Metabolic disease
MONDO:0005066A congenital disorder (due to inherited enzyme abnormality) or acquired (due to failure of a metabolically important organ) disorder resulting from an abnormal metabolic process.
Also known as: disorder of metabolic process, metabolic disease, metabolic disorder, metabolic process disease, disease of metabolism
6336 clinical trials for this condition and its sub-types.
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New oral drug shows promise for fabry disease in Long-Term trial
Disease control OngoingThis study looks at the long-term safety of a daily pill called lucerastat for adults with Fabry disease, a rare genetic disorder. About 107 people who completed a previous study will take the drug and be monitored for side effects over several years. The goal is to see if lucera…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Idorsia Pharmaceuticals Ltd. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 04, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Immunotherapy combo aims to prevent colon cancer return in High-Risk patients
Disease control OngoingThis phase 3 trial is testing whether adding the immunotherapy drug atezolizumab to standard chemotherapy can help prevent cancer from coming back in people with stage III colon cancer that has a specific DNA repair defect (dMMR). About 712 participants will receive either chemo …
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 04, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New study puts omnipod 5 to the test in Real-World diabetes management
Disease control OngoingThis study is testing the Omnipod 5, a tubeless insulin pump that automatically adjusts insulin delivery, in real-world settings for people with type 1 diabetes. About 304 participants aged 2 and older will use the system for the first time. Researchers will track blood sugar con…
Sponsor: Insulet Corporation • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 04, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Smart insulin dosing system aims to simplify diabetes management
Disease control OngoingThis study tests a system that combines a continuous glucose monitor (CGM) with daily insulin dose recommendations for people with type 2 diabetes who are starting basal insulin. Participants wear a Dexcom CGM sensor and receive suggested insulin doses through the DexBasal system…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: DexCom, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 04, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New antibody could clear toxic proteins from organs in rare disease
Disease control OngoingThis study tests an experimental drug called CAEL-101 in 125 people with a rare disease called AL amyloidosis, where abnormal proteins build up in organs like the heart and kidneys. The drug is designed to remove those protein deposits. The goal is to see if it helps people live …
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Alexion Pharmaceuticals, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 04, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Hope for muscle strength: experimental drug tested for Long-Term use in rare muscular dystrophy
Disease control OngoingThis study tests the long-term safety and effectiveness of an experimental drug called BBP-418 (ribitol) in people with limb-girdle muscular dystrophy type 2I/R9, a rare genetic muscle-weakening disease. Participants who completed a previous study will take BBP-418 orally twice d…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: ML Bio Solutions, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 04, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could a fatty acid drug stop dangerous sugar crashes in rare disease?
Disease control TerminatedThis study tests a drug called triheptanoin, already approved for similar conditions, to see if it can prevent dangerously low blood sugar in people with MCADD, a rare inherited disorder. About 24 participants aged 4 and older will take the medication and be monitored for safety …
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Jerry Vockley, MD, PhD • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 04, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Double attack on lymphoma: antibody plus CAR-T combo shows promise
Disease control OngoingThis study tests a two-step treatment for people with relapsed or refractory B-cell Non-Hodgkin lymphoma. First, patients receive a bispecific antibody therapy (Obinutuzumab and Glofitamab) to help the immune system attack cancer cells. Then, they get an infusion of CD19-CAR T ce…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Institute of Hematology & Blood Diseases Hospital, China • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 04, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can Metal-Stripping infusions save diabetic limbs and hearts?
Disease control OngoingThis trial tests whether a chelation therapy infusion—a cocktail that removes toxic metals from the blood—can reduce the risk of heart attacks, strokes, and leg amputations in people with diabetes and critical limb ischemia (severe blockage in leg arteries). Half of the 50 partic…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Mt. Sinai Medical Center, Miami • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 03, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug combo shows promise for slowing lymphoma growth
Disease control OngoingThis study tests a combination of two drugs, ixazomib and rituximab, in people with slow-growing B-cell non-Hodgkin lymphoma. The goal is to see how well the drugs shrink or control the cancer. About 33 adults with different types of this lymphoma are taking part.
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: University of Washington • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 03, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Which diabetes pill is better for your heart? huge study aims to find out
Disease control OngoingThis large study compares two diabetes drugs—oral semaglutide and sitagliptin—in over 25,000 people with type 2 diabetes and heart failure. Researchers want to see which drug better prevents heart failure worsening or death. The study uses existing medical records to mimic a clin…
Sponsor: Brigham and Women's Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 03, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a custom diet plan tame type 2 diabetes? new study tests High-Tech approach
Disease control OngoingThis pilot study tests whether giving people with type 2 diabetes personalized diet advice based on their continuous glucose monitor (CGM) readings can help them better control their blood sugar. Twenty adults with type 2 diabetes will receive either standard dietary care or a ta…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Steno Diabetes Center Copenhagen • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 03, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could asking three simple questions improve diabetes control?
Disease control ENROLLING_BY_INVITATIONThis study tests whether the Ask Me 3® educational program, which encourages patients to ask three key questions during doctor visits, can improve blood sugar control in adults with type 2 diabetes. Participants are randomly assigned to receive the program plus standard care or s…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Maria Elena Romero Ibarguengoitia • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 03, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Fish oil fights diabetes? study tests Omega-3s for blood sugar control
Disease control ENROLLING_BY_INVITATIONThis study investigates whether omega-3 fatty acids, natural fats found in fish and flaxseed, can help manage blood sugar and reduce inflammation in people with type 2 diabetes and heart disease. Participants take omega-3 supplements or a placebo for 28 days, and researchers meas…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Ulster • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 03, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Cash and healthy food incentives tested to fight diabetes in food-insecure adults
Disease control OngoingThis study tests whether giving financial incentives — including monthly cash, rewards for buying healthy food, and bonuses for lowering blood sugar — can improve diabetes control in adults who also struggle with food insecurity. Participants receive diabetes education and are ra…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: State University of New York at Buffalo • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 03, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New cystinosis drug shows promise in early trial
Disease control OngoingThis study tests a new oral solution called NPI-001 in people with cystinosis, a rare disease that causes cystine buildup in cells. Researchers want to see if NPI-001 is safe and works better than the current drug cysteamine. About 12 participants aged 10 and older will stop thei…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Nacuity Pharmaceuticals, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 02, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Experimental gene therapy aims to halt devastating brain disease in infants
Disease control TerminatedThis study tests a gene therapy called PBKR03 for babies with early infantile Krabbe disease, a severe genetic disorder that damages the brain and nerves. The treatment delivers a working copy of the GALC gene to the brain and body. Researchers will check safety and find the best…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Gemma Biotherapeutics • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 02, 2026 00:00 UTC
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One-Time gene therapy aims to halt rare, fatal brain disease in children
Disease control OngoingThis study tests a single dose of PBGM01, a gene therapy delivered directly into the fluid around the brain and spinal cord, in children with GM1 gangliosidosis. The therapy uses a harmless virus to carry a working copy of the GLB1 gene, which is missing or faulty in these patien…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Gemma Biotherapeutics • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 02, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New diabetes device put to the test in Real-World study
Disease control ENROLLING_BY_INVITATIONThis study looks at the safety and performance of the Endogenex System in 50 adults with type 2 diabetes. Participants previously received a sham (fake) procedure in an earlier study. The main goal is to track any serious side effects related to the device or procedure.
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Endogenex, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 02, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New cocktail of three drugs targets Hard-to-Treat lymphoma
Disease control OngoingThis early-phase trial is testing whether combining three drugs—tazemetostat, zanubrutinib, and an anti-CD20 antibody (rituximab or obinutuzumab)—is safe and effective for people with certain types of lymphoma that have come back or not responded to treatment. The study involves …
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: University of Utah • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 02, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could a simple monitor transform blood sugar control for millions with type 2 diabetes?
