Hereditary disorder of connective tissue
MONDO:0023603An inherited genetic disorder that affects the connective tissues. Representative examples include Ehlers-Danlos syndrome and Marfan syndrome.
Also known as: Mendelian connective tissue disorder, connective tissue hereditary disorder, hereditary connective tissue disorder, Hereditary Connective Tissue Disorder, Inherited disorder of connective tissue, inherited disorder of connective tissue
1173 clinical trials for this condition and its sub-types.
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Community leaders step up to boost COVID shots in black rheumatic patients
⭐️ VACCINE ⭐️ OngoingThis study tests whether training popular community leaders to share vaccine information can increase COVID-19 booster shots among Black individuals with rheumatic conditions like lupus. About 60 people will take part, including leaders and their social network members. The goal …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Northwestern University • Aim: ⭐️ VACCINE ⭐️
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:00 UTC
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New vaccine aims to shield transplant patients from deadly virus
⭐️ VACCINE ⭐️ OngoingThis phase II trial tests a vaccine designed to protect stem cell transplant recipients from cytomegalovirus (CMV), a common virus that can cause serious illness in people with weakened immune systems. The vaccine uses a modified, harmless virus to deliver three CMV proteins, tra…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: City of Hope Medical Center • Aim: ⭐️ VACCINE ⭐️
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:32 UTC
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New vaccine aims to shield transplant patients from deadly virus
⭐️ VACCINE ⭐️ OngoingThis study tests a vaccine called Triplex to prevent cytomegalovirus (CMV) infection in adults who have received a stem cell transplant. CMV is usually harmless but can be life-threatening for people with weakened immune systems. The vaccine uses harmless virus pieces to train th…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: City of Hope Medical Center • Aim: ⭐️ VACCINE ⭐️
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:57 UTC
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Experimental drug tazemetostat offered to patients with rare, aggressive tumors
Disease control NO_LONGER_AVAILABLEThis expanded access program provides tazemetostat, a drug that blocks a protein called EZH2, to adults with serious or life-threatening solid tumors that have lost the INI1 or SMARCA4 protein. Eligible patients must have tried other treatments without success and cannot join a f…
Sponsor: Epizyme, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 04, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Drug Combo's Long-Term safety under scrutiny in blood disease patients
Disease control OngoingThis study follows patients who have already been taking ruxolitinib alone or with panobinostat in earlier trials and are still benefiting. Researchers will track side effects over time to see how safe these drugs are for long-term use. About 296 participants with conditions like…
Phase: PHASE4 • Sponsor: Novartis Pharmaceuticals • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 04, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Which CML drug works best? new trial pits imatinib against dasatinib
Disease control OngoingThis phase 2 trial compares two standard CML drugs—imatinib (Gleevec) at two different doses and dasatinib (Sprycel)—in 406 newly diagnosed patients with chronic phase CML. The main goal is to see which treatment leads to the best molecular response after 12 months, meaning a ver…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 04, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New hip implant aims to cut repeat surgeries
Disease control OngoingThis study is testing a new hip implant called the OR3O Dual Mobility System in 177 people who need hip replacement surgery. The goal is to see if the implant is safe and lasts longer without needing another surgery. Researchers will follow participants for up to 10 years to chec…
Sponsor: Smith & Nephew, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 04, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Engineered t cells with a kill switch aim to make stem cell transplants safer
Disease control OngoingThis study tests a new approach for people receiving a stem cell transplant from a partially matched family donor. The donor's immune cells (T cells) are modified in the lab to include a 'suicide gene' that can be activated by a drug if the cells attack the patient's body, causin…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Baylor College of Medicine • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 03, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could a diabetes drug shield kidneys from lupus damage?
Disease control OngoingThis phase 2 trial tests whether dapagliflozin, a drug already used for diabetes and chronic kidney disease, can slow kidney damage in people with lupus nephritis. Lupus nephritis is a serious complication of lupus that causes kidney inflammation and can lead to chronic kidney di…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Hospital Civil Juan I. Menchaca • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 03, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Suicide Gene-Equipped t cells aim to make stem cell transplants safer
Disease control OngoingThis trial tests whether specially modified T cells from a partially matched donor can help patients recover their immune system faster after a stem cell transplant. The T cells are engineered with a 'suicide gene' that allows doctors to destroy them if they cause graft-versus-ho…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Baylor College of Medicine • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 03, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Precision radiation may boost stem cell transplant success in tough leukemias
Disease control OngoingThis study tests a precise radiation method called total marrow and lymphoid irradiation (TMLI) given with two chemotherapy drugs (etoposide and cyclophosphamide) before a donor stem cell transplant. The goal is to safely deliver higher radiation doses to the bone marrow to wipe …
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: City of Hope Medical Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 03, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New lupus drug PIT565 enters human safety trials
Disease control OngoingThis early-stage study tests a new drug called PIT565 in about 54 people with active lupus who have not gotten better with standard treatments. The main goal is to see if the drug is safe and how the body processes it. Participants will receive increasing doses of the drug and be…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Novartis Pharmaceuticals • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 02, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New pill shows promise for rare tumor in japanese patients
Disease control OngoingThis phase 2 study tests the drug nirogacestat in 20 Japanese adults with desmoid tumors that are growing. The goal is to see if the drug can shrink tumors or stop them from getting worse. Participants take nirogacestat as an oral tablet, and researchers will monitor tumor respon…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: SpringWorks Therapeutics, Inc., a healthcare company of Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 01, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New hope for rare fever disorder: drug targets stubborn cases
Disease control TerminatedThis study tests whether anakinra (Kineret), a daily injection, can reduce monthly attacks in Chinese patients with Familial Mediterranean Fever (FMF) who do not respond to standard colchicine treatment. Three patients aged 2 years and older will receive anakinra for 6 months, wi…
Phase: PHASE4 • Sponsor: Swedish Orphan Biovitrum • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 01, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New lupus drug tested for Long-Term safety in large trial
Disease control ENROLLING_BY_INVITATIONThis study is checking the long-term safety of a drug called dapirolizumab pegol for people with systemic lupus erythematosus (lupus). It involves 760 participants who have already completed earlier studies of the drug. Researchers will monitor side effects over time to see if th…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: UCB Biopharma SRL • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 28, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Cancer-Killing virus injected directly into tumors shows promise in Mid-Stage trial
Disease control OngoingThis study tests a virus called AdAPT-001 that is injected directly into tumors to kill cancer cells. It is for adults with advanced solid tumors that have not responded to standard treatments. The trial will check if the virus is safe and whether it works better when combined wi…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: EpicentRx, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 28, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New pill aims to tame rare immune diseases
Disease control OngoingThis early-stage trial tests an experimental drug called BI 3000202 in 16 adults with rare type 1 interferonopathies, such as Aicardi-Goutières syndrome. Participants take a low dose for 4 weeks, then a higher dose for 36 weeks. The main goal is to see if the drug is safe and how…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Boehringer Ingelheim • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:03 UTC
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New hope for lupus skin lesions: drug trial targets stubborn cases
Disease control OngoingThis study tests a drug called litifilimab for people with lupus-related skin disease that didn't get better with standard antimalarial pills. About 450 adults with active skin lesions will receive either the drug or a placebo every 4 weeks for 24 weeks, then everyone gets the dr…
Phase: PHASE2, PHASE3 • Sponsor: Biogen • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:03 UTC
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Sweet swap: study tests if replacing sugary foods with sweet alternatives lowers sugar intake
Disease control ENROLLING_BY_INVITATIONThis study tests whether giving people different taste-based advice helps them reduce their free sugar intake to less than 5% of daily energy. Participants are adults in southern England who consume more than 10% of their energy from free sugars. They are randomly assigned to adv…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Bournemouth University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:02 UTC
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New drug candidate targets Hard-to-Treat blood cancers
Disease control OngoingThis study tests an experimental drug called LY2784544 in people with three types of blood cancers known as myeloproliferative neoplasms: polycythemia vera, essential thrombocythemia, and myelofibrosis. The trial enrolls patients who have not responded to, cannot tolerate, or hav…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Eli Lilly and Company • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:02 UTC
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New lupus shot shows promise in major trial
Disease control OngoingThis study tests a new medicine called anifrolumab, given as a shot under the skin, for adults with moderate-to-severe lupus. The goal is to see if it can better control disease activity compared to a placebo, when added to standard treatments. About 367 participants are involved…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: AstraZeneca • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:02 UTC
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Can a targeted drug boost chemo for hard-to-treat blood cancers?
Disease control OngoingThis phase II trial tested whether adding veliparib (a targeted drug) to standard chemotherapy (topotecan and carboplatin) helps people with advanced myeloproliferative disorders, acute myeloid leukemia, or chronic myelomonocytic leukemia. The study enrolled 25 adults whose cance…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:01 UTC
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Immune cell therapy takes on lupus in early trial
Disease control ENROLLING_BY_INVITATIONThis early-phase study tests a new treatment called NKX019 for people with lupus, an autoimmune disease. NKX019 uses specially engineered immune cells to target and calm overactive B cells. The main goal is to check safety in about 6 participants, while also looking for signs tha…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Hospital for Special Surgery, New York • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:01 UTC
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Could a cancer immunotherapy drug shrink rare sarcomas?
