Inherited disease susceptibility
MONDO:0020573A latent susceptibility to disease at the genetic level, which may be activated under certain conditions.
Also known as: hereditary disease susceptibility, hereditary predisposition to disease, genetic predisposition, genetic predispositions, genetic susceptibilities, genetic susceptibility, predisposition, genetic, predispositions, genetic
1269 clinical trials for this condition and its sub-types.
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New scan could boost cure rates for rare thyroid cancer
⭐️ CURE ⭐️ Recruiting nowThis study tests whether a special PET scan (68Ga-CTR-FAPI) can help surgeons remove all medullary thyroid cancer during the first surgery, aiming for a cure. About 150 newly diagnosed patients will be split into two groups: one gets surgery guided by the new scan, the other gets…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Cancer Institute and Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences • Aim: ⭐️ CURE ⭐️
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:01 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 06:00 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 06:00 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 06:00 UTC
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Sound waves open brain barrier to attack deadly tumor
Disease control Recruiting nowThis trial tests a new approach for glioblastoma, an aggressive brain cancer. A device implanted in the skull uses ultrasound to temporarily open the blood-brain barrier, allowing immune-boosting drugs to reach the tumor. The study involves 25 adults who have completed radiation,…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Northwestern University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 16, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New hope for glioblastoma? drug combo trial targets aggressive brain tumors
Disease control Recruiting nowThis Phase 2 trial tests whether adding the experimental drug silevertinib to standard chemotherapy (temozolomide) helps people with a specific type of newly diagnosed glioblastoma live longer without their cancer worsening. The study includes 162 participants whose tumors have c…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Black Diamond Therapeutics, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 15, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can saving the meniscus save knees from osteoarthritis?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study follows 300 people with a specific type of knee injury called a displaced bucket-handle meniscus tear, which can lock the knee and damage the joint. Researchers will compare two surgical approaches: repairing the torn meniscus with stitches versus removing the damaged …
Sponsor: Region Skane • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 15, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a diabetes drug protect blood vessels in type 1 diabetes?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis phase 2 trial tests whether dulaglutide, a drug used for type 2 diabetes, can improve small blood vessel function in adults with type 1 diabetes. The study involves 47 participants aged 18-40 with long-standing type 1 diabetes. Researchers measure blood flow and insulin sens…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: AdventHealth Translational Research Institute • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 14, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Meals on wheels for diabetes: new study tests food delivery to fight hunger and improve health
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether a nutrition program that provides twice-daily meal delivery for up to 90 days after hospital discharge, plus diet education, can reduce food insecurity in people with type 1 or type 2 diabetes. About 160 hospitalized patients who screen positive for food …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Stanford University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 13, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New pill aims to tame seizures in rare brain disorders
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-stage trial tests an oral drug called SVG103 (Paxalisib) in 15 adults with rare brain conditions (FCD-II, TSC, or HME) that cause seizures. The main goal is to check safety and side effects, while also seeing if it reduces seizure frequency. Participants take the drug …
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Sovargen • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 12, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can immunotherapy plus hormones spare the womb in early endometrial cancer?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis trial is investigating whether combining an immunotherapy drug (a PD-1 inhibitor like sintilimab or pembrolizumab) with progesterone therapy can help young women with early-stage, mismatch repair-deficient (MMRd) endometrial cancer achieve complete remission while preserving…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Peking University People's Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 12, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could a cancer drug fix a bleeding disorder and prevent leukemia?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-stage trial tests imatinib, a drug already used for certain cancers, in adults with a harmful RUNX1 gene mutation. The mutation causes easy bleeding and a high risk of blood cancers. The study aims to find the best dose and see if imatinib can improve platelet function…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 09, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Shorter maintenance therapy may be just as effective for BRCA-Linked ovarian cancer
Disease control Recruiting nowThis phase 3 trial tests whether taking the drug olaparib for one year works as well as taking it for two years to keep ovarian cancer from coming back. The study includes 880 people with advanced ovarian cancer (stage III or IV) who have a BRCA mutation or similar DNA repair pro…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: NRG Oncology • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 09, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug trial aims to protect Kids' kidneys from IgA nephropathy
Disease control Recruiting nowThis phase 3 trial tests the drug atrasentan in 28 children aged 2 to 18 with IgA nephropathy, a kidney disease that can lead to kidney failure. The study measures whether atrasentan reduces protein in the urine, a sign of kidney damage, over 36 weeks. All participants receive th…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Novartis Pharmaceuticals • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 09, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New pill aims to slow kidney disease in IgA nephropathy patients
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests an experimental drug called STL303 for people with IgA nephropathy, a kidney disease. About 15 adults will receive either STL303 or a placebo to see if the drug is safe and can reduce protein in the urine, a sign of kidney damage. Possible side effects include na…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Sitala Bio LTD • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 09, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug aims to boost immune cells in rare blood disorder
Disease control Recruiting nowThis Phase 3 study tests whether the drug mavorixafor can reduce serious infections and increase neutrophil levels in people with chronic neutropenia—a condition where the body doesn't make enough infection-fighting white blood cells. About 176 participants will receive either ma…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: X4 Pharmaceuticals • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 08, 2026 00:03 UTC
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Could a pill save insulin cells? new trial for kids and young adults with type 1 diabetes
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether baricitinib, a pill, can help preserve the body's ability to make insulin in people newly diagnosed with type 1 diabetes. About 300 children and young adults (ages 1 to under 36) will take either baricitinib or a placebo for 60 weeks. The goal is to see i…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Eli Lilly and Company • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 08, 2026 00:03 UTC
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Could a High-Fat diet help fight brain cancer?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether a ketogenic (high-fat, low-carb) diet can help people with newly diagnosed glioblastoma, an aggressive brain cancer, live longer. About 170 adults will be randomly assigned to either a ketogenic diet or standard dietary guidance, while all receive standar…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Cedars-Sinai Medical Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 07, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could a simple sugar pill fix faulty telomeres? early trial launches
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-stage trial is testing whether a combination of two natural substances, deoxycytidine and deoxythymidine, is safe for people with telomere biology disorders. These rare genetic conditions cause premature aging, bone marrow failure, and lung scarring. Up to 36 participa…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Suneet Agarwal • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 06, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug targets genetic kidney disease in landmark trial
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests an experimental drug called VX-147 in adults and children with a genetic form of kidney disease linked to the APOL1 gene. The goal is to see if the drug can reduce protein in the urine and protect kidney function. About 466 participants will receive either VX-147…
Phase: PHASE2, PHASE3 • Sponsor: Vertex Pharmaceuticals Incorporated • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 06, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could a new combo therapy extend life in aggressive brain cancer?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether adding the drug ruxolitinib to standard treatment (radiation and temozolomide) helps people with newly diagnosed glioblastoma live longer. About 190 adults will be randomly assigned to receive either the standard treatment alone or standard treatment plus…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Baptist Health South Florida • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 01, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New hope for recurrent glioblastoma: experimental drug LMP744 enters human trials
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a new drug called LMP744 in people whose glioblastoma has come back after standard treatment. The drug is designed to kill cancer cells by blocking a key growth signal and interfering with DNA repair. Participants will receive the drug through a vein for 5 days e…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 01, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New hope for kids with kidney disease: drug trial targets protein leak
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a drug called ravulizumab in children aged 2 to 18 with a kidney disease called IgA nephropathy. The goal is to see if the drug can reduce protein in the urine, a sign of kidney damage. Participants will receive the drug through an IV and be monitored for safety …
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Alexion Pharmaceuticals, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 01, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Killer virus turned against childhood brain cancer
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-stage trial tests whether a specially engineered herpes virus (G207) is safe to inject directly into the brain tumors of children whose cancer has returned. Up to 24 children aged 3 to 21 will receive the virus, and some will also get a small dose of radiation to help …
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: M.D. Anderson Cancer Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 31, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New hope for NF1 patients: experimental drug targets painful nerve tumors
Disease control Recruiting nowThis phase 2 trial tests an oral drug called HLX-1502 in people aged 12 and older with neurofibromatosis type 1 (NF1) who have plexiform neurofibromas—nerve tumors that can cause pain, disfigurement, or other problems. The study will enroll 25 participants and measure whether the…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Healx Limited • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 31, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug aims to halt kidney damage in IgA nephropathy
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests iptacopan, an oral drug, in 20 adults with IgA nephropathy, a kidney disease. Researchers will use kidney biopsies and lab tests to see if the drug reduces signs of inflammation and damage over 9 months. The goal is to understand if iptacopan can slow disease pro…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Novartis Pharmaceuticals • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 31, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Back surgery boost: Bone-Marrow injection may repair discs
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether adding a bone-marrow concentrate injection during routine back surgery helps the spinal disc heal better. About 90 adults with a herniated disc will get either surgery alone or surgery plus the injection. Researchers will use MRI scans and pain questionna…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Weill Medical College of Cornell University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 31, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Engineered immune cells target abdominal tumors in colorectal cancer trial
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-phase trial tests a new treatment for colorectal cancer that has spread to the lining of the abdomen. It combines specially engineered natural killer (NK) cells, given both into a vein and directly into the belly, with the drug cetuximab. The goal is to find the safest…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: M.D. Anderson Cancer Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 30, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New siRNA drug aims to tame kidney disease
Disease control Recruiting nowThis Phase 2 study is testing a new drug called ADX-038 in 45 adults with complement-mediated kidney diseases, such as IgA nephropathy and C3G. The drug is an siRNA that targets the complement system, which is overactive in these conditions. Researchers are checking if it is safe…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: ADARx Pharmaceuticals, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 29, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a Two-Drug combo stop nerve tumors from turning cancerous?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis trial is testing whether combining two drugs—selumetinib and APG-115—can help people with neurofibromatosis type 1 (NF1) who have nerve sheath tumors that are either pre-cancerous or already cancerous. The study aims to find a safe dose and see if the combination can shrink …
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: AeRang Kim • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 29, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Immune protein G-CSF put to the test for unexplained recurrent miscarriage
Disease control Recruiting nowThis trial tests whether a daily injection of granulocyte colony-stimulating factor (G-CSF), a protein that helps regulate the immune system, can improve pregnancy success in women with unexplained recurrent miscarriage after IVF. Only women whose embryos have been genetically co…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Fakih IVF Fertility Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 26, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New hope for ph+ ALL: targeted combo shows promise
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study is testing a new combination of low-intensity chemotherapy and targeted immunotherapy for people newly diagnosed with Philadelphia chromosome-positive acute lymphoblastic leukemia (Ph+ ALL). Participants will receive a third-generation TKI drug (olverembatinib) and may…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Institute of Hematology & Blood Diseases Hospital, China • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 25, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New lung cancer vaccine trial launches for advanced patients
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-stage trial is testing a new cancer vaccine called BNT116, alone or with other drugs, in people with advanced non-small cell lung cancer. The main goal is to find a safe dose and check for side effects. About 320 participants will be enrolled across several groups, inc…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: BioNTech SE • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 24, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New study aims to close the gap in diabetes tech for underserved kids
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study enrolls 50 children and teens (ages 6 to under 18) with type 1 diabetes who have high blood sugar levels and come from low-income families. Participants will receive help from an insurance navigator to get a closed-loop insulin pump and continuous glucose monitor. The …
Sponsor: Nemours Children's Clinic • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 22, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New ear tube robot could make surgery quicker and safer for kids
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a new handheld device called CLiKX that helps doctors place ear tubes in children and adults with chronic ear infections or fluid buildup. The device uses sensors and controlled force to make the procedure more precise. Researchers will check if the tube is place…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: ClinQure, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 22, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New hope for young leukemia patients: experimental drug combo targets resistant cancer
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a new drug called asciminib, given with chemotherapy and later with another drug (blinatumomab), in children, teens, and young adults up to age 30 who have a type of leukemia (Ph+ or Ph-like ALL) that has come back or not responded to treatment. The goal is to fi…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Novartis Pharmaceuticals • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 22, 2026 00:00 UTC
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12,000 diabetes patients to test remote monitoring system
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study will look at whether a remote patient monitoring system, called Steno Detektor, helps people with diabetes control their blood sugar. About 12,000 patients will be monitored as part of their regular care. Researchers will compare blood sugar levels and hospital visits …
Sponsor: Steno Diabetes Center Copenhagen • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 19, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could a cell cocktail stop type 1 diabetes before it starts?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether a combination of special immune cells (Tregs) and a drug (rituximab) can delay or prevent type 1 diabetes in children aged 6–16 who are at high risk but still produce insulin normally. About 150 participants will be randomly assigned to one of four groups…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: PolTREG S.A. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 19, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New study tests mindfulness and motivation to help methadone patients kick multiple habits
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study is testing two counseling approaches—Motivational Interviewing (MI) and Mindfulness-Oriented Recovery Enhancement (MORE)—to help people on methadone treatment reduce their use of tobacco, opioids, and other drugs. Researchers will enroll 420 adults who are currently on…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 19, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New pill takes on brain tumors and metastases in early trial
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests an oral drug called NEO212 in people with specific brain tumors (astrocytoma, glioblastoma) or cancers that have spread to the brain. The goal is to find the safest dose and see if it helps control tumor growth. About 134 adults will take NEO212 alone or with sta…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Neonc Technologies, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 18, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could a puff of inhaled insulin stop Exercise-Induced lows in type 1 diabetes?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether inhaled insulin (Afrezza) given with a meal is safer than a standard pump insulin bolus for preventing low blood sugar during exercise afterward. About 30 adults with type 1 diabetes who use automated insulin pumps will complete three exercise sessions in…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Jaeb Center for Health Research • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 18, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New immunotherapy drug tislelizumab targets Hard-to-Treat cancers
Disease control Recruiting nowThis Phase 2 trial is testing tislelizumab, an immunotherapy drug, in 200 people with advanced solid tumors that have specific genetic changes (MSI-H or dMMR) and have not responded to prior treatments. The drug works by blocking PD-1, helping the immune system recognize and atta…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: BeiGene • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 12, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could this cell therapy free type 1 diabetes patients from insulin?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a treatment called VX-880 for people with type 1 diabetes who have dangerous low blood sugar episodes. The therapy uses donor cells that can produce insulin, aiming to let participants stop taking insulin shots and avoid severe hypoglycemia. About 52 adults with …
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Vertex Pharmaceuticals Incorporated • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 02, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug aims to calm immune attacks on kidneys
Disease control Recruiting nowThis Phase 2 study tests atacicept, a drug that may reduce immune system attacks on the kidneys. About 250 adults with various autoimmune kidney diseases (like IgA nephropathy or membranous nephropathy) will receive weekly injections. Researchers will check safety and measure cha…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Vera Therapeutics, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 28, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Immune cells take on nerve tumors: new trial launches
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-stage trial is testing whether specially engineered immune cells (called CAR-T and CTL cells) and a dendritic cell vaccine can safely treat people with neurofibromatosis or schwannomatosis, conditions that cause nerve tumors. The study will enroll 100 participants aged…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Shenzhen Geno-Immune Medical Institute • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:03 UTC
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New drug aims to plug leaky kidneys in APOL1 disease
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests an injectable drug called AZD2373 in 136 people with APOL1-mediated kidney disease, a genetic condition that mainly affects people of African descent. The goal is to see if the drug can reduce protein leakage into urine, a sign of kidney damage. Participants will…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: AstraZeneca • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:02 UTC
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Engineered immune cells take on Hard-to-Treat sarcomas
Disease control Recruiting nowThis trial tests a 4th-generation safety-engineered CAR T cell therapy for people with relapsed or late-stage sarcomas, including osteosarcoma and Ewing sarcoma. Participants receive a single infusion of these immune cells designed to target and attack sarcoma cells. The study ai…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Shenzhen Geno-Immune Medical Institute • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:01 UTC
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Could less radiation be just as good for some throat cancers?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study looks at whether people with a type of throat cancer linked to the Epstein-Barr virus can safely receive lower doses of radiation after initial chemotherapy. The goal is to see if reducing radiation can still control the cancer while causing fewer long-term side effect…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of California, San Francisco • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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Double strike: engineered immune cells and targeted pill take on tough leukemia
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a new approach for people newly diagnosed with a specific, aggressive leukemia (Ph+ ALL). It combines a single infusion of specially engineered immune cells (CAR-T cells) with a daily targeted pill (olverembatinib). The goal is to see if this powerful one-two pun…
Phase: EARLY_PHASE1 • Sponsor: The First Affiliated Hospital of Soochow University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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New drug aims to keep leukemia in remission after transplant
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-phase trial is testing the drug asciminib as a maintenance treatment for adults with Philadelphia chromosome-positive acute lymphoblastic leukemia (Ph+ ALL) who have already received a stem cell transplant or CAR T-cell therapy. The goal is to see if asciminib is safe …
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: City of Hope Medical Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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New drug cocktail targets cancers with faulty DNA repair
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-stage trial is testing whether combining two drugs—niraparib and irinotecan—can safely treat advanced solid tumors that have mutations in DNA repair genes like BRCA. The study will enroll 24 adults with various cancers, including breast, ovarian, pancreatic, and others…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: University of California, San Francisco • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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Can a common drug make abortion safer? new trial aims to find out
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether giving tranexamic acid (TXA) before a second-trimester dilation and evacuation (D&E) procedure can reduce heavy bleeding. Heavy bleeding is a rare but serious risk of D&E. The trial will include 276 pregnant people aged 18 and older who are between 18 and…
Phase: PHASE4 • Sponsor: University of California, San Diego • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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Could a cancer drug spare some patients from colon surgery?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a drug called dostarlimab in 25 people with stage II or III colon cancer that has a specific genetic feature (dMMR). The drug is given before any surgery to see if it can shrink the tumor enough that surgery may not be needed. Participants receive the drug every …
