a hospital stay experience and hands-on patient management. Researchers will compare bloo…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 10, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could a weekly shot replace daily growth hormone for kids?
Disease control CompletedThis study tests a new long-acting growth hormone called ACP-001, given as a once-weekly injection, in children with growth hormone deficiency. It compares the safety and effectiveness of this weekly shot to the standard daily growth hormone injections over six months. The goal i…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Ascendis Pharma A/S • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 10, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Hand exercises may shield nerves from chemo side effects
Disease control CompletedThis study tests whether a special hand therapy program can prevent chemotherapy-induced nerve damage in the hands of people with pancreatic cancer. Participants are randomly assigned to either the hand therapy or traditional occupational therapy. The goal is to see if the hand t…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: HonorHealth Research Institute • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 10, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Engineered virus takes on liver cancer when standard treatment fails
Disease control CompletedThis trial investigates whether JX-594 (Pexa-Vec), a virus modified to attack cancer cells and boost the immune system, combined with best supportive care, can help people with advanced liver cancer live longer. The study enrolls adults whose liver cancer has progressed or who co…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Jennerex Biotherapeutics • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 10, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Smartphone nursing visits could transform diabetes care for teenagers
Disease control CompletedThis study tests whether regular video or phone calls with a nurse (tele-nursing) can help teenagers with type 1 diabetes improve their blood sugar control, feel more confident managing their condition, and reduce anxiety. Participants aged 12–18 receive diabetes education both i…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Yalova • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 10, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Diabetes drugs may reverse fatty liver damage in new trial
Disease control CompletedThis study tests whether combining two diabetes drugs—semaglutide and empagliflozin—can reverse liver damage from NASH (a severe form of fatty liver disease) in people with type 2 diabetes. Participants will receive either the combo, empagliflozin alone, or a placebo for 48 weeks…
Phase: PHASE4 • Sponsor: German Diabetes Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 10, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Weekly shot could replace daily hormone injections for adults
Disease control CompletedThis study tests a new once-weekly growth hormone injection (ACP-001) in adults with growth hormone deficiency. It compares three different doses of the weekly shot against a standard daily growth hormone product over four weeks. The goal is to see if the weekly injection is safe…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Ascendis Pharma A/S • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 10, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New Dual-Action pill aims to tame type 2 diabetes
Disease control CompletedThis study tests an experimental drug, JP-2266, in adults with type 2 diabetes. The drug works by blocking two proteins (SGLT1 and SGLT2) to help lower blood sugar. Participants receive either JP-2266 or a placebo for 12 weeks, and researchers measure changes in HbA1c, a key bloo…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Jeil Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 09, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Immunotherapy boosts chemo in ovarian cancer fight
Disease control CompletedThis phase II trial investigates whether adding the immunotherapy drug pembrolizumab (Keytruda) to standard chemotherapy (carboplatin and paclitaxel) improves outcomes for people with advanced stage III-IV ovarian, fallopian tube, or primary peritoneal cancer. The study aims to s…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: M.D. Anderson Cancer Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 09, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Brain-like software upgrade helps insulin pumps outsmart diabetes
Disease control CompletedThis study tests a software upgrade for an automated insulin pump system (Control-IQ) in adults with type 1 diabetes. The upgrade adds an adaptive biobehavioral control module that learns from the user's patterns to improve blood sugar management. Participants use the standard sy…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Sue Brown • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 09, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New diabetes pill PS1 enters first human safety tests
Disease control CompletedThis study tests PS1, a new tablet designed to help control blood sugar in people with type 2 diabetes. It is the first time PS1 is given to humans, so the main goal is to check its safety and how the body handles it. The trial includes healthy volunteers and people with type 2 d…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Pharmasaga Co. Ltd. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 09, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Early liver shunt may reduce need for repeated fluid drains in ascites patients
Disease control CompletedThis trial compares two approved treatments for ascites (fluid buildup in the belly) caused by portal hypertension. One group receives large-volume paracentesis (draining fluid with a needle) plus albumin infusion, while the other gets an early TIPS procedure, which creates a new…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of California, Los Angeles • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 09, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Foot flex could tame cholesterol and blood sugar
Disease control CompletedThis study tests whether a simple foot exercise called the soleus pushup can improve cholesterol, blood sugar, and hormone levels in people with thyroid problems, high blood pressure, or diabetes. Participants will perform the exercise, and researchers will measure changes in blo…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: King Abdullah University Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 09, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Double immunotherapy plus liver blockade targets eye cancer that spreads
Disease control CompletedThis trial investigates whether combining two immunotherapy drugs (ipilimumab and nivolumab) with a procedure called immunoembolization can help people whose uveal melanoma has spread to the liver. The drugs help the immune system attack cancer cells, while immunoembolization cut…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Sidney Kimmel Comprehensive Cancer Center at Thomas Jefferson University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 09, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Weekly shot could replace daily growth hormone injections for children
Disease control CompletedThis phase 3 trial tests a long-acting growth hormone called TransCon hGH, given as a once-weekly injection, in about 150 children with growth hormone deficiency. The study aims to see if the weekly shot is safe and helps children grow at a normal rate. All participants receive t…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Ascendis Pharma Endocrinology Division A/S • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 09, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Simple support strategies may help curb hepatitis c in appalachia
Disease control CompletedThis study tests whether offering peer support, small incentives, telehealth visits, or prepaid phones helps people with hepatitis C and substance use disorders get linked to medical care. Participants are adults in Appalachia who have tested positive for hepatitis C and have a h…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Carilion Clinic • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 09, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Weekly shot could replace daily needles for kids with growth hormone deficiency
Disease control CompletedThis phase 3 trial tests whether a once-weekly injection of TransCon hGH works as well as daily growth hormone injections in prepubertal children with growth hormone deficiency. About 150 children who have not received growth hormone treatment before will receive either the weekl…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Ascendis Pharma Endocrinology Division A/S • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 09, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Weekly shot could replace daily needles for kids with growth hormone deficiency
Disease control CompletedThis study tests a long-acting growth hormone called TransCon hGH, given as a once-weekly injection, in children with growth hormone deficiency who have already completed a prior TransCon trial. The goal is to see if the weekly shot remains safe and effective over the long term. …
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Ascendis Pharma A/S • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 09, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Weekly shot could replace daily hormone injections for growth hormone deficiency
Disease control CompletedThis phase 3 trial investigates whether a once-weekly injection of lonapegsomatropin, a long-acting growth hormone, can safely and effectively treat adults with growth hormone deficiency. The study compares the weekly drug against a placebo and a standard daily growth hormone pro…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Ascendis Pharma Endocrinology Division A/S • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 09, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Aerobic exercise may tame multiple chronic conditions in postmenopausal women
Disease control CompletedThis study investigates whether 12 weeks of moderate aerobic exercise can improve heart health, metabolism, and menopause symptoms in postmenopausal women who have two or more chronic conditions like high blood pressure and high cholesterol. Participants will exercise three times…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Federal University of Uberlandia • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 09, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Simple stretching program may counteract Diabetes-Related muscle stiffness
Disease control CompletedThis study investigates whether a passive stretching program can reduce muscle and tendon stiffness in people with type 2 diabetes. Diabetes can cause muscles and tendons to become stiffer, making walking harder and increasing energy use. The trial compares stiffness in people wi…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Universita di Verona • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 08, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Two-Drug combo aims to stall rare gut tumors
Disease control CompletedThis trial tests whether combining two drugs—RAD001 (everolimus) and octreotide depot—can slow tumor growth in people with advanced low-grade neuroendocrine cancer (carcinoid or islet cell tumors) that has spread or cannot be removed surgically. Participants take RAD001 daily by …
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: M.D. Anderson Cancer Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 08, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Earthworm extract could tame diabetes inflammation
Disease control CompletedThis study tests whether an extract from the earthworm Lumbricus rubellus (DLBS1033) can reduce inflammation and improve quality of life in people with type 2 diabetes. Sixty adults on standard diabetes therapy will receive either a low or high dose of the extract or continue sta…
Phase: PHASE4 • Sponsor: Universitas Sebelas Maret • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 08, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Double antibody attack: early trial combines immune and Growth-Signal blockers against advanced cancers
Disease control CompletedThis early-stage trial is testing a combination of two lab-made antibodies in people with advanced solid tumors that have not responded to standard treatments. One antibody (LDP) aims to reactivate the immune system against cancer, while the other (CDP1) blocks a growth signal on…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Dragonboat Biopharmaceutical Company Limited • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 08, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Text messages as medicine: digital program aims to improve life with PCOS
Disease control CompletedThis study tests whether a four-week digital health education program delivered via WhatsApp can improve quality of life in women with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS). Seventy women aged 18–45 with PCOS are randomly assigned to receive either the digital program—30 structured me…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Near East University, Turkey • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 08, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug aims to halt liver scarring in early trial
Disease control CompletedThis study tests an experimental drug called AZD2389 in people with liver fibrosis (scarring) and compensated cirrhosis (early-stage liver damage). The goal is to check the drug's safety and how the body handles it. About 40 adults with liver disease will receive either AZD2389 o…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: AstraZeneca • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 08, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could drug holidays improve thyroid cancer treatment?