Disease control OngoingThis phase 2 trial tests the drug atezolizumab in 27 people with chondrosarcoma or clear cell sarcoma that cannot be removed by surgery or has spread. Atezolizumab is an immunotherapy that helps the body's immune system attack cancer cells. The main goal is to see if the drug can…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:01 UTC
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New drug cocktail targets rare bone cancer that spreads
Disease control OngoingThis study tests two drug combinations (belinostat plus either guadecitabine or ASTX727) in 19 adults with a rare bone cancer called chondrosarcoma that has spread or cannot be removed surgically. The goal is to see if the drugs can shrink tumors or stop them from growing. Partic…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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New lupus drug shows promise in Long-Term safety trial
Disease control ENROLLING_BY_INVITATIONThis study looks at the long-term safety of a drug called litifilimab for people with active lupus. About 864 adults who finished earlier studies will continue taking the drug for up to 3 years, along with their usual treatments. The goal is to see how safe it is and how well it …
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Biogen • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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New lupus drug saphnelo tracked for Long-Term safety in 1,600+ patients
Disease control OngoingThis study is tracking the long-term safety and effectiveness of the drug Saphnelo (anifrolumab) in over 1,600 people with systemic lupus erythematosus who haven't responded well to current treatments. Researchers are monitoring for side effects like serious infections, shingles,…
Sponsor: AstraZeneca • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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Precision proton beams take aim at rare bone cancers
Disease control OngoingThis study tests a precise type of proton radiation (IMPT) for people with chordoma or chondrosarcoma in the spine, sacrum, or skull base. The goal is to control the tumor while reducing damage to healthy tissue. Some participants may also have surgery. The study includes 64 adul…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Massachusetts General Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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Immunotherapy duo takes on rare tumors
Disease control OngoingThis phase 2 trial is testing a combination of two immunotherapy drugs, nivolumab and ipilimumab, in 798 people with over 50 types of rare cancers. The goal is to see if these drugs can shrink tumors by helping the immune system attack cancer cells. Participants receive the drugs…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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Immunotherapy boost may wipe out stubborn leukemia cells
Disease control OngoingThis study tests whether adding the immunotherapy drug pembrolizumab to standard tyrosine kinase inhibitors (TKIs) can eliminate tiny amounts of leftover leukemia cells in people with chronic myeloid leukemia (CML). About 40 adults with CML who still have detectable cancer marker…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: ECOG-ACRIN Cancer Research Group • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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Engineered immune cells take on lupus nephritis
Disease control ENROLLING_BY_INVITATIONThis study tests a new treatment called CHT105 for people with lupus nephritis that hasn't responded to standard therapies. CHT105 uses specially engineered immune cells from healthy donors to target and destroy the faulty immune cells causing kidney damage. Fourteen adults will …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: The Affiliated Nanjing Drum Tower Hospital of Nanjing University Medical School • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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Engineered immune cells take on lupus and scleroderma in early trial
Disease control ENROLLING_BY_INVITATIONThis early-stage trial is testing a new treatment called KITE-363 for people with severe autoimmune diseases like lupus and scleroderma that haven't improved with standard treatments. KITE-363 is a type of cell therapy where a patient's own immune cells are modified in a lab to t…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Kite, A Gilead Company • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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Real-World lupus drug study launches in poland
Disease control OngoingThis study follows 100 Polish adults with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) who are receiving anifrolumab as part of their routine care. Researchers will track changes in disease activity and overall response over time. The goal is to see how well the drug works outside of contr…
Sponsor: AstraZeneca • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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Veto cells could make stem cell transplants safer for blood cancer patients
Disease control OngoingThis early-phase trial tests whether adding special immune cells called veto cells to a stem cell transplant can help donor cells grow in the patient without causing severe graft-versus-host disease (GVHD). The study includes 16 people with various blood cancers or bone marrow fa…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: M.D. Anderson Cancer Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:07 UTC
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Promising antibody drug takes on hard-to-treat bone marrow cancer
Disease control OngoingThis early study tests whether elotuzumab can help people with a specific type of myelofibrosis, a serious bone marrow disorder. The drug targets a protein on cancer cells to try to improve blood counts, shrink an enlarged spleen, and ease symptoms. The trial includes 15 adults w…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: M.D. Anderson Cancer Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:06 UTC
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New injection aims to tame lupus when standard treatments fail
Disease control OngoingThis early-stage study tests an injection called GC012F in 20 adults with refractory systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) — a type of lupus that hasn't responded to standard treatments. The goal is to see if the therapy is safe and can reduce disease activity. Participants receive …
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Gracell Biotechnologies (Shanghai) Co., Ltd. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:05 UTC
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New hope for rare tumor patients: AL102 drug trial launches
Disease control OngoingThis study tests a drug called AL102 (varegacestat) in people with desmoid tumors that are growing. Desmoid tumors are non-cancerous but can be painful and invasive. The trial has two parts: Part A checks safety and tumor changes, and Part B compares AL102 to a placebo to see if …
Phase: PHASE2, PHASE3 • Sponsor: Immunome, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:04 UTC
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New pill shows promise for Hard-to-Treat cancers in early trial
Disease control OngoingThis early-phase study tests a new oral drug called E7386 in about 60 adults with advanced solid tumors (like desmoid tumors) that have not responded to other treatments. The main goals are to find the safest dose and check for side effects. Researchers will also watch for any tu…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Eisai Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:04 UTC
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New CML pill shows promise in Head-to-Head trial against standard treatments
Disease control OngoingThis study tests a new daily pill, asciminib, against several standard drugs for people newly diagnosed with a type of leukemia called CML. About 405 adults will be randomly assigned to receive either asciminib or a standard tyrosine kinase inhibitor (TKI). The main goal is to se…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Novartis Pharmaceuticals • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:04 UTC
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Fibroid surgery Follow-Up drug trial pulled before it began
Disease control TerminatedThis study aimed to see if taking Myfembree (a combination pill) daily after fibroid removal surgery could delay the return of fibroids and improve quality of life. It was designed for premenopausal women with uterine fibroids who had surgery. However, the trial was withdrawn bef…
Phase: PHASE4 • Sponsor: University of Chicago • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:03 UTC
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Can a second injection fix penile curvature?
Disease control OngoingThis study tests whether a drug called Xiaflex (collagenase clostridium histolyticum) is safe and effective for men with Peyronie's disease who have already tried platelet-rich plasma (PRP) injections. Twelve men with stable penile curvature between 30 and 90 degrees will receive…
Phase: PHASE4 • Sponsor: University of Miami • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:02 UTC
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New lupus drug RO7507062 enters first human safety trial
Disease control OngoingThis early-stage study tests a new drug called RO7507062 in 70 people with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE). The main goal is to check its safety and how the body processes it. Participants receive the drug as a shot under the skin, and the study will look for side effects and …
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Hoffmann-La Roche • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:02 UTC
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Fewer needle sticks? study tests larger injector for autoimmune drug
Disease control OngoingThis study tests if a new 2mL auto-injector or pre-filled syringe delivers the same amount of the drug ianalumab into the body as the current 1mL syringe. About 155 adults with rheumatoid arthritis, Sjögren's disease, or lupus will receive the drug both ways to compare how much g…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Novartis Pharmaceuticals • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:02 UTC
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New lupus drug shows promise in major trial
Disease control OngoingThis study tests a new drug called ianalumab for people with active systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE), a chronic autoimmune disease. About 436 participants receive either ianalumab or a placebo as a shot under the skin, once a month or once every three months, along with their u…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Novartis Pharmaceuticals • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:02 UTC
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Engineered donor cells aim to beat blood cancer without severe side effects
Disease control OngoingThis study tests a new way to treat children and young adults with high-risk blood cancers like leukemia and lymphoma. Doctors take blood cells from a family donor, remove certain T cells that can cause a harmful immune reaction, and then transplant the modified cells. The goal i…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: St. Jude Children's Research Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:01 UTC
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New robot could transform hysterectomy surgery
Disease control OngoingThis study is testing a new robotic system, the Medtronic Hugo™, for performing hysterectomies. It includes 70 patients with conditions like uterine fibroids, endometriosis, or certain cancers. The goal is to see if the robot is safe and can complete the surgery without switching…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Medtronic - MITG • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:01 UTC
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Could a cancer therapy tame severe lupus? early trial launches
Disease control OngoingThis early-phase trial is testing a new treatment called YTB323, a type of CAR T-cell therapy, in 21 adults with severe lupus that hasn't improved with standard treatments. The goal is to see if a single infusion is safe and can control the disease. Researchers will also measure …
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Novartis Pharmaceuticals • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:01 UTC
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New lupus drug shows promise in major trial
Disease control OngoingThis phase 3 study tests whether adding a monthly injection of ianalumab to standard lupus treatments helps control active disease better than placebo. About 288 people aged 12 and older with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) are taking part. The main goal is to see if ianalumab…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Novartis Pharmaceuticals • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:00 UTC
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Donor stem cell transplant shows promise for tough blood cancers
Disease control OngoingThis study tests a stem cell transplant from a matched unrelated donor for people with advanced blood cancers or blood disorders. Patients get chemotherapy and radiation before the transplant to prepare their body, then take drugs to prevent the donor cells from attacking their o…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: City of Hope Medical Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:00 UTC
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New stem cell therapy aims to tame transplant complications
Disease control OngoingThis study tests a new treatment called Orca-T for people with advanced blood cancers like leukemia. It uses a special mix of stem cells and immune cells from a donor to help the body accept the transplant while reducing serious side effects like graft-versus-host disease. The go…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Orca Biosystems, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:00 UTC
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New drug aims to cut Blood-Letting in rare blood cancer
Disease control OngoingThis study tests a drug called sapablursen in 50 adults with polycythemia vera, a rare blood cancer that causes too many red blood cells. Participants currently need regular blood removal (phlebotomy) to manage their condition. The goal is to see if the drug can reduce how often …
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Ionis Pharmaceuticals, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:00 UTC
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New combo therapy for rare blood cancers put on hold
Disease control TerminatedThis phase 2 trial compares a drug combo (ASTX727 plus iadademstat) against ASTX727 alone for people with advanced myeloproliferative neoplasms (MPNs), a group of rare blood cancers. The study aims to see if adding iadademstat improves complete response rates. However, the trial …
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:00 UTC
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New strategy cuts early deaths in rare leukemia
Disease control OngoingThis study tested a simplified care plan for people with acute promyelocytic leukemia (APL), a rare blood cancer. The goal was to see if following easy-to-use guidelines and getting support from APL experts could lower the number of deaths soon after starting treatment. About 200…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: ECOG-ACRIN Cancer Research Group • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:00 UTC
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New drug selinexor tested in kids with Tough-to-Treat leukemia
Disease control OngoingThis early-phase trial is testing the drug selinexor (KPT-330) in 16 children and young adults with leukemia that has come back or not responded to standard treatments. The main goal is to find the safest dose and understand side effects. The drug works by blocking a protein that…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Dana-Farber Cancer Institute • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:00 UTC
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CAR-T therapy for autoimmune diseases: study withdrawn before starting
Disease control TerminatedThis study planned to test a new cell therapy (CD19-BCMA CAR-T) for people with connective tissue diseases like lupus and rheumatoid arthritis. The goal was to see if it is safe and can control the disease. However, the study was withdrawn before enrolling any participants, so no…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Guangzhou Bio-gene Technology Co., Ltd • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:39 UTC
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CAR T-Cell trial for lupus and myositis pulled before starting
Disease control TerminatedThis study aimed to test a new type of cell therapy (called CAR T-cells) in people with severe lupus or inflammatory myopathy that did not get better with standard treatments. The therapy uses donor cells to target and destroy faulty immune cells. However, the study was withdrawn…
Phase: EARLY_PHASE1 • Sponsor: The Affiliated Hospital of Xuzhou Medical University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:38 UTC
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Lupus drug anifrolumab put to the test in Real-World study
Disease control OngoingThis study follows 551 people with lupus who are starting anifrolumab for the first time. Researchers will track how well the drug controls disease activity, reduces flares, and improves quality of life over time. The goal is to see if the benefits seen in clinical trials hold up…
Sponsor: AstraZeneca • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:37 UTC
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New CML drug shows better tolerability in Head-to-Head trial
Disease control OngoingThis study tests whether asciminib is easier to tolerate than nilotinib in adults newly diagnosed with a type of leukemia called Philadelphia chromosome-positive CML. About 568 participants take either asciminib once daily or nilotinib twice daily. The main goal is to see how lon…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Novartis Pharmaceuticals • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:37 UTC
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New drug combo aims to tame Cushing's disease with fewer side effects
Disease control ENROLLING_BY_INVITATIONThis study tests whether adding cabergoline to osilodrostat works better than osilodrostat alone for controlling Cushing's disease. About 50 adults with active Cushing's disease will receive either the combination or the single drug. The goal is to see if the combo can lower cort…
Phase: PHASE4 • Sponsor: University of Basrah • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:37 UTC
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Could your own tumor cells fight cancer? new trial tests immune cell therapy
Disease control OngoingThis phase 2 trial tests a treatment called LN-145, made from a patient's own immune cells taken from their tumor. These cells are grown in a lab and then given back to the patient to attack the cancer. The study includes people with ovarian cancer, triple-negative breast cancer,…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: M.D. Anderson Cancer Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:37 UTC
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Can magnetic waves tame autoimmune disease? new trial begins
Disease control ENROLLING_BY_INVITATIONThis study tests a non-invasive device that uses low-frequency electromagnetic fields to improve communication between immune cells. 120 adults with lupus, rheumatoid arthritis, or multiple sclerosis will receive either active or sham sessions three times a week for 12 weeks. The…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Truway Health, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:36 UTC
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New shot could tame lupus kidney flares
Disease control OngoingThis phase 3 trial tests whether adding ianalumab (a biologic injection) to standard therapy helps control active lupus nephritis, a serious kidney complication of lupus. About 452 adults with active lupus nephritis are receiving either ianalumab every 4 or 12 weeks or a placebo,…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Novartis Pharmaceuticals • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:36 UTC
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New lupus drug candidate cenerimod tested in chinese patients
Disease control OngoingThis phase 2 trial is testing an experimental drug called cenerimod in 15 Chinese adults with moderate-to-severe systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE). Participants take a 4 mg tablet daily for 12 months while continuing their usual lupus medications. The study focuses on safety, ho…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Viatris Pharmaceuticals Co., Ltd. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:35 UTC
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Kids with CML may get a break from daily pills in new trial
Disease control OngoingThis study looks at whether children with chronic myeloid leukemia (CML) who have very low levels of disease can stop taking their daily tyrosine kinase inhibitor (TKI) medication and still stay in remission. About 110 children will stop their TKIs and be closely monitored. If th…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Children's Oncology Group • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:35 UTC
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Front vs back surgery: which is better for stiff spine condition?