Disease control OngoingThis study tests whether using a continuous glucose monitor (CGM) helps adults with type 2 diabetes who do not take insulin improve their blood sugar control. Participants are randomly assigned to either use a real-time CGM or receive routine care with occasional blinded CGM wear…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: DexCom, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 02, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New eye injection aims to halt diabetic vision loss
Disease control OngoingThis study tests an experimental drug called BI 764524, given as an eye injection, in 190 adults with moderate to severe diabetic retinopathy. Participants receive different numbers of injections over a year, and doctors compare eye damage improvements against a sham procedure or…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Boehringer Ingelheim • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 02, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug aims to help type 1 diabetes patients keep making insulin
Disease control OngoingThis phase 2b trial tests frexalimab, an antibody that calms the immune system, in 192 adults and teens newly diagnosed with type 1 diabetes. The goal is to see if it can preserve the body's ability to produce insulin, reducing reliance on injections. Participants receive frexali…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Sanofi • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 01, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could changing carbs and adding fiber improve blood sugar in type 1 diabetes?
Disease control OngoingThis study explores how different amounts of carbohydrates and a fiber supplement called inulin-FOS affect blood sugar control in adults with type 1 diabetes. Participants will try three two-week diets: one with 30% carbs, one with 50-55% carbs, and one with 50-55% carbs plus inu…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Hacettepe University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 01, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New hope for rare brain disorder: drug trial targets MSA
Disease control OngoingThis study tests an experimental drug called ONO-2808 in people with multiple system atrophy (MSA), a rare and serious brain disease. About 92 participants will receive either the drug or a placebo daily for up to 80 weeks. The goal is to see if the drug is safe and might help co…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Ono Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 01, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New program helps older diabetics and caregivers share glucose data to improve health
Disease control OngoingThis study tests a program called Share plus for adults aged 60+ with type 1 diabetes and their care partners. The program helps them better use continuous glucose monitor data together. Researchers want to see if it improves blood sugar control and reduces diabetes-related stres…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Utah • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 01, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New hope for rare bleeding disorder: coagadex trial targets AL amyloidosis
Disease control TerminatedThis phase 3 study tests Coagadex, a human clotting factor X, in 15 adults with acquired factor X deficiency caused by AL amyloidosis. The goal is to see if it safely stops active bleeding and helps manage bleeding during surgery. Participants receive the drug on demand for bleed…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Kedrion S.p.A. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 01, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New insulin icodec study aims to improve diabetes control
Disease control OngoingThis study observes how well insulin icodec controls blood sugar in 245 people with type 1 diabetes who have never used it before. Participants take the insulin as prescribed by their doctor, and researchers track changes in HbA1c and treatment satisfaction over about 22 to 30 we…
Sponsor: Novo Nordisk A/S • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 01, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a TB vaccine tame type 1 diabetes in kids?
Disease control OngoingThis study is testing whether giving the BCG vaccine (normally used for tuberculosis) twice, four weeks apart, can improve blood sugar control and reduce insulin needs in children aged 8 to 17 who were recently diagnosed with type 1 diabetes. The trial involves 100 participants a…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Massachusetts General Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 28, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New shot every 3 months could tame high blood fats
Disease control OngoingThis Phase 3 study tests plozasiran, an injectable drug, in 1456 adults with high triglycerides. Participants receive 4 doses over 12 months. The goal is to see if the drug safely lowers blood fat levels compared to a placebo.
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Arrowhead Pharmaceuticals • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 28, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Food boxes and health coaching aim to tame diabetes in the deep south
Disease control OngoingThis study tests whether delivering healthy food boxes, remote health monitoring, and one-on-one coaching can help low-income Black adults with type 2 diabetes better control their blood sugar. The trial enrolls 304 participants in the Deep South and tracks changes in HbA1c level…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Alabama at Birmingham • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 28, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New eye drug EYE103 takes on lucentis in major trial for Diabetes-Related vision loss
Disease control OngoingThis study tests a new drug called EYE103 (Restoret) against an existing treatment, ranibizumab (Lucentis), for people with diabetic macular edema, a condition that causes vision loss in diabetes. About 984 participants will receive injections into the eye every 4 weeks for a yea…
Phase: PHASE2, PHASE3 • Sponsor: EyeBiotech Ltd. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 28, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could a TB vaccine help kids with type 1 diabetes?
Disease control OngoingThis study tests whether giving the BCG vaccine (traditionally used for tuberculosis) twice, four weeks apart, can help children aged 8 to 18 with type 1 diabetes. The goal is to see if it improves blood sugar control, reduces insulin use, and lowers the risk of dangerously low b…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Massachusetts General Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 28, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New pill takes aim at Hard-to-Treat blood cancers
Disease control OngoingThis early study tests a new drug called ABBV-101 in people with several types of non-Hodgkin lymphoma that have come back or not responded to other treatments. The drug is a pill that targets a protein (BTK) involved in cancer growth. The main goals are to find a safe dose and s…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: AbbVie • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 28, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New eye drug EYE103 takes on standard treatment for Diabetes-Related vision loss
Disease control OngoingThis study tests a new drug called EYE103 (Restoret) against an existing treatment, ranibizumab (Lucentis), for people with diabetic macular edema, a common cause of vision loss in diabetes. About 1,054 participants receive injections into the eye every 4 weeks for a year, then l…
Phase: PHASE2, PHASE3 • Sponsor: EyeBiotech Ltd. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 28, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New resilience program aims to help african americans take control of diabetes
Disease control OngoingThis study tests a culturally tailored education program for African Americans with type 2 diabetes. The program teaches resilience and self-management skills through group sessions led by nurses, plus support groups and booster sessions. Researchers are tracking blood sugar leve…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Texas at Austin • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:03 UTC
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New obesity drug combo enters early human testing
Disease control OngoingThis study tests a new drug combination (AZD9550 and AZD6234) for weight loss in 166 adults who are overweight or obese, with or without type 2 diabetes. The main goals are to check safety, tolerability, and how the drug moves through the body. It is an early-stage trial, so it f…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: AstraZeneca • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:03 UTC
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Could a pill replace blood transfusions for kids with rare anemia?
Disease control OngoingThis phase 3 trial tests the drug mitapivat in children aged 1 to 18 with pyruvate kinase deficiency, a rare genetic disorder that causes red blood cells to break down too quickly. These children need regular blood transfusions. The study compares mitapivat to a placebo to see if…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Agios Pharmaceuticals, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:03 UTC
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New pill combo aims to crush bad cholesterol
Disease control OngoingThis phase 3 trial tests whether adding enlicitide decanoate to the standard statin rosuvastatin lowers LDL cholesterol more than placebo in 975 adults with high cholesterol. Participants take the drugs or matching placebos for 8 weeks. The main goal is to see the percent change …
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:03 UTC
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New hope for rare lung disease: protein infusions may slow emphysema
Disease control OngoingThis study tests whether weekly infusions of Alpha-1 MP (a protein replacement) can slow lung damage in 345 people with emphysema caused by Alpha-1 antitrypsin deficiency. Participants receive one of two doses or a placebo for three years, with lung CT scans tracking changes. The…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Grifols Therapeutics LLC • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:03 UTC
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PNH patients get extended access to iptacopan in safety follow-up
Disease control OngoingThis study looks at the long-term safety and tolerability of iptacopan in adults with paroxysmal nocturnal hemoglobinuria (PNH) who have already completed earlier phase 2 or 3 studies with the drug. About 208 participants will continue taking iptacopan and be monitored for side e…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Novartis Pharmaceuticals • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:03 UTC
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New PKU drug could loosen strict diet restrictions
Disease control OngoingThis phase 3 study tests a drug called PTC923 (sepiapterin) in 200 people with phenylketonuria (PKU), a genetic condition that requires a strict low-protein diet. The main goal is to see if the drug is safe over the long term and whether it allows people to eat more protein witho…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: PTC Therapeutics • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:03 UTC
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New weekly shot shows promise for weight loss and diabetes
Disease control OngoingThis study tests a new weekly injection called enicepatide (CT-388) in 447 overweight or obese adults with type 2 diabetes. Participants receive either the drug or a placebo for 48 weeks. The goal is to see if the drug helps with weight loss and improves blood sugar levels.
