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Can Lab-Grown brain cells replace what Parkinson's destroys?
⭐️ CURE ⭐️ Recruiting nowThis early-stage trial tests whether transplanting lab-grown dopamine-producing cells into the brains of people with Parkinson's disease is safe and might help replace the cells lost to the disease. About 7 adults with Parkinson's who have not responded well to standard medicatio…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: University of California, San Diego • Aim: ⭐️ CURE ⭐️
Last updated Aug 18, 2026 03:00 UTC
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New universal flu vaccine enters human testing
⭐️ VACCINE ⭐️ Recruiting nowThis study tests an experimental flu vaccine called BPL-1357, given as a shot or nasal spray, to see if it is safe and can protect against multiple flu types. About 129 healthy adults aged 18-55 will receive the vaccine or a placebo, then be exposed to a flu virus in a controlled…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) • Aim: ⭐️ VACCINE ⭐️
Last updated Aug 18, 2026 03:00 UTC
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New mRNA HIV vaccines enter early human testing
⭐️ VACCINE ⭐️ Recruiting nowThis early-stage trial will test two experimental mRNA vaccines designed to teach the immune system to make antibodies that target HIV. About 42 adults with well-controlled HIV will receive the vaccines and then temporarily pause their regular HIV medication under close monitorin…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) • Aim: ⭐️ VACCINE ⭐️
Last updated Aug 18, 2026 03:00 UTC
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Could an inhaled sedative quiet the Brain's migraine alarm?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis trial tests whether inhaling a sedative called dexmedetomidine can reduce the brain's oversensitivity that drives chronic migraine. Researchers will measure changes in pain-related biomarkers and nerve signals in people with early chronic migraine. The goal is to see if this…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Beni-Suef University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 18, 2026 03:00 UTC
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Brain training tailored to deficits may curb relapse and crime
Disease control Recruiting nowThis trial tests whether matching cognitive training to a person's specific thinking deficits can improve real-world outcomes for incarcerated individuals with substance use disorders. Participants are assigned to one of two types of training—one targeting attention to context, t…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: The Mind Research Network • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 18, 2026 03:00 UTC
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New hope for colorectal cancer: experimental drug faces off against avastin
Disease control Recruiting nowThis Phase 3 trial is testing whether a new medicine called PF-08634404, combined with standard chemotherapy, works better than the current treatment Avastin plus chemo for people whose colorectal cancer has spread. About 800 participants who have not had prior treatment for meta…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Pfizer • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 18, 2026 03:00 UTC
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Can a Dual-Drug combo shrink lung tumors before surgery?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis trial is testing whether combining two immunotherapy drugs, cemiplimab and dupilumab, can safely and effectively shrink tumors in people with early-stage, operable non-small cell lung cancer. Participants receive both drugs before their scheduled surgery, and researchers wil…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Centre hospitalier de l'Université de Montréal (CHUM) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 18, 2026 03:00 UTC
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New trial tests smarter radiation to protect memory in lung cancer patients
Disease control Recruiting nowThis phase III trial is testing whether a precise, high-dose radiation technique called stereotactic radiosurgery (SRS) is better at preserving memory and thinking than the current standard of whole brain radiation that avoids the hippocampus (the brain's memory center) plus a dr…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: NRG Oncology • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 18, 2026 03:00 UTC
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New hope for tough lung cancer: targeted pill alisertib under study
Disease control Recruiting nowThis Phase 2 trial tests the drug alisertib in 120 people with extensive stage small cell lung cancer that has worsened after standard treatments like chemotherapy and immunotherapy. The goal is to see if alisertib can shrink tumors or slow the disease, and to identify which pati…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Puma Biotechnology, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 18, 2026 03:00 UTC
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Last-Resort drug access opens for advanced pancreatic cancer patients
Disease control AVAILABLEThis program offers daraxonrasib to adults with metastatic pancreatic cancer that has worsened after prior treatment and who have no other good options. It is for patients who cannot join ongoing clinical trials. The goal is to provide access to this experimental drug when no sta…
Sponsor: Revolution Medicines, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 18, 2026 03:00 UTC
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New lung cancer drug shows promise in early trial
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a new medicine called PF-08634404, given alone or with chemotherapy, for adults with early or locally advanced non-small cell lung cancer. The trial has three parts: before surgery, after surgery if cancer remains, or after chemoradiation. Researchers will check …
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Pfizer • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 18, 2026 03:00 UTC
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New pill shows promise against tough blood cancers
Disease control Recruiting nowThis phase 2 study tests an oral drug called nemtabrutinib in about 490 people with blood cancers like chronic lymphocytic leukemia, non-Hodgkin lymphoma, and Waldenstrom's macroglobulinemia. The goal is to see if the drug can shrink tumors and control the cancer, while also chec…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 18, 2026 03:00 UTC
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New pill aims to ease sickle cell anemia without pain crises
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a drug called SIL-8301 (senicapoc) in 105 adults with sickle cell disease who have low hemoglobin but few pain crises. Participants take the drug or a placebo daily for 24 weeks, along with their usual hydroxyurea. The main goal is to see if the drug raises hemog…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Biossil Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 18, 2026 03:00 UTC
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New device aims to clear lung clots fast
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study will test a device called EkoSonic in 30 Chinese patients with acute pulmonary embolism (blood clots in the lungs). The device uses ultrasound to help break up clots while delivering clot-busting medicine. The main goal is to see if it improves heart function within 48…
Sponsor: Boston Scientific Corporation • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 18, 2026 03:00 UTC
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New drug aims to stop nosebleeds in rare blood vessel disorder
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests an experimental drug called ATV-1601 in people with moderate to severe HHT, a condition that causes frequent nosebleeds and anemia. The trial has two parts: first, participants receive either the drug or a placebo to check safety and effectiveness; then, all elig…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Atavistik Bio, Inc • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 18, 2026 03:00 UTC
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Omega-7 oil: a new heart helper?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study looks at whether taking omega-7 oil (palmitoleic acid) can improve cholesterol levels and help control appetite in healthy adults. About 110 participants will take omega-7 capsules daily for 24 weeks and have their blood and health checked. The goal is to see if this n…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 18, 2026 03:00 UTC
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Smart drugs take on rare salivary gland cancer in new trial
Disease control Recruiting nowThis phase II trial is testing whether newer targeted drugs (trastuzumab emtansine and trastuzumab deruxtecan) work better than standard chemotherapy plus trastuzumab for people with HER2-positive or HER2-low salivary gland cancer that has come back, spread, or cannot be removed.…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: NRG Oncology • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 18, 2026 03:00 UTC
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Hope for Alzheimer's psychosis: new drug aims to stop relapses
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests an investigational drug called KarXT to see if it can prevent the return of psychosis (like hallucinations or delusions) in people with Alzheimer's disease. About 410 participants aged 55-90 will receive either KarXT or a placebo for 38 weeks. The main goal is to…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Karuna Therapeutics, Inc., a Bristol Myers Squibb company • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 18, 2026 03:00 UTC
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New combo aims to shrink tumors and cut radiation for young cancer patients
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether adding the immunotherapy drug nivolumab to standard chemotherapy (gemcitabine and cisplatin) before radiation therapy is safe and effective for children and young adults (up to age 21) with newly diagnosed nasopharyngeal carcinoma. The goal is to see if t…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 18, 2026 03:00 UTC
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New drug combo aims to outperform standard therapy for Hard-to-Treat blood cancers
Disease control Recruiting nowThis phase 3 trial is testing whether a new drug, nemtabrutinib, combined with venetoclax works better than the current standard of venetoclax plus rituximab for people with relapsed or refractory chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL) or small lymphocytic lymphoma (SLL). About 735 p…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 18, 2026 03:00 UTC
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Can a new biologic drug prevent COPD Flare-Ups?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis phase 2 trial tests whether galvokimig, an experimental biologic drug, can reduce the number of moderate-to-severe COPD flare-ups in people with chronic bronchitis. About 400 adults aged 40 to 80 with moderate-to-severe COPD will receive either galvokimig or a placebo as an …
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: UCB Biopharma SRL • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 18, 2026 03:00 UTC
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Could a blood pressure drug help fight bone cancer?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-phase study tests a combination of two drugs—losartan (a blood pressure medicine) and sunitinib (a cancer drug)—in people aged 10 and older with osteosarcoma (a type of bone cancer) that has returned or not responded to treatment. The main goal is to find the safest do…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: University of Colorado, Denver • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 18, 2026 03:00 UTC
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New hope for bladder cancer: experimental drug trial now recruiting
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a new medicine, PF-08634404, in adults with advanced bladder cancer that has spread. Some participants receive the drug alone, while others get it combined with another cancer drug. The goal is to check safety, how well it works, and how it affects the body. Abou…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Pfizer • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 18, 2026 03:00 UTC
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New pill hopes to slow rare brain disease in kids
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests an oral drug called nizubaglustat in children and teens aged 4 and older with Niemann-Pick type C disease, a rare genetic disorder that affects movement and thinking. Participants will take the drug or a placebo for 18 months to see if it slows the disease and im…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Azafaros B.V. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 18, 2026 03:00 UTC
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AI-Powered radiation adjusts in real time to fight brain tumors
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a new way to deliver radiation therapy for people with diffuse glioma, a type of brain tumor. Instead of giving the same dose throughout treatment, doctors will use MRI and PET scans taken during treatment to adjust the radiation dose to target resistant areas an…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Tata Memorial Centre • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 18, 2026 03:00 UTC
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Blood test may spot breast cancer return before symptoms appear
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether a blood test that looks for cancer DNA (ctDNA) can find breast cancer returning earlier than usual scans or exams. About 976 people with HR-positive/HER2-negative early breast cancer who had surgery will give blood samples over time. If the test shows sig…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: MedSIR • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 18, 2026 03:00 UTC
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Poop pills may help lymphoma patients tolerate powerful cancer treatment
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether fecal microbiota transplantation (FMT) can reduce gut-related side effects from antibiotics in 40 adults with B-cell lymphoma who are receiving standard CAR-T cell therapy. Participants will receive FMT alongside their cancer treatment to see if it improv…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: M.D. Anderson Cancer Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 18, 2026 03:00 UTC
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New asthma drug could cut attacks with just two shots a year
Disease control Recruiting nowThis phase 3 trial tests whether GB-0895, given every 6 months, can reduce asthma attacks in adults and teens (ages 12–80) with severe asthma that isn't controlled by standard inhalers. About 786 participants will receive either GB-0895 or a placebo, and researchers will track ho…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Generate Biomedicines • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 18, 2026 03:00 UTC
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Old drug, new hope? spironolactone trial targets lung blood vessel damage
Disease control Recruiting nowThis phase 2 study tests whether spironolactone, a drug already used for fluid retention, can improve exercise capacity and blood vessel function in people with pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH). About 70 adults with PAH will receive either spironolactone or a placebo for 24 …
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: National Institutes of Health Clinical Center (CC) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 18, 2026 03:00 UTC
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New drug cocktail aims to slow prostate cancer spread
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether adding an experimental drug called PDS01ADC to standard chemotherapy (docetaxel) can help men with prostate cancer that has spread to other parts of the body. About 86 men with either castration-sensitive or castration-resistant metastatic prostate cancer…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 18, 2026 03:00 UTC
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New eye drug aims to stop diabetic vision loss
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-stage trial tests an experimental drug called RO7663498, given as an injection into the eye, for people with diabetic retinopathy. The main goal is to check safety and how the drug moves through the body. About 30 participants will receive multiple doses to see if it i…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Hoffmann-La Roche • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 18, 2026 03:00 UTC
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New hope for advanced breast cancer: experimental drug HLD-0117 enters human testing
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-phase study tests a new drug called HLD-0117 in about 33 women with a type of advanced breast cancer (ER-positive) that has spread and stopped responding to standard therapies. The main goals are to check the drug's safety and find the right dose, while also seeing if …
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Janssen Research & Development, LLC • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 18, 2026 03:00 UTC
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New radiation approach before surgery for rare adrenal cancer
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-phase trial tests giving radiation therapy before surgery to people whose adrenal cancer has come back. The goal is to find a safe radiation dose and see if it helps shrink tumors before removal. About 32 adults with resectable recurrent ACC will receive daily radiatio…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 18, 2026 03:00 UTC
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New targeted combo aims to outsmart KRAS lung cancer
Disease control Recruiting nowThis Phase 3 trial tests whether adding the targeted drug calderasib to the immunotherapy pembrolizumab helps people with a specific KRAS G12C-mutated lung cancer live longer without their cancer growing. About 675 participants with advanced non-squamous non-small cell lung cance…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 18, 2026 03:00 UTC
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Can a new heart valve match the safety of proven ones?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis trial tests whether a new transcatheter heart valve (Myval) works as safely and effectively as two existing valves (Sapien and Evolut) in people with severe aortic stenosis, a condition where the heart's main valve narrows. About 768 patients who are eligible for valve repla…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Meril Life Sciences Pvt. Ltd. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 18, 2026 03:00 UTC
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Could a blood trait change how we dose chemo?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether adjusting cancer drug doses for people with the Duffy null blood trait can reduce treatment delays and dangerous fevers. About 90 participants with multiple myeloma or triple-negative breast cancer will receive standard chemotherapy with modified dosing g…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Andrew Hantel, MD • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 18, 2026 03:00 UTC
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Combination therapy aims to outsmart tough lymphoma
Disease control Recruiting nowThis phase 2 trial tests whether adding the drug nemtabrutinib to a CAR T-cell therapy called brexu-cel can help people with mantle cell lymphoma that has come back or not responded to treatment. Nemtabrutinib blocks a protein that helps cancer cells grow, while brexu-cel uses a …
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Vanderbilt-Ingram Cancer Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 18, 2026 03:00 UTC
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New weight loss drugs enter human testing – could they beat placebo?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests two experimental drugs, PF-08653945 and PF-08653944, given alone or together, for weight loss in adults with overweight or obesity. About 872 participants will receive either the drugs or a placebo injection. The main goal is to see how much weight they lose over…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Pfizer • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 18, 2026 03:00 UTC
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New drug AO-252 targets Hard-to-Treat cancers in early trial
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-stage study tests a new drug called AO-252 in people with advanced solid tumors, including those that have spread to the brain. The main goals are to check safety, find the best dose, and see if the drug can shrink tumors or stop them from growing. About 86 adults whos…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: A2A Pharmaceuticals Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 18, 2026 03:00 UTC
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Can better talks boost lupus med adherence? new study aims to find out.