Disease control OngoingThis study compares two surgical approaches for severe ossification of the posterior longitudinal ligament (OPLL), a condition where a ligament in the spine hardens and presses on the spinal cord. One surgery (ACAF) goes through the front of the neck to remove the hardened ligame…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Shanghai Changzheng Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:34 UTC
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New lupus drug afimetoran enters Mid-Stage trial
Disease control OngoingThis phase 2 trial tests whether the drug afimetoran can safely control active systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) better than a placebo. About 268 participants with lupus will receive either afimetoran or a placebo for 48 weeks, with an extension period allowing placebo users to …
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Bristol-Myers Squibb • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:33 UTC
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Lupus drug trial hopes to tame flares with targeted antibody
Disease control OngoingThis Phase 3 study tests whether obinutuzumab, an antibody drug given by IV, can better control active lupus compared to a placebo. About 303 adults with lupus who have high disease activity and specific antibodies are taking part. All participants continue their usual lupus medi…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Hoffmann-La Roche • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:33 UTC
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New drug aims to tame rare immune storms
Disease control OngoingThis phase 2 study tests a drug called MAS825 in 17 people with rare genetic conditions that cause severe inflammation. The goal is to see if the drug can prevent disease flares better than a placebo. Participants will be monitored for safety and effectiveness over several period…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Novartis Pharmaceuticals • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:33 UTC
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Electric pulses plus chemo aimed at rare tumor, but study pulled
Disease control TerminatedThis study planned to test electrochemotherapy (ECT) with bleomycin in people with desmoid fibromatosis, a non-cancerous but locally aggressive tumor. The goal was to see if the treatment could shrink the tumor and improve symptoms like pain. However, the study was withdrawn befo…
Sponsor: Istituto Ortopedico Rizzoli • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:33 UTC
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New transplant approach aims to tame Graft-Versus-Host disease
Disease control OngoingThis early-phase study tests a stem cell transplant method for people with advanced blood cancers like leukemia. Instead of using strong drugs to prevent complications, doctors give specially selected immune cells (regulatory T-cells) along with regular T-cells to help the body a…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Stanford University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:32 UTC
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Can an arthritis drug tame a rare bone marrow cancer?
Disease control OngoingThis phase 2 trial tests canakinumab, an anti-inflammatory drug, in 14 to 26 people with myelofibrosis, a rare bone marrow cancer that causes scarring, enlarged spleen, and fatigue. Participants receive injections every three weeks for about six months. The study checks if the dr…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: John Mascarenhas • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:31 UTC
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New lupus drug tested for Long-Term safety in 680 patients
Disease control ENROLLING_BY_INVITATIONThis study looks at the long-term safety of cenerimod in adults with moderate-to-severe lupus. About 680 participants who were in a previous study will take cenerimod for up to 3 years, along with their usual lupus medications. Researchers will track side effects and see how well…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Viatris Innovation GmbH • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:29 UTC
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New pill could tame lupus flares in major trial
Disease control OngoingThis phase 3 trial tests whether adding cenerimod, a daily pill, to standard lupus treatments can reduce symptoms in adults with moderate-to-severe systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE). About 470 participants will receive either cenerimod or a placebo for 12 months. Researchers wil…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Viatris Innovation GmbH • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:29 UTC
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Leukemia drug holiday: study tests if patients can pause treatment
Disease control OngoingThis study looks at whether people with chronic myeloid leukemia (CML) who have had a stable, deep response to treatment for at least two years can safely stop taking their daily targeted therapy (TKI). It involves 17 adults who have been on TKI for over three years. The main goa…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Baylor College of Medicine • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:28 UTC
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New stem cell method shows promise for young blood cancer patients
Disease control OngoingThis study tests a new way to do stem cell transplants for children and young adults (up to age 22) with blood cancers like leukemia. Doctors remove certain immune cells from donated stem cells to lower the risk of graft-versus-host disease, a serious complication. The goal is to…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Julie-An M. Talano • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:28 UTC
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Leukemia drug breakthrough: study tests tapering strategy to free patients from daily pills
Disease control OngoingThis study looks at whether people with chronic myeloid leukemia (CML) can stop taking their daily targeted therapy (TKI) without the cancer coming back. It compares two approaches: stopping the drug suddenly after a year of normal dosing, versus slowly reducing the dose over a y…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Poitiers University Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:25 UTC
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Could a pill tame lupus? large trial tests upadacitinib
Disease control OngoingThis phase 3 study tests whether upadacitinib (RINVOQ), a drug already used for arthritis, can safely control moderate-to-severe lupus. About 1,000 adults with lupus will take either the drug or a placebo daily for a year. Researchers will measure how well it reduces disease acti…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: AbbVie • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:24 UTC
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Hip replacement device study pulled before it started
Disease control TerminatedThis study planned to test a new hip replacement device (the HYPE stem) in people with hip arthritis or other hip damage. The goal was to see how well the device works and if it is safe. However, the study was withdrawn before any participants were enrolled, so no results are ava…
Sponsor: Societe dEtude, de Recherche et de Fabrication • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:23 UTC
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Could a common supplement ease lupus?
Disease control OngoingThis study tests whether N-acetylcysteine (NAC), an antioxidant supplement, can help people with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE). About 290 participants will first take NAC for 3 months to find a tolerable dose, then be randomly assigned to continue NAC or switch to a placebo …
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: State University of New York - Upstate Medical University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:23 UTC
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New drug combo shows promise for Hard-to-Treat sarcomas
Disease control OngoingThis study tests whether combining two drugs, lenvatinib and pembrolizumab, can safely shrink or control advanced soft tissue sarcomas that have spread or can't be removed by surgery. About 52 adults with specific sarcoma types will receive the combination. The goal is to measure…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:23 UTC
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Promising new combo targets Hard-to-Treat infant leukemia
Disease control OngoingThis study tests a new oral drug (revumenib) combined with standard chemotherapy for infants and young children with a specific type of leukemia (KMT2A-rearranged) that has returned or not responded to treatment. The goal is to see if the combination is safe and works better than…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Children's Oncology Group • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:23 UTC
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New hope for rare bone cancer: targeted drug AG-120 tested in small trial
Disease control OngoingThis study tests whether the drug AG-120 can safely slow or stop the growth of a rare bone cancer called chondrosarcoma that has a specific IDH1 gene mutation. Six adults with advanced or recurrent grade 2 or 3 chondrosarcoma will receive the drug. The main goal is to see how lon…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:23 UTC
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New targeted pill takes on Hard-to-Treat cancers with IDH mutations
Disease control OngoingThis early-stage study tests an oral drug called LY3410738 in people with advanced solid tumors (like bile duct cancer, cartilage cancer, or brain tumors) that have specific IDH1 or IDH2 mutations. The main goal is to find a safe dose and see if the drug can shrink tumors. About …
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Eli Lilly and Company • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:23 UTC
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New combo treatment aims to save hips from collapse
Disease control OngoingThis study tests a procedure for people with early-stage osteonecrosis (bone death) of the hip. Doctors drill into the hip bone, inject a concentrated sample of the patient's own bone marrow, and add a special bone graft material called Genex. The goal is to see if this helps bon…
Sponsor: The Cleveland Clinic • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:08 UTC
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Last-Resort leukemia drug made available to 29 patients
Disease control TEMPORARILY_NOT_AVAILABLEThis program provides continued access to the drug vodobatinib for people with Philadelphia chromosome-positive chronic myeloid leukemia (CML) whose cancer has not responded to prior treatments. After the main study was stopped early for non-safety reasons, 29 patients who were s…
Sponsor: Sun Pharma Advanced Research Company Limited • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:08 UTC
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Promising drug may shrink rare tumors in kids without surgery
Disease control OngoingThis study tests a drug called nirogacestat in children and teens with desmoid tumors that have grown despite treatment and cannot be surgically removed. The goal is to see if the drug can stop or slow tumor growth and to check for side effects. About 31 participants aged 1 to 18…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Children's Oncology Group • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:08 UTC
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New lupus drug enpatoran tested for long-term safety
Disease control OngoingThis study looks at the long-term safety and effectiveness of enpatoran, an experimental drug for lupus. About 379 people who completed a previous 24-week study will take different doses of enpatoran or a placebo for up to 194 weeks. The goal is to see if the drug is safe and hel…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Merck Healthcare KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany, an affiliate of Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:07 UTC
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New drug cocktail shows promise against aggressive leukemia
Disease control OngoingThis study tests a powerful mix of chemotherapy drugs plus a targeted pill (ponatinib) for people with a fast-growing leukemia called Philadelphia chromosome-positive ALL. The goal is to see if this combination can stop the cancer from coming back. About 88 adults with newly diag…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: M.D. Anderson Cancer Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:07 UTC
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New transplant method aims to reduce dangerous immune reactions
Disease control OngoingThis study tests a stem cell transplant method for people with blood cancers like leukemia or lymphoma. The approach uses chemotherapy, total body radiation, and a drug called cyclophosphamide after the transplant to prevent graft-versus-host disease, where donor cells attack the…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Roswell Park Cancer Institute • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:07 UTC
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New hope for rare bone cancer? drug shows promise in early trial
Disease control OngoingThis phase 2 trial tested vismodegib, a pill that targets a specific growth pathway, in 45 people with advanced chondrosarcoma (a rare bone cancer). The goal was to see if the drug could shrink tumors or stop them from growing. Participants had to have measurable disease and no m…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:07 UTC
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New engineered graft aims to improve stem cell transplants for kids with leukemia
Disease control TerminatedThis study tests a specially engineered donor graft called Orca-Q in children and young adults with blood cancers who need a stem cell transplant. The graft is designed to help the new cells take hold and reduce complications. The trial is currently on hold, but aims to enroll 40…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: University of Florida • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:07 UTC
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New lupus pill shows promise in Mid-Stage trial
Disease control OngoingThis Phase 2 study tests an experimental oral drug called ESK-001 in 408 adults with active systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE). Participants receive either ESK-001 or a placebo for 48 weeks to see if the drug can reduce disease activity. The goal is to find a new treatment option…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Alumis Inc • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:05 UTC
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Armored immune cells take on tough blood cancers in early trial
Disease control OngoingThis early-phase study tests the safety of specially engineered immune cells (armored CAR T cells) in people with certain blood cancers that have not responded to standard treatments. The cells are made from the patient's own blood and designed to better target and attack cancer …
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:04 UTC
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Which airway method saves more kids? major trial aims to find out
Disease control TerminatedThis study tests three ways emergency responders help children breathe: a bag-mask, a throat tube, or a breathing tube. It includes 3,000 children under 18 with cardiac arrest, severe injury, or breathing failure. The goal is to see which method leads to more days alive and out o…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Ohio State University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:04 UTC
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New lupus pill shows promise in major trial
Disease control OngoingThis Phase 3 study tests whether adding cenerimod to standard lupus treatments can better control moderate-to-severe lupus symptoms. About 451 adults will receive either cenerimod or a placebo for 12 months. The main goal is to see if more people improve on a lupus disease activi…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Viatris Innovation GmbH • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:03 UTC
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New combo aims to free CML patients from daily pills
Disease control OngoingThis phase 2 trial tests whether adding ruxolitinib to a standard tyrosine kinase inhibitor (TKI) can help people with chronic myeloid leukemia (CML) stop their medication for longer. Participants had previously tried stopping a TKI but relapsed. The study enrolls 24 adults and m…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: H. Lee Moffitt Cancer Center and Research Institute • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:03 UTC
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New lupus drug candidate enters Mid-Stage trial
Disease control OngoingThis Phase 2 trial tests whether the experimental drug SAR441344 can safely control disease activity in people with active systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE). About 109 adults aged 18–70 will receive either the drug or a placebo for 24 weeks. The main goal is to see if more peopl…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Sanofi • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:01 UTC
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Engineered immune cells take on lupus in tiny trial
Disease control OngoingThis Phase 2 trial is testing a new treatment called Descartes-08 for people with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE). Descartes-08 uses a patient's own immune cells, modified to target a protein called BCMA, to try to control the disease. Only 6 participants with active lupus des…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Cartesian Therapeutics • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:00 UTC
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New hope for young bone cancer patients: drug combo targets tough tumors
Disease control OngoingThis study tests the drug regorafenib in 30 patients aged 9 to 21 with bone cancers (osteosarcoma or Ewing sarcoma) that have not responded to standard therapy. The goal is to see if the drug can help control the disease and improve survival, while also checking its safety. The a…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Institute of Mother and Child, Warsaw, Poland • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:00 UTC
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New pill KQB198 tested for tough blood cancers
Disease control OngoingThis early-stage trial tests a new oral drug called KQB198, alone or with another drug (dasatinib), in 13 adults with advanced blood cancers that have not responded to prior treatments. The main goals are to find a safe dose and see if the drug can shrink tumors. Participants tak…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Kumquat Biosciences Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:00 UTC
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New drug aims to stop hip bone death from steroids
Disease control OngoingThis study tests a new drug called RAB001 in people with early-stage hip bone damage caused by long-term steroid use. About 160 participants will receive either a low, medium, or high dose of RAB001, or a standard bone drug (alendronate). The goal is to see if RAB001 can reduce t…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: ZhongShan LaiBo RuiChen BioMedicine Co.,Ltd. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:00 UTC
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Green tea extract may boost fertility in women with fibroids
Disease control OngoingThis study tests whether a low-caffeine green tea extract (EGCG) can shrink uterine fibroids and improve pregnancy and live birth rates in women aged 18-40 who have been trying to conceive for at least six months. Participants take the extract and are monitored for changes in fib…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Yale University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:00 UTC
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Bagged and fragmented: a Scar-Free way to remove large uteri?