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Carmot Therapeutics, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:03 UTC
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Can early enzyme therapy help babies with pompe disease breathe on their own?
Disease control OngoingThis study follows 16 infants aged 6 months or younger with infantile-onset Pompe disease, a rare genetic disorder that weakens muscles and breathing. All receive alglucosidase alfa (Myozyme) as part of their routine care. Researchers track how many survive without needing a brea…
Sponsor: Sanofi • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:03 UTC
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Lifeline drug mitapivat keeps flowing for rare blood disorder patients
Disease control ENROLLING_BY_INVITATIONThis study offers continued access to the drug mitapivat for adults with pyruvate kinase deficiency who completed an earlier Agios-sponsored trial and cannot get the drug commercially. Only 6 participants are enrolled, and the main goal is to monitor side effects. The study does …
Phase: PHASE4 • Sponsor: Agios Pharmaceuticals, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:03 UTC
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Can a cancer drug turn back the clock on aging?
Disease control OngoingThis phase 2 trial tests whether a low dose of everolimus, a drug used in cancer, can safely improve signs of aging in 106 adults aged 55-80 who have insulin resistance or prediabetes. Participants take the drug daily or weekly for 24 weeks, and researchers measure changes in met…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: University of Wisconsin, Madison • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:03 UTC
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Diabetes pill could slash heart attack risk in millions
Disease control OngoingThis study is testing whether a daily semaglutide tablet can safely reduce the risk of heart attacks, strokes, and related deaths in over 21,000 adults with type 2 diabetes who have never had a heart attack or stroke. Participants take either semaglutide or a placebo pill for sev…
Phase: PHASE4 • Sponsor: University of Oxford • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:02 UTC
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New pill could protect hearts in rare genetic disease
Disease control OngoingThis phase 3 study tests whether venglustat, an experimental oral drug, can slow heart thickening better than current standard treatments in 104 adults with Fabry disease. Participants are randomly assigned to venglustat or usual care (enzyme replacement or migalastat) for 18 mon…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Sanofi • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:02 UTC
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New study checks safety of weekly infusion for rare lung disease
Disease control ENROLLING_BY_INVITATIONThis study looks at the long-term safety of a weekly intravenous treatment for people with emphysema caused by alpha-1 antitrypsin deficiency. About 290 adults who completed a prior study will receive the drug for 2 more years. The main goal is to monitor side effects, not to cur…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Grifols Therapeutics LLC • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:02 UTC
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Could a daily pill help kids with rare blood disorder?
Disease control OngoingThis study tests a drug called mitapivat in children aged 1 to 18 with pyruvate kinase deficiency, a rare genetic condition that causes red blood cells to break down too quickly, leading to anemia. The trial compares mitapivat to a placebo to see if it can raise hemoglobin levels…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Agios Pharmaceuticals, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:02 UTC
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Can a 12-Week program reverse type 2 diabetes in family doctor offices?
Disease control ENROLLING_BY_INVITATIONThis study tests whether a short-term program combining health coaching and medication can help people with type 2 diabetes achieve remission without surgery. It involves 118 adults diagnosed within the last 5 years, recruited from a primary care clinic in Hamilton, Ontario. The …
Sponsor: McMaster University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:02 UTC
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New drug aims to outsmart resistant colorectal cancer
Disease control OngoingThis trial tests a new drug called Cadonilimab in 28 people with advanced colorectal cancer that has not responded to standard immunotherapy. The drug is a bispecific antibody that targets two immune checkpoints (PD-1 and CTLA-4) to potentially reactivate the immune system agains…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Sun Yat-sen University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:02 UTC
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PNH drug iptacopan under safety microscope: infection risk tracked
Disease control OngoingThis study monitors about 200 adults with paroxysmal nocturnal hemoglobinuria (PNH) who are already taking iptacopan (Fabhalta). Researchers will use registry data to count infections caused by certain bacteria. The goal is to better understand the real-world safety of this medic…
Sponsor: Novartis Pharmaceuticals • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:02 UTC
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Engineered T-Cells take on tough lymphoma in early trial
Disease control OngoingThis phase I trial tests a new approach for patients with high-risk or recurrent non-Hodgkin lymphoma. After a stem cell transplant, participants receive a single infusion of their own genetically modified T-cells designed to recognize and attack cancer cells. The study aims to f…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: City of Hope Medical Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:02 UTC
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Which diabetes drug best protects your heart? 60,000-person study aims to find out.
Disease control OngoingThis large study looks at real-world data from 60,000 people with type 2 diabetes and obesity to compare four diabetes drugs—dulaglutide, semaglutide, tirzepatide, and sitagliptin—in preventing heart attacks, strokes, and death. Researchers are analyzing insurance claims to see w…
Sponsor: Brigham and Women's Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:01 UTC
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Can a common supplement ease arthritis pain and lower blood sugar?
Disease control OngoingThis study tests whether acetyl L-carnitine, a dietary supplement, can help reduce pain, inflammation, and improve blood sugar control in obese, diabetic, postmenopausal women with osteoarthritis. One hundred women will take either the supplement or a placebo for 12 weeks, alongs…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Khyber Medical University Peshawar • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:01 UTC
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New hope for kids with kidney disease: drug targets dangerous phosphorus levels
Disease control TerminatedThis study tests the safety of a drug called ferric citrate in children aged 6 to 17 with chronic kidney disease who have high phosphorus levels. The drug is taken by mouth to help control phosphorus, which can cause bone and heart problems if too high. The study involves 45 chil…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Keryx Biopharmaceuticals • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:01 UTC
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Can a simple pill save Insulin-Making cells in type 1 diabetes?
Disease control OngoingThis phase 2 trial tests whether the drug DFMO can protect the body's remaining insulin-producing cells in people recently diagnosed with type 1 diabetes. About 81 participants will take either DFMO or a placebo twice daily for six months. Researchers will measure insulin product…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Emily K. Sims • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:01 UTC
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New hope for rare bone disease: experimental drug aims to help patients walk better
Disease control OngoingThis phase 3 trial tests an experimental drug called ALXN1850 in 124 adolescents and adults with hypophosphatasia, a rare genetic bone disease. Participants receive either the drug or a placebo by injection under the skin. The main goal is to see if the drug improves walking dist…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Alexion Pharmaceuticals, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:01 UTC
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New drug combo shows promise for blood cancer patients
Disease control OngoingThis early-phase study tests a new drug called BGB-11417 (sonrotoclax) in people with B-cell blood cancers that have come back or not responded to treatment. The goal is to find the safest dose and see how well it works alone or combined with other drugs. About 437 adults will ta…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: BeOne Medicines • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:01 UTC
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New shot aims to tackle hidden heart risk: high lp(a)
Disease control OngoingThis phase 2 trial tests an injectable drug called DII235 in 233 adults with high lipoprotein(a), a genetic condition that raises heart disease and stroke risk. Participants have heart disease or type 2 diabetes. The study compares different doses of DII235 against a placebo to s…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Novartis Pharmaceuticals • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:01 UTC
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Could a diabetes combo drug melt liver fat better than insulin alone?