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a program called CO-LEAD that trains doctors to use effective communication strategies and a patient survey to identify barriers to taking lupus medications. Researchers will enroll 480 patients and their clinicians at two academic centers. The goal is to see if …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Duke University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 18, 2026 03:00 UTC
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Can a smartphone app replace physiotherapy for knee pain?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis trial tests whether a smartphone app-guided rehabilitation program (MOKneeTOR) is as effective as traditional hospital-based physiotherapy for people with knee osteoarthritis. Participants will be randomly assigned to either use the app for 24 weeks or attend outpatient phys…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Singapore General Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 18, 2026 03:00 UTC
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New heart procedure could keep AFib away longer
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether adding extra scar lines in the heart, along with the standard vein isolation procedure, helps people with persistent atrial fibrillation stay in normal rhythm longer. About 640 adults aged 18–80 with symptomatic, drug-resistant persistent AFib will be ran…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Boston Scientific Corporation • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 18, 2026 03:00 UTC
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New cell therapy aims to slow vision loss in retinal disease
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-stage study tests a new treatment called C.001 for people with retinal diseases that cause vision loss, such as geographic atrophy and Stargardt disease. The treatment is given as a single injection into the eye. The main goal is to check if it is safe, and researchers…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Cellio Therapeutics Inc • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 18, 2026 03:00 UTC
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New combo therapy aims to tackle tough cancers
Disease control Recruiting nowThis Phase 2 trial tests whether combining pembrolizumab (an immunotherapy) with aldesleukin (IL-2) can shrink tumors in people with advanced melanoma or kidney cancer that hasn't responded to prior treatments. About 78 adults will receive two cycles of the combo in the hospital,…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 18, 2026 03:00 UTC
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New hope for advanced cancers? pfizer launches early trial of PF-08046033
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-stage study tests a new medicine called PF-08046033 in adults with advanced lung, esophageal, or skin cancers that have spread or can't be removed. The main goal is to check safety and find the right dose. Researchers will also look for early signs that the drug may he…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Pfizer • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 18, 2026 03:00 UTC
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Can patients stop Anti-Rejection drugs sooner after transplant?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether patients can safely stop the drug tacrolimus earlier than usual after a stem cell transplant. Tacrolimus is given to prevent graft-versus-host disease (GVHD), but newer methods have lowered GVHD risk. The trial will enroll 50 people with blood cancers and…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Stanford University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 18, 2026 03:00 UTC
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New diabetes drug HM15275 enters Mid-Stage trial
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a new medicine called HM15275 in people with type 2 diabetes. The goal is to see if it can lower blood sugar levels (HbA1c) safely over 36 weeks. About 180 adults who manage their diabetes with diet, exercise, or metformin will take part. Half will get the drug, …
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Hanmi Pharmaceutical Company Limited • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 18, 2026 03:00 UTC
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New drug aims to keep brain tumors at bay after standard therapy
Disease control Recruiting nowThis phase 3 trial tests whether the drug vorasidenib can delay tumor progression in people with IDH-mutant grade 2 or 3 astrocytoma after they finish initial chemoradiotherapy. About 468 participants will receive either vorasidenib or a placebo daily. The main goal is to see if …
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: European Organisation for Research and Treatment of Cancer - EORTC • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 18, 2026 03:00 UTC
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Precision radiation may boost lung cancer treatment
Disease control Recruiting nowThis phase 3 trial tests whether adding a precise, high-dose radiation treatment (SBRT) to standard chemoradiation and immunotherapy improves survival for people with locally advanced non-small cell lung cancer that cannot be surgically removed. About 474 participants will be ran…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: NRG Oncology • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 18, 2026 03:00 UTC
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New hope for tough lung cancer: targeted drug ZL-1310 enters final testing
Disease control Recruiting nowThis Phase 3 trial tests ZL-1310, a drug that delivers chemotherapy directly to cancer cells, in people with small cell lung cancer that has returned after initial treatment. About 480 participants will receive either ZL-1310 or one of three standard treatments. The study aims to…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Zai Lab (Shanghai) Co., Ltd. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 18, 2026 03:00 UTC
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Heart patients may need only one blood thinner after balloon treatment, major trial tests
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study looks at whether taking just one blood thinner (a P2Y12 inhibitor) is as safe and effective as taking two blood thinners (dual antiplatelet therapy) for people with stable heart disease who have a drug-coated balloon procedure without a stent. About 2,170 adults will b…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Gan Lijun • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 18, 2026 03:00 UTC
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New combo therapy aims to boost remission in rare blood cancer
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether adding enasidenib to standard treatment (ASTX727) improves outcomes for people with a high-risk form of myelodysplastic syndrome (MDS) that has a specific gene mutation (IDH2). About 54 adults who have not had prior cancer therapy will be randomly assigne…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 18, 2026 03:00 UTC
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New drug aims to stop breast cancer from coming back in high-risk patients
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a new drug called elacestrant against standard hormone therapy in people with a certain type of early breast cancer (ER+/HER2-) that has spread to lymph nodes and has a high chance of returning. About 4,220 participants will be randomly assigned to receive either…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Stemline Therapeutics, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 18, 2026 03:00 UTC
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Less neck surgery may spare shoulder function in oral cancer patients
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether a less invasive surgery called sentinel lymph node biopsy can replace standard neck dissection for early-stage oral cavity cancer. About 686 patients will be randomly assigned to one of the two procedures. The goal is to see if the gentler approach mainta…
Phase: PHASE2, PHASE3 • Sponsor: NRG Oncology • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 18, 2026 03:00 UTC
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New Dual-Action antibody takes on advanced cancers
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a new drug called AI-081 in people with advanced solid tumors that have spread or cannot be removed by surgery. The drug is a bispecific antibody that targets two proteins (PD-1 and VEGF) involved in cancer growth and immune evasion. The trial has two phases: fir…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: OncoC4, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 18, 2026 03:00 UTC
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Single radiation dose before surgery may improve brain tumor control
Disease control Recruiting nowThis phase I trial is testing whether giving a single, high dose of radiation (radiosurgery) before surgery can help control high grade glioma, a fast-growing brain tumor. About 28 adults with newly diagnosed or previously biopsied high grade glioma will receive radiosurgery foll…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Mayo Clinic • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 18, 2026 03:00 UTC
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Could a simple scan replace invasive heart imaging before bypass surgery?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis trial tests whether planning coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG) using a non-invasive CT scan (CCTA) works as well as the standard invasive angiography (CAG). About 826 people with blocked heart arteries will be randomly assigned to have their surgery planned with one of …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Ruijin Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 18, 2026 03:00 UTC
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New triple therapy aims to boost survival in frail AML patients
Disease control Recruiting nowThis phase 3 trial will test whether adding the drug quizartinib to the standard two-drug combination (venetoclax and azacitidine) helps adults with newly diagnosed acute myeloid leukemia (AML) live longer. The study includes 376 people aged 18 and older who cannot receive intens…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: PETHEMA Foundation • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 18, 2026 03:00 UTC
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Could less surgery be just as good for breast cancer patients?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study looks at women with breast cancer that has spread to lymph nodes under the arm, found before surgery. Normally, doctors remove many lymph nodes, which can cause arm swelling and pain. The trial tests if removing only the first few affected nodes is just as effective fo…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Karolinska Institutet • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 18, 2026 03:00 UTC
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Could probiotics help ovarian cancer patients on chemo?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether taking probiotic supplements can improve the gut and vaginal microbiome in women with advanced or recurrent ovarian cancer who are receiving platinum-based chemotherapy. About 161 participants will be randomly assigned to receive either probiotics or a pl…
Phase: EARLY_PHASE1 • Sponsor: Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 18, 2026 03:00 UTC
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New drug combo aims to outperform standard lung cancer therapy
Disease control Recruiting nowThis phase 3 trial is testing whether a combination of two immunotherapy drugs (nivolumab and relatlimab) plus chemotherapy works better than the current standard (pembrolizumab plus chemotherapy) for people with advanced non-squamous lung cancer whose tumors have PD-L1 levels of…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Bristol-Myers Squibb • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 18, 2026 03:00 UTC
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New hope in blood cancer battle: Next-Gen drug tested against standard therapy
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether a newer drug called pirtobrutinib works better than the current standard drug ibrutinib for people with chronic lymphocytic leukemia or small lymphocytic lymphoma. About 737 adults who need treatment for their cancer will be randomly assigned to receive o…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Loxo Oncology, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 18, 2026 03:00 UTC
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New drug combo trial aims to fight advanced cancers
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a new drug called BMS-986340, alone or with other cancer treatments, in people with advanced solid tumors like lung, colon, or breast cancer. The goal is to find safe doses and check for side effects. About 1,100 adults with tumors that have worsened after standa…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Bristol-Myers Squibb • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 18, 2026 03:00 UTC
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New hope for bladder cancer: targeted drug combo trial launches
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether adding a new targeted medicine (vepugratinib) to two standard cancer drugs can help people with advanced bladder cancer that has a specific genetic change (FGFR3). About 450 adults whose cancer has spread or cannot be removed by surgery will take part. Th…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Eli Lilly and Company • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 18, 2026 03:00 UTC
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New drug cocktail aims to shrink Hard-to-Treat tumors
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether a combination of two drugs (ZEN003694 and talazoparib) can shrink tumors in people with advanced solid cancers that have stopped responding to standard treatments. About 88 adults will take part. Researchers will also look at participants' genes to see if…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 18, 2026 03:00 UTC
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Can a stronger radiation blast tame pancreatic cancer?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis phase III trial tests whether giving a higher dose of radiation can help people with locally advanced pancreatic cancer live longer. Participants must have already had 4-6 months of chemotherapy. The study compares higher-dose radiation to standard care (more chemo, observat…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: NRG Oncology • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 18, 2026 03:00 UTC
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Baby poop refeeding: could it speed up recovery after bowel surgery?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a procedure called mucous fistula refeeding in 120 infants who have a temporary bowel opening (enterostomy). The idea is to take the baby's own stool and put it back into the lower bowel to help it get ready to work again. The goal is to see if this helps babies …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Leipzig • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 18, 2026 03:00 UTC
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New device aims to zap precancerous esophagus cells
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early study tests a new device that uses heat to remove abnormal cells in the esophagus of people with Barrett's esophagus, a condition that can lead to cancer. The study has two parts: first, a small group of people scheduled for esophagus removal surgery will help find the…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Digma Medical Ltd. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 18, 2026 03:00 UTC
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Engineered immune cells take on rare muscle disorders
Disease control Recruiting nowThis Phase 2 trial tests a personalized cell therapy called Descartes-08 for people with dermatomyositis or antisynthetase syndrome, two rare autoimmune diseases that cause muscle weakness and inflammation. The therapy uses a patient's own immune cells, modified to target and red…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Cartesian Therapeutics • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 18, 2026 03:00 UTC
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New drug aimed at stopping lung rejection in transplant patients
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-stage trial tests a drug called fostamatinib in 30 adults who have developed donor-specific antibodies after a lung transplant. These antibodies can attack the new lung and raise the risk of death. Participants take fostamatinib or a placebo for 8 weeks, along with the…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 18, 2026 03:00 UTC
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Can a radioactive compound outsmart resistant neuroblastoma?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-phase trial is exploring whether a radioactive drug called [211At]MABG, given in several smaller doses, is safe and tolerable for children with neuroblastoma that has relapsed or not responded to treatment. The study will include about 10 participants aged 1 year and o…
Phase: EARLY_PHASE1 • Sponsor: Sichuan University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 18, 2026 03:00 UTC
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New hope for Hard-to-Treat cancers: targeted drug combo enters phase 2 trial
Disease control Recruiting nowThis phase 2 trial is testing a drug called calderasib (MK-1084), given alone or with cetuximab, in 150 people with advanced solid tumors that have a specific KRAS G12C mutation. The goal is to see if the cancer shrinks or disappears and to check for side effects. Participants mu…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 18, 2026 03:00 UTC
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New combo therapy aims to boost remission in IDH2-Mutated AML
Disease control Recruiting nowThis phase II trial tests whether adding enasidenib to standard ASTX727 and venetoclax improves remission rates in older adults (or younger unfit patients) with newly diagnosed IDH2-mutated acute myeloid leukemia (AML). About 93 participants will be randomly assigned to receive e…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 18, 2026 03:00 UTC
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Leukemia drug repurposed for hard-to-treat lung cancer in early trial
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-phase study tests gilteritinib, a drug already approved for a type of leukemia, in about 40 adults with ALK-positive non-small cell lung cancer whose tumors no longer respond to standard ALK inhibitors. Participants take gilteritinib tablets daily in 28-day cycles. The…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Astellas Pharma Global Development, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 18, 2026 03:00 UTC
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New HIV drug IAP086 enters first human safety trial
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-stage study tests whether a single dose of an experimental drug called IAP086 is safe in 30 adults with HIV whose virus is already well-controlled by standard antiretroviral therapy. Participants receive one intravenous infusion and are monitored closely for 28 days. T…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 18, 2026 03:00 UTC
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Cancer drug nivolumab takes on EBV-Linked tumors in new trial
Disease control Recruiting nowThis phase 2 trial tests whether the drug nivolumab can slow or stop the growth of Epstein-Barr virus (EBV)-positive lymphoproliferative disorders and non-Hodgkin lymphomas. About 40 people aged 12 and older whose cancers have not responded to standard therapy will receive nivolu…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 18, 2026 03:00 UTC
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New pill targets tough pancreatic cancer mutation
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a new oral drug, VS-7375, alone or with another drug (cetuximab), in 180 people with metastatic pancreatic cancer that has a specific genetic change called KRAS G12D. The goal is to see if the drug shrinks tumors and is safe. Participants must have this mutation …
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Verastem, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 18, 2026 03:00 UTC
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Could a common antibiotic stop a blood cancer before it starts?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether the antibiotic rifaximin can reduce abnormal proteins in people with a precancerous blood condition called IgA MGUS. About 50 adults will either receive the drug or no treatment. The goal is to see if rifaximin can lower the risk of progression to multipl…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 18, 2026 03:00 UTC
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New hope for advanced cancer: APR-1051 enters first human trial
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-stage study tests a new oral drug, APR-1051, in about 90 adults with advanced solid tumors that have not responded to other treatments. The main goals are to check the drug's safety and find the right dose. Researchers will also look for early signs that the drug might…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Aprea Therapeutics • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 18, 2026 03:00 UTC
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Can a Two-Pill combo calm the Gut's inflammatory fire?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-stage trial explores whether adding two experimental capsules, ND-12 and H-6, to standard mesalazine treatment can better control chronic inflammatory diarrhea in adults, including those with active ulcerative colitis. Participants will take the combination or a placeb…
Phase: EARLY_PHASE1 • Sponsor: The Second Hospital of Nanjing Medical University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 18, 2026 03:00 UTC
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New hope for KRAS lung cancer: targeted pill plus immunotherapy in Late-Stage trial
Disease control Recruiting nowThis phase 3 trial tests whether adding the targeted pill calderasib (MK-1084) to the immunotherapy durvalumab helps people with a specific KRAS G12C-mutated lung cancer live longer without their cancer growing. About 310 participants who have finished chemotherapy and radiation …
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 18, 2026 03:00 UTC
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Can a new injection ease heart and lung strain in obesity?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis trial is testing an experimental drug called HS235 in obese adults who have both pulmonary hypertension and heart failure with preserved ejection fraction. The study aims to see if the drug is safe, how it moves through the body, and whether it can improve heart and lung fun…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: 35Pharma Inc • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 18, 2026 03:00 UTC
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Virtual reality could help stroke survivors walk again in the real world
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a new virtual reality (VR) walking therapy for people who have had a stroke within the past 1 to 6 months. Participants will use either a fully immersive VR system that lets them walk over ground in realistic environments, or a semi-immersive VR system on a tread…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Indiana University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 18, 2026 03:00 UTC
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Immune cell boost plus targeted procedure shows promise for inoperable liver tumors
Disease control Recruiting nowThis Phase 2 trial tests whether adding a special immune cell infusion (GKL-006) to a standard procedure that blocks blood flow to tumors (TACE) can shrink liver cancers that cannot be removed by surgery. About 48 adults with unresectable hepatocellular carcinoma will receive the…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Beijing Gene Key Life Technology Co., Ltd • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 18, 2026 03:00 UTC
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Can a new injection slow pulmonary arterial hypertension?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis trial is testing an experimental drug called HS235, given as a shot under the skin, in adults with pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH), a condition where high blood pressure in the lungs makes it hard to breathe and can strain the heart. The study aims to see if adding HS2…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: 35Pharma Inc • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 18, 2026 03:00 UTC
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Engineered immune cells take aim at stubborn leukemia
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-phase trial is testing a new cell therapy called CD83 CAR T cells in 26 adults with acute myeloid leukemia (AML) that has returned or not responded to treatment. The therapy uses a patient's own immune cells, genetically modified to recognize and attack a protein (CD83…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Roswell Park Cancer Institute • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 18, 2026 03:00 UTC
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New proton therapy could outshine standard radiation for deadly cancer complication
Disease control Recruiting nowThis phase III trial tests whether proton craniospinal irradiation (pCSI) can improve survival compared to standard involved-field radiation therapy (IFRT) for patients with breast or non-small cell lung cancer that has spread to the lining of the brain and spinal cord (leptomeni…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: NRG Oncology • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 18, 2026 03:00 UTC
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Can an ancient herbal remedy tame rheumatoid arthritis?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether adding a Chinese herbal formula (Si Miao Xiao Bi Tang) to standard rheumatoid arthritis medication can improve symptoms. About 132 adults with active RA will receive either the herbal medicine or a placebo for 12 weeks. The main goal is to see if more peo…
Phase: PHASE2, PHASE3 • Sponsor: Singapore General Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 18, 2026 03:00 UTC
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New drug combo takes on tough lung cancer
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a new medicine called PF-08634404 given with chemotherapy for adults with extensive-stage small cell lung cancer, a fast-growing cancer that has spread. The trial has two parts: first checking safety, then comparing the new combo to an approved treatment (atezoli…
Phase: PHASE2, PHASE3 • Sponsor: Pfizer • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 18, 2026 03:00 UTC
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New study matches colorectal cancer patients to precision drugs
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests the safety and effectiveness of targeted therapies or immunotherapies in people with metastatic colorectal cancer (cancer that has spread). Participants are assigned to a treatment based on specific biomarkers found in their tumor. The goal is to see if these per…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Hoffmann-La Roche • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 18, 2026 03:00 UTC
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New shot could cut bleeds in kids with hemophilia
Disease control Recruiting nowThis phase 3 trial is testing a drug called fitusiran in about 85 boys aged 1 to under 12 with severe hemophilia A or B, including those with inhibitors that make standard treatments less effective. The drug is given as a regular shot under the skin to help prevent bleeding episo…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Sanofi • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 18, 2026 03:00 UTC
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Can a video call with a coach help inmates beat addiction?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether a virtual session with a peer recovery coach can help incarcerated adults with substance use disorders connect to addiction treatment and recovery resources. About 550 participants in jail will either get the coaching or just standard information. Researc…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Emory University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 18, 2026 03:00 UTC
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Could existing cancer drugs tackle rare tumors? new trial aims to find out
Disease control Recruiting nowThis trial tests whether two approved drugs, dabrafenib and trametinib, can treat rare cancers that have a specific genetic change called BRAF V600. These drugs are already used for melanoma and lung cancer, but researchers want to see if they help people with other cancer types.…
Phase: PHASE2, PHASE3 • Sponsor: Cancer Research UK • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 18, 2026 03:00 UTC
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Engineered immune cells take on metastatic tumors in new trial
Disease control Recruiting nowThis phase 2 trial tests whether a patient's own white blood cells, genetically modified in a lab to recognize and attack their specific tumor mutations, can shrink metastatic cancers. Participants include people with several advanced solid tumors or multiple myeloma who have exh…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 18, 2026 03:00 UTC
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New hope for young AML patients: targeted drug combo tested in phase 2 trial
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests two different drug combinations for younger adults with a specific type of acute myeloid leukemia (CBF-AML). One group gets standard chemotherapy plus a targeted antibody, while the other gets the same chemotherapy plus a newer targeted pill. The goal is to see w…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 18, 2026 03:00 UTC
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New stent graft for aortic arch disease tracked for 10 years
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study follows 125 people who received a special stent graft (GORE TAG TBE) to treat a tear or bulge in the main artery near the heart (aortic arch). The goal is to see how well the device works and how safe it is over 5 to 10 years. Participants are treated as part of their …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: W.L.Gore & Associates • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 18, 2026 03:00 UTC
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Cold war on brain cancer: herpes virus injected into tumors in new trial
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-stage trial tests a modified herpes virus (C5252) injected directly into the brain tumor cavity of 36 adults with recurrent high-grade glioma who have run out of standard options. The goal is to see if the virus is safe and can help control the disease. Participants wi…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: ImmVira Pharma Co. Ltd • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 18, 2026 03:00 UTC
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New drug combo aims to halt blinding eye disease
Disease control Recruiting nowThis phase 3 trial tests two injectable drugs, pozelimab and cemdisiran, alone or together, to slow the growth of geographic atrophy—an advanced form of dry age-related macular degeneration that causes central vision loss. About 975 participants will receive either the drugs or a…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Regeneron Pharmaceuticals • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 18, 2026 03:00 UTC
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New monthly shot could help people with obesity shed pounds
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a once-monthly injection called berobenatide to help adults with overweight or obesity lose weight. About 954 participants will receive either the drug or a placebo for 20 months. The goal is to see if the drug is safe and effective for weight loss, including in …
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Pfizer • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 18, 2026 03:00 UTC
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Can a Dual-Action antibody outsmart resistant tumors?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-stage trial is testing an investigational drug called GIM-122 in adults with advanced solid tumors that have not responded to standard treatments, including PD-1/PD-L1 inhibitors. GIM-122 is a special antibody designed to fight cancer in two ways. The study aims to fin…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Georgiamune Inc • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 18, 2026 03:00 UTC
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Can a new pill quiet the mind? a large trial takes on anxiety
Disease control Recruiting nowThis trial is testing whether an experimental oral medication called SEP-363856 (ulotaront) can reduce anxiety symptoms in adults with generalized anxiety disorder (GAD). About 384 participants will receive either the drug or a placebo daily for 8 weeks. The main goal is to see i…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Otsuka Pharmaceutical Development & Commercialization, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 18, 2026 03:00 UTC
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Electric jolt workouts: a new hope for paralyzed limbs?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether exercise using electrical stimulation can improve muscle strength and endurance in people with lower limb paralysis from conditions like spinal cord injury, stroke, or multiple sclerosis. Participants will use devices that send electrical signals to their…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Louis Stokes VA Medical Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 18, 2026 03:00 UTC
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New combo therapy aims to improve AML treatment for patients with specific gene changes
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-phase trial tests whether adding a menin inhibitor (SNDX-5613) to standard chemotherapy can better control acute myeloid leukemia (AML) in people with certain gene changes (NPM1 or MLL). About 38 newly diagnosed adults will receive the combination to find the safest do…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 18, 2026 03:00 UTC
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New mRNA vaccine combo aims to prevent lung cancer recurrence in High-Risk patients
Disease control Recruiting nowThis phase 3 trial tests whether a personalized mRNA cancer vaccine (intismeran) alone or combined with an immunotherapy drug (pembrolizumab) can prevent non-small cell lung cancer from coming back after complete surgical removal. About 876 people with high-risk stage I lung canc…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 18, 2026 03:00 UTC
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New drug DNL952 enters human testing for pompe disease
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-stage trial is testing a new drug called DNL952 in 32 adults with late-onset Pompe disease. The main goal is to check if the drug is safe and how the body processes it. Participants will receive the drug through an IV infusion at different doses.
