Hereditary neurological disease
MONDO:0100545A heterogeneous group of genetic conditions with Mendelian (autosomal dominant, recessive, or X-linked) or chromosomal etiology characterized by abnormalities in the brain, spinal cord, nerves, or muscles.
Also known as: neurogenetic disease
5681 clinical trials for this condition and its sub-types.
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Can Gene-Modified stem cells stop a devastating brain disease?
Cure Not yet recruitingThis trial tests a gene therapy for metachromatic leukodystrophy (MLD), a rare inherited disease that damages the nervous system. Researchers take a patient's own blood stem cells, add a corrected gene, and infuse them back. The goal is to see if this approach is safe and can slo…
Sponsor: Shenzhen Geno-Immune Medical Institute • Aim: Cure
Last updated Sep 03, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a spinal injection restore movement after paralysis?
Cure Not yet recruitingThis phase 3 trial tests whether an experimental drug called KP-100IT, injected into the spinal fluid, can help people with severe acute spinal cord injuries regain function. Participants, aged 18 to 89 with a complete loss of motor and sensory function (AIS grade A), receive fiv…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: Kringle Pharma, Inc. • Aim: Cure
Last updated Jul 25, 2026 00:00 UTC
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A brain stimulation trial aims to rewire the circuit behind depression
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis trial tests whether transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) aimed at a brain circuit linked to the subgenual anterior cingulate cortex can reduce depression symptoms. Adults with major depressive disorder or persistent depressive disorder will receive either active or sham T…
Early phase 1 • Sponsor: University of Pennsylvania • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 09, 2026 15:00 UTC
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Can a new eye injection protect vision in geographic atrophy?
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study tests the long-term safety of vonaprument, an experimental drug given as an injection into the eye, for people with geographic atrophy, a severe form of dry age-related macular degeneration that causes blind spots. Researchers will monitor participants who completed an…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: Annexon, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 09, 2026 15:00 UTC
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Can talk therapy mend more than mood in marital crisis?
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis trial tests whether two types of talk therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), can ease depression and related issues better than usual care in people who have major depression and are facing marital crisis. About 120 adults wi…
Sponsor: Universiti Sains Malaysia • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 09, 2026 15:00 UTC
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Can a common diabetes drug ease Parkinson's symptoms?
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis trial tests whether adding metformin, a common diabetes drug, to standard Parkinson's treatment improves motor symptoms and reduces levels of harmful proteins and oxidative stress markers in the blood. Researchers will compare Parkinson's patients aged 50 to 70 who receive m…
Phase 4 • Sponsor: Jinnah Medical & Dental College • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 09, 2026 15:00 UTC
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Can a pill target a Hard-to-Treat colorectal cancer?
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis trial tests an experimental oral drug called DES-1357 in adults with metastatic colorectal cancer that has specific genetic features (dMMR or MSI-H). The study runs in three parts: first, to find a safe dose; second, to check tolerability and early signs of tumor shrinkage; …
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: D. E. Shaw Research, LLC • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 09, 2026 15:00 UTC
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Brain training before facing fears may boost anxiety therapy
Disease control Not yet recruitingResearchers at UC San Diego are testing whether a computer-based working memory training session, done right before a brief exposure exercise, can improve fear extinction learning in adults with social anxiety disorder. Participants will be randomly assigned to either the working…
Sponsor: University of California, San Diego • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 06, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a diabetes drug slow Parkinson's? a trial puts it to the test
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis trial tests whether sitagliptin, a common diabetes drug, can delay motor progression in people with early-stage Parkinson's disease. Participants take sitagliptin or a placebo daily for 72 weeks. Researchers measure the time until a confirmed increase in Parkinson's motor sy…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Yonsei University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 06, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could a light beam slow vision loss? new trial tests laser therapy for AMD
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study tests a non-invasive laser treatment called photobiomodulation for people with early age-related macular degeneration (AMD) who have a specific type of deposit in the eye called reticular pseudodrusen. The treatment uses low-energy light to stimulate cells and reduce i…
Sponsor: Fondazione G.B. Bietti, IRCCS • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 06, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a Two-Drug combo quiet the tremors Parkinson's patients still feel?
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis phase 2 trial tests an experimental drug called VIM0423 in adults with Parkinson's disease whose tremor does not respond well to standard dopaminergic therapy. Researchers want to see if VIM0423 can reduce tremor severity, improve daily function and quality of life, and be s…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Vima Therapeutics • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 06, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can sound waves quiet seizures without surgery?
Disease control Not yet recruitingResearchers are testing whether MRI-guided high-intensity focused ultrasound can safely reduce seizures in adults with generalized epilepsy that does not respond to medication. The procedure uses sound waves to precisely target and ablate a small brain region involved in seizure …
Sponsor: Oregon Health and Science University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 06, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Lifestyle overhaul: exercise, diet, and stress relief tested for better health
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether a 12-week program of supervised exercise, Mediterranean diet education, and stress management workshops can improve health in 120 overweight or obese adults. Participants will wear a smart bracelet to track activity and sleep. Researchers will measure cha…
Sponsor: University of Zadar • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 06, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can an experimental infusion slow muscle loss in FSHD?
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis trial tests an experimental drug called SFL-0821 in adults with facioscapulohumeral muscular dystrophy (FSHD), a genetic condition that causes progressive muscle weakness. Researchers give the drug by intravenous infusion, either once or multiple times, and compare it agains…
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: Soufflé Therapeutics, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 05, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can tailored brain stimulation quiet anxiety that drugs Can't?
Disease control Not yet recruitingResearchers are testing whether a personalized form of brain stimulation can ease symptoms in people with anxiety disorders that have not improved with standard treatments. The approach uses a device to deliver rapid magnetic pulses to specific brain circuits, guided by each pers…
Sponsor: National University Hospital, Singapore • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 05, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a new drug cut seizure days in juvenile myoclonic epilepsy?
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis trial tests whether an experimental drug called JZP926 can safely reduce the number of days people aged 10 and older experience myoclonic seizures—brief, shock-like jerks—due to juvenile myoclonic epilepsy. Participants are randomly assigned to receive either JZP926 or a pla…
Phase 2/3 • Sponsor: Jazz Pharmaceuticals • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 04, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Experimental gene therapy aims to halt fatal brain disease in children
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis trial tests a gene therapy for X-linked adrenoleukodystrophy (X-ALD), a rare genetic disease that damages the brain. The therapy uses a modified virus to deliver a working copy of the faulty gene directly into the spinal fluid and bloodstream. Up to 30 patients aged 1 year a…
Sponsor: Shenzhen Geno-Immune Medical Institute • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 03, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Gene therapy aims to halt fatal brain disease in children
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis trial tests a gene therapy for metachromatic leukodystrophy (MLD), a rare and life-threatening genetic disorder that damages the nervous system. The treatment uses a lentivirus to deliver a working copy of the ARSA gene directly into the spinal fluid and bloodstream. Up to 1…
Sponsor: Shenzhen Geno-Immune Medical Institute • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 03, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can an eye injection slow a genetic cause of blindness?
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis trial tests the long-term safety of an experimental medicine called ultevursen, given as an injection into the eye, for people with retinitis pigmentosa caused by mutations in a gene called USH2A. The study enrolls about 81 adults and children who completed a previous 24-mon…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Laboratoires Thea • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 03, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can targeted brain zaps ease movement problems in a rare ataxia?
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis trial tests a non-invasive brain stimulation technique called transcranial temporal interference stimulation (tTIS) in people with spinocerebellar ataxia type 3, a genetic condition that affects coordination and balance. The stimulation targets a deep brain region involved i…
Sponsor: First Affiliated Hospital of Fujian Medical University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 03, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a new eye injection beat the standard for wet AMD?
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis trial tests an experimental drug called VIS-101, given as an injection into the eye, for people with wet age-related macular degeneration (AMD), a leading cause of vision loss. Researchers compare two doses of VIS-101 against aflibercept, a standard treatment, to see if VIS-…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Everest Medicines (China) Co.,Ltd. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 03, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can gene therapy help babies with SMA reach milestones? a Real-World review
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study looks back at medical records of children with spinal muscular atrophy (SMA) type 1 who received a one-time gene therapy called onasemnogene abeparvovec (Zolgensma). Researchers want to see if treated infants can sit independently for 30 seconds or more within a year. …
Sponsor: Novartis Pharmaceuticals • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 02, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could a daily pill tame rare cancers in teens? new trial investigates
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis phase 2 trial tests the safety of belzutifan, a daily oral tablet, in adolescents with rare solid tumors that cannot be surgically removed or have spread. The study includes three tumor types: pheochromocytoma/paraganglioma (PPGL), wild-type gastrointestinal stromal tumors (…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 02, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a slow start with CBD oil tame Hard-to-Control seizures?
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis trial tests whether a gradual dosing schedule of cannabidiol oral solution (CBD-OS) can help reduce seizures in adults with Lennox-Gastaut syndrome, a severe form of epilepsy. Participants will take CBD oil alongside their usual seizure medications. The study measures how ma…
Phase 4 • Sponsor: Jazz Pharmaceuticals • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 02, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a new head maneuver outdo the standard for dizziness?
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis trial tests whether a newer head-and-body movement, called Semont-plus, works better than the standard Epley maneuver for treating a common type of vertigo caused by loose crystals in the inner ear. Adults with posterior canal BPPV will be randomly assigned to one of the two…
Sponsor: Military Hospital 175 • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 29, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New study aims to make duchenne gene therapy safer for kids
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether adding sirolimus (a drug that calms the immune system) to ELEVIDYS gene therapy can prevent serious liver injury in boys with Duchenne muscular dystrophy. About 20 participants will receive the treatment and be monitored for side effects. The goal is to m…
Phase 4 • Sponsor: Sarepta Therapeutics, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 29, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Brain gene therapy aims to boost dopamine in young Parkinson's patients
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis early-stage trial tests a gene therapy called AAV2-hAADC in 9 adults with young-onset Parkinson's disease. The therapy delivers a gene directly to two brain regions (putamen and caudate) to help convert levodopa into dopamine more efficiently. The main goal is to check safet…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Krzysztof Bankiewicz • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 29, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a new dosing schedule tame steroid side effects in duchenne?
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis trial tests two ways of taking the steroid prednisolone in boys aged 4-10 with Duchenne muscular dystrophy who can still walk. One group takes the drug every other day, while the other takes it for 10 days on, then 10 days off. The goal is to see which schedule better preser…
Sponsor: Muhammad Aamir Latif • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 28, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can watching and waiting beat early treatment for Slow-Growing head and neck tumors?
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis trial asks whether monitoring a slow-growing head and neck tumor without immediate treatment can preserve quality of life better than early surgery or radiation. Adults with newly diagnosed carotid or vagal paragangliomas are randomly assigned to either active surveillance o…
Sponsor: Hospices Civils de Lyon • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 27, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a new pill slow Parkinson's motor decline?
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis phase 2 trial is testing whether an experimental drug called RO7568282 can slow the worsening of motor symptoms in people with early-stage Parkinson's disease. Participants, aged 40 to 85, must be on stable levodopa monotherapy. The study compares the drug against a placebo …
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: Hoffmann-La Roche • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 26, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a spinal injection unlock speech in angelman syndrome?
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis Phase 3 trial tests whether an experimental drug called obudanersen can improve expressive communication in children and adults with Angelman syndrome caused by specific genetic changes. Participants receive the drug via spinal injection, and researchers measure changes in c…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: Ionis Pharmaceuticals, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 26, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Sound waves vs. Parkinson's: can ultrasound calm tremors and stiffness?
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis trial tests a non-surgical treatment for advanced Parkinson's disease that uses focused ultrasound to create a tiny lesion in a brain pathway linked to motor symptoms. It compares treating one side of the brain versus both sides, against standard medication. The goal is to s…
Sponsor: InSightec • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 26, 2026 00:00 UTC
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One-Time gene injection aims to halt rare blindness
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis trial tests a single injection of a gene therapy called ZVS101e for people with Bietti crystalline dystrophy, a rare inherited eye disease that leads to progressive vision loss. The therapy uses a harmless virus to deliver a working copy of the CYP4V2 gene to cells in the ey…
Sponsor: Chigenovo Co., Ltd • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 26, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can adding immunotherapy to standard care beat a tough head and neck cancer?
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis phase 2 trial is testing whether adding an immunotherapy drug called tislelizumab to the standard treatment of chemotherapy and radiation can improve outcomes for people with advanced head and neck cancer that is not linked to HPV and cannot be removed with surgery. Particip…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Fudan University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 22, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a statin nanoparticle save sight in retinitis pigmentosa?
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis phase 1 trial tests whether an intravenous nanoparticle formulation of pitavastatin, called ULREA-PVS-NP, is safe in adults with retinitis pigmentosa, a rare inherited disease that causes progressive vision loss. The study aims to see if the treatment can reduce retinal infl…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Kyushu University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 21, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Laser zap before eye injection could cut needle count for wet AMD
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether a low-intensity laser applied to the diseased area just before an anti-VEGF injection helps the drug work better in people with wet age-related macular degeneration (AMD). Wet AMD causes abnormal blood vessels to leak fluid under the retina, and current t…
Sponsor: Chinese PLA General Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 21, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Zapping the brain to steady Parkinson's steps?
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis trial tests whether combining two non-invasive brain stimulation techniques—transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS) and transcranial ultrasound stimulation (TUS)—can improve balance and posture in people with Parkinson's disease. Participants are randomly assigned to …
Sponsor: Felipe Fregni, MD, PhD, MPH • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 19, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can diet and vitamin c supercharge rectal cancer treatment?
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis phase 2 trial is investigating whether adding a ketogenic diet and/or high-dose intravenous vitamin C to standard chemoradiotherapy and immunotherapy can improve outcomes for patients with locally advanced rectal cancer that is mismatch repair proficient (pMMR/MSS). The stud…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Sixth Affiliated Hospital, Sun Yat-sen University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 16, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could a daily eye gel replace injections for wet AMD?
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis trial is testing an experimental eye gel called BETA-TT8 for people with wet age-related macular degeneration (AMD), a condition that causes rapid vision loss. The gel is applied to the eye up to three times daily for 12 weeks, and standard injections remain available if nee…
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: Filamon LTD • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 16, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Experimental drug aims to halt rare neurological decline
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis Phase 3 trial tests whether vatiquinone can slow the progression of Friedreich's ataxia, a rare genetic disorder that damages the nervous system and impairs movement. About 120 adults with moderate symptoms will take the drug for 24 months. Researchers will measure changes i…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: PTC Therapeutics • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 16, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can singing and constraint therapy rebuild speech after stroke?
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis trial investigates whether combining two behavioral therapies can help people with non-fluent aphasia—a condition where stroke damages the brain's language centers, making speech difficult. The approach uses Melodic Intonation Therapy (MIT), which uses singing-like intonatio…
Sponsor: Universidad de Granada • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 16, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a daily pill and a simple physical therapy delay moyamoya strokes?
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis trial tests whether aspirin and a non-invasive physical therapy called ischemic conditioning can slow the progression of moyamoya disease, a rare brain vessel disorder that can cause strokes and cognitive decline. The study enrolls adults with moyamoya disease or syndrome wh…
Sponsor: Beijing Tiantan Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 15, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a new pill slow Parkinson's symptoms?
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis clinical trial is testing an experimental medication called TJ0113 in people with early-onset Parkinson's disease. The study aims to see if TJ0113 can improve movement symptoms compared to a placebo. About 300 participants will take either TJ0113 or a placebo for 26 weeks, f…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: Hangzhou PhecdaMed Co., Ltd. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 14, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Longer-Lasting eye injection could cut treatment visits for macular disease
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study looks at whether switching to a higher-dose eye injection called aflibercept 8 mg can allow people with neovascular age-related macular degeneration (nAMD) or diabetic macular oedema (DME) to go longer between treatments. It follows adults in Portugal who have already …
Sponsor: Grupo de Estudos da Retina • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 14, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can two common drugs tame the debilitating symptoms of POTS?
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis trial investigates whether guanfacine or cromolyn sodium—two drugs already approved for other conditions—can improve physical functioning and reduce symptoms like fatigue, brain fog, and gastrointestinal issues in adults with postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome (POTS).…
Early phase 1 • Sponsor: Johns Hopkins University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 14, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a daily pill keep a rare heart disease in check for the long haul?
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study tests the long-term safety and tolerability of acoramidis, an oral medication that stabilizes the transthyretin protein, in people newly diagnosed with transthyretin amyloid cardiomyopathy (ATTR-CM), a condition that can lead to heart failure. Participants who complete…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: Eidos Therapeutics, a BridgeBio company • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 13, 2026 00:00 UTC
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One size Doesn't fit all: could pain 'Phenotypes' unlock better carpal tunnel care?
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study asks whether classifying people with carpal tunnel syndrome into different pain 'phenotypes' can predict how well they respond to standard rehabilitation. Researchers will enroll 50 adults diagnosed with carpal tunnel syndrome who fit the neuropathic pain profile. Part…
Sponsor: Kutahya Health Sciences University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 12, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Experimental drug KER-065 aims to slow muscle decline in duchenne muscular dystrophy
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis phase 2 trial tests an experimental drug called KER-065 in adult and pediatric males with Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy (DMD), a genetic condition that causes progressive muscle weakness. The study includes both those who can walk and those who cannot, and all participants mus…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Keros Therapeutics, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 12, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can brain stimulation tame ataxia?