Disease control OngoingThis study compares a combination diabetes drug (iGlarLixi) against insulin alone to see which better reduces liver fat in people with type 2 diabetes and a common fatty liver condition called MASLD. About 36 participants will take one of the two treatments for 12 weeks, and doct…
Phase: PHASE4 • Sponsor: The Affiliated Nanjing Drum Tower Hospital of Nanjing University Medical School • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:01 UTC
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New hope for rare blood disorder: Long-Term study of XH-S003 underway
Disease control ENROLLING_BY_INVITATIONThis study is testing the long-term safety and effectiveness of an experimental drug called XH-S003 in people with paroxysmal nocturnal hemoglobinuria (PNH), a rare blood disorder that can cause fatigue, blood clots, and other serious problems. About 26 people who have already ta…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: S-INFINITY Pharmaceuticals Co., Ltd • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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Teens with obesity get high-tech help: exercise app and glucose monitor tested
Disease control TerminatedThis study aimed to see if using an exercise phone app and a continuous glucose monitor could help teenagers with obesity, prediabetes, or type 2 diabetes lose weight and improve their health. Participants would have worn a glucose monitor and, if in the intervention group, used …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Alabama at Birmingham • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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Diabetes drug shows promise for rare immune disorder
Disease control TerminatedThis phase 2 trial tests whether empagliflozin, a diabetes drug also known as Jardiance, can help people with glycogen storage disease type Ib (GSD-1b). GSD-1b causes low neutrophil counts, leading to frequent infections and bowel inflammation. The study gives empagliflozin orall…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Xinhua Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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Stem cell transplant offers new hope for kids with rare immune diseases
Disease control OngoingThis study tests a donor stem cell transplant for people with severe immune system problems, like SCID and Wiskott-Aldrich syndrome. The goal is to help the body make healthy blood cells and fight infections. Participants receive donated stem cells to rebuild their immune system.…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Masonic Cancer Center, University of Minnesota • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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Stem cell infusion aims to buy time for kids with fatal brain disease
Disease control TerminatedThis early-stage trial tests whether a single infusion of donated mesenchymal stem cells is safe for children with cerebral adrenoleukodystrophy (cALD), a rare and life-threatening brain disease. The stem cells are given as a temporary bridge to buy time before a more definitive …
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Masonic Cancer Center, University of Minnesota • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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Hope for rare fat disorder: drug keeps working in Long-Term study
Disease control OngoingThis study gives the drug metreleptin to 29 people with partial lipodystrophy, a rare condition that causes high blood fats and diabetes. Participants have already shown improvement from the drug in earlier studies. The goal is to keep providing the treatment and check its long-t…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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New transplant method aims to reduce complications in bone marrow failure patients
Disease control OngoingThis study tests a stem cell transplant method for people with acquired or inherited bone marrow failure. Donor stem cells are specially processed to remove certain immune cells, which may lower the risk of graft rejection and graft-versus-host disease. The goal is to see if this…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Children's Hospital of Philadelphia • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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New study aims to close racial gap in diabetes control
Disease control OngoingThis study tests a team-based approach to help African American and Latinx adults with uncontrolled type 2 diabetes lower their blood sugar levels. Participants will receive extra support from a multidisciplinary team, while a comparison group gets usual care plus educational mat…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Rush University Medical Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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New drug bitopertin offers hope for sunlight pain relief in rare blood disorders
Disease control ENROLLING_BY_INVITATIONThis long-term study tests the safety and effectiveness of bitopertin (DISC-1459) in people with erythropoietic protoporphyria (EPP) or X-linked protoporphyria (XLP), rare conditions that cause severe pain from sunlight exposure. About 230 participants who previously took bitoper…
Phase: PHASE2, PHASE3 • Sponsor: Disc Medicine, Inc • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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New drug aims to clear amyloid clumps and save hearts
Disease control OngoingThis phase 3 trial tests whether CAEL-101, an antibody that removes abnormal protein deposits from organs, can help people with AL amyloidosis live longer and avoid heart-related hospital stays. About 281 participants who have not yet received treatment for their plasma cell diso…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Alexion Pharmaceuticals, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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Hope for pompe patients: could a switch in enzyme therapy slow decline?
Disease control OngoingThis study tests whether switching to avalglucosidase alfa is safe and more effective for people with late-onset Pompe disease whose condition has worsened on the standard treatment, alglucosidase alfa. Participants receive biweekly infusions of the new drug and are monitored for…
Phase: PHASE4 • Sponsor: Iris Plug • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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Dietary energy restriction tested to reverse prediabetes – study withdrawn
Disease control TerminatedThis study aimed to see if an 8-week low-calorie diet (about 1,300 calories per day) could reverse isolated impaired fasting glucose, a form of prediabetes, in overweight adults aged 35 to 65. Participants would have received pre-prepared meals and been monitored for changes in b…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Emory University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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New gout pill enters first human tests
Disease control ENROLLING_BY_INVITATIONThis early-stage trial is testing a new oral drug called F-02-2-Na in 69 adults with high uric acid levels, with or without gout. The main goal is to check the drug's safety and how the body processes it at different doses. Participants will receive either the drug or a placebo, …
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Guangdong Hengqin Novagains Biopharmaceutical Co., Ltd. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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Lifesaving drug made available for rare fat disorder patients
Disease control OngoingThis study gives the drug metreleptin to people with generalized lipodystrophy, a rare condition that causes severe fat loss and leads to high blood fats and diabetes. Participants, aged 6 months and older, have already received metreleptin in past NIH studies but cannot get it i…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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New injection aims to melt dangerous neck plaques in High-Fat patients
Disease control ENROLLING_BY_INVITATIONThis study tests an injected drug called DR10624 in 40 adults with high triglycerides and fatty buildup in their neck arteries. Participants receive either the drug or a placebo for 24 weeks, with doses gradually increased. The main goal is to see if the drug reduces artery wall …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Junbo Ge • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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Could timed light therapy save more premature babies?
Disease control OngoingThis study compares two ways of using phototherapy (light treatment) for jaundice in extremely premature infants (under 750 grams or 27 weeks gestation). One group gets continuous light, the other gets timed cycles based on bilirubin levels. The main goal is to see if cycled phot…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: NICHD Neonatal Research Network • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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New pill combo aims to keep PNH patients stable for years
Disease control OngoingThis study follows about 80 people with paroxysmal nocturnal hemoglobinuria (PNH) who have already taken danicopan in a previous trial. They will continue taking danicopan as an add-on to their standard C5 inhibitor therapy. The goal is to see if the combination remains safe and …
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Alexion Pharmaceuticals, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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Could a new drug shield hearts and kidneys in overweight people?
Disease control OngoingThis phase 3 trial is testing whether the drug retatrutide can lower the chance of serious heart problems (like heart attacks and strokes) and slow kidney disease in 10,000 overweight adults who already have heart or kidney disease. Participants receive either retatrutide or a pl…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Eli Lilly and Company • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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Can a common MS drug help people with a rare nerve disease walk better?
Disease control OngoingThis clinical trial is testing whether dimethyl fumarate, a drug already used for multiple sclerosis, can improve balance and walking in adults with adrenomyeloneuropathy (AMN), a rare nerve disease. Forty participants will take either the drug or a placebo daily for 36 months, w…
Phase: PHASE2, PHASE3 • Sponsor: Pujol, Aurora, M.D. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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Can home visits and texts tame Nepal's chronic disease crisis?
Disease control OngoingThis study tests whether home visits by female community health volunteers plus regular SMS messages can help adults in Pokhara, Nepal, better control high blood pressure, type 2 diabetes, and smoking. About 2100 participants are split into two groups: one gets the home visits an…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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New drug cocktail aims to tame type 1 diabetes
Disease control OngoingThis study is testing whether a combination of two drugs, sotagliflozin and volagidemab, can improve blood sugar control in adults with type 1 diabetes. The 24 participants will receive both drugs or a placebo in a crossover design. The goal is to see if this approach can help ma…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: University of California, San Diego • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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New hope for babies with rare hormone disorder?