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: University of Iowa • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:07 UTC
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Could a bionic pancreas simplify diabetes care in your Doctor's office?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study compares the iLet Bionic Pancreas, an automated insulin delivery system, to standard care for adults with type 1 or type 2 diabetes who use insulin. About 240 participants will use the device for 13 weeks or continue their usual routine. The goal is to see if the devic…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Colorado, Denver • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:05 UTC
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Old drug, new hope: DCA may shield brain from low blood sugar in type 1 diabetes
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-phase study tests whether dichloroacetate (DCA), a drug used safely for decades in a rare metabolic disorder, can improve brain function during low blood sugar (hypoglycemia) in people with type 1 diabetes. Sixteen participants with a history of severe hypoglycemia or …
Phase: EARLY_PHASE1 • Sponsor: Yale University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:05 UTC
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Could an insulin pill replace the needle for type 1 diabetes?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-stage study is testing a new insulin pill (SCD0503) in 16 men with type 1 diabetes. The goal is to see how well the pill works compared to standard injected insulin and whether it is safe. Participants will have their blood sugar carefully controlled during the study t…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Sam Chun Dang Pharm. Co. Ltd. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:04 UTC
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Magnetic helmet trial aims to slow deadly brain tumors
Disease control Recruiting nowThis pilot trial tests a portable, wearable device that delivers low-intensity magnetic therapy to people with newly diagnosed glioblastoma, an aggressive brain cancer. The study will enroll 30 adults who have had surgery and are able to receive standard radiotherapy. The main go…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: BioTex, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:01 UTC
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Brain cancer trial adds chemo pill to standard care
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether adding the chemotherapy drug capecitabine to the standard temozolomide regimen can help people with newly diagnosed glioblastoma live longer without their tumor growing. About 67 adults who have completed initial radiation and chemo will take both pills a…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Northwell Health • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:01 UTC
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New hope for aggressive brain tumors: avastin delivered directly to the brain
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether giving the drug bevacizumab (Avastin) directly into the brain's arteries, repeated over time, is safe and effective for people with recurrent glioblastoma or anaplastic astrocytoma. The approach uses a special infusion to bypass the blood-brain barrier. A…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Northwell Health • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:01 UTC
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Belly fat graft could outsmart brain Cancer's defenses
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early study tests if a piece of belly tissue placed in the brain during surgery can safely bypass the blood-brain barrier in people with recurrent glioblastoma, an aggressive brain cancer. Ten adults will be followed for 6 months to check for side effects like rapid tumor gr…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Northwell Health • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:01 UTC
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New drug shows promise for kidney disease patients
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a drug called sparsentan in 24 adults with IgA nephropathy, a kidney disease. Some participants are newly diagnosed, others have the disease return after a kidney transplant. The goal is to see if sparsentan can reduce protein in the urine, a sign of kidney damag…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: University of Leicester • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:00 UTC
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Smart patch tracks blood sugar for homebound diabetes patients
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether a continuous glucose monitor (CGM) helps control blood sugar better than standard finger-stick checks for people with diabetes who are recovering at home through Mayo Clinic's Advanced Care at Home program. About 100 participants will use the Dexcom G6 PR…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Mayo Clinic • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:00 UTC
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Brain cancer breakthrough? new trial delivers drug straight to tumor
Disease control Recruiting nowThis phase III trial is testing whether delivering the drug bevacizumab (Avastin) directly to the brain through a catheter, along with standard chemo and radiation, can help people with newly diagnosed glioblastoma live longer. The study will enroll 432 adults with this aggressiv…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Northwell Health • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:00 UTC
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Surgical flap may open door to better brain tumor treatment
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a new surgical technique for people with glioblastoma, an aggressive brain cancer. Surgeons place a piece of the patient's own tissue (from the scalp or skull lining) into the area where the tumor was removed. This tissue flap may help bypass the blood-brain barr…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Northwell Health • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:00 UTC
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New hope for glioblastoma: drug infused directly into brain shows promise
Disease control Recruiting nowThis trial tests a new way to treat glioblastoma, an aggressive brain cancer. The drug cetuximab, which blocks a protein that helps tumors grow, is infused directly into the brain's arteries after temporarily opening the blood-brain barrier. Up to 33 newly diagnosed patients will…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Northwell Health • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:00 UTC
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New hope for kids with aggressive brain cancer: targeted drug combo trial launches
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether adding two different drug combinations after radiation can help children and young adults (up to age 21) with high-grade gliomas, including DIPG, live longer. One group receives ribociclib plus everolimus; another gets ribociclib plus temozolomide. The go…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Nationwide Children's Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:00 UTC
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New drug combo targets tough cancers in early trial
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-phase study tests a combination of two oral drugs, olaparib and ASTX727, in adults with advanced solid tumors that have mutations in genes like BRCA1, BRCA2, PALB2, ATM, or CHEK2. The main goals are to find the safest dose and to check for side effects. About 18 partic…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Varun Monga, MBBS • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:37 UTC
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Gene therapy hope for toddlers with rett syndrome
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a one-time gene therapy called TSHA-102 in girls aged 2 to 4 with Rett syndrome, a severe genetic disorder. The therapy is given as a single injection into the spine. The main goal is to check if it is safe and tolerable, and to see early signs of whether it help…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Taysha Gene Therapies, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:37 UTC
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New combo may let some colon cancer patients skip surgery
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests two drugs, toripalimab and celecoxib, in people with a specific type of colorectal cancer (dMMR or MSI-H) that has not spread far. The goal is to see if the treatment can make the tumor disappear completely, so some patients might not need surgery. About 105 adul…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Sun Yat-sen University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:36 UTC
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New combo therapy shows promise against Hard-to-Treat leukemia
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a combination of two drugs, blinatumomab and ponatinib, along with standard chemotherapy, in people with a specific type of acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL) that has a genetic change called the Philadelphia chromosome. The goal is to see if this mix can better …
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: M.D. Anderson Cancer Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:35 UTC
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Newer surgery may offer safer fix for pelvic prolapse
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study compares two laparoscopic surgeries for apical prolapse, a common condition in aging women. The standard surgery, sacrocolpopexy, is effective but technically challenging. The newer pectopexy may be safer and faster to learn. Thirty women with advanced prolapse will be…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Ain Shams University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:35 UTC
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Experimental vaccine combo aims to supercharge immune attack on bile duct cancer
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-phase study tests a personalized peptide vaccine (mBTCvax) combined with two immunotherapy drugs (durvalumab and tremelimumab) in 25 adults with advanced biliary tract cancer. The goal is to see if the combination is safe and can boost the immune system's ability to ta…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Sidney Kimmel Comprehensive Cancer Center at Johns Hopkins • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:30 UTC
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New hope for rare nerve tumor disorder: Multi-Drug trial launches
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests several experimental drugs in people with NF2-related schwannomatosis, a genetic condition that causes non-cancerous tumors on nerves. The goal is to see if these drugs can shrink tumors and control the disease. About 109 participants will receive one of three dr…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Scott R. Plotkin, MD, PhD • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:29 UTC
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Can a phone app slow kidney disease? new trial aims to find out
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether a smartphone app can help people with chronic kidney disease (CKD) follow the latest KDIGO treatment guidelines. Researchers will enroll 80 adults aged 16-30 with CKD who own a smartphone. The app provides reminders, education, and care recommendations to…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: St. James's Hospital, Ireland • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:28 UTC
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New drug combo aims to beat leukemia in phase 3 trial
Disease control Recruiting nowThis phase 3 study tests whether adding the experimental drug olverembatinib to standard chemotherapy works better than the usual targeted therapy (a TKI) plus chemotherapy for people newly diagnosed with Philadelphia chromosome-positive acute lymphoblastic leukemia (Ph+ ALL). Th…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Ascentage Pharma Group Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:26 UTC
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Peer support could boost opioid treatment in rural areas
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a program called Peer Activate, where trained peer recovery specialists help people with opioid addiction stay on their medication and cut down on other drug use. The program teaches skills like finding rewarding activities without drugs. Researchers will compare…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Maryland, College Park • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:25 UTC
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Immune cells injected into brain to fight tumors
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a new treatment using natural killer (NK) cells, a type of immune cell, for adults with aggressive brain tumors that have not responded to standard therapies. The NK cells are grown in a lab and then given through a vein and directly into the brain. The main goal…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Peking University Third Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:24 UTC
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Sound waves and a drug team up to attack deadly brain tumors
Disease control Recruiting nowThis pilot study tests a new approach called sonodynamic therapy for people with recurrent glioblastoma, a type of brain cancer that has come back. The treatment combines an investigational drug (5-ALA) with low-intensity focused ultrasound to target and damage tumor cells before…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Shayan Moosa, MD • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:24 UTC
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New flash glucose monitor aims to make diabetes management easier and safer
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study is testing a new glucose monitoring system called Eversense Gemini, which includes a flash glucose measurement feature. The goal is to see how accurate and safe it is for adults with type 1 or type 2 diabetes. About 80 participants will wear the device and have their g…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Senseonics, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:23 UTC
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Immunotherapy before surgery shows promise for certain colorectal cancers
Disease control Recruiting nowThis trial is testing whether giving the immunotherapy drug pembrolizumab before surgery can improve outcomes for people with high-risk stage 2 or stage 3 colorectal cancer that has a specific genetic feature called mismatch repair deficiency. About 88 participants will receive p…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: University College, London • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:09 UTC
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New drug combo aims to tame rare childhood leukemia
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a combination of two drugs, trametinib and azacitidine, for children newly diagnosed with juvenile myelomonocytic leukemia (JMML), a rare blood cancer. Lower-risk patients get just these two drugs, while higher-risk patients also receive standard chemotherapy. Th…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Therapeutic Advances in Childhood Leukemia Consortium • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:07 UTC
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New drug shows promise for NF1 skin tumors in early trial
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a drug called mirdametinib in adults with neurofibromatosis type 1 (NF1) who have skin tumors called cutaneous neurofibromas. The goal is to find a safe dose and see if the drug can shrink these tumors. About 24 people will take the drug daily or on a three-week-…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Johns Hopkins University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:06 UTC
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New combo attack on recurrent brain tumors shows promise in early trial
Disease control Recruiting nowThis phase 2 trial tests a new way to deliver the cancer drug cetuximab directly into the brain's arteries, along with mannitol to open the blood-brain barrier, plus targeted radiation. It is for adults with recurrent glioblastoma or other aggressive brain tumors that have high l…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Northwell Health • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:06 UTC
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Sound waves open brain barrier to attack deadly tumor
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early study tests a combination approach for recurrent glioblastoma, an aggressive brain cancer. The treatment uses focused ultrasound (NaviFUS) to temporarily open the blood-brain barrier, allowing the drug Avastin (bevacizumab) to reach the tumor more effectively. Ten adul…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: NaviFUS Corporation • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:05 UTC
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Robot-Assisted knee surgery gets a Real-Time tweak: new study tests flexibility
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether a surgical robot (ROSA Knee) can help surgeons adjust their knee replacement plan during the operation based on the condition of the patient's soft tissues. About 80 adults with knee arthritis or rheumatoid arthritis will take part and be followed for 2 y…
Sponsor: Zimmer Biomet • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:05 UTC
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Sound waves could boost brain cancer drug delivery
Disease control Recruiting nowThis Phase 3 trial tests whether combining the drug Avastin with a focused ultrasound system (NaviFUS) can improve outcomes for people with recurrent glioblastoma, an aggressive brain cancer. The ultrasound temporarily opens the blood-brain barrier to let more drug reach the tumo…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: NaviFUS Corporation • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:05 UTC
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Custom mRNA vaccine takes on rare endocrine cancers
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early study tests a personalized mRNA vaccine (mRNA-0523-L001) for people with advanced endocrine tumors like adrenal cancer, medullary thyroid cancer, and pancreatic neuroendocrine tumors who have no standard treatment left. The vaccine is made to target unique mutations in…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:05 UTC
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New hope for advanced cancers: experimental drug EIK1005 enters human trials
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a new drug called EIK1005, alone or with another drug (pembrolizumab), in people with advanced solid tumors that have not responded to other treatments. The goal is to find a safe dose and see if the drug shrinks tumors. About 160 adults with certain cancer types…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Eikon Therapeutics • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:05 UTC
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New stem cell transplant aims to cut dangerous side effects in blood cancer patients
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a special stem cell transplant for children and adults with blood cancers like leukemia. The transplant uses stem cells that have had certain immune cells removed to lower the risk of graft-versus-host disease, a serious complication. About 70 participants will r…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Masonic Cancer Center, University of Minnesota • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:04 UTC
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Brain cancer gene therapy trial aims to boost survival
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a gene therapy called HSV-tk, given with valacyclovir, alongside standard radiation and chemotherapy for newly diagnosed glioblastoma or anaplastic astrocytoma. The goal is to see if this combination improves overall survival. About 62 participants will be follow…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: The Methodist Hospital Research Institute • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:02 UTC
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Gene therapy takes on deadly brain tumors in new trial
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a gene therapy (HSV-tk) plus valacyclovir, along with radiation and chemotherapy, in people whose glioblastoma or high-grade astrocytoma has returned. The goal is to see if this combination can improve survival. About 62 participants will receive the treatment di…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: David Baskin MD • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:02 UTC
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New study aims to close diabetes care gap with smart insulin pumps
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether automated insulin pumps (hybrid closed loop systems) can help underserved adults with type 1 diabetes better control their blood sugar. About 140 participants will be randomly assigned to use one of three FDA-approved pump systems or continue with standar…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Boston Medical Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:02 UTC
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Can a daily pill stop leukemia relapse after transplant?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-phase study tests the safety and best dose of asciminib, a daily pill, in adults with a certain type of leukemia (Ph+ ALL) who have already received a stem cell transplant or CAR T therapy. The goal is to see if taking asciminib afterward can help prevent the cancer fr…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: H. Lee Moffitt Cancer Center and Research Institute • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:01 UTC
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New daily pill hopes to control advanced cancers
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-stage trial is testing a new daily oral medication called ETX-19477 in about 120 adults with advanced solid tumors, including breast, ovarian, prostate, and other cancers. The drug blocks a protein called PARG to interfere with cancer cells' ability to repair themselve…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: 858 Therapeutics, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:00 UTC
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Double transplant aims to cure diabetes in kids with weak immune systems
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a two-step transplant for children with type 1 diabetes who also have an immune deficiency. First, they receive umbilical cord blood stem cells to rebuild their immune system. Then, if that works well, they get a transplant of insulin-producing islet cells. The g…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Children's Hospital of Fudan University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:03 UTC
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Keto diet tested as new tool for type 1 diabetes control
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether a very-low-carbohydrate (ketogenic) diet can safely improve blood sugar control in adults with type 1 diabetes. Researchers will enroll 58 people and measure changes in blood sugar levels and insulin sensitivity. Participants will follow the diet for a pe…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Washington University School of Medicine • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:02 UTC
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Could ozempic protect hearts in type 1 diabetes? new trial aims to find out
Disease control Recruiting nowThis phase 3 trial is testing whether semaglutide, a drug already used for type 2 diabetes and weight loss, can improve heart and kidney function in adults with type 1 diabetes. The study will measure artery stiffness, insulin sensitivity, and kidney blood flow in 60 participants…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: University of Colorado, Denver • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:10 UTC
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New study tests smart insulin pumps and training to restore low blood sugar warning signs
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether combining automated insulin pumps (Omnipod 5 or Medtronic 780G) with specialized education can help adults with type 1 diabetes who have lost the ability to feel low blood sugar (hypoglycemia). The trial will enroll 324 participants and follow them for up…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Milton S. Hershey Medical Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:09 UTC
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Triple threat: targeted drugs + CAR-T cells aim to beat a tough leukemia
Disease control Recruiting nowThis clinical trial is testing a new treatment approach for adults newly diagnosed with Philadelphia chromosome-positive acute lymphoblastic leukemia (Ph+ ALL). The treatment combines targeted drugs (olverembatinib and venetoclax) with reduced-intensity chemotherapy, followed by …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Institute of Hematology & Blood Diseases Hospital, China • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:09 UTC
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New exercise program aims to get adults with intellectual disability moving more
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a 16-week inclusive exercise program called PACE for adults with intellectual disability. Participants will attend fitness classes, meet with coaches, and use a web dashboard to set goals. The trial includes 376 people and will measure daily steps and moderate-to…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:08 UTC
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Could a gut hormone boost islet transplants and free type 1 diabetes patients from insulin shots?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether adding a natural gut hormone called gastrin to islet cell transplants can help people with hard-to-control type 1 diabetes produce their own insulin and stabilize blood sugar. About 20 adults aged 18-68 with unstable type 1 diabetes will receive donor isl…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: City of Hope Medical Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:07 UTC
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Tailored scope schedule may cut cancer risk in FAP patients
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a personalized surveillance plan for people with familial adenomatous polyposis (FAP), a condition that raises the risk of polyps and cancer in the stomach and duodenum. Participants will have endoscopic exams at intervals tailored to their polyp severity, rangin…
Sponsor: Academisch Medisch Centrum - Universiteit van Amsterdam (AMC-UvA) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:07 UTC
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Radioactive 'Smart Bomb' targets cancer in new human trial
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-phase trial is testing a new drug called 177Lu-RAD204, which is a radioactive antibody designed to seek out and destroy cancer cells that have a protein called PD-L1 on their surface. The study will involve 30 adults with advanced solid tumors (like lung, breast, or sk…