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Denali Therapeutics Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 18, 2026 03:00 UTC
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Sound wave device aims to crack hardened heart arteries
Disease control Recruiting nowThis first-in-human study tests a new device called Pulse IVL that uses sound waves to break up calcium buildup in heart arteries. Up to 15 people with coronary artery disease will receive the treatment before getting a stent. The goal is to see if the device is safe and helps op…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Amplitude Vascular Systems, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 18, 2026 03:00 UTC
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Could probiotics be the key to better digestion?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis trial tests whether taking a daily probiotic supplement for 8 weeks can relieve constipation in adults. Participants are randomly assigned to receive either the probiotic or a placebo, and researchers track changes in bowel habits, gut symptoms, and overall well-being throug…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Wecare Probiotics Co., Ltd. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 18, 2026 03:00 UTC
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Blood sugar tracker may extend life in brain cancer patients
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether a continuous glucose monitor (CGM) can help people with glioblastoma, a severe brain cancer, manage their blood sugar levels and potentially live longer. High blood sugar during treatment is linked to worse outcomes, often caused by steroids. The CGM devi…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Mayo Clinic • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 18, 2026 03:00 UTC
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Can a new injection tame chronic hepatitis b?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-stage trial is evaluating an investigational drug called ACT201, given as an injection, to see if it is safe and tolerable. The study first tests single and multiple doses in healthy volunteers, then moves to people with chronic hepatitis B whose virus is already suppr…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Xiamen Amoytop Biotech Co., Ltd. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 18, 2026 03:00 UTC
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Fish oil capsules could ease rare muscle disease
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether omega-3 fatty acid supplements from fish oil, combined with a healthy diet, can reduce disease activity in adults with dermatomyositis, a rare autoimmune disease causing muscle weakness and skin rashes. About 300 participants will take either fish oil cap…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences (NIEHS) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 18, 2026 03:00 UTC
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New drug tested to protect fertility in women with rare tumors
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests the drug nirogacestat in 50 premenopausal women with desmoid tumors (a type of non-cancerous but aggressive growth). The main goal is to see if the drug affects ovarian function, such as menstrual periods and hormone levels. Participants take nirogacestat orally,…
Phase: PHASE4 • Sponsor: SpringWorks Therapeutics, Inc., a healthcare company of Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 18, 2026 03:00 UTC
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Can an app keep mental health patients exercising?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis trial tests whether digital follow-up through a patient portal and exercise app can help people with mental disorders stick to a 12-week high-intensity interval training program. Participants will be randomly assigned to receive either digital follow-up or standard care, wit…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Norwegian University of Science and Technology • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 18, 2026 03:00 UTC
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New drug targets Hard-to-Treat prostate cancer
Disease control Recruiting nowThis phase 2 trial tests a drug called FG-3246, which is designed to seek out and attack prostate cancer cells that have a specific marker (CD46) on their surface. The study will enroll 75 men with metastatic castration-resistant prostate cancer that has worsened after hormone th…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Kyntra Bio • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 18, 2026 03:00 UTC
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Can a simple patch stop diabetes device skin woes?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis trial tests whether a silicone-based or a hydrocolloid patch placed under insulin pumps or glucose monitors can prevent contact dermatitis from coming back in children aged 2-18. Participants will use different patches and attend visits for skin exams, ultrasounds, and quest…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Steno Diabetes Center Copenhagen • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 18, 2026 03:00 UTC
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Could a simple exercise programme boost asthma remission?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis trial tests whether adding a 12-week physical activity promotion programme to standard tezepelumab treatment helps more adults with severe asthma achieve clinical remission. Participants are randomly assigned to receive either standard care alone or standard care plus the pr…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Leeds • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 18, 2026 03:00 UTC
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New drug targets cancer spread in first human trial
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-phase trial tests a new drug called metarrestin in people with advanced solid tumors that have spread (metastasized). The goal is to find a safe dose and see if it can shrink tumors. The study includes adults with pancreatic, breast, or other solid tumors, and children…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 18, 2026 03:00 UTC
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Can a diabetes drug fix liver energy problems in fatty liver disease?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study looks at whether the diabetes drug pioglitazone can improve how the liver processes energy in people with nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) and type 2 diabetes. Researchers will measure liver mitochondrial function using special tracers before and after 16 weeks…
Phase: PHASE4 • Sponsor: The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 18, 2026 03:00 UTC
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New hope for young leukemia patients: targeted chemo combo aims to boost treatment success
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study is for adolescents and young adults (ages not specified) with newly diagnosed Philadelphia chromosome-negative acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL). Researchers want to see if a specific combination of chemotherapy drugs plus the immunotherapy blinatumomab helps more pat…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Dana-Farber Cancer Institute • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 18, 2026 03:00 UTC
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New hope for kidney disease: Zigakibart's Long-Term safety under study
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study looks at the long-term safety of a drug called zigakibart for adults with IgA nephropathy, a kidney disease. It is for people who have already finished a previous zigakibart study. Researchers will monitor side effects and check kidney function over 96 weeks.
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Novartis Pharmaceuticals • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 18, 2026 03:00 UTC
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New asthma drug could help kids breathe easier
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether tezepelumab, an injectable drug, can reduce severe asthma attacks in children aged 5 to 11 with hard-to-control asthma. About 231 kids will receive either tezepelumab or a placebo, alongside their usual asthma medicines. The main goal is to see if the dru…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: AstraZeneca • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 18, 2026 03:00 UTC
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New hope for advanced breast cancer: phase 3 trial launches
Disease control Recruiting nowThis phase 3 trial is testing a new drug called palazestrant (OP-1250) combined with ribociclib against the standard letrozole plus ribociclib for people with ER+, HER2- advanced breast cancer who haven't had prior treatment. About 1,000 participants will be randomly assigned to …
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Olema Pharmaceuticals, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 18, 2026 03:00 UTC
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Hope for kids with rare cancer: new combo therapy shows promise
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether adding the drug dinutuximab to standard chemotherapy and other treatments helps children with high-risk neuroblastoma live longer without their cancer returning. About 478 children and young adults up to age 30 will be randomly assigned to receive either …
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 18, 2026 03:00 UTC
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Can spreading out radiation beat a single dose for brain tumors?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis Phase III trial tests whether giving radiation in three smaller doses (FSRS) works better than a single large dose (SRS) for cancer that has spread to the brain. About 269 adults with lung, breast, melanoma, kidney, or gastrointestinal cancers will be randomly assigned to on…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: NRG Oncology • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 18, 2026 03:00 UTC
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New targeted drug BL-M07D1 enters early human testing for Hard-to-Treat cancers
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-phase trial is testing a new drug called BL-M07D1 in people with advanced HER2-positive or low-expression breast cancer and other solid tumors that have not responded to standard treatments. The study has two parts: first, finding the safest dose, and then testing that…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Sichuan Baili Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 18, 2026 03:00 UTC
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New hope for myeloma patients: could a smart drug outperform standard therapy?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis phase 3 trial will compare two drug combinations for people newly diagnosed with multiple myeloma who are not eligible for or refuse a stem cell transplant. About 500 participants will receive either belantamab mafodotin or daratumumab, both combined with standard drugs (bor…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: PrECOG, LLC. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 18, 2026 03:00 UTC
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Tailored radiation: new trial aims to personalize cancer treatment
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests personalized radiotherapy approaches for people with lung cancer, brain metastases, or other solid tumors. It aims to see if adapting radiation based on how a patient responds is safe and effective. About 45 adults will participate, receiving either extra radiati…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 18, 2026 03:00 UTC
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How far should surgeons go? a trial tests deeper lymph node removal for colon cancer
Disease control Recruiting nowThis trial asks whether removing a wider set of lymph nodes (D3) during left colon cancer surgery improves 5-year survival compared to the standard removal (D2). It enrolls about 1,381 people with adenocarcinoma located between the splenic flexure and rectosigmoid junction. Resea…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Russian Society of Colorectal Surgeons • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 18, 2026 03:00 UTC
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Can a natural compound slow Alzheimer's decline?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis trial is testing whether huperzine A, given as a controlled-release tablet, can improve thinking and daily living skills in people with mild-to-moderate Alzheimer's dementia. Participants will receive either huperzine A, a placebo, or an existing Alzheimer's drug (donepezil)…
Phase: PHASE2, PHASE3 • Sponsor: Wanbangde Pharmaceutical Group Co., LTD • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 18, 2026 03:00 UTC
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New hope for rare blood cancers: pacritinib trial opens for teens and adults
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests an oral drug called pacritinib in people aged 12 and older with myelodysplastic syndromes (MDS) or related blood cancers (MDS/MPN). The goal is to find the best dose and see if it can shrink or control the disease. Participants take capsules twice daily for up to…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 18, 2026 03:00 UTC
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Engineered immune cells take on lupus kidney disease
Disease control Recruiting nowThis phase 2 trial is testing a new treatment called FT819 for people with lupus nephritis, a serious kidney complication of lupus. FT819 is made from donor immune cells that are engineered to target and destroy faulty B cells. The study will enroll 53 participants and aims to se…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Fate Therapeutics • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 18, 2026 03:00 UTC
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New mRNA vaccine aims to stop ovarian Cancer's return
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-stage trial tests a new mRNA cancer vaccine called CryptiVax-1001 in 50 women with advanced ovarian cancer. The vaccine is designed to train the immune system to recognize and attack cancer cells, potentially delaying or preventing the cancer from coming back. The main…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Epitopea Ltd • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 18, 2026 03:00 UTC
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New combo therapy aims to boost survival in hodgkin lymphoma
Disease control Recruiting nowThis phase 3 trial is testing whether adding immunotherapy drugs (brentuximab vedotin and nivolumab) to standard chemotherapy (with or without radiation) improves survival for people aged 5 to 60 with newly diagnosed stage I or II classical Hodgkin lymphoma. About 1,875 participa…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 18, 2026 03:00 UTC
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New asthma drug aims to stop attacks before they start
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether depemokimab, an injected biologic drug, can reduce severe asthma attacks and help patients achieve remission when added to standard care. About 456 adults and adolescents with type 2 asthma at risk of flare-ups will receive either depemokimab or a placebo…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: GlaxoSmithKline • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 18, 2026 03:00 UTC
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New shot could help eczema sufferers who Don't respond to steroids
Disease control Recruiting nowThis Phase 3 study tests whether lebrikizumab, an injectable drug, can safely and effectively treat nummular eczema in adults who haven't gotten enough relief from topical steroids or can't use them. About 270 participants will receive either lebrikizumab or a placebo injection. …
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Almirall, S.A. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 18, 2026 03:00 UTC
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Could CAR t cells tame scleroderma? new trial launches
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-stage study tests a new treatment called CABA-201 for people with systemic sclerosis (scleroderma), a disease that causes hardening of the skin and can damage organs. The treatment uses a patient's own immune cells, modified to target and destroy faulty B cells that dr…
Phase: PHASE2, PHASE3 • Sponsor: Cabaletta Bio • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 18, 2026 03:00 UTC
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Can a Clot-Removal procedure turn the tide in severe stroke?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis trial is investigating whether adding a clot-removal procedure, called endovascular treatment, to standard medical care can improve outcomes for people who have had a severe stroke caused by a blockage in the basilar artery, a major vessel at the back of the brain. The study…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: The First Affiliated Hospital of Hainan Medical University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 18, 2026 03:00 UTC
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Real-world data may expand use of targeted drug for hard-to-treat breast cancer
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study follows 138 adults in Bulgaria and Slovenia with HER2-low advanced breast cancer who are taking trastuzumab deruxtecan (T-DXd), a targeted therapy. Researchers will track how long patients go before needing a different treatment or dying. The goal is to see how well T-…
Sponsor: AstraZeneca • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 18, 2026 03:00 UTC
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New liquid drug offers hope for kids with severe eczema
Disease control Recruiting nowThis 24-month study tests the long-term safety and effectiveness of abrocitinib, a liquid oral medication, in children aged 2 and older with moderate-to-severe atopic dermatitis (eczema). About 500 participants will receive the drug, with or without topical creams. The goal is to…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Pfizer • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 18, 2026 03:00 UTC
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Immunotherapy boost before surgery may improve sinonasal cancer outcomes
Disease control Recruiting nowThis phase 2 trial tests whether adding the immunotherapy drug cemiplimab to standard chemotherapy before surgery helps people with sinonasal squamous cell carcinoma. About 108 participants will be randomly assigned to receive either chemo alone or chemo plus cemiplimab before th…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 18, 2026 03:00 UTC
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Double-Barreled CAR t takes on Hard-to-Treat myeloma
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a new treatment called AZD0120 for people with multiple myeloma that has come back or stopped responding to at least three prior therapies. AZD0120 is a personalized cell therapy that reprograms a patient's own immune cells to attack two targets on myeloma cells …
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: AstraZeneca • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 18, 2026 03:00 UTC
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New hope for HIV patients with blood cancer: safer bone marrow transplants on the horizon?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether a combination of three drugs (cyclophosphamide, bortezomib, and maraviroc) can safely prevent graft-versus-host disease after a half-matched bone marrow transplant in people living with HIV who also have a blood cancer. The trial involves 265 participants…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 18, 2026 03:00 UTC
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New drug combo aims to fight tough lung cancer
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests two experimental drugs, gocatamig and ifinatamab deruxtecan, alone or with standard chemotherapy and immunotherapy, for people with extensive-stage small cell lung cancer. The goal is to see if the combination is safe and can shrink tumors. About 170 participants…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 18, 2026 03:00 UTC
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Twice-Yearly shot aims to cut heart attacks and amputations
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether inclisiran, a twice-yearly injection that lowers cholesterol, can prevent major heart and limb events in 6,000 people who recently had artery-opening procedures. Participants receive either inclisiran or a placebo shot at the start, at 90 days, and every …
Phase: PHASE4 • Sponsor: Duke University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 18, 2026 03:00 UTC
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New smart drug targets tough cancers in first human trial
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-stage trial tests a new drug called M7437 in people with advanced solid tumors that have not responded to standard treatments. M7437 is an antibody-drug conjugate designed to deliver chemotherapy directly to cancer cells that have a specific marker (Ly6E). The study ai…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: EMD Serono Research & Development Institute, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 18, 2026 03:00 UTC
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Immune cells retrained to hunt ovarian cancer in new trial
Disease control Recruiting nowThis phase 1 trial investigates a new treatment for advanced ovarian cancer that has stopped responding to platinum chemotherapy. The therapy uses a patient's own immune cells, called T cells, which are genetically modified in a lab to recognize and attack a protein called TAG72 …
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: City of Hope Medical Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 18, 2026 03:00 UTC
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New combo tackles tough myeloma: early trial hopes for better control
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-phase trial is testing a combination of two drugs—teclistamab and iberdomide—in people with multiple myeloma that has come back or stopped responding to treatment. The goal is to find the safest and most effective dose of iberdomide when used with teclistamab. About 26…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 18, 2026 03:00 UTC
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Could starting feeds sooner shield preterm babies from infection?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis trial compares two ways of feeding very preterm infants (born before 32 weeks and under 1500 grams). One group receives a short period of small 'trophic' feeds for one day before advancing to full feeds, while the other receives trophic feeds for three days. The goal is to s…
Phase: PHASE2, PHASE3 • Sponsor: University of Washington • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 18, 2026 03:00 UTC
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New pill could ease iron overload for thousands with genetic disorder
Disease control Recruiting nowThis phase 2 trial tests an experimental drug called vamifeport in 84 adults with HFE-related hereditary hemochromatosis, a genetic condition causing iron buildup. The drug aims to reduce liver iron levels, potentially offering an alternative to regular blood removal. Participant…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: CSL Behring • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 18, 2026 03:00 UTC
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New lung cancer combo aims to outperform current standard in consolidation therapy
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether a new drug combination (BMS-986489) works better than the current standard (durvalumab) as follow-up treatment after chemoradiation for limited-stage small cell lung cancer. About 250 adults whose cancer hasn't spread widely will be randomly assigned to o…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: SCRI Development Innovations, LLC • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 18, 2026 03:00 UTC
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Can a sound wave boost aging brains? a new trial tests 40 hz tones
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether listening to a specific 40 Hz sound for one hour a day, five days a week over 12 weeks, can improve memory, brain activity, sleep, and quality of life in older adults with mild cognitive impairment or mild dementia. Half of the participants will receive t…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Chang Gung Memorial Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 18, 2026 03:00 UTC
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Tiny Drug-Carrying particles aim to blast bladder cancer cells
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-stage trial tests a new drug called PPM, which are tiny particles loaded with the chemotherapy drug paclitaxel and coated with a molecule (PLZ4) that helps them target bladder cancer cells. The drug is given directly into the bladder through a catheter once a week for …
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: VA Office of Research and Development • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 18, 2026 03:00 UTC
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New hope for head and neck cancer: which drug works best with radiation?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study compares two treatments for people with advanced head and neck cancer who cannot use the standard drug cisplatin. About 454 participants will receive either cetuximab (a targeted antibody) or a chemotherapy combo (carboplatin + paclitaxel) alongside precise radiation t…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: NRG Oncology • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 18, 2026 03:00 UTC
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Could a common period drug double as an anaemia fix?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis trial tests whether adding tranexamic acid (TXA) to standard iron and vitamin supplements helps treat anaemia in menstruating women better than supplements alone. Anaemia, caused by monthly blood loss, can lead to fatigue and complications in pregnancy. The study will includ…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 18, 2026 03:00 UTC
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New drug combo aims to keep childhood leukemia at bay after transplant
Disease control Recruiting nowThis phase 1 trial tests the safety and best dose of an oral drug called ASTX727 (a combination of cedazuridine and decitabine) along with filgrastim in children with high-risk acute myeloid leukemia (AML) that has returned or not responded to treatment. All participants have alr…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 18, 2026 03:00 UTC
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Cystinosis drug under Long-Term watch: could cysteamine be key?