Disease control OngoingThis study looks at how the drug crinecerfont works in babies under 2 years old with congenital adrenal hyperplasia (CAH), a condition where the body can't make certain hormones properly. The goal is to measure drug levels in the blood and check for side effects. Only 7 infants a…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Neurocrine Biosciences • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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New drug fabhalta under safety watch for rare blood disorder
Disease control OngoingThis study tracks 132 people with PNH who are taking Fabhalta to see how safe it is and what side effects occur. Researchers will monitor infections and check for serious red blood cell breakdown if the drug is stopped. The goal is to better understand the drug's risks in everyda…
Sponsor: Novartis Pharmaceuticals • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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Diabetes drug empagliflozin tested in over 200,000 patients in Real-World setting
Disease control OngoingThis study looks at how well the diabetes drug empagliflozin (Jardiance) works in everyday medical practice, outside of a controlled research setting. Researchers are comparing it to other diabetes medicines in over 230,000 adults with type 2 diabetes. The goal is to see if the h…
Sponsor: Boehringer Ingelheim • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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New Weight-Loss drug candidate enters early human testing
Disease control OngoingThis early-stage study tests an investigational drug called LY4086940 in healthy people and those with overweight, obesity, or type 2 diabetes. The main goal is to check the drug's safety and how the body processes it. About 216 participants will receive single or multiple doses …
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Eli Lilly and Company • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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Gene therapy could free wilson disease patients from daily pills
Disease control OngoingThis study tests a one-time gene therapy called UX701 for adults with Wilson disease, a genetic condition that causes copper buildup. The goal is to see if it is safe and can help the body control copper levels, possibly allowing patients to take fewer or no daily medications. Ab…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Ultragenyx Pharmaceutical Inc • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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New hope for rare fat disorder: daily leptin shots target blood sugar and fats
Disease control OngoingThis Phase 3 trial tests whether a daily injection of metreleptin (a lab-made leptin hormone) can improve blood sugar and fat levels in people with partial lipodystrophy, a rare condition where fat is distributed abnormally. About 69 participants will receive either metreleptin o…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Chiesi Farmaceutici S.p.A. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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New diabetes drug PATAS begins first human safety tests
Disease control OngoingThis early-stage study tests a new drug called PATAS in healthy volunteers to see if it is safe and how the body processes it. The study involves 56 people aged 18 to 55 who are in good health. The goal is to find the right dose and check for side effects before testing in people…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: AdipoPharma LLC • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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New pill could let Sun-Sensitive patients enjoy the outdoors
Disease control OngoingThis Phase 3 trial tests whether bitopertin, a daily pill, can help people with erythropoietic protoporphyria (EPP) or X-linked protoporphyria (XLP) spend more time in sunlight without pain. About 183 participants aged 12 and older will take bitopertin or a placebo for 6 months. …
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Disc Medicine, Inc • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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New drug shows promise for rare blood cancer
Disease control OngoingThis phase 2 study tests acalabrutinib, a targeted drug, in 107 people with Waldenström macroglobulinemia, a rare blood cancer. The goal is to see how well the drug shrinks tumors and controls the disease. Participants either had prior treatment or are new to therapy and cannot t…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Acerta Pharma BV • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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Childhood cancer immunotherapy trial pulled before it started
Disease control TerminatedThis study was designed to test two immunotherapy drugs, nivolumab and ipilimumab, in children and young adults with cancers that returned or didn't respond to treatment and had many genetic mutations. The goal was to see if the drug combination was safe and could shrink tumors. …
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:08 UTC
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New hope for hunter syndrome: Long-Term drug trial launches
Disease control ENROLLING_BY_INVITATIONThis study looks at the long-term safety and effects of an experimental drug called DNL310 for people with Hunter syndrome (MPS II), a rare genetic disorder. About 99 participants who completed earlier studies will receive the drug for up to 5 years. Researchers will monitor side…
Phase: PHASE2, PHASE3 • Sponsor: Denali Therapeutics Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:08 UTC
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Could a pill replace infusions for gaucher brain symptoms?
Disease control OngoingThis phase 2 trial tests an oral drug called venglustat, given alongside the standard enzyme therapy Cerezyme, in adults with Gaucher disease type 3 (a rare genetic disorder affecting the body and brain). The study has four parts: first, it checks spinal fluid biomarkers to disti…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Genzyme, a Sanofi Company • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:08 UTC
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New combo therapy targets cancer's DNA repair weakness
Disease control OngoingThis study tests a combination of two drugs, avelumab and M6620, in people with advanced solid tumors that have spread or can't be removed by surgery. The tumors must have a specific DNA repair defect. The goal is to find the safest dose and see if the combination can help contro…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: M.D. Anderson Cancer Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:07 UTC
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Gene therapy trial hopes to treat rare muscle disease
Disease control OngoingThis early-stage study tests a gene therapy called AT845 for adults with late-onset Pompe disease, a condition that weakens muscles. The treatment aims to deliver a working copy of the GAA gene to muscle cells. Eleven participants who have been on standard enzyme replacement ther…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Astellas Gene Therapies • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:07 UTC
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Real-World ravulizumab data: hope for PNH patients in poland
Disease control OngoingThis study follows 64 Polish adults with paroxysmal nocturnal hemoglobinuria (PNH) who are taking ravulizumab as part of their routine care. Researchers will track blood markers like LDH and how many patients need blood transfusions over time. The goal is to see if the drug works…
Sponsor: AstraZeneca • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:07 UTC
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Surgery vs. diet: which tames diabetes better?
Disease control OngoingThis study compares two types of weight-loss surgery (gastric bypass and gastric banding) with an intensive diet and exercise program for controlling type 2 diabetes in moderately obese adults aged 25 to 55. The goal is to see which approach works best for improving diabetes and …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Pittsburgh • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:07 UTC
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Eat your veggies first: new study tests meal sequencing for diabetes in Food-Insecure communities
Disease control ENROLLING_BY_INVITATIONThis study looks at whether eating proteins and vegetables before carbohydrates (meal sequencing) can improve blood sugar control in 70 adults with diabetes or prediabetes who also experience food insecurity. Participants will receive free produce boxes and either standard nutrit…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Weill Medical College of Cornell University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:07 UTC
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Exercise program aims to boost muscle health in type 2 diabetes patients
Disease control OngoingThis study tests whether a 12-week multimodal exercise program can improve physical performance and muscle function in adults aged 45-64 with type 2 diabetes. Participants are randomly assigned to either the exercise program or standard care. The goal is to find a practical way t…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Chung Shan Medical University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:07 UTC
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Withdrawn study planned to test diabetes drugs before surgery
Disease control TerminatedThis study was designed to see if taking metformin or salsalate on the morning of surgery could help control blood sugar and reduce complications in people with type 2 diabetes. It planned to enroll patients having elective surgery who regularly take metformin. However, the trial…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: McMaster University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:07 UTC
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New drug aims to fix calcium levels in rare genetic disease
Disease control OngoingThis study tests a new drug called encaleret against usual treatments for people with a rare genetic condition called autosomal dominant hypocalcemia type 1 (ADH1), which causes low blood calcium and high urine calcium. About 67 participants will receive either encaleret or stand…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Calcilytix Therapeutics, Inc., a BridgeBio company • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:06 UTC
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Pumping iron for diabetes: effort matters more than you think?
Disease control OngoingThis study looks at whether the amount of effort you put into strength training can improve blood sugar control and mental health in people with type 2 diabetes. About 48 adults with type 2 diabetes will do resistance exercises at different effort levels. Researchers will track b…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of New Mexico • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:06 UTC
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Can smartphone apps and continuous glucose monitors help tame type 2 diabetes?