Phase: EARLY_PHASE1 • Sponsor: Radiopharm Theranostics, Ltd • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:06 UTC
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Could skipping radiation help elderly brain cancer patients live longer with fewer side effects?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis phase 2 trial is testing whether chemotherapy alone (temozolomide) works as well as the standard combination of chemotherapy plus radiation for elderly and frail patients with newly diagnosed glioblastoma. The study aims to enroll 107 patients aged 65 and older with poor per…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: AHS Cancer Control Alberta • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:05 UTC
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New combo therapy aims to shrink lung tumors before surgery
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether giving a mix of two immunotherapy drugs (sintilimab and IBI310) plus chemotherapy before surgery can shrink tumors in people with stage II-III non-small cell lung cancer. About 54 participants will receive the treatment and then have surgery. The main goa…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Shanghai Pulmonary Hospital, Shanghai, China • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:05 UTC
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Can smart insulin pumps help those who need it most?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study aims to see if a hybrid closed-loop insulin pump (a smart insulin pump) can help adults with poorly controlled type 1 diabetes (A1c >8.5%) from diverse backgrounds. The study will enroll 40 participants from Los Angeles who do not currently use an insulin pump. The goa…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of California, Los Angeles • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:05 UTC
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Male birth control pill enters human testing
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a new daily pill called YCT-529 for male contraception. It involves 88 healthy men who have decided not to have children. The pill is taken for 28, 90, or 180 days to check its safety, side effects, and how well it works. This is an early step toward giving men a…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: YourChoice Therapeutics, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:04 UTC
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Cannabis oil trial aims to tame seizures in rare genetic disorder
Disease control Recruiting nowThis Phase 3 trial tests a full-spectrum cannabis extract (YCJ-01) in 84 people aged 2 to 65 with tuberous sclerosis complex (TSC) whose seizures have not been controlled by standard treatments. Participants will receive either the cannabis extract or a placebo for two months. Th…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Oils4Cure • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:04 UTC
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Supercharged immune cells take on tough leukemia
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-phase trial tests a new type of CAR T-cell therapy for people with acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL) that has come back or not responded to standard treatments. The therapy uses a patient's own immune cells, which are modified in a lab to better recognize and attack l…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:03 UTC
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New drug cocktail takes on deadly brain cancer
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a new drug called paxalisib combined with standard chemotherapy (temozolomide) in people with high-grade brain tumours like glioblastoma. The goal is to find a safe dose and see if the combination can slow tumour growth. About 64 participants will be enrolled, an…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Institute of Cancer Research, United Kingdom • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:02 UTC
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New hope for brain metastases? drug duo targets advanced cancers
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether combining two drugs, niraparib and dostarlimab, can control advanced cancers that have spread to the brain. It includes 120 adults with certain cancer types like BRCA-mutated or lung cancers. The goal is to see if the treatment shrinks or stabilizes brain…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: M.D. Anderson Cancer Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:02 UTC
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New stem cell transplant could reduce immune suppression in bone marrow failure patients
Disease control Recruiting nowThis phase 2 trial tests a special stem cell transplant for people with inherited bone marrow failure disorders like Fanconi anemia. The transplant uses a technique to remove certain immune cells, aiming to reduce the need for long-term immune-suppressing drugs and lower infectio…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Masonic Cancer Center, University of Minnesota • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:00 UTC
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Experimental combo aims to overcome drug resistance in metastatic cancers
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-stage trial is testing a combination of two chemotherapy drugs (melphalan and BCNU) plus vitamins B12b and C, followed by an infusion of the patient's own stem cells. The goal is to see if this approach is safe for people with metastatic pancreatic or breast cancer, es…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: General Oncology, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:00 UTC
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New drug combo targets Hard-to-Treat cancers in early trial
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-phase trial tests a new drug called Sapu003, given with or without exemestane, in adults with advanced cancers that respond to mTOR pathways—including certain breast, kidney, liver, and neuroendocrine tumors. The main goal is to find the safest dose and check for side …
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: SAPU NANO (US) LLC • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:00 UTC
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New drug BL-B01D1 targets Hard-to-Treat cancers in early trial
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-phase study tests a new drug called BL-B01D1 in people with advanced lung cancer or other solid tumors that have spread or cannot be removed. The main goals are to check the drug's safety, find the best dose, and see if it helps shrink tumors. About 470 adults will tak…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: SystImmune Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:00 UTC
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Experimental virus and immunotherapy combo takes on deadly brain tumors
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-phase trial is testing a combination of two treatments for people with recurrent or newly diagnosed glioblastoma and other aggressive brain cancers. The first treatment is pembrolizumab, an immunotherapy that helps the immune system attack cancer cells. The second is M…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: University of Alabama at Birmingham • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:13 UTC
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New drug cocktail takes on deadly brain cancer
Disease control Recruiting nowThis trial is testing two experimental drugs, avutometinib and defactinib, alone or with a standard chemotherapy (temozolomide), in people with high-grade malignant brain tumours like glioblastoma. The study aims to find a safe dose and see if the drugs can shrink tumours or stop…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Institute of Cancer Research, United Kingdom • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:12 UTC
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New drug combo targets Hard-to-Treat tumors in early trial
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-stage study is testing a new drug, [177Lu]Lu-OncoFAP-23, alone or with another drug (L19-IL2), in people with advanced solid tumors that have a protein called FAP. The main goal is to see if the treatment is safe and to find the best dose. About 56 adults whose cancer …
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Philogen S.p.A. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:12 UTC
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Milder chemo before stem cell transplant shows promise for rare blood disorders
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tracks 50 children and adults with non-malignant disorders like immune deficiencies and anemias who receive a stem cell transplant after a reduced-intensity chemotherapy regimen. The goal is to see if this approach improves survival and reduces severe graft-versus-host…
Sponsor: Paul Szabolcs • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:10 UTC
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New implant aims to prevent repeat disc herniations
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study is testing a device called DISC Care, which is implanted during lumbar disc hernia surgery to prevent the hernia from coming back. Researchers are enrolling 30 people aged 18 to 75 who have a disc hernia between L4 and S1 and have not improved with other treatments. Pa…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: NEOS Surgery • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:10 UTC
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Brain tumor cocktail: could a 4-Drug combo tame glioblastoma?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-stage trial is testing whether combining a chemotherapy wafer placed in the brain during surgery with an immunotherapy drug and standard radiation (with or without another chemo pill) is safe and feasible for people with newly-diagnosed glioblastoma. About 50 adults wh…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Sidney Kimmel Comprehensive Cancer Center at Johns Hopkins • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:10 UTC
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New patch pump aims to simplify diabetes management
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study is testing a new automated insulin delivery system for adults with type 1 diabetes. The system uses a patch pump and a smart algorithm to adjust insulin automatically. Researchers will check if it improves blood sugar control and is safe to use in daily life. 200 parti…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Charles University, Czech Republic • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:09 UTC
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New combo therapy takes on glioblastoma before surgery
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-stage trial is testing whether combining a targeted radiation therapy with an immunotherapy drug (atezolizumab) before surgery can help fight glioblastoma, a fast-growing brain tumor. Twelve newly diagnosed patients will receive two weeks of treatment, then undergo sur…
Phase: EARLY_PHASE1 • Sponsor: Stony Brook University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:06 UTC
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New surgical tools aim to make womb surgery for spina bifida safer
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study is testing modified surgical instruments used during fetoscopic repair of neural tube defects (spina bifida) in unborn babies. Researchers want to see if these tools are safe and work as intended. The study will enroll 100 pregnant women who choose to have this fetal s…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Michael A Belfort • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:04 UTC
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Milder transplant method aims to help young patients with rare blood diseases
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study is testing a less intense chemotherapy and radiation regimen before a stem cell transplant for children and young adults up to age 55 with non-cancerous blood disorders like immune deficiencies, anemias, and metabolic diseases. The goal is to see if this gentler prepar…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Paul Szabolcs • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:04 UTC
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Brain tumor patients get Virus-Radiation combo in early trial
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-phase trial tests a new approach for people with recurrent high-grade astrocytomas, a type of aggressive brain cancer. During surgery to remove the tumor, doctors inject a modified virus directly into the brain cavity, followed by targeted radiation. The main goal is t…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Henry Ford Health System • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:03 UTC
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Could donor islet cells free brittle diabetics from insulin shots?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether transplanting insulin-producing islet cells from deceased donors can help people with brittle type 1 diabetes achieve safer blood sugar control without insulin shots. Up to 20 adults aged 18–70 with long-standing type 1 diabetes will receive the cells thr…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Chicago • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:03 UTC
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New heat therapy could replace surgery for small tumors
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study is testing a procedure called EUS-RFA, which uses a thin needle guided by ultrasound to heat and destroy small tumors in the pancreas or adrenal glands. About 138 participants will receive this treatment as part of their standard care and be followed for up to 5 years.…
Sponsor: Herlev Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:03 UTC
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Gene test may help prevent deadly fungal infections in leukemia patients
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether a genetic test can help decide which leukemia patients need a strong antifungal drug (posaconazole) to prevent serious mold infections during chemotherapy. About 410 adults with acute myeloid leukemia will be randomly assigned to receive the drug or a pla…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Bochud Pierre-Yves • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:03 UTC
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Could donor islet cells free diabetics from insulin after kidney transplant?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis phase 2 trial tests whether transplanting insulin-producing islet cells from deceased donors can help people with type 1 diabetes who have already received a kidney transplant. The goal is to achieve safe blood sugar levels without insulin shots. Ten participants will receiv…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: University of Chicago • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:02 UTC
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Direct brain infusion trial offers new hope for kids with relapsed glioma
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether giving two drugs (cetuximab and bevacizumab) directly into the brain's blood vessels each month is safe and can shrink tumors or slow their growth. It includes children and young adults under 22 with certain types of brain tumors that have come back or no…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: University of Miami • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:02 UTC
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Engineered immune cells take on philadelphia Chromosome-Positive leukemia
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether specially engineered immune cells (CAR-T cells) can treat adults with a specific, aggressive form of acute lymphoblastic leukemia that has a genetic marker called the Philadelphia chromosome. Fifty newly diagnosed patients will receive an infusion of thes…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Zhejiang University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:01 UTC
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New combo therapy aims to slow advanced breast cancer in BRCA patients
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether adding elacestrant to the standard drug olaparib can help people with a certain type of advanced breast cancer (HR-positive, HER2-negative) that has a BRCA gene mutation. About 176 participants will be randomly assigned to receive either the combination o…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: GBG Forschungs GmbH • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:00 UTC
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New transplant approach aims to fix broken immune systems
Disease control Recruiting nowThis phase 2 trial is testing a stem cell transplant using a milder chemotherapy regimen to treat people with severe immune deficiencies and inherited bone marrow failure. The goal is to see if donor cells can safely take over and rebuild a healthy immune system. Up to 27 partici…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Sidney Kimmel Comprehensive Cancer Center at Johns Hopkins • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:00 UTC
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New surgical technique aims to prevent repeat slipped discs
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study compares two surgical approaches for a herniated (slipped) disc in the lower back. One group gets standard surgery to remove the herniated part, while the other gets the same surgery plus a repair of the disc's outer ring. The goal is to see if repairing the disc reduc…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: The Affiliated Hospital of Qingdao University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:00 UTC
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Could a common cancer drug help rare tumors? new trial aims to find out
Disease control Recruiting nowThis trial tests atezolizumab, a drug already approved for several cancers, in people with rare cancers that have high tumor mutational burden (TMB) or microsatellite instability (MSI). The goal is to see if the drug can shrink tumors or stop them from growing for at least 24 wee…
Phase: PHASE2, PHASE3 • Sponsor: Cancer Research UK • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:59 UTC
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New drug combo aims to shrink tough colorectal tumors before surgery
Disease control Recruiting nowThis phase 2 trial is testing whether giving the immunotherapy drug toripalimab, with or without the anti-inflammatory drug celecoxib, before surgery can improve outcomes for people with a specific type of colorectal cancer (dMMR/MSI-H). About 270 participants will receive the dr…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Sun Yat-sen University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:58 UTC
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Gene-Edited stem cells may let doctors use stronger chemo against brain cancer
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a new approach for people with a recently removed glioblastoma (a fast-growing brain tumor). Doctors take some of the patient's own blood stem cells, add a protective gene (P140K MGMT) to them, and return them to the patient. This allows the use of higher doses o…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Leland Metheny • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:58 UTC
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Experimental pill targets tough melanoma after immunotherapy fails
Disease control Recruiting nowThis small pilot study is testing an oral drug called mirdametinib in 10 people with advanced melanoma that has a specific gene change (NF1 mutation) and has stopped responding to standard immunotherapy. The main goal is to see if the drug can shrink tumors and if it is safe enou…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Kevin Kim, MD • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:58 UTC
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New GPS for knee surgery aims for perfect alignment
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study is testing a new computer navigation system (OrthoPilot with pheno4u software) to help surgeons perform knee replacements more accurately. About 120 people who need a total knee replacement will take part. The goal is to see if the new software improves how well the im…
Sponsor: Aesculap AG • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:57 UTC
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Can one laser session beat multiple for diabetic eye disease?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study compares having one laser treatment versus several sessions for a serious diabetic eye condition that can cause blindness. Researchers want to see which approach is safer and works better. The study will involve 40 adults with type 1 or type 2 diabetes who have this ey…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Vastra Gotaland Region • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:57 UTC
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Rural hypertension study tests smartphone coaching to save hearts
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a home blood pressure monitoring program paired with health education and coaching for rural adults with uncontrolled hypertension. About 334 participants will either get the coaching program or a standard health app. The goal is to see if the program lowers bloo…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Pittsburgh • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:57 UTC
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New pill shows promise for leukemia patients who've run out of options
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests an oral drug called HQP1351 in people with chronic myeloid leukemia (CML) or a type of acute lymphoblastic leukemia (Ph+ ALL) that has not responded to at least two other treatments. The goal is to find the right dose and see how safe and effective the drug is. A…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Ascentage Pharma Group Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:56 UTC
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New drug cocktail aims to tackle tough leukemias
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-phase trial is testing a new drug called ABL001 together with three other medicines (dasatinib, prednisone, and blinatumomab) in people with BCR-ABL positive B-cell acute lymphoblastic leukemia or chronic myeloid leukemia in blast crisis. The study aims to find the saf…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Marlise Luskin, MD • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:56 UTC
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Could a cell injection free type 1 diabetics from insulin?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-stage trial tests a new treatment called RGB-5088 for people with type 1 diabetes. It involves transplanting insulin-making cells under a muscle layer in the abdomen. The goal is to see if it is safe and if it can help patients control blood sugar without insulin shots…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Hangzhou Reprogenix Bioscience, Inc • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 26, 2026 17:21 UTC
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New combo pills for high blood pressure under Real-World study
Disease control Recruiting nowThis large observational study will follow 20,000 adults with essential hypertension who are prescribed one of two combination pills containing fimasartan. The main goal is to see how well these pills control blood pressure over 12 weeks, and a longer follow-up of up to 2 years w…
Sponsor: Boryung Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 26, 2026 16:10 UTC
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New imaging clues could sharpen brain tumor monitoring
Diagnosis Recruiting nowThis trial explores whether a PSMA PET scan can detect changes in glioblastoma, an aggressive brain cancer, after treatment with bevacizumab. About 20 adults with IDH-wildtype glioblastoma will receive PSMA scans before and after bevacizumab therapy. The goal is to see if PSMA ex…
Sponsor: Royal North Shore Hospital • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Aug 15, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a radioactive tracer light up hidden tumors? a new trial aims to find out
Diagnosis Recruiting nowThis Phase I trial is testing an experimental imaging drug, 203Pb-RMX-VH-PIB, to see how it spreads through the body and how much radiation reaches different organs. The study includes adults with glioblastoma (a type of brain cancer) or pancreatic cancer. Participants receive a …
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Radiomedix, Inc. • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Aug 09, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Blood test may flag hidden kidney disease risk before damage is done
Diagnosis Recruiting nowThis study tests a blood-based genetic test designed to identify people who carry two copies of high-risk APOL1 gene variants, which are linked to a type of kidney disease. Around 2,000 participants who are already being considered for a separate treatment trial will provide a bl…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Almac Diagnostic Services LLC • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jul 29, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New blood test could spot colon cancer before it spreads
Diagnosis Recruiting nowThis study is testing a new blood test called DENEB that looks for tiny molecules (microRNAs) to find colorectal cancer and precancerous polyps early. Researchers will collect blood samples from 2,000 people who are also getting a colonoscopy. The goal is to see if the blood test…
Sponsor: City of Hope Medical Center • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jul 09, 2026 00:00 UTC
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AI eye on cancer: robot helps spot hidden polyps
Diagnosis Recruiting nowThis study will test whether artificial intelligence (AI) can help doctors find and identify colorectal polyps during colonoscopy better than standard methods. About 1000 adults having a routine colonoscopy will be randomly assigned to either AI-assisted or standard colonoscopy. …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Instituto do Cancer do Estado de São Paulo • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:02 UTC
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New imaging technique could help surgeons spot hidden parathyroid tumors
Diagnosis Recruiting nowThis study tests whether a new type of PET scan using a radioactive tracer called 18F-FCH can more accurately locate overactive parathyroid glands or tumors before surgery. About 193 adults scheduled for parathyroid removal will receive both the new scans and a standard 4D-CT sca…
Phase: PHASE2, PHASE3 • Sponsor: National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK) • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:00 UTC
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New imaging agent could spot multiple cancers with one scan
Diagnosis Recruiting nowThis study is testing a new type of PET scan that uses special radioactive tracers to find and map solid tumors in the body. The tracers target a protein called Trop2, which is often found on cancer cells. Researchers will enroll 400 people with various cancers (including bladder…
Phase: PHASE2, PHASE3 • Sponsor: RenJi Hospital • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:00 UTC
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Could a simple stool test spot cancer early in lynch syndrome patients?