Disease control OngoingThis study tests a new surgical technique to remove large uteri through the vagina using a sealed bag and electric fragmentation. The goal is to avoid abdominal scars and prevent the spread of tissue fragments. Twenty-five women aged 38 to 52 with large uteri are participating. T…
Sponsor: Chang Zhou • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:03 UTC
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Engineered immune cells take on lupus and scleroderma in early trial
Disease control ENROLLING_BY_INVITATIONThis early-phase study tests a new treatment called Prula-cel for people with autoimmune diseases like lupus, scleroderma, and vasculitis. Prula-cel uses donor immune cells engineered to target and destroy faulty immune cells that attack the body. The goal is to find a safe dose …
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Adicet Therapeutics • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:02 UTC
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New hope for blood cancer patients: using mismatched donors for transplants
Disease control OngoingThis study tests a stem cell transplant using donors who are not a perfect match for patients with blood cancers like leukemia and lymphoma. Doctors give special drugs after the transplant to help prevent the donor cells from attacking the patient's body. The goal is to see if th…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Center for International Blood and Marrow Transplant Research • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:02 UTC
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New surgical bag aims to keep fibroids contained during keyhole surgery
Disease control OngoingThis study tests a fully enclosed protective bag used during laparoscopic myomectomy to remove uterine fibroids. The bag is meant to keep fibroid tissue completely isolated, preventing any leakage or spread during the procedure. Twenty women aged 28-46 with fibroids 6-10 cm will …
Sponsor: China-Japan Friendship Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:01 UTC
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New pill aims to keep chemo on track for GI cancer patients
Disease control OngoingThis study tests whether avatrombopag, a pill that boosts platelet production, can help people with gastrointestinal cancer who develop low platelets from chemotherapy. About 60 participants will receive either avatrombopag or a placebo. The goal is to see if the drug can raise p…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Hanny Al-Samkari, MD • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:00 UTC
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New drug cocktail shows promise for Hard-to-Treat leukemia
Disease control OngoingThis early-phase trial tests a combination of three drugs—azacitidine, venetoclax, and pevonedistat—in adults newly diagnosed with a challenging form of acute myeloid leukemia (AML). The goal is to find the best dose and see if the combo can improve remission rates. About 40 part…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: M.D. Anderson Cancer Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:00 UTC
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New lupus injection enters first human tests
Disease control OngoingThis early-stage trial tests a new drug called SG301, given as an injection under the skin every two weeks, for systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE). The study first gives a single dose to healthy volunteers to check safety, then gives multiple doses to people with lupus. The main …
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Hangzhou Sumgen Biotech Co., Ltd. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:00 UTC
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Proton beam therapy takes aim at rare skull base cancer
Disease control OngoingThis phase 2 trial is testing whether proton beam therapy, a precise form of radiation, can control skull base chondrosarcoma after surgery. Fifteen participants who have had maximal surgical removal of their tumor will receive daily proton treatments for about 7 weeks. The study…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: M.D. Anderson Cancer Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:00 UTC
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New drug combo shows promise in controlling Early-Stage leukemia
Disease control OngoingThis study tests a combination of two drugs, dasatinib and venetoclax, in people with early chronic phase chronic myeloid leukemia (CML). The goal is to see if the combination can better control the disease by blocking enzymes that help cancer cells grow. About 155 participants w…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: M.D. Anderson Cancer Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:11 UTC
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Promising autoimmune therapy trial pulled before it even started
Disease control TerminatedThis study was designed to test a new treatment for people with autoimmune diseases like lupus, scleroderma, and myositis. It combined a specially engineered immune cell product (CLBR001) with a targeted antibody drug (SWI019), with or without a preparatory chemotherapy step. How…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Calibr, a division of Scripps Research • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:10 UTC
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New drug cocktail shows promise for rare leukemia
Disease control OngoingThis study tests a combination of two drugs, azacitidine and venetoclax, in people with a high-risk form of chronic myelomonocytic leukemia (CMML). The goal is to see if the combo can shrink or control the cancer better than current treatments. About 44 adults will take part, and…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Groupe Francophone des Myelodysplasies • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:10 UTC
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New drug E7386 tested for tough cancers
Disease control OngoingThis early-phase study tests a new drug called E7386 in about 70 people with advanced solid tumors, including colorectal cancer. The main goal is to check safety and find the right dose. Participants have tumors that no longer respond to standard treatments.
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Eisai Co., Ltd. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:09 UTC
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Hip replacement stem under review: 5-Year safety and performance study
Disease control OngoingThis study looks at the safety and performance of a cemented hip stem (TrendHip®) in 119 people who had hip replacement surgery. It tracks pain, function, and quality of life for up to 5 years after surgery. The goal is to confirm the device works well in everyday use.
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Aesculap AG • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:07 UTC
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Could this IV drug tame lupus kidney flares?
Disease control OngoingThis phase 3 study tests anifrolumab, an IV drug, against placebo in 359 adults with active lupus nephritis (kidney inflammation from lupus). The main goal is to see if more patients achieve complete kidney response, meaning better kidney function and less protein in urine. The t…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: AstraZeneca • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:07 UTC
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Arsenic and vitamin a derivative may replace harsh chemo for leukemia
Disease control OngoingThis phase III trial tests a combination of arsenic trioxide and tretinoin (a vitamin A derivative) in 158 people with newly diagnosed acute promyelocytic leukemia (APL). The goal is to see if this drug pair can replace high-dose anthracycline chemotherapy, which can cause long-t…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Children's Oncology Group • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:06 UTC
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New transplant recipe may tame Graft-Versus-Host disease in blood cancer patients
Disease control OngoingThis study tests a specific timing of chemotherapy drugs (busulfan and fludarabine) before a donor stem cell transplant, followed by cyclophosphamide after the transplant, to treat high-risk blood cancers like leukemia and lymphoma. The goal is to reduce the chance of the transpl…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: M.D. Anderson Cancer Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:06 UTC
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New stem cell transplant approach shows promise for blood cancer patients without full matches
Disease control OngoingThis Phase 3 trial tested a stem cell transplant using blood stem cells from a half-matched (haploidentical) donor in 21 people with various blood cancers. The goal was to see if this approach could help patients who don't have a fully matched donor. Participants received chemoth…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:06 UTC
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Promising combo targets tough leukemia
Disease control OngoingThis study tests a new way to treat adults with a specific type of leukemia (Ph+ ALL) that has come back or not responded to treatment. The approach combines low-intensity chemotherapy with two targeted drugs, ponatinib and blinatumomab, to kill cancer cells and boost the immune …
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: M.D. Anderson Cancer Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:06 UTC
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New lupus drug shows promise in major trial
Disease control OngoingThis phase 3 study tests litifilimab, an experimental drug, in 548 adults with active systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) who are already on standard treatments. Participants receive either high or low doses of litifilimab or a placebo as injections every 4 weeks for 52 weeks. The…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Biogen • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:03 UTC
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Lower drug dose after transplant may cut infections without losing protection
Disease control OngoingThis study tests whether a lower dose of the drug cyclophosphamide, given after a stem cell transplant from a partially matched donor, can reduce serious infections in the first 100 days while still preventing graft-versus-host disease (a common complication where donor cells att…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Center for International Blood and Marrow Transplant Research • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:02 UTC
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Hip implant under the microscope: 2-Year safety check
Disease control OngoingThis study follows 102 people who received the aneXys hip replacement cup to see how safe and effective it is over 2 years. Researchers measure if the cup moves and track pain and function using standard scores. The goal is to confirm the device works well in everyday use.
Sponsor: Mathys Ltd Bettlach • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:02 UTC
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Could CAR-T cells tame autoimmune diseases? early trial begins
Disease control TerminatedThis early-phase trial is testing a CAR-T cell therapy called RD06-04 in 12 people with active autoimmune diseases like lupus, scleroderma, and vasculitis. The treatment involves reprogramming a patient's own immune cells to target and destroy faulty B cells. The main goal is to …
Phase: EARLY_PHASE1 • Sponsor: Nanjing Bioheng Biotech Co., Ltd. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:01 UTC
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Immune cell therapy aimed at autoimmune diseases hits early snag
Disease control TerminatedThis early-phase trial planned to test a one-time infusion of genetically modified immune cells (CAR-T cells) targeting CD19 in people with several autoimmune diseases, including lupus and multiple sclerosis. The goal was to see if it was safe and could reduce harmful antibodies.…
Phase: EARLY_PHASE1 • Sponsor: Nanjing Bioheng Biotech Co., Ltd. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:01 UTC
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Engineered immune cells take on lupus in early trial
Disease control OngoingThis early-stage study tests a new treatment for people with refractory systemic lupus erythematosus, a severe form of lupus that doesn't improve with standard medicines. The treatment uses the patient's own immune cells, modified to target and attack faulty immune cells that dri…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: The Children's Hospital of Zhejiang University School of Medicine • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:01 UTC
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Immune reset: CAR-T therapy takes on lupus
Disease control TerminatedThis early-stage trial tests a new treatment called RD06-04, a CAR-T cell therapy, in 12 people with moderate to severe lupus. The therapy aims to target and reset immune cells that attack the body. The main goal is to check safety and find the right dose, with a close watch for …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Union Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:01 UTC
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Can a lower dose of this leukemia drug keep the disease at bay?