Disease control CompletedThis study compares two ways of taking the drug pazopanib for people with advanced differentiated thyroid cancer that no longer responds to radioactive iodine. One group takes pazopanib continuously, while the other takes planned breaks and restarts the drug only if the cancer pr…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Centre Leon Berard • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 04, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Smartwatch-Guided exercise may tame pregnancy risks
Disease control CompletedThis study investigates whether a structured, personalized exercise plan—tracked with a smartwatch and supported by regular phone check-ins—can help control blood sugar, blood pressure, and weight gain in pregnant women with gestational diabetes, chronic hypertension, or obesity.…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Unidade Local de Saúde de Coimbra, EPE • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 04, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a website help cancer survivors live healthier? large study tests online lifestyle coaching
Disease control CompletedThis study tests whether a secure website with educational sessions, goal-setting, and tracking tools can help survivors of several cancers (including breast, prostate, colorectal, and others) improve their diet, increase physical activity, and manage weight. Participants are age…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Alabama at Birmingham • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 04, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New antibody aims to tame rare liver disease
Disease control CompletedThis trial tests an experimental antibody drug called CM-101 in adults with primary sclerosing cholangitis (PSC), a rare liver disease. The drug targets a protein called CCL24 to potentially reduce inflammation and scarring. Participants receive either CM-101 or a placebo by intr…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: ChemomAb Ltd. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 04, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Experimental drug hopes to boost chemo against tough pancreatic cancer
Disease control CompletedThis trial investigates whether adding antroquinonol (Hocena) to standard chemotherapy (nab-paclitaxel and gemcitabine) can safely treat people with metastatic pancreatic cancer that has not yet been treated. The study has two phases: first, finding the best dose, and second, che…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Golden Biotechnology Corporation • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 04, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New chemo cocktail targets Hard-to-Treat testicular cancer
Disease control CompletedThis study tests a combination of three chemotherapy drugs—gemcitabine, oxaliplatin, and paclitaxel—in people with advanced testicular cancer that has not responded to standard cisplatin-based treatment or has returned after treatment. The goal is to see if this drug combination …
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: University of Southern California • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 03, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Double-Barreled chemo attack on bile duct cancer shows promise
Disease control CompletedThis study tests a two-pronged chemotherapy approach for people with intrahepatic cholangiocarcinoma (a type of bile duct cancer) that cannot be removed by surgery. Participants receive chemotherapy directly to the liver through a surgically placed pump, plus standard chemotherap…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 03, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could curd cheese be a surprising ally against high cholesterol and blood sugar?
Disease control CompletedThis trial investigates whether eating 100 grams of curd cheese daily as part of a personalized diet for 8 weeks can improve cholesterol levels, blood sugar, and body measurements in overweight adults aged 40 to 64. Participants are randomly assigned to either a curd cheese-suppl…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Süleyman Kılıç • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 02, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New daily pill aims to tame type 2 diabetes safely over the long haul
Disease control CompletedThis study tests the long-term safety of an experimental oral drug called orforglipron in adults with type 2 diabetes whose blood sugar is not well controlled by diet, exercise, or other diabetes pills. Participants take the drug once daily for about a year, and researchers monit…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Eli Lilly and Company • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 02, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Immunotherapy drug durvalumab may be safe for liver cancer patients with active hepatitis b
Disease control CompletedThis study tests whether the immunotherapy drug durvalumab can be safely given to people with advanced liver cancer who also have an active hepatitis B infection. All participants receive an antiviral drug (entecavir) to control the hepatitis B virus. The main goal is to see if d…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: National Taiwan University Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 02, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New pill HRS-7535 takes on diabetes in Head-to-Head trial
Disease control CompletedThis study compares a new drug, HRS-7535, to an existing diabetes medication, dapagliflozin, in adults with type 2 diabetes whose blood sugar is not well controlled with metformin alone. The goal is to see if HRS-7535 works better at lowering blood sugar and body weight over 32 w…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Shandong Suncadia Medicine Co., Ltd. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 02, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New combo therapy aims to stop liver cancer from coming back
Disease control CompletedThis study tests whether adding a targeted drug (Donafenib) and chemotherapy directly into the liver's blood supply can prevent liver cancer from returning after surgery. It includes adults with a single large tumor (≥5 cm) and microscopic blood vessel invasion, who are at high r…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Sun Yat-Sen Memorial Hospital of Sun Yat-Sen University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 02, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could a probiotic supplement help reverse fatty liver?
Disease control CompletedThis study tests whether a daily probiotic lysate supplement can reduce fat and stiffness in the liver of adults with non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD). Participants take either the supplement or a placebo for three months, and doctors measure changes using MRI and ultras…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Bogomolets National Medical University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 02, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could talk therapy help teens with diabetes? a new pilot study explores DBT for mind and body
Disease control CompletedThis pilot study tests whether dialectical behavioural therapy (DBT) — a type of talk therapy that teaches skills like mindfulness and emotion regulation — can help Indigenous youth with type 2 diabetes improve their quality of life and diabetes control. The study enrolls 20 yout…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Dr. Brandy Wicklow • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 02, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Community strategies show promise in curbing hazardous drinking
Disease control CompletedThis study tests a 5-week community-based program that teaches protective behavioral strategies to reduce alcohol use in men aged 35–44 with hazardous drinking habits in rural Vietnam. Participants learn to set safe drinking limits, choose nonalcoholic drinks, and plan ahead, wit…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Chulalongkorn University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 02, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could a probiotic supplement help reverse fatty liver?
Disease control CompletedThis study tests whether a daily capsule containing fragments of a probiotic bacterium (L. rhamnosus) can reduce liver fat and improve blood markers in adults with metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease (MASLD). Participants take either the supplement or a place…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Bogomolets National Medical University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 02, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could when you eat help control diabetes? new study tests meal timing vs. calorie counting
Disease control CompletedThis trial investigates whether changing how often and when people with type 2 diabetes eat can improve weight, blood sugar, and cholesterol. Over 12 weeks, participants follow one of three eating plans: a standard 6-meal diet, a 3-meal diet, or time-restricted eating (eating all…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Akdeniz University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 02, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Immunotherapy-Targeted therapy combo shows promise for advanced liver cancer
Disease control CompletedThis clinical trial is testing a combination of two drugs—an immunotherapy (pembrolizumab/quavonlimab) and a targeted therapy (lenvatinib)—as a first treatment for people with advanced hepatocellular carcinoma, a type of liver cancer that cannot be removed by surgery. The study a…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 02, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Immunotherapy duo before liver surgery shows promise against cancer
Disease control CompletedThis trial investigates whether giving two immunotherapy drugs, ipilimumab and nivolumab, before liver surgery can help shrink tumors in people with liver cancer (hepatocellular carcinoma). Participants receive the drugs in the weeks leading up to their planned surgery. The study…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Imperial College London • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 01, 2026 00:00 UTC
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One-Stop health check: can integrated care tame HIV and heart disease together?
Disease control CompletedThis trial tests a package of services called TASKPEN, which combines HIV care with screening and treatment for high blood pressure, diabetes, and tobacco use. It involves over 5,700 adults living with HIV in Lusaka, Zambia. The goal is to see if this integrated approach helps mo…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 01, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could a simple sugar help people with type 1 diabetes exercise safely?
Disease control CompletedThis study investigates whether drinking galactose before cycling can prevent low blood sugar (hypoglycemia) in people with type 1 diabetes. Fourteen participants will try four different drinks—dextrose, galactose, lactose, or a sweetened placebo—on separate days, then cycle for …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Aarhus • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 01, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Walking your way to better health: smartphone program shows promise for heart and diabetes patients
Disease control CompletedThis study tests whether a three-month smartphone-supported walking program can improve daily step counts, psychological well-being, and body composition in adults with cardiovascular disease or type 2 diabetes. Participants use the Walk15 app to set personalized step goals and t…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Klaipėda University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 01, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could a virtual group program help african american women better manage diabetes?
Disease control CompletedThis study tests a 6-week online group program designed to help African American women with type 2 diabetes reduce diabetes-related distress and improve blood sugar control. The program combines diabetes education, motivational interviewing, and cognitive behavioral therapy, deli…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Indiana University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 01, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can Omega-3 and diet advice tame fatty liver disease?
Disease control CompletedThis study investigates whether a nutrition education program and omega-3 supplements can help people with non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) lose weight, improve liver enzymes, and lower cholesterol. Participants are randomly assigned to receive nutrition guidance, omega-…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Hawler Medical University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 01, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could a simple vitamin speed recovery from a dangerous diabetes complication?
Disease control CompletedThis trial tests whether giving intravenous thiamine (vitamin B1) alongside standard treatment helps people with diabetic ketoacidosis recover faster. Diabetic ketoacidosis is a serious condition where the blood becomes too acidic. The study includes adults hospitalized with this…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:03 UTC
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AI takes the guesswork out of insulin dosing for hospital patients
Disease control CompletedThis study tests whether an artificial intelligence system can safely and effectively adjust insulin doses for people with type 2 diabetes while they are in the hospital. About 144 participants will be randomly assigned to have their insulin doses set either by the AI system or b…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Shanghai Zhongshan Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:03 UTC
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Hope for rare liver disease: drug aims to ease severe itching in children
Disease control CompletedThis study tests the long-term safety of maralixibat, an oral medication, in children with progressive familial intrahepatic cholestasis (PFIC), a rare liver disease that causes intense itching. Participants who completed a prior study will receive maralixibat twice daily. Resear…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Mirum Pharmaceuticals, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:02 UTC
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Simple alerts may keep At-Risk moms healthy after birth
Disease control CompletedThis study tests whether giving doctors a reminder and providing patients with a one-page handout can help women who had gestational diabetes or high blood pressure during pregnancy get a primary care visit within six months of delivery. The goal is to prevent future diabetes and…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Northwestern University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:01 UTC
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Could involving family in diabetes education improve blood sugar control?