Disease control Recruiting nowCystinosis is a rare inherited disease that causes kidney failure and poor growth due to cystine buildup in cells. This study follows 330 patients taking cysteamine, a drug that lowers cystine levels, to track long-term effects, detect new complications, and support genetic resea…
Sponsor: National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 18, 2026 03:00 UTC
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Could a Head-Zapping device lift teen depression?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis pilot study tests whether a non-invasive brain stimulation technique called tACS can help teens (ages 12-18) with major depression when added to their usual medication. Thirty participants will receive either real or sham stimulation daily for several weeks. The goal is to s…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: First Affiliated Hospital of Chongqing Medical University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 18, 2026 03:00 UTC
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Could a Web-Based therapy ease common mental health struggles?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis trial tests whether an internet-based form of cognitive behavior therapy (CBT) can reduce symptoms of common mental disorders like anxiety, depression, and stress-related conditions in adults seeking primary care. About 500 participants will be randomly assigned to either th…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Karolinska Institutet • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 18, 2026 03:00 UTC
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Radiation boost may tame untreatable kidney cancer
Disease control Recruiting nowThis phase II trial tests whether adding precise, high-dose radiation (SABR) to the main kidney tumor improves outcomes for people with metastatic kidney cancer that cannot be surgically removed. Participants receive standard immunotherapy drugs (avelumab, axitinib, or cabozantin…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: NRG Oncology • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 18, 2026 03:00 UTC
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Gene therapy trial aims to tame severe childhood epilepsy
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a gene therapy called ETX101 for children with Dravet syndrome, a severe form of epilepsy caused by a genetic change. The treatment uses a harmless virus to deliver a working copy of the gene to help control seizures. The trial includes infants and children up to…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Encoded Therapeutics • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 18, 2026 03:00 UTC
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Could a simple pill calm brain inflammation and slow Alzheimer's?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests an experimental drug called senicapoc in people with mild Alzheimer's or mild cognitive impairment. The goal is to see if it can reduce brain inflammation and slow down memory loss. About 55 participants will take either the drug or a placebo for 52 weeks, with r…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: University of California, Davis • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 18, 2026 03:00 UTC
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Bionic eye implant aims to bring back central sight in rare vision loss
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a device called PRIMA, which is implanted under the retina to help people with inherited retinal diseases like Stargardt disease and retinitis pigmentosa see better. The trial will enroll 5 adults with severe central vision loss and measure improvements in visual…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Science Corporation • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 18, 2026 03:00 UTC
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Immunotherapy plus chemo shows promise for rare cervical cancer
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study is testing whether adding the immunotherapy drug dostarlimab to standard chemotherapy and radiation can help women with a rare and aggressive type of cervical cancer called small cell neuroendocrine carcinoma. About 45 women with early to advanced stages of the disease…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Chang Gung Memorial Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 18, 2026 03:00 UTC
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Could a simple sugar powder help save kidneys? new trial underway for FSGS
Disease control Recruiting nowThis phase 2 trial tests an oral drug called ManNAc in 30 adults with primary focal segmental glomerulosclerosis (FSGS), a kidney disease that causes scarring and protein loss. Participants take ManNAc powder dissolved in water twice daily for 14 weeks. The study aims to see if t…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 18, 2026 03:00 UTC
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New magnetic heart pump could offer hope for advanced heart failure patients
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a new heart pump called BrioVAD for people with severe heart failure that doesn't get better with standard treatments. The pump uses magnetic levitation to help the heart pump blood. About 780 adults will get either the BrioVAD or an existing pump to see if the n…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: BrioHealth Solutions, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 18, 2026 03:00 UTC
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Could a nebulizer beat an inhaler for COPD symptom relief?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis trial asks whether giving COPD medication through a nebulizer works better than a dry powder inhaler. It enrolls adults over 40 with COPD symptoms and significant air trapping. Participants receive either a nebulizer or inhaler treatment, and researchers compare changes in l…
Phase: PHASE4 • Sponsor: University of Tennessee Graduate School of Medicine • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 18, 2026 03:00 UTC
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New heart valve replacement could help thousands avoid Open-Heart surgery
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a new device called the VDyne System, which is placed inside the heart through a tube in a blood vessel to replace a leaky tricuspid valve. The trial will include 730 people with severe symptoms who have not improved with medication. Researchers will compare the …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: VDyne, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 18, 2026 03:00 UTC
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Can video games rebuild arm strength after a stroke?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis trial tests whether a computer-based rehabilitation system called NeuroTechR3 can help people improve arm and hand function after a stroke. Participants will play upper extremity rehabilitation games on a computer for 30 minutes, three times a week. The study measures change…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Brooks Rehabilitation • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 18, 2026 03:00 UTC
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Could an immune booster keep early lung cancer from returning?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis phase 3 trial is testing whether the immunotherapy drug durvalumab, given after surgery, can prevent early-stage non-small cell lung cancer from coming back. About 306 participants who have had their tumor completely removed will be randomly assigned to receive durvalumab or…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 18, 2026 03:00 UTC
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Gene therapy hope for rare nerve disease enters first human tests
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-phase trial is testing a gene therapy called SGT-212 for Friedreich's ataxia, a rare genetic disease that damages the nervous system. Ten adults with the condition will receive the therapy through an injection into the brain and a vein. The main goal is to see if it is…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Solid Biosciences Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 18, 2026 03:00 UTC
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New pill targets Hard-to-Treat cancers in early trial
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-stage study is testing an experimental oral drug, VVD-133214, in people with advanced solid tumors that have specific genetic features (MSI or dMMR). The drug works by blocking a protein that helps these cancers grow. The study will check safety and how well the drug w…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Vividion Therapeutics, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 18, 2026 03:00 UTC
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New asthma pill shows promise in Mid-Stage trial
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests an oral drug called KT-621 in 264 adults with moderate to severe eosinophilic asthma that is not well controlled by current treatments. Participants will take either KT-621 or a placebo daily for several weeks. Researchers will measure changes in lung function an…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Kymera Therapeutics, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 18, 2026 03:00 UTC
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New drug SIM0505 enters first human tests for advanced cancers
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-stage trial is testing an experimental drug called SIM0505 in adults with advanced solid tumors that have not responded to standard treatments. The study aims to find a safe dose and check for any early signs that the drug shrinks tumors. About 414 participants will re…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: NextCure, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 18, 2026 03:00 UTC
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New combo therapy aims to buy more time for bile duct cancer patients
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study compares standard chemotherapy (gemcitabine and oxaliplatin) alone versus the same drugs plus a liver-directed chemotherapy (HAI FUDR/dexamethasone) in people with bile duct cancer that has spread within the liver but cannot be removed surgically. About 164 adults with…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 18, 2026 03:00 UTC
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Could an immunotherapy boost help fight stomach cancer?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis clinical trial is testing whether adding the immunotherapy drug nivolumab to standard chemotherapy (paclitaxel and ramucirumab) can help people with advanced stomach or esophageal cancer live longer. The study includes 224 adults whose cancer has a specific marker (PD-L1 CPS…
Phase: PHASE2, PHASE3 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 18, 2026 03:00 UTC
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New pill could ease lupus skin rashes in major trial
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a drug called enpatoran for people with lupus who have active skin rashes or lesions. About 202 participants will take either enpatoran or a placebo twice daily for 24 weeks, alongside their usual treatments. The goal is to see if the drug can significantly impro…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: EMD Serono Research & Development Institute, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 18, 2026 03:00 UTC
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Could a shot replace the knife for skin cancer?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis phase 3 trial tests whether injecting the drug cemiplimab directly into early-stage skin cancer tumors can work as well as surgery. About 369 people with small tumors on the head, neck, hand, or shin will be randomly assigned to get either the injections or standard surgery.…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Regeneron Pharmaceuticals • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 18, 2026 03:00 UTC
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New combo therapy targets hard-to-treat blood cancers in early trial
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-stage study tests a new treatment called UB-VV111 given with rapamycin for people with certain types of blood cancer (large B-cell lymphoma or chronic lymphocytic leukemia) that have come back or stopped responding to other treatments. The main goal is to check the saf…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Umoja Biopharma • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 18, 2026 03:00 UTC
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New drug aims to tame tumor-triggered low blood sugar in rare cancer patients
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a new medicine called ersodetug for people whose tumors cause dangerously low blood sugar that standard treatments can't control. About 16 adults with insulin-producing tumors will receive the drug alongside their usual care. The main goal is to see if ersodetug …
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Rezolute • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 18, 2026 03:00 UTC
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New drug combo aims to spare bladders in cancer patients
Disease control Recruiting nowThis phase 2 trial tests whether a combination of enfortumab vedotin and pembrolizumab can help people with muscle-invasive bladder cancer avoid bladder removal. About 240 adults who are candidates for surgery will receive the drugs intravenously. The main goals are to see how ma…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Astellas Pharma Global Development, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 18, 2026 03:00 UTC
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New drug FOG-001 takes on Hard-to-Treat cancers
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-phase trial is testing a new drug, FOG-001, in about 595 people with advanced or metastatic solid tumors, including colorectal, prostate, and liver cancers. The drug is given alone or with other cancer treatments to see if it is safe and shrinks tumors. The study is cu…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Parabilis Medicines, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 18, 2026 03:00 UTC
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New eczema drug shows promise for kids in Late-Stage trial
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether abrocitinib, a liquid medicine, can improve moderate-to-severe eczema in children aged 6 to 12. About 150 kids will be randomly assigned to receive either the drug or a placebo for 16 weeks. The goal is to see if the medicine clears the skin and reduces i…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Pfizer • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 18, 2026 03:00 UTC
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New study tests fasting and Weight-Loss drugs to shield hearts during prostate cancer treatment
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study looks at two ways to protect the heart and metabolism in men with prostate cancer who are on hormone therapy (ADT). ADT can increase the risk of heart problems. The study compares time-restricted eating (a form of intermittent fasting) and two GLP-1 drugs (semaglutide …
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: City of Hope Medical Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 18, 2026 03:00 UTC
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New combo therapy aims to boost radiation for tough pancreatic tumors
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-phase trial tests a drug called XER-001 (a form of amifostine given through a tube into the small intestine) combined with precise radiation therapy for people with locally advanced pancreatic cancer that cannot be removed by surgery. The study will enroll 36 participa…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Xerient Pharma • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 18, 2026 03:00 UTC
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Can a new asthma inhaler match the standard of care?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether a new combination inhaler, containing beclometasone dipropionate and formoterol, works as well as an existing treatment (FOSTER®) for people with asthma. About 416 adults with asthma will use one of the two inhalers twice daily for four weeks. Researchers…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Lunan Better Pharmaceutical Co., LTD. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 18, 2026 03:00 UTC
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New daily pill could help breast cancer patients who Can't tolerate standard hormone drugs
Disease control Recruiting nowThis phase 3 trial is testing a daily pill called giredestrant in 300 people with ER+/HER2- early breast cancer who had to stop standard aromatase inhibitors due to side effects. The study will track how well patients stick with the treatment, their quality of life, and any side …
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Genentech, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 18, 2026 03:00 UTC
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Brain zaps before therapy may help kick cocaine habit
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether a non-invasive brain stimulation technique called rTMS, given before cognitive-behavioral therapy, can help adults with cocaine use disorder quit. Thirty participants will receive either real or sham rTMS daily for 3 weeks, followed by 12 weeks of weekly …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: New York State Psychiatric Institute • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 18, 2026 03:00 UTC
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Eye drops could make fuchs surgery less invasive
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study compares two surgical approaches for Fuchs endothelial dystrophy, a condition that clouds the cornea. One is a full corneal transplant (DMEK), the other is a simpler procedure that removes only the diseased cells (DSO) plus Ripasudil eye drops to help healing. 60 parti…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Stanford University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 18, 2026 03:00 UTC
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Could a common blood pressure drug boost energy in ALS?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis pilot study tests whether terazosin, a drug used for high blood pressure, can increase energy levels in people with ALS. Twenty participants will take either terazosin or a placebo for 12 weeks. The goal is to see if the drug is safe and if it raises ATP, a key energy molecu…
Phase: EARLY_PHASE1 • Sponsor: University of Iowa • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 18, 2026 03:00 UTC
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New hope for advanced liver cancer: radiation boosts immunotherapy in major trial
Disease control Recruiting nowThis phase 3 trial is for people with advanced liver cancer that has spread to nearby blood vessels. It compares standard immunotherapy drugs (atezolizumab and bevacizumab) alone versus the same drugs plus targeted radiation (SBRT). The goal is to see if adding radiation helps pa…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: NRG Oncology • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 18, 2026 03:00 UTC
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Heart failure emergency: which drug works best first?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether opening blood vessels (vasodilation) or removing fluid (diuretics) is better for treating sudden fluid buildup in the lungs from heart failure. About 1,100 adults with severe shortness of breath and low oxygen levels will receive one of three treatments i…
Phase: PHASE4 • Sponsor: Rigshospitalet, Denmark • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 18, 2026 03:00 UTC
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Could a targeted antibody outdo steroids for a rare kidney disease?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis phase IIa trial investigates whether obinutuzumab, a monoclonal antibody, can effectively treat adults with newly diagnosed minimal change disease, a kidney condition causing protein leakage and swelling. Participants receive either two doses of obinutuzumab or standard gluc…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Medical University Innsbruck • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 18, 2026 03:00 UTC
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New hope for stubborn eczema? abrocitinib tested after biologics fail
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study is tracking 150 adults and teens with moderate-to-severe eczema who have already tried up to two biologic drugs without success. Researchers want to see how well the oral medication abrocitinib (Cibinqo) works in real-world settings. The main goals are to measure impro…
Sponsor: Pfizer • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 18, 2026 03:00 UTC
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Can adding radiation at the right time boost immunotherapy for aggressive lung cancer?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study is exploring whether giving radiotherapy at the same time as immunotherapy and chemotherapy, versus giving it after, works better as a first treatment for extensive-stage small cell lung cancer. The trial will enroll about 60 adults with this advanced cancer. Participa…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Peking University Cancer Hospital & Institute • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 18, 2026 03:00 UTC
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New eye drug aims to offer cheaper option for blinding disease
Disease control Recruiting nowThis phase 3 trial tests whether a new drug called ABP 938 works as well as the approved treatment Eylea HD for wet age-related macular degeneration, a leading cause of vision loss. About 304 people aged 50 and older with untreated wet AMD will receive injections of either drug i…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Amgen • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 18, 2026 03:00 UTC
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Pfizer launches early trial of PF-07994525 for Hard-to-Treat myeloma
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-stage study tests a new drug, PF-07994525, in about 120 adults with advanced multiple myeloma that has come back or not responded to treatment. The main goals are to check the drug's safety, find the right dose, and see if it can shrink tumors. The study has two parts:…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Pfizer • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 18, 2026 03:00 UTC
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New hope for advanced bowel cancer: experimental drug combo enters major trial
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether a new drug called pumitamig, combined with chemotherapy, works better than the current standard treatment (bevacizumab plus chemo) for people with advanced colorectal cancer that cannot be removed by surgery. About 990 adults who have not yet been treated…
Phase: PHASE2, PHASE3 • Sponsor: Bristol-Myers Squibb • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 18, 2026 03:00 UTC
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New hope for advanced lung cancer: experimental drug takes on chemo in major trial
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study compares an experimental drug (PF-08046054) to standard chemotherapy (docetaxel) in about 680 adults with advanced PD-L1 positive non-small cell lung cancer that has worsened after prior treatments. Participants are randomly assigned to receive one of the two drugs by …
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Pfizer • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 18, 2026 03:00 UTC
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New cocktail of drugs could shrink stomach tumors before surgery
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests several new drug combinations given before and after surgery for stomach or esophageal cancer. About 100 people with resectable tumors will receive these treatments to see if they are safe and can shrink or eliminate the cancer. The goal is to improve outcomes by…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: AstraZeneca • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 18, 2026 03:00 UTC
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Experimental injection aims to boost Chemo's punch in aggressive breast cancer
Disease control Recruiting nowThis phase 2 trial tests whether injecting the experimental drug INT230-6 directly into the tumor before standard chemotherapy and immunotherapy can improve outcomes for people with early triple-negative breast cancer (TNBC). About 61 participants will be randomly assigned to rec…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Swiss Cancer Institute • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 18, 2026 03:00 UTC
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New hope against deadly mold infections enters final testing
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a new medicine called fosmanogepix for adults with serious mold infections that are hard to treat. About 234 people will join, receiving either the new drug or standard care. The main goal is to see if fewer people die by day 42. The study is currently recruiting…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Basilea Pharmaceutica • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 18, 2026 03:00 UTC
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New hope for kids with rare immune cell cancer: drug trial launches
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a drug called tovorafenib (DAY101) in children and young adults (ages 6 months to 22 years) with Langerhans cell histiocytosis that has returned or not responded to treatment. The drug works by blocking enzymes that help cancer cells grow. Researchers will check …
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 18, 2026 03:00 UTC
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New drug combo aims to tackle Hard-to-Treat myeloma
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-stage study is testing whether combining two drugs—teclistamab and mezigdomide—is safe and effective for people with multiple myeloma that has come back or stopped responding to other treatments. About 18 participants will receive the drugs in a specific sequence. The …
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 18, 2026 03:00 UTC
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Gene test could tailor chemo doses for rare cancer
Disease control Recruiting nowThis phase 2 trial is testing whether adjusting the dose of the drug belinostat based on a person's genetics can make treatment safer and more effective for high-grade neuroendocrine carcinoma. About 60 adults will receive belinostat along with two other chemotherapy drugs, cispl…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 18, 2026 03:00 UTC
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New hope for recurrent endometrial cancer: Rina-S faces off against standard chemo
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study compares a new drug called Rina-S to standard chemotherapy (paclitaxel or doxorubicin) in people with endometrial cancer that has returned or worsened after platinum-based chemo and immunotherapy. About 660 participants will be randomly assigned to receive either Rina-…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Genmab • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 18, 2026 03:00 UTC
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Can gum surgery permanently fix a gummy smile?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study looks at whether a type of gum surgery called esthetic crown-lengthening can provide lasting results for people with a gummy smile caused by altered passive eruption. Ten adults with excessive gingival display will undergo the procedure, which involves removing excess …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Sao Paulo • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 18, 2026 03:00 UTC
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Can a stem cell transplant fix a rare genetic immune disorder?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether a stem cell transplant from a healthy donor can treat GATA2 deficiency, a rare genetic condition that weakens the immune system and raises the risk of leukemia. Participants aged 6 to 70 with GATA2 mutations will receive chemotherapy or radiation before t…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 18, 2026 03:00 UTC
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Could a string swallowed in a pill replace endoscopy for EoE?