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis trial tests whether deep brain stimulation (DBS) targeting the cerebellum is safe and feasible for people with spinocerebellar ataxia types 1 and 3, a group of inherited disorders that cause progressive problems with movement and coordination. The study will enroll 12 adults…
Sponsor: Gordon H. Baltuch • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 09, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a Two-Drug combo stop a rare, aggressive nerve tumor?
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis phase 2 trial is testing whether the combination of avutometinib and defactinib can stop or shrink malignant peripheral nerve sheath tumors (MPNST) that have returned or cannot be removed with surgery. The study enrolls people over 12 years old with relapsed, refractory, met…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Girish Dhall, MD • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 06, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a new infusion ease muscle weakness in rare genetic disorders?
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis Phase 3 trial is testing whether an experimental drug called adimanebart can help people aged 12 and older with certain congenital myasthenic syndromes (CMS) feel better and do daily activities more easily. Participants are randomly assigned to receive either adimanebart or …
Phase 3 • Sponsor: argenx • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 06, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could an app tune your hearing aids as well as an audiologist?
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis trial tests whether two self-assessment methods in a smartphone app can generate hearing aid settings that match those from a standard hearing test. Adults with perceived mild-to-moderate hearing loss will use the app to self-test their hearing and also undergo conventional …
Sponsor: Rehear Audiology Company LTD • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 05, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a repurposed drug slow rare childhood brain diseases?
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis phase 2 trial is testing an oral drug called PLX-200 (gemfibrozil) in children aged 2 to 15 with certain lysosomal storage disorders (LSDs), including CLN2, CLN3, Sandhoff disease, and Krabbe disease. The study aims to see if the drug is safe, tolerable, and may slow the pro…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Polaryx Therapeutics, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 02, 2026 00:00 UTC
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A new Anti-Rejection strategy may spare kidney function after liver transplant
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis phase III trial is testing whether switching liver transplant recipients to an everolimus-based, calcineurin inhibitor-free regimen one year after surgery can better preserve kidney function compared to staying on a low-dose calcineurin inhibitor. The study enrolls 150 adult…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: Hannover Medical School • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 02, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could a mediterranean diet and exercise ease Parkinson's by reshaping the gut?
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis pilot study tests whether a Mediterranean diet and regular exercise can alter the gut microbiome in people with Parkinson's disease. Researchers will track changes in gut bacteria and look for links to symptom severity and quality of life. The study involves 80 participants …
Sponsor: IRCCS San Raffaele Roma • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 01, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can Stem-Cell implants restore movement in Parkinson's?
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis trial tests whether implanting dopamine-producing cells into the brain can improve motor function in people with Parkinson's disease. The cells, made from stem cells, are surgically placed into the putamen. The study focuses on safety and whether the treatment can reduce sym…
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: Shanghai UniXell Biotechnology Co., Ltd • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 31, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Brain infusion upgrade: could a new method make Parkinson's treatment easier?
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study tests a new, faster method to deliver the drug AB-1005 into the brain of people with advanced Parkinson's disease. The goal is to see if the new approach can consistently reach the target area while being safer and quicker. 18 participants will be enrolled to assess th…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: AskBio Inc • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 29, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a higher dose of an existing eye drug cut injection frequency for wet AMD?
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis trial is investigating whether a higher 8 mg dose of aflibercept, given every three months, can effectively control wet age-related macular degeneration (nAMD) in people who have not been treated before. The study will measure changes in eye fluid biomarkers, vision, and saf…
Early phase 1 • Sponsor: Tianjin Medical University Eye Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 29, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a cancer drug reboot the immune system in chronic fatigue syndrome?
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis trial tests whether inebilizumab, an antibody that wipes out certain immune cells called B cells, can improve physical function in adults with ME/CFS that started after an infection. Participants receive three infusions over six months, and the study measures changes in mobi…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Charite University, Berlin, Germany • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 26, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a new oral drug help tame leigh syndrome?
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis trial tests an experimental oral drug, TTI-0102, in people aged 5 to 55 with Leigh syndrome spectrum, a rare genetic disorder that damages the brain and nerves. The study aims to find the right dose and check safety over 12 weeks of twice-daily treatment. Participants will h…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Thiogenesis Therapeutics, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 26, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a gene therapy rewire brain cells to ease Parkinson's?
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis early trial tests a gene therapy called ZR001 in people with moderately advanced Parkinson's disease. ZR001 is injected into a brain region involved in movement, and a very low dose of an existing drug is then used to activate the therapy. The goal is to see if this approach…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Qianfoshan Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 24, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New platform trial takes on NF2 tumors with multiple drug strategies
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis trial tests several drugs in people with NF2-related schwannomatosis, a condition that causes tumors on nerves and in the brain. The study uses a flexible 'platform' design to evaluate treatments for four tumor types: vestibular schwannomas, non-vestibular schwannomas, menin…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Beijing Tiantan Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 22, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug aims to shrink rare adrenal tumors
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis phase 2 trial tests an oral drug called zanzalintinib in people with metastatic pheochromocytoma or paraganglioma that cannot be surgically removed and is growing. The study measures how many participants see their tumors shrink or stop growing. All participants take the dru…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Dana-Farber Cancer Institute • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 22, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Laser light may help heal nerves in carpal tunnel syndrome
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether low-level laser therapy, when added to standard physiotherapy, can improve nerve healing in people with mild-to-moderate carpal tunnel syndrome. Participants receive either real or sham laser sessions three times a week for four weeks. The researchers mea…
Sponsor: University of Lahore • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 22, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can an antioxidant pill slow blindness in usher syndrome?
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis phase 3 trial tests whether an experimental drug called NPI-001 can slow the loss of light-sensing cells in the eyes of adults with Usher syndrome, a genetic condition that causes both hearing and vision loss. About 80 participants take either NPI-001 or a placebo twice dail…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: Nacuity Pharmaceuticals, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 19, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Italian study examines targeted radiation for rare gland tumors
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study looks back at how well a type of targeted radiation therapy (PRRT) works for people with advanced pheochromocytoma and paraganglioma, rare tumors of the adrenal glands. Researchers will analyze data from about 210 patients treated in Italy over 24 years. The goal is to…
Sponsor: Azienda USL Reggio Emilia - IRCCS • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 19, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Talking it out: counseling aims to curb steroid abuse
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study tests a harm reduction approach for people who use anabolic-androgenic steroids (AAS) without a prescription. Participants will receive four counseling sessions to help them reduce their steroid use and improve their health. The trial will measure changes in steroid us…
Sponsor: University of Sao Paulo • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 18, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Gene therapy injection aims to halt blinding eye disease
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis trial tests a gene therapy called PST-611 in people aged 65 and older with geographic atrophy, an advanced form of age-related macular degeneration that causes blind spots. PST-611 is a DNA plasmid injected into the eye muscle that instructs cells to produce human transferri…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Eyevensys • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 18, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could a cancer drug shrink brain tumors and save hearing in a rare nerve disorder?
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis trial tests the drug selumetinib in people with NF2-related schwannomatosis, a genetic condition that causes non-cancerous tumors on nerves, often leading to hearing loss. The study includes both adults and children whose tumors cannot be surgically removed or are growing. R…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Beijing Tiantan Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 18, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a Home-Based digital program help people with Parkinson's move better?
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study tests an 8-week digital exercise program for people with Parkinson's disease. The program combines exercise with cognitive challenges and educational sessions, all delivered online. Researchers want to see if it is feasible and whether it can increase physical activity…
Sponsor: Egas Moniz - Cooperativa de Ensino Superior, CRL • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 18, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Drug combo aims to shrink NF2 tumors and save hearing
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis trial tests whether combining two drugs—luvometinib (a targeted therapy) and serplulimab (an immunotherapy)—can shrink tumors and improve hearing in people with NF2-related schwannomatosis. Participants have progressive vestibular schwannomas or meningiomas that are not suit…
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: Beijing Tiantan Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 18, 2026 00:00 UTC
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One-Time gene injection aims to rescue sight in rare childhood blindness
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study tests a gene therapy called OPGx-RDH12 for people with Leber Congenital Amaurosis (LCA) caused by mutations in the RDH12 gene, a rare condition that leads to severe vision loss from a young age. The treatment is given as a single injection under the retina in the worse…
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: Opus Genetics, Inc • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 17, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could a daily electric zap to the eye preserve sight in dry AMD?
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis trial investigates whether a personal-use electric stimulator, worn at home for 30 minutes daily, can improve vision in people with early to intermediate dry age-related macular degeneration (AMD). Participants are randomly assigned to receive either real or sham stimulation…
Sponsor: Nu Eyne Co., Ltd. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 15, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New 'Coordinated Reset' brain stimulation aims to improve Parkinson's treatment
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis early-stage study will test a new way of using deep brain stimulation (DBS) for Parkinson's disease. Instead of the usual constant high-frequency pulses, this 'Coordinated Reset' approach uses lower-power, patterned stimulation. Researchers want to see if it's safe and can i…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: University of Minnesota • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 12, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Daily pill may replace growth hormone shots for children
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study evaluates the long-term safety of an oral medication called LUM-201 for children with growth hormone deficiency (GHD). Children who completed a prior 12-month trial can receive LUM-201 daily for up to 36 additional months. The goal is to see if the pill is safe and tol…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: Lumos Pharma • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 10, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drugs aim to slow muscle decline in duchenne muscular dystrophy
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study tests two experimental drugs, ENTR-601-44 and ENTR-601-45, in people with Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD) who have already taken part in earlier studies. The goal is to see if long-term use is safe and tolerable, and whether it can help maintain muscle function. Part…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Entrada Therapeutics, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 04, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New daily pill aims to tame stubborn seizures in tuberous sclerosis
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study tests an oral drug, AV078, in people aged 12 and older with tuberous sclerosis complex (TSC) whose seizures are not controlled by standard medications. Participants are randomly assigned to receive AV078 or a placebo for 12 weeks. The goal is to see if AV078 safely red…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Aeovian Pharmaceuticals, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 04, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could cord blood transfusions protect fragile preemies?
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether using cord blood, rich in fetal hemoglobin, for transfusions in preterm infants can reduce serious complications like blindness, lung disease, and gut problems. Researchers will compare outcomes in 200 very low birth weight babies who receive either cord …
Sponsor: University of Parma • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:06 UTC
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Dietary intervention aims to slow macular degeneration progression
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether a remote dietary program can help people with early to intermediate age-related macular degeneration (AMD) lower their blood sugar and increase protective nutrients called carotenoids. About 32 participants will receive coaching to improve their eating ha…
Sponsor: Stanford University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:38 UTC
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Could a poop transplant ease Parkinson's?
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether fecal microbiota transplantation (FMT) from healthy donors can improve motor and non-motor symptoms in people with Parkinson's disease. 58 participants will receive either FMT or a control, and their movement scores will be compared after 6 months. The go…
Sponsor: Chang Gung Memorial Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:35 UTC
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Can a compound in grapes help Parkinson's? new trial launches
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis early-phase trial will test whether a special form of resveratrol (JOTROL) is safe and tolerable for people with Parkinson's disease. About 30 participants will receive either a low dose, high dose, or placebo daily for three months. The study will also measure how the drug …
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Georgetown University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:34 UTC
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Sound waves may help clear Alzheimer's brain clogs
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis early-stage study tests whether a focused ultrasound can safely and temporarily open the brain's protective barrier in people with early Alzheimer's disease. The goal is to see if this helps clear harmful amyloid and tau proteins that build up in the brain. Six participants …
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Columbia University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:34 UTC
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Could VR headsets help stroke and Parkinson's patients recover at home?
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis pilot study will test whether a virtual reality (VR) rehab program done at home can help people recover movement and thinking skills after a stroke or with Parkinson's disease. Sixty participants will either use a VR headset for daily exercises or receive standard rehab. The…
Sponsor: Azienda Usl di Bologna • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:34 UTC
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New digital toolkit aims to transform care for millions with multiple chronic diseases
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study is for adults aged 40 and older who have two or more chronic conditions like high blood pressure, diabetes, or depression. Researchers are testing a program that includes a digital decision-support system for doctors, telemedicine for specialist advice, and a mobile ap…
Sponsor: Centre for Chronic Disease Control, India • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:31 UTC
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Smart brain pacemaker aims to stop seizures while you sleep
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis early study will test a new way to use deep brain stimulation (DBS) in 4 adults with Lennox-Gastaut syndrome, a severe form of epilepsy. The device will automatically adjust stimulation based on whether the person is awake or asleep. Researchers want to see if this personali…
Sponsor: University of Minnesota • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:30 UTC
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Could Low-Dose radiation slow Alzheimer's? new trial aims to find out
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether low-dose radiation to the whole brain can slow down Alzheimer's disease in people with early-onset symptoms. Fifty participants will be randomly assigned to receive either the radiation treatment or a sham procedure. Researchers will track changes in memo…
Sponsor: Heinrich-Heine University, Duesseldorf • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:29 UTC
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Smartphone app could help wet AMD patients space out eye injections
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study looks at whether a home monitoring app can help people with wet age-related macular degeneration (eAMD) safely extend the time between Aflibercept injections. About 80 adults already receiving this treatment will use the app and have regular eye exams over one to two y…
Sponsor: Association for Innovation and Biomedical Research on Light and Image • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:29 UTC
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New combo therapy aims to spare organs in High-Risk rectal cancer
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis phase 3 trial tests whether short-course radiation followed by chemotherapy and an immunotherapy drug (serplulimab) works better than standard long-course chemoradiation for high-risk locally advanced rectal cancer. 612 patients will be randomly assigned to one of the two tr…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: Fudan University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:23 UTC
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Brain surgery and gene therapy aim to tame Parkinson's symptoms
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis early-phase trial tests a new gene therapy for Parkinson's disease. Six participants will receive a virus-based treatment injected into a specific brain area during surgery. Afterward, they take a drug to control abnormal brain activity and improve movement. The main goal is…
Early phase 1 • Sponsor: Second Affiliated Hospital, School of Medicine, Zhejiang University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:23 UTC
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New eye drug aims to block two causes of vision loss at once
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study tests an investigational drug called OCUL101 for people with wet age-related macular degeneration (AMD), a condition that causes blurry vision and can lead to blindness. OCUL101 targets two proteins involved in the disease to reduce abnormal blood vessel growth and inf…
Phase 2/3 • Sponsor: Shenzhen Oculgen Biomedical Technology Co., Ltd. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:06 UTC
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New pill shows promise for Hard-to-Treat uterine cancer
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis phase 2 trial is testing a daily pill called Inavolisib in about 48 people with advanced endometrial cancer that has a specific genetic change (PIK3CA mutation). The drug targets that mutation to try to shrink tumors or stop them from growing. Researchers will measure how ma…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute, Naples • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:06 UTC
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New drug combo aims to tackle tough brain tumors in NF1 patients
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis phase 2 trial tests the drug mirdametinib, alone or with radiation, in people with NF1-related high-grade gliomas (aggressive brain tumors). It includes three groups: those with recurrent sporadic glioblastoma, newly diagnosed NF1-associated glioblastoma, and other NF1-relat…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: University of Alabama at Birmingham • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:06 UTC
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Gene therapy injection aims to save sight in rare eye disease
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis early-stage trial tests a single injection of ZM-02, a gene therapy, in 21 people aged 6 to 60 with advanced retinitis pigmentosa, a genetic condition that causes progressive vision loss. Participants are randomly assigned to receive either a low or high dose of ZM-02 or a s…
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: Zhongmou Therapeutics • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:06 UTC
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Smarter brain stimulation may give Parkinson's patients more good hours each day
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study tests a new adaptive brain stimulation system that adjusts in real time, compared to standard constant stimulation, for people with Parkinson's disease. About 104 participants will try both modes for three months each to see which gives them more good-quality ON time w…
Sponsor: Newronika • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:05 UTC
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Study tests safer switch from street CBD to approved drug for kids with severe epilepsy
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study looks at the best way to switch children with Dravet or Lennox-Gastaut syndrome from artisanal (non-pharmaceutical) cannabidiol to Epidiolex, an FDA-approved CBD medication. About 25 children aged 2 to 18 will gradually increase their Epidiolex dose while reducing thei…
Phase 4 • Sponsor: Elizabeth Donner • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:02 UTC
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Could a $4 blood pressure pill boost brain energy in Parkinson's?
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis Phase 2 trial tests whether terazosin, a drug already used for high blood pressure, can improve energy production in the brains of people with Parkinson's disease. Researchers will measure changes in a key energy molecule (ATP) in 120 participants over 1.5 years. If it works…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Nandakumar Narayanan • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:02 UTC
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New coil aims to seal brain aneurysms safely
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study will test a special coil called the Penumbra PC400 in 100 adults aged 18 to 80 who have a medium or large brain aneurysm (5 mm or bigger). The coil is placed inside the aneurysm to block blood flow and prevent rupture or rebleeding. Researchers will track how well the …
Sponsor: Semmes-Murphey Foundation • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:01 UTC
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Could stem cells help people with spinocerebellar ataxia?
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis early-stage trial tests whether stem cells and their exosomes (tiny particles that help cells communicate) can safely improve movement in people with spinocerebellar ataxia, a condition that affects coordination and balance. Ninety participants will receive the treatment thr…
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: Biocells Medical • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:01 UTC
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Could stem cells ease Parkinson's symptoms? new trial launches
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study tests two types of stem cell treatments for people with Parkinsonism, a condition that causes movement and non-movement problems. The goal is to see if these treatments are safe and can improve symptoms like tremors, stiffness, and mood changes. About 120 adults aged 4…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Biocells Medical • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:00 UTC
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Can stem cells and Brain-Computer headsets slow memory loss?