Disease control ENROLLING_BY_INVITATIONThis study looks at whether using a continuous glucose monitor (CGM) along with a mobile app can help people with type 2 diabetes control their blood sugar better than standard care. Sixty adults will be randomly assigned to either the digital tool group or usual care, and their …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Chang Gung Memorial Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:06 UTC
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Experimental gene therapy aims to halt rare fatal brain disease in children
Disease control OngoingThis early-stage trial tests a one-time gene therapy called CLN-301 in 7 children aged 3 to 10 with CLN3 Batten disease, a rare genetic disorder that causes progressive loss of vision, movement, and thinking skills. The therapy delivers a working copy of the CLN3 gene directly in…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Neela Therapeutics • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:06 UTC
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Could stem cells slow a fatal brain disease?
Disease control OngoingThis Phase 2 trial tests whether a patient's own stem cells, injected into the spinal fluid, can slow the progression of multiple system atrophy (MSA), a rare and fatal brain disease. The study involves 71 adults aged 30-70 with early-stage MSA. Researchers will measure changes i…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Mayo Clinic • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:06 UTC
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Time-Restricted eating: a new weapon against diabetes?
Disease control OngoingThis study tests whether time-restricted eating (eating all meals within an 8-10 hour window each day) can help people with type 2 diabetes better control their blood sugar and improve heart health. About 60 adults with type 2 diabetes will either follow their usual care or add t…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of California, San Diego • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:06 UTC
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New diabetes drug shows promise in early trial
Disease control OngoingThis early-stage study tests a new drug, maridebart cafraglutide, to see if it helps people with type 2 diabetes use insulin better. About 56 adults on metformin will receive either the drug or a placebo. The main goal is to measure changes in insulin sensitivity after 25 weeks.
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Amgen • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:06 UTC
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New pill shows promise for Hard-to-Treat blood cancers
Disease control OngoingThis study tests a daily oral drug called nemtabrutinib (ARQ 531) in 190 people with blood cancers like lymphoma or leukemia that have come back or not responded to prior treatment. The goal is to find a safe dose and see if the drug can shrink tumors. It is an early-phase trial,…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: ArQule, Inc., a subsidiary of Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC, a subsidiary of Merck & Co., Inc. (Rahway, NJ USA) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:06 UTC
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New drug cocktail targets Hard-to-Treat amyloidosis
Disease control OngoingThis early-stage trial tests a combination of three drugs—venetoclax, ixazomib, and dexamethasone—in 24 patients with light chain amyloidosis that has returned or not responded to prior treatment. The study focuses on finding the safest dose and checking side effects. All partici…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:06 UTC
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Personalized bloodletting could ease life for iron overload patients
Disease control OngoingThis study tests whether using a blood marker called transferrin saturation to guide bloodletting (removing blood) improves quality of life in people with HFE haemochromatosis, a genetic condition causing iron buildup. 239 adults already on maintenance bloodletting will be random…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Rennes University Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:05 UTC
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AI coach on your phone aims to tame pregnancy diabetes
Disease control TerminatedThis study tests whether an AI-based counseling program on a smartphone can help women with gestational diabetes manage their condition. 80 pregnant women will either get standard nutrition advice or AI-powered guidance. The goal is to see if the AI approach leads to healthier bi…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Montefiore Medical Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:05 UTC
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Heart drug trial aims to cut deadly attacks
Disease control OngoingThis large Phase 3 trial is testing whether a drug called inclisiran can reduce major heart problems like heart attacks and strokes in people who already have heart disease. About 17,000 participants are taking either inclisiran or a placebo, along with their usual cholesterol-lo…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Novartis Pharmaceuticals • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:05 UTC
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Massive study pits semaglutide against dulaglutide to protect hearts in diabetes
Disease control OngoingThis study looks at health records of 120,000 people with type 2 diabetes and overweight to compare two injectable drugs: semaglutide and dulaglutide. Researchers want to see which one better reduces the risk of death, heart attack, or stroke. The goal is to understand how these …
Sponsor: Brigham and Women's Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:05 UTC
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New combo drug CagriSema takes on tirzepatide in diabetes showdown
Disease control OngoingThis study tests a new investigational medicine called CagriSema against an approved drug, tirzepatide, in people with type 2 diabetes whose blood sugar is not well controlled by current pills. About 1,023 adults will receive either CagriSema or tirzepatide once a week for up to …
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Novo Nordisk A/S • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:04 UTC
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Experimental drug targets rare brain disease in first human test
Disease control ENROLLING_BY_INVITATIONThis study tests a drug called ACER-001 (sodium phenylbutyrate) in a single patient with combined D,L-2-hydroxyglutaric aciduria, a rare genetic disorder that causes brain damage and seizures. The goal is to see if the drug is safe and can lower harmful acid levels in the body. R…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Jerry Vockley, MD, PhD • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:04 UTC
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Can schools help manage diabetes? new pilot study aims to find out
Disease control ENROLLING_BY_INVITATIONThis study tests a new program where schools, families, and doctors work together to help children manage type 1 diabetes. About 30 kids will take part to see if the program is practical and well-liked. The goal is to improve daily diabetes care at school.
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Pittsburgh • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:04 UTC
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Could looser blood sugar targets during labor protect babies from low blood sugar?
Disease control OngoingThis study looks at whether allowing a slightly higher blood sugar range (70-110 mg/dL) during labor in mothers with diabetes can reduce the number of newborns with low blood sugar. Researchers will compare this approach to standard care in 169 pregnant women planning a vaginal d…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Pittsburgh • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:04 UTC
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Can immune cells help islet transplants work better for diabetes?
Disease control ENROLLING_BY_INVITATIONThis early-phase trial tests whether adding immune cells—either the patient's own regulatory T cells or donor bone marrow cells—to a standard islet transplant can improve blood sugar control in people with brittle type 1 diabetes. About 24 adults aged 18 to 70 will receive one of…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Stanford University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:04 UTC
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New drug shows promise for rare heart condition in chinese patients
Disease control OngoingThis study tests a drug called eplontersen in Chinese adults with a heart condition caused by abnormal protein buildup. The goal is to see if the drug lowers that protein and is safe over time. Participants will be randomly assigned to receive the drug or a placebo for 24 weeks, …
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: AstraZeneca • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:04 UTC
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Diabetes drug shows promise for weight loss in Large-Waisted adults
Disease control OngoingThis study looks at whether the diabetes drug metformin, combined with a low-calorie diet, helps overweight or obese adults with a large waistline lose weight. About 150 participants will take either metformin or a placebo for 24 weeks. The main goal is to see if at least 5% of b…
Phase: PHASE4 • Sponsor: University of California, Los Angeles • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:04 UTC
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New program aims to tackle heart disease in pasifika populations
Disease control ENROLLING_BY_INVITATIONThis study tests a 3-month lifestyle program called the PILI Pasifika Program for Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander adults who are overweight or have conditions like high blood pressure or diabetes. The program includes group lessons on healthy eating and physical activity, pl…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Hawaii • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:04 UTC
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New diabetes drug aims for better sugar control with fewer lows
Disease control OngoingThis study tests a new medicine called SHR-3167 in adults with type 2 diabetes whose blood sugar is not well controlled by pills. About 100 participants will receive different dosing plans to see which works best at lowering blood sugar while avoiding dangerously low sugar levels…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Jiangsu HengRui Medicine Co., Ltd. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:04 UTC
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Could a diabetes drug fix period problems in teens with type 1?