Diagnosis Recruiting nowThis study tests whether a simple esophageal string test (EST) can diagnose eosinophilic esophagitis (EoE) in people who have trouble swallowing. Participants swallow a capsule with a nylon string that collects fluid from the esophagus, which is then analyzed. The results will be…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Aug 18, 2026 03:00 UTC
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Can MRI outsmart blood tests for prostate cancer?
Diagnosis Recruiting nowThis study enrolls 950 men with suspected but undiagnosed prostate cancer who are scheduled for a biopsy. Researchers will compare the accuracy of prostate MRI against a panel of blood and urine biomarkers (PCA3, PSA, TMPRSS2:ERG) in detecting clinically significant prostate canc…
Sponsor: University of Michigan • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Aug 18, 2026 03:00 UTC
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A scan that sees Alzheimer's tangles? trial puts tau tracer to the test
Diagnosis Recruiting nowThis trial tests whether a single injection of [18F]-APN-1607, a radioactive tracer that binds to tau protein, can produce PET images that match the actual tau buildup found in the brain after death. It includes healthy volunteers and people with mild cognitive impairment or Alzh…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: JYAMS PET Research & Development Limited • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Aug 18, 2026 03:00 UTC
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New scan could spot hidden prostate cancer spread
Diagnosis Recruiting nowThis phase 3 trial is testing a new radioactive imaging agent called 68Ga-NYM032, given as an injection before a PET/CT scan, in 365 men newly diagnosed with prostate cancer. The goal is to see if this scan can accurately detect whether the cancer has spread to pelvic lymph nodes…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Norroy Bioscience Co., LTD • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Aug 18, 2026 03:00 UTC
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Can a soap Opera–Style parenting program curb teen depression and suicide?
Prevention Recruiting nowThis study tests whether an online parenting program, eHealth Familias Unidas, can reduce symptoms of depression, anxiety, and suicidal behavior in Hispanic adolescents aged 12 to 16. The program involves 13 online sessions that aim to strengthen family communication and protecti…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Miami • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Aug 18, 2026 03:00 UTC
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Could sterile water match chemotherapy in preventing bladder cancer return?
Prevention Recruiting nowThis trial tests whether rinsing the bladder with sterile water during surgery works as well as a chemotherapy drug (gemcitabine) placed directly into the bladder to prevent cancer from coming back. People with upper tract urothelial carcinoma who are having surgery to remove the…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Aug 18, 2026 03:00 UTC
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Could treating the whole family stop malaria in pregnancy?
Prevention Recruiting nowThis pilot study tests whether giving a malaria drug (dihydroartemisinin piperaquine) to household members of pregnant women can help prevent malaria in the mothers. About 300 participants in Uganda will receive either a single dose or monthly doses. The goal is to see if this ap…
Phase: EARLY_PHASE1 • Sponsor: University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Aug 18, 2026 03:00 UTC
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Museums as medicine? a trial tests social prescribing for autism
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study explores whether visiting a museum can support the social and emotional well-being of autistic adults. Researchers plan to enroll 90 autistic adults aged 18 to 50 with average intellectual ability. Participants choose one of three options: a solo museum visit, five gui…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: National Taiwan University Hospital • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Aug 18, 2026 03:00 UTC
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Shockwave before heart valve procedure may prevent bleeding in hardened arteries
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests whether using shockwave therapy on the leg artery before a TAVR heart valve procedure can reduce bleeding and other complications. It involves 100 adults with severe aortic stenosis and heavily calcified arteries. The goal is to make the procedure safer by prepar…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Tennessee Graduate School of Medicine • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Aug 18, 2026 03:00 UTC
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New injection could ease jaw pain better than standard treatment
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study compares a new injection of liquid phase concentrated growth factor (LPCGF) to standard arthrocentesis (joint washing) for people with painful jaw clicking and limited mouth opening due to a displaced disc. Thirty-two adults aged 18-45 with unilateral disc displacement…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Horus University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Aug 18, 2026 03:00 UTC
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Cancer injection satisfaction study recruits 700 patients
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study observes about 700 people with lung or liver cancer who are already receiving atezolizumab as a shot under the skin. Researchers want to see how satisfied patients are with this treatment and how it affects their quality of life. The study does not test a new drug but …
Sponsor: Hoffmann-La Roche • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Aug 18, 2026 03:00 UTC
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New pain drug aims to get your gut moving again after surgery
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests a new painkiller called tegileridine in 152 adults having abdominal surgery. The goal is to see if it helps the bowels start working again faster than the standard drug morphine. Participants will use a patient-controlled pain pump for up to 72 hours after surger…
Phase: PHASE4 • Sponsor: Xiangya Hospital of Central South University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Aug 18, 2026 03:00 UTC
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Can herbal plasters boost chemo nausea relief?
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis trial tests whether adding acupoint application—a herbal plaster placed on specific body points—to a standard anti-nausea drug can better control nausea and vomiting caused by chemotherapy in adults with lung cancer. Participants receiving first-line platinum-based chemother…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Xiu Huang • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Aug 18, 2026 03:00 UTC
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New allergy spray trial aims to help teens breathe easier
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests if Dymista nasal spray safely eases allergy symptoms like sneezing, stuffy nose, and itchy eyes in Chinese teenagers aged 12 to 17. About 100 participants will use the spray twice daily for two weeks. The goal is to see if symptoms improve, not to cure allergies.
Phase: PHASE4 • Sponsor: Viatris Inc. • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Aug 18, 2026 03:00 UTC
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New drug aims to ease painful mouth sores for head and neck cancer patients
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis phase II trial tests whether adding BMX-001 to standard symptom management can reduce severe mouth sores in head and neck cancer patients receiving chemoradiation. About 98 participants will receive either BMX-001 or a placebo alongside usual care. The goal is to see if BMX-…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: NRG Oncology • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Aug 18, 2026 03:00 UTC
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New study aims to ease cancer journey for LGBTQ+ patients and loved ones
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study is testing a program called FOCUS ON US, designed to help sexual and gender minority (LGBTQ+) cancer patients and their caregivers. The program includes five sessions covering topics like family involvement, coping skills, and symptom management. Researchers want to se…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Charles Kamen • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Aug 18, 2026 03:00 UTC
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Strumming for the brain: could ukulele lessons sharpen minds in MS?
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests whether a 12-week online ukulele learning program, called Music-4-MS, can improve cognitive function in people with multiple sclerosis (MS). Half the participants will learn to play the ukulele, while the other half will simply listen to music they enjoy. The goa…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Texas at Austin • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Aug 18, 2026 03:00 UTC
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New spinal stimulator aims to ease pain after failed back surgery
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis European study will test a new type of spinal cord stimulation device in 200 people with persistent back and leg pain after failed back surgery. The device uses a special stimulation pattern to try to reduce pain. Researchers will track pain levels and device settings to see…
Sponsor: Universitair Ziekenhuis Brussel • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Aug 18, 2026 03:00 UTC
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New study monitors eye health in cervical cancer drug TIVDAK
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study looks at possible eye-related side effects in people with cervical cancer that has returned or spread, who are being treated with the drug TIVDAK. About 100 participants will receive TIVDAK every 3 weeks and undergo regular eye exams before, during, and after treatment…
Phase: PHASE4 • Sponsor: Pfizer • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Aug 18, 2026 03:00 UTC
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New therapy aims to break the link between childhood trauma and suicide
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis pilot study tests a 12-week therapy called Integrated Suicide and Trauma Therapy (ISTT) in 20 adults with a history of childhood trauma and current suicidal thoughts. The therapy combines coping skills training with trauma-focused treatment to address both suicide risk and t…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Unity Health Toronto • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Aug 18, 2026 03:00 UTC
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New camera trick could slash stomach surgery risks
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests whether using a special imaging technique called Red Dichromatic Imaging (RDI) throughout the entire ESD procedure can reduce serious complications like bleeding and perforation, and shorten surgery time. About 640 adults with early stomach cancer or precancerous…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Xijing Hospital of Digestive Diseases • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Aug 18, 2026 03:00 UTC
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New eczema drug enters first human tests
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis early-stage trial is testing a new injectable drug called ARQ-234 in healthy volunteers and people with moderate to severe eczema. The main goals are to check safety and how the body processes the drug, while also looking for early signs that it might improve eczema symptoms…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Arcutis Biotherapeutics, Inc. • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Aug 18, 2026 03:00 UTC
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Can tape or a pressure vest ease Post-Radiation breast swelling?
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis trial tests whether two physical therapies—Kinesio Taping and compression therapy—can relieve breast lymphedema, a common side effect of breast-conserving surgery and radiation that causes swelling, pain, and heaviness. About 99 women who have completed radiation and have ul…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Tangshan People's Hospital • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Aug 18, 2026 03:00 UTC
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Can a smartphone app boost daily functioning for veterans in opioid recovery?
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study is developing and testing a smartphone app called ACT to RECOVER, designed to help veterans receiving medication for opioid use disorder improve their daily functioning and quality of life. The app is based on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), a well-supported a…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: VA Office of Research and Development • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Aug 18, 2026 03:00 UTC
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Could a common mineral ease teen depression? new trial investigates
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis Phase 2 trial will test whether adding selenium supplements to standard antidepressant medication (fluoxetine) can improve depression symptoms in 172 children and adolescents aged 12-18 with major depressive disorder. Participants will receive either selenium or a placebo fo…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: First Affiliated Hospital of Chongqing Medical University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Aug 18, 2026 03:00 UTC
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VA tests health coaching to ease Veterans' pain and cut opioid risks
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study looks at whether adding a Whole Health Coach to standard pain management teams helps veterans with chronic pain feel better and use opioids more safely. About 432 veterans will work with a coach to set personal health goals and learn self-management strategies. The mai…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: VA Office of Research and Development • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Aug 18, 2026 03:00 UTC
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New hope for painful skin condition: experimental drug LAD328 enters phase 2 trial
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests whether the experimental drug LAD328 can reduce symptoms of hidradenitis suppurativa, a chronic skin condition causing painful lumps. About 50 adults with moderate-to-severe disease will receive either LAD328 or a placebo. The main goal is to see if the drug lead…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Almirall, S.A. • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Aug 18, 2026 03:00 UTC
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Can a laser beam ease pain after Root-End surgery?
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis trial tests whether photobiomodulation (PBM), a type of low-level laser therapy, can reduce pain and improve healing after endodontic microsurgery—a procedure to treat infections at the tip of a tooth root. About 90 adults needing this surgery will receive either real PBM or…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: The University of Texas Health Science Center, Houston • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Aug 18, 2026 03:00 UTC
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Can brain training tame emotional storms in BPD?
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests whether real-time brain training (amygdala neurofeedback) can help people with borderline personality disorder (BPD) feel less intense negative emotions. Participants will either receive real feedback from their own brain activity or a fake (sham) signal while vi…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Central Institute of Mental Health, Mannheim • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Aug 18, 2026 03:00 UTC
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Heel pain breakthrough? study tests nerve combo treatment
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study looks at whether treating an extra nerve in the foot can improve pain relief for people with long-term heel pain. About 48 adults will receive a standard nerve treatment, with half also getting treatment on a second nerve. Researchers will measure pain and foot functio…
Sponsor: Diskapi Teaching and Research Hospital • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Aug 18, 2026 03:00 UTC
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New injection could tame seasonal allergy symptoms for those failed by standard treatments
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis Phase 3 trial tests an investigational injection called SHR-1819 in adults aged 18 to 75 with seasonal allergic rhinitis (hay fever) who haven't gotten enough relief from standard treatments like nasal sprays or antihistamines. The study compares the drug to a placebo to see…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Guangdong Hengrui Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Aug 18, 2026 03:00 UTC
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Magic Mushroom-Derived drug enters final trial for depression
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis Phase 3 study tests whether CYB003, a psilocin analog (related to the active ingredient in magic mushrooms), can safely reduce depression symptoms in 330 adults with major depressive disorder. Participants receive either one of two doses of CYB003 or a placebo, along with ps…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Cybin IRL Limited • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Aug 18, 2026 03:00 UTC
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Could a Web-Based therapy ease everyday mental distress?
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis trial tests whether an internet-based cognitive behavior therapy (CBT) program can reduce symptoms of anxiety, depression, and stress in adults with mild mental health issues who visit primary care. Participants are randomly assigned to either the online CBT program, which i…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Karolinska Institutet • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Aug 18, 2026 03:00 UTC
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Could a High-Fat diet calm bipolar symptoms?
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests whether a ketogenic diet (high fat, low carb) can improve brain energy and reduce psychiatric symptoms in people with early bipolar disorder. Fifty participants will follow either the ketogenic diet or standard dietary guidelines for 12 weeks. Researchers will me…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Mclean Hospital • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Aug 18, 2026 03:00 UTC
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Could a High-Fat diet lift bipolar depression?
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests whether a strict high-fat, low-carbohydrate (ketogenic) diet can help ease depression in people with bipolar disorder. Thirty adults aged 18 to 50 with bipolar I or II will follow the diet for 8 weeks while researchers track mood changes and heart health. The goa…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Mayo Clinic • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Aug 18, 2026 03:00 UTC
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Which albuterol method works best for rare lung disease?
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests whether a nebulizer or a standard inhaler delivers albuterol better to improve breathing in women with LAM, a rare lung disease. About 100 women with reduced lung function will stay overnight for 3 days to try each method. The goal is to see which approach opens …
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI) • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Aug 18, 2026 03:00 UTC
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Could a simple activity-based therapy lift depression in older cancer survivors?
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests whether a short psychotherapy called brief behavioral activation (BBA) can reduce depression and anxiety and improve well-being in older adults who have survived cancer. BBA encourages people to set goals and engage in enjoyable or rewarding activities to change …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Aug 18, 2026 03:00 UTC
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Can a 5-Minute chat with the school nurse ease childhood anxiety?