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study will screen 600 adults aged 55 and older in U.S. communities to find early signs of mild cognitive impairment (MCI). Participants will receive a combination of stem cell therapy, a wearable brain-computer interface device, and wellness coaching to see if these treatmen…
Early phase 1 • Sponsor: Noah Tech, Corp. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:00 UTC
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New gene therapy hopes to fix fatal brain diseases
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study tests a new gene therapy for GM2 gangliosidosis, which includes Tay-Sachs and Sandhoff diseases. Researchers will take blood cells from 6 patients, fix the genetic defect in the lab, and then see if these cells can help brain cells work better. The goal is to show the …
Sponsor: Assistance Publique - Hôpitaux de Paris • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:11 UTC
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Stem cell therapy for rare eye disease passes 5-year safety check
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study follows up 18 people who received umbilical cord stem cells or conditioned medium for retinitis pigmentosa, a rare eye disease that causes vision loss. Researchers will check vision, eye structure, and safety five years after the injection. The goal is to see if the tr…
Sponsor: PT. Prodia Stem Cell Indonesia • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:08 UTC
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Sound waves aimed at brain could ease severe OCD
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study tests a non-invasive procedure that uses sound waves to target a small area in the brain thought to be involved in obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD). It is for adults aged 25-64 with moderate to severe OCD that has not improved with standard treatments like therapy a…
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: Brigham and Women's Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:07 UTC
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Pedal and puzzle: new home therapy aims to stall dementia in Parkinson's
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study tests a home-based dual-task training program for people with Parkinson's disease who have mild cognitive impairment and are at high risk for dementia. Participants will cycle on a stationary bike while playing brain-training games on a tablet, three times a week for 3…
Sponsor: University Hospital Tuebingen • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:05 UTC
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New combo therapy aims to shrink Hard-to-Treat colorectal tumors before surgery
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether giving immunotherapy drugs (nivolumab with or without ipilimumab) or immunotherapy plus radiotherapy before surgery can improve outcomes for people with a specific genetic type of colorectal cancer called MSI-H/dMMR. About 114 participants will be randoml…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Fudan University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:04 UTC
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Could a drug combo replace the knife for some endometrial cancers?
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study tests two immunotherapy drugs (iparomlimab and tuvonralimab) in 30 women with a specific type of endometrial cancer that is mismatch repair-deficient. The goal is to see if the treatment can make the cancer disappear or shrink enough to avoid surgery. Participants must…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Women's Hospital School Of Medicine Zhejiang University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:00 UTC
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New combo therapy aims to wipe out stomach cancer before surgery
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis phase 2 trial tests two different drug combinations given before surgery for people with a specific type of stomach cancer (dMMR/MSI-H). Participants will receive the immunotherapy drug adebrelimab plus either chemotherapy or another immunotherapy drug (SHR-8068). The goal i…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Shanghai Zhongshan Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:00 UTC
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New hope for stomach cancer: immunotherapy combo targets resistant tumors
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis phase 2 trial will test a combination of immunotherapy drugs and chemotherapy given before surgery for people with a specific genetic subtype of stomach cancer (dMMR/MSI-H). The study aims to see how well this approach clears the tumor and to understand why some patients do …
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Shanghai Zhongshan Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:08 UTC
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Could air be as good as gas for fixing a detached retina?
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether using sterile air during eye surgery for a detached retina works as well as the standard gas bubble. About 150 patients from 10 UK centers will be randomly assigned to receive either air or a fluorinated gas. The main goal is to see if the retina stays re…
Sponsor: Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:06 UTC
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Old prostate drug may spark brain cells in Parkinson's
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether terazosin, a drug currently used for an enlarged prostate, can boost energy production in brain cells of people with early Parkinson's disease. One hundred participants will receive either terazosin or a placebo for 6 months. Researchers will measure chan…
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: Nandakumar Narayanan • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:05 UTC
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Could vitamin B3 save sight in rare genetic blindness?
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis early study tests whether high-dose vitamin B3 (nicotinamide) can help preserve or improve vision in people with Leber's hereditary optic neuropathy (LHON), a rare genetic disease that causes sudden vision loss. Researchers will give 13 participants 2 grams of vitamin B3 dai…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: University Hospital, Angers • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:05 UTC
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Brain pacemaker showdown: which target best eases Parkinson's symptoms?
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study compares two brain areas for deep brain stimulation (DBS) in 86 people with Parkinson's disease. The goal is to see which target—the subthalamic nucleus (STN) or the globus pallidus internus (GPi)—better improves movement symptoms 90 days after surgery. Participants wi…
Sponsor: Zhang Jianguo • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:00 UTC
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Can a gentle eye scan replace stressful exams for preterm infants?
Diagnosis Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether a handheld, ultra-widefield eye scanner (OCT) can accurately identify preterm infants with severe retinopathy of prematurity (ROP), a condition that can harm vision. The scanner takes detailed images of the retina without touching the eye, potentially red…
Sponsor: Duke University • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Sep 09, 2026 15:00 UTC
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New PET scan could spot hidden heart disease
Diagnosis Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether a special PET-CT scan using a drug called evuzamitide can detect signs of cardiac amyloidosis in people whose standard heart scans were unclear but who have high levels of a blood marker called TAD1. About 25 adults with heart failure or a genetic risk fo…
Sponsor: Lorena Saelices • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Sep 05, 2026 00:00 UTC
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AI listens for dementia: new speech test could speed up diagnosis
Diagnosis Not yet recruitingThis observational study will enroll 440 Danish-speaking adults over 50 to see if an artificial intelligence model can detect dementia and mild cognitive impairment from speech recordings. Participants will complete standard cognitive tests and describe a picture while being reco…
Sponsor: Zealand University Hospital • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Sep 04, 2026 00:00 UTC
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A 5-Day genetic test could slash time to transplant for children with rare immune disease
Diagnosis Not yet recruitingThis trial tests whether a new ultra-rapid genetic test, using third-generation sequencing, can diagnose familial lymphohistiocytosis (FHL) in children within 5 days instead of the usual 6-8 weeks. FHL is a rare, life-threatening genetic condition where the immune system attacks …
Sponsor: Assistance Publique Hopitaux De Marseille • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Aug 05, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Liquid biopsies may let lynch syndrome patients skip half their colonoscopies
Diagnosis Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether annual liquid biopsies (from blood, urine, stool, and vaginal swabs) can safely replace colonoscopies every 18 months for people with Lynch syndrome. 2,000 participants will be split into two groups: one gets standard care (colonoscopy every 18 months), t…
Sponsor: UNICANCER • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Aug 05, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Seeing sound: new eye on ear bones could sharpen hearing loss diagnosis
Diagnosis Not yet recruitingThis pilot study tests a new imaging system that uses OCT and vibrometry to let doctors see the middle ear bones and measure how they move in response to sound. The study enrolls 500 adults with conductive or sensorineural hearing loss. The goal is to compare these detailed motio…
Sponsor: Audioptics Medical Incorporated • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jul 31, 2026 00:00 UTC
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AI eye scanner could speed up emergency referrals for vision loss
Diagnosis Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether an artificial intelligence (AI) system can help eye doctors identify urgent retinal conditions—like retinal detachment or bleeding—more accurately from wide-field eye images. Eight ophthalmologists will review images with and without AI assistance to see …
Sponsor: Xiamen Ophthalmology Center Affiliated to Xiamen University • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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New imaging agent could improve detection of rare cancers
Diagnosis Not yet recruitingThis study will compare a new radioactive tracer, 18F-AmBF3TATE, to the standard tracer 68Ga-DOTATATE for PET scans in people with neuroendocrine tumors. The goal is to see if the new tracer is as good or better at finding tumors. About 51 participants will receive both tracers a…
Sponsor: British Columbia Cancer Agency • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:01 UTC
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New scan spots hidden heart disease in gene carriers before symptoms start
Diagnosis Not yet recruitingThis study aims to see if a new radioactive dye can detect early signs of a heart condition called amyloidosis in people who carry a TTR gene mutation but have no heart failure symptoms. About 80 adults aged 30-80 will receive an injection of the dye and then have a PET/CT scan t…
Sponsor: University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:35 UTC
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AI spots heart clues in bone scans: a new way to catch a silent killer?
Diagnosis Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether a computer model can find signs of a heart condition called cardiac amyloidosis in bone scans that were done for other reasons. Researchers will look back at 57 patients' scans to see if the model can correctly identify those with the disease. If it works…
Sponsor: University Hospital, Lille • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:33 UTC
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New brain test aims to unravel language confusion in dementia
Diagnosis Not yet recruitingThis study is testing a new cognitive assessment called the ExéSem battery, designed to help doctors tell the difference between language problems caused by memory loss versus those caused by thinking difficulties. Researchers will enroll 140 people, including those with Alzheime…
Sponsor: Hospices Civils de Lyon • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:30 UTC
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New scan could spot invisible brain tumors
Diagnosis Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether a special PET scan (18FET) can find small pituitary tumors that standard MRI scans miss. About 30 adults with suspected hormone-secreting pituitary tumors will receive the scan. If it works, it could help doctors decide on surgery or radiation without nee…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: University Hospital, Lille • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:29 UTC
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Saliva test may unlock genetic secrets missed by blood tests
Diagnosis Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether a simple saliva swab can find genetic causes of neurodevelopmental or intellectual disorders when standard blood tests have not. Researchers will use advanced DNA sequencing on cheek cells from 50 participants. The goal is to improve diagnosis and help gu…
Sponsor: Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de Besancon • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:07 UTC
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Body weight may mask carpal tunnel diagnosis on ultrasound
Diagnosis Not yet recruitingThis study looks at whether a person's body weight affects the accuracy of ultrasound for diagnosing carpal tunnel syndrome. Researchers will measure the median nerve size with ultrasound and compare it to standard nerve tests in 120 adults. The goal is to see if weight 'masks' t…
Sponsor: Kayseri City Hospital • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:03 UTC
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New eye scanner could spot hidden signs of blindness
Diagnosis Not yet recruitingThis study will test a new, non-invasive eye scanner called wide field OCTA in 200 people with various eye diseases, including age-related macular degeneration, diabetic retinopathy, and dry eye. The goal is to see if this device can provide better images of blood vessels in the …
Sponsor: IRCCS San Raffaele • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:07 UTC
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New spinal fluid test aims to solve dementia misdiagnosis puzzle
Diagnosis Not yet recruitingThis study will test whether measuring a specific abnormal protein (alpha-synuclein) in spinal fluid can reliably distinguish dementia with Lewy bodies (DLB) from Alzheimer's disease. Researchers will collect samples and perform cognitive tests on 286 older adults with suspected …
Sponsor: University Hospital, Strasbourg, France • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 26, 2026 16:49 UTC
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A two-hour talk might boost prostate cancer screening rates
Prevention Not yet recruitingThis pilot trial tests a two-hour educational workshop called SCREEN, designed to raise awareness of prostate cancer, its symptoms, and the benefits of early screening. The study enrolls men aged 18 to 79 who are not up to date with their prostate cancer screening. Researchers wi…
Sponsor: Teesside University • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Sep 04, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can talk therapy help men at HIV risk embrace PrEP?
Prevention Not yet recruitingResearchers are testing a 10-session bilingual therapy program called PrEPared Minds/Mentes PrEParadas. The program uses cognitive behavioral therapy to reduce anxiety and depression in men who have sex with men. The goal is to see if improving mental health helps these men learn…
Sponsor: Wake Forest University Health Sciences • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Aug 30, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a CBD-Based drug stop seizures before they start?
Prevention Not yet recruitingThis trial tests whether Epidiolex, a prescription CBD medication, can delay or prevent the first seizure in infants with Sturge-Weber syndrome, a rare condition that often leads to seizures and developmental challenges. The study enrolls babies aged 1 to 18 months who have brain…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Johns Hopkins University • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Aug 28, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New app aims to stop Parkinson's medication side effects before they start
Prevention Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether a smartphone app, called ICD-Shield, can help doctors adjust Parkinson's medications to prevent impulse control disorders (like compulsive gambling or shopping). About 528 people with early-stage Parkinson's will be randomly assigned to use the app or rec…
Sponsor: Assistance Publique - Hôpitaux de Paris • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:07 UTC
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Media program aims to prevent suicide in nigerian men
Prevention Not yet recruitingThis study tests a new media-based program called CONSCIOUS to help men in Nigeria recognize symptoms of mental health issues like anxiety and suicide risk, and encourage them to seek support. The program uses videos or other media to reduce stigma and improve help-seeking. 74 me…
Sponsor: Teesside University • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:02 UTC
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Can a flash of UV light stop surgical infections?
Prevention Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether shining UVC light on the surgical area during brain surgery can prevent wound infections. 75 adults with normal pressure hydrocephalus who need a shunt will be randomly assigned to receive real UVC light or a sham device. The researchers will check for ge…
Sponsor: Ville Leinonen • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:35 UTC
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Which sedative is safer and more satisfying for moms during C-Section?
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis trial tests two sedatives—remimazolam and dexmedetomidine—to see which better relieves anxiety while keeping pregnant women comfortable and safe during spinal anesthesia placement for scheduled C-sections. The study includes 150 women at full term and measures success by pat…
Phase 4 • Sponsor: Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Sep 09, 2026 15:00 UTC
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A simple relaxation technique may ease the heavy anxiety of parents facing childhood cancer
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis trial tests whether progressive muscle relaxation, a technique where you tense and then relax different muscle groups, can lower anxiety in parents who are the primary caregivers of children with cancer. Researchers will randomly assign 112 parents to either join relaxation …
Sponsor: Akdeniz University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Sep 09, 2026 15:00 UTC
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Cannabis extract shows promise for rare genetic disorder in new trial
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study tests a cannabis plant extract called NTI164, which has very low THC (the compound that causes a high), in 40 females aged 4-25 with Rett syndrome, a rare genetic condition causing severe physical and mental challenges. Participants will receive either NTI164 or a plac…
Phase 2/3 • Sponsor: Fenix Innovation Group • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Sep 09, 2026 15:00 UTC
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Could a cotton swab replace the metal speculum for eye injections?
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study tests if using a cotton-tipped applicator to hold the eyelid open during eye injections is less painful and faster than the standard metal speculum. About 120 adults with certain eye conditions will take part. The goal is to improve comfort and satisfaction without com…
Sponsor: Jakkrit Juhong • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Sep 09, 2026 15:00 UTC
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Can listening to music calm anxiety at the end of life?
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis trial tests whether six sessions of receptive music therapy, using a specific method called Kigonki, can reduce anxiety in people with advanced cancer who are hospitalized in palliative care units. Participants will be randomly assigned to receive the music therapy or to hav…
Sponsor: Centre Hospitalier Universitaire, Amiens • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Sep 09, 2026 15:00 UTC
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Could a common anxiety drug help autistic youth? new trial aims to find out.
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether buspirone, a medication used for anxiety, is safe and effective for autistic youth aged 7 to 17 who also have anxiety disorders. Researchers will measure changes in anxiety symptoms over 16 weeks. The goal is to see if this drug can ease anxiety in this s…
Phase 4 • Sponsor: Massachusetts General Hospital • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Sep 06, 2026 00:00 UTC
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A 45-minute chat before a procedure: could it calm nerves and boost understanding?
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis trial tests whether a structured, one-on-one educational session led by a nurse before an endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP) can reduce patient anxiety and improve knowledge about the procedure. Sixty adults scheduled for elective ERCP will be randomly ass…
Sponsor: Gazi University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Sep 06, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Virtual reality may replace painkillers for stent removal
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis trial tests whether wearing virtual reality glasses during double J stent removal can lower patient anxiety and pain. The procedure, common after kidney stone surgery, often causes distress. Researchers will compare patients who use VR distraction with those receiving standa…
Sponsor: VOLKAN ENES ÇELİK • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Sep 06, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can an inhaled levodopa ease Parkinson's OFF episodes? a study asks patients.
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study looks at how people with Parkinson's disease experience OFF episodes, when medication wears off and symptoms return. Researchers will follow up to 120 adults who are prescribed Inbrija, an inhaled levodopa, as part of their usual care. Over three months, they will trac…
Sponsor: Merz Therapeutics GmbH • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Sep 06, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Smart sensors could help Parkinson's patients spend less time 'Off'
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether wearable body sensors can help doctors better adjust medication for people with Parkinson's disease who experience motor fluctuations. 218 participants will wear the sensors for 7 days before each visit, and only the experimental group's data will guide t…
Sponsor: Assistance Publique - Hôpitaux de Paris • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Sep 04, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a nasal spray calm nerves before brain surgery?
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingResearchers are testing whether a dexmedetomidine nasal spray can reduce anxiety in patients scheduled for brain tumor surgery. Participants receive the spray the night before and the morning of surgery, and their anxiety levels are measured before and after the procedure. The tr…
Sponsor: Beijing Tiantan Hospital • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Sep 04, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Retraining the brain to ease carpal tunnel pain: a new approach put to the test
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis trial tests whether adding a brain-training method called Graded Motor Imagery (GMI) to standard nerve exercises helps people with carpal tunnel syndrome more than the exercises alone. GMI involves three stages over six weeks: recognizing left versus right hands in pictures,…
Sponsor: Artvin Coruh University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Sep 04, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a common antipsychotic keep cannabis users out of the ER?