Diagnosis Recruiting nowThis study is testing a new stool DNA test (mt-sDNA 2.0) to see how well it detects colorectal cancer or advanced growths in people with Lynch syndrome, a genetic condition that raises cancer risk. Researchers will collect blood and stool samples from 950 participants and compare…
Sponsor: Mayo Clinic • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:37 UTC
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New blood test may spot hidden tumors in MEN1 patients
Diagnosis Recruiting nowThis study looks at whether a blood test for a protein called hPG80 can help find neuroendocrine tumors (NETs) earlier in people with MEN1, a genetic condition that raises tumor risk. About 297 participants with MEN1 will give blood samples, which will be compared to standard ima…
Sponsor: Centre Hospitalier Universitaire Dijon • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:37 UTC
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Could a simple ultrasound replace costly CT scans after brain bleed surgery?
Diagnosis Recruiting nowThis study tests a new way to check for bleeding after stroke surgery using a special ultrasound through a clear skull implant. It aims to see if this method is as accurate as a CT scan, which is the current standard but is expensive and time-consuming. About 25 adults who had a …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:29 UTC
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Blood test could replace risky needle for prenatal genetic diagnosis
Diagnosis Recruiting nowThis study is testing a new blood test that can diagnose single-gene disorders in unborn babies using a sample from the mother. The test looks at fetal DNA found in the mother's blood, which is safer than traditional invasive methods that carry a small risk of miscarriage. Resear…
Sponsor: Assistance Publique - Hôpitaux de Paris • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:23 UTC
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Stool test could ease cancer screening for lynch syndrome patients
Diagnosis Recruiting nowThis study is testing whether a fecal immunochemical test (FIT), which checks for blood in the stool, can accurately detect colorectal cancer in people with Lynch Syndrome. Lynch Syndrome increases the risk of colorectal cancer, and patients currently need regular colonoscopies. …
Sponsor: University of Chicago • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:07 UTC
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Blood test could spot colon cancer before it spreads
Diagnosis Recruiting nowThis study is testing a blood test (called a liquid biopsy) to see if it can find colorectal cancer, pre-cancerous growths (adenomas), and cancers linked to Lynch syndrome at an early stage. Researchers will enroll 1,200 people who have already had a colonoscopy. The goal is to s…
Sponsor: San Raffaele University • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:11 UTC
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Simple spit test could predict prostate cancer risk in black, asian, and white men
Diagnosis Recruiting nowThis study is testing a new saliva-based DNA test called i4i PRODICT® that estimates a person's future risk of prostate cancer. Researchers want to see if men of Black African/Caribbean, South Asian, and White backgrounds aged 40-55 will take the test and find it acceptable. The …
Sponsor: Institute of Cancer Research, United Kingdom • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:02 UTC
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Simple blood test aims to catch cancers early in genetically prone patients
Diagnosis Recruiting nowThis study is testing a blood test called GRAIL Galleri that looks for signs of many different cancers at once. It is being offered to 1000 people who have a high risk of cancer due to inherited genetic conditions. The goal is to see if the test can find cancers early, when they …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Dana-Farber Cancer Institute • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:12 UTC
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Simple blood test could spot 8 cancers early using AI
Diagnosis Recruiting nowThis study is testing a new AI-powered blood test that looks at platelets and immune cells to find early signs of eight different cancers, including lung, breast, and pancreatic cancer. Researchers will collect blood samples from 6,000 adults aged 40 and older, both with and with…
Sponsor: Javier Toledo • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:08 UTC
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Simple blood test could spot cancer earlier in High-Risk individuals
Diagnosis Recruiting nowThis study is testing a new blood test that looks for DNA fragments from tumors in people with hereditary cancer syndromes like Lynch syndrome or BRCA mutations. The goal is to see if the test can find cancers earlier than standard screening methods. Researchers will compare canc…
Sponsor: University Health Network, Toronto • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:04 UTC
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New scan may improve cancer detection for men with inherited risk
Diagnosis Recruiting nowThis study compares a new PET-CT scan (FCH-PET-CT) to standard imaging (bone scan and MRI/CT) to see which better finds cancer that has spread outside the pelvis in men with prostate cancer and specific DNA repair gene mutations. About 50 men with these mutations will be enrolled…
Sponsor: Institute of Cancer Research, United Kingdom • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:04 UTC
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Urine DNA test could spot bladder cancer early in lynch syndrome patients
Diagnosis Recruiting nowThis study is testing whether a urine test that looks for tumor DNA can find bladder and urinary tract cancers early in people with Lynch syndrome, a genetic condition that raises cancer risk. About 200 participants aged 50–75 will provide urine samples and be followed for one ye…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Tampere University Hospital • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:57 UTC
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Pancreas cancer screening trial enrolls 9,000 High-Risk individuals
Diagnosis Recruiting nowThis Phase 3 study is testing whether markers in pancreatic fluid and blood can detect early pancreas cancer in people with high genetic risk. Participants receive a secretin injection to collect fluid during an endoscopy. The goal is to improve early detection in those with here…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Johns Hopkins University • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:54 UTC
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Could a simple cream prevent painful UTIs in baby boys?
Prevention Recruiting nowThis pilot study tests whether applying a steroid cream to the foreskin for four weeks can prevent recurrent urinary tract infections (UTIs) in uncircumcised male infants under 6 months who have had their first fever-related UTI. Forty infants will receive either the steroid crea…
Phase: PHASE4 • Sponsor: Baylor College of Medicine • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Aug 09, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could a pill delay diabetes in kids? new trial hopes so
Prevention Recruiting nowThis study tests whether the drug baricitinib can delay the onset of type 1 diabetes in children aged 1 to 36 months who are at high risk. Participants take baricitinib or a placebo daily for up to 5 years. The goal is to see if the drug can push back or prevent the need for insu…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Eli Lilly and Company • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Aug 08, 2026 00:03 UTC
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Could adding folic acid to salt prevent birth defects in zambia?
Prevention Recruiting nowThis study tests whether adding folic acid to iodized salt can raise folate levels in women of childbearing age in Zambia, a country without mandatory folic acid fortification. Two hundred fifty non-pregnant, non-lactating women aged 18–45 will use the fortified salt instead of r…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Alabama at Birmingham • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Jul 01, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could a Cancer-Killing pill stop colon cancer before it starts?
Prevention Recruiting nowThis early-phase study tests the safety of a drug called ONC201 (dordaviprone) in 36 adults at high risk for colorectal cancer due to familial adenomatous polyposis (FAP) or a history of many polyps. The drug aims to kill precancerous cells without harming normal ones. Researcher…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:07 UTC
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Home treadmill trial hopes to stop polyp return in rare genetic condition
Prevention Recruiting nowThis study tests different amounts of exercise to see if it can prevent colorectal polyps from returning in people with Familial Adenomatous Polyposis (FAP). About 32 participants will follow a personalized treadmill program at home for 26 weeks. Researchers will check how well p…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Michigan Rogel Cancer Center • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:36 UTC
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App aims to cut cancer risk by cleaning up your diet
Prevention Recruiting nowThis study tests whether a smartphone app, combined with nutrition education, can help people at high risk for cancer eat healthier and reduce their cancer risk. About 170 participants will either get the app or standard advice, and researchers will measure changes in diet qualit…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Gustave Roussy, Cancer Campus, Grand Paris • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:30 UTC
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Could removing tubes first, ovaries later prevent ovarian cancer just as well?
Prevention Recruiting nowThis study is for women with BRCA1, BRCA2, or other gene mutations that greatly raise ovarian cancer risk. Instead of removing both ovaries and fallopian tubes at once, researchers are testing whether removing just the tubes first and delaying ovary removal is equally safe. The g…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University Medical Center Nijmegen • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:04 UTC
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Breakthrough hope: drug may stop epilepsy before it starts in TSC infants
Prevention Recruiting nowThis study tests whether giving the drug sirolimus early in life can prevent or delay seizures in infants with tuberous sclerosis complex (TSC). About 64 babies under 7 months old will receive either sirolimus or a placebo. Researchers will track when seizures first appear and mo…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Darcy Krueger • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:12 UTC
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Could a simple gel stop UTIs from coming back?
Prevention Recruiting nowThis study tests a vaginal gel called Multi-Gyn UT Protect to see if it can prevent repeated urinary tract infections (UTIs) in women. Fifty adult women who have had multiple UTIs in the past year but no current infection will apply the gel twice a week for four months. Researche…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Karo Pharma AB • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:01 UTC
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Testosterone cream may stop repeat UTIs in older women
Prevention Recruiting nowThis study tests whether a vaginal testosterone cream can prevent repeat urinary tract infections (UTIs) in postmenopausal women aged 60-90 who have had at least three UTIs. Participants will apply the cream or a placebo for 9 months and be monitored for infections. The goal is t…
Phase: PHASE4 • Sponsor: Maimonides Medical Center • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:56 UTC
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COVID-19 shot tested to stop type 1 diabetes in kids
Prevention Recruiting nowThis study tests whether giving the COVID-19 vaccine (Comirnaty) to children starting at 6 months old can lower their chance of developing type 1 diabetes. The trial will include 2,252 children who have a high genetic risk for the disease. Half will get the vaccine, half a placeb…
Phase: PHASE4 • Sponsor: Technical University of Munich • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:51 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 06:00 UTC
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New study tests online therapy to ease stress for parents of kids with RASopathies
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests whether Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), delivered through a smartphone app, can help caregivers of children with RASopathies (like Neurofibromatosis type 1 and Noonan syndrome) cope with parenting stress. The trial is fully remote and involves 70 adult c…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Aug 16, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Early jaw exercises may prevent lockjaw in cancer patients
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests whether closely watching jaw movement and starting physical therapy early can prevent or reduce trismus (jaw tightness) in people receiving radiation for head and neck cancer. Thirty adults will be checked weekly during treatment and given jaw exercises if their …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Alberta • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Aug 14, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Nerve block may cut opioid use after back surgery
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study compares two ways to control pain after a single-level lumbar microdiscectomy (a common back surgery). One group receives an ultrasound-guided nerve block (quadro-iliac plane block) with bupivacaine, while the other gets standard local infiltration of pain medicine at …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Kanuni Sultan Suleyman Training and Research Hospital • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Aug 01, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New study aims to cut opioid use after back surgery with targeted nerve blocks
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study compares two types of nerve blocks (TLIP and Quadro Iliac) to see which one better reduces pain and the need for strong painkillers after lumbar microdiscectomy surgery for herniated discs. About 90 adults having this back surgery will receive one of the two blocks bef…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Medipol University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jul 29, 2026 00:00 UTC
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A common antidepressant may tame anxiety in kids with autism and ADHD — a trial puts it to the test
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis trial tests whether sertraline, a widely used antidepressant, can reduce anxiety in children and teens aged 8 to 17 with neurodevelopmental disorders such as autism, ADHD, Fragile X syndrome, and Tourette syndrome. Participants receive either sertraline or a placebo for seve…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Holland Bloorview Kids Rehabilitation Hospital • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jul 29, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Hope for schwannomatosis pain: new drug trial launches
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests two experimental drugs, siltuximab and erenumab, to see if they can safely reduce chronic pain in people with schwannomatosis, a condition that causes painful nerve tumors. About 40 adults with moderate-to-severe pain will receive either a drug or a placebo. The …
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Massachusetts General Hospital • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jul 26, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Nerve flossing for athletes: a simple technique that could keep hamstrings strong?
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis trial tests whether three types of nerve-gliding exercises — called neurodynamics — can improve hamstring strength and endurance in athletes aged 18 to 30 who play organized sports or train regularly. The exercises aim to improve nerve mobility and reduce pain, and the study…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: High Point University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jul 24, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Cannabis capsules tested for joint pain relief in new study
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests whether daily cannabis extracts (CBD or THC) can reduce pain interference in people with hip or knee osteoarthritis. One hundred adults aged 40-80 will take either CBD, THC, or a placebo capsule daily for 8 weeks and track their symptoms remotely. The goal is to …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University Health Network, Toronto • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jul 18, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Spa treatment tested as fertility boost for women
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study will test whether a 21-day spa program can improve hormone levels and well-being in 55 women aged 20-40 with infertility. Participants will receive comprehensive spa care including treatments and rehabilitation. The goal is to see if this approach can help reduce stres…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Institute of Spa and Balneology, public research institution • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jul 16, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a Hair-Growing drug help breast reconstruction heal better?
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests whether applying minoxidil (a hair growth drug) to the breasts for two weeks before surgery can improve blood flow and tissue survival in women undergoing preventive mastectomy with reconstruction. Twenty-five women at high genetic risk for breast cancer will hav…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Duke University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jul 10, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Laser vs. needle: which eases chronic back pain better?
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study compares two treatments for chronic low back and leg pain caused by a herniated disc: high-intensity laser therapy and a steroid injection into the spine. About 24 adults aged 18 to 65 with pain lasting over three months will be randomly assigned to one of the two trea…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Ankara City Hospital Bilkent • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jul 09, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New combo injection aims to ease abortion pain
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests whether a paracervical block (an injection near the cervix) containing ketorolac and lidocaine can reduce pain during placement of osmotic dilators, which are used to prepare the cervix for a second-trimester abortion. About 76 participants will be randomly assig…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Rush University Medical Center • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jul 08, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a common plant compound help rare telomere disease?
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis pilot study tests whether quercetin, a natural antioxidant found in many plants, is safe for people with Dyskeratosis congenita or telomere biology disorders. Twelve participants will take quercetin for 24 weeks while researchers monitor side effects and how well people stic…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Children's Hospital Medical Center, Cincinnati • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:03 UTC
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Sling vs injection: which works best for leakage after prolapse surgery?