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests a program called Grow with Grit, where school nurses screen children aged 8-12 in rural Montana for anxiety using a standard questionnaire. Children who show signs of anxiety receive a brief, 3-5 minute coping-skills session during a regular nurse visit, along wi…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: McLaughlin Research Institute for Biomedical Sciences, Inc. • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Aug 18, 2026 03:00 UTC
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Warm legs, better steps? new study tests heat therapy for PAD
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests whether daily leg heat therapy can improve walking ability and quality of life in people with peripheral artery disease (PAD). About 106 adults over 50 with PAD will use special heated trousers for 90 minutes a day at home for 12 weeks. Researchers will measure c…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Indiana University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Aug 18, 2026 03:00 UTC
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Mind over back pain: brain retraining therapy tested for chronic sufferers
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis pilot study tests whether Pain Reprocessing Therapy (PRT) — a psychological treatment that teaches people to reinterpret pain signals from the brain — is feasible and acceptable for working-age adults (18–65) with chronic low back pain. Participants are randomly assigned to …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University Health Network, Toronto • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Aug 18, 2026 03:00 UTC
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New weekly shot could shed pounds and ease knee pain
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis Phase 3 study tests a once-weekly injection called NNC0487-0111 in 400 adults who are overweight or obese and have knee osteoarthritis. The goal is to see if it helps with weight loss and reduces knee pain compared to a placebo. Participants receive either the active drug or…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Novo Nordisk A/S • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Aug 18, 2026 03:00 UTC
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New hope for men battling hot flashes from prostate cancer treatment
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests a drug called fezolinetant to see if it can reduce hot flashes in men with prostate cancer who are on hormone therapy (androgen deprivation therapy). About 60 men will take either the drug or a placebo daily for 4 weeks. Researchers will track hot flash frequency…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Shehzad Basaria, M.D. • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Aug 18, 2026 03:00 UTC
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Can a daily supplement ease the toll of duchenne muscular dystrophy?
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis pilot study tests whether VM100, a nutritional supplement made from ten natural ingredients, can improve quality of life for people with Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD). About 20 participants aged 8 and older will take VM100 or a placebo for 10 weeks. Researchers will meas…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Florida • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Aug 18, 2026 03:00 UTC
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Could your own fat ease shoulder arthritis pain?
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study compares injections of a patient's own processed fat tissue (MFAT) against standard steroid shots for shoulder osteoarthritis. Researchers will track pain, function, and quality of life in 48 adults aged 25-75. The goal is to see if the fat injection provides better or…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Stanford University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Aug 18, 2026 03:00 UTC
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New depression drug SPT-300 enters Mid-Stage trial
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests a new drug called SPT-300 in 360 adults with major depressive disorder, with or without anxiety. Participants will receive either the drug or a placebo for 6 weeks to see if it reduces depression symptoms. The goal is to find a safe and effective new treatment op…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Seaport Therapeutics • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Aug 18, 2026 03:00 UTC
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A new gel aims to fade dark Spots—Will it deliver a brighter complexion?
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis trial tests whether a depigmenting gel cream called Blancy Pro can reduce facial hyperpigmentation, including dark spots and melasma. Forty women aged 30 to 60 will apply the product daily for 90 days. Researchers will measure skin lightening using a colorimeter and clinical…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Brainfarma Industria Química e Farmacêutica S/A • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Aug 18, 2026 03:00 UTC
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Which workout wins for breast cancer recovery? a trial puts cardio vs conditioning to the test
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests whether two different exercise programs—one combining resistance training with cardio, the other with conditioning—have similar effects on muscle mass, fat mass, and blood pressure in women who have completed breast cancer treatment. Participants will exercise th…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Allegheny Singer Research Institute (also known as Allegheny Health Network Research Institute) • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Aug 18, 2026 03:00 UTC
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Can a Weight-Loss drug ease rett syndrome?
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis Phase 3 trial tests whether fenfluramine (Fintepla) can reduce behavioral and emotional symptoms in people with Rett syndrome. About 200 participants will receive either the drug or a placebo for 14 weeks. The study measures changes in behavior, sleep, and overall condition …
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: UCB BIOSCIENCES, Inc. • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Aug 18, 2026 03:00 UTC
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New pill could ease severe eczema itch and rash
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests an experimental daily tablet (PF-08049820) for adults with moderate to severe eczema (atopic dermatitis). About 165 participants will take either the study drug or a placebo for 12 weeks. Researchers will check skin improvement, itching, and safety through clinic…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Pfizer • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Aug 18, 2026 03:00 UTC
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Mind over movement: mental walking practice tested for MS
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests whether mentally practicing walking while watching videos of people walking can improve gait in people with multiple sclerosis. Twenty participants will either watch walking videos and imagine themselves walking, or watch nature scenes. Researchers will measure m…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Hacettepe University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Aug 18, 2026 03:00 UTC
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Smaller incision, same relief? new trial tests less invasive POEM for achalasia
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study compares a shorter muscle cut (4-5 cm) during a procedure called POEM to the standard longer cut (8-10 cm) for people with certain swallowing disorders. The goal is to see if the shorter cut works just as well at relieving symptoms like trouble swallowing and chest pai…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Northwestern University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Aug 18, 2026 03:00 UTC
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Clot-buster may unclog lung drains and relieve breathlessness
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests whether alteplase, a drug that dissolves blood clots, can improve drainage of fluid around the lungs and reduce shortness of breath in people with cancer-related pleural effusion that is not draining well. About 30 participants will receive either alteplase or a …
Phase: EARLY_PHASE1 • Sponsor: M.D. Anderson Cancer Center • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Aug 18, 2026 03:00 UTC
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App-Based mind therapy tested for Kids' tummy troubles
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests whether a mobile app that plays guided imagery sessions can help reduce chronic abdominal pain in children aged 7 to 12. Participants listen to 10-15 minute audio sessions five days a week for eight weeks, alongside their usual care. The goal is to see if this ap…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Baylor College of Medicine • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Aug 18, 2026 03:00 UTC
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Acupuncture may restore periods lost to chemo in young cancer survivors
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study looks at whether acupuncture can help young women (ages 15-40) with cancer get their periods back after chemotherapy caused them to stop. About 60 participants will receive acupuncture or usual care. Researchers will measure how many people join and finish the study, a…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Aug 18, 2026 03:00 UTC
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Phone call before a bladder test may ease anxiety and improve results
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests whether a patient reminder system before a urodynamics procedure (a test for bladder function) helps women with pelvic organ prolapse or urinary incontinence. Researchers compare a group that receives reminders to a historical group that did not, looking at proce…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Ohio State University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Aug 18, 2026 03:00 UTC
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Virtual reality and games tested as a new tool to fight alcohol cravings
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis pilot study tests whether engaging in enjoyable activities and virtual reality can reduce alcohol cravings and drinking in people with alcohol use disorder. About 44 adults will attend up to 10 visits, comparing active sessions (games, VR, crafts) with passive sessions (watc…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Aug 18, 2026 03:00 UTC
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Metabolic clues: could your Body's energy use predict ovarian cancer outcomes?
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study investigates whether measuring whole-body metabolism—how the body uses energy—can reflect the metabolic changes in ovarian tumors and predict how well patients respond to chemotherapy. Researchers will measure resting metabolic rate and other metabolic markers in women…
Sponsor: University of Tennessee Graduate School of Medicine • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 18, 2026 03:00 UTC
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New eye drug IZERVAY under Real-World watch: will it slow vision loss?
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study follows 500 people with geographic atrophy, an advanced form of age-related macular degeneration that causes permanent vision loss. Participants receive avacincaptad pegol (IZERVAY) as part of their routine care. Researchers will collect data on treatment patterns, sid…
Sponsor: Astellas Pharma Global Development, Inc. • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 18, 2026 03:00 UTC
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Massive study to track Real-World safety of new blood disorder drugs
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study is collecting long-term safety and effectiveness data on treatments for various blood disorders, including hemophilia, sickle cell disease, and clotting disorders. It aims to enroll 3000 people of any age with these conditions. Researchers will monitor side effects, co…
Sponsor: American Thrombosis and Hemostasis Network • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 18, 2026 03:00 UTC
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New study aims to crack the code of rare brain disease
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study is creating the first large database for Niemann-Pick type C (NPC), a rare disease that damages the brain, liver, and spleen. Researchers will collect blood samples and medical records from 100 people with NPC to link their genes with their symptoms. The goal is to und…
Sponsor: Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development (NICHD) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 18, 2026 03:00 UTC
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HIV study aims to unlock mystery of Post-Treatment immune Flare-Ups
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at why some people with HIV develop Immune Reconstitution Inflammatory Syndrome (IRIS) after starting HIV medications. Researchers will use PET scans and lymph node biopsies to track inflammation and immune recovery in 300 adults. The goal is to better understand…
Sponsor: National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 18, 2026 03:00 UTC
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Scientists launch deep dive into rare genetic condition behind chronic inflammation
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study aims to better understand trisomy 8 mosaicism, a rare genetic condition where some cells have an extra copy of chromosome 8, and its link to autoinflammatory disease (TRIAD). Researchers will follow affected individuals and their healthy relatives over time, collecting…
Sponsor: National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 18, 2026 03:00 UTC
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Massive MRI study aims to unlock secrets of MS progression
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis long-term observational study uses MRI scans to track how multiple sclerosis (MS) changes over time in up to 3750 people. Researchers will compare brain images and immune system markers in untreated patients, those on approved therapies, and healthy volunteers. The goal is t…
Sponsor: National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 18, 2026 03:00 UTC
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500 patients enrolled in Largest-Ever study of brain tapeworm outcomes
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study follows 500 people with neurocysticercosis, a brain infection caused by the pork tapeworm. Participants receive standard antiparasitic drugs and anti-inflammatories. Researchers will track their health over many years to understand what factors lead to better or worse …
Sponsor: National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 18, 2026 03:00 UTC
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Scientists launch major study to uncover secrets of insulin resistance
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study aims to learn more about insulin resistance and diabetes by collecting blood and skin samples from up to 1,200 participants, including patients with severe insulin resistance and their family members. Researchers will study genetics and how insulin works in the body to…
Sponsor: National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 18, 2026 03:00 UTC
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Scientists probe the brain to unravel Suicide's mysteries
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study aims to understand what happens in the brain when someone thinks about or attempts suicide. Researchers will use brain scans, sleep monitoring, blood tests, and questionnaires to compare four groups: people with recent suicidal thoughts or attempts, those with past sui…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 18, 2026 03:00 UTC
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Your gut bacteria might predict brain radiation injury risk
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at whether the bacteria in your gut can help predict who might experience side effects from stereotactic radiosurgery (SRS), a precise type of radiation used to treat brain tumors. Researchers will collect stool and blood samples from 150 patients before and afte…
Sponsor: University of Chicago • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 18, 2026 03:00 UTC
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Can a simple screening catch diabetes and heart disease before it starts?
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study will test a new screening program for 3,000 people turning 50 in the Ascoli Piceno province of Italy. Participants will fill out questionnaires and get a blood test to check their risk of developing type 2 diabetes and cardiovascular disease. The goal is to see if this…
Sponsor: Marche Region Regional Health Agency • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 18, 2026 03:00 UTC
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Massive study aims to uncover cancer secrets in rare bone marrow diseases
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis natural history study follows up to 4,000 people with inherited bone marrow failure syndromes (IBMFS) and their families to learn why they are prone to certain cancers. Researchers will track health over time, collect genetic samples, and look for clues that separate those w…
Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 18, 2026 03:00 UTC
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Can men with spinal cord injury father children? a new study explores fertility options
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study aims to understand and improve fertility in men with spinal cord injury. Researchers will collect and analyze semen samples from participants to assess sperm count, motility, and other factors, and correlate these with patient characteristics. The goal is to help men w…
Sponsor: University of Miami • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 18, 2026 03:00 UTC
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Tailored muscle cuts for swallowing disorders: a precision medicine trial
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study observes how doctors decide the length of the muscle cut during POEM surgery for people with swallowing disorders like achalasia. Researchers will follow 200 adults for 2 years, tracking symptoms and whether retreatment is needed. The goal is to see if tailoring the su…
Sponsor: Northwestern University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 18, 2026 03:00 UTC
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Can we spot cancer before it starts? a massive study aims to find out
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study is building a large collection of blood, saliva, urine, stool, and tissue samples from people who are at increased risk of cancer, including those with genetic predispositions, survivors of childhood or adult cancer, or those with precancerous conditions. The goal is t…
Sponsor: Dana-Farber Cancer Institute • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 18, 2026 03:00 UTC
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Can a Voice-Based app map healthy brain aging across 80 years?
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study aims to collect cognitive performance data from 1,000 healthy adults aged 18 to 100 using a fully digital, voice-recognition-based testing platform. Participants complete a one-time, 30-45 minute online assessment covering memory, language, attention, and problem-solvi…
Sponsor: The Neurology Center of Southern California • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 18, 2026 03:00 UTC
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Scientists launch massive tissue collection to unlock secrets of head and neck diseases
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study aims to create a large collection of tissue samples from people with head and neck disorders, such as hearing loss, mouth diseases, and throat cancers. Researchers will use leftover surgical tissue and additional samples like blood, saliva, and cheek swabs to study the…
Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 18, 2026 03:00 UTC
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Scientists seek genetic clues to mysterious fever diseases
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study aims to learn more about the genetics and natural history of autoinflammatory diseases, which cause repeated fevers and inflammation. Researchers will study up to 5,000 people, including patients, their relatives, and healthy volunteers. Participants provide blood and …
Sponsor: National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 18, 2026 03:00 UTC
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Scientists dive deep into the biology of obesity
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study aims to describe the physical and behavioral traits of overweight and obese adults compared to lean individuals. Researchers will measure hormones, metabolism, food preferences, fitness, sleep, and thinking patterns in 2,000 participants. The goal is to better understa…
Sponsor: National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 18, 2026 03:00 UTC
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500 patients to help unlock secrets of knee recovery
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study will follow 500 people with knee injuries or knee osteoarthritis who receive standard care at a hospital in China. Researchers will collect medical history, imaging, and function tests at the start and then again at 6, 12, and 24 months. The goal is to better understan…
Sponsor: Ningbo No.2 Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 18, 2026 03:00 UTC
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Scientists hunt for genetic clues behind rare immune disorder
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study aims to find the genetic causes of severe combined immunodeficiency (SCID), a rare condition where the immune system doesn't work properly. Researchers will collect blood samples from 100 patients and their relatives to analyze DNA and other factors. The goal is to bet…
Sponsor: National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 18, 2026 03:00 UTC
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Brain scans may reveal how kids respond to anxiety treatment
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at how the brains of children with anxiety disorders work differently from healthy children. Researchers will use brain scans and thinking tasks to track changes over a year, before and after standard treatments like therapy or medication. The goal is to find pat…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 18, 2026 03:00 UTC
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Massive malaria study aims to unlock secrets of infection in mothers and kids
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis large observational study in Mali is following up to 15,000 pregnant women and children to understand why some get malaria and others don't. Researchers are looking at immune responses, parasite features, and other factors that influence infection and disease severity. The g…
Sponsor: National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 18, 2026 03:00 UTC
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NIH launches study to better handle bioterrorism and outbreak exposures
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study aims to improve how doctors evaluate and manage people who have been exposed to bioterrorism agents (like anthrax) or emerging infectious diseases (like SARS or new flu strains). Up to 200 participants, including patients and healthcare workers, will be monitored and t…
Sponsor: National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 18, 2026 03:00 UTC
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New device may improve bladder cancer surgery accuracy
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study tests a redesigned surgical tool for removing bladder tumors. Researchers will use the device on bladder specimens from 25 patients who need their bladder removed. The goal is to see if the modified device provides better tissue samples for pathology, helping doctors a…
Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 18, 2026 03:00 UTC
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Scientists dig into skin bugs to unlock eczema secrets
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at the tiny organisms living on our skin—like bacteria and fungi—and how they might differ in people with eczema (atopic dermatitis). Researchers will collect skin samples from healthy volunteers and patients aged 2 to 40 with moderate to severe eczema, as well a…
Sponsor: National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 18, 2026 03:00 UTC
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Rare gene study aims to unlock kidney cancer risks
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at a rare inherited condition called Birt-Hogg-Dube (BHD) syndrome, which raises the risk of kidney cancer. Researchers will collect blood, saliva, and tissue samples from up to 950 participants to find the genes involved and understand how kidney tumors grow. Th…
Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 18, 2026 03:00 UTC
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Tonsils shed light on staph Bacteria's secrets
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study aims to understand how Staphylococcus aureus bacteria interact with human cells to cause infections, especially in the spine. Researchers will use tonsil tissue discarded after routine tonsillectomies to create lab models. About 500 participants aged 2 and older who ar…
Sponsor: National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 18, 2026 03:00 UTC
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Scientists track rare gene variant to unlock blood disorder mysteries
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study follows people of all ages who have or may have a RUNX1 gene variant, which can cause bleeding problems and increase the risk of blood cancers. Researchers will collect medical history, blood samples, and bone marrow over many years to understand how the condition deve…
Sponsor: National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 18, 2026 03:00 UTC
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New study aims to unlock secrets of rare cholesterol diseases
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis natural history study is observing up to 250 people with Smith-Lemli-Opitz syndrome and related cholesterol disorders, as well as their relatives. Researchers will track symptoms, development, and lab results over several years to find better ways to measure disease progress…
Sponsor: Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development (NICHD) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 18, 2026 03:00 UTC
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New imaging study aims to unlock secrets of human movement
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study uses MRI and ultrasound to watch how muscles, tendons, and bones work together when you move. Researchers hope to learn what normal and injured movement looks like, which could lead to better ways to diagnose and treat problems like knee pain. Healthy volunteers and pe…
Sponsor: National Institutes of Health Clinical Center (CC) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 18, 2026 03:00 UTC
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Major stroke study aims to unlock secrets of brain attacks
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study is for adults 18 and older who have had a stroke or a transient ischemic attack (TIA), often called a mini-stroke. The goal is to collect information from standard medical tests and some extra research tests, like blood draws and brain scans, to better understand how t…
Sponsor: National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 18, 2026 03:00 UTC
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Can a simple audio diary app transform diabetes Self-Care?