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis trial tests whether giving patients a prescription for haloperidol to use as needed at home can help control symptoms of cannabinoid hyperemesis syndrome — a condition marked by severe nausea, vomiting, and abdominal pain from heavy cannabis use. The goal is to see if having…
Early phase 1 • Sponsor: University of Illinois at Chicago • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Sep 03, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Mindfulness body scan may calm stress and inflammation after floods
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis trial tests whether an 8-day mindfulness body scan can reduce stress, anxiety, and depression in adults who survived tidal flooding in Sayung, Demak, Indonesia. Participants will practice guided body scan meditation and have their blood tested for inflammation markers before…
Sponsor: Natalia Dewi Wardani, MD • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Sep 03, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Mindfulness may tame the Body's stress fire after repeated floods
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis trial tests whether an 8-day mindfulness body scan can reduce stress and inflammation in people who have survived repeated tidal flooding. Researchers will measure blood markers like IL-6, TNF-α, CRP, and cortisol, along with questionnaires on depression, anxiety, sleep, and…
Sponsor: Natalia Dewi Wardani, MD • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Sep 03, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Ancient music therapy put to the test against anxiety in pancreatic cancer
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis trial tests whether a traditional Chinese music therapy, called Ziwu Liuzhu Five-Element Music Therapy, can reduce anxiety in people with pancreatic cancer who are undergoing chemotherapy. The study will enroll 320 patients with mild-to-moderate anxiety and randomly assign t…
Sponsor: Tianjin Medical University Cancer Institute and Hospital • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Sep 03, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Yoga via zoom: a new way to calm anxiety in teens facing cancer?
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether a four-week online yoga program, tailored to each teen's physical limits, can lower anxiety in adolescents aged 12 to 18 who are being treated for cancer. Participants either join the yoga sessions or receive no extra intervention, and researchers measure…
Sponsor: Akdeniz University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Sep 03, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Virtual therapy targets the mind-gut link in IBD
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether a 10-session virtual group psychotherapy program can help people with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) who also have anxiety or depression. The therapy is adapted from a standard manual called Mind Over Mood and includes education on the brain-gut connect…
Sponsor: University of Chicago • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Sep 03, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a Chaplain's visit calm ICU families? new trial aims to find out
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether structured spiritual care from a chaplain can reduce anxiety and improve well-being for family members of ICU patients who cannot make decisions for themselves. The chaplain will meet with the family surrogate several times and stay in touch weekly. The t…
Sponsor: Indiana University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Aug 29, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Laser acupuncture targets the gut-brain axis to tackle Parkinson's constipation and sleep troubles
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis trial tests whether laser acupuncture, a non-invasive treatment using light on specific back points, can ease constipation and improve sleep in people with Parkinson's disease. The study includes 60 participants with Parkinson's and constipation, who will receive either real…
Sponsor: China Medical University Hospital • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Aug 29, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Light therapy may soothe wrist pain without surgery
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis trial tests whether low-level laser therapy can reduce symptoms and improve hand function in people with mild-to-moderate carpal tunnel syndrome, a common condition where the median nerve in the wrist is compressed. Participants will be randomly assigned to receive either ac…
Sponsor: Bursa Yuksek Ihtisas Training and Research Hospital • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Aug 28, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can visual cues unlock sentence building in children with language delays?
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis pilot study tests a new therapy called Syntactic-Semantic Visual Configuration Intervention (SSVCI) for Urdu-speaking children aged 6 to 12 who struggle to form phrases and sentences. The therapy uses visual cues and structured activities to help children understand and prod…
Sponsor: Riphah International University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Aug 28, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could a 10-Week online course lift student depression and anxiety?
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis trial tests whether a 10-session online group cognitive-behavioral skills training program can reduce symptoms of depression and anxiety in university students. About 400 students who screen positive for these symptoms will be randomly assigned to either the online CBT progr…
Sponsor: Instituto Nacional de Psiquiatría Dr. Ramón de la Fuente • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Aug 23, 2026 00:00 UTC
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A simple swallow exercise might ease a hidden Parkinson's danger
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis trial tests whether a 4-week effortful swallow exercise program can improve swallowing in adults with Parkinson's disease who have trouble swallowing. Participants are split into two groups: one starts the exercise right away, the other waits 4 weeks before starting. Swallow…
Sponsor: University of Alberta • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Aug 21, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Ancient remedy meets modern prebiotic: a new hope for Shift-Worker fatigue?
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis trial is testing whether a combination of Bao Yuan Tang, a traditional Chinese medicine extract, and galactooligosaccharides, a type of prebiotic, can improve sleep quality, reduce fatigue, and support better metabolism in female nurses who work night shifts. The study will …
Sponsor: Hepatopancreatobiliary Surgery Institute of Gansu Province • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Aug 21, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a High-Tech camera replace the dreaded mask in cancer radiation?
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis pilot study explores whether surface-guided radiotherapy (SGRT) can help head and neck cancer patients who feel anxious or claustrophobic during standard radiation treatment. Instead of a tight thermoplastic mask, SGRT uses a camera system to track patient position in real t…
Sponsor: Centre hospitalier de l'Université de Montréal (CHUM) • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Aug 21, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Calming senses before surgery: a new way to soothe anxious kids?
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis trial tests whether a brief multisensory stimulation session before a pediatric surgery clinic visit can lower anxiety and fear in children aged 5 to 10, as well as reduce parental anxiety. Children undergoing their first surgical evaluation will be randomly assigned to rece…
Sponsor: Bilecik Seyh Edebali Universitesi • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Aug 21, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Sound waves vs. tooth pain: can 11-Hz beats soothe orthodontic discomfort?
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis trial tests whether listening to alpha-frequency binaural beats—a type of auditory stimulation that may promote relaxation—can reduce pain and anxiety after orthodontic separator placement. Participants aged 15-30 with mild crowding will be randomly assigned to either listen…
Sponsor: Aga Khan University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Aug 21, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a better eye tool ease the poke and pressure of retinal exams?
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study compares three commonly used instruments for scleral depression, a routine eye exam technique that presses on the eye to view the retina. The goal is to see which tool causes the least pain and is easiest for doctors to use. Adults with symptoms of posterior vitreous d…
Sponsor: University of Alberta • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Aug 19, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Virtual reality may distract patients from pain and fear during anesthesia
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis trial tests whether using a virtual reality headset during regional anesthesia can lower patients' anxiety and pain. Adults aged 18 to 64 having elective surgery with regional anesthesia will either receive VR distraction or standard care. Researchers will measure anxiety an…
Sponsor: Cedars-Sinai Medical Center • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Aug 16, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could a Two-Drug anesthesia combo lift Post-Surgery mood?
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis trial tests whether giving a combination of dexmedetomidine and esketamine during and after laparoscopic ureteral reconstruction can reduce depressive symptoms and anxiety in patients. The study enrolls 658 adults with ureteral stricture who are scheduled for this surgery. P…
Phase 4 • Sponsor: Peking University First Hospital • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Aug 16, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can an AI chatbot calm nerves before a C-Section as well as a doctor?
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis trial tests whether an AI-based system can provide preoperative counseling for elective cesarean delivery as effectively as a physician. Women scheduled for a C-section will be randomly assigned to receive either standard doctor-led counseling or AI-delivered counseling with…
Sponsor: Wolfson Medical Center • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Aug 15, 2026 00:00 UTC
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A virtual Walk-Through of radiotherapy may calm cancer Patients' nerves
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingMany cancer patients feel anxious before radiotherapy, partly due to unfamiliar equipment and procedures. This trial tests whether adding a simulation-based education session — a virtual preview of the treatment environment — before standard education can reduce that anxiety and …
Sponsor: University Medical Center Goettingen • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Aug 13, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Thinking through tasks: a new therapy aims to help kids with intellectual disability master daily life
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis pilot study tests a therapy protocol based on cognitive-occupational principles (CO-OP) for children and adolescents aged 10-21 with mild to moderate intellectual disability. The intervention involves weekly 45-minute sessions over 12-15 weeks, delivered by occupational ther…
Sponsor: Miri Tal-Saban • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Aug 13, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could dancing the rumba ease Kids' loneliness and stress?
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis trial tests whether a 12-week Latin dance program—featuring Rumba, Cha-cha, and Jive—can improve psychological health in primary school children aged 6 to 12. Participants are randomly assigned to either the dance program or regular physical education classes. Researchers wi…
Sponsor: Xu Shuishui • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Aug 12, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a simple tape ease carpal tunnel pain?
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis trial tests whether adding kinesiotaping to standard exercise and night splinting can improve symptoms of carpal tunnel syndrome, a condition causing hand numbness, tingling, and pain. Adults with mild-to-moderate carpal tunnel syndrome will be randomly assigned to one of tw…
Sponsor: Kayseri City Hospital • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Aug 09, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Gut feelings: could everyday prebiotics calm anxiety and improve sleep?
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis large citizen-science trial is testing whether two prebiotic products can reduce feelings of anxiety and improve related outcomes like sleep in adults. Around 1,000 participants will be randomly assigned to take either an active prebiotic or a placebo for 12 weeks, without k…
Sponsor: Holobiome, Inc. • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Aug 09, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could a stick of gum soothe a spinning world?
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis trial tests whether chewing sugar-free gum for 20 minutes, alongside standard intravenous medication, can reduce dizziness and nausea in adults with a common inner-ear condition called posterior canal BPPV. Participants are randomly assigned to either chew gum or receive sta…
Sponsor: Ankara Ataturk Sanatorium Training and Research Hospital • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Aug 08, 2026 00:03 UTC
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Facing the fear: can talk therapy help couples live beyond cancer?
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis trial tests whether a type of talk therapy called Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) can help cancer survivors and their spouses cope with the fear that cancer might return. It compares ACT to a more traditional therapy, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), in a two-arm…
Sponsor: University Center of Tumor Diseases, Frankfurt University Hospital • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Aug 08, 2026 00:03 UTC
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Blood-flow cuffs may mimic exercise to ease Parkinson's symptoms
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis trial tests whether ischemic conditioning — brief cycles of blood-flow restriction using pressure cuffs on the arms — can improve motor function and cognitive performance in people with Parkinson's disease. Over 12 weeks, 34 participants will receive 24 sessions of the thera…
Sponsor: Hospital Israelita Albert Einstein • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Aug 07, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Virtual worlds may dull the sting of burn care for children
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether virtual reality (VR) can reduce pain, fear, and distress in children aged 6 to 12 during burn dressing changes. Half of the participants will receive standard care plus VR distraction, while the other half receives standard care alone. Pain, fear, and dis…
Sponsor: Mansoura University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Aug 05, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a Phone-Based Self-Compassion program ease trauma for chinese immigrant women?
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis trial tests whether a culturally tailored mobile health program, called Self-Compassion, Health, and Empowerment (SHE), can improve mental health in Chinese immigrant women who have experienced intimate partner violence. Participants receive six weekly sessions covering safe…
Sponsor: Yang Li • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Aug 01, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could a simple bowel rinse ease Parkinson's constipation and movement problems?
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study compares transanal irrigation (using a device to rinse the bowel) against standard care (diet, fluids, laxatives) for treating severe constipation in people with Parkinson's disease. Researchers will also check if the treatment affects gut bacteria and motor symptoms. …
Sponsor: University Hospital of Ferrara • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Aug 01, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Chilling a tooth from the inside: could cold saline ease Post-Root-Canal pain?
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis trial tests whether flushing the inside of a tooth with cold saline (about 2.5°C) after root canal retreatment can lower pain and inflammation. One hundred adults needing retreatment on a lower premolar will be randomly assigned to receive either cold or room-temperature sal…
Sponsor: Alanya Alaaddin Keykubat University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jul 31, 2026 00:00 UTC
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A private facebook group may ease the emotional burden of caring for a child with rett syndrome
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study adapts a psychosocial support program called Caregiver Speaks for parents of children with Rett syndrome. Delivered through a private Facebook group over six weeks, the program aims to reduce caregiver stress and improve well-being. Researchers will test whether the ap…
Sponsor: Colorado State University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jul 30, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Heat vs sound: which therapy eases carpal tunnel symptoms best?
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study compares two non-invasive therapies—radiofrequency (TECAR) and ultrasound—for people with moderate carpal tunnel syndrome. Researchers will measure changes in hand sensation, dexterity, and quality of life over the treatment period. The goal is to find out which approa…
Sponsor: Delta University for Science and Technology • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jul 30, 2026 00:00 UTC
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A smartphone program aims to ease the emotional toll of fertility loss in young cancer survivors
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis trial tests whether a guided digital program delivered through a mobile app can reduce anxiety and depression in young adults (ages 18–40) who have fertility-related distress after a cancer diagnosis. Participants use the app to complete four modules covering coping skills, …
Sponsor: Gadjah Mada University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jul 29, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Chatbot therapy could help students beat insomnia and boost mental health
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis pilot study tests whether a nurse-led digital cognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia (dCBT-I), delivered through a chatbot on WhatsApp, can help university students with mild to moderate anxiety or depression. Participants will complete a two-week daily sleep diary via th…
Sponsor: The University of Hong Kong • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jul 26, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Virtual reality nature escape may calm fear of childbirth in High-Risk pregnancies
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis trial tests whether watching a calming nature video through a virtual reality headset can reduce fear of childbirth and anxiety in high-risk pregnant women who are on bed rest in the hospital. Participants in the intervention group will view a VR nature scene with relaxing s…
Sponsor: Sümeyye BAL • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jul 26, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Coloring for calm: could mandala art lower stress in High-Risk pregnancy?
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis trial tests whether a simple mandala coloring activity can reduce perceived stress and anxiety in women hospitalized with high-risk pregnancies. Sixty participants will be randomly assigned to color mandalas daily for three days or to receive standard care. Stress and anxiet…
Sponsor: Kahramanmaras Sutcu Imam University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jul 26, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Rewiring the brain to silence chronic pain — a bold psychological therapy is put to the test
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis trial tests whether pain reprocessing therapy (PRT) — a brief psychological treatment that combines education, cognitive restructuring, and body-focused techniques — can reduce chronic pain. Adults with persistent pain lasting over three months are randomly assigned to full …
Sponsor: Ben-Gurion University of the Negev • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jul 26, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could hand exercises sharpen the mind in Parkinson's?
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis trial investigates whether sensory-motor hand rehabilitation can improve cognitive functions like memory, attention, and reaction time in people with Parkinson's disease. Thirty-two participants with mild cognitive impairment will be randomly assigned to either hand rehabili…
Sponsor: Isfahan University of Medical Sciences • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jul 26, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Video lessons may ease breastfeeding anxiety in new moms
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether video-based education can reduce anxiety, correct myths, and boost motivation in first-time mothers. Pregnant women between 32 and 36 weeks will receive three educational video modules via WhatsApp alongside routine care. The goal is to see if this techno…
Sponsor: Bilecik Seyh Edebali Universitesi • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jul 25, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New trial aims to ease bladder troubles in Parkinson's patients
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study tests two treatments—mirabegron (a drug) and exercise-based behavioral therapy—for overactive bladder in people with Parkinson's disease. Researchers want to see if combining treatments helps those who don't respond to one alone. The trial will involve 146 participants…
Phase 4 • Sponsor: VA Office of Research and Development • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jul 24, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can sound waves soothe Dementia's emotional turmoil?
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis early study tests whether a single session of focused ultrasound—using sound waves to gently stimulate a specific brain region—can safely reduce emotional symptoms like agitation, irritability, and anxiety in people with mild dementia. Fifteen participants aged 45 to 80 with…
Sponsor: West Virginia University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jul 24, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a breathing app calm a stressed teen's mind in real time?
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis trial tests a smartphone app called E-breathing that detects when a teen is feeling distressed and prompts them to practice slow-paced breathing. The study includes 100 adolescents aged 11 to 17 in Hong Kong who have at least mild symptoms of depression, anxiety, or stress. …
Sponsor: The Hong Kong Polytechnic University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jul 23, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could an AI writing coach help chemo patients feel less anxious?
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether an AI-assisted expressive writing program can reduce anxiety, emotional distress, and improve quality of life in adults receiving chemotherapy for any type of cancer. Participants are randomly assigned to either use the AI writing tool alongside their usu…
Sponsor: Alexandria University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jul 22, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New sleep drug aims to help Parkinson's patients get a good Night's rest
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether dimdazenil, a sleep medication, can safely improve sleep in people with Parkinson's disease who also have insomnia. Researchers will measure sleep changes using overnight brain-wave recordings. The trial involves 50 adults with mild-to-moderate Parkinson'…
Sponsor: Second Affiliated Hospital of Soochow University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jul 22, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could a gentle leg tingle replace pain pills during bladder botox?
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether applying mild electrical pulses (TENS) to the shins can reduce pain and anxiety in people receiving Botox injections into the bladder for overactive bladder. Participants are randomly assigned to receive either active TENS or a sham device during the inje…
Sponsor: Başakşehir Çam & Sakura City Hospital • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jul 18, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Remote stress coaching tested for heart attack survivors under 55
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study tests a 13-week remote stress recovery program for people who had a heart attack before age 55 and still feel distressed. The program includes online sessions with a therapist, a workbook, and videos. The goal is to see if a larger trial is possible by checking how man…
Sponsor: Uppsala University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jul 18, 2026 00:00 UTC
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AI mouse could give Pain-Free computing to millions with hand injuries
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study tests a new AI-assisted computer mouse designed to reduce hand movements for people with carpal tunnel syndrome or hand/wrist injuries. Participants complete short computer tasks using both a regular mouse and the AI-mouse while researchers measure muscle activity, pai…
Sponsor: Nazarbayev University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jul 18, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could a simple breathing exercise ease pain and anxiety during nerve testing?
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study investigates whether the 4-7-8 breathing technique can help reduce pain and anxiety in people with type 2 diabetes and diabetic neuropathy during an electromyography (EMG) procedure. EMG can be uncomfortable and stressful, and this trial compares the breathing techniqu…
Sponsor: Nurgül Gün • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jul 16, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could a VR headset and ice pack replace painkillers after C-Section?