Disease control ENROLLING_BY_INVITATIONThis study looks at whether reducing the dose of the drug olverembatinib can still control chronic myeloid leukemia in patients who have already responded well to treatment. About 100 adults with chronic or accelerated phase CML will switch to a lower dose (20 mg every other day)…
Sponsor: Qian Jiang • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:01 UTC
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New hope for rare blau syndrome: tofacitinib under the microscope
Disease control ENROLLING_BY_INVITATIONThis study is looking at how well the drug tofacitinib works for people with Blau syndrome, a rare genetic condition that causes inflammation in the joints, eyes, and skin. Researchers will review medical records from 24 participants to see if tofacitinib helps control the diseas…
Sponsor: Tongji Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:00 UTC
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New strategy aims to tame common virus after stem cell transplants
Disease control OngoingThis study tests a modified plan to prevent and treat cytomegalovirus (CMV) infection in people with blood cancers who have had a donor stem cell transplant. CMV is a common virus that can cause serious problems after transplant. The study involves 153 participants and looks at w…
Sponsor: City of Hope Medical Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:00 UTC
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New lupus drug shows promise in major trial
Disease control OngoingThis study tests a new drug called litifilimab for people with active systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE), a chronic autoimmune disease. About 562 adults already on standard lupus treatments will receive either litifilimab or a placebo as a shot every 4 weeks for 52 weeks. The goa…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Biogen • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:00 UTC
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Could a cancer drug shield young transplant patients from a deadly complication?
Disease control OngoingThis study tests whether adding the drug vorinostat to standard care can prevent graft-versus-host disease (GVHD) in children, adolescents, and young adults receiving a bone marrow or blood stem cell transplant for blood cancers. Researchers are first finding the best dose of vor…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: University of Michigan Rogel Cancer Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:00 UTC
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New drug combo shows promise in early trial for tough blood cancer
Disease control OngoingThis early-phase study tests whether combining two drugs, venetoclax and inotuzumab ozogamicin, is safe and effective for people with B-cell acute lymphoblastic leukemia (B-ALL), a fast-growing blood cancer. About 23 adults whose cancer has returned or not responded to treatment …
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Dana-Farber Cancer Institute • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:00 UTC
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New injection shows promise for straightening penile curvature
Disease control OngoingThis study tested whether adding Fibrorestil® injections to standard care (traction therapy and pills) can better reduce penile curvature in men with Peyronie's disease. 38 men with stable curvature between 30 and 90 degrees participated. The main goal was to measure curvature ch…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Lyx Institute • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:11 UTC
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Lupus drug trial pulled before it even started
Disease control TerminatedThis study aimed to test whether the drug telitacicept could help people with moderate-to-severe lupus better than a placebo. It was designed for people aged 12 to 70 with active lupus symptoms. However, the trial was withdrawn before enrolling any participants, so no results are…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Vor Biopharma • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:10 UTC
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New antibody drug shows promise for rare bone cancer
Disease control OngoingThis phase 2 trial tests a drug called INBRX-109 in people with a rare bone cancer (conventional chondrosarcoma) that cannot be removed by surgery or has spread. The drug is a lab-made antibody designed to kill cancer cells. About 206 participants will receive either INBRX-109 or…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Inhibrx Biosciences, Inc • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:09 UTC
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Engineered immune cells take on lupus and scleroderma in first human test
Disease control OngoingThis early-stage study is testing a new treatment called CNTY-101 for people with severe autoimmune diseases like lupus, scleroderma, and inflammatory myopathies that haven't improved with standard therapies. CNTY-101 uses specially engineered immune cells to target and destroy f…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Century Therapeutics, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:09 UTC
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Cord blood stem cells boost recovery in High-Risk cancer patients
Disease control OngoingThis study tests a new stem cell treatment (MGTA-456) made from umbilical cord blood for people with high-risk blood cancers like leukemia and lymphoma. About 22 patients will receive high-dose chemotherapy followed by the stem cell infusion. The goal is to see if this treatment …
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Masonic Cancer Center, University of Minnesota • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:09 UTC
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New drug combo aims to make bone marrow transplants safer
Disease control OngoingThis phase 2 trial tests whether adding the drug tocilizumab to a standard transplant regimen can prevent graft failure and graft-versus-host disease in people with blood cancers receiving a special type of bone marrow transplant. The study involves 21 participants and aims to re…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Weill Medical College of Cornell University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:09 UTC
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New hope for stubborn blood cancers? tiny trial tests LSD1 blocker
Disease control OngoingThis phase 2 trial tests an experimental daily pill called IMG-7289 in 4 adults with essential thrombocythemia or polycythemia vera who did not improve on standard therapy. The drug targets the LSD1 protein to help control high blood cell counts. Researchers are checking whether …
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Terrence J Bradley, MD • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:09 UTC
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New antibody takes aim at Hard-to-Treat blood cancers
Disease control OngoingThis early-stage trial tests a new antibody drug called Hu8F4 in 72 people with advanced blood cancers like leukemia and myelodysplastic syndrome. The goal is to find the safest dose and see if it can slow or stop cancer growth. Researchers will also track how long patients live …
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: M.D. Anderson Cancer Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:09 UTC
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New oral drug shows promise for kids with rare RET-Driven cancers
Disease control OngoingThis study tests an oral drug called selpercatinib (LOXO-292) in children with advanced solid or brain tumors that have a specific RET gene change. The trial has two parts: first finding a safe dose, then measuring how many children's tumors shrink. About 36 children whose cancer…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Eli Lilly and Company • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:09 UTC
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Pharmacists take on heart disease: new study tests community-based risk reduction
Disease control OngoingThis study tests whether a pharmacist-led program can help people reduce their risk of heart disease. Over 1,000 adults with conditions like diabetes, high blood pressure, or obesity are taking part. Pharmacists use a step-by-step guide to assess risk and support lifestyle change…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Alberta • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:08 UTC
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New drug combo aims to speed immune recovery after stem cell transplant
Disease control OngoingThis study tests whether giving palifermin and leuprolide acetate can help the immune system recover more quickly after a stem cell transplant for blood cancers like leukemia and lymphoma. About 82 participants will receive these drugs alongside their transplant. The goal is to s…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:08 UTC
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Lifestyle makeover may keep fibroids away after surgery
Disease control OngoingThis study tests whether a structured diet, exercise, and lifestyle program can help prevent uterine fibroids from returning after surgery. Researchers will follow 100 women aged 18-50 who recently had fibroids removed and are currently fibroid-free. The goal is to see if the pro…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: NYU Langone Health • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:08 UTC
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New antibody drug targets kidney damage in lupus patients
Disease control OngoingThis early-stage study tests a drug called felzartamab in 14 people with active lupus nephritis, a kidney condition caused by lupus. The drug is a lab-made antibody designed to lower harmful antibody buildup in the kidneys. The main goal is to check safety and how the drug works …
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: HI-Bio, A Biogen Company • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:07 UTC
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New drug for rare blood cancer studied in everyday practice
Disease control OngoingThis study looks at how well the drug ropeginterferon alfa-2b works and is tolerated by people with polycythemia vera, a rare blood disorder that raises the risk of blood clots and can turn into more serious disease. About 319 adults who need this treatment will be followed for u…
Sponsor: FROM- Fondazione per la Ricerca Ospedale di Bergamo- ETS • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:07 UTC
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New hip implant coating aims to cut infection risk and boost bone bonding
Disease control OngoingThis study tests a new coating on a hip replacement implant that may help prevent infections and help the implant bond better with the bone. About 340 adults needing a hip replacement will receive either the coated or standard implant. The goal is to see if the coated implant wor…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Societe ACTIVBIOMAT • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:06 UTC
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New RNA drug aims to reduce blood removal in polycythemia vera patients
Disease control OngoingThis study tests a new drug called SLN124 in 69 adults with polycythemia vera, a condition where the body makes too many red blood cells. The drug works by blocking a protein that controls iron use, which may lower red blood cell production and reduce the need for regular blood r…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Silence Therapeutics plc • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:05 UTC
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New combo therapy aims to deepen remission in chronic leukemia
Disease control OngoingThis study tests whether adding a drug called ruxolitinib to standard CML medications (like imatinib or dasatinib) can lower the amount of leukemia cells even more in people whose cancer is still detectable. About 81 adults with chronic phase CML will take part. The goal is to se…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: SWOG Cancer Research Network • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:05 UTC
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New lupus drug shows promise in Mid-Stage trial
Disease control OngoingThis study tests a new medicine called MIL62 in 120 adults with lupus, a chronic autoimmune disease. The goal is to see if MIL62 can reduce disease activity better than a placebo. Participants must have active lupus and be on a stable treatment plan. The study is not a cure but a…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Beijing Mabworks Biotech Co., Ltd. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:05 UTC
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Immune cell therapy shows promise for tough lupus cases
Disease control OngoingThis early-stage study tests a new treatment called AB-101 for people with lupus nephritis or other hard-to-treat lupus. AB-101 uses donated natural killer cells to boost the body's ability to fight the disease. The study aims to see if this approach is safe and can help patients…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Artiva Biotherapeutics, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:03 UTC
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New lupus pill shows promise in major trial
Disease control OngoingThis study tests whether the drug deucravacitinib can safely control symptoms in people with active moderate-to-severe lupus. About 513 participants will receive either the drug or a placebo. The goal is to see if the drug reduces lupus disease activity better than placebo.
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Bristol-Myers Squibb • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:01 UTC
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New pill could tame lupus flares
Disease control OngoingThis Phase 3 trial tests whether the oral drug deucravacitinib can safely control moderate to severe lupus better than a placebo. About 516 adults with active lupus are taking either the drug or a dummy pill for several months. The goal is to see if the drug reduces lupus symptom…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Bristol-Myers Squibb • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:01 UTC
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Experimental Donor-Cell therapy takes aim at tough autoimmune diseases
Disease control OngoingThis early-stage study tests a therapy called SC291, made from donor immune cells, in 7 people with severe lupus or vasculitis that hasn't improved with standard treatments. The goal is to see if it is safe and tolerable, and to get a first look at whether it can control the dise…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Sana Biotechnology • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:59 UTC
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Hip implant Follow-Up study aims to confirm Long-Term safety
Disease control OngoingThis study tracks 100 adults who need a hip replacement to see how well the Avenir cemented hip stem works and holds up over time. Participants have conditions like arthritis, hip fractures, or hip damage from past surgeries. The main goal is to measure how long the implant lasts…
Sponsor: Zimmer Biomet • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:59 UTC
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New hope for kids with relapsed leukemia: early trial combines three drugs
Disease control OngoingThis early-phase trial tests a combination of three drugs—ribociclib, everolimus, and dexamethasone—in children and young adults (ages 1 to 30) whose acute lymphoblastic leukemia has come back or not responded to standard treatment. The main goal is to find the safest dose and un…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Dana-Farber Cancer Institute • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:58 UTC
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New drug combo may let CML patients pause treatment
Disease control OngoingThis phase 2 trial tests whether starting with a stronger drug (ponatinib) for 6 months, then switching to a standard drug (imatinib) for at least 30 months, can help adults with newly diagnosed chronic myeloid leukemia reach deep remission. The goal is to see if patients can the…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Centre Leon Berard • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:58 UTC
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Donor immune cells get a boost in new cancer trial
Disease control TerminatedThis early-phase study tests whether giving healthy donor NK cells along with two medicines (vactosertib and IL-2) is safe and helps the cells stay active in people with advanced colorectal, stomach, esophageal, or blood cancers. The NK cells are meant to attack cancer, but the b…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: David Wald • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:57 UTC
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Could a common bone drug help fight a rare cancer?