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study compares two procedures—a sling or a bulkamide injection—to treat stress urinary incontinence in women who are also having vaginal prolapse repair. About 476 participants will be randomly assigned to one of the two treatments and followed for 24 months. The goal is to …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:01 UTC
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Could a squirt of steroid during disc surgery ease recovery?
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests whether applying a steroid (dexamethasone) directly to the surgical site during herniated disc surgery can lower pain and disability afterward. About 200 adults with a single-level lumbar disc herniation who have not improved with rest or therapy will be randomly…
Phase: PHASE4 • Sponsor: University of Missouri-Columbia • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:00 UTC
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Can a pharmacist help patients cut opioids before joint surgery?
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests whether a pharmacist-led program can help patients reduce their opioid use by about half in the weeks before knee or hip replacement surgery. 45 adults on stable, moderate-dose opioids will work with a pharmacist to create a taper plan and get weekly check-ins. T…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Alabama at Birmingham • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:00 UTC
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Can a faster recovery plan get knee replacement patients home sooner?
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study compares two approaches to recovery after total knee replacement: a fast track plan designed to speed up recovery versus standard care. Researchers will measure how well patients can move and care for themselves after surgery, as well as how long they stay in the hospi…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Istituto Ortopedico Rizzoli • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:36 UTC
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Ice cubes and lozenges: a new way to ease Post-Surgery discomfort?
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests whether ice cubes, mouthwash, or menthol lozenges can help reduce nausea and thirst and improve comfort in 128 adults after spine surgery. Participants will be randomly assigned to one of the three methods, and their symptoms will be measured using simple scales.…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Ondokuz Mayıs University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:33 UTC
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Breathe away high blood pressure? thai study tests 4-7-8 method
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study has two parts. First, it looks at genes that might be linked to high blood pressure in Thai people. Second, it tests whether a specific breathing pattern called 4-7-8 (inhale for 4 seconds, hold for 7, exhale for 8) can help lower blood pressure. About 200 adults with …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Burapha University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:31 UTC
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Could a daily shake soothe Athletes' stomach troubles?
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study looks at whether a fermented whey protein and fiber supplement can improve digestive comfort in recreational athletes. Researchers will enroll 114 participants, some with and some without stomach complaints, and compare the supplement to a placebo. The goal is to see i…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Arizona State University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:31 UTC
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New embolization procedure could bring relief to arthritic fingers
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests if a procedure called arterial embolization using Lipiodol is safe for people with painful hand osteoarthritis that hasn't improved with standard treatments. Fifteen participants will receive the procedure and be followed for 6 months to track side effects, pain …
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: University Hospital, Grenoble • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:29 UTC
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Can a cream beat hand arthritis pain? new trial aims to find out
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests whether Multiprofen-CC cream, applied three times daily, reduces pain in adults with hand osteoarthritis. Forty-two participants will use both the active cream and a placebo for two weeks each, in random order. Researchers will measure pain, hand function, and si…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: St. Joseph's Healthcare Hamilton • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:29 UTC
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Can brain training ease anxiety in women with recurrent miscarriage?
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests whether a brain-training technique called neurofeedback can help reduce anxiety in women who have had repeated pregnancy losses. Participants use a headband that monitors brain activity and plays a calming sound when the brain is in a relaxed state. The trial com…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Shenyang Medical College • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:23 UTC
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Radiation or steroids? new study tests better pain relief for arthritic hands
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study compares two treatments for hand and wrist osteoarthritis pain: low-dose radiotherapy and corticosteroid injections. Researchers want to see which works better at reducing pain and improving hand function. The study involves 165 adults aged 50 and older with moderate t…
Phase: PHASE4 • Sponsor: Mayo Clinic • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:23 UTC
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Tender loving care texts may boost pregnancy success
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests if receiving weekly supportive messages during pregnancy can improve live birth rates and quality of life for people who have had multiple pregnancy losses. About 60 pregnant participants will interact with the messages and complete surveys. The goal is to see if…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Walter Reed National Military Medical Center • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:23 UTC
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Talking it out: new group therapy aims to ease diabetes distress in young adults
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests a group-based psychological program called ACTnow for emerging adults (ages 18-35) with type 1 diabetes who feel overwhelmed by their condition. The program includes six bi-weekly sessions led by a psychologist and nurse, focusing on mindfulness and acceptance st…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Odense University Hospital • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:05 UTC
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Sound waves for back pain? new device tested in small trial
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests a device called Discogen that uses low-intensity ultrasound to treat pain from a herniated disc. About 40 adults with leg or back pain will receive either the real treatment or a sham (fake) treatment. The goal is to see if the device safely reduces pain and impr…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Columbia University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:05 UTC
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Can online therapy calm BRCA1/2 women's fear of cancer return?
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests a 4-week online cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) program for women with BRCA1/2 mutations who have finished cancer treatment and still worry a lot about cancer coming back. Researchers will compare those who get therapy right away to those on a waitlist, measur…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: CHU de Quebec-Universite Laval • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:02 UTC
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New study: simple massage techniques may ease slipped disc pain
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests whether two hands-on therapies—instrument-assisted soft tissue mobilization and vibration massage—can reduce pain, improve daily function, and lessen fear of movement in people with lumbar disc herniation (a slipped disc). Researchers will enroll 45 adults aged 3…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Istanbul Medipol University Hospital • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:01 UTC
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New study aims to cut opioid use after back surgery with targeted nerve blocks
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study compares two types of ultrasound-guided nerve blocks given before lumbar microdiscectomy (a type of back surgery) to see which one provides better pain relief. Eighty adults aged 18-65 will be randomly assigned to receive one of the two blocks. The main goal is to meas…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Bursa City Hospital • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:01 UTC
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Robot vs. navigation: which knee surgery is better?
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study compares two types of computer-assisted knee replacement surgery: one using a navigation system (OrthoPilot) and one using a robotic arm (MAKO). The goal is to see if they provide similar improvements in knee function and pain relief one year after surgery. About 140 a…
Sponsor: Aesculap AG • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:01 UTC
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One pill to stop breast pain after pregnancy loss? new trial tests cabergoline
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis phase 2 trial tests whether a single dose of cabergoline can prevent breast engorgement, milk leakage, and tenderness after abortion or pregnancy loss at 12-18 weeks. About 348 participants will receive either cabergoline or a placebo right after the procedure and report sym…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Maimonides Medical Center • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:00 UTC
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Can back surgery be Pain-Free without opioids?
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study looks at whether avoiding opioids during back surgery can still control pain and reduce side effects like nausea and constipation. About 75 adults having elective lumbar spine surgery will be placed into one of three groups based on their anesthesia plan. The goal is t…
Sponsor: Marmara University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:00 UTC
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New diabetes drug enters early safety testing
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis early-stage study tests a new drug called LY4057996 in 124 healthy volunteers and people with type 1 or type 2 diabetes. The main goal is to see if the drug is safe and what side effects it may cause. Participants receive the drug as a shot under the skin or into a vein, and…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Eli Lilly and Company • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:01 UTC
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Could a lower steroid dose ease knee pain just as well?
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests whether a low dose of steroid injected into the knee works as well as the standard dose for reducing pain and improving function in obese people with knee arthritis. Forty participants will receive either a low or standard dose and report their pain levels and da…
Phase: PHASE4 • Sponsor: Mayo Clinic • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:00 UTC
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New study aims to cut opioid use after spine surgery with simple nerve block
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests whether a nerve block called an erector spinae plane block can help control pain and reduce the need for opioid painkillers after minimally invasive lumbar spine surgery. About 125 adults having specific types of back surgery will receive either the nerve block o…
Phase: PHASE4 • Sponsor: John O'Toole • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:06 UTC
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Cartoon cure for diabetes fear? new study tests animated films on Kids' anxiety
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study looks at whether watching an animated film or reading a storybook can lower fear and anxiety in children aged 7 to 12 who have just been diagnosed with type 1 diabetes. About 64 children will take part, and their anxiety levels will be measured using special child-frie…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Selverhan Yurttutan • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:03 UTC
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Gentle group workouts may ease joint pain without drugs
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study is testing whether low-impact group exercise classes can help reduce pain in people with knee, hip, or ankle osteoarthritis. Participants attend one-hour group sessions three times a week for six months, led by a physical therapist or trainer. The study also includes s…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Missouri-Columbia • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:01 UTC
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Laser pointer could boost back surgery recovery
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests whether adding a laser pointer to standard stabilization exercises helps people recover better after lumbar microdiscectomy surgery. 42 adults aged 18-65 will be split into two groups: one doing standard exercises and one doing the same exercises with a laser poi…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Suleyman Demirel University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:01 UTC
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Could a simple shot ease achy hands? new trial investigates
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis Phase 3 trial tests whether a single steroid injection (methylprednisolone) can reduce pain in people with hand osteoarthritis. 212 participants will receive either a high dose, a low dose, or a placebo, and report their pain after 4 weeks. After 16 weeks, everyone can recei…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Sint Maartenskliniek • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:00 UTC
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Sleep therapy may tame blood sugar in type 1 diabetes
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests whether cognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia (CBTi) can improve sleep, blood sugar levels, and quality of life in adults with type 1 diabetes. Fifteen participants will either receive 8 virtual CBTi sessions or health education emails and calls over 12 weeks…
Phase: EARLY_PHASE1 • Sponsor: University of Illinois at Chicago • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:13 UTC
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New radiofrequency treatment offers hope for chronic back pain sufferers
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests whether a type of physical therapy called TECAR (focused radiofrequency) can reduce pain and improve daily function in people with lumbar disc herniation (a slipped disc). Researchers will enroll 54 adults aged 20-60 who have had low back pain for more than 12 we…
Sponsor: Ankara City Hospital Bilkent • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:10 UTC
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New online therapy aims to tame emotional storms in kids with rare disease
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests a remote program called Regulating Together (RT) for children aged 8-17 with Tuberous Sclerosis Complex (TSC) who struggle with emotional outbursts. The program uses cognitive behavioral therapy and mindfulness in small group sessions over 5 weeks. Researchers wa…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Children's Hospital Medical Center, Cincinnati • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:06 UTC
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Soothing sounds: ney music may ease pain and anxiety after back surgery
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study looks at whether listening to ney music, a traditional Turkish wind instrument, can help people who have had lumbar disc surgery feel less pain and anxiety, sleep better, and have a better quality of life. About 60 adults will be split into two groups: one group will l…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Niran Çoban • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:59 UTC
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New study aims to ease the emotional toll of type 1 diabetes
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study compares two virtual group programs—one focused on emotions, the other on problem-solving—to help adults with type 1 diabetes reduce diabetes distress. Participants who don't improve can get extra one-on-one sessions. The goal is to find better ways to support emotiona…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:55 UTC
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Can herbs and vitamin IVs ease chronic pain and anxiety? new study seeks answers
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study is testing whether herbal medicine and vitamin IV therapy can reduce symptoms of anxiety, fibromyalgia, arthritis, chronic pain, and high blood pressure. Researchers plan to enroll 25 people and measure improvements in health and quality of life. The approach uses natu…
Sponsor: Faith A. Richardson • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:51 UTC
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Timing your rehab after back surgery could be key to recovery
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study is testing whether starting rehabilitation exercises earlier or later after back surgery for a herniated disc leads to better pain and function. Seventy-two adults aged 19 to 65 will follow a standardized exercise program guided by a physical therapist. The main goal i…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Li Xiang • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 26, 2026 14:29 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 06:00 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 06:00 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 06:00 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 06:00 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 06:00 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 06:00 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 06:00 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 06:00 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 06:00 UTC
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Can a nudge in your chart unlock Life-Saving genetic clues?
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study tests whether simple reminders—called nudges—sent to doctors and patients can increase the use of genetic testing for people with certain conditions like Parkinson's disease, ALS, or heart problems. The trial will compare different ways of prompting genetic testing, su…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Pennsylvania • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 16, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New questionnaires could help NF1 patients voice appearance concerns
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study is developing questionnaires to measure how visible tumors in neurofibromatosis type 1 (NF1) affect patients' appearance concerns. About 110 participants, including children, adults, and caregivers, will complete surveys and join focus groups or interviews to give feed…
Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 16, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Scientists track families to unlock secrets of inherited kidney cancer
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study follows families with a history of inherited kidney cancer to learn more about the disease's genetic causes and how it progresses. Researchers will collect blood, tissue, and urine samples from affected individuals and their relatives. The goal is to identify new genes…
Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 15, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New study aims to catch mesothelioma early in High-Risk families
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study follows 300 adults aged 30 and older who have or may have a BAP1 gene mutation, which raises the risk for mesothelioma and other cancers. Researchers will use advanced CT scans, blood tests, and minimally invasive camera procedures to look for early signs of cancer. Pa…
Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 15, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Egypt launches major study to track rare genetic disorder NF1
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study is a disease registry that will collect information from 200 people in Egypt who have neurofibromatosis type 1 (NF1), a genetic condition that causes tumors to grow on nerves. The goal is to understand how the disease progresses over time, what treatments patients rece…
Sponsor: AstraZeneca • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 14, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New study hopes to spot cancer early in NF1 patients
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study is for people aged 3 and older with neurofibromatosis type 1 (NF1), a genetic condition that often causes noncancerous nerve tumors. About half of people with NF1 get these tumors, and sometimes they turn cancerous. Researchers want to test a new method to predict whic…
Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 13, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Scientists track families with rare gene mutation to uncover cancer clues
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study follows people with inherited BAP1 gene mutations, which raise the risk of mesothelioma and other cancers. Researchers will track participants over many years, collecting medical history, blood samples, and scans to understand how these mutations lead to cancer. The go…
Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 13, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Simple urine test may forecast brain cancer recurrence
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study collects blood and urine samples from 200 adults with glioblastoma (a type of brain tumor) who are receiving radiation therapy. Researchers want to see if levels of two proteins, VEGF and MMP, can predict whether the tumor will come back within one year. The goal is to…
Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 13, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Fear of movement may worsen back pain and disability, new study suggests
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at how fear-avoidance beliefs—the fear that moving will cause more pain or injury—relate to trunk muscle endurance, balance, and daily function in people with lumbar disc herniation (a slipped disc). Researchers will measure these factors in 65 adults aged 18 to …
Sponsor: Istinye University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 13, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Scientists dive deep into the roots of a mysterious lung disease
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study aims to understand how lymphangioleiomyomatosis (LAM) damages the lungs at the cellular and genetic level. Researchers will follow up to 2,000 participants, including women with LAM and healthy volunteers, using advanced imaging and lab tests. The goal is to find the p…
Sponsor: National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 12, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Scientists dig into why skin tumors grow in rare disease
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at why people with tuberous sclerosis, a rare genetic condition, develop non-cancerous skin tumors. Researchers will examine up to 400 adults, perform skin exams, and take small tissue samples (biopsies) from tumors. The goal is to identify the cells and genetic …
Sponsor: National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 12, 2026 00:00 UTC
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2,000 men with prostate cancer join gene study to unlock disease secrets
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study follows 2,000 men with prostate cancer who have certain gene mutations. Researchers will track their health over many years to see how these genes relate to cancer growth, treatment response, and survival. Participants do not need to visit the hospital regularly; most …
Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 09, 2026 00:00 UTC
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NF2 patients wanted for Decade-Long observation study
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study follows 269 people with neurofibromatosis type 2 (NF2) for up to 10 years to learn how the disease progresses. Participants will have yearly exams, MRI scans, hearing tests, and blood draws. The goal is to understand tumor growth, hearing loss, and speech or swallowing…
Sponsor: National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 09, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New video aims to ease tough hormone decisions for BRCA patients
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis pilot study tests whether an educational video can help women with BRCA1 or BRCA2 mutations make more informed decisions about hormone replacement therapy after having their ovaries and fallopian tubes removed to lower cancer risk. Fifty premenopausal women scheduled for thi…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Duke University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 06, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Scientists hunt for gene behind rare kidney cancer syndrome
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study aims to uncover the genetic causes of hereditary leiomyomatosis renal cell cancer (HLRCC), a condition that can lead to painful skin bumps, uterine fibroids, and kidney tumors. Researchers will study people with known or suspected HLRCC and their family members to iden…
Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 06, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Scientists launch massive tumor repository to unlock cancer secrets
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study collects extra blood, urine, and tumor samples from children and adults with certain cancers to build a large tissue repository. Researchers will analyze these samples to learn more about the genetic and molecular makeup of these tumors. The goal is to support future s…
Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 06, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Massive study aims to unlock secrets of parathyroid diseases
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study follows up to 3,000 people who have, are at risk for, or are related to someone with a parathyroid disorder. Researchers will collect medical records, questionnaires, and samples like blood and saliva to learn what causes these conditions and how they change over time.…
Sponsor: National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 06, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Scientists hunt for hidden cancer clues in families
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study aims to learn how genes and the environment contribute to rare tumors and cancer risk in individuals and families. Researchers will collect medical histories, genetic samples, and health data from up to 500 participants of all ages. No treatment is given; the goal is t…
Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 05, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Scientists hunt for hidden genes behind hereditary cancers
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study collects tissue samples, medical data, and family histories from over 1,100 people being screened for colorectal or endometrial cancer. Researchers hope to discover new genes and mechanisms that increase cancer risk, especially in hereditary cancer syndromes. The goal …
Sponsor: Weill Medical College of Cornell University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 05, 2026 00:00 UTC
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NIH launches major study to unravel genetic metabolic mysteries
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study aims to better understand and treat people with certain inherited metabolic or genetic disorders. Researchers will use standard medical tests like blood work and imaging to diagnose and care for participants, who may also join other related studies. The goal is to expa…
Sponsor: National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 05, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Wearable sensor could unmask hidden blood sugar chaos in stomach paralysis
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis pilot study is testing whether a real-time continuous glucose monitor (FreeStyle Libre 3) can reveal differences in blood sugar patterns between people with diabetes who have gastroparesis (delayed stomach emptying) and those without it. About 50 adults with type 1 or type 2…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Samita Garg • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 05, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can mapping the Blood-Brain barrier in brain tumors unlock new clues?