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether virtual reality (VR) and cold packs, alone or together, can reduce pain and anxiety in women after a cesarean section. About 120 women will be randomly assigned to receive VR, cold therapy, both, or standard care. The goal is to see if these drug-free app…
Sponsor: Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jul 16, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Sound waves aimed at the brain could quiet tics without surgery
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis phase 1 trial tests whether low-energy focused ultrasound can safely and temporarily reduce tics in people with Tourette syndrome. Twenty participants aged 16 and older receive ultrasound to deep brain regions or the motor cortex, or a sham treatment, across four sessions. T…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: University of Calgary • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jul 15, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Virtual nature walks may ease pain and fear during needle procedures
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether immersive virtual reality (VR) can lower stress, anxiety, and pain in adults undergoing their first central or midline catheter insertion. Participants use a VR headset showing calming nature scenes during the procedure. The goal is to see if this distrac…
Sponsor: diana garcia • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jul 12, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Tiny incision, big relief: new device could transform carpal tunnel surgery
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study tests a new, less invasive way to perform carpal tunnel release using a device called the KeriKnife™. The goal is to see if this technique is safe and effective, with less pain and faster recovery than traditional surgery. Adults with severe carpal tunnel syndrome who …
Sponsor: Clinique Saint François, Nice, France • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jul 11, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Ear nerve zaps may lift depression in Parkinson's
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether a small device that gently stimulates a nerve in the ear can help reduce depression in people with Parkinson's disease. Participants use the device at home twice a day for 14 days. The trial measures changes in mood and brain activity to see if this simpl…
Sponsor: The First Affiliated Hospital with Nanjing Medical University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jul 03, 2026 00:00 UTC
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A simple video before surgery may ease nerves — no pills needed
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether watching a short educational video before surgery can lower anxiety in adults having elective procedures. Participants are randomly assigned to receive the video via a QR code they scan on their own phone, via a tablet provided in the waiting area, or to …
Sponsor: Aksaray University Training and Research Hospital • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jul 03, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Nasal fentanyl spray could ease painful eye exams for premature babies
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis trial tests whether a fentanyl nasal spray can reduce pain during eye exams for retinopathy of prematurity (ROP) in preterm infants. About 58 babies born at or before 31 weeks will receive either fentanyl or a saltwater placebo before their routine exam, along with standard …
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: Marsha Campbell-Yeo • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jul 02, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Virtual reality tested as a calming tool during chemo
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether using a virtual reality headset with guided imagery—like calming nature scenes and breathing exercises—can reduce pain, anxiety, and fatigue in women with breast cancer during chemotherapy. Participants are randomly assigned to either receive VR-guided im…
Sponsor: Thoalfokar Mohammed Al-Obaidi • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jul 02, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Virtual reality could replace pills for procedure pain
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether using a virtual reality headset (HypnoVR) during interventional radiology procedures can lower patients' anxiety and pain. Seventy adults will be randomly assigned to either use the VR headset or receive standard care. Researchers will measure anxiety wit…
Sponsor: University Hospital, Clermont-Ferrand • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jul 01, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could hand therapy replace surgery for carpal tunnel?
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study tests if a combination of manual therapy and nerve stimulation can relieve symptoms of moderate carpal tunnel syndrome as well as surgery recovery does. About 150 adults aged 30-50 with confirmed moderate carpal tunnel will be split into two groups: one gets the non-su…
Sponsor: Universidad Europea de Valencia • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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Peer navigators aim to close mental health gap for veterans of color
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study tests a 12-week telehealth program called PARTNER-MH, where trained peer specialists help minoritized veterans navigate mental health care, address social needs, and improve communication with clinicians. The trial will enroll 268 veterans with depression, anxiety, or …
Sponsor: VA Office of Research and Development • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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Wearable robot arm and smart bracelet aim to boost movement in stroke and Parkinson's
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study will test a comfortable, soft elbow brace that helps bend and straighten the arm, along with a vibrating forearm bracelet that gives touch cues. About 45 people with stroke or Parkinson's disease will try these devices during arm exercises. The goal is to see if the de…
Sponsor: IRCCS San Raffaele Roma • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:05 UTC
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Robot arm trainer could boost recovery for stroke and Parkinson's patients
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study tests a robotic device designed to help people with stroke, Parkinson's disease, ALS, or mild cognitive impairment improve their arm and hand function. Thirty adults will receive standard rehabilitation, and half will also use the robot for up to 30 minutes per session…
Sponsor: University of Pavia • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:04 UTC
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Could cooking and gardening boost brain health in Parkinson's? a new trial puts it to the test.
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis trial investigates whether doing enjoyable, meaningful activities—like cooking, gardening, or painting—can improve thinking skills and daily function in older adults with Parkinson's disease who have mild to moderate memory or thinking problems. Participants are randomly ass…
Sponsor: University of Nevada, Las Vegas • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:04 UTC
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Can a 2-Week app ease anxiety and depression? norway launches large trial
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study will test two smartphone apps, Tankevirus and Grubl, designed to help people with mild to moderate anxiety and depression. About 1000 Norwegian adults will use one of the apps or a placebo app for two weeks. Researchers will measure changes in symptoms and quality of l…
Sponsor: University Hospital, Akershus • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:03 UTC
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Can a home workout boost brain and body in Parkinson's?
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study tests a 16-week home-based exercise program for people with Parkinson's disease. Fifty participants will either do aerobic and resistance training or just stretching. The goal is to see if the program increases daily physical activity, improves thinking, and enhances q…
Sponsor: University of Illinois at Chicago • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:03 UTC
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Just five minutes a day: simple breathing exercises may tame student anxiety
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether doing a short 5-minute breathing or mindfulness exercise every day for a month can help Spanish-speaking university students feel less anxious and stressed. 240 participants will be split into four groups, each using a different technique like box breathi…
Sponsor: Valencian International University (VIU) • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:03 UTC
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New device aims to ease leg swelling in lymphedema patients
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study tests if a new dynamic compression device, used with compression stockings, works as well as current treatments for reducing leg swelling in people with lymphedema. About 98 adults with stage II or III lymphedema will use either the new device or standard wraps and pum…
Sponsor: Jean-Paul Belgrado • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:01 UTC
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New compression device could ease lymphedema swelling faster
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study compares a new dynamic compression device to traditional bandages for reducing leg swelling in people with lymphedema. Over 5 days of intensive treatment, 110 participants will wear either the device or standard bandages. The goal is to see which method reduces excess …
Sponsor: Jean-Paul Belgrado • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:00 UTC
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Virtual park ride could boost rehab motivation for brain conditions
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether using a virtual reality (VR) system during cycling exercise makes rehabilitation more motivating for adults with conditions like stroke, Parkinson's, multiple sclerosis, or frailty. About 70 participants will try cycling with and without VR over 4 weeks. …
Sponsor: Marta Mondellini • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:00 UTC
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Could breathing different oxygen levels ease chronic fatigue?
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study tests a treatment called Intermittent Hypoxia-Hyperoxia Treatment (IHHT) for people with ME/CFS or long COVID. The therapy uses a mask to deliver short cycles of low and high oxygen, aiming to improve energy and reduce inflammation. 104 patients will be randomly assign…
Sponsor: University of Aarhus • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:37 UTC
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Could a wakefulness drug beat fatigue in IBD patients?
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether modafinil, a drug used for sleep disorders, can reduce severe fatigue in adults with inactive inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). Sixty participants will take either modafinil or a placebo for 8 weeks, starting at 100 mg daily with possible dose increases. …
Phase 2/3 • Sponsor: Radboud University Medical Center • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:37 UTC
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Could a bladder drug calm POTS? new trial aims to find out
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis phase 2 trial tests whether mirabegron, a drug currently used for overactive bladder, can reduce symptoms of Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome (POTS). Thirty-six adults with confirmed POTS will receive either mirabegron or a placebo. The main goal is to see if the dr…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Cedars-Sinai Medical Center • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:33 UTC
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Music app may help Parkinson's patients walk steadier at home
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study tests a smartphone app called CuePD that uses a person's favorite music to help retrain their walking. The goal is to improve gait and reduce fall risk in people with Parkinson's disease. Forty participants who can walk without help will use the app at home and while o…
Sponsor: Northumbria University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:32 UTC
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Simple breathing techniques may ease pain and anxiety after breast surgery
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether two types of breathing exercises—pranayama and pursed-lip breathing—can reduce pain, anxiety, and improve vital signs in women after breast surgery. 126 participants will be randomly assigned to one of three groups: pranayama, pursed-lip breathing, or sta…
Sponsor: Ondokuz Mayıs University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:32 UTC
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Could a night of brain zapping improve sleep and seizures in epilepsy?
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether a non-invasive brain stimulation technique called temporal interference (TI) can reduce abnormal brain activity and improve sleep in adults with drug-resistant temporal lobe epilepsy. Twenty participants will stay in a sleep lab for six nights, receiving …
Sponsor: Duke University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:32 UTC
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Water workout could soothe chronic dizziness
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether Ai Chi, a slow, controlled water exercise program, can help people with long-term dizziness from inner ear problems. 38 adults will either do standard home exercises or add Ai Chi sessions in a pool over 4 weeks. Researchers will measure changes in balanc…
Sponsor: Gaziosmanpasa Research and Education Hospital • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:31 UTC
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Needle vs. knife: new study tests injection as carpal tunnel alternative
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study compares a minimally invasive ultrasound-guided injection to standard open surgery for carpal tunnel syndrome. 72 adults who have not improved with conservative treatments will be randomly assigned to receive either the injection or surgery. The main goal is to see if …
Sponsor: Universidade Federal de Pernambuco • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:31 UTC
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Can a 'Brave Elephant' program tame childhood anxiety before it starts?
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study tests a program called the Brave Elephant Program, designed to help shy preschoolers (ages 3-6) at risk for anxiety. The program trains teachers and uses classroom activities to build social skills and emotional strength. Researchers will check if the program is practi…
Sponsor: ISPA - Instituto Universitario de Ciencias Psicologicas, Sociais e da Vida • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:30 UTC
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Can a 30-Minute chat calm nerves before a port implant?
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether a dedicated 30-minute consultation with a healthcare professional before getting an implantable port (a small device under the skin for chemotherapy) can lower patient anxiety. About 150 adults scheduled for the procedure will either get standard care or …
Sponsor: University Hospital, Grenoble • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:30 UTC
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New mom OCD? brain zaps may offer relief in just 10 days
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis small study will test whether a type of brain stimulation called TMS can help new mothers with obsessive-compulsive disorder that started or worsened after childbirth. Fifteen women will receive 50 sessions over 10 days, along with brain scans and symptom checks. The goal is…
Sponsor: Butler Hospital • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:29 UTC
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Could a gentle brain zap quiet essential tremors?
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis small pilot study will test whether a non-invasive electrical stimulation technique called tTIS can reduce tremors in people with essential tremor. Six adults who are already candidates for a standard treatment (focused ultrasound) will receive tTIS to a deep brain area invo…
Sponsor: University Hospital, Geneva • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:28 UTC
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Could a plastic clicker ease the ouch of an IV? new study aims to find out
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study tests a small, non-drug device called ShotBlocker to see if it can reduce pain and anxiety when placing an IV. One hundred adults who need an IV will be randomly assigned to either use the ShotBlocker or receive standard care. The goal is to find a simple, low-cost way…
Sponsor: Kirsehir Ahi Evran Universitesi • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:25 UTC
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Parkinson's patients try VR to stay steady on their feet
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether immersive virtual reality (VR) therapy can improve balance, reduce fall risk, and boost cardiorespiratory fitness in people with Parkinson's disease. Fifty participants aged 55–75 with mild to moderate Parkinson's will be randomly assigned to either VR-ba…
Sponsor: University of Valencia • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:25 UTC
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Doodling away anxiety: quick play therapy tested on stressed students
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether short, playful activities—like guided drawing, gentle body movement, and acceptance therapy—can reduce stress and anxiety in university students during exams. Sixty students will participate in a single 20-minute session, and a subgroup will have their br…
Sponsor: Universidad Autonoma de Baja California • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:24 UTC
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Could magnets ease tennis elbow? small study aims to find out
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis pilot study will test whether a device that sends magnetic pulses to the arm can reduce pain in people with tennis elbow, golfer's elbow, or carpal tunnel syndrome. About 40 adults will receive either real or fake (sham) stimulation over two days. Researchers will measure pa…
Sponsor: University of Manitoba • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:24 UTC
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Digital lifestyle program aims to ease migrant mental health struggles
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study tests an 8-week digital program that helps migrants in Sweden improve their mental health through better sleep, diet, physical activity, and social connections. 240 adults with moderate stress, anxiety, or depression will either get the program or a general wellness mo…
Sponsor: Karolinska Institutet • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:23 UTC
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Simple breathing and relaxation techniques may ease recovery after heart surgery
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether combining breathing exercises with progressive muscle relaxation can reduce shortness of breath, anxiety, and delirium in patients recovering from heart surgery. 116 adults will be randomly assigned to either receive these techniques plus standard care, o…
Sponsor: Istanbul Aydın University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:23 UTC
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Virtual reality offers new hope for comfort in final months
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether an interactive virtual reality (VR) program can help reduce pain, anxiety, and fatigue in 20 hospitalized palliative care patients. Participants use a VR headset with sensors to interact with a calming natural environment for 10 minutes daily over 14 days…
Sponsor: University Hospital, Strasbourg, France • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:23 UTC
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Park district program aims to ease teen anxiety and depression with digital tools
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study will develop and test a digital mental health program called 'VIBE in the Parks' for teens aged 13-24 who use Chicago Park District programs. About 268 participants will either get access to this program or a digital CBT workbook. The goal is to see if the program help…
Sponsor: University of Illinois at Chicago • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:23 UTC
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Parkinson's patients try Video-Guided home workouts to boost mobility
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study will test whether people with Parkinson's disease can safely follow a home-based exercise program using video instructions and real-time feedback from a camera. Fifteen participants will do exercises like stretching, strength training, and balance work at home for 6 we…
Sponsor: Seoul National University Hospital • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:08 UTC
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Zapping the brain without surgery: new hope for epilepsy?
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study tests a new, non-invasive brain stimulation method called temporal interference (TI) for people with drug-resistant temporal lobe epilepsy. 30 adults will receive 5 days of TI stimulation targeting the hippocampus. The goal is to see if this reduces seizure frequency o…
Sponsor: Xijing Hospital • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:07 UTC
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New 3D platform aims to steady the steps of Parkinson's and stroke patients
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study will test a special moving platform combined with virtual reality to help people with neurological disorders like Parkinson's disease, stroke, ALS, or mild cognitive impairment improve their balance and movement. The platform moves in three directions and adapts exerci…
Sponsor: University of Pavia • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:04 UTC
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New study offers Text-Based support to dementia caregivers
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study tests a program called CommunityRx-Dementia, where trained peer mentors help caregivers of people with dementia. Over 12 months, caregivers get a personalized list of community resources, coaching, and supportive text messages. The goal is to reduce loneliness and help…
Sponsor: University of Chicago • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:04 UTC
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Soothing sounds: study tests music showers to ease ICU family anxiety
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether playing music through a sound shower in the ICU waiting room can reduce anxiety in family members. 224 adult relatives of intubated patients will be randomly assigned to wait with or without the music. Their anxiety levels will be measured using a standar…
Sponsor: University Hospital, Tours • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:03 UTC
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Sound waves aimed at brain may quiet shaky hands
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether a precise beam of ultrasound directed at a small part of the brain (the dentate nucleus) can reduce tremor. First, 30 healthy volunteers will have their hand tremor measured during ultrasound to find the best settings. Then, 30 people with essential tremo…
Sponsor: KU Leuven • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:03 UTC
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New study aims to boost grammar skills in kids with language disorder
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study compares two treatments to help 150 children aged 8-11 with developmental language disorder learn passive sentence structures. One treatment uses repetition and listening, while the other teaches grammar rules directly. Children will be tested before, right after, and …
Sponsor: Ohio University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:02 UTC
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New therapy aims to quiet the fear that haunts cancer survivors
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingMany cancer survivors live with a persistent fear that their cancer will return, which can harm their mental health and daily life. This pilot study will test a type of talking therapy called metacognitive therapy (MCT) against relaxation therapy in 120 survivors. The goal is to …
Sponsor: Koo Foundation Sun Yat-Sen Cancer Center • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:01 UTC
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AI avatar teaches heart patients how to heal – less pain, less worry?