Disease control OngoingThis phase 1b trial is testing whether giving zoledronic acid, a drug usually used for bone thinning, before surgery can help people with chondrosarcoma, a rare bone cancer. Seventeen adults with any grade of the disease that can be surgically removed will receive the drug and th…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Mohammed Milhem • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:56 UTC
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New drug access for Hard-to-Treat blood cancer patients
Disease control NO_LONGER_AVAILABLEThis program offers ruxolitinib (Jakavi) to people aged 12 and older with polycythemia vera, a blood cancer that causes too many red blood cells. It is for patients whose disease has not responded to or who cannot take standard treatments like hydroxyurea. Participants take daily…
Sponsor: Novartis Pharmaceuticals • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:56 UTC
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Engineered immune cells take on autoimmune disease
Disease control OngoingThis early-stage trial is testing a new treatment for people with severe lupus or scleroderma that hasn't responded to standard therapies. The treatment involves taking a patient's own immune cells, modifying them to target and destroy faulty immune cells, and giving them back al…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Synthekine • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:56 UTC
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New stem cell method aims to cut transplant risks for blood cancer patients
Disease control OngoingThis study tests a stem cell transplant method that removes certain immune cells (T and B cells) from donated stem cells before giving them to patients with blood cancers like leukemia or lymphoma. The goal is to help the new cells grow (engraft) while reducing the risk of graft-…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Children's Hospital of Philadelphia • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:56 UTC
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New transplant method aims to cut dangerous immune reaction in half-matched donors
Disease control OngoingThis study tests a stem cell transplant method that removes certain immune cells from the donor's blood to lower the chance of graft-versus-host disease (GvHD), a serious complication. It involves 3 patients with blood cancers or non-cancerous blood disorders who lack a perfectly…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Baylor College of Medicine • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:56 UTC
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Experimental CAR-T therapy takes on Hard-to-Treat lupus nephritis
Disease control OngoingThis early-phase trial is testing a personalized cell therapy called KYV-101 for people with lupus nephritis that hasn't responded to standard treatments. The therapy uses a patient's own immune cells, modified to target and destroy faulty B cells that drive the disease. Only 2 p…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Kyverna Therapeutics • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:55 UTC
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New injection could help kids with lupus avoid flares
Disease control OngoingThis study tests a weekly injection of belimumab, a drug that blocks a protein involved in lupus inflammation, in 25 children aged 5 to 17 with active lupus. The goal is to see if the drug reaches similar levels in the blood as in adults and to check its safety. If it works, it c…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: GlaxoSmithKline • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:55 UTC
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New hope for leukemia patients: asciminib trial underway
Disease control OngoingThis phase 2 trial tests asciminib, a daily oral drug, in 34 adults with chronic myeloid leukemia. Some participants have already tried one other treatment, while others are newly diagnosed. The study aims to see if asciminib can reduce cancer cells to very low levels. Doses may …
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Novartis Pharmaceuticals • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:54 UTC
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New drug duo takes on rare sarcomas
Disease control OngoingThis phase 2 trial tests whether combining NKTR-214 and nivolumab can shrink or control advanced sarcoma that has spread. About 88 people aged 12 and older with certain sarcoma types will receive both drugs every three weeks. The main goal is to see how many patients have their t…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:53 UTC
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New hip stem tested for Long-Term stability
Disease control OngoingThis study is tracking 100 people who received a total hip replacement with a specific implant called AMIStem C. The main goal is to see how much the implant moves inside the bone over time, using special X-ray analysis. Researchers will also check how well patients recover and h…
Sponsor: Medacta International SA • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:52 UTC
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New hip implant tracked for 10 years – will it last?
Disease control OngoingThis study follows 300 adults aged 18-75 who received a specific type of hip implant (Quadra-P stem) during hip replacement surgery. The goal is to see how well the implant works over 10 years, including how long it lasts and how it improves pain and movement. Participants have c…
Sponsor: Medacta International SA • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:52 UTC
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Lupus patients get stem cell hope in expanded access trial
Disease control NO_LONGER_AVAILABLEThis study offers expanded access to a stem cell treatment called HB-adMSCs for people with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE). It is designed for adults 18 and older who have their own stem cells stored at Hope Biosciences. The goal is to check if the treatment is safe and helps…
Sponsor: Hope Biosciences Research Foundation • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:52 UTC
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Lupus drug sirolimus shows promise in phase 3 trial
Disease control OngoingThis phase 3 trial tests whether adding sirolimus (rapamycin) to standard treatment helps control active lupus better than placebo. 146 adults with active lupus despite standard care will receive either sirolimus or placebo for 24 weeks, with an option to continue for another 24 …
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Chinese SLE Treatment And Research Group • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:51 UTC
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Can a second stop be successful? nilotinib trial for CML relapse
Disease control OngoingThis study looks at whether taking nilotinib for two years can help people with chronic myeloid leukemia (CML) stay in remission after stopping their medication a second or third time. About 75 adults who previously tried and failed to stop treatment will take nilotinib and then …
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: European LeukemiaNet • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:51 UTC
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New cocktail aims to tame dangerous leukemia in High-Risk patients
Disease control OngoingThis study tests whether adding venetoclax to the standard two-drug regimen (ATRA and arsenic trioxide) can help patients with a rare blood cancer called acute promyelocytic leukemia (APL) who have very high white blood cell counts. These patients often face serious complications…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Anhui Medical University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:51 UTC
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New lupus drug candidate enters first human tests
Disease control OngoingThis early-stage study tests a new drug called KK4277 in healthy volunteers and people with lupus (SLE or CLE). The main goal is to check safety and how the body processes the drug. It is too early to know if it works, but results will guide future research.
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Kyowa Kirin Co., Ltd. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 26, 2026 19:13 UTC
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Gene-Edited cell therapy for lupus trial pulled before it started
Disease control TerminatedThis early-stage study aimed to test a single infusion of CB-010, a CRISPR-edited CAR-T cell therapy made from donor cells, in people with severe lupus that did not respond to standard treatments. The trial was withdrawn before enrolling any participants, so no results are availa…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Caribou Biosciences, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 26, 2026 18:51 UTC
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Could a common blood pressure pill clear lupus brain fog?
Disease control OngoingThis study tests whether two blood pressure drugs, lisinopril and benazepril, can improve memory and concentration in people with lupus. Lupus is an autoimmune disease that can cause inflammation in the brain, leading to cognitive problems. The trial involves 36 adults with lupus…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Northwell Health • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 26, 2026 18:48 UTC
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New drug may make stem cell transplants safer for older patients
Disease control OngoingThis early-phase trial tests whether the drug itacitinib can prevent cytokine release syndrome (a severe inflammatory reaction) after a mini stem cell transplant in people aged 60 and older with certain blood cancers. The study also aims to see if itacitinib allows doctors to use…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Sidney Kimmel Comprehensive Cancer Center at Johns Hopkins • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 26, 2026 18:40 UTC
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Cancer drug regorafenib tested to halt bone sarcoma spread
Disease control OngoingThis phase 2 trial tests whether the drug regorafenib can stop or slow the growth of metastatic bone sarcomas (cancers that started in bone and spread). 163 patients with osteosarcoma, Ewing sarcoma, chondrosarcoma, or chordoma are randomly assigned to receive regorafenib or a pl…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: UNICANCER • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 26, 2026 18:26 UTC
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New hope for kids with rare leukemia: bosutinib trial underway
Disease control OngoingThis study tests the drug bosutinib in 60 children with Philadelphia chromosome-positive chronic myeloid leukemia (Ph+ CML). Some children are newly diagnosed, while others have not responded to or cannot tolerate other treatments. The goal is to find the best dose and see if the…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Children's Oncology Group • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 26, 2026 17:34 UTC
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Could a malaria drug boost leukemia treatment?
Disease control OngoingThis Phase 2 trial in Nigeria tests whether adding artesunate, a malaria drug, to the standard CML medication imatinib can improve treatment outcomes. 75 adults with chronic myeloid leukemia will receive either imatinib alone or imatinib plus artesunate. The goal is to see if the…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Obafemi Awolowo University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 26, 2026 14:03 UTC
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Engineered immune cells take on autoimmune diseases
Disease control OngoingThis study tests a new treatment for people with lupus or scleroderma that hasn't improved with standard care. The treatment uses specially engineered immune cells from a healthy donor (called universal CAR T-cells) to target and destroy faulty immune cells. The goal is to contro…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: The Affiliated Hospital of Xuzhou Medical University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 26, 2026 13:50 UTC
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New cord blood matching method could expand transplant access for blood cancer patients
Disease control OngoingThis study tests a new approach to stem cell transplants for people with blood cancers like leukemia and lymphoma. Patients receive a combination of umbilical cord blood and stem cells from a family member, with the cord blood chosen based on specific genetic markers rather than …
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Weill Medical College of Cornell University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 26, 2026 13:02 UTC
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Newborn screening study aims to catch rare diseases at birth
Diagnosis OngoingThis study offers voluntary screening for newborns in North Carolina to detect a wide range of rare health conditions early. Using a small blood sample already collected at birth, the program tests for dozens of disorders, including spinal muscular atrophy, cystic fibrosis, and m…
Sponsor: RTI International • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jul 03, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New scan could replace invasive test for Cushing's disease diagnosis
Diagnosis ENROLLING_BY_INVITATIONThis study compares a new, non-invasive PET-MRI scan to the standard invasive test (IPSS) for finding pituitary tumors in people with Cushing's disease. About 43 adults with confirmed Cushing's will get both tests to see which is more accurate. The goal is to make diagnosis safer…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University Hospital, Basel, Switzerland • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:05 UTC
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Saliva test could replace complex procedures for Cushing's diagnosis
Diagnosis OngoingThis study aims to see if a simple, inexpensive saliva test can accurately diagnose Cushing's syndrome, a condition where the body makes too much cortisol. Researchers will compare two automated saliva test methods in 380 adults who are already being checked for the condition. Th…
Sponsor: Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de Nīmes • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:58 UTC
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New Ultrasound-Guided biopsy could prevent dangerous surgery for uterine tumors
Diagnosis OngoingThis study looks at whether a special biopsy done with ultrasound guidance before surgery can correctly tell if a uterine tumor is cancerous or not. It involves 19 women aged 35 and older who have suspicious uterine tumors. The goal is to avoid risky surgical procedures if the tu…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Institut Bergonié • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:52 UTC
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Shingles vaccine trial aims to protect vulnerable patients
Prevention OngoingThis study tests the Shingrix vaccine in over 2,000 adults with autoimmune rheumatic diseases like rheumatoid arthritis and lupus, who are at higher risk for shingles. Researchers will compare vaccinated patients to unvaccinated ones to see if the vaccine is safe and triggers a s…
Phase: PHASE4 • Sponsor: University of Sao Paulo General Hospital • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:29 UTC
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Eye surgery trial to prevent blindness in stickler syndrome pulled before start
Prevention TerminatedThis study aimed to see if a surgical procedure called scleral buckling could prevent retinal detachment in people with Stickler syndrome, a genetic condition that raises the risk of vision loss. The plan was to treat one eye in patients aged 5 to 35 who had already lost vision i…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Assistance Publique - Hôpitaux de Paris • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:29 UTC
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Donor vaccine may shield transplant patients from dangerous virus
Prevention OngoingThis early-phase study tests whether vaccinating stem cell donors against cytomegalovirus (CMV) can prevent the virus from causing problems in blood cancer patients after a transplant. About 34 donor-recipient pairs are taking part. The vaccine is given to the donor before stem c…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: City of Hope Medical Center • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:03 UTC
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Pen and paper: a new tool for cancer recovery?