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study is testing whether a mobile app called Fabla-diabetesMM, which lets people record audio diaries, is easy and helpful for older adults with type 1 or 2 diabetes who also have other health conditions. Thirty participants will use the app and answer questions about their …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Emory University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 18, 2026 03:00 UTC
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NIH launches major study to unravel hormone mysteries
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study at the National Institutes of Health is looking at 1,000 adults with known or suspected hormone gland (endocrine) disorders. The goal is to better understand these conditions and help train doctors. Participants may receive tests, treatments, or surgery as part of thei…
Sponsor: National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 18, 2026 03:00 UTC
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South korea tracks Real-World safety of bladder cancer drug PADCEV
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study monitors 202 adults in South Korea with advanced bladder cancer who are receiving the drug PADCEV (enfortumab vedotin) as part of their normal care. Researchers will track side effects and how well the cancer responds for up to a year. No new treatment is given; the go…
Sponsor: Astellas Pharma Korea, Inc. • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 18, 2026 03:00 UTC
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New brain scans aim to spot inflammation in Alzheimer's and Parkinson's
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study uses special PET scans to measure inflammation in the brains of people with Alzheimer's, Parkinson's, ALS, and other neurodegenerative diseases. Researchers will compare these scans to those from healthy volunteers to see if inflammation levels differ. The goal is to d…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 18, 2026 03:00 UTC
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Scientists hunt for better ways to spot hidden adrenal tumors
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study aims to improve how doctors find and understand pheochromocytomas and paragangliomas, rare tumors that can cause dangerous high blood pressure. Researchers will use advanced imaging scans and genetic testing in up to 3,000 participants to learn more about these tumors.…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development (NICHD) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 18, 2026 03:00 UTC
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Scientists dive deep into HIV immune cells to unlock secrets of early treatment
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study collects white blood cells from HIV patients through a process called leukapheresis to examine how the immune system responds to early treatment. Researchers aim to enroll 60 adults—30 with early HIV and 30 with chronic HIV—who are not yet on antiretroviral therapy. Pa…
Sponsor: National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 18, 2026 03:00 UTC
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Can genes explain brain malformations?
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study aims to understand the genetic causes of brain development disorders, including Aicardi syndrome, polymicrogyria, and Dandy-Walker malformation. Researchers will analyze genetic data from 2000 participants with these conditions, all confirmed by MRI. The goal is to use…
Sponsor: University of California, San Francisco • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 18, 2026 03:00 UTC
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Massive spine device registry launches to see how medtronic tools perform in real surgeries
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study will follow 1,000 people receiving Medtronic spinal or cranial devices during routine surgery. Researchers will track outcomes like fusion success, pain relief, and device safety for up to two years. The goal is to gather real-world data on how these already-approved p…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Medtronic Spinal and Biologics • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 18, 2026 03:00 UTC
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Scientists hunt for genetic clues in Virus-Linked cancers
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study collects tissue and blood samples from adults with HIV, other immune disorders, or cancers thought to be caused by viruses. Researchers will compare genes in cancer tissue to normal tissue to find genetic changes that drive these cancers. The goal is to better understa…
Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 18, 2026 03:00 UTC
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New national registry aims to unlock secrets of Ultra-Rare childhood cancers
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study creates a registry for children, teens, and young adults (ages 1 month to 39 years) diagnosed with very rare solid tumors (fewer than 2 cases per million people per year). Researchers will collect medical records, tumor samples, and patient questionnaires to better und…
Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 18, 2026 03:00 UTC
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Your social life may hold the key to better opioid treatment
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at how social behaviors and feelings of connection impact treatment for opioid use disorder. Researchers will collect daily reports from 230 patients and a close friend or family member over several weeks. The goal is to find patterns that could lead to more pers…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Medical University of South Carolina • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 18, 2026 03:00 UTC
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Memory boost for cocaine users? small study tests potassium channel blocker
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at whether a drug called fampridine, which blocks potassium channels in the brain, can improve working memory in people with cocaine use disorder. Forty chronic cocaine users will receive either the drug or a placebo and then take memory tests. The goal is to und…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Boris Quednow • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 18, 2026 03:00 UTC
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Scientists seek clues on white blood cell behavior in allergies and parasites
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study aims to understand how and why eosinophils (a type of white blood cell) become active in conditions like allergies, asthma, and parasitic infections. Researchers will observe up to 800 people aged 1 to 100 with high eosinophil levels. No experimental treatments are giv…
Sponsor: National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 18, 2026 03:00 UTC
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Scientists harvest cells to grow mini retinas in lab
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study collects skin, hair, blood, urine, or saliva samples from people with certain eye diseases (like macular degeneration) and from healthy volunteers. Researchers will turn these samples into stem cells in the lab to study how the diseases develop and to test potential ne…
Sponsor: National Eye Institute (NEI) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 18, 2026 03:00 UTC
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Scientists seek clues to why some get sick from parasitic worms
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at how people's immune systems react to infections from parasitic worms, which can cause serious health problems like swelling, blindness, or heart disease. Researchers will evaluate and treat up to 500 participants aged 3 to 100 using standard medical tests and …
Sponsor: National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 18, 2026 03:00 UTC
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New Low-Energy MRI could make heart scans safer for people with metal implants
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study is testing a new type of MRI scanner that uses less energy than standard machines. The goal is to see if it can still take clear pictures of the heart, which could help people with metal devices in their body. Healthy volunteers and people with heart disease will have …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 18, 2026 03:00 UTC
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NIH launches massive effort to unlock secrets of rare vascular diseases
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study aims to collect blood and tissue samples from up to 10,000 people with rare genetic vascular or cardiovascular diseases, as well as their healthy relatives. Researchers will use these samples to identify genetic causes and understand how these diseases work. The goal i…
Sponsor: National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 18, 2026 03:00 UTC
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New registry to track alopecia areata in teens
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis registry will follow 1500 adolescents aged 12-17 with severe alopecia areata, a condition causing hair loss. Researchers will collect data from routine dermatology visits to better understand the disease's natural history, how it is managed, and what treatments are used. The…
Sponsor: CorEvitas • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 18, 2026 03:00 UTC
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Can your genes predict eye damage from a common arthritis drug?
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at whether certain genes make some people more likely to develop eye damage from the drug Plaquenil, which is used for autoimmune diseases like lupus and rheumatoid arthritis. Researchers will compare people who have had eye damage from Plaquenil with those who h…
Sponsor: National Eye Institute (NEI) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 18, 2026 03:00 UTC
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Scientists track rare bone cancer to unlock future treatments
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study follows 300 children and adults with chordoma, a rare bone cancer of the skull base or spine. Researchers will track how the disease progresses over time using imaging, physical exams, and surveys. The goal is to better understand chordoma's behavior to design more eff…
Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 18, 2026 03:00 UTC
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Rare nasal cancer under the microscope: new study aims to unlock secrets
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study is following children and adults with olfactory neuroblastoma, a rare cancer of the nasal cavity, to learn more about how the disease behaves over time. Researchers will collect medical records, blood samples, and survey responses from 525 participants to track symptom…
Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 18, 2026 03:00 UTC
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NIH launches study to uncover link between infections and mitochondrial disease
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study at the National Institutes of Health looks at how infections can worsen symptoms in people with mitochondrial disease, a group of disorders that affect energy production in cells. Researchers will evaluate participants' immune systems through blood tests, physical exam…
Sponsor: National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 18, 2026 03:00 UTC
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Scientists launch major study to unravel mysteries of rare immune diseases
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study aims to understand the causes and progression of Common Variable Immunodeficiency (CVID) and related inborn errors of immunity. Researchers will observe up to 500 patients over time using blood tests, imaging, and other exams. The goal is to find better ways to diagnos…
Sponsor: National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 18, 2026 03:00 UTC
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Brain enzyme levels under scrutiny in depression study
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study aims to see if people with major depressive disorder have lower levels of an enzyme called PDE4B in their brains compared to healthy volunteers. Researchers will use PET and MRI scans along with an experimental radioactive tracer to measure this enzyme. The study invol…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 18, 2026 03:00 UTC
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Sleep schedule showdown: does timing matter for ADHD teens?
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at how changing sleep schedules affects attention, mood, and the internal body clock in teens aged 13-17 with ADHD. Over three weeks, participants follow different sleep patterns—including a short-sleep week and a week with extended sleep timed either to match or…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Children's Hospital Medical Center, Cincinnati • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 18, 2026 03:00 UTC
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Massive smartphone study aims to unlock secrets of addiction relapse
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study aims to create a large data repository by collecting smartphone data and daily surveys from 10,000 adults who use alcohol or drugs. Participants will use an app that tracks phone activity and location, and answer short surveys about mood and substance use. The goal is …
Sponsor: National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 18, 2026 03:00 UTC
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Scientists track Cancer's inner workings during radiation treatment
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study is for people with cervical or pancreatic cancer who are scheduled to receive chemoradiotherapy. Researchers will collect tumor samples, blood, and imaging data before, during, and after treatment to see how the tumor environment changes over time. The goal is to learn…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Washington University School of Medicine • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 18, 2026 03:00 UTC
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Scientists scan brains of heavy drinkers to uncover clues about addiction
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis observational study uses brain scans (MRI) and behavioral tasks to compare people with and without alcohol dependence. Researchers want to see if differences in brain structure and activity relate to personality, behavior, and genetics. Up to 1,000 adults will participate in…
Sponsor: National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 18, 2026 03:00 UTC
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Massive study seeks families to unlock secrets of childhood brain disorders
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study aims to learn more about childhood-onset behavioral, psychiatric, and developmental disorders by observing people of all ages who have these conditions, along with their family members. Researchers will collect medical histories, perform psychiatric assessments, and ma…
Sponsor: National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 18, 2026 03:00 UTC
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Brain scans could unlock better movement for kids with cerebral palsy
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study uses safe brain imaging techniques (NIRS and EEG) to see how the brain controls movement in people with and without cerebral palsy. Researchers will compare brain activity patterns and test whether biofeedback training can help people with cerebral palsy improve their …
Sponsor: National Institutes of Health Clinical Center (CC) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 18, 2026 03:00 UTC
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Scientists seek genetic clues to mysterious immune defects
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at people with unusual or repeated infections and their family members to find the genetic and biochemical causes of immune system problems. Researchers will collect blood, saliva, urine, and other samples over time to better understand these conditions. The goal…
Sponsor: National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 18, 2026 03:00 UTC
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NIH launches major study to uncover hidden causes of dangerous low blood sugar
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study aims to better understand why some people experience dangerously low blood sugar (hypoglycemia), especially after fasting. Researchers will admit 1,500 adults to the NIH Clinical Center for controlled fasting and a series of blood tests to measure insulin and other fac…
Sponsor: National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 18, 2026 03:00 UTC
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Cancer tissue bank opens to fuel research
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study collects tissue and fluid samples from up to 5,000 cancer patients to help researchers learn more about cancer and develop new tests and treatments. Samples are taken from routine procedures or from extra biopsies done just for research. The goal is to build a resource…
Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 18, 2026 03:00 UTC
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Massive study aims to unlock secrets of rare vascular diseases
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study is collecting medical data and biological samples from people with genetic conditions affecting the heart and blood vessels, their relatives, and healthy volunteers. The goal is to better understand these diseases, improve diagnosis, and lay the groundwork for future t…
Sponsor: National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 18, 2026 03:00 UTC
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Can tracking daily life unlock myasthenia gravis mysteries?
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis registry study follows adults with myasthenia gravis (MG) over time to understand how symptoms, daily functioning, and quality of life change. Participants complete surveys about their symptoms, treatments, and challenges, and may share medical records. The goal is to gather…
Sponsor: Autoimmune Neurology Alliance • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 18, 2026 03:00 UTC
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New imaging study aims to personalize thyroid cancer radiation doses
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study tests two ways of preparing people with advanced thyroid cancer for a special PET scan that uses a radioactive form of iodine (I-124). The goal is to see which preparation method gives better information for calculating the right dose of radiation therapy. Thirty parti…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 18, 2026 03:00 UTC
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New screening trial aims to speed up matching of cancer patients to the right treatments
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study tests a new way to screen patients with acute myeloid leukemia (AML) or myelodysplastic syndrome (MDS) by analyzing their bone marrow and blood for specific biomarkers. The goal is to quickly match patients with a treatment trial that targets their cancer's unique mark…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 18, 2026 03:00 UTC
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Scientists hunt for hidden genes behind movement disorders and dementia
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study aims to find the genetic causes of movement disorders and dementias by analyzing DNA from up to 12,000 participants, including patients and their family members. Researchers will collect blood or saliva samples and look for gene mutations linked to these conditions. Th…
Sponsor: National Institute on Aging (NIA) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 18, 2026 03:00 UTC
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Millions of unpaid caregivers: study tracks hidden health toll
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study follows 2,800 unpaid caregivers of people with chronic conditions like diabetes or inherited disorders. Researchers will survey and interview caregivers over up to 5 years to track changes in their health, stress, and social support. The goal is to understand how careg…
Sponsor: National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 18, 2026 03:00 UTC
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Patient stories could unlock new treatments for rare appendix cancer
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study is building a global patient registry to collect real-world information from people diagnosed with appendix cancer or pseudomyxoma peritonei (PMP), a rare condition where tumors spread in the abdomen. Participants and caregivers share details about their symptoms, trea…
Sponsor: Appendix Cancer Pseudomyxoma Peritonei Research Foundation • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 18, 2026 03:00 UTC
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Scientists hunt for genetic clues behind childhood pituitary tumors
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study aims to uncover the genetic causes of pituitary and hypothalamic tumors in children. Researchers will collect blood and tumor samples from up to 2,000 participants to analyze DNA and look for inherited patterns. The study also trains doctors and tests new MRI technique…
Sponsor: Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development (NICHD) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 18, 2026 03:00 UTC
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Smartwatches could help measure Huntington's symptoms at home
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study is testing whether wearable devices like smartwatches can accurately track movement problems in people with Huntington's disease. About 100 participants, including those with Huntington's and healthy volunteers, will wear sensors and complete surveys and interviews at …
Sponsor: University of Rochester • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 18, 2026 03:00 UTC
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Cancer data pooling study aims to connect the dots across trials
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study enrolls adults with cancer or benign tumors who are already participating in other trials at the National Cancer Institute. Researchers will collect and link medical records and research samples from all of a patient's past, current, and future studies. The goal is to …
Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 18, 2026 03:00 UTC
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Could a recovery checklist speed healing after brain tumor surgery?
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at whether a structured recovery program called Enhanced Recovery After Surgery (ERAS) can improve outcomes for people undergoing endoscopic surgery to remove pituitary tumors. Researchers will track complications, pain, nausea, hospital stay length, and readmiss…
Sponsor: Chang Gung Memorial Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 18, 2026 03:00 UTC
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Scientists hunt for protein clues to Pneumonia's hidden causes
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at proteins in lung fluid from 750 people with pneumonia to find biomarkers that could reveal what's causing the lung inflammation. Participants undergo a standard bronchoscopy with lung washings, plus a blood draw. The goal is to better understand different type…
Sponsor: National Institutes of Health Clinical Center (CC) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 18, 2026 03:00 UTC
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Scientists investigate rare overgrowth disorder proteus syndrome
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study aims to understand the genetic and biological causes of Proteus syndrome, a rare condition causing abnormal growth of bones, skin, and other tissues. Researchers will follow up to 1,500 participants over time, using medical exams, imaging, and blood tests to track how …
Sponsor: National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 18, 2026 03:00 UTC
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New registry aims to map treatment landscape for rare lung cancer mutation
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study is a disease registry that will follow about 700 people with advanced non-small cell lung cancer that has a specific genetic change called METex14 skipping. Researchers will collect information on patient characteristics, treatments, and outcomes over time to better un…
Sponsor: EMD Serono Research & Development Institute, Inc. • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 18, 2026 03:00 UTC
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Can a simple visit improve tough cancer talks?
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study tests a new approach called RIGHTimeCPV, designed to help children with poor-prognosis cancer and their families talk more openly with doctors about the future. Participants choose a communication companion and attend a special visit to share their preferences. The goa…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: St. Jude Children's Research Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 18, 2026 03:00 UTC
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New study probes immune system in rare disease patients
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at how common certain antibodies and inflammatory markers are in people with chronic granulomatous disease (CGD). Researchers will measure levels of adenovirus-fighting antibodies and inflammatory cytokines in blood samples from 60 adults and children with CGD. T…
Sponsor: Ensoma • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 18, 2026 03:00 UTC
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Massive study aims to unlock mysteries of rare blood vessel disease
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study follows up to 4,000 people with vasculitis (a group of diseases that cause blood vessel inflammation) and healthy volunteers over many years. Researchers collect blood, urine, imaging, and genetic samples to learn how the disease develops and changes. The goal is to fi…
Sponsor: National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases (NIAMS) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 18, 2026 03:00 UTC
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Scientists launch major study to unravel rare bone disease
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study follows up to 500 people with polyostotic fibrous dysplasia or McCune-Albright syndrome to learn how these conditions change over time. Researchers will collect medical data and tissue samples to better understand the disease. The goal is to improve future diagnosis an…
Sponsor: National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research (NIDCR) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 18, 2026 03:00 UTC
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Massive heart study seeks 5,000 volunteers to uncover hidden risks
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study aims to learn more about heart and blood vessel diseases by observing people who have them or are at risk. Researchers will collect samples and perform tests like imaging and stress tests on up to 5,000 participants, including healthy volunteers and relatives of affect…
Sponsor: National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 18, 2026 03:00 UTC
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Gut microbes may hold key to Post-Transplant pain
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study investigates whether the gut microbiome and its byproducts influence chronic pain in people who have received a kidney transplant. Many transplant recipients experience persistent pain, which can affect their quality of life and treatment adherence. Researchers will tr…
Sponsor: University of Illinois at Chicago • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 18, 2026 03:00 UTC
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Can your education and background protect your brain after a stroke?