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether a personalized AI-generated video, delivered by a nurse avatar, can improve recovery for people after coronary artery bypass surgery. About 128 patients will either get standard discharge instructions or the AI video plus standard care. Researchers will m…
Sponsor: Hasan Kalyoncu University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:01 UTC
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New brain zapper could ease Parkinson's without surgery
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study tests a new, non-invasive brain stimulation technique called temporal interference stimulation (TIS) for people with Parkinson's disease. The device uses electrodes on the scalp to send electrical currents deep into the brain, aiming to improve movement problems withou…
Sponsor: Jiangsu Province Nanjing Brain Hospital • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:00 UTC
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Can probiotics calm exam nerves? new study aims to find out
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether taking a daily probiotic supplement for 8 weeks can reduce stress and anxiety in healthy university students during exam time. Two hundred students will receive either the probiotic or a placebo. Researchers will measure changes in stress, anxiety, sleep …
Sponsor: Nordic Biotic Sp. z o.o. • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:03 UTC
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Sound waves calm shaky hands in new trial
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study tests if low-intensity focused ultrasound (LIFU) can safely reduce tremors and improve quality of life in people with essential tremor. Twenty adults with hard-to-treat tremors will receive both real LIFU and a fake (sham) treatment in separate sessions to compare effe…
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: University of Sao Paulo General Hospital • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:03 UTC
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Two-Week summer program aims to ease OCD in teens
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study tests a two-week intensive summer treatment program for 70 adolescents aged 12-18 with obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) in Iceland. The program uses daily cognitive-behavioral therapy with exposure and response prevention in a group setting. Researchers will measure…
Sponsor: University of Iceland • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:02 UTC
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VR dance game tested as a new way to beat the blues
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether playing a virtual reality music-movement game can improve mood and social connection in young adults aged 18-25 with mild to moderate depression or anxiety. Participants will be split into three groups: one playing a social VR game with others, one playin…
Sponsor: Hunan University of Traditional Chinese Medicine • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:02 UTC
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Soothing sounds: music therapy may ease First-Night fears for heart patients
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study looks at whether listening to music can help lower anxiety and improve sleep in people who have had a heart attack and are spending their first night in a special heart unit. About 64 adults will take part. They will listen to music and then use eye masks and earplugs …
Sponsor: Mersin University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:10 UTC
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Hypnosis and smell therapy join forces to fight alcohol withdrawal anxiety
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study tests a new way to help people going through alcohol withdrawal feel less anxious. It combines hypnosis with aromatherapy, using a calming scent to trigger the relaxation learned during hypnosis. About 80 adults in a hospital addiction unit will either get this combine…
Sponsor: University Hospital, Strasbourg, France • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:10 UTC
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Coloring away the jitters: study tests art therapy for surgery nerves
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study looks at whether drawing different colors and shapes can help calm adults who are anxious while waiting for surgery. About 175 people scheduled for elective surgery will participate. Researchers will measure their anxiety levels before and after the drawing activity to…
Sponsor: Zhihong LU • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:10 UTC
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Teens to halve social media in bold mental health experiment
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study tests a program called REWIRE for teens aged 12-17 who feel anxious or depressed and use social media over 3 hours daily. The program aims to cut social media use by about half and replace it with positive offline activities like hobbies or time with friends. Researche…
Sponsor: Gary Goldfield • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:08 UTC
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Brain zapping after symptom trigger shows promise for tough OCD
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether provoking OCD symptoms right before a gentle brain stimulation technique (tDCS) can boost its effects. About 178 adults with treatment-resistant OCD will receive either tDCS alone or tDCS preceded by symptom provocation. The goal is to see if the combined…
Sponsor: Centre Hospitalier Henri Laborit • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:08 UTC
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Zen and the art of exam prep: yoga study aims to melt student stress
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study looks at whether a program combining yoga, meditation, and mindful eating can lower stress, anxiety, and depression in university students. Sixty students will attend weekly sessions for a semester and fill out questionnaires to measure changes. The goal is to see if t…
Sponsor: Universidad de Antioquia • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:05 UTC
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New program aims to help breast cancer patients stick with treatment by easing pain
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study tests a program called AIMSS-CARE for breast cancer patients who have joint and muscle pain from their hormone therapy. The program includes exercise, education, symptom tracking, and follow-up. Eighty-eight patients in Ethiopia will be randomly assigned to the program…
Sponsor: Addis Ababa University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:04 UTC
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Mindfulness may ease heart surgery jitters, new study says
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether a mindfulness-based nursing program can lower anxiety and help stabilize blood pressure in 60 adults undergoing planned open heart surgery. Participants will receive the mindfulness intervention before and after surgery, and their anxiety levels and vital…
Sponsor: Mersin University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:03 UTC
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Meditation before heart surgery may lower stress hormones
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study looks at whether listening to guided meditation audio can reduce stress and anxiety in people having open-heart surgery. About 72 adults will either receive meditation sessions or standard care. Researchers will measure stress hormones, blood sugar, and anxiety levels …
Sponsor: University of Gaziantep • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:01 UTC
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Can virtual reality and targeted exercises help Parkinson's patients regain arm control?
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study will test whether virtual reality therapy combined with proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation (a type of hands-on exercise) can improve arm movement, reduce tremors, and enhance body awareness in people with Parkinson's disease. Twenty-eight participants will recei…
Sponsor: Lahore University of Biological and Applied Sciences • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:01 UTC
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Virtual reality glasses tested to calm ICU patients without drugs
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether using RELAX glasses—a device that plays calming videos and sounds—can lower anxiety in ICU patients during invasive procedures like getting an IV or a catheter. About 456 adults in intensive care will either use the glasses or receive standard care. Their…
Sponsor: Centre Hospitalier de Valenciennes • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:00 UTC
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Zoom therapy trial aims to ease anxiety and depression in foreign students
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether internet-based group cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) delivered over Zoom can reduce symptoms of anxiety and depression in international students in Malaysia. About 128 students with moderate to severe symptoms will be randomly assigned to either the th…
Sponsor: Universiti Putra Malaysia • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:00 UTC
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Video game physio for duchenne kids: fun or flop?
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether a gamified mobile app can help 46 boys aged 6–12 with Duchenne muscular dystrophy stay motivated with their home physiotherapy. The app includes rewards, levels, and feedback to make exercise more engaging. Researchers will measure physical function, endu…
Sponsor: Başak Çağla Arslan • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:00 UTC
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Could a common nerve drug replace carpal tunnel surgery?
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether 4-aminopyridine, a drug already approved for other nerve conditions, can improve symptoms of carpal tunnel syndrome or delay the need for surgery. Researchers will give 160 adults either the drug or a placebo for 6 weeks and track symptom changes using ha…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: John Elfar • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:14 UTC
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Can a support group boost confidence for parents of kids with DMD or SMA?
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether a multicomponent support group can improve the confidence (self-efficacy) of primary caregivers of children with Duchenne muscular dystrophy or spinal muscular atrophy in Pakistan. Thirty caregivers will join group sessions with doctors, therapists, and o…
Sponsor: Aga Khan University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:12 UTC
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Virtual reality takes on stage fright: new study for anxious students
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether adding virtual reality (VR) sessions to standard counseling helps university students with public speaking anxiety more than counseling alone. About 72 students will be randomly assigned to either counseling only or counseling plus VR exercises that simul…
Sponsor: University of Calabria • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:12 UTC
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Could skipping a common additive make numbing shots safer and just as effective?
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study looks at whether leaving out bicarbonate from the numbing medicine (lidocaine with adrenaline) affects how well people recover the day after hand or foot surgery. About 150 adults having common procedures like carpal tunnel release or bunion surgery will be randomly as…
Phase 4 • Sponsor: Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de Nīmes • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:11 UTC
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Horse power: new therapy hopes to improve movement in SMA children
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether a special type of horseback physiotherapy can improve movement, posture, breathing, and quality of life in children with spinal muscular atrophy (SMA). Twenty children aged 2 to 9 years will receive both the horse therapy and standard physiotherapy in ran…
Sponsor: Charles University, Czech Republic • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:10 UTC
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Shoe insert and exercise combo aims to steady Parkinson's patients
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether a custom foot wedge combined with balance exercises can improve walking and stability in people with Parkinson's disease. Thirty participants with moderate Parkinson's will either get standard physical therapy or the same therapy plus the wedge and specia…
Sponsor: MTI University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:10 UTC
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Magnetic pulses to the wrist could ease carpal tunnel pain
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether a non-invasive magnetic stimulation device (rPMS) can reduce pain and improve hand function in people with mild-to-moderate carpal tunnel syndrome. Forty participants will receive either real or sham stimulation plus standard exercises over two weeks. Res…
Sponsor: Ankara University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:09 UTC
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Weighted blankets tested for pregnancy cramps and anxiety
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study looks at whether using a weighted blanket can reduce nighttime leg cramps, improve sleep quality, and lower anxiety and stress in pregnant women. Fifty women in their third trimester will use the blanket for 14 days and compare results to a 14-day period without it. Th…
Sponsor: Ataturk University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:07 UTC
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Can just 4 therapy sessions beat anxiety and depression?
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether very short (4 or 8 sessions) psychological treatments can reduce symptoms of anxiety, depression, and stress-related physical complaints. About 184 adults with mild to moderate symptoms will be randomly assigned to group or individual therapy, or a relaxa…
Sponsor: Universidad de Córdoba • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:05 UTC
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Could a common blood pressure pill ease muscle stiffness? early trial launches
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis early-stage trial tests amlodipine, a calcium channel blocker used for high blood pressure, in 20 adults with myotonic dystrophy type 1. The goal is to see if the drug is safe and can improve muscle strength, reduce stiffness, and help with daily function. All participants w…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: University of Rochester • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:03 UTC
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VR headsets tested to calm women during breast biopsy
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether using a virtual reality headset during a breast biopsy can lower depression, anxiety, and stress. 80 women will either wear a VR headset showing calming nature scenes or receive standard care. Researchers will measure their mood before and after the proce…
Sponsor: Nablus University for Vocational and Technical Education • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:02 UTC
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Warm wax soaks show promise for carpal tunnel relief
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether dipping the hand and forearm in warm paraffin wax for 20 minutes can immediately reduce muscle stiffness and pain in people with carpal tunnel syndrome. Twenty-four adults with the condition will be randomly assigned to either the wax treatment or rest. R…
Sponsor: Erzurum Technical University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:01 UTC
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New mental health program aims to help teens and adults in morocco
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study tests a program that combines doctor care, digital tools, virtual reality, and school-based support to help teens and adults in Morocco with depression and anxiety. About 146 participants will be split into two groups: one gets the new program, the other gets usual car…
Sponsor: Swiss Medical Academy Maroc • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:01 UTC
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Talking it out: Pre-Surgery therapy may ease lung cancer Patients' fears
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether a short, intensive psychological program before lung cancer surgery can lower anxiety and depression. About 138 adults scheduled for lung cancer surgery will be split into three groups: one receiving four weekly therapy sessions, one refusing support, and…
Sponsor: Fondazione Policlinico Universitario Agostino Gemelli IRCCS • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:00 UTC
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AI-Powered lifestyle app aims to ease Parkinson's symptoms
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study will test a smartphone app that uses artificial intelligence to create personalized lifestyle plans for people with Parkinson's disease. The app combines diet, exercise, sleep, and other habits to help manage symptoms and possibly slow the disease. Researchers will enr…
Sponsor: University Ramon Llull • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:00 UTC
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Warm whirlpool bath may soothe carpal tunnel pain, new study suggests
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study looks at whether a single 20-minute warm whirlpool bath can quickly reduce muscle stiffness and pain in the forearm and hand for people with carpal tunnel syndrome. About 24 adults with the condition will either take the bath or rest. Researchers will measure muscle st…
Sponsor: Erzurum Technical University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:00 UTC
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Can a phone app beat standard care for MS fatigue?
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether a digital tool called MSCopilot Boost can reduce the impact of fatigue in people with multiple sclerosis better than standard care. The tool includes remote monitoring of walking, dexterity, vision, and cognition, plus a personalized telerehabilitation pr…
Sponsor: Ad scientiam • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:53 UTC
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Smart brain implants tested to ease Parkinson's symptoms
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study tests two types of deep brain stimulation (DBS) in 30 people with Parkinson's disease who already have a DBS implant. One type uses fixed settings, while the other adapts in real time to brain signals. Each participant tries both settings at home for up to a week and t…
Sponsor: HagaZiekenhuis • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:53 UTC
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Can VR and a tiny ear ZAP ease shoulder pain and anxiety?
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study combines virtual reality with a gentle electrical pulse on the ear (called taVNS) to help people with chronic shoulder pain who are waiting for surgery. The goal is to see if this drug-free approach can reduce pain, anxiety, and depression. Only 10 people will take par…
Sponsor: East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:53 UTC
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Remote rehab shows promise for rare movement disorder
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis pilot study will test a 12-week home exercise program for 24 adults with moderate-to-advanced hereditary ataxia, a condition that affects coordination and balance. Participants will be randomly assigned to receive supervision via video calls or just phone check-ins. The goal…
Sponsor: Universitat de Lleida • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:52 UTC
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AR app aims to tackle OCD from your phone
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study tests a smartphone app called ZeroOCD that uses augmented reality to help people with contamination OCD face their fears. About 189 adults with OCD symptoms will be randomly assigned to use the app, receive standard therapy by video, or join a waitlist. The goal is to …
Sponsor: VU University of Amsterdam • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:51 UTC
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Is carpal tunnel surgery really effective? a new trial will find out.
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether carpal tunnel release surgery actually works better than a placebo surgery for carpal tunnel syndrome. 96 adults with confirmed CTS will be randomly assigned to real surgery or a sham procedure, and neither they nor their doctors will know which they rece…
Sponsor: Kuopio University Hospital • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 26, 2026 19:21 UTC
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Smart contact lens could help those with vision loss see better
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study tests a miniaturized smart contact lens in 32 people—some healthy, some with Stargardt's disease—to see if it is comfortable and easy to use. The lens tracks eye movements to help with vision tasks. Researchers will check for side effects and ask participants how they …
Sponsor: Centre Hospitalier National d'Ophtalmologie des Quinze-Vingts • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 26, 2026 18:34 UTC
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Can VR or Hypno-VR make hysteroscopy less painful? small trial aims to find out
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis pilot study will test whether virtual reality (VR) or a combination of VR and hypnosis (Hypno-VR) can help reduce pain and anxiety during a diagnostic hysteroscopy, a common gynecological procedure. 45 adult patients will be randomly assigned to standard care, VR, or Hypno-V…
Sponsor: St. Justine's Hospital • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 26, 2026 17:23 UTC
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Could remote Check-Ups replace frequent clinic visits for cochlear implant users?
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study tests a new care pathway for adults getting a cochlear implant. Instead of the usual nine clinic visits in the first year, the new plan uses early activation of the implant and remote monitoring visits. The goal is to see if this approach is at least as good for hearin…
Sponsor: Hospices Civils de Lyon • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 26, 2026 15:51 UTC
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Could a gentle ear zap tame POTS?
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study tests a device that stimulates a nerve in the ear to see if it can help people with POTS, a condition that causes a racing heart and dizziness when standing. Twenty-four adults with POTS will receive both active and sham stimulation in a crossover design. The main goal…
Sponsor: Aristotle University Of Thessaloniki • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 26, 2026 15:04 UTC
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Could you help scientists unlock genetic cancer secrets?
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study screens up to 1,000 people with personal or family histories of certain cancers to see if they qualify for ongoing genetics research at the National Cancer Institute. Participants fill out a 15-20 minute online survey about their health and family history. No treatment…
Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 09, 2026 15:00 UTC
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Brain scans reveal clues to ADHD and OCD in teens
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study looks at brain activity in teenagers aged 10 to 17 with ADHD, OCD, or no diagnosis. Researchers will use EEG, MRI, and MEG to measure brain signals while participants do computer tasks. The goal is to understand how the brain controls thinking and behavior, which may h…
Sponsor: National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 09, 2026 15:00 UTC
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Hidden brain disease study aims to prevent stroke and dementia
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study looks at people aged 65 and older who have signs of brain blood vessel disease on a past scan but no history of stroke, dementia, or other major brain conditions. Researchers will collect information on daily function, thinking skills, speech, and any new vascular even…
Sponsor: University of Edinburgh • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 09, 2026 15:00 UTC
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Can carpal tunnel surgery restore more than hand function?
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study follows adults with carpal tunnel syndrome who are scheduled for carpal tunnel release surgery. Researchers will measure sleep quality, fatigue, fear of movement, pain, and hand function before surgery and again at 4 and 8 weeks after. The goal is to see how these fact…
Sponsor: Istanbul Medipol University Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 09, 2026 15:00 UTC
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Does nerve healing keep pace with hand recovery after carpal tunnel surgery?
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study follows 100 adults who are already scheduled for carpal tunnel release surgery, a standard procedure to relieve pressure on the median nerve in the wrist. Researchers will measure nerve conduction before surgery and again months later, while also tracking symptoms, han…
Sponsor: Istanbul Medipol University Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 06, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Your mood may be steering your choices: scientists track emotions to predict behavior
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingResearchers at the National Institute of Mental Health are studying how everyday feelings, like stress or frustration, influence decision-making. They will follow 420 adults aged 18 to 55, including healthy volunteers and people with varying levels of depression, anxiety, or addi…
Sponsor: National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 05, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Blood markers may expose hidden brain changes in dravet syndrome
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingResearchers are testing whether blood samples can reveal brain damage and inflammation in people with Dravet syndrome, a severe form of epilepsy that also affects development. The study compares blood markers from 60 people with Dravet syndrome to 30 healthy controls, and follows…
Sponsor: Fondazione Policlinico Universitario Agostino Gemelli IRCCS • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 05, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could hidden ADHD symptoms be dragging down medical Students' grades?
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingResearchers at Assiut University are asking whether ADHD symptoms in medical students are linked to depression, anxiety, and lower grades. About 52 undergraduate medical students will fill out questionnaires that screen for adult ADHD, depression, and anxiety. The study also coll…
Sponsor: Assiut University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 05, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can hope and trust boost engagement with rehab robots?