Disease control ENROLLING_BY_INVITATIONThis study looks at whether dulaglutide, a drug used for type 2 diabetes, can help regulate menstrual cycles in adolescent girls with type 1 diabetes who have poor blood sugar control. Researchers will give some participants dulaglutide plus insulin, while others get only insulin…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Ain Shams University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:03 UTC
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New hope for hunter syndrome: Brain-Targeting drug in final testing
Disease control OngoingThis Phase 3 study tests a new drug called JR-141 against the current standard treatment (idursulfase) in 86 people with Hunter syndrome (MPS II). The goal is to see if JR-141 can better reduce harmful substances in the brain and improve thinking skills. Participants can switch t…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: JCR Pharmaceuticals Co., Ltd. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:03 UTC
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Blood test showdown: MCV vs. ferritin in iron overload treatment
Disease control OngoingThis study looks at whether the MCV test (which measures red blood cell size) is as good as or better than the standard ferritin test for guiding phlebotomy (blood removal) therapy in people with hereditary hemochromatosis, a condition causing too much iron absorption. About 622 …
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: National Institutes of Health Clinical Center (CC) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:03 UTC
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Eye implant could replace monthly shots for diabetes-related vision loss
Disease control OngoingThis study tests a small, refillable implant placed in the eye that delivers medication every 24 weeks, compared to standard monthly eye injections. It includes about 634 adults with diabetic macular edema, a condition that causes vision loss. The goal is to see if the implant wo…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Hoffmann-La Roche • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:02 UTC
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Can a drug stop amyloid damage after a heart transplant?
Disease control OngoingThis study tests whether the drug tafamidis can safely stop the progression of ATTR amyloidosis in people who have already received a heart transplant. About 25 stable patients will take tafamidis daily for 12 months. Researchers will measure changes in blood protein levels, nerv…
Phase: PHASE4 • Sponsor: University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:02 UTC
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New eye drug shows promise for Diabetes-Related vision loss
Disease control OngoingThis early-stage study tests a new drug, RO7497372, given as an eye injection for people with diabetic macular edema (DME), a condition that causes vision loss. The trial involves 151 participants and aims to check the drug's safety, how long it stays in the eye and blood, and it…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Genentech, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:02 UTC
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Could stem cell islets end daily insulin shots?
Disease control OngoingThis early-phase trial tests VX-264, a therapy made from stem cells that produce insulin, in 7 people with long-standing type 1 diabetes. The goal is to see if it is safe and can help control blood sugar. If successful, it may reduce or replace the need for insulin injections.
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Vertex Pharmaceuticals Incorporated • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:02 UTC
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New drug combo aims to tame rare heart disease
Disease control OngoingThis phase 2 trial tests a drug combination including daratumumab for people with AL amyloidosis, a rare disease where abnormal proteins damage organs, especially the heart. The study has two groups: one gets the full combo right away, the other starts some drugs later. Researche…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Janssen Research & Development, LLC • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:02 UTC
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Hope for rare brain disease: new drug trial targets MSA progression
Disease control OngoingThis Phase 3 trial tests an experimental drug called amlenetug in 401 people with multiple system atrophy (MSA), a rare and serious brain disorder. The goal is to see if the drug can slow the worsening of symptoms and improve survival. Participants receive either the drug or a pl…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: H. Lundbeck A/S • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:02 UTC
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New pill combo aims to crush bad cholesterol
Disease control OngoingThis study tests whether adding a new drug called AZD0780 to the common statin rosuvastatin can lower 'bad' LDL cholesterol more than rosuvastatin alone. About 76 adults with high cholesterol will take either AZD0780 or a placebo pill, plus rosuvastatin, for 12 weeks. Neither par…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: AstraZeneca • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:02 UTC
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Grocery money may lower blood sugar and blood pressure in low-income patients
Disease control OngoingThis study looks at whether giving low-income people with diabetes or hypertension a monthly grocery card ($80 or $120) helps them control their disease and feel less stressed about food. About 4,450 adults in California are taking part. Researchers will check changes in blood su…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of California, San Francisco • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:02 UTC
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Gene therapy offers hope for kids with rare brain disease
Disease control OngoingThis study tests a gene therapy called RGX-121 in children aged 4 months to 5 years with Hunter syndrome, a rare genetic disease that affects the brain and body. The therapy delivers a working copy of the missing gene to the central nervous system. Researchers will measure improv…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: REGENXBIO Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:02 UTC
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Groceries as medicine: new study tests food prescriptions for heart health
Disease control ENROLLING_BY_INVITATIONThis study looks at whether providing medically tailored groceries can help people with type 2 diabetes and high blood pressure keep up healthy eating habits and control their blood sugar and blood pressure. About 80 adults who already took part in a meal delivery study will rece…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Columbia University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:01 UTC
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New hope for tough prostate cancer: targeted drug combo shows promise
Disease control OngoingThis study tests two drugs—abiraterone and olaparib—alone or together in men with advanced prostate cancer that has spread and no longer responds to hormone therapy. Only men whose tumors have certain DNA repair defects (like BRCA or ATM mutations) are included. The goal is to se…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Northwestern University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:01 UTC
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Immune cell therapy shows promise for tough cancers
Disease control OngoingThis phase 2 study tests a personalized immune cell therapy called tumor-infiltrating lymphocytes (TIL) in 20 people with advanced solid cancers (like stomach, colon, or pancreatic cancer) that have not responded to standard treatments. Patients first receive chemotherapy to prep…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Udai Kammula • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:01 UTC
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Smartphone system aims to simplify diabetes care for kids
Disease control OngoingThis study tests a smartphone-based system called AIDANET that works with an insulin pump and continuous glucose monitor to automatically adjust insulin for children aged 6-13 with type 1 diabetes. The goal is to see if the system is safe and works as well as usual care in keepin…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Mark D. DeBoer, MD, MSc., MCR • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:01 UTC
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New insulin set aims to last a full week for type 1 diabetes
Disease control OngoingThis study tests a new insulin infusion set designed to last up to 7 days for people with type 1 diabetes. Twenty adults currently using a Tandem insulin pump and Dexcom CGM will try the SteadiSet at home. The goal is to see if the set can survive a full week without causing high…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Tandem Diabetes Care, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:01 UTC
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Gene therapy aims to tame rare metabolic disorder
Disease control OngoingThis Phase 3 trial tests a gene therapy called DTX301 for people with late-onset OTC deficiency, a rare genetic disorder that causes dangerous ammonia buildup. The study involves 37 participants and compares the gene therapy to a placebo. The goal is to see if the treatment can h…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Ultragenyx Pharmaceutical Inc • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:01 UTC
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New Nurse-Led telemonitoring program aims to keep seniors with multiple health issues out of the hospital
Disease control OngoingThis study tests a nurse-led program that uses home monitoring devices to help older adults with conditions like heart failure, diabetes, and depression manage their health after leaving the hospital. The goal is to improve care coordination and reduce hospital readmissions. Abou…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University Health Network, Toronto • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:00 UTC
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Can churches help close the heart health gap? new study tests community approach
Disease control OngoingThis study tests whether a church-based program led by community health workers can help Black adults in Louisiana lower their risk of heart disease, high blood pressure, diabetes, and high cholesterol. About 812 participants from local churches will receive either a health worke…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Tulane University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:00 UTC
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Gene therapy after stem cell transplant shows promise for rare brain disease
Disease control OngoingThis study tests a one-time gene therapy infusion (FBX-101) given after a standard stem cell transplant in 6 children with infantile Krabbe disease, a severe genetic disorder affecting the nervous system. The therapy uses a harmless virus to deliver a working copy of the GALC gen…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Forge Biologics, Inc • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:00 UTC
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Text messages may save teeth and money in diabetes patients