Disease control CompletedThis trial tests whether a family-centered diabetes education program helps people with type 2 diabetes manage their blood sugar better than standard education. About 1,100 adults with type 2 diabetes and their family members take part. Participants are randomly assigned to eithe…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Arkansas • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:01 UTC
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Can a prostate cancer scan also spot liver tumors?
Diagnosis CompletedThis trial is testing whether a special PET/CT scan, typically used for prostate cancer, can better detect hepatocellular carcinoma (the most common type of liver cancer) compared to standard CT or MRI scans. The study will enroll about 30 adults with liver lesions suspicious for…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre, Australia • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Aug 19, 2026 11:00 UTC
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Can a new PET scan light up hidden adrenal tumors causing high blood pressure?
Diagnosis CompletedThis trial is testing whether a new radioactive tracer, [18F]AlF-NOTA-pentixather, can accurately identify aldosterone-producing adenomas (benign adrenal tumors) in people with primary aldosteronism—a condition where the adrenal glands make too much aldosterone, leading to high b…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Sichuan Provincial People's Hospital • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Aug 19, 2026 11:00 UTC
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Can a flash of light reveal how well angioplasty restores blood flow in diabetic feet?
Diagnosis CompletedThis study explores whether a non-invasive imaging technique called spatial frequency domain imaging (SFDI) can measure changes in blood flow in the feet of people with diabetes who are undergoing angioplasty to treat peripheral arterial disease. Researchers will use SFDI to meas…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Singapore General Hospital • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Aug 19, 2026 11:00 UTC
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Urine dipstick may spot pancreatitis after surgery
Diagnosis CompletedThis study looks at whether a urine test can quickly detect pancreatitis after pancreas removal surgery. About 50 adults having elective pancreatectomy will provide urine samples before, during, and after surgery. The results will be compared with standard blood tests to see if t…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Indiana University • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Aug 19, 2026 11:00 UTC
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Genetic test may spare patients from unnecessary thyroid surgery
Diagnosis CompletedThis study evaluates Thyroscan, a genomic test that analyzes genetic material from thyroid nodule samples, to see if it can accurately distinguish benign from malignant nodules. The trial involves 250 adults with suspicious thyroid nodules who are scheduled for surgery or have st…
Sponsor: Rigen Biotech • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Aug 16, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New PET scan could spot liver cancer sooner
Diagnosis CompletedThis study tested a special PET/MRI scan that uses a radioactive tracer to find liver cancer cells. The goal was to see if this scan can detect liver cancer earlier and more accurately than standard scans. 52 adults with liver cancer took part, and researchers compared the new sc…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Mayo Clinic • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Aug 14, 2026 00:00 UTC
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AI outperforms some doctors in spotting thyroid cancer on ultrasound
Diagnosis CompletedThis study tested an artificial intelligence (AI) system called Vision-LSTM to see if it could accurately diagnose a specific type of thyroid nodule (TI-RADS 4b) from ultrasound images. Researchers used images from 401 patients and compared the AI's performance to that of junior …
Sponsor: Ma Zhe • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Aug 14, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Routine blood test could spot silent liver disease
Diagnosis CompletedThis study is testing whether a common blood test, called FIB4, can help find people with advanced liver fibrosis (serious liver scarring) who don't know they have it. About 500 adults aged 18-70 with a high FIB4 result will get a more detailed liver check, including a special ul…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University Hospital, Angers • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Aug 12, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could diabetes be silently damaging your hearing?
Diagnosis CompletedThis study investigates whether hearing problems are an under-recognized complication of diabetes. Researchers will screen 172 adults with type 1 or type 2 diabetes using hearing tests and a questionnaire. If a hearing issue is found, a more detailed assessment will be done to de…
Sponsor: University Hospital, Clermont-Ferrand • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Aug 12, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a glowing dye reveal a Woman's fertility after ovarian cyst surgery?
Diagnosis CompletedThis trial tests whether a green dye, injected during keyhole surgery to remove benign ovarian cysts, can show how well the ovary is still getting blood flow. The idea is that better blood flow might mean the ovary is healthier and more likely to support a future pregnancy. Women…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University Hospital, Clermont-Ferrand • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Aug 09, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can AI help surgeons see thyroid cancer more clearly?
Diagnosis CompletedThis trial is testing whether an AI-assisted ultrasound system can help surgeons plan thyroid cancer surgery. People scheduled for thyroid surgery will receive a standard ultrasound followed by an AI-assisted repeat exam. The AI identifies and scores thyroid nodules, and the stud…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Fujian Medical University • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Aug 09, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can AI read tumor slides to outsmart childhood cancer?
Diagnosis CompletedThis trial is testing whether an artificial intelligence (AI) model can accurately diagnose and grade several types of solid tumors that affect children, including neuroblastoma, medulloblastoma, Wilms tumor, hepatoblastoma, and rhabdomyosarcoma. The AI is trained on thousands of…
Sponsor: Xinhua Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Aug 06, 2026 00:00 UTC
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No more tubes? swallowable capsule could revolutionize stomach acid testing
Diagnosis CompletedThis study tests a new, less invasive way to measure stomach acid using a small wireless capsule (SmartPill) that patients swallow. It compares the capsule's accuracy to the standard method, which involves a tube placed through the nose into the stomach. The study includes health…
Sponsor: National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK) • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Aug 06, 2026 00:00 UTC
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A new MRI technique could see inside the Liver's metabolism without a biopsy
Diagnosis CompletedThis pilot study is testing whether a specialized MRI technique using hyperpolarized pyruvate can non-invasively detect metabolic changes in the liver that are linked to fatty liver disease. The study will include people with simple fatty liver (NAFL), those with the more advance…
Sponsor: Michael Ohliger, MD PhD • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Aug 05, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a scan replace the needle? ultrasound and MRI put to the test against liver biopsy for fatty liver disease
Diagnosis CompletedThis study investigates whether non-invasive imaging techniques—ultrasound and MRI—can accurately diagnose non-alcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH) and liver fibrosis in people with fatty liver disease. Currently, a liver biopsy is the gold standard, but it is invasive and carries ri…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Azienda USL Reggio Emilia - IRCCS • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jul 26, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New ultrasound device could replace costly MRI for liver disease detection
Diagnosis CompletedThis study tests a new ultrasound-based device called the Liver Incytes System to see if it can measure liver stiffness and fat as accurately as MRI and FibroScan. The device uses sound waves to create images of the liver, similar to a traditional ultrasound. Researchers are enro…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Sonic Incytes • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jul 22, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Which liver biopsy needle delivers the best tissue? a Head-to-Head comparison
Diagnosis CompletedThis study compares different ways to take a liver biopsy in adults with chronic liver disease, cirrhosis, or who have had a liver transplant. The goal is to see which method—traditional percutaneous (through the belly) or endoscopic ultrasound-guided (through the stomach)—provid…
Sponsor: University Hospital Muenster • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jul 17, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could the Body's largest vein replace a Hard-to-Reach one for liver pressure checks?
Diagnosis CompletedThis study tests whether the inferior vena cava (the body's main vein) can serve as a reliable reference point for measuring blood pressure in the liver during an endoscopic ultrasound. Normally, doctors use a hepatic vein for this, but in people with advanced liver scarring, tho…
Sponsor: University Hospital Muenster • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jul 16, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New screening strategy could speed diagnosis of inherited aldosteronism
Diagnosis CompletedThis study tests a new screening method to tell apart two causes of high blood pressure: a rare genetic condition called Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism (GRA) and a more common adrenal tumor. The approach combines an overnight dexamethasone suppression test with detailed …
Sponsor: Peking Union Medical College Hospital • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jul 16, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Food flavors on the breath may reveal hidden liver disease
Diagnosis CompletedThis study explores whether a simple breath test can detect early liver fibrosis in people with non-alcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH). Participants fast overnight, then drink a mixture of food-grade flavor compounds and provide breath samples over 90 minutes. The way the body proc…
Sponsor: Owlstone Ltd • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jul 11, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Artificial intelligence spots hidden liver scarring from simple blood tests
Diagnosis CompletedThis study tests a computer program called NIMIT-AI that analyzes routine blood test results over multiple doctor visits to detect liver scarring in people with fatty liver disease (MASLD). Unlike the current standard method (FIB-4), which often misses cases and fails with incomp…
Sponsor: Siriraj Hospital • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jul 02, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could a smartphone camera spot blinding eye diseases?