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at how social and lifestyle factors—like education, race, and income—affect a person's thinking and memory after a stroke. Researchers will interview 450 adults who had a stroke and review their brain scans and medical records. The goal is to understand why some …
Sponsor: National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 18, 2026 03:00 UTC
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Can a simple monitor predict type 1 diabetes before symptoms start?
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study is testing whether a continuous glucose monitor (CGM) can predict blood sugar problems in people who are at risk for type 1 diabetes but have no symptoms. Researchers will follow 75 people aged 5 to 39 who have diabetes-related autoantibodies. They will compare CGM dat…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Universitair Ziekenhuis Brussel • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 18, 2026 03:00 UTC
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Scientists hunt for genetic clues to severe viral infections
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at people who have had unusually severe or long-lasting viral infections, like serious cases of herpes, HPV, or the flu. Researchers want to find out if these people have hidden immune system or genetic problems that make them more vulnerable. Up to 600 participa…
Sponsor: National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 18, 2026 03:00 UTC
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Scientists seek samples to unlock blood disorder secrets
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study collects biological samples like blood, saliva, and urine from 300 adults aged 18-70, both with and without blood disorders such as sickle cell disease and thalassemia. The goal is to use these samples for research to better understand these conditions and related dise…
Sponsor: National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 18, 2026 03:00 UTC
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Scientists use new tracer to peek at brain inflammation in Alzheimer's
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study tests a new radioactive tracer to see if it can measure brain inflammation in people with Alzheimer's disease or mild cognitive impairment. Researchers will compare scans from 90 volunteers (patients and healthy older adults) to understand how inflammation relates to m…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 18, 2026 03:00 UTC
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Can nicotine pouches replace cigarettes? new study aims to find out
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at whether oral nicotine pouches (like ZYN) can be a good substitute for cigarettes or smokeless tobacco. Researchers will test different nicotine levels and forms to see which ones reduce cravings and appeal to users. 160 adult tobacco users will try the pouches…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer Center • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 18, 2026 03:00 UTC
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Cancer genetics study aims to personalize treatment
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study collects blood or cheek swab samples from 1,100 cancer patients at the National Cancer Institute to analyze genetic differences that may influence how their bodies process cancer treatments. The goal is to understand why some patients experience more side effects or le…
Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 18, 2026 03:00 UTC
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Scientists dive deep into endocrine tumors to unlock molecular secrets
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study enrolls people with endocrine tumors (such as thyroid, parathyroid, adrenal, or pancreatic tumors) who are scheduled for surgery or biopsy. Researchers collect samples of the tumor, nearby healthy tissue, blood, and urine to analyze genetic and molecular changes. The g…
Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 18, 2026 03:00 UTC
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What happens when your genes reveal a surprise? new study seeks answers.
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at people who have a gene variant (called a secondary finding) that was found during genetic testing for another reason. Researchers want to understand how these variants affect health, how people respond to the news, and whether they follow medical advice. Up to…
Sponsor: National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 18, 2026 03:00 UTC
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Can a special MRI spot seizure hotspots in the brain?
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis early-stage study is testing whether a contrast agent called mangafodipir can safely highlight areas where the blood-brain barrier is broken in people with drug-resistant epilepsy. Forty adults will undergo MRI scans with mangafodipir and gadolinium to see if these scans can…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 18, 2026 03:00 UTC
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Can MRI replace unnecessary biopsies for prostate cancer patients?
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at whether a special MRI scan (mpMRI) can better monitor prostate cancer in men who choose active surveillance instead of immediate treatment. About 500 men with low-risk prostate cancer will get regular MRIs, biopsies, and blood tests over several years. The goa…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 18, 2026 03:00 UTC
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Brain scans seek clues to Kids' severe mood swings
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at children and teens ages 7-17 who have severe mood problems like chronic anger, sadness, or irritability, along with extreme tantrums. Researchers will use interviews, tests, and brain imaging to understand what happens in the brain. Up to 2,350 participants wi…
Sponsor: National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 18, 2026 03:00 UTC
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Scientists seek 20,000 volunteers to help fight flu and COVID-19
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study aims to collect blood, nose, and saliva samples from up to 20,000 people aged 3 and older who have or may have a respiratory virus infection like flu or COVID-19. The samples will be stored and used in future research to better understand these viruses and how the immu…
Sponsor: National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 18, 2026 03:00 UTC
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NIH launches Long-Term study to uncover clues in rare lung disease
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis natural history study follows 270 adults with pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH) and healthy volunteers to track how the disease changes over time. Researchers will use blood tests, heart and lung imaging, and a six-minute walk test to find new markers of disease severity…
Sponsor: National Institutes of Health Clinical Center (CC) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 18, 2026 03:00 UTC
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20,000 volunteers needed to decode immune disease genetics
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study will analyze DNA from up to 20,000 people, including those with immune disorders and their relatives, to find genetic variants linked to conditions like atopy, autoimmunity, and primary immunodeficiency. Researchers will also study how best to return genetic results to…
Sponsor: National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 18, 2026 03:00 UTC
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Scientists scour lungs for clues to why some get infections
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study gathers fluid and tissue from the lungs and nose of healthy volunteers and people with a history of lung infections. Researchers will compare samples to find differences in immune function that might explain why some people are more prone to infections. Participants un…
Sponsor: National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 18, 2026 03:00 UTC
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Massive liver study seeks 8,000 volunteers to unlock disease secrets
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study aims to learn more about liver diseases like hepatitis B, C, and D by observing up to 8,050 participants over time. Participants will have yearly check-ups, blood and urine tests, and liver ultrasounds. Some may be offered experimental treatments if they qualify. The g…
Sponsor: National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 18, 2026 03:00 UTC
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Can a clubhouse model sharpen thinking in schizophrenia? new study aims to find out
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis pilot study will compare the Clubhouse Model—a structured, community-based program where members work together to run the clubhouse—to standard outpatient care for adults with schizophrenia. Researchers will measure changes in thinking, daily functioning, and brain activity …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Case Western Reserve University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 18, 2026 03:00 UTC
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Scientists bank tumors and blood to unlock cancer secrets
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study collects blood, urine, saliva, and tissue samples from nearly 6,000 people who have or may have cancer, including rare inherited forms. The samples are stored and used for research to understand the genetic and molecular basis of cancer. No new treatment is being teste…
Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 18, 2026 03:00 UTC
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Liver biopsies reveal Fat-Busting secrets in alcohol detox
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at how the liver processes fat in people with alcohol use disorder who are quitting drinking. Researchers will take two small liver samples—one early in detox and one after four weeks—to compare gene activity. The goal is to understand how the liver clears fat wh…
Sponsor: National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 18, 2026 03:00 UTC
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Can immune cells heal the heart and brain after attack?
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at how certain white blood cells, called monocytes, react to injury from a heart attack or ischemic stroke. Researchers want to learn how these cells sense danger signals and produce substances that might help heart muscle and brain tissue heal. The study involve…
Sponsor: UConn Health • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 18, 2026 03:00 UTC
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Why do young adults mix tobacco and cannabis? new study aims to find out
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study interviews 40 young adults aged 18-30 who use both tobacco (cigarettes or vaping) and cannabis at least weekly. Researchers want to learn how and why people start, increase, and keep using both substances together. The goal is to better understand these behaviors, not …
Sponsor: Roswell Park Cancer Institute • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 18, 2026 03:00 UTC
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New study uses genetic sequencing to solve mysterious childhood diseases
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study aims to find genetic causes of rare diseases in children aged 2 to 18 who live outside the United States and have limited access to genetic testing. Researchers will collect blood, saliva, or cheek swab samples from affected children and their family members. The goal …
Sponsor: National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 18, 2026 03:00 UTC
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Could your genes raise your melanoma risk? new study seeks answers
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study aims to understand how genetics and environmental factors contribute to melanoma, a serious skin cancer. Researchers will enroll up to 3,000 people with a personal or family history of melanoma or related conditions. Participants will fill out questionnaires, provide b…
Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 18, 2026 03:00 UTC
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Scientists seek clues to fungal infections in immune system study
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study aims to understand why some people are more prone to fungal infections, especially from Candida yeast. Researchers will collect blood, saliva, urine, and tissue samples from people with immune disorders, their family members, and healthy volunteers. No treatment is giv…
Sponsor: National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 18, 2026 03:00 UTC
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Scientists launch major effort to unlock secrets of rare stomach cancer
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study follows 400 people aged 6 and older who have a rare stomach cancer called GIST. Researchers will collect tumor tissue during surgery and study it in the lab to learn more about the disease. Participants are monitored every 6 to 12 months for up to 10 years before surge…
Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 18, 2026 03:00 UTC
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Massive study aims to unlock secrets of Brain's immune attacks
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis observational study is recruiting 2400 people with immune-related central nervous system diseases, such as multiple sclerosis, along with healthy volunteers for comparison. Researchers will use MRI scans, lumbar punctures, blood tests, and neurological exams to track disease…
Sponsor: National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 18, 2026 03:00 UTC
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NIH launches major study to uncover teen Depression's secrets
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis NIH study aims to understand what causes depression in teenagers and how the brain changes with the condition. Researchers will compare depressed teens with healthy ones using interviews, computer tasks, and brain scans. Eligible participants may also receive free talk thera…
Sponsor: National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 18, 2026 03:00 UTC
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Researchers launch major study to unravel mysteries of muscle disease
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study aims to learn more about myositis, a group of diseases that cause muscle inflammation and damage. Researchers will observe up to 1,200 children and adults with myositis, along with healthy volunteers, to track changes in the immune system and other health problems over…
Sponsor: National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences (NIEHS) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 18, 2026 03:00 UTC
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Blood test clues: could two proteins predict heart failure crises?
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at whether two proteins released by a struggling heart can be detected in the blood during acute heart failure. Researchers will measure these proteins in about 500 adults—some with stable or worsening heart failure and some healthy—to see if higher levels relate…
Sponsor: UConn Health • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 18, 2026 03:00 UTC
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Brain scans reveal Alcohol's hidden impact on key protein
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at how alcohol changes a brain protein called PDE4B, which may be linked to alcohol use disorder. Healthy social drinkers aged 21 to 70 will have brain scans before and after receiving alcohol. The goal is to understand how alcohol affects this protein, which cou…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 18, 2026 03:00 UTC
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Can Stage-Based herbal therapy slow Alzheimer's decline?
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study follows 600 people aged 55 to 85 with early, middle, or late-stage Alzheimer's disease for 12 months. Researchers will track changes in memory, daily activities, behavior, and traditional Chinese medicine symptom patterns. They will also observe whether those receiving…
Sponsor: Dongzhimen Hospital, Beijing • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 18, 2026 03:00 UTC
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Watching and learning: how cancer screenings affect people with fanconi anemia
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at anxiety related to cancer screenings in adults with Fanconi anemia, a rare condition that raises cancer risk. Researchers will observe 20 participants during their regular screening visits, noting body language, worries, and the clinic environment. No treatmen…
Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 18, 2026 03:00 UTC
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Brain scans reveal Ketamine's Fast-Acting secrets in depression study
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at how ketamine affects the brain in people with major depression and healthy volunteers. Researchers use brain scans, blood tests, and other measures to understand why a single dose works quickly but briefly. The goal is to find biomarkers that could lead to bet…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 18, 2026 03:00 UTC
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Scientists track rare genetic disorder to unlock its secrets
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study follows 600 people with GATA2 deficiency, a genetic disorder affecting the immune system and other body systems. Researchers aim to understand the full range of health problems it causes and why it affects people differently. Participants will have yearly check-ups for…
Sponsor: National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 18, 2026 03:00 UTC
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New study aims to predict brain fog after radiation
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study is testing whether PET scans and blood tests can predict memory and thinking problems that often occur after radiation treatment for high-grade glioma. Sixteen participants will have scans and cognitive tests before, during, and after radiation. The goal is to see if t…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Wake Forest University Health Sciences • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 18, 2026 03:00 UTC
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New study aims to prevent lung collapse after surgery
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study tests a special method of removing the breathing tube after abdominal surgery to prevent lung problems. It involves 270 adults at moderate or high risk of lung complications. The goal is to see if a protective extubation approach is practical and followed correctly by …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Centre hospitalier de l'Université de Montréal (CHUM) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 18, 2026 03:00 UTC
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Smart eye drop tracker aims to boost glaucoma treatment adherence
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study is testing a smart device called CONNECTDROP® that clips onto eye drop bottles to track how often glaucoma patients use their medication. About 200 adults with open-angle glaucoma will use the device and a smartphone app for one year. The goal is to see if the technolo…
Sponsor: Laboratoires Thea • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 18, 2026 03:00 UTC
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Scientists launch deep dive into rare liver disease PSC
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study aims to understand what causes primary sclerosing cholangitis (PSC), a rare chronic liver disease. About 143 adults with PSC will provide blood, saliva, urine, stool, and tissue samples, plus undergo imaging and procedures like colonoscopy and liver biopsy. No treatmen…
Sponsor: National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 18, 2026 03:00 UTC
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New scan technique aims to peek inside breast cancer treatment
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis pilot study tests whether a special type of PET/MRI scan can monitor how triple-negative breast cancer responds to immunotherapy. Twenty patients will get three scans over their first two treatment cycles. The results won't change their care but could help design larger stud…
Phase: EARLY_PHASE1 • Sponsor: University of Alabama at Birmingham • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 18, 2026 03:00 UTC
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Massive study seeks to unlock how your surroundings and DNA shape disease risk
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at how your genes and your environment—like what you eat, breathe, and experience—work together to influence common diseases such as diabetes, heart disease, and asthma. Researchers are collecting health questionnaires, genetic data, and other information from 25…
Sponsor: National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences (NIEHS) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 18, 2026 03:00 UTC
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New MRI study aims to unlock secrets of prostate cancer recurrence
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study uses detailed MRI scans and targeted biopsies to investigate why some prostate cancers come back after radiation therapy. Researchers will follow 300 men who are scheduled for radiation or whose cancer has returned after earlier treatment. The goal is to better underst…
Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 18, 2026 03:00 UTC
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Can a meningitis vaccine be safe in pregnancy? a registry aims to find out
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis registry study follows pregnant individuals aged 10 to 25 who received PENBRAYA, a vaccine against meningococcal disease, during pregnancy or within 30 days before their last period. The goal is to collect information on pregnancy outcomes and infant health during the first …
Sponsor: Pfizer • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 18, 2026 03:00 UTC
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New study aims to track rare childhood disease for future treatments
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study follows up to 30 children (up to age 16) with a rare genetic condition called methylmalonic acidemia (MMA), which affects how the body processes food. The goal is to observe how the disease progresses over time by tracking specific blood tests and health signs. This in…
Sponsor: Genespire Srl • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 18, 2026 03:00 UTC
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Sickle cell study aims to uncover disease patterns
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study follows up to 3,500 people with sickle cell disease to learn more about how the condition progresses and what complications arise. Participants receive their usual medical care outside the hospital and visit the clinic for check-ups and research tests. No experimental …
Sponsor: National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 18, 2026 03:00 UTC
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Smart testing after CAR t: could it spare kids from unneeded transplants?
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study tests whether regular blood and bone marrow tests using advanced DNA sequencing can better monitor children with B-cell acute lymphoblastic leukemia (B-ALL) after they achieve remission with CAR T therapy. The goal is to see if these tests can identify who is truly cur…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 18, 2026 03:00 UTC
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Cancer samples sought to unlock treatment secrets
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study collects blood, bone marrow, and tumor samples from 500 adults with cancer or pre-cancerous conditions. Researchers will use these samples to learn more about how cancers behave and why some respond differently to treatments. Participants provide samples over time and …
Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 18, 2026 03:00 UTC
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Scientists seek samples to build better Cancer-Killing drugs
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study collects blood, urine, bone marrow, and tumor samples from people with hairy cell leukemia and other blood cancers, as well as from healthy volunteers. Researchers will use these samples to study the diseases and develop new treatments called immunotoxins, which use an…
Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 18, 2026 03:00 UTC
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Gene hunt in peru: could ancestry hold key to autoimmune diseases?
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study aims to uncover genetic changes that cause autoimmune diseases in people native to Peru. Researchers will collect blood, urine, and stool samples from 300 participants, including patients with conditions like lupus and rheumatoid arthritis, their family members, and he…
Sponsor: National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 18, 2026 03:00 UTC
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Blood cell harvest could fuel future immune disease cures
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study collects blood stem cells and immune cells from healthy volunteers and patients with primary immune deficiencies or blood disorders. The cells are used in the lab to develop new gene and cell therapies. Up to 850 adults aged 18-70 will participate. The goal is to advan…
Sponsor: National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 18, 2026 03:00 UTC
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Could a simple blood test replace heart scans for sarcoidosis?
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study will collect blood samples from 115 adults with cardiac sarcoidosis to look for tiny particles called exosomes that might show whether the disease is active or quiet. The goal is to develop a simple blood test that could help doctors monitor the condition without needi…
Sponsor: Mayo Clinic • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 18, 2026 03:00 UTC
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New study investigates why heart disease hits african americans differently
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at how obesity and body fat affect heart disease risk in 2,000 healthy African American men and women. Researchers will measure body fat, blood fats, and insulin function to see if risk factors differ by sex. The goal is to understand why heart disease rates are …
Sponsor: National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 18, 2026 03:00 UTC