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study aims to characterize blood-brain barrier disruption in people newly diagnosed with glioblastoma, an aggressive brain cancer. Researchers will use advanced MRI scans, blood tests for barrier and nerve injury markers, and analysis of tumor tissue removed during surgery. …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Patrick Morris • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 30, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Which scope method spots precancerous polyps best in FAP pouches? a head-to-head trial aims to find out.
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis trial compares two ways of inspecting the ileo-anal pouch during routine surveillance in adults with familial adenomatous polyposis (FAP): dye-based chromoendoscopy (spraying a blue dye) versus virtual chromoendoscopy (using special light filters). The goal is to see which t…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: London North West Healthcare NHS Trust • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 26, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can mapping rare genetic variants unlock better care for autism-related disorders?
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis international online study collects medical, behavioral, and developmental information from people with rare genetic changes that are linked to autism and other neurodevelopmental disorders. By partnering with families, researchers aim to build a detailed database to improve…
Sponsor: Simons Searchlight • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 25, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Kids' cancer genes mapped in massive study
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study is collecting and analyzing the complete genetic information (genomes) of up to 2,500 children with cancer. The goal is to learn how gene changes cause different tumors and affect treatment outcomes. This is a non-therapeutic study, meaning it does not test a new treat…
Sponsor: St. Jude Children's Research Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 24, 2026 00:00 UTC
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20,000 volunteers join quest to detect pancreatic cancer sooner
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study is tracking 20,000 people who have a family history of pancreatic cancer or carry genes that raise their risk. Researchers hope to find better ways to detect the disease early, when it's more treatable. Participants will be followed over time to see who develops pancre…
Sponsor: Arbor Research Collaborative for Health • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 24, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Simple booklet may boost genetic testing in lynch syndrome families
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study tests whether providing an information letter plus a booklet helps relatives of people with Lynch syndrome decide about genetic counseling and testing. About 185 untested relatives will be randomly assigned to receive either a basic letter or a letter plus a detailed b…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Alabama at Birmingham • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 23, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New study aims to map neurofibromatosis in russian adults
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study collects information from 200 adults in Russia who have neurofibromatosis type 1 (NF1) with plexiform neurofibromas. Researchers will look at patients' age, symptoms, and medical history to better understand the disease. No new treatments are being tested; the goal is …
Sponsor: AstraZeneca • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 22, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New decision aid empowers thyroid cancer patients to choose their care path
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study creates and tests a decision aid for people with medullary thyroid cancer and their caregivers. The tool helps them discuss with their doctors whether to start or stop drugs, join clinical trials, or continue active monitoring. About 120 participants, including patient…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: M.D. Anderson Cancer Center • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 18, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a video or a phone call help people with NF1 get better care?
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at whether online videos or a call with a peer navigator can help adults with neurofibromatosis 1 (NF1) who have low health literacy better understand their condition and care recommendations. Fifty participants across the U.S. will receive personalized care lett…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Massachusetts General Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 17, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Free genetic testing offered to 27,500 people to find hidden cancer risks
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study offers free genetic testing to the general public to identify people with inherited cancer syndromes like hereditary breast and ovarian cancer or Lynch syndrome. Researchers aim to see if broad testing is more effective than only testing those with a family history. Up…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: OHSU Knight Cancer Institute • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 16, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New study explores work challenges for men with cancer
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at how cancer treatment impacts the work life and overall well-being of 400 men, ages 21 to 70, who have been newly diagnosed with solid tumors like colorectal, lung, or head and neck cancer. Participants will fill out questionnaires about their work hours, finan…
Sponsor: University of Colorado, Denver • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 15, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Hidden trigger? study probes whether common chemicals spark tumors in genetically vulnerable people
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study investigates whether exposure to certain chemicals found in the environment, home, or workplace can increase the risk of developing paraganglioma tumors in people who carry an inherited SDHx gene mutation. Researchers will compare chemical exposure histories between mu…
Sponsor: Assistance Publique - Hôpitaux de Paris • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 11, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New decision aid aims to ease breast reconstruction choices
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study tests whether a decision aid tool called RECONJOINT is practical for helping women choose breast reconstruction after mastectomy. About 131 women with breast cancer or a genetic risk will use the tool. The goal is to see if a larger study can be done to improve shared …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 11, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Gene test could predict who benefits from semaglutide
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at how a person's genetic makeup influences their response to oral semaglutide (Rybelsus), a drug used for type 2 diabetes. Researchers will give 125 adults with prediabetes a 14-day course of the drug and measure blood sugar, insulin, and other factors after a s…
Phase: PHASE4 • Sponsor: Massachusetts General Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 10, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Brain zaps for baby loss anxiety: new study tests quick fix
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at whether a single session of a brain stimulation technique called rTMS can change heart activity in women who have had multiple pregnancy losses and also have anxiety. Forty-six women will receive either real or fake stimulation while their heart rate is monito…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Shenyang Medical College • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 09, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Gene mutation study aims to unlock blood cancer mysteries
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study follows people with a gene change (DDX41) that raises the risk of blood cancers like MDS and AML, along with their family members. Researchers will collect health information and samples over 10 years to learn how these inherited risks lead to cancer. No treatment is g…
Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 08, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Real-World watch on ph+ leukemia treatments aims to uncover best paths to remission
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study follows adults aged 18 and older who have a specific type of acute lymphoblastic leukemia (Ph+ ALL) and are receiving a combination of targeted drugs (BCR::ABL1 inhibitors) along with chemotherapy, steroids, or antibody therapy. Researchers will track how long patients…
Sponsor: Versailles Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 08, 2026 00:00 UTC
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AI reads brain scans to predict tumor survival before surgery
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study explores whether a computer algorithm can analyze resting-state MRI scans taken before surgery to predict how long a person with glioblastoma multiforme (a type of brain cancer) might survive. The goal is to see if the algorithm can accurately classify patients as shor…
Sponsor: Washington University School of Medicine • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 02, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Skin clues could unmask rare nerve disease in kids
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at children under 15 with neurofibromatosis type 2 (NF2), a rare genetic condition that causes nerve tumors. Researchers want to see if skin and mouth lesions can help diagnose NF2 earlier than current methods, which rely on hearing, nerve, and eye symptoms. By e…
Sponsor: Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de Nice • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 01, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Simple blood test may predict how badly back pain affects your life
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study will check if a protein called periostin in the blood is related to how much back pain limits daily activities and quality of life. Researchers will measure periostin in 38 adults with lumbar disc problems and compare it to their scores on disability and health questio…
Sponsor: Keimyung University Dongsan Medical Center • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 01, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Massive cancer database aims to unlock secrets of the disease
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study is building a huge registry of information and biological samples from adults with or at risk for many types of cancer, as well as healthy volunteers. Researchers will use this resource to study what causes cancer and how to better prevent, detect, and treat it. The re…
Sponsor: University of Nebraska • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 01, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Common painkillers may alter key protein in back pain patients
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at whether taking NSAIDs (like ibuprofen) changes the level of a protein called periostin in the blood of people with degenerative disc disease. Researchers will compare three groups: patients using NSAIDs, patients not using NSAIDs, and healthy people without ba…
Sponsor: Keimyung University Dongsan Medical Center • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 01, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Live biopsy study aims to predict immunotherapy response in cancer patients
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study is collecting live tumor samples from 2,000 cancer patients undergoing standard biopsies. Researchers will analyze these samples to understand how tumors respond to immunotherapy drugs outside the body. The goal is to develop a method to predict which patients will res…
Sponsor: Elephas • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 01, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Registry aims to unlock secrets of rare brain tumor in NF1 patients
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study creates a registry of medical records, scans, and surveys from adults with neurofibromatosis type 1 (NF1) who also have a glioma brain tumor. Researchers will track diagnosis, treatments, and quality of life over time to better understand the disease. The goal is to im…
Sponsor: Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 01, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Study links gum health to rare kidney diseases
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at gum disease in people with rare kidney disorders like Alport syndrome, Fabry disease, and tuberous sclerosis, as well as lupus. Researchers will compare 100 participants to those with chronic kidney disease and healthy controls. They aim to understand how comm…
Sponsor: Stefan Lujinschi • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 28, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could low egg count predict miscarriage? new study seeks answers
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study is looking at whether women with lower ovarian reserve (fewer eggs) have had more early miscarriages in the past. Researchers will measure ovarian reserve with a blood test (AMH) and an ultrasound (antral follicle count) in over 2,000 women seeking fertility care. This…
Sponsor: ART Fertility Clinics LLC • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:02 UTC
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Personalized dosing for kids with dystonia? new study investigates genetic factors
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study is testing how the drug trihexyphenidyl is processed in the bodies of 40 children aged 5-17 with dystonic cerebral palsy. Researchers want to see if a child's genetic makeup changes how the drug works, which could help create personalized dosing plans. Participants wil…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Children's Mercy Hospital Kansas City • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:02 UTC
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Massive TSC data and tissue bank opens to researchers
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study is building a large collection of blood, DNA, and tissue samples along with health records from up to 5,000 people with tuberous sclerosis complex (TSC) or a related condition called lymphangioleiomyomatosis. Participants can give blood or cheek swab samples and allow …
Sponsor: National Tuberous Sclerosis Association • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:02 UTC
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Could a chatbot help close the gap in genetic cancer testing?
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study compares a smartphone chatbot to usual care for collecting family history and identifying women at high risk for hereditary cancer syndromes. Participants are English-speaking gynecology patients aged 18 and older who have not had prior genetic testing. The goal is to …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Weill Medical College of Cornell University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:01 UTC
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Lynch syndrome study seeks to uncover hidden skin cancer link
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study aims to find out how often Muir-Torre syndrome (MTS) occurs in people who already have Lynch syndrome, a genetic condition that raises cancer risk. Researchers will examine skin lesions and tumors from 150 participants to see if they are linked to MTS. The goal is to b…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de Nīmes • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:01 UTC
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Hunt for hidden cancer genes: families needed to unlock hereditary secrets
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study aims to discover new genes that may cause certain cancers to run in families. Researchers will collect blood samples and health information from 1,500 people in families where multiple members have had cancer, especially childhood cancers. The goal is to build a regist…
Sponsor: St. Jude Children's Research Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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New eye scan study aims to catch retinal disease early
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study uses a special eye scan (OCT angiography) to take detailed pictures of blood vessels in the back of the eye. Researchers will follow about 1,050 people with retinal diseases like diabetic retinopathy and healthy volunteers to see how these images can help detect early …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Johns Hopkins University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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Can young adults at genetic cancer risk keep up with checkups after pediatric care ends?
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study follows 56 young adults who have a genetic condition that raises their cancer risk. After they graduate from pediatric care at St. Jude, researchers track whether they find adult doctors and continue regular cancer screenings over 8 years. Participants fill out surveys…
Sponsor: St. Jude Children's Research Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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Math model may unlock diabetes remission secrets
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at how blood sugar changes day-to-day in people with ketosis-prone diabetes as they go into remission. Researchers will use this data to build a math model that describes the remission process. The study involves 12 African American adults with a BMI of 28 or hig…
Phase: PHASE4 • Sponsor: Emory University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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Scientists hunt for genes behind rare bone tumor diseases
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study aims to find the genetic causes of Ollier disease and Maffucci syndrome, rare disorders that cause cartilage tumors and increase cancer risk. Researchers will study 100 people aged 2 and older using blood tests, scans, and genetic sequencing. Participants will stay at …
Sponsor: Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development (NICHD) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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Brain tumor DNA test could match kids to smarter treatments
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study uses genetic testing of brain tumors from children, adolescents, and young adults (ages 1 to 39) with newly diagnosed high-grade glioma, including DIPG. The goal is to identify specific genetic changes in each tumor and then see if patients can join a treatment trial t…
Sponsor: Nationwide Children's Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:06 UTC
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First step toward a cure? stem cell harvesting trial launches for rare platelet disorder
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis phase 1 trial at M.D. Anderson Cancer Center is testing whether it is safe to collect stem cells from people with RUNX1 familial platelet disorder, a rare inherited condition that raises the risk of bleeding and leukemia. Four participants will receive drugs to mobilize stem…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: M.D. Anderson Cancer Center • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:06 UTC
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New Pain-Measuring device could help people with NF1
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study is testing a device called the AlgometRx Nociometer to see if it can measure pain and other abnormal sensations in people with neurofibromatosis type 1 (NF1). The device uses a small electrode on a finger or toe to send painless signals and a camera to record changes i…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:05 UTC
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Massive gene hunt aims to unlock secrets of blood disorders
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study collects blood, bone marrow, and other samples along with health information from up to 1,716 people with non-cancerous blood diseases and their family members. Researchers will analyze the participants' genes to find new genetic causes of these conditions and understa…
Sponsor: St. Jude Children's Research Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:04 UTC
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New wearable goggles could help brain surgeons see tumors better
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study tests a special pair of glasses (loupe-based device) that helps surgeons see brain tumor tissue during surgery using fluorescence. The goal is to see if this wearable device is as accurate as the large microscope currently used. 30 adults with glioblastoma or anaplasti…
Sponsor: Guoqiang Yu • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:02 UTC
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Gene test may predict who needs insulin
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at whether a genetic risk score can predict which people with newly diagnosed diabetes will eventually need insulin. Researchers will follow about 3,000 patients aged 14 to 50 for up to 3 years, tracking their C-peptide levels (a marker of insulin production) and…
Sponsor: Second Xiangya Hospital of Central South University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:01 UTC
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Which breathing method is safer for spine surgery? new study aims to find out
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study compares two ways of using a breathing machine during surgery for a slipped disk in the lower back. One method controls the flow of air, the other controls the volume. Researchers want to see which keeps oxygen levels higher after patients are turned onto their stomach…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Ankara Etlik City Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:00 UTC
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Gut bacteria may influence polyp risk in inherited colon condition
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at how gut microbes and environmental factors affect polyp development in people with familial adenomatous polyposis (FAP), a genetic condition that causes many colon polyps and often leads to cancer. Researchers will collect stool, blood, and duodenal fluid samp…
Sponsor: Hospices Civils de Lyon • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:37 UTC
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Massive study aims to decode cancer genes for better family counseling
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at genetic changes in families to figure out which ones truly increase cancer risk. Researchers will analyze DNA from 11,000 people, including those with certain gene variants and their relatives. The goal is to improve genetic counseling and help doctors decide …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Institut Curie • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:37 UTC
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Hip fracture study seeks better way to spot hidden muscle and bone weakness
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study is recruiting 100 people who need hip replacement surgery after a fragility fracture (a break from a minor fall) and comparing them to patients having hip replacement for arthritis. Researchers will use a simple questionnaire (SARC-F) and analyze bone and muscle tissue…
Sponsor: Istituto Ortopedico Rizzoli • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:36 UTC
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500 families join quest to unlock genetic secrets of miscarriage
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study aims to discover the genetic reasons behind recurrent pregnancy loss (RPL) by analyzing DNA from parents and pregnancy tissue. Researchers at Yale University will enroll 500 women who have had multiple pregnancy losses. The goal is to identify genetic markers that pred…
Sponsor: Yale University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:36 UTC
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New MRI technique could sharpen radiation for deadly brain tumors
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study is testing whether special MRI scans can identify low-oxygen (hypoxic) areas in glioblastoma, an aggressive brain cancer. Researchers will compare these scans with a standard PET imaging method in 20 participants. The goal is to see if MRI can reliably guide radiation …
Sponsor: University of Sydney • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:35 UTC
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New italian model aims to ease epilepsy care transition for teens
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study tests a structured program to help adolescents with epilepsy transition from pediatric to adult healthcare. Researchers will compare how many patients attend their first adult clinic appointment and whether they return to pediatric care. The goal is to improve self-man…
Sponsor: Fondazione Policlinico Universitario Agostino Gemelli IRCCS • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:34 UTC
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New blood test may reveal how many insulin cells kids with diabetes still have
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at whether a substance in the blood called 1,5-anhydroglucitol can help measure how many insulin-making cells (beta cells) children with type 1 diabetes still have. Researchers will compare levels in 60 children with diabetes (newly diagnosed and long-term) to he…
Sponsor: University Hospital, Geneva • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:34 UTC
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300 Patients' surgery records analyzed to improve care for rare bone disorder
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study reviews the medical records of 300 people with multiple osteochondromas (a rare bone condition causing multiple bony growths) who had surgery at a specialized hospital in Italy. Researchers want to understand how many surgeries patients typically need, what types of su…
Sponsor: Istituto Ortopedico Rizzoli • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:34 UTC
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Swiss study aims to find hidden cancer genes in families
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at families in Switzerland who carry genes that raise the risk of breast, ovarian, colorectal, or endometrial cancers. Researchers will survey both the person with the gene mutation and their close relatives to understand how many get tested and what barriers the…
Sponsor: University of Basel • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:33 UTC
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Massive study aims to unlock secrets of early blood cancers
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at genetic changes in people with early-stage blood cancers or conditions that may lead to cancer. Researchers will analyze blood, bone marrow, or cheek cell samples from up to 10,000 participants to find DNA errors linked to cancer risk and progression. The goal…
Sponsor: Dana-Farber Cancer Institute • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:31 UTC
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Can one navigation program boost screening for two cancers?