Diagnosis CompletedThis study tests whether a smartphone-based camera can accurately screen for eye diseases such as diabetic retinopathy, glaucoma, and age-related macular degeneration. About 550 patients will have photos taken with both the smartphone camera and standard equipment. Ophthalmologis…
Sponsor: University of Michigan • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jul 01, 2026 00:00 UTC
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AI model could spare diabetes patients from invasive kidney biopsies
Diagnosis CompletedThis study uses machine learning to tell apart diabetic kidney disease from other kidney diseases in people with type 2 diabetes. Researchers analyzed data from over 2,200 patients across 14 medical centers to build a model that uses routine clinical and lab information. The goal…
Sponsor: Beijing Tongren Hospital • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jul 01, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a simple pill or a glue injection stop deadly stomach bleeding?
Prevention CompletedThis trial asks whether endoscopic glue injection or the beta-blocker propranolol is better at preventing the first bleeding episode from gastric varices—enlarged veins in the stomach that can rupture in people with liver cirrhosis. Adults aged 18 to 80 with cirrhosis and gastric…
Phase: PHASE4 • Sponsor: Taipei Veterans General Hospital, Taiwan • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Aug 19, 2026 11:00 UTC
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Could a simple hospital test after birth stop diabetes before it starts?
Prevention CompletedThis study tests whether screening women for type 2 diabetes while they are still in the hospital after giving birth can help catch the disease early and prevent it. About 116 women who had gestational diabetes will be randomly assigned to either early testing or usual care. The …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Massachusetts, Worcester • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Aug 16, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can removing ovaries prevent cancer in High-Risk women? new study investigates
Prevention CompletedThis study followed 40 women at high genetic risk for ovarian cancer due to BRCA mutations or strong family history. One group chose to have their ovaries and fallopian tubes removed to prevent cancer, while the other group opted for regular CA-125 blood tests every 3 months to c…
Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Aug 15, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Fresh produce and videos help chinese immigrants prevent diabetes
Prevention CompletedThis study tested a program to prevent type 2 diabetes in Chinese immigrants with prediabetes. Participants received weekly videos on diabetes prevention and fresh, culturally appropriate produce. The goal was to see if this approach could help people lose weight and build health…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: NYU Langone Health • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Aug 14, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can everyday drugs shield the liver from Cirrhosis's worst threats?
Prevention CompletedThis clinical trial investigates whether two existing medications, allopurinol and atorvastatin, can help prevent serious complications in people with stable liver cirrhosis. The study will compare these drugs against a placebo to see if they reduce the number of acute decompensa…
Phase: PHASE2, PHASE3 • Sponsor: Tanta University • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Aug 13, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Lupus drug hydroxychloroquine tested as COVID-19 shield
Prevention CompletedThis completed study looked at whether lupus patients already taking hydroxychloroquine long-term had a lower risk of catching COVID-19 or developing severe symptoms. Researchers compared 552 patients who either took the drug or did not, using blood tests and questionnaires. The …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University Hospital, Toulouse • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Aug 12, 2026 00:00 UTC
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A shot that could shield healthcare workers from a silent killer
Prevention CompletedThis trial tests whether a three-dose hepatitis B vaccine can protect healthcare workers in Zambia from infection. The vaccine is given at 0, 1, and 6 months, and blood tests measure the immune response. The goal is to see if the vaccine produces protective antibodies and cellula…
Phase: PHASE4 • Sponsor: Centre for Infectious Disease Research in Zambia • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Aug 12, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could a diabetes prevention strategy also fight heart disease and cancer?
Prevention CompletedThis study follows people at high risk for diabetes who previously took part in a program testing intensive lifestyle changes or the drug metformin. The goal is to see if these approaches can prevent or delay diabetes and reduce long-term health problems like heart disease and ca…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK) • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Aug 01, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Diabetes drugs may shield against Alzheimer's, massive global study hints
Prevention CompletedThis study analyzes health records from over 2 million adults across five continents to see if GLP-1 receptor agonists (like semaglutide and liraglutide) can lower the risk of developing Alzheimer's disease. It focuses on people aged 40 and older with type 2 diabetes or obesity, …
Sponsor: West China Hospital • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Jul 03, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a plant compound help control blood sugar? new study explores Quercetin's effects
Symptom relief CompletedThis study looked at whether quercetin, a natural substance found in foods like apples and onions, can change how the body absorbs sugar. Researchers gave 24 obese adults (some with type 2 diabetes) either quercetin or a placebo during a sugar-drink test. They measured blood suga…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK) • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Aug 19, 2026 11:00 UTC
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Penile fillers tested in 20 men for size boost
Symptom relief CompletedThis completed study tested hyaluronic acid fillers injected into the penis to increase width and girth in 20 healthy men aged 21 to 65. The main goal was to see if size increased after one year using 3D imaging. The treatment is a temporary cosmetic procedure, not a cure for any…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Shafer Clinic Fifth Avenue • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Aug 19, 2026 11:00 UTC
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Could a simple supplement boost energy and tame Hormone-Related cravings?
Symptom relief CompletedThis trial tests whether a daily supplement called Hello Burn, Balance can improve symptoms linked to hormone imbalance, such as low energy and unhealthy eating habits. Forty women aged 25 and older will take the supplement for four weeks and report their symptoms through questio…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Love Wellness • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Aug 16, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a targeted nerve block outsmart pancreatic cancer pain?
Symptom relief CompletedThis trial tests whether an ultrasound-guided injection of alcohol and a numbing agent around the celiac ganglia can relieve pain in people newly diagnosed with inoperable pancreatic cancer. Participants receive either the nerve block or a sham procedure, alongside standard pain …
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Centre hospitalier de l'Université de Montréal (CHUM) • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Aug 16, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could a low dose of ketamine ease anxiety in pancreatic cancer?
Symptom relief CompletedThis study tests whether a low dose of oral ketamine can safely help with anxiety in people with pancreatic cancer. Twenty participants will receive both ketamine and a placebo at different times to compare effects. The main goal is to see if such a study is even possible, not to…
Phase: EARLY_PHASE1 • Sponsor: Cedars-Sinai Medical Center • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Aug 15, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could a blood gel speed tooth healing in diabetes?
Symptom relief CompletedThis study tests whether a gel made from a patient's own blood platelets can help diabetic individuals heal faster after tooth removal. Twelve adults with diabetes who need two similar-sized tooth extractions will receive the gel in one socket and standard care in the other. Rese…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: King Abdulaziz University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Aug 15, 2026 00:00 UTC
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FitBit coaching may help amputees walk more after surgery
Symptom relief CompletedThis study tests whether a walking program that uses FitBit tracking and personalized coaching can help people who recently had a leg amputation due to diabetes or peripheral artery disease become more physically active. Participants will use a FitBit to monitor their steps and r…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Colorado, Denver • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Aug 15, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Lidocaine may replace opioids for Post-Surgery pain
Symptom relief CompletedThis study tested whether lidocaine, a common numbing drug, works as well as remifentanil (an opioid) for pain after laparoscopic gallbladder removal. 138 adults took part. The goal is to find effective pain relief with fewer opioid side effects.
Sponsor: Prof. Dr. Cemil Tascıoglu Education and Research Hospital Organization • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Aug 14, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New combo may ease pain after liver transplant
Symptom relief CompletedThis study tests whether giving methadone and ketamine during a deceased donor liver transplant can lower pain and confusion after surgery. About 50 adults will receive either the drug combo or standard care. Researchers will track pain scores, opioid use, and recovery time.
Phase: PHASE4 • Sponsor: Lahey Clinic • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Aug 13, 2026 00:00 UTC
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A simple card game could transform diabetes care
Symptom relief CompletedThis trial tests a set of conversation cards, called QBSafe, designed to help people with type 2 diabetes talk with their doctors about what matters most in their daily lives. The goal is to see if these conversations can reduce the burden of living with diabetes and improve well…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Yale University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Aug 08, 2026 00:03 UTC
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Prehabilitation may cut surgery risks in ovarian cancer
Symptom relief CompletedThis study looks at whether a program called prehabilitation—which helps patients get stronger and healthier before surgery—can lower the chance of problems after surgery for advanced ovarian cancer. About 146 women having surgery for ovarian cancer will take part. The goal is to…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Hospital Clinic of Barcelona • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Aug 08, 2026 00:03 UTC
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Which palliative care approach boosts quality of life in advanced lung cancer?
Symptom relief CompletedThis study looks at two ways of delivering palliative care—specialized support to ease symptoms and stress—for people recently diagnosed with advanced lung cancer. One approach starts with basic palliative care and adds more if needed, while the other provides full palliative car…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Massachusetts General Hospital • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Aug 05, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a daily capsule ease bloating and boost energy?
Symptom relief CompletedThis trial tests whether a daily dietary supplement called Edenboost Alpha Cleanse can improve liver health and ease digestive symptoms like bloating, abdominal pain, fatigue, and nausea. Forty adults aged 40 to 65 who have struggled with low energy and at least two digestive iss…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Edenboost • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Aug 02, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Thinner needle for thyroid biopsy may reduce pain without sacrificing accuracy
Symptom relief CompletedThis study compares two needle sizes (21-gauge vs 27-gauge) used for ultrasound-guided fine needle biopsy of thyroid nodules. The goal is to see which size causes less pain and discomfort during the procedure while still collecting enough cells for diagnosis. Adults with thyroid …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Izmir Ataturk Training and Research Hospital • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Aug 01, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a daily pill douse the Sun's pain for people with EPP?