Symptom relief OngoingThis study looks at whether writing about their experiences can improve the health of Asian American breast cancer survivors. About 192 people who finished cancer treatment in the last 5 years will take part. They will write and report how they feel, and researchers will track an…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: M.D. Anderson Cancer Center • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:02 UTC
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Ice pack on the belly may ease pain after keyhole hysterectomy
Symptom relief ENROLLING_BY_INVITATIONThis study tests whether applying an ice pack to the lower abdomen after vNOTES hysterectomy can lower pain and reduce the need for painkillers. 122 women having surgery for benign conditions will be randomly assigned to receive either standard care or standard care plus ice pack…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Erzincan Military Hospital • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:04 UTC
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Can an online course keep arthritis patients working?
Symptom relief OngoingThis study tests an online program designed to help people with inflammatory arthritis remain employed. The program includes eLearning modules, group video sessions, and consultations with an occupational therapist and vocational counselor. About 528 participants from three Canad…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of British Columbia • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:28 UTC
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Lupus fatigue fight: coaching shows promise
Symptom relief OngoingThis study tests whether personalized coaching on physical activity and nutrition can reduce fatigue in people with lupus. 200 participants are split into two groups: one gets coaching on exercise and diet, the other gets general lupus education. The goal is to see if the coachin…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Northwestern University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:06 UTC
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Pilates for lupus: a gentle exercise trial targets fatigue and mood
Symptom relief ENROLLING_BY_INVITATIONThis study looks at whether clinical pilates exercises can reduce fatigue, pain, and emotional distress in women with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE). Thirty women with low disease activity will do either pilates or home exercises for eight weeks. The goal is to see if this ge…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Emir İbrahim IŞIK • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:02 UTC
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Yoga coaching shows promise for lupus pain in small trial
Symptom relief OngoingThis study tests a personalized yoga coaching program for people with lupus who have chronic pain. Fifteen participants work with a coach to create a yoga practice that fits their needs and limits. The goal is to see if the program is feasible and if it helps reduce pain. It is a…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Michigan • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:01 UTC
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Vitamin c IV may curb blood loss in hysterectomy
Symptom relief ENROLLING_BY_INVITATIONThis study tests whether giving vitamin C through an IV before and during a hysterectomy can reduce blood loss. Forty women with fibroids or adenomyosis will receive either vitamin C or a placebo. Researchers will measure blood loss during surgery and check if vitamin C helps mai…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Queen Savang Vadhana Memorial Hospital, Thailand • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:10 UTC
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Could a steroid nerve block ease pain after fibroid procedure?
Symptom relief OngoingThis study looks at whether adding a steroid to a nerve block can better control pain after a procedure that treats uterine fibroids or adenomyosis. About 28 women aged 30 to 60 will receive either a standard numbing nerve block or one with added steroids. Researchers will measur…
Phase: EARLY_PHASE1 • Sponsor: University of California, Los Angeles • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:04 UTC
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New combo nerve block may ease hip surgery pain better
Symptom relief ENROLLING_BY_INVITATIONThis study tests if adding two extra nerve blocks to a standard one can improve pain control and recovery after hip replacement surgery. About 60 adults having hip surgery will be randomly assigned to receive either the standard block alone or the standard block plus the extra bl…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Ataturk University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:02 UTC
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Marfan syndrome in kids: new study looks beyond the physical symptoms
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study observes 80 children with Marfan syndrome to understand how the condition impacts their quality of life, self-image, and ability to manage their health. Participants fill out questionnaires about their well-being and medication habits. The goal is to identify who might…
Sponsor: IRCCS Policlinico S. Donato • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 04, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Fatigue study seeks to unravel mystery of exhaustion
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study aims to better understand fatigue by comparing people who have felt tired for more than a month with those who are not fatigued. Researchers will use questionnaires, physical tests, and optional brain scans to identify different types of fatigue. The goal is to gather …
Sponsor: National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health (NCCIH) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 04, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Blood test may predict aneurysm surgery need in marfan patients
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study looks for biological markers in the blood and tissue of adults with Marfan syndrome that could signal when an aortic aneurysm is dangerous enough to require surgery. Researchers will compare three groups of Marfan patients: those without aortic aneurysms, those with st…
Sponsor: IRCCS Policlinico S. Donato • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 04, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Eye tests could spot silent vision damage in lupus patients
Knowledge-focused ENROLLING_BY_INVITATIONThis study investigates whether people with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) show early signs of retinal damage before they notice any vision problems. Researchers will use advanced eye imaging and vision tests to compare lupus patients with healthy volunteers. The goal is to f…
Sponsor: The First Affiliated Hospital of Anhui Medical University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 03, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New registry aims to unlock mysteries of Pregnancy-Related aortic tears
Knowledge-focused ENROLLING_BY_INVITATIONThis study is a national registry in China that will track 500 women who experience an aortic dissection (a tear in the main artery) during pregnancy or within 12 weeks after giving birth. Researchers will collect information on treatments and outcomes for both mothers and babies…
Sponsor: DeltaHealth Hospital · Shanghai • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 28, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a blood test predict lupus flares? new study aims to find out
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study follows 25 adults with inactive lupus to see if blood samples can predict when a flare will happen. Researchers will analyze genes and other molecules to find patterns linked to flare risk. The goal is to develop tools that help doctors personalize treatment and preven…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: University Hospital, Brest • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 28, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Cushing's disease study in western france withdrawn before starting
Knowledge-focused TerminatedThis study was designed to look back at the health of people with Cushing's disease in Western France between 1990 and 2015. The goal was to find out how many patients went into remission and how many had their disease come back after their first surgery. However, the study was w…
Sponsor: University Hospital, Brest • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 28, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Scientists hunt for blood cancer clues in patient samples
Knowledge-focused ENROLLING_BY_INVITATIONThis study collects blood and bone marrow samples from up to 550 people with blood cancers like leukemia, lymphoma, and myelodysplastic syndrome. Researchers will study the cells, genes, and proteins in these samples to better understand how these cancers develop and to find new …
Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:01 UTC
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Do blood transfusions help at the end of life? a study asks patients and staff
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study looks at how patients with advanced blood cancers (like acute myeloid leukemia) who are not eligible for a cure, along with their nurses and doctors, feel about the benefits of blood transfusions. Researchers will give questionnaires before each transfusion to compare …
Sponsor: University Hospital, Montpellier • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:01 UTC
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Lupus care under the microscope: new registry tracks Real-World treatment in kazakhstan
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study is a registry that will follow about 500 adults with lupus (SLE) in Kazakhstan to see how the disease behaves and how doctors treat it in everyday practice. Researchers will look at disease activity, organ damage, and which medications are used. No new treatments are b…
Sponsor: AstraZeneca • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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Young adult leukemia study pulled before it began
Knowledge-focused TerminatedThis was a planned French study to collect information on chronic myeloid leukemia (CML) in young adults aged 18 to 30 who were treated with tyrosine kinase inhibitors. The goal was to describe their diagnosis, treatment choices, side effects, and quality of life. However, the st…
Sponsor: Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de Nice • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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Breathing in xenon: a new MRI scan to see lung damage?
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study at Duke University tests whether a special MRI scan using inhaled xenon gas can detect changes in lung function over time in people with progressive pulmonary fibrosis. Sixty adults with various types of lung scarring will have MRI scans before starting anti-fibrotic m…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Duke University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:08 UTC
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Researchers hunt for clues to prevent dangerous clots in rare blood cancer
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study watches 242 adults with high-risk polycythemia vera (a rare blood cancer that thickens the blood) who have already had a blood clot. Researchers track health data like blood pressure, weight, and lab tests to see which factors best predict future clots. The goal is to …
Sponsor: Novartis Pharmaceuticals • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:06 UTC
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New study tracks how leukemia drug works outside the lab
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study follows 201 adults with chronic myeloid leukemia who are taking asciminib (Scemblix) as a third or later treatment option. Researchers want to see how long patients stay on the drug and how well it controls their cancer in real-world settings. The goal is to gather pra…
Sponsor: Novartis Pharmaceuticals • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:00 UTC
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Skin cells may reveal secrets of deadly aortic bulges
Knowledge-focused ENROLLING_BY_INVITATIONThis study looks at skin cells (fibroblasts) from people with Marfan syndrome and other genetic conditions that cause thoracic aortic aneurysms (a bulging of the main artery in the chest). Researchers want to find out how these cells behave differently and what genes or proteins …
Sponsor: IRCCS Policlinico S. Donato • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:39 UTC
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700 women followed for over a decade to see which fibroid treatments last longest
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study follows about 700 women for up to 12 years after they had a uterine-sparing fibroid treatment, such as myomectomy or uterine artery embolization. Researchers want to see how long these treatments last before another procedure is needed, and how women's symptoms and qua…
Sponsor: Henry Ford Health System • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:38 UTC
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How do patients feel after Nose-Based brain surgery? new study aims to find out
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study follows 400 patients for two years after they have endoscopic endonasal skull base surgery (surgery through the nose to reach the base of the skull). The goal is to measure their quality of life and nose function using standard questionnaires. It does not test a new tr…
Sponsor: Ohio State University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:35 UTC
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Massive hip replacement study seeks best stem length
Knowledge-focused ENROLLING_BY_INVITATIONThis study looks at over 110,000 people who had hip replacement surgery to see if a longer or shorter hip stem works better. It compares death rates, how often the hip implant needs to be replaced, and patient-reported pain and function. The goal is to find out which stem length …
Sponsor: JointResearch • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:32 UTC
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Scientists study what makes climbers excel – and how fatigue hurts performance
Knowledge-focused ENROLLING_BY_INVITATIONThis study looks at how joint flexibility, balance, and tiredness affect climbing performance in both elite and amateur climbers. Researchers will test 60 healthy climbers to see if flexible joints help or hurt, and how fatigue impacts reaction time and safety. The goal is to und…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Medical University of Gdansk • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:30 UTC
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New hip cup under observation: will it last?
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study is observing 60 people who received a special hip replacement cup (Plasmafit Revision Structan) during routine surgery. Researchers are checking how well the cup works and how long it lasts by tracking hip function and any need for repeat surgery. No new treatment is b…
Sponsor: Aesculap AG • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:29 UTC
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New program aims to improve pregnancy care for women with lupus
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study tests a program called HOP-STEP that helps doctors talk about pregnancy planning with women who have lupus. The goal is to make sure doctors document contraception use and pregnancy intentions during visits. The study involves 14 participants and is being tested at two…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Duke University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:29 UTC
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Blood test could revolutionize sarcoma monitoring
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study is testing whether a liquid biopsy (a blood test that detects tumor DNA) can help predict outcomes for people with Ewing sarcoma or osteosarcoma. Researchers will collect blood samples from 340 patients at diagnosis and track their health over time. The goal is to see …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Dana-Farber Cancer Institute • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:29 UTC
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450 babies help scientists unlock secrets of healthy eating
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study follows 450 infants and their families from birth to age 12 to learn how a child's biology and home environment work together to shape eating habits and growth. Researchers collect samples, measurements, and surveys at regular visits. The goal is to understand what inf…
Sponsor: University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:28 UTC
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Fibroid treatment showdown: which procedure stands the test of time?