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study enrolls 820 Black and Hispanic women aged 45-74 who are due for both breast and colorectal cancer screening. It compares a bundled navigation program covering both cancers to a single-cancer navigation program. The goal is to see if bundled navigation increases screeni…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Georgetown University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:31 UTC
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Breakfast timing showdown: fasted vs fed exercise in type 1 diabetes
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at whether exercising before breakfast (fasted) or after breakfast (fed) is better for people with type 1 diabetes. Over 12 weeks, 20 participants will do combined resistance and aerobic training three times a week. Researchers will track insulin doses and blood …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Alberta • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:30 UTC
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12,000-Person study aims to unlock genetic secrets of rare diseases
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks back at genetic test results from about 12,000 people with rare diseases or family cancer syndromes. Researchers want to see how often exome or genome sequencing finds a diagnosis compared to older methods. The goal is to improve future testing and close diagnost…
Sponsor: University Hospital Tuebingen • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:29 UTC
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AI spots hidden lumps that mess with insulin
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study tests whether a machine learning program can detect lipohypertrophy—hidden lumps under the skin caused by insulin injections—using portable ultrasound. About 100 people with diabetes will first have their injection sites scanned. In a second phase, 40 people found to h…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of British Columbia • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:28 UTC
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New questionnaire aims to catch hidden cancer genes in children
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study tests a questionnaire called QUOCCAS that parents and children fill out to see if it can spot kids with a higher chance of having an inherited cancer syndrome. About 205 children and teens with cancer will take part, giving a blood or saliva sample for genetic testing.…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Insel Gruppe AG, University Hospital Bern • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:28 UTC
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Video call or Face-to-Face? study tests which genetic counselling works best
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study compares genetic counselling done by video (telegenetics) with traditional in-person sessions for people at risk of hereditary breast, ovarian, or colorectal cancer. Researchers will measure how well patients understand their options, their emotional responses, and the…
Sponsor: National Cancer Centre, Singapore • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:24 UTC
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Can fitness predict how well immunotherapy works? new study aims to find out
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study watches how immunotherapy for advanced cancer changes patients' physical fitness and quality of life. About 67 adults will do fitness tests and fill out questionnaires before starting treatment and again 12 weeks later. Researchers will also track long-term outcomes li…
Sponsor: University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:24 UTC
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Cough medicine repurposed: ambroxol registry launches for rare brain diseases
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study creates a registry to collect real-world information on the safety and effectiveness of ambroxol, a common cough medicine, when used at higher doses for Gaucher disease or GBA-related Parkinson disease. Researchers aim to gather data from 300 patients worldwide who are…
Sponsor: Shaare Zedek Medical Center • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:24 UTC
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New online platform aims to help young adults navigate genetic cancer risks
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study is testing a new online platform called Nest for young adults aged 18-39 who have had genetic testing for cancer risk. The platform gives both patients and their doctors access to updated information about genetic findings. Researchers want to see if the tool is easy t…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Dana-Farber Cancer Institute • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:23 UTC
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New study aims to unlock why lynch syndrome patients still get cancer despite surveillance
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at 300 people with Lynch syndrome, a genetic condition that raises the risk of colorectal cancer. Researchers want to understand why some patients still develop cancer even with regular check-ups. They will analyze blood, gut bacteria, and hair samples to find cl…
Sponsor: San Raffaele University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:23 UTC
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New skin test could reveal hidden cancer risks
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study is testing a new genetic test called the MyeloGen Gene Panel to see if it can quickly and reliably find inherited risks for myeloid cancers (a type of blood cancer). Researchers will take a small skin sample from 200 adults with these cancers and analyze it for genetic…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Christopher Reilly • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:23 UTC
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Scientists launch global effort to unravel mysteries of rare lymphatic diseases
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study is creating a registry of up to 1,000 people with rare lymphatic system disorders. Researchers will collect information from medical records and yearly surveys to understand how these diseases progress, what treatments are used, and how they affect quality of life. The…
Sponsor: Boston Children's Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:23 UTC
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Pill cameras could spot rare gut cancers in lynch syndrome patients
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study is testing whether a swallowed video capsule (a pill-sized camera) can help find small bowel cancer early in people with Lynch syndrome, a genetic condition that raises cancer risk. About 100 participants will swallow a capsule every two years to take pictures of their…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: San Raffaele University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:23 UTC
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Can better conversations prevent cancer? new study investigates
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study from St. Jude Children's Research Hospital looks at how parents and children (ages 10-24) talk about the child's genetic risk for cancer. The goal is to understand what helps or hinders these conversations, so doctors can create better education programs. The study wil…
Sponsor: St. Jude Children's Research Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:23 UTC
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VHL pancreatic tumors under the microscope: new scan tested
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study follows people with von Hippel-Lindau (VHL) disease who have pancreatic tumors or cysts. The goal is to learn how these growths change over time and to see if a special type of scan (68-Gallium DOTATATE PET/CT) can find them better. Participants will have regular check…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:10 UTC
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Hunting for hidden genetic triggers of severe childhood epilepsy
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study aims to find genetic mutations in the brain that cause drug-resistant epilepsy in children. Researchers will compare DNA from blood and brain tissue, including samples from special electrodes placed in the brain. The goal is to better understand the root causes of thes…
Sponsor: Fondation Ophtalmologique Adolphe de Rothschild • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:09 UTC
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New imaging combo could outsmart aggressive brain cancer
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study tests whether adding a special PET scan (FET-PET) to standard MRI can better guide surgery and radiation for glioblastoma, the most aggressive brain tumor. About 189 adults with a single tumor will be randomly assigned to have treatment planning based on MRI alone or M…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Copernicus Memorial Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:08 UTC
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Scientists hunt for cherubism genes in 600-Person study
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study aims to find the genes and DNA changes that cause cherubism, a rare condition that affects the jaw bones. Researchers will study blood and tissue samples from up to 600 people, including patients and their family members. The long-term goal is to understand the disease…
Sponsor: UConn Health • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:08 UTC
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Why do heart attacks hit women differently? new study aims to find out
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study is creating a registry of 100 women who have had a heart attack or unstable angina. Researchers will collect genetic, biochemical, and molecular data to understand how symptoms and disease patterns may vary among women. The goal is to identify subtypes of heart disease…
Sponsor: IRCCS San Raffaele • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:04 UTC
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Can science predict who will get sick in a heatwave?
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at why some people get sick from heat and sun exposure while others don't. Researchers will monitor 80 healthy volunteers in Denmark and Greece as they undergo controlled heat and UV radiation in a lab. The goal is to develop personalized alerts and advice to hel…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Thessaly • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:03 UTC
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Deep gene search aims to uncover why some young people get cancer
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at people who developed cancer at a young age (before 40, or before 30 for breast cancer) but had normal results on standard genetic tests. Researchers will use a more advanced technique called exome sequencing to search for new genetic changes that might raise c…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Centre Georges Francois Leclerc • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:03 UTC
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Sniffing out Parkinson's: new study uses nose, blood, and urine to catch disease early
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study aims to find early markers of Parkinson's disease, multiple system atrophy, and Lewy body dementia by analyzing samples from the nose, blood, and urine. Researchers will compare results from 180 people with these conditions and healthy volunteers. The goal is to improv…
Sponsor: Fondazione I.R.C.C.S. Istituto Neurologico Carlo Besta • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:02 UTC
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5G Radiation's hidden impact on skin revealed in new trial
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at how high-frequency 5G waves (27.5 GHz) affect the skin. Researchers will expose healthy volunteers and people with certain skin conditions to these waves and analyze skin cell changes using advanced techniques. The goal is to understand any biological effects,…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Prof. Olivier Gaide, MD-PhD • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:01 UTC
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Bladder microbiome study aims to unlock secrets of urinary diseases
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study from the University of Zurich is looking at how tiny organisms (microbes) and the immune system interact in the bladder. Researchers will collect samples from 800 adults with various urinary conditions, including infections, bladder pain, and overactive bladder, as wel…
Sponsor: University of Zurich • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:01 UTC
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Massive study aims to unlock secrets of rare Cancer-Predisposing gene
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study is collecting information and samples from 1,500 people with TP53 gene changes (linked to Li-Fraumeni Syndrome, a condition that raises cancer risk) and their relatives. Researchers want to better understand how these gene variants affect cancer risk and how accurate f…
Sponsor: Dana-Farber Cancer Institute • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:00 UTC
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Simple tests may help doctors decide when to operate on kids with bone tumors
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at how multiple osteochondromas (non-cancerous bone growths) affect movement and body shape in children and adults. Researchers will use wearable sensors, pressure mats, and 3D body scans to measure walking, balance, and joint motion. The goal is to find simple w…
Sponsor: Istituto Ortopedico Rizzoli • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:00 UTC
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Thousands tracked for decades to see how hip implants hold up
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study follows 2500 people who have had hip replacement surgery with Corin implants. Researchers will check how long the implants last and how well they work over 10, 15, and 20 years. The goal is to gather safety and performance data, not to test a new treatment.
Sponsor: Corin • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:03 UTC
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Could your gut bacteria predict implant infections after breast cancer surgery?
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at how antibiotics change the bacteria in the gut and breast tissue after mastectomy with implant reconstruction. Researchers will collect samples from 200 women to see if certain bacteria are linked to infections. The goal is to better understand infection risks…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: University of California, San Francisco • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:02 UTC
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Scientists track type 1 diabetes triggers in families
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study aims to understand the step-by-step process that causes type 1 diabetes by looking at genetics and environment. Researchers will follow families with a history of the disease, as well as healthy controls, for up to 10 years. Participants provide a blood sample, medical…
Sponsor: Medical College of Wisconsin • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:02 UTC
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Pill-Sized camera could spot hidden cancers in lynch syndrome patients
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study reviews past medical records of 400 people with Lynch syndrome who had a small bowel capsule endoscopy (a pill-sized camera) to screen for pre-cancerous growths or cancer in the small intestine. The goal is to see how well this camera test finds these lesions compared …
Sponsor: Assistance Publique - Hôpitaux de Paris • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:02 UTC
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Massive newborn genome project aims to map China's genetic future
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis project will sequence the genes of 100,000 newborns in China over five years. The goal is to create a large genetic database, find how often gene changes occur, and improve testing for inherited diseases. Participants are healthy babies under 28 days old with Chinese parents…
Sponsor: Children's Hospital of Fudan University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:01 UTC
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New registry aims to save lives from opioid overdoses in ERs
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study is building a Canada-wide registry of people who come to emergency departments with opioid poisoning. Researchers will track treatments and outcomes for up to 7,200 patients. The goal is to learn what works best and create a tool to predict who is at highest risk of dy…
Sponsor: University of British Columbia • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:00 UTC
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Gene study aims to unlock cancer risks in families
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study is looking for 500 people with certain cancers (like eye or skin melanoma, kidney cancer, or mesothelioma) and their family members to understand how common BAP1 gene mutations are. Researchers will collect medical history and questionnaires to learn about cancer risks…
Sponsor: Mohamed Abdel-Rahman • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:00 UTC
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Massive registry study aims to unlock secrets of rare thyroid cancer
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study uses a large registry of 2030 people with medullary thyroid cancer to track how the disease develops and spreads. Researchers will collect medical records, genetic data, and patient surveys to better understand the cancer's natural history. The goal is to improve how a…
Sponsor: M.D. Anderson Cancer Center • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:11 UTC
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Stitch showdown: which suture heals best after joint replacement?
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study compares two ways of closing the wound after hip or knee replacement surgery: barbed sutures (a newer type) versus conventional sutures. About 90 adults having hip or knee replacement will be randomly assigned to one method. Researchers will track wound healing, compli…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Bahattin Kemah • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:09 UTC
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New study uses DNA tests to catch blood cancers before they start
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study is looking at 2,000 people who have early warning signs of blood cancers or bone marrow failure. Researchers use a special genetic test (next generation sequencing) to find changes in cancer-related genes. The goal is to better understand who is at risk and to catch th…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Mayo Clinic • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:07 UTC
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Researchers dig into past data to find better ways to treat hard-to-beat leukemia
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks back at 500 adults with relapsed or refractory Philadelphia chromosome-positive acute lymphoblastic leukemia (Ph+ ALL). Researchers want to understand long-term survival and how patients respond to treatment, with the goal of improving future therapies. No new tr…
Sponsor: Group for Research in Adult Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:07 UTC
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Massive study digs into cancer gene TP53 to sharpen risk prediction
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks back at nearly 2,000 people who had genetic testing for the TP53 gene, which is linked to a high risk of many cancers. Researchers want to find out how often harmful changes in this gene occur and how they differ across groups. The goal is to improve genetic coun…
Sponsor: European Institute of Oncology • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:06 UTC
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Back surgery recovery: which patients get their leg strength back?