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis observational study looks at adults aged 18 to 85 with neurological conditions like stroke, Parkinson's disease, or spinal cord injury who use robotic or virtual reality tools in their rehabilitation. Researchers want to see if hope and the quality of the patient-provider re…
Sponsor: Catholic University, Italy • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 02, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Wearable tech could revolutionize tremor tracking at home
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study is testing whether wearable sensors can reliably measure tremor and arm movement in people with Parkinson's disease or Essential Tremor. Participants will wear the sensors during a clinic visit and possibly at home for up to three weeks. The goal is to see if these dev…
Sponsor: Heriot-Watt University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 02, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Stomach enzyme may sabotage Parkinson's medication, trial investigates
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingLevodopa, the main treatment for Parkinson's disease, must be absorbed from the gut to reach the brain. A natural enzyme in the stomach lining, called dopamine decarboxylase, can break down levodopa before it gets there. This trial studies 40 people with Parkinson's who are alrea…
Phase 4 • Sponsor: Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 30, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Blood protein may reveal how severe carpal tunnel syndrome is
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingResearchers are testing whether a blood protein called GDF-15 is higher in people with carpal tunnel syndrome than in people without it. They will compare GDF-15 levels with symptom scores and nerve test results in about 60 adults. The goal is to see if this protein could serve a…
Sponsor: Kanuni Sultan Suleyman Training and Research Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 29, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can Real-World data reveal the best rectal cancer treatment?
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis observational study gathers information from routine care on how localized rectal cancer is treated across Austrian hospitals. It aims to document the variety of treatment approaches, including total neoadjuvant therapy and immunotherapy, and their outcomes. By analyzing thi…
Sponsor: Austrian Breast & Colorectal Cancer Study Group • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 28, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a single gene explain a hidden form of hearing loss?
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study investigates how often changes in the OTOF gene are linked to auditory neuropathy spectrum disorder (ANSD), a condition where sound enters the ear but the brain has trouble processing it. Researchers will analyze the DNA of 30 people with non-syndromic ANSD using whole…
Sponsor: Sohag University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 23, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can we map the course of a rare mitochondrial disease?
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis global study follows people with POLG-related disorders, a group of rare mitochondrial conditions, to understand how the disease progresses over time. By observing clinical changes in up to 300 participants of all ages, researchers aim to identify key milestones that could s…
Sponsor: The POLG Foundation • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 22, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can gene therapy zolgensma safely improve motor skills in SMA?
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study follows 80 people with spinal muscular atrophy (SMA) in Japan who receive Zolgensma (onasemnogene abeparvovec) as an intrathecal injection. The goal is to track safety issues, such as liver problems or blood clotting abnormalities, and to measure changes in motor funct…
Sponsor: Novartis Pharmaceuticals • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 19, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could eye drops replace injections for a leading cause of blindness?
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis early-stage trial is evaluating the safety, tolerability, and how the body absorbs PAN-90806, an experimental eye drop being developed for wet age-related macular degeneration (AMD), a leading cause of vision loss. Healthy adults aged 18 to 50 will receive either PAN-90806 o…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Zhaoke (Guangzhou) Ophthalmology Pharmaceutical Ltd. • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 16, 2026 00:00 UTC
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A window to the brain? eye signals may track dopamine
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study explores whether electrical signals from the eye and brain can serve as a noninvasive marker of dopamine activity. About 50 adults—half with Parkinson's disease and half without—will have their eye and brain responses measured using sensors on the skin. People with Par…
Sponsor: University of South Florida • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 14, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can brain waves predict thinking problems after sepsis?
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study looks at whether brain activity patterns, measured by EEG, can help predict long-term thinking problems in people with sepsis. Researchers will monitor brain waves for 72 hours in 78 ICU patients with different types of inflammation. They will then track cognitive func…
Sponsor: Xiangya Hospital of Central South University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 14, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Blood test may forecast brain recovery after cardiac arrest
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study investigates whether levels of a protein called neurofilament light chain (NFL) in the blood can predict neurological recovery in people who remain comatose after a cardiac arrest. Researchers will measure NFL at several time points over the first week in the ICU and c…
Sponsor: Assistance Publique - Hôpitaux de Paris • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 14, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could your fingers predict your stress levels? a new study investigates
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study looks at whether the ratio of the second to fourth finger (2D:4D) is linked to anxiety and work stress in anesthesiology residents. Researchers will measure finger lengths and use a questionnaire to assess worry and anxiety in about 116 residents aged 20-35. The goal i…
Sponsor: Ain Shams University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 13, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Brain scans may unlock why some epilepsy patients stop breathing during sleep
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study uses brain scans to see how epilepsy changes a brain chemical called adenosine in areas that control breathing and wakefulness. Researchers will compare 50 people with drug-resistant epilepsy to healthy volunteers. The goal is to better understand why some epilepsy pat…
Sponsor: Hospices Civils de Lyon • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 13, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Cheek pouch could change how Parkinson's drugs are taken
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study tests a new way to deliver two common Parkinson's medications, carbidopa and levodopa, using a small pouch placed between the cheek and gum. The pouch releases the drugs slowly, allowing absorption through both the cheek lining and the stomach. Researchers are measurin…
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: University of Minnesota • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 12, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Real-World data sheds light on Long-Term cochlear implant performance
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study looks back at the medical records of 200 people who received a SONATA 2 cochlear implant. The goal is to understand how well the implant works over time in real-world settings, including speech recognition in quiet and noisy environments. Researchers will also analyze …
Sponsor: MED-EL Elektromedizinische Geräte GesmbH • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 12, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could gut microbes hold clues to Parkinson's?
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis exploratory study looks at whether the community of bacteria in the gut and certain related chemical byproducts differ between people with Parkinson's disease and healthy individuals. Researchers will collect one stool sample from 15 people with Parkinson's and 15 matched he…
Sponsor: Ningxia Medical University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 08, 2026 00:03 UTC
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Can brain signals predict freezing episodes in Parkinson's?
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study investigates how brain signals relate to freezing of gait and balance problems in people with Parkinson's disease. Participants, who already have a deep brain stimulation (DBS) device, will walk in a virtual reality home-like environment while their brain activity is r…
Sponsor: The Cleveland Clinic • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 08, 2026 00:03 UTC
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Simulated patients, real skills: a new training approach for future nurses
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis trial tests whether a scenario-based simulation training session can reduce anxiety, boost self-confidence, and improve clinical skills in nursing students when counseling pregnant women about nutrition. Half of the participants will take part in a 20-minute simulated counse…
Sponsor: Ayşenur Karakuş • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 07, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Hidden mental health burden before surgery in seniors?
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study investigates how often older adults in China experience anxiety and depression before undergoing major non-cardiac surgery. Researchers will use standard questionnaires to screen 8,000 patients aged 65 and older across multiple hospitals. The goal is to better understa…
Sponsor: Chinese PLA General Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 06, 2026 00:00 UTC
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A Two-Year watch: can brain scans and surveys predict depression and anxiety in teens?
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study follows 200 children and teens aged 7-17 who are at higher risk for depression, anxiety, or obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) due to family history or early symptoms. Over two years, researchers will use interviews, questionnaires, brain scans (EEG and MRI), and biol…
Sponsor: Shanghai Mental Health Center • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 06, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can the immune system hold the key to treating resistant mental illness?
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study is looking for biological markers in the body that might predict how well people with treatment-resistant psychiatric disorders—like schizophrenia, depression, bipolar disorder, OCD, and catatonia—respond to new treatments. Researchers will collect blood, stool, cerebr…
Sponsor: Centre Hospitalier St Anne • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 05, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can brain scans unlock hidden effects of becker muscular dystrophy?
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study looks at how the absence of a protein called Dp140 in people with Becker muscular dystrophy might affect the brain, thinking, and muscle function. Researchers will use brain and muscle imaging, along with cognitive and psychological tests, to explore these connections.…
Sponsor: Institut de Myologie, France • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 02, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Wearable sensors aim to catch neurodegenerative decline in real time
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis observational study tests whether wearable sensors and digital health tools can reliably measure falls, movement, speech, and thinking skills in people with progressive supranuclear palsy, Parkinson's disease, or multiple system atrophy. Participants wear a pendant sensor an…
Sponsor: Massachusetts General Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 31, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can watching the course of myotonic dystrophy unlock better care?
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study follows 100 adults with myotonic dystrophy (types 1 or 2) for two years to understand how muscle stiffness, daily function, and heart health change over time. Researchers will look back at up to 18 months of past medical records and then track participants with clinic …
Sponsor: Lupin Ltd. • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 30, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Video games and AI join the fight against a rare movement disorder
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study is testing whether a new digital tool—using AI-powered video games and a single camera—can accurately measure movement problems in people with Friedreich ataxia, a rare inherited condition that affects balance and coordination. Participants play short movement-based co…
Sponsor: University of Exeter • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 30, 2026 00:00 UTC
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A sharper look at the retina: new imaging technology may spot eye disease earlier
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study is testing whether a specialized eye scanner called the MONA IV can capture clear, detailed images of the retina's tiny cells and blood vessels. Researchers will use it in people with conditions like glaucoma or age-related macular degeneration, as well as in healthy v…
Sponsor: Centre Hospitalier National d'Ophtalmologie des Quinze-Vingts • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 26, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Brain implant for Parkinson's may raise fall risk — a study investigates
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study looks at whether deep brain stimulation (DBS) — a standard surgical treatment for Parkinson's disease — affects a person's thinking and movement in ways that could increase their risk of falling. Researchers will assess 20 patients before and three months after DBS sur…
Sponsor: University of Alabama at Birmingham • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 26, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Brain surgery meets brain science: probing how a memory-related chemical system influences cognition
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study investigates how a drug called Cobenfy KarXT, which affects the brain's cholinergic (acetylcholine) system, alters brain activity during memory and thinking tasks. About 30 people with essential tremor or epilepsy who are already scheduled for deep brain stimulation (D…
Early phase 1 • Sponsor: University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 25, 2026 00:00 UTC
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School transitions put to the test for children with a rare muscle disease
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study uses questionnaires and focus groups to understand the challenges children with spinal muscular atrophy (SMA) and their families face when moving between schools or starting a new educational stage. Researchers aim to identify barriers to inclusion and support, and to …
Sponsor: Robert Jones and Agnes Hunt Orthopaedic and District NHS Trust • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 24, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Spinal canal shape may hold key to Chiari-Related syringomyelia
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study uses advanced MRI to examine whether a deformity in the upper spinal canal is linked to syringomyelia (fluid-filled cavities in the spinal cord) in people with Chiari malformation type I. Researchers will compare MRI scans from 50 adults with Chiari malformation, with …
Sponsor: University Hospital, Bordeaux • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 24, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Smartwatch AI could spot Parkinson's years before symptoms
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether an artificial intelligence model can estimate a person's risk of developing Parkinson's disease. Participants aged 50 and older who have certain early warning signs—like REM sleep behavior disorder, drops in blood pressure upon standing, or reduced sense …
Sponsor: Queen Mary University of London • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 22, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Do brain monitors fool seizure kids? study aims to find out
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study will check if two common brain monitors used during anesthesia (BIS and Sedline) give accurate readings in children with severe seizure disorders. Researchers will compare these monitors to a standard EEG in 40 children under 16. The goal is to make anesthesia safer fo…
Sponsor: Telethon Kids Institute • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 19, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Blindness may boost your sense of taste and smell, scientists say
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study investigates whether people with central or peripheral vision loss develop heightened senses of taste and smell. Researchers will measure brain responses to sweet and vanilla flavors in 50 visually impaired adults and compare them to sighted controls. The goal is to un…
Sponsor: Centre Hospitalier Universitaire Dijon • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 18, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could early markers unlock treatments for a rare childhood disease?
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study follows babies and young children (up to age 5) who have a genetic diagnosis of ataxia telangiectasia (A-T), a rare disease that affects movement and immunity. Researchers use brain and lung scans, blood tests, and movement analysis to spot early signs of disease progr…
Sponsor: University of Nottingham • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 18, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Scientists track hidden brain tumors in children with rare genetic condition
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study looks at children with Von Hippel-Lindau (VHL) disease, a rare genetic condition that causes tumors in the brain and spinal cord. Researchers want to understand how these tumors grow over time and what factors predict when a child will need surgery. By reviewing medica…
Sponsor: Assistance Publique - Hôpitaux de Paris • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 17, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could a sleep disorder hold the key to Parkinson's pain?
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study investigates primary parkinsonian pain (PPP), a severe and hard-to-treat pain type in Parkinson's disease. Researchers want to see if PPP is linked to REM sleep behavior disorder (RBD), a condition where people act out their dreams. About 300 people with Parkinson's wi…
Sponsor: University Hospital, Clermont-Ferrand • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 16, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Nerves before a scope: does anxiety make ERCP harder to tolerate?
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study looks at whether feeling anxious before an ERCP procedure makes the experience more uncomfortable or harder for patients to cooperate. Adults undergoing ERCP with conscious sedation will fill out anxiety questionnaires before and comfort surveys after the procedure. Do…
Sponsor: Mandip Rai • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 15, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Scientists hunt for fingerprints of a genetic form of Parkinson's
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study aims to find unique biological and clinical markers for a specific genetic form of Parkinson's disease linked to the LRRK2 gene. Researchers will compare 10 people with LRRK2-related Parkinson's to 10 people with sporadic Parkinson's using blood tests, brain MRI scans,…
Sponsor: Fondazione Policlinico Universitario Agostino Gemelli IRCCS • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 12, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Brain zap study probes inflammation link in Parkinson's
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study investigates whether deep brain stimulation (DBS) of the subthalamic nucleus alters inflammation in people with Parkinson's disease. Researchers will measure inflammatory and neurodegenerative markers in the blood of 90 participants before and after DBS surgery, compar…
Sponsor: Fondazione Policlinico Universitario Agostino Gemelli IRCCS • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 01, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Wearable sensors could bring duchenne monitoring home
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether a wearable sensor (Syde device) can reliably measure arm and hand function in boys with Duchenne muscular dystrophy who can no longer walk. Current tests are done in clinics and may miss small changes. The goal is to see if home-based digital monitoring i…
Sponsor: Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de Liege • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:02 UTC
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Blood test clues for mental health disorders?
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study will examine whether certain RNA molecules in the blood are different in people with psychiatric disorders like schizophrenia, depression, bipolar disorder, OCD, and panic disorder. Researchers will compare these molecules in patients who are not currently on medicatio…
Sponsor: Carmen Concerto • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:02 UTC
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Cutting-Edge DNA sequencing could end diagnostic nightmares for brain disorders
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study will test two advanced DNA sequencing methods—long-read sequencing and optical genome mapping—to find hidden genetic causes of neurogenetic diseases. Researchers will analyze skin biopsy samples from 304 people aged 6 to 60 who have or may have these conditions. The go…
Sponsor: University Hospital, Bordeaux • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:01 UTC
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Veterans with vision loss may get new rehab tools
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study aims to develop new methods to help veterans with vision loss caused by age-related macular degeneration. About 20 veterans aged 50 and older with reduced vision will take part. Researchers will measure how well they recognize objects and how their brains respond befor…
Sponsor: VA Office of Research and Development • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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New study tracks safety of eplontersen in patients with liver transplants
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis observational study monitors the long-term safety of eplontersen, a treatment for transthyretin amyloidosis, in patients who have had a liver transplant or have severe liver impairment. Researchers will track side effects, lab changes, and serious health events in about 320 …
Sponsor: AstraZeneca • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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French biobank aims to unlock secrets of rare brain vessel diseases
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study will collect blood samples and medical information from 600 adults with rare diseases affecting blood vessels in the brain and eye, such as CADASIL and cavernous angioma. The goal is to create a long-term biobank that researchers can use to find biomarkers and better u…
Sponsor: Assistance Publique - Hôpitaux de Paris • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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Parkinson's Patients' rhythm skills tested on and off medication
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study looks at how dopamine levels affect the ability to keep a steady beat in people with early-stage Parkinson's disease. 34 participants will do simple tapping tasks both on their usual levodopa medication and after skipping it for 12 hours. The goal is to understand whet…
Sponsor: McMaster University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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Brain implant study aims to unlock secrets of Parkinson's sleep problems
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study looks at how a brain region called the subthalamic nucleus (STN) is involved in sleep and wakefulness in people with Parkinson's disease. Researchers will record brain activity during sleep using special electrodes already implanted for deep brain stimulation. The goal…
Sponsor: University Hospital, Grenoble • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:06 UTC
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3D-Printed brain models could make aneurysm repair safer
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study looks at whether using a 3D-printed copy of a patient's brain aneurysm can help doctors plan treatment and avoid problems. About 40 adults with unruptured aneurysms will have their aneurysm printed from scans, then doctors will practice the procedure on the model befor…
Sponsor: University Hospital, Brest • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:05 UTC
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Gene therapy readiness check: new study maps virus immunity in muscle disease patients
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study will test blood samples from 450 people aged 6 to 60 with inherited neuromuscular diseases to see if they have antibodies that could block gene therapy viruses (AAVs). The goal is to understand how common these antibodies are and which patients might be good candidates…
Sponsor: Genethon • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:04 UTC
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Brain implant study aims to decode Parkinson's mental symptoms
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study looks at brain activity recorded from deep brain stimulation (DBS) devices in 20 people with Parkinson's disease. Researchers want to see if certain brain signals are linked to symptoms like sudden anxiety, impulse control problems, and hallucinations. Participants wil…
Sponsor: King's College London • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:04 UTC
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Parkinson's study tests Brain-Boosting exercises to improve daily life
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study explores whether dual-task training—doing two things at once, like walking while solving a puzzle—can improve self-efficacy (confidence) and physical function in people with Parkinson's disease. Researchers will compare different training types (motor-cognitive vs moto…
Sponsor: Alvaro Reyes • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:39 UTC
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New study aims to spot Parkinson's early with simple blood, urine, and stool tests
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis observational study will enroll 200 people—100 with Parkinson's disease, 50 with related conditions, and 50 healthy controls—to find molecular markers in blood, urine, and stool that can distinguish Parkinson's from atypical parkinsonism. Participants provide samples and und…
Sponsor: International Institute of Molecular and Cell Biology in Warsaw • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:38 UTC
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Wearable sensors could transform CMT1A monitoring
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study will use wearable activity trackers to measure how much people with Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease type 1A (CMT1A) move at home. Researchers want to see if sensor data matches standard clinical tests. The goal is to improve patient follow-up and support future trials of n…
Sponsor: University Hospital, Limoges • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:36 UTC
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New care pathway aims to ease the shock of Parkinson's diagnosis
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis pilot study will test a flexible, home-based care pathway for 100 people newly diagnosed with Parkinson's disease and their caregivers. The program includes questionnaires and educational tools to help patients and families better understand the disease and manage their care…
Sponsor: University Hospital, Toulouse • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:32 UTC
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300 belgian kids to help unlock growth Hormone's metabolic secrets
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study will follow 300 Belgian children with growth hormone deficiency for three years to see how their bodies respond to daily or weekly growth hormone shots. Researchers will measure growth, weight, blood sugar, fats, and other health markers. The goal is to understand whic…
Sponsor: Cliniques universitaires Saint-Luc- Université Catholique de Louvain • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:31 UTC
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Smart sensors could revolutionize dementia monitoring at home
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study will test if wearable sensors can effectively monitor symptoms and daily function in people with frontotemporal dementia (FTD). Sixty adults with FTD will wear pendant and wrist sensors for two weeks at a time, every six months over two years. The goal is to develop di…
Sponsor: BioSensics • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:30 UTC
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Maryland study aims to uncover hidden racial gaps in brain condition care
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study will look at how common Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus (NPH) is in Maryland and whether race or zip code affects access to care. Researchers will provide education to patients, primary care doctors, and community health workers, then track how many people get referred t…
Sponsor: Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:30 UTC
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New study aims to keep macular disease patients on track with eye injections
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether a personalized care approach helps patients with chronic macular diseases (like wet age-related macular degeneration and diabetic macular edema) attend their regular eye injection appointments. Many patients skip these vital treatments, risking further vi…
Sponsor: Singapore Eye Research Institute • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:29 UTC
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Teen depression study tracks heartbeats and family bonds
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study looks at how heart rate variability (a measure of stress response) relates to emotional control and parent-teen relationships in 74 adolescents with depression. Teens will wear a Fitbit while sleeping for a week and fill out questionnaires. The goal is to better unders…
Sponsor: University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:29 UTC
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Can eye scans and fluid predict who will develop a complication after retinal detachment repair?