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis nationwide registry follows 578 women with uterine fibroids who choose either radiofrequency ablation (Acessa) or myomectomy. Researchers track symptom changes, quality of life, and need for repeat treatment over three years. The goal is to understand which procedure provide…
Sponsor: University of California, San Francisco • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:25 UTC
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500 patients revisited: how do childhood hip surgeries hold up decades later?
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study looks at how well treatments for childhood hip conditions (like hip dysplasia and Perthes disease) work over the long term. Researchers at Mayo Clinic are following 500 adults who were treated for these conditions as children. They will check how many needed another su…
Sponsor: Mayo Clinic • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:03 UTC
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French launch largest study of rare tumor disease
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study aims to create the largest French database of people diagnosed with aggressive fibromatosis, a rare tumor that grows in connective tissue. Researchers will collect tissue samples, medical history, and genetic information from 628 participants across France. The goal is…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Centre Oscar Lambret • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:03 UTC
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New hip implant under observation: will it stand the test of time?
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study follows 248 adults receiving a CoreHip hip replacement to see how their hip function, pain, and leg length change over time. Participants are treated as part of routine care, and no extra tests or treatments are given. The goal is to collect real-world data on the impl…
Sponsor: Aesculap AG • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:02 UTC
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Rare disease pregnancy study pulled before it began
Knowledge-focused TerminatedThis study was designed to track pregnancies in women with rare autoimmune and systemic diseases to understand complications and improve care. It planned to enroll women with conditions like lupus, rheumatoid arthritis, and scleroderma. However, the study was withdrawn before any…
Sponsor: Assistance Publique - Hôpitaux de Paris • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:01 UTC
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New study aims to unlock secrets of joint hypermobility for better care
Knowledge-focused ENROLLING_BY_INVITATIONThis observational study at the Lithuanian University of Health Sciences will enroll 511 people to learn how joint hypermobility affects the musculoskeletal system, body awareness, and quality of life. Researchers will use questionnaires and physical tests to compare women with a…
Sponsor: Lithuanian University of Health Sciences • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:03 UTC
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Resident's journey to master scarless hysterectomy under the microscope
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study watches a single gynecology resident as they learn to perform a hysterectomy through the vagina using a special camera, leaving no belly scars. The goal is to see how quickly the resident improves, measuring surgery time and any complications. Nineteen women with benig…
Sponsor: Cukurova University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:02 UTC
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Pituitary patients followed for years to uncover key outcomes
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study follows 1500 patients with pituitary gland disorders to see how they fare over time, whether treated with medication, surgery, or just monitoring. Researchers will track tumor regrowth after surgery to find clues that predict recurrence. The goal is to learn, not to te…
Sponsor: University of Alberta • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:01 UTC
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New national registry aims to improve care for rare genetic polyposis syndromes
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study is a national registry collecting data from 1500 people with familial adenomatous polyposis (FAP) and related conditions across 28 Italian centers. It aims to better understand how these diseases progress, how they are currently managed, and what factors influence outc…
Sponsor: Fondazione IRCCS Istituto Nazionale dei Tumori, Milano • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:00 UTC
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Scientists hunt for hidden genes behind aortic aneurysms
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study aims to uncover the genetic roots of aortic aneurysms and valve disease by analyzing tissue and blood samples from 3,000 participants. Researchers will look for new disease-causing genes and factors that affect disease severity. The goal is to build a biorepository to …
Sponsor: Yale University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:04 UTC
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3,000 RA patients to donate blood for future breakthroughs
Knowledge-focused ENROLLING_BY_INVITATIONThis study is building a large collection of blood samples from 3,000 people with rheumatoid arthritis. Researchers will use these samples to look for biomarkers that could help predict disease activity or treatment side effects. Participants must already be in a registry and sta…
Sponsor: CorEvitas • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:03 UTC
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Lupus drug showdown: which is better?
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study looks back at the medical records of 180 people with lupus to compare two drugs: telitacicept and belimumab. The goal is to see which one works better at controlling the disease and has fewer side effects. Participants are not given any new treatment—the researchers si…
Sponsor: Yipeng Liu • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:02 UTC
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Alaska fibroid holistic trial pulled before it began
Knowledge-focused TerminatedThis study planned to test holistic medicine—like counseling and group talks—for unmarried women with uterine fibroids living on Tribal Lands or in Alaska. It aimed to see if these non-clinical approaches could help, but the trial was withdrawn before any participants joined. No …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Virtual Tribunal Monastery • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:01 UTC
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Lupus heart risk: new study seeks better prediction tools
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study looks at 500 adults with lupus to see if certain immune markers can better predict who will develop heart disease. Participants give blood samples, have ultrasound scans of their neck arteries, and fill out diet and exercise questionnaires. The goal is to improve how d…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University Hospital, Bordeaux • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:01 UTC
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Rare bone tumor under the microscope: can we predict its behavior?
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study gathers information from 77 Italian patients with a rare, low-grade bone tumor called clear cell chondrosarcoma. Researchers will review medical records, imaging, and tissue samples to find patterns that might predict whether the tumor will come back or spread. The goa…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Istituto Ortopedico Rizzoli • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:12 UTC
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Fibroid surgery may change uterine blood flow – new study investigates
Knowledge-focused ENROLLING_BY_INVITATIONThis study looks at whether surgically removing uterine fibroids (myomectomy) changes blood flow in the main uterine artery. Researchers will use Doppler ultrasound to measure blood flow before and about 40 days after surgery in 70 premenopausal women. The goal is to provide new …
Sponsor: Bakirkoy Dr. Sadi Konuk Research and Training Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:12 UTC
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What do patients and doctors really think about prolactinoma care?
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study surveys 530 prolactinoma patients and their doctors to understand real-world treatment experiences, side effects, and preferences. The goal is to identify gaps in care and guide future research for better, more personalized treatment strategies. No new treatments are t…
Sponsor: University Hospital, Basel, Switzerland • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:09 UTC
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Scientists unravel genetic secrets of bone marrow failure
Knowledge-focused ENROLLING_BY_INVITATIONThis study aims to understand the genetic and molecular changes in people with bone marrow failure disorders. Researchers will analyze blood and bone marrow samples from up to 1,400 participants to track how these changes evolve over time. The goal is to better predict disease ou…
Sponsor: National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:05 UTC
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Lupus flare may trigger hidden heart swelling, MRI study hints
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study looks at whether lupus flares cause swelling in the heart muscle. Researchers will use cardiac MRI to scan 40 lupus patients during a flare and again three months later. The goal is to better understand heart inflammation in lupus, not to test a new treatment.
Sponsor: Stacy Ardoin MD • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:05 UTC
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Leukemia treatment showdown: which works best?
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis registry study follows 400 patients with a specific type of leukemia (non-high-risk APL) who are 70 or younger. It compares two standard treatments: ATRA plus chemotherapy versus ATRA plus arsenic trioxide. The goal is to see which approach leads to better long-term outcomes…
Sponsor: Groupe Francophone des Myelodysplasies • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:03 UTC
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Muscle weakness may predict transplant success in blood cancer patients
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study follows 144 blood cancer patients undergoing stem cell transplants to see how muscle function changes and whether it predicts complications like infections, relapse, or survival. Researchers will measure muscle mass and track medical events over time. The goal is to un…
Sponsor: Rigshospitalet, Denmark • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:03 UTC
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Can a smartphone app unlock the link between infections and FMF attacks?
Knowledge-focused ENROLLING_BY_INVITATIONThis study will enroll 40 children aged 8-18 with Familial Mediterranean Fever (FMF) to see if infections trigger disease flares. Participants will use a mobile app to log symptoms like fever, cough, or sore throat in real time. The goal is to better understand the infection-flar…
Sponsor: Istanbul University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:01 UTC
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Shingles vaccine safety in pregnancy under review for immunocompromised women
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study looks at whether the shingles vaccine (HZ/su) is safe for pregnant women aged 18-49 with weakened immune systems. Researchers will track about 2,800 women to see if the vaccine raises the risk of birth defects or other problems in their babies. The goal is to provide r…
Sponsor: GlaxoSmithKline • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:57 UTC
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New study tests if help with housing, food, or transport can cut missed arthritis appointments
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study looks at whether helping people with inflammatory arthritis address social needs—like food, housing, or transportation—can reduce missed doctor visits. About 100 adults with conditions like rheumatoid arthritis or lupus who have missed appointments in the past year wil…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Brigham and Women's Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:54 UTC
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New lupus drug candidate begins first human safety tests
Knowledge-focused TerminatedThis study is the first time a new drug, GSK4347859, is being tested in humans. The goal is to check its safety and how it behaves in the body. It involves 65 healthy adults and is currently on hold. The drug is being developed for lupus, an autoimmune disease.
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: GlaxoSmithKline • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:53 UTC
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Immune cell showdown: autoimmune vs. infection vs. healthy
Knowledge-focused ENROLLING_BY_INVITATIONThis study looks at immune cells from people with autoimmune diseases (like lupus), people with infections, and healthy volunteers. Researchers want to understand how these cells differ and what makes them attack the body in autoimmune conditions. The study involves blood and bon…
Sponsor: Emory University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:53 UTC
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Can a smartphone app help teens with lupus and depression stay on track?
Knowledge-focused ENROLLING_BY_INVITATIONThis study aims to understand how depression symptoms, like loss of interest, may make it harder for teens and young adults with lupus to keep up with their medical care. Researchers will also test a mobile health app designed to provide education and connect users to their care …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Montefiore Medical Center • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:52 UTC
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Blood cancer patients' immune system may hold clues to severe COVID-19
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study examines whether people with certain blood cancers (myeloproliferative neoplasms) have autoantibodies that block a key immune protein called type I interferon. These autoantibodies may increase the risk of severe COVID-19. Researchers will test blood samples from 219 p…
Sponsor: Fondazione IRCCS Policlinico San Matteo di Pavia • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:52 UTC
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Italian MPN patients share their stories in landmark Quality-of-Life study
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study is collecting information on quality of life and symptoms from 572 Italian patients with certain types of blood cancers called myeloproliferative neoplasms (MPNs). Participants fill out questionnaires about how their disease and treatments affect their daily functionin…
Sponsor: Gruppo Italiano Malattie EMatologiche dell'Adulto • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:51 UTC
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Hair loss side effect under scrutiny in fibroid drug study
Knowledge-focused TerminatedThis study was designed to track hair loss in women with uterine fibroids who are taking the medication Oriahnn. Researchers planned to follow about 1,600 women for up to 24 months, using questionnaires and scalp photos to see how common hair loss is, when it starts, and if it go…
Sponsor: AbbVie • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 26, 2026 18:30 UTC
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New algorithm aims to catch ovarian damage early in young cancer survivors
Knowledge-focused TerminatedThis study was designed to see if a new monitoring algorithm could detect early signs of ovarian damage in women and girls who had cancer treatment. Researchers planned to compare a group using the new algorithm with a group that received standard care. However, the study was wit…
Sponsor: University of Colorado, Denver • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 26, 2026 17:42 UTC
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Scientists probe muscle secrets in rare connective tissue disorders
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis observational study looks at muscle strength, structure, and nerve function in people with Marfan syndrome or Ehlers-Danlos syndrome. Participants undergo a non-invasive muscle ultrasound and perform voluntary contractions while their muscle activity is recorded. The goal is…
Sponsor: IRCCS Policlinico S. Donato • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 26, 2026 15:50 UTC