Symptom relief CompletedThis phase 2a trial tests whether an experimental oral drug called PORT-77 can lower levels of protoporphyrin IX (PPIX) in the blood of adults with erythropoietic protoporphyria (EPP). People with EPP experience severe pain and skin reactions after even brief sun exposure. The st…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Portal Therapeutics, Inc. • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jul 31, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can removing the catheter early speed up liver surgery recovery?
Symptom relief CompletedThis trial investigates whether removing a urinary catheter within 6 hours after laparoscopic liver surgery, as part of an enhanced recovery program, improves urinary function and reduces complications. About 212 adults aged 18 to 75 with benign or malignant liver tumors schedule…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Yu Zhang • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jul 31, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Sweet relief? candy and honey may shield salivary glands from radiation damage
Symptom relief CompletedThis trial tests whether sucking lemon candy and using honey mouthwash can reduce salivary gland damage caused by radioiodine therapy for thyroid cancer. About 120 adults who have had their thyroid removed and are about to receive radioiodine will be randomly assigned to the cand…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Cyprus University of Technology • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jul 30, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Cold spray may take the sting out of insulin shots — a trial puts it to the test
Symptom relief CompletedThis trial tests whether a quick cold spray on the skin before a subcutaneous insulin injection can reduce pain compared to a placebo spray. Adults in the emergency department who need at least two insulin injections receive both sprays in random order, rating their pain after ea…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Abant Izzet Baysal University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jul 29, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a sedative calm the Body's stress response during brain tumor surgery?
Symptom relief CompletedThis phase 2 trial tests whether giving the sedative dexmedetomidine during pituitary tumor surgery can dampen the body's stress response and improve early recovery. About 64 adults with non-functioning pituitary adenomas undergoing endoscopic transsphenoidal surgery will be rand…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Seoul National University Hospital • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jul 25, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a pill stop the relentless itch of a liver disease? a major trial aims to find out.
Symptom relief CompletedThis phase 3 trial is testing an experimental drug called linerixibat against a placebo in about 238 adults with primary biliary cholangitis (PBC) who suffer from moderate to severe itching. The goal is to see if linerixibat can reduce itch severity and improve quality of life ov…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: GlaxoSmithKline • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jul 24, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could a smartphone app speed up recovery after thyroid surgery?
Symptom relief CompletedThis study tests whether a mobile app that provides education and support before and after thyroid surgery can improve recovery and quality of life. Participants are adults having their first thyroidectomy who own a smartphone. One group gets standard care, while the other also u…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Ataturk University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jul 19, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Which painkiller works best before gallbladder surgery?
Symptom relief CompletedThis trial compares two common pain medicines—gabapentin and diclofenac sodium—given before laparoscopic gallbladder removal. The goal is to see which one provides better pain relief after surgery. Sixty adults aged 20 to 60 with chronic gallbladder inflammation are taking part. …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Sohag University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jul 11, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Ancient Mind-Body practice tested as fatigue fighter for men after cancer
Symptom relief CompletedThis study investigates whether a 12-week program of tai chi and qigong (called Body Mind Training) can reduce fatigue in male cancer survivors aged 55 and older. Participants are randomly assigned to the mind-body training, a light exercise-only group, or a usual-care group. Res…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jul 09, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could a tiny surgical patch preserve your voice after thyroid removal?
Symptom relief CompletedThis trial investigates whether placing a small piece of absorbable material (oxidized regenerated cellulose) over the nerves that control the voice box during total thyroidectomy can improve early voice quality. Thirty adults scheduled for thyroid surgery will be randomly assign…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Ankara University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jul 04, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Diabetes may worsen pain after root canal retreatment, study suggests
Symptom relief CompletedThis study looks at whether people with diabetes experience more pain after a second root canal treatment compared to those without diabetes. About 50 adults with a single-rooted tooth needing retreatment will take part. Pain levels and painkiller use will be tracked for a week a…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: TC Erciyes University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jul 03, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Smartphone app aims to ease Post-Surgery anxiety in thyroid patients
Symptom relief CompletedThis study tests whether a mobile app providing education based on the Life Model can help reduce anxiety and improve daily living activities in people who have had their thyroid gland removed for benign disease. About 68 participants will either receive standard discharge instru…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Cukurova University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:02 UTC
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Vitamin e study aims to uncover how body fat affects nutrient needs in women
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis completed Phase 1 study looked at how vitamin E is absorbed and used in the bodies of normal-weight and obese women, and whether vitamin C helps. Fifty women aged 18 to 40 took part, including some with type 2 diabetes. Researchers gave different doses of vitamin E (by mouth…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 19, 2026 11:00 UTC
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Can Practice-Based training boost caregiver skills for stunted children?
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study tests whether adding hands-on, simulation-based training to standard educational materials improves the caregiving skills of families with stunted children aged 1-3 years. Caregivers receive either a take-home module alone or the module plus guided practice sessions. T…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Universitas Muhammadiyah Tasikmalaya • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 19, 2026 11:00 UTC
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New ultrasound test may predict dangerous pancreatic leaks after surgery
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study is testing whether a special type of ultrasound, called endoscopic ultrasound elastography, can predict the texture of the pancreas and the risk of a pancreatic fistula after a major surgery called pancreaticoduodenectomy. The study will enroll 100 adults scheduled for…
Sponsor: Minia University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 19, 2026 11:00 UTC
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Scientists probe Inflammation's role in heart disease and diabetes
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis completed study looked at how inflammation might connect heart disease and diabetes. Researchers used PET scans and blood tests to measure inflammation in 150 adults, including healthy volunteers. The goal was to better understand these links, not to test a new treatment.
Sponsor: National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 19, 2026 11:00 UTC
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Can brain tests unlock the social struggles of turner syndrome?
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study investigates why some girls with Turner syndrome find it hard to make friends, read emotions, and control their feelings. Researchers will compare 35 girls with Turner syndrome to 35 girls with isolated growth hormone deficiency, all aged 7 to 16. Through puzzles, memo…
Sponsor: University Hospital, Angers • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 19, 2026 11:00 UTC
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Could a simple blood test predict newborn risks in diabetic pregnancies?
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study explores whether alternative biomarkers, such as glycated albumin and glycated serum protein, can better track glucose control in pregnant women with diabetes and predict the risk of complications in their newborns. Researchers will collect blood samples from participa…
Sponsor: Washington University School of Medicine • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 19, 2026 11:00 UTC
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Michigan study tests ways to boost genetic testing in cancer patients
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study looked at whether a special website or coaching phone calls could help more people with a personal or family history of certain cancers get genetic testing. Over 800 participants were randomly assigned to one of these two methods or to standard care. The goal was to se…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Michigan Rogel Cancer Center • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 19, 2026 11:00 UTC
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Study checks if past drug still protects kidneys years later
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study looks at American Indians with type 2 diabetes who had early kidney disease and took a drug called losartan years ago. Researchers want to see if the benefits of that treatment still help protect their kidneys today. About 141 people who were in the earlier study or th…
Sponsor: National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 19, 2026 11:00 UTC
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Blood safety watch: 1,771 transfusion patients tracked for hidden infections
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study followed 1,771 adults and children who received blood transfusions to check how safe the blood supply is. Researchers tested patients' blood for viruses like HIV and hepatitis before and after transfusion, and stored samples for future testing. The goal was to keep blo…
Sponsor: National Institutes of Health Clinical Center (CC) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 19, 2026 11:00 UTC
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Study maps out tumor detection in rare stomach condition
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis completed study looked at how to best find and manage tumors in people with Zollinger-Ellison syndrome, a rare condition that causes too much stomach acid. Researchers used imaging tests and tissue samples to locate tumors and check for a related genetic condition called MEN…
Sponsor: National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 19, 2026 11:00 UTC
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Blood donors help unlock secrets of hepatitis c
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study looked at 805 blood donors who tested positive for hepatitis C virus (HCV) to learn how the virus spreads and affects health over time. Researchers collected blood samples and health information to track infection and liver disease. The goal was to better understand HC…
Sponsor: National Institutes of Health Clinical Center (CC) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 19, 2026 11:00 UTC
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Can a Two-Week insulin vacation help young diabetics?
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study looks at how type 2 diabetes affects young people aged 12 to 25. Researchers want to see if giving the pancreas a 2-week rest with insulin shots can improve its ability to make insulin. Participants take metformin, follow a diet, and some also get insulin. The study al…
Sponsor: National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 19, 2026 11:00 UTC
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Scientists investigate why adrenal tumors produce hormones
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study looked at adrenal gland tumors to understand why they form, why some release extra hormones, and why some are cancerous. Researchers studied 690 people with known or suspected adrenal tumors. Participants underwent tests like blood draws, imaging scans, and urine colle…
Sponsor: Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development (NICHD) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 19, 2026 11:00 UTC
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Can hidden heart rhythms explain dialysis risks?