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study is looking at why some people recover leg strength better than others after surgery for a slipped disc. Researchers will follow 40 patients who have leg weakness before surgery and track factors like age, weight, and how long they had weakness. The goal is to find out …
Sponsor: Aristotle University Of Thessaloniki • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:05 UTC
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2000-Patient study aims to uncover hidden metabolic risks in rare genetic disorders
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis observational study will follow 2000 children and adults with imprinting disorders—rare genetic conditions like Silver-Russell and Prader-Willi syndromes. Researchers aim to describe the natural history of these diseases and identify common metabolic profiles, risks for obes…
Sponsor: Institut National de la Santé Et de la Recherche Médicale, France • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:05 UTC
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Massive czech study decodes DNA of 1,100 to unlock disease secrets
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study aims to create a reference map of genes, proteins, and other molecules in healthy Czech adults. Researchers will then compare these maps to those of people with various diseases to find patterns linked to illness. About 1,100 participants will provide blood samples, bu…
Sponsor: The Institute of Molecular and Translational Medicine, Czech Republic • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:04 UTC
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New study to measure hidden toll of rare skin diseases on patients and families
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study aims to understand the full burden of 9 rare skin diseases—including physical, emotional, social, and financial challenges—on patients and their families. Researchers will use special questionnaires to track how these conditions affect daily life and care needs. About …
Sponsor: Institut National de la Santé Et de la Recherche Médicale, France • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:04 UTC
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New registry aims to unlock secrets of pancreatic cancer
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study creates a registry of people with pancreatic diseases or a high risk for pancreatic cancer, such as those with a family history or certain genetic mutations. Researchers will collect medical information and blood samples to study how these conditions develop over time.…
Sponsor: Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:04 UTC
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New study tracks cancer risk in kids with rare gene mutation
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study follows 50 children with PTEN gene mutations to better understand their risk of developing tumors. Participants will have yearly check-ups including blood tests, ultrasounds, and skin exams for 5 years. The goal is to create better monitoring guidelines for these child…
Sponsor: Fondazione I.R.C.C.S. Istituto Neurologico Carlo Besta • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:04 UTC
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Scientists study vaginal microbiome to catch ovarian cancer sooner
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at the bacteria and natural chemicals in the vagina to see if they can help find ovarian cancer early. Healthy volunteers (people with ovaries but no cancer or genetic risk) will provide vaginal swabs and stool samples. Their samples will be compared to those fro…
Sponsor: Abramson Cancer Center at Penn Medicine • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:02 UTC
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New study aims to predict dangerous side effects of cancer immunotherapy
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study collects medical information and biological samples (blood, tissue, stool) from 1,000 cancer patients receiving immune checkpoint inhibitors. The goal is to understand why some patients develop immune-related side effects and find ways to predict and manage them. Parti…
Sponsor: Sir Mortimer B. Davis - Jewish General Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:01 UTC
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Blood tests could spot pancreas cancer sooner
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study is following 1,250 people at higher risk for pancreas cancer, including those with new diabetes, pancreatic cysts, or a family history. Researchers will collect blood samples and health data twice a year for several years. The goal is to find early markers in the blood…
Sponsor: University of Nebraska • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:01 UTC
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Brain tumor tissue bank could pave way for future therapies
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study collects and preserves glioblastoma tissue from 120 patients during standard surgery, along with blood samples. Researchers will analyze tissue from different tumor regions to understand its structure and genetics. The goal is to learn more about how glioblastoma works…
Sponsor: Baptist Health South Florida • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:01 UTC
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Scientists track Cancer's diet in real time during surgery
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at how kidney and bladder cancers use nutrients like sugar and fat to grow. Participants receive a harmless nutrient tracer during surgery or biopsy, and researchers collect blood and tissue samples to analyze cancer metabolism. The study does not change standard…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:00 UTC
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Melanoma Drug's hidden effect on moles under microscope
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at how a standard immunotherapy drug (anti-PD1) changes the appearance and biology of atypical moles in people with advanced melanoma. Researchers will track 30 patients to see if the drug alters mole size, color, and cellular features. The goal is to better unde…
Sponsor: John Kirkwood • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:14 UTC
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New quality system aims to sharpen 'Optical Biopsy' for Hard-to-Reach gut
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study aims to create a standardized quality system for confocal enteroscopy, a technique that lets doctors see cells in real time during a small bowel exam. Researchers will enroll 600 people aged 18-70 who need small bowel endoscopy, along with certified gastroenterologists…
Sponsor: Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:13 UTC
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New registry tracks pregnancy risks in rare genetic disorders
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study collects information from pregnant women with Tuberous Sclerosis Complex (TSC) or Lymphangioleiomyomatosis (LAM) and their babies. Researchers will monitor medication use, side effects, pregnancy complications, and mental health after birth. The goal is to better under…
Sponsor: David M. Ritter • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:13 UTC
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Skin scans may reveal hidden heart risks in older adults
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at whether simple, non-invasive skin tests can detect early signs of heart disease by measuring how well small blood vessels work. Researchers will study 900 people aged 60-75, comparing skin blood flow measurements with detailed heart scans. The goal is to find …
Sponsor: HJN Sverige AB/Neko Health • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:12 UTC
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Brain cancer study seeks clues in genes and lifestyle
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at what factors—like genetics, immune system, and medical history—affect survival and quality of life in adults with glioblastoma, a severe brain cancer. About 200 participants will fill out an online survey and may provide a blood sample from home. The goal is t…
Sponsor: Duke University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:12 UTC
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Community clinics test smarter ways to spot cancer genes
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study compares two methods of offering cancer genetic testing to patients in community health centers. One method lets primary care doctors order tests directly, while the other uses a specialist model with extra support. Researchers will track how many patients get tested a…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Illinois at Chicago • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:11 UTC
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Gene study aims to predict chemo side effects in kids with leukemia
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study is observing 500 Indian children with acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL) to see how their genes influence treatment side effects and how well they respond to therapy. Researchers will track side effects and measure early response to steroids. The goal is to better unde…
Sponsor: University of Geneva, Switzerland • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:11 UTC
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New registry aims to unlock secrets of rare diseases
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study is creating a large database to collect information on people with rare diseases like amyloidosis, sarcoidosis, and Gaucher disease. Researchers will track patients' health over time, including their symptoms, treatments, and outcomes. The goal is to improve diagnosis …
Sponsor: Hospital Italiano de Buenos Aires • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:11 UTC
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Can a website replace the genetic counselor? new study tests online cancer risk testing
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study compares a self-guided online genetic testing program to standard in-person counseling for people at risk of hereditary cancer. About 1,000 adults who meet national guidelines for genetic testing will participate. The goal is to see if the online option works just as w…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Abramson Cancer Center at Penn Medicine • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:11 UTC
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Can doctors help families unlock Life-Saving genetic secrets?
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at a new way to help family members of cancer patients learn if they have inherited a higher risk for cancer. About 240 people with a known cancer gene change will be asked to share their test results with their close relatives, either on their own or with help f…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: City of Hope Medical Center • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:09 UTC
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Can your smartwatch replace hospital monitors before surgery?
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study checks if Samsung smartwatches can accurately measure blood pressure, heart rate, oxygen levels, anxiety, and sleep quality in 60 patients waiting for disc herniation surgery. Researchers compare smartwatch readings to standard medical devices and questionnaires. The g…
Sponsor: Halil Kalaycı • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:08 UTC
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New study aims to uncover why opioid and Anti-Anxiety drug mix is so deadly
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study is looking at 120 people who are already in treatment for abusing opioids and/or benzodiazepines (anti-anxiety drugs). Researchers want to understand why people use these drugs together, which greatly raises the risk of overdose and death. Participants will complete in…
Sponsor: Wayne State University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:07 UTC
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Small study probes brain effects of mixing opioids and benzodiazepines
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study is testing how opioids (morphine) and benzodiazepines (alprazolam) affect mood, anxiety, and thinking when taken alone or together. Researchers will give 24 people with a history of using these drugs single doses in a lab and measure their responses. The goal is to und…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Wayne State University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:07 UTC
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Could pregnancy checkups also screen for cancer genes?
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study explores whether offering genetic testing for inherited cancer risk (like BRCA1/2) during routine pregnancy or fertility care is practical and acceptable to patients. Researchers will enroll 550 people receiving prenatal or preconception care at Weill Cornell Medicine.…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Weill Medical College of Cornell University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:07 UTC
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Could blood particles reveal secrets of rare lung disease LAM?
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at tiny particles called extracellular vesicles in the blood of women with a rare lung disease called LAM. Researchers want to see if these particles can act as biomarkers to show how the lungs are affected. The study will compare women with different forms of LA…
Sponsor: University of Milan • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:06 UTC
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Zapping the brain to stop seizures: new study hopes to map epilepsy in kids
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study tests whether using tiny electrical currents to trigger seizures can help doctors better understand where seizures start in the brains of children with drug-resistant epilepsy. About 86 children and young adults (ages 1-30) who are already scheduled for brain monitorin…
Sponsor: Sarah Katie Ihnen • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:06 UTC
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Massive study aims to unlock secrets of rare genetic disorders
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study is collecting blood, tissue, and medical information from up to 1,000 people with RASopathies—a group of genetic conditions that affect development and raise cancer risk. Researchers will store these samples and data in a database for future studies. The goal is to lea…
Sponsor: Children's Hospital Medical Center, Cincinnati • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:05 UTC
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700 women join study to unlock secrets of recurrent miscarriage
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study follows 700 women who have had three or more early miscarriages or repeated implantation failures. Researchers will collect medical history, run tests, and track outcomes to find immune and genetic factors that may cause these losses. The goal is to better understand w…
Sponsor: Assistance Publique - Hôpitaux de Paris • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:05 UTC
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Teen obesity and blood sugar changes may reshape the brain, study warns
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at how being overweight or having early signs of type 2 diabetes affects the brains of teenagers aged 12 to 17. Researchers will use brain scans and memory tests to see which factors—like insulin resistance or inflammation—are most linked to changes in brain stru…
Sponsor: Washington University School of Medicine • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:05 UTC
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Can a simple DNA test predict prostate cancer risk?
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at whether a genetic test can help predict prostate cancer risk in men who have or are at high risk for the disease. Researchers will analyze DNA from 3000 men to find rare and common genetic changes linked to prostate cancer. The goal is to see if this informati…
Sponsor: Institute of Cancer Research, United Kingdom • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:04 UTC
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Scientists hunt for hidden cancer genes in 1,500 patients
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study aims to discover new genes that increase the risk of developing cancer, especially in people with a strong family history or unusual cancer patterns. Researchers will analyze genetic data from 1,500 adults and children who have or may develop inherited cancer. The goal…
Sponsor: Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:04 UTC
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New study aims to predict who gets liver cancer from alcohol
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at 1,000 people with alcohol-related liver disease to understand how their genes and drinking habits together raise the risk of liver cancer. Researchers will analyze DNA and lifestyle factors to create a risk score that could help doctors decide who needs regula…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Fondazione IRCCS Ca' Granda, Ospedale Maggiore Policlinico • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:03 UTC
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Nipple-saving breast surgery under the microscope: is it safe for gene carriers?
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study follows 4700 women with high-risk gene mutations (like BRCA1/2) who choose to have a nipple-sparing mastectomy to prevent breast cancer. Researchers want to see if keeping the nipple is safe over many years, compared to traditional mastectomy that removes it. The goal …
Sponsor: Sir Mortimer B. Davis - Jewish General Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:02 UTC
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New registry aims to unlock secrets of rare genetic condition in kids
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study is creating a registry for children with PTEN Hamartoma Tumor Syndrome (PHTS), a rare genetic condition that increases cancer risk. Researchers will follow 100 participants for 3 years to link genetic changes with health outcomes. The goal is to develop better monitori…
Sponsor: Yale University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:01 UTC
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New study tracks insulin changes across periods in women with type 1 diabetes
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study aims to understand how insulin sensitivity and blood sugar levels change across menstrual cycles in women with type 1 diabetes. Researchers will track 350 women aged 18-40 who have regular periods and use automated insulin delivery systems. The goal is to identify patt…
Sponsor: DCB Research AG • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:00 UTC
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10,000 women with BRCA mutations join national study to unlock cancer prevention secrets
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study is collecting health information from 10,000 women in Italy who carry BRCA1 or BRCA2 gene mutations, which raise the risk of certain cancers. Researchers aim to better understand where these mutations are most common and how to improve care. Participants simply provide…
Sponsor: Fondazione Policlinico Universitario Agostino Gemelli IRCCS • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:00 UTC
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Cancer blood test research launches at princess margaret
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study aims to create a large collection of blood samples from 2,500 people with or at high risk for cancer. Researchers will use these samples to study liquid biopsies, which are blood tests that may help detect cancer, track treatment response, and spot recurrence. Particip…
Sponsor: University Health Network, Toronto • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:00 UTC
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Could ultrasound scans spot hidden fetal risks in diabetic moms?
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis observational study at Turku University Hospital will use ultrasound radiomics to compare fetal liver texture between 60 pregnant women with type 1 diabetes and healthy controls. The goal is to see if this noninvasive method can detect signs of fetal hyperinsulinemia (high i…
Sponsor: Turku University Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:00 UTC
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Blood protein may hold key to unexplained miscarriages and IVF failures
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at whether low levels of a protein called mannose-binding lectin (MBL) in the blood are linked to repeated pregnancy loss or failed IVF attempts. Researchers will measure MBL levels in 500 women with these conditions and compare them to the general population. Th…
Sponsor: Aalborg University Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:59 UTC
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New registry aims to unlock secrets of rare bone disease
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study is building a large registry of people with multiple osteochondromas, a condition that causes benign bone tumors. Researchers will collect medical history, genetic data, and treatment information from up to 10,000 participants. The goal is to better understand the dise…
Sponsor: Luca Sangiorgi • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:59 UTC
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Can genes predict liver cancer in fatty liver patients?
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at how certain genes increase the risk of liver cancer (hepatocellular carcinoma) in people with nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD). Researchers will follow 500 adults aged 45-75 with NAFLD to understand how genetic factors and lifestyle interact. The goal …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Fondazione IRCCS Ca' Granda, Ospedale Maggiore Policlinico • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:59 UTC
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New registry aims to unlock secrets of rare cancer syndrome
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study is creating a registry for people with Li-Fraumeni syndrome, a rare genetic condition that raises the risk of several cancers. Researchers will collect medical, genetic, and quality-of-life data from 200 participants in Italy. The goal is to better understand the disea…
Sponsor: Istituto Ortopedico Rizzoli • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:58 UTC
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New registry aims to unlock secrets of rare bone diseases
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study is building a registry of up to 400 people with Ollier disease or Maffucci syndrome. Researchers will collect medical history, genetic data, imaging, and quality-of-life information to better understand how these conditions progress and how they are best managed. The g…
Sponsor: Luca Sangiorgi • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:58 UTC
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Can digital tools make cancer genetic counseling more effective?
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at two new approaches to cancer genetic counseling. The first helps doctors reach out to family members who may have inherited a cancer-related gene change, making it easier for them to get tested. The second uses an online portal to keep patients and their docto…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:57 UTC
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New biobank aims to unlock prostate cancer secrets in High-Risk genes
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study is building a collection of prostate tissue samples from people who carry certain gene mutations (like BRCA1/2) that raise their risk for aggressive prostate cancer. Researchers will compare these samples with those from people without the mutations to learn how the ca…
Sponsor: Abramson Cancer Center at Penn Medicine • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:56 UTC
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Scientists hunt for hidden genes behind rare tumors
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at the genes of people with rare nervous system tumors called pheochromocytoma and paraganglioma. Researchers want to find the genetic changes that cause these tumors and how they affect health. Up to 2,000 patients and their family members will provide DNA sampl…
Sponsor: The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:54 UTC
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New registry aims to unlock secrets of aggressive breast cancer
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis registry tracks up to 1,500 people with triple negative breast cancer or inherited genetic mutations (like BRCA). Researchers will study how often these mutations occur, how patients respond to chemotherapy, and long-term survival. The goal is to better understand the diseas…
Sponsor: University of Kansas Medical Center • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:54 UTC
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Why does immunotherapy fail in some bowel cancer patients? new study aims to find out
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study will follow 600 people with a specific type of advanced colorectal cancer (MSI-high) who are being treated with the immunotherapy drug pembrolizumab. The goal is to understand why about 20-30% of patients do not respond to this treatment. By analyzing tumor samples and…
Sponsor: Federation Francophone de Cancerologie Digestive • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:53 UTC
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New scan could reveal hidden aggression in brain tumors
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study tests a new combined MRI and PET scan that measures how active brain tumor cells are by looking at their energy use (glycolysis). Researchers will take small tissue samples during surgery to check if the scan matches the tumor's actual biology. The goal is to better id…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Jonsson Comprehensive Cancer Center • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:53 UTC
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New tool helps black and latina women weigh breast MRI options
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study tests a decision aid designed to help Black and Latina women at high risk for breast cancer make informed choices about whether to get a breast MRI in addition to their yearly mammogram. Eighty participants will be randomly assigned to receive either standard risk info…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Georgetown University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:53 UTC
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New tool could better predict duodenal cancer in FAP patients
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study aims to create a more accurate way to predict duodenal cancer risk in people with familial adenomatous polyposis (FAP), a genetic condition that greatly increases the chance of developing this cancer. Researchers will analyze endoscopy images from 300 participants to d…
Sponsor: Fondazione IRCCS Istituto Nazionale dei Tumori, Milano • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:52 UTC
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Chatbot vs. counselor: can AI help rural patients get cancer genetic testing?
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study compares two ways to provide pre-test genetic counseling to people at high risk for hereditary cancers: a chatbot (Genetic Information Assistant) versus a live telegenetics session with a genetic counselor. About 96 participants will be randomly assigned to one method,…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Virginia • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:51 UTC
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Massive study aims to unlock Cancer's immune secrets
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study will collect blood and tumor samples from 1,100 people with various cancers, including head and neck, ovarian, cervical, lung, and brain cancers. Researchers want to learn how immune cells called T cells behave in these tumors. The goal is to better understand why some…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Institut Claudius Regaud • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 26, 2026 17:24 UTC
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20,000 women join study to uncover Abortion's impact on later pregnancies
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study is following 20,000 women in China who had an induced abortion early in pregnancy (before 12 weeks). Researchers want to see if having an abortion in the past leads to more complications or problems in later pregnancies. The women will be tracked over time to compare t…
Sponsor: National Research Institute for Family Planning, China • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 26, 2026 16:16 UTC