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study will enroll 50 adults with a specific type of retinal detachment to look for clues in eye fluid and images that might predict a complication called PVR. Participants will receive standard surgery plus extra non-invasive eye scans and a sample of their eye fluid taken d…
Sponsor: University College, London • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:29 UTC
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New study aims to unravel Parkinson's protein mysteries
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study looks at how abnormal proteins, like alpha-synuclein and tau, build up and affect brain function in people with Parkinson's disease. Researchers will use brain scans, blood tests, and skin biopsies to track these changes. The goal is to find better ways to diagnose and…
Sponsor: University of Pavia • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:28 UTC
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Brain ultrasound may help decide on shunt surgery for hydrocephalus
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether a non-invasive brain ultrasound can predict which patients with suspected normal pressure hydrocephalus will improve after shunt surgery. Researchers will measure brain pulsatility before a lumbar puncture and again one year later. The goal is to see if t…
Sponsor: University Hospital, Tours • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:26 UTC
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Breathing test may replace overnight sleep studies for CPAP settings
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study looks at whether a quick, non-invasive breathing test called impulse oscillometry (IOS) can help doctors find the right pressure settings for sleep apnea machines. Currently, patients often need an overnight sleep study to determine the correct pressure. The study will…
Sponsor: Mustafa Kemal University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:24 UTC
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Hidden fracture risk in kids with SMA under spotlight
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study looks at bone health in children with spinal muscular atrophy (SMA), a condition that causes muscle weakness. Researchers want to find out how common fractures are and whether newer SMA treatments affect bone strength. They will review medical records from about 550 ch…
Sponsor: Sheffield Children's NHS Foundation Trust • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:24 UTC
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Can a smart wearable track a rare brain disease at home?
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study will test a wearable device called Syde® in 30 people with progressive supranuclear palsy (PSP-R). The device tracks movement and activity during daily life. Researchers want to see if patients find it easy to use and if the data matches standard clinic tests. The goal…
Sponsor: SYSNAV • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:23 UTC
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Can a driving simulator help recover motor and thinking skills?
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study tests a driving simulator designed to help people with neurological conditions like stroke, Parkinson's, ALS, or mild cognitive impairment improve their motor and thinking skills. About 60 participants (including healthy volunteers) will use the simulator to see if it …
Sponsor: University of Pavia • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:09 UTC
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Hand rehab revolution? early data may predict recovery months ahead
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study follows 60 adults with hand or upper limb injuries to see if improvements in the first weeks of rehab can predict function months later. A digital tool created by a therapist tracks progress and patient feedback. The goal is to help clinicians make better, data-driven …
Sponsor: Hacettepe University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:06 UTC
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Can blood tests spot Alzheimer's risk in all ethnicities? barcelona study aims to find out
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study will check if levels of Alzheimer's-related substances in the blood differ among the main ethnic groups living in central Barcelona. Researchers will also look at how age, income, education, and health conditions affect these levels. The goal is to identify barriers to…
Sponsor: Barcelonabeta Brain Research Center, Pasqual Maragall Foundation • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:06 UTC
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Ultrasound peek at carpal tunnel nerves: diabetes link explored
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study uses ultrasound to measure the size and blood flow of the median nerve in people with carpal tunnel syndrome. Researchers will compare findings between diabetic and non-diabetic patients to see if diabetes affects nerve changes. The goal is to better understand the con…
Sponsor: SB Istanbul Education and Research Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:05 UTC
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Eye movements may reveal hidden memory problems in Huntington's
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study looks at how Huntington's disease impacts autobiographical memory—the ability to recall personal experiences and imagine future events. Researchers will use eye-tracking and neuropsychological tests in 80 participants (patients and healthy controls) to find markers of …
Sponsor: University Hospital, Angers • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:04 UTC
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AI and glucose monitors may predict surgery risks for rare tumors
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study will enroll 200 patients scheduled for surgery to remove rare adrenal tumors called pheochromocytomas or paragangliomas (PPGL). Before surgery, researchers will use a model to predict the risk of severe blood pressure swings during the operation. During surgery, a real…
Sponsor: Peking Union Medical College Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:04 UTC
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500 kids with muscular dystrophy to be tracked in major new study
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study will follow 500 boys aged 1 to 18 with Duchenne or Becker muscular dystrophy for several years. Researchers will track their muscle function, body composition, lab tests, and heart and lung imaging to map how the disease changes over time. The goal is to create a model…
Sponsor: West China Second University Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:04 UTC
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Rare syndrome study aims to map dental and facial patterns
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study looks at the teeth, mouth, and face health of 25 people with Mowat-Wilson syndrome, a rare genetic condition. Researchers will check for cavities, gum disease, and facial features, and ask about quality of life. No treatment is given—the goal is to gather information t…
Sponsor: University of Milan • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:00 UTC
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New study aims to uncover hidden clot risks after major aortic surgery
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study will look at 800 patients who had aortic surgery to understand why some develop dangerous blood clots inside the repaired artery. Researchers want to find out how common these clots are, what puts patients at risk, and how they affect recovery. The goal is to improve c…
Sponsor: Fondazione IRCCS Ca' Granda, Ospedale Maggiore Policlinico • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:00 UTC
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Veterans and first responders get holistic help in new wellness study
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study looks back at data from 80 veterans and first responders who completed a 12-week program that combined mental health support, physical therapy, nutrition advice, and occupational therapy. Researchers want to see if the program helped improve sleep, anxiety, depression,…
Sponsor: Baylor University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:00 UTC
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Can your Brain's expectations fool you? Parkinson's hallucination study seeks answers
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis observational study will examine whether prior expectations increase false perceptions in Parkinson's patients who experience visual hallucinations. About 60 participants, including patients with and without hallucinations and healthy volunteers, will complete a computer-bas…
Sponsor: University Hospital, Grenoble • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:08 UTC
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Heart attack patients may benefit from a simple educational video before procedure
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether a short educational video, shown alongside standard information, can help first-time heart attack patients better understand their upcoming heart catheterization and feel less anxious. About 140 participants will be randomly assigned to receive either sta…
Sponsor: Tobias Schreiber • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:08 UTC
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Which works better for CMT foot problems: surgery or therapy alone?
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study looks at two ways to help people with Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease (CMT) walk better. One group gets foot surgery followed by rehabilitation, the other gets only physical therapy. Researchers will track walking speed and endurance for up to two years to see which approa…
Sponsor: Peking University Third Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:08 UTC
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Virtual reality could revolutionize how we measure vision loss
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study aims to see if virtual reality tests can better measure how age-related macular degeneration affects daily life compared to standard eye exams. Researchers will enroll 60 participants, including healthy adults and those with the eye condition. The goal is to develop a …
Sponsor: Streetlab • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:07 UTC
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Gut check: how Parkinson's affects digestion before treatment
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study looks at gut changes in people with untreated Parkinson's disease compared to healthy adults. Researchers will measure gut permeability, microbiome, and transit time using stool samples, X-rays, and optional endoscopy. The goal is to better understand early gut involve…
Sponsor: Universitaire Ziekenhuizen KU Leuven • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:06 UTC
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New study aims to unravel fatigue in common nerve disease
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis pilot study looks at fatigue in people with Charcot-Marie-Tooth type 1A (CMT1A), a nerve disorder affecting arms and legs. Researchers will compare 22 patients with 22 healthy volunteers to measure how fatigue affects walking and balance. They use tests like muscle strength …
Sponsor: University Hospital, Strasbourg, France • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:06 UTC
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New registry aims to improve care for muscular dystrophy patients
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study is creating a registry for people with Duchenne and Becker muscular dystrophy, as well as symptomatic female carriers. The goal is to collect health data and quality-of-life information to monitor how new therapies work in real-world settings. Up to 1,500 participants …
Sponsor: Dr. Andreas Ziegler • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:05 UTC
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New digital health tool aims to simplify care for patients with multiple chronic illnesses
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study tests a new digital health tool designed to help adults aged 40 and older who have two or more long-term health conditions, like high blood pressure, diabetes, or depression. The tool includes an electronic system to guide doctors, telemedicine for specialist visits, a…
Sponsor: Centre for Chronic Disease Control, India • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:03 UTC
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Rare pain condition under the microscope: no treatment, just answers
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study aims to better understand pain in people with a rare genetic form of arthrogryposis (stiff joints) caused by a PIEZO2 mutation. About 12 participants aged 10 and older will track their pain daily for two weeks using simple questionnaires and body charts. No drugs or tr…
Sponsor: University Hospital, Grenoble • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:13 UTC
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THC dosing study aims to uncover how cannabis compound alters mind and body
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study looks at how different amounts of oral THC (the main psychoactive ingredient in cannabis) affect mood, heart rate, and drug feelings in healthy adults who have used cannabis before. Participants will take either a low, medium, or high dose of THC or a placebo during fo…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: University of Calgary • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:12 UTC
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Elderly AMD patients to test Easy-to-Use home vision tracker
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study aims to see if elderly patients with age-related macular degeneration (AMD) find a new web-based eye-tracking system easy and acceptable to use at home. The system is designed to help patients monitor their vision without frequent clinic visits. Thirty patients aged 55…
Sponsor: Tan Tock Seng Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:11 UTC
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AI chatbots may change how patients feel before a doctor visit
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study will survey 400 adults visiting a urology clinic for the first time. Researchers want to learn if patients who use AI chat tools (like ChatGPT) before their appointment feel more or less anxious, satisfied, and informed compared to those who don't. Participants fill ou…
Sponsor: Dr Abdurrahman Yurtaslan Ankara Oncology Training and Research Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:09 UTC
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New MRI scan could pinpoint epilepsy hotspots without surgery
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study explores whether a special MRI technique called CEST can locate the brain area causing seizures in people with drug-resistant epilepsy. Researchers will scan 20 patients before surgery and compare the MRI results with standard methods. If it works, this could reduce th…
Sponsor: Fondation Ophtalmologique Adolphe de Rothschild • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:09 UTC
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Smart sensors could revolutionize Huntington's monitoring
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study aims to see if wearable sensors and digital health tools can accurately track symptoms of Huntington's disease over 12 months. About 75 adults with and without Huntington's will wear sensors on their wrist, ankle, and pendant to measure daily activity, and complete spe…
Sponsor: BioSensics • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:09 UTC
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New study to check if jaundice device misses Darker-Skinned babies
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study will check if a standard jaundice test (a light meter on the skin) works equally well for newborns of all skin colors. About 510 babies will have their skin color classified and their jaundice levels measured both with the meter and a blood test. The goal is to see if …
Sponsor: Assistance Publique - Hôpitaux de Paris • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:08 UTC
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New telemedicine approach aims to catch decline in fragile patients early
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis observational study will follow 100 medically fragile adults with conditions like stroke, multiple sclerosis, Parkinson's disease, or certain fractures. The goal is to see if remote check-ins via video calls can reliably spot declines in mobility and thinking, compared to in…
Sponsor: Azienda Sanitaria Locale CN2 Alba-Bra • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:05 UTC
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Parkinson's patients watched for 5 years after experimental injection
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study follows 6 people with Parkinson's disease who already received an experimental injection called RGL-193. Researchers will check their safety and brain enzyme activity over 5 years. No new treatment is given—this is just observation to see how the injection holds up lon…
Sponsor: Anhui Provincial Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:03 UTC
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Scientists track eye disease patterns to speed future cures
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study looks back at medical records of 200 people with inherited retinal diseases, like retinitis pigmentosa and Stargardt disease. Researchers will analyze vision tests and eye scans to see how these diseases progress and how genetics affect symptoms. The goal is to find be…
Sponsor: IRCCS San Raffaele • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:02 UTC
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Can a phone app predict falls in Parkinson's?
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study will test if a smartphone app can accurately measure fall risk in people with Parkinson's disease. Researchers will compare app results before and after adjusting medication in 100 participants. The goal is to see if the app can help doctors better manage fall risk.
Sponsor: Taipei Medical University Shuang Ho Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:00 UTC
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Wearable EEG gadget aims to perfect seizure drug dosing at home
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether a wearable device that records brain waves, heart rate, and movement at home can help doctors better adjust the dose of the seizure drug fenfluramine for people with Dravet syndrome or Lennox-Gastaut syndrome. Twenty patients will wear the device for 3-7 …
Sponsor: Byteflies • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:56 UTC
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New study probes emotional toll of SMA screening on new parents
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study looks at how parents feel after their newborn is screened for spinal muscular atrophy (SMA). Researchers will interview 36 parents in two French regions to understand their anxiety, stress, and support needs. The goal is to improve how screening results are shared and …
Sponsor: University Hospital, Strasbourg, France • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:54 UTC
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Blood and urine may hold clues to rare breathing condition
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study aims to find biological markers in blood and urine that could explain congenital central hypoventilation syndrome (CCHS), a rare disorder where the brain fails to control breathing during sleep. Researchers will collect samples from 40 adults with CCHS and healthy volu…
Sponsor: Assistance Publique - Hôpitaux de Paris • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:53 UTC
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AI-Powered smartwatch could forecast Parkinson's worsening
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study will test whether artificial intelligence (AI) can predict how Parkinson's disease will progress and how patients will respond to medication. One hundred people with Parkinson's will wear a smartwatch and use a mobile app for one year. The AI models will analyze data f…
Sponsor: University Hospital, Toulouse • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:51 UTC
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Italian doctors unite to standardize brain stimulation for Parkinson's
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study brings together 30 Italian experts to agree on the best ways to use deep brain stimulation (DBS) for Parkinson's disease. DBS uses electrical pulses to improve movement problems, but practices vary widely. Through a series of surveys, the experts will develop clear gui…
Sponsor: University Magna Graecia • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:51 UTC
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Simulator-Based assessment of driving performance in patients with Parkinson's disease and multiple sclerosis
Not yet recruitingThis prospective observational study investigates whether driving performance measured in a standardized driving simulator differs between people with Parkinson's disease, people with multiple sclerosis, and healthy drivers. Participants will complete a standardized simulated dr…
Sponsor: University Hospital Olomouc
Last updated Sep 09, 2026 15:00 UTC
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The effect of stress ball use during femoral arterial sheath removal after coronary angiography on pain, anxiety, patient satisfaction, and hemodynamic parameters
Not yet recruitingThis randomized controlled trial aims to evaluate the effects of stress ball use during femoral arterial sheath removal after coronary angiography on pain, anxiety, patient satisfaction, and hemodynamic parameters. A total of 34 patients will be randomly assigned in a 1:1 ratio t…
Sponsor: Mersin University
Last updated Sep 09, 2026 15:00 UTC
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The dynamic mechanism of mindfulness intervention for emotional distress (MIED) based on ecological moment measurement
Not yet recruitingThe goal of this clinical trial is to examine how a mindfulness-based intervention (MIED) affects the moment-to-moment, lagged relationships between mechanism variables at the levels of feelings, thoughts, and behaviors and outcomes (anxiety and depression) in individuals experie…
Sponsor: Peking University
Last updated Sep 09, 2026 15:00 UTC