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study is investigating how often dangerous heart rhythm problems occur in people receiving hemodialysis for end-stage kidney disease. Researchers will implant a small device under the skin to continuously monitor heart rhythm for 18 months in 70 patients, half of whom have d…
Sponsor: Rigshospitalet, Denmark • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 19, 2026 11:00 UTC
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Mom knows best: using family history to fight disease
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study looked at whether teaching mothers about their family health history can help them encourage healthier eating and exercise in their families. About 310 adults with at least one child took part. Researchers gave them a Family Health Package with personalized risk info a…
Sponsor: National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 19, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could popular diabetes drugs boost cancer survival? new study investigates
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study analyzed health records of over 200,000 adults with obesity and type 2 diabetes to see if taking GLP-1 drugs (like Ozempic) before a cancer diagnosis is linked to better survival and fewer complications after cancer. The researchers compared GLP-1 users to those on oth…
Sponsor: Chung Shan Medical University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 19, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Family talk could be key to preventing disease in Mexican-American communities
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study examined how Mexican-American families discuss their risk for diabetes, heart disease, breast cancer, and colon cancer. Researchers interviewed 498 adults from Mexican-American households in Houston to understand how culture and family history influence health communic…
Sponsor: National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 19, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Scientists hunt for diabetes genes in west africa
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study looked at the genes and lifestyle of over 7,400 people in Nigeria to understand why some develop type 2 diabetes. Researchers compared people with and without diabetes to find genetic differences. The goal is to learn more about diabetes causes in African populations a…
Sponsor: National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 19, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Scientists uncover genetic secrets behind rare hormone disorders
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study looked at nearly 1,400 people with rare conditions like PPNAD, Carney Complex, and Peutz-Jeghers syndrome. The goal was to find the genetic causes and link them to specific symptoms. Researchers used clinical exams and genetic testing to better understand how these dis…
Sponsor: Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development (NICHD) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 19, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Study explores how race affects diabetes and heart disease risk in women
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis completed study looked at risk factors for diabetes and heart disease in 146 healthy African, African-American, and white women who were federal employees or contractors. Researchers compared things like triglyceride levels and insulin resistance to see if the best screening…
Sponsor: National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 19, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Dialysis Patients' heart risk: a new prediction model under study
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study follows adults receiving maintenance hemodialysis for end-stage kidney disease to develop a model that predicts the risk of dying from cardiovascular disease. Researchers will track routine lab results, including how often blood phosphate levels stay in a target range,…
Sponsor: Huashan Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 19, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New liver Drug's safety check: can it mix with hepatitis b antivirals?
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis early-stage trial will test a new drug called hydronidone, which is being developed for liver fibrosis caused by hepatitis B. Since patients often need to take antiviral drugs for hepatitis B, researchers want to see if hydronidone can be taken safely alongside four common a…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Beijing Continent Pharmaceutical Co, Ltd. • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 15, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Heart safety check for experimental liver drug
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis early-stage trial tested whether a single dose of hydronidone, an experimental drug for liver fibrosis, changes the heart's electrical activity (QTc interval) in 48 healthy Chinese adults. Participants received one of three doses or a placebo, and researchers measured how th…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Beijing Continent Pharmaceutical Co, Ltd. • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 15, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Childhood brain tumor survivors face hidden hormone risks years later
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study looks at long-term hormone and metabolic problems in people who survived a childhood brain tumor. Researchers will check survivors for issues like growth, thyroid, and blood sugar problems, and see how these relate to the tumor and its treatment. The goal is to help do…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Institute of Oncology Ljubljana • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 15, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Diabetes may change how fast the stomach empties before surgery
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study used ultrasound to measure how much fluid remains in the stomach after standard preoperative fasting in 592 adults scheduled for elective surgery. Researchers compared diabetic and non-diabetic patients to see if diabetes affects stomach emptying. The goal is to help t…
Sponsor: Fundación Instituto de Estudios de Ciencias de la Salud de Castilla y León • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 15, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Liver function and drug processing: a closer look at hydronidone
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study looks at how the drug hydronidone moves through the body in people with different levels of liver function. Thirty adults with either normal liver function or varying degrees of liver impairment will take a single dose of the drug. The goal is to understand how liver h…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Beijing Continent Pharmaceutical Co, Ltd. • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 15, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could a stress hormone be behind the hidden danger of low blood sugar?
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study looks at whether adrenaline, the body's stress hormone, triggers an immune reaction during low blood sugar (hypoglycemia) in people with and without type 1 diabetes. Researchers will lower participants' blood sugar and then give drugs that block adrenaline's effects to…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Radboud University Medical Center • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 15, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Massive Real-World study tracks Atezolizumab's performance in routine cancer care
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study follows over 2,700 people with bladder, lung, or liver cancer who are receiving the drug atezolizumab as part of their normal treatment. Researchers are tracking how long patients live and how well the drug controls their cancer outside of a controlled clinical trial. …
Sponsor: Hoffmann-La Roche • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 15, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Scientists hunt for testicular cancer genes in families
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study aims to understand why testicular cancer sometimes runs in families. Researchers will collect DNA samples and medical information from about 750 people in families with multiple cases of testicular cancer. No treatment is given; the goal is to find genes that increase …
Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 15, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a simple nutrient help teens with diabetes?
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study looks at how the body processes arginine, a natural nutrient, in teenagers with type 2 diabetes. Researchers will give participants arginine and measure its effect on insulin production. The goal is to better understand the disease and see if arginine could be a safe, …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Baylor College of Medicine • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 15, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could a common diabetes drug weaken your bones?
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study asks whether pioglitazone, a widely used diabetes medication, might reduce bone density in people with type 2 diabetes. Researchers will compare bone mineral density and bone turnover markers in adults aged 30-55 who take pioglitazone versus those who do not. The goal …
Sponsor: VA Office of Research and Development • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 15, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Rare disease mystery: NIH launches deep dive into Smith-Magenis syndrome
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study follows nearly 600 people with Smith-Magenis syndrome (SMS), a rare genetic condition, to track how their health, behavior, and development change over time. Researchers will perform detailed medical exams, genetic tests, and surveys to better understand the syndrome's…
Sponsor: National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 15, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Fake health news: study reveals how online lies harm chronic patients
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study looks at how false or misleading health information found online affects the way people with chronic illnesses like diabetes and high blood pressure take their medications and make treatment decisions. Researchers will survey 300 adults who use social media at least on…
Sponsor: Alexandria University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 15, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could your gut bacteria hold the key to protecting your kidneys?
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study investigates the link between gut bacteria and diabetic kidney disease, a common complication of type 2 diabetes. Researchers will analyze blood, urine, and stool samples from 556 adults with the condition to look for bacterial and metabolic markers. The goal is to und…
Sponsor: The First Affiliated Hospital of Hunan University of Traditional Chinese Medicine • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 14, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a phone call help cancer survivors get the genetic answers they need?
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study looked at whether offering genetic counseling by phone or video could help more childhood cancer survivors get genetic testing. About 391 survivors took part, comparing remote counseling to usual care. The goal was to see if remote services increase testing uptake and …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Chicago • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 14, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Bedside tech lessons may boost diabetes care for latino patients
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study tests whether teaching Latino patients with type 2 diabetes how to use patient portals and telehealth during a hospital stay helps them manage their care after discharge. 84 adults will receive either one-on-one digital training or standard care. The main goal is to se…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Brigham and Women's Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 14, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could a new molecule tame a rare liver disease? early safety trial begins
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis early-stage trial tests whether a single dose of HTD1801, an experimental drug for primary sclerosing cholangitis, is safe and tolerable in healthy adults. Researchers will monitor participants for side effects and measure how the drug moves through the body. The goal is to …
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: HighTide Therapeutics (Hong Kong) Limited • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 13, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could a peptide injection help rebuild Insulin-Making cells?
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis early-stage trial is testing an experimental drug called HTD4010, a synthetic version of a natural peptide that may help the pancreas regenerate insulin-producing cells. The study enrolls healthy, non-diabetic volunteers to receive single ascending doses of the drug or a pla…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: HighTide Therapeutics (Hong Kong) Limited • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 13, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Hidden thyroid cancers: how common are they in patients with thyroiditis?
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis completed study from Minia University looked at 200 patients with autoimmune thyroiditis (an inflamed thyroid) who had thyroid surgery. The goal was to see how often thyroid cancer is found by accident when examining the removed tissue. Researchers checked for cancer in pati…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Minia University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 13, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Skipping thyroid ultrasound after PET may be safe, study suggests
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study examines whether patients who have a thyroid nodule found on a PET scan can safely skip a follow-up ultrasound without affecting their survival. Researchers will compare death rates over 7 years between those who had an ultrasound within 3 months and those who did not.…
Sponsor: Brigham and Women's Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 12, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could a Dairy-Rich diet tame type 2 diabetes?
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study looks at whether people with type 2 diabetes who eat more dairy products (like milk, cheese, and yogurt) during an intensive lifestyle program have better blood sugar control and weight maintenance. Researchers will track changes in A1C, weight, and cholesterol in abou…
Sponsor: Joslin Diabetes Center • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 12, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Protein 'Fingerprint' blood test could warn of ovarian cancer return
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study looks at proteins in the blood of women with ovarian, peritoneal, or fallopian tube cancer who are in remission. The goal is to find a protein pattern, or 'fingerprint,' that signals when the cancer might come back. Researchers followed 119 women with stage III or IV c…
Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 09, 2026 00:00 UTC
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HIV drug side effects: new study probes liver damage risk
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study looked at liver fibrosis (scarring) in 127 HIV patients who had high liver enzymes while on antiretroviral therapy. Participants underwent tests like liver biopsy, ultrasound, and CT scans to measure liver damage. The goal was to understand how common and severe liver …
Sponsor: National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 09, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could a yellow tinge predict dangerous hospital infections?
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study looks at whether jaundice, a yellowing of the skin and eyes, makes people with cirrhosis more likely to develop infections while in the hospital. Researchers will follow 250 Egyptian patients with cirrhosis to see if those with jaundice get more hospital-acquired infec…
Sponsor: Tanta University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 08, 2026 00:03 UTC
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A hidden route for ovarian cancer spread?
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study investigates whether lymph nodes in the lower abdomen, called the inferior epigastric lymph node basin, might be an early stop for ovarian cancer spreading from the peritoneum. Researchers will biopsy these nodes in 20 patients undergoing surgery for ovarian peritoneal…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Jules Bordet Institute • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 08, 2026 00:03 UTC
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Could cannabis help fight diabetes? a study investigates
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study explores whether compounds in cannabis, like THC and CBD, can reduce inflammation and improve how the body responds to insulin. Researchers will measure blood markers of inflammation and insulin sensitivity in people across the weight spectrum, both after a single use …
Sponsor: University of Colorado, Boulder • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 08, 2026 00:03 UTC
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Your DNA may decide how well exercise and diet work for weight loss
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study is testing whether a specific gene variant (MC4R rs17782313) and metabolic health status influence how men with obesity respond to a 12-week exercise and diet program. Forty men aged 18 to 59 with obesity will be classified as having metabolically healthy or unhealthy …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Harbin Sport University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 08, 2026 00:03 UTC
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AI nurses take on doctors in rural india trial
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study tests whether nurses using an AI tool can plan care as well as doctors for common problems like high blood pressure, diabetes, fever, and shortness of breath. About 672 adults in rural and semi-urban India will see both a nurse with AI and a doctor, and their visits wi…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Sarah Nabia • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 07, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Fatty liver mystery: could how we process food be the key?
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study looked at how people with and without non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) process food. Researchers monitored 53 adults over two days, measuring metabolism, blood, and urine after meals. The goal was to find differences that might explain why fat builds up in the…
Sponsor: National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 06, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Liver function may change how this drug works – new study recruiting
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study looks at how the drug MK-1084 (calderasib) moves through the body in people with and without liver problems. Researchers will measure drug levels in the blood and check for side effects. About 58 adults will take a single dose and be monitored. The goal is to understan…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 06, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Small study aims to unlock secrets of rare lung disease
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis completed Phase 1 study looked at 27 people with and without pulmonary hypertension to learn more about how blood vessel problems contribute to the disease. Researchers used heart catheterization, imaging, and blood tests to find biomarkers and understand disease mechanisms.…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: National Institutes of Health Clinical Center (CC) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 06, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Spanish study hunts for hidden liver disease genes
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study looks for genetic changes linked to progressive familial intrahepatic cholestasis (PFIC) in adults with unexplained bile flow problems. Researchers will collect health information and blood samples from 150 participants across Spain during a single visit. The goal is t…
Sponsor: Ipsen • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 05, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can fatty liver and hepatitis b together harm kidneys? a study digs into the data
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study looks back at the medical records of 1,000 adults with both chronic hepatitis B and metabolic fatty liver disease. The goal is to understand how these conditions affect kidney function, especially in people on long-term antiviral therapy. Researchers will also examine …
Sponsor: Foshan Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 30, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could common hepatitis b drugs damage kidneys? a study digs into the data
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study examines whether long-term use of antiviral drugs for chronic hepatitis B is linked to kidney problems in patients who also have non-alcoholic fatty liver disease. Researchers will analyze medical records from 300 patients to compare kidney function among those taking …
Sponsor: Foshan Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 30, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could hepatitis e be hiding in transplant patients? a screening study aims to find out.
Knowledge-focused CompletedHepatitis E can cause severe liver problems in people who have had an organ transplant, and may become chronic. This study screens liver and kidney transplant patients in Guadeloupe using blood tests to measure how many carry the virus. The goal is to learn whether routine screen…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de la Guadeloupe • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 29, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can type 1 diabetes hold kids back from being fit and active? a study aims to find out.
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study looks at how type 1 diabetes affects the heart, lungs, and overall fitness of children aged 6 to 17. It also measures their physical activity levels and quality of life. Researchers will compare these results with those of healthy children of the same age. The goal is …
Sponsor: Institut Saint Pierre • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 29, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Protein shake vs. gut trouble: can whey help athletes digest fructose after heat stress?
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis pilot study tests whether a multi-ingredient whey supplement can reduce fructose malabsorption in healthy adults after hiking under heat stress. Eight participants will consume fructose and have their breath hydrogen measured as a marker of malabsorption, both before and aft…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Arizona State University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 26, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a quick MRI scan reveal what a healthy Child's liver looks like?
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study aims to determine normal liver stiffness values in healthy children aged 7 to 17 using a special MRI technique called MR elastography. Participants receive a one-time research MRI and a blood draw to confirm their liver is healthy. The results could help doctors better…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Children's Hospital Medical Center, Cincinnati • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 26, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can standard cancer treatment wake up the immune system? a study investigates.
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study looks at how anti-tumor T-cell responses change in people with lung or head-and-neck cancer who are receiving radiochemotherapy. Researchers will collect blood and tumor samples to track immune markers. The goal is to understand whether this standard treatment can boos…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de Besancon • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 25, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a Growth-Hormone blocker stay safe in everyday use? a korean study investigates
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis observational study tracks patients in Korea who have been prescribed Somavert (pegvisomant) for acromegaly, a condition caused by too much growth hormone. Researchers will monitor side effects and whether patients show clinical improvement during routine treatment. The goal…
Sponsor: Pfizer • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 25, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Smartwatch AI may predict liver crisis before symptoms start
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study tests whether an Apple Watch, combined with artificial intelligence, can detect early signs of improvement or deterioration in people with advanced chronic liver disease (cirrhosis). Participants wear the watch to continuously track heart rate, oxygen levels, sleep, ac…
Sponsor: Antonio Galante • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 25, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a tumor-zapping procedure also wake up the immune system?
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study looks at how two heat-based procedures — radiofrequency ablation and microwave ablation — affect the immune system in people with small liver cancers. Researchers will take blood samples and tissue biopsies before and after treatment to track changes in immune cells. T…
Sponsor: University Hospital, Grenoble • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 24, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could your DNA predict thyroid cancer after radiation?
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study investigates whether certain DNA variants make people more likely to develop thyroid cancer after receiving radiation therapy as a child. Researchers will compare the genetic profiles of about 30 people who developed thyroid cancer and 30 who did not, all of whom were …
Sponsor: Institut National de la Santé Et de la Recherche Médicale, France • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 22, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Scientists hunt for hidden fat molecules that sabotage insulin
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study investigates how specific fat molecules called diacylglycerols and sphingolipids inside muscle cells influence insulin resistance. Researchers will measure these lipids in different parts of muscle cells before and after weight loss or exercise in people with obesity, …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Colorado, Denver • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 19, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Massive study aims to map hepatitis c elimination in pakistan
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis large study in Pakistan tracks 25,000 adults with hepatitis C to see how well current government-sponsored treatments work and whether the virus develops resistance. Researchers will measure cure rates, new infections, and reinfections over time. The goal is to find the best…
Sponsor: Queen Mary University of London • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 19, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Customizing electrical current during thyroid surgery could protect vocal cord nerves
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study investigates whether using a personalized electrical current to monitor the nerve that controls the vocal cords during thyroid surgery is as effective as the standard fixed current. Researchers will analyze data from over 600 patients to see if individualizing the stim…
Sponsor: Medical University of Gdansk • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 19, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New model could predict dangerous gut leak after ovarian cancer surgery
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study looks at what factors increase the risk of a serious complication called anastomotic leakage after ovarian cancer surgery. Researchers will analyze data from 401 patients to build a prediction model. The goal is to help surgeons identify high-risk patients early and ta…
Sponsor: Zhongda Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 18, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Ultrasound inside the body reveals how tumors block the bile duct
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study uses endoscopic ultrasound—a tiny ultrasound probe on a flexible tube passed through the mouth—to measure the size of the common bile duct in people with jaundice caused by pancreatic or bile duct tumors. Researchers aim to better understand how these tumors compress t…
Sponsor: GCS Ramsay Santé pour l'Enseignement et la Recherche • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 18, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Weight-Loss drugs may offer early liver protection, study suggests
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study looks at whether two popular weight-loss medications, semaglutide and tirzepatide, can improve early signs of liver damage in people with overweight or obesity. Researchers measured changes in liver health markers after at least 12 weeks of treatment in 154 adults. The…
Sponsor: Goztepe Prof Dr Suleyman Yalcın City Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 17, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Rural health revolution: training future doctors and PAs to collaborate
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study tests a two-year educational program for medical and physician assistant students in rural areas. The curriculum includes classroom sessions, simulations, and community rotations to improve teamwork skills. Researchers measure changes in knowledge, attitudes, and team …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Pacific Northwest University of Health Sciences • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 17, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Blood-Clotting showdown: which device best guides bleeding care in High-Risk patients?
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study compares three devices that measure how well blood clots — ClotPro, ROTEM, and TEG — in patients undergoing liver surgery, neurosurgery, or cesarean section. The goal is to see how closely the results from these devices agree with each other. The findings may help doct…
Sponsor: Medical University of Vienna • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 17, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Liver function may change how mavorixafor works in the body
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study investigates how a single dose of mavorixafor is processed in people with mild to moderate liver impairment compared to healthy volunteers with normal liver function. Researchers will measure drug levels in the blood and monitor safety and tolerability. The goal is to …
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: X4 Pharmaceuticals • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 17, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Simple blood test during thyroid surgery may predict dangerous calcium drop
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study investigates whether measuring ionized calcium levels before, during, and after total thyroidectomy can predict which patients will develop low calcium levels (hypocalcemia) after surgery. Researchers will track calcium and parathyroid hormone levels in 327 adults unde…
Sponsor: Emrecan Deniz • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 16, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Liver function may change how belapectin works in the body
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study looks at how the drug belapectin moves through the body in people with mild, moderate, or severe liver impairment compared to healthy volunteers. Participants receive a single intravenous dose, and researchers measure drug levels in the blood over time. The goal is to …
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Galectin Therapeutics Inc. • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 16, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Artificial intelligence could help guide liver cancer treatment after surgery
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study developed an artificial intelligence model that analyzes MRI scans and pathology images to predict the risk of liver cancer returning after surgery. Researchers used data from over 500 patients who had their liver cancer surgically removed. The goal is to help doctors …
Sponsor: Anhui Provincial Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 15, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Oxygen mapping in pancreatic tumors could reveal hidden clues to aggressive cancer
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study investigates low-oxygen (hypoxic) areas within pancreatic tumors by giving patients a special marker before surgery. The marker highlights oxygen-deprived regions in the removed tumor tissue. Researchers will then analyze how these hypoxic zones relate to patient survi…
Sponsor: University Health Network, Toronto • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 12, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Physiotherapy after liver transplant may boost long-term physical and mental function
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study looks at whether participating in a routine physiotherapy program after a liver transplant leads to better physical and cognitive outcomes about a year later. Researchers compared liver transplant recipients who did physiotherapy with those who did not, measuring balan…
Sponsor: Hasan Kalyoncu University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 12, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New risk score aims to predict which pancreatic tumors will return after surgery
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study aims to create a simple risk score to identify patients with pancreatic neuroendocrine tumors (PanNETs) who are at high risk of their cancer returning after surgery. Current methods are not very good at predicting individual risk. Researchers will analyze data from ove…
Sponsor: Fudan University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 12, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Menstrual cycle forces women with diabetes to hack their insulin pumps
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study investigates how women with type 1 diabetes manually adjust their automated insulin delivery (AID) systems to manage blood sugar changes during their menstrual cycle. Researchers will interview 69 women to catalog strategies like entering fake carbohydrates or changing…
Sponsor: DCB Research AG • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 12, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Heart safety check for hepatitis b drug candidate
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study investigates whether a single dose of bepirovirsen, a potential treatment for hepatitis B, affects the heart's electrical activity. Healthy adults aged 18 to 55 receive either the drug or a placebo, and their heart rhythms are monitored continuously by ECG. The goal is…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: GlaxoSmithKline • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 12, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Scientists mine 1,100 patient records to spot thyroid cancer return risks
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study examines medical records from over 1,100 adults who had papillary thyroid cancer and were declared cancer-free after initial treatment. Researchers want to identify which patient characteristics—such as age, tumor size, or cancer spread—are linked to a higher chance of…
Sponsor: University of Roma La Sapienza • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 12, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could your surroundings trigger a hidden genetic risk?
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study investigates whether environmental and occupational exposures influence the risk of developing tumors in people who carry an SDHx gene mutation. Researchers will compare two groups of mutation carriers: those who have had a tumor and those who have not. The goal is to …
Sponsor: Assistance Publique - Hôpitaux de Paris • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 10, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Gum disease may alter key hormone and oxidative markers in diabetes patients
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis observational study investigates how different levels of gum health influence asprosin (a hormone) and total oxidant/antioxidant levels in people with type 2 diabetes. Researchers will collect fluid from around the gums and blood samples from 67 participants to compare these…
Sponsor: Saglik Bilimleri Universitesi • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 10, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could a smartphone replace clinic visits for rare tumor survivors?
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study tests whether a remote monitoring program can reliably track the health of people who have had surgery for pheochromocytoma or paraganglioma (PPGL), rare adrenal tumors. Participants use an internet platform to report their data, which is compared to information collec…
Sponsor: Assistance Publique - Hôpitaux de Paris • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 10, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Blood scores may identify low-risk patients after hepatitis c cure, reducing need for lifelong cancer scans
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study looks at whether simple, non-invasive blood test scores can predict the risk of developing liver cancer in people with advanced liver disease who have been cured of hepatitis C. Researchers analyzed data from 571 adults treated at a single hospital over ten years. The …
Sponsor: Siriraj Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 09, 2026 00:00 UTC
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AI may solve tricky liver diagnosis puzzle
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study tests whether artificial intelligence can help doctors tell the difference between drug-induced liver injury and autoimmune hepatitis, two conditions that look very similar. Researchers are building a machine learning model using data from over 2,500 patients. If it wo…
Sponsor: Beijing Friendship Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 08, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Blood protein map may reveal hidden clues in ovarian cancer treatment
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study looks at how proteins in the blood change in women with ovarian cancer as they go through standard treatment. Researchers collected blood samples before surgery, after surgery, and after chemotherapy to see if these protein shifts could give a fuller picture of how the…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University Medical Centre Ljubljana • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 08, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Liver's Post-Meal secrets could unlock new fatty liver treatments
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study investigates how the liver processes nutrients after a meal in healthy individuals and in patients with fatty liver disease or cirrhosis. Researchers will take blood samples and liver biopsies after fasting or eating a standardized meal, and after a glucagon injection.…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Copenhagen University Hospital, Hvidovre • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 08, 2026 00:00 UTC
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PET-CT scans could sharpen radiation targeting for liver tumors
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study investigates whether PET-CT scans can accurately measure the radiation dose delivered by radioactive spheres during a liver cancer treatment called radioembolization. Researchers will compare scans taken before and after the procedure in patients with liver tumors. The…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Fox Chase Cancer Center • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 04, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Decade-Long study aims to unlock liver disease risks in HIV-Hepatitis b patients
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study follows adults in Zambia who have both HIV and chronic hepatitis B to track liver health over up to 10 years. Researchers aim to understand how current HIV treatments affect hepatitis B and liver damage, and to identify factors that lead to serious outcomes like liver …
Sponsor: University of Alabama at Birmingham • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 04, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Radiation safety study aims to personalize thyroid cancer treatment
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study collects standard-of-care images from people with differentiated thyroid cancer who are treated with radioactive iodine (Iodine-131). The goal is to better understand how much radiation reaches healthy organs and what dose is needed to destroy thyroid tissue. By gather…
Sponsor: Institut Claudius Regaud • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 03, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Diabetes may weaken healing power of natural blood membranes
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study investigates whether type 2 diabetes changes the levels of key growth factors and inflammatory markers in Albumin Platelet-Rich Fibrin (Alb-PRF) membranes—a blood-derived material used to support wound healing and dental tissue repair. Researchers will compare Alb-PRF …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Izmir Katip Celebi University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 03, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Morning workout may burn more fat and stabilize blood sugar in type 1 diabetes
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study investigates whether exercising in the morning versus the afternoon changes how the body handles blood sugar and burns fat in people with type 1 diabetes. Twelve adults with type 1 diabetes will do one hour of moderate exercise at 9 AM and another session at 4 PM on se…
Sponsor: University of Aarhus • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 01, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Race day blood sugar spike: study probes stress effect on athletes with type 1 diabetes
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study investigates why athletes with type 1 diabetes often experience higher blood sugar during competitions compared to regular training. Researchers will monitor 12 athletes with type 1 diabetes and 12 healthy athletes during a 5K race and a 5K training session, measuring …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Aarhus • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 01, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Blood protein may reveal hidden nerve damage in diabetes and fatty liver
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis observational study investigates whether a substance in the blood called nociceptin is linked to overactive nerves in people who have both type 2 diabetes and metabolic fatty liver disease. Researchers will compare 50 patients with both conditions to 50 healthy volunteers, m…
Sponsor: Second Hospital of Shanxi Medical University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:03 UTC
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Blood test score may guide ovarian cancer treatment decisions
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study looks at whether a score called KELIM can predict how well ovarian cancer patients respond to maintenance treatment with PARP inhibitors after initial chemotherapy. Researchers will analyze data from 243 patients who took part in the PAOLA-1 trial. If KELIM proves usef…
Sponsor: ARCAGY/ GINECO GROUP • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:02 UTC
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Swallowable capsule could unlock secrets of Gut-Liver connection
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study tests whether a special capsule, called SIMBA, can safely collect fluid from the small intestine in people with liver cirrhosis. Participants swallow two capsules, which are later recovered from stool. Researchers will analyze the fluid to compare gut bacteria and meta…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Vanessa Stadlbauer-Koellner, MD • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:01 UTC
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European registry aims to improve care for pancreatic enzyme deficiency
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study creates a registry of adults with pancreatic exocrine insufficiency (PEI), a condition where the pancreas does not produce enough enzymes to digest food properly. Researchers at eight specialist centers across Europe will track how doctors prescribe pancreatic enzyme r…
Sponsor: Hospital Clinico Universitario de Santiago • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:01 UTC