Disease control ENROLLING_BY_INVITATIONThis study tests whether simple text messages and online activities can encourage people with Type 2 Diabetes to get more preventive dental care, like cleanings, instead of waiting for expensive treatments. Researchers will track dental insurance claims from 10,000 adults over 18…
Phase: PHASE4 • Sponsor: Colgate Palmolive • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:00 UTC
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Sound waves vs. scalpel: new study tests shockwave therapy for blocked leg arteries
Disease control OngoingThis study compares a new, less invasive shockwave device to standard surgery for treating severe calcium buildup in the main leg artery. The shockwave uses sound waves to break up the calcium, while surgery involves physically removing the blockage. Researchers want to see if th…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Baylor Research Institute • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:00 UTC
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Cash for better blood sugar: new study tests financial incentives for diabetes control
Disease control OngoingThis study looks at whether offering financial rewards, along with nurse coaching and home monitoring, helps adults with type 2 diabetes improve their blood sugar control. About 450 participants will be randomly assigned to receive either nurse coaching and home monitoring alone,…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: State University of New York at Buffalo • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:00 UTC
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New injection could tame high triglycerides
Disease control OngoingThis study tests an experimental injection called HRS-7249 in 224 adults with hyperlipidemia (high fat levels in the blood). The goal is to see if it safely lowers triglycerides, a type of blood fat linked to heart disease. Participants receive either the drug or a placebo, and r…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Fujian Shengdi Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:00 UTC
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Donor stem cell transplant shows promise for tough blood cancers
Disease control OngoingThis study tests a stem cell transplant from a matched unrelated donor for people with advanced blood cancers or blood disorders. Patients get chemotherapy and radiation before the transplant to prepare their body, then take drugs to prevent the donor cells from attacking their o…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: City of Hope Medical Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:00 UTC
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New drug aims to plug kidney leaks in multiple diseases
Disease control OngoingThis phase 2 study tests the drug atrasentan in 103 adults with various kidney diseases that cause protein leakage, including IgA nephropathy and FSGS. Participants take a daily tablet to see if it reduces protein in urine, a sign of kidney damage. The goal is to find a new way t…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Novartis Pharmaceuticals • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:00 UTC
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Gene therapy for rare liver disease: Long-Term safety check
Disease control OngoingThis study follows 11 adults with late-onset OTC deficiency who received a single dose of gene therapy (DTX301) in an earlier trial. Researchers are checking long-term safety and how well the body makes urea and controls ammonia levels. The goal is to see if the treatment remains…
Sponsor: Ultragenyx Pharmaceutical Inc • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:00 UTC
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Community health workers take on high blood pressure and diabetes in the andes
Disease control OngoingThis study tests whether monthly home visits from trained health agents can help people in poor, high-altitude communities in Peru better control their high blood pressure and diabetes. Over 1,000 participants will either receive these visits for a year or get usual care. The goa…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Universidad Peruana Cayetano Heredia • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:00 UTC
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New drug could cut repeat eye surgeries in diabetics
Disease control ENROLLING_BY_INVITATIONThis study tests whether the drug farcimab (Vabysmo), given as an injection before and after eye surgery, can reduce bleeding complications in people with diabetes who have bleeding inside the eye. About 100 adults will receive either farcimab or a sham injection. The goal is to …
Phase: PHASE4 • Sponsor: University of Colorado, Denver • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:00 UTC
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New study tracks Long-Term safety of rare disease treatment
Disease control OngoingThis study follows 150 people with long-chain fatty acid oxidation disorders (LC-FAOD) to check the long-term safety of their treatment, including for pregnant women and their babies. Researchers track serious side effects and disease complications. The goal is to better understa…
Sponsor: Ultragenyx Pharmaceutical Inc • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:00 UTC
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Which blood sugar monitor works better for diabetes control?
Disease control OngoingThis study compares two methods of tracking blood sugar in people with type 2 diabetes: traditional fingerstick testing and continuous glucose monitors (CGMs). About 360 adults aged 18 to 75 who use insulin will be followed for 12 months to see which method better lowers A1C leve…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: HealthPartners Institute • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:00 UTC
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Can a weight loss program help control diabetes? new study says yes
Disease control OngoingThis study looks at how well the Joslin Why WAIT? program helps people with type 2 diabetes and obesity lose weight and improve their health. About 110 participants who have a BMI over 35 are included. The main goal is to see if they can lose at least 7% of their body weight and …
Sponsor: Joslin Diabetes Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:00 UTC
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New combo aims to unleash immune system against tough ovarian cancer
Disease control OngoingThis study tests whether a two-drug combination can help the immune system attack ovarian cancer that has returned after standard treatments. The drugs are E7777, which removes certain immune cells that block the body's defenses, and pembrolizumab, which reactivates cancer-fighti…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Alexander B Olawaiye, MD • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:00 UTC
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Hope for lewy body dementia psychosis: new drug enters final testing phase
Disease control ENROLLING_BY_INVITATIONThis study tests a drug called ACP-204 for treating psychosis (hallucinations or delusions) in people with Lewy body dementia. It is a 52-week open-label extension, meaning all 126 participants will receive the drug. The main goal is to check for side effects over the long term. …
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: ACADIA Pharmaceuticals Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:00 UTC
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New obesity drug CRB-913 enters human testing
Disease control OngoingThis study tests a new drug called CRB-913 for weight loss in people with obesity. It involves 252 participants and has two parts: first, measuring how the drug works in healthy adults, then comparing three doses against a placebo over 12 weeks. The goal is to check safety and ho…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Corbus Pharmaceuticals Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:00 UTC
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Yerba mate extract tested for metabolic boost in overweight adults
Disease control ENROLLING_BY_INVITATIONThis study looks at whether taking a yerba mate extract can help improve health markers in overweight adults. Eighty people aged 40-65 will take either the extract or a placebo for 90 days. Researchers will measure changes in weight, blood sugar, cholesterol, and inflammation to …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Universidade Federal da Fronteira Sul • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:00 UTC
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New triple therapy could improve diabetes control
Disease control OngoingThis study tests whether adding two extra medications (semaglutide and dapagliflozin) to insulin helps adults with type 1 diabetes control their blood sugar better than insulin alone or with just one extra drug. The 78 participants, aged 18-70 with a BMI of 25 or higher, will be …
Phase: PHASE2, PHASE3 • Sponsor: State University of New York at Buffalo • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:00 UTC
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Can these pills save Insulin-Making cells in newly diagnosed type 1 diabetes?
Disease control OngoingThis phase 2 trial tests two oral drugs, abrocitinib and ritlecitinib, in 78 people aged 12-35 who were diagnosed with type 1 diabetes within the last 100 days. The goal is to see if these JAK inhibitors can help preserve the body's ability to produce insulin, measured by a stimu…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:00 UTC
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New hope for kids with rare bone disease: experimental drug enters final testing
Disease control OngoingThis study tests a new drug called ALXN1850 in children aged 2 to 12 with hypophosphatasia, a rare genetic condition that weakens bones. The trial compares the drug to a placebo to see if it improves bone health and movement. About 30 children who have not received prior treatmen…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Alexion Pharmaceuticals, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:39 UTC
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New drug combo aims to make bone marrow transplants safer for kids
Disease control OngoingThis pilot study tests a fludarabine-based drug regimen to prepare children with bone marrow failure syndromes for a bone marrow transplant from a matched sibling donor. The goal is to help the donor cells successfully take root while reducing serious side effects. The study incl…
Phase: EARLY_PHASE1 • Sponsor: Children's Hospital of Philadelphia • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:39 UTC
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Experimental drug zervimesine made available to patients with lewy body dementia
Disease control NO_LONGER_AVAILABLEThis expanded access program offers the experimental drug zervimesine (CT1812) to people aged 50 to 86 with mild-to-moderate dementia with Lewy bodies. Participants take one 100 mg pill daily for up to a year. The goal is to provide access to the drug and collect long-term safety…
Sponsor: Cognition Therapeutics • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:39 UTC
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New drug duo shows promise for rare blood cancer
Disease control OngoingThis study tests two oral drugs, pirtobrutinib and venetoclax, in 46 people with Waldenström macroglobulinemia who have already had at least one prior treatment. The goal is to see if the combination can shrink the cancer and improve response rates. Researchers are also tracking …
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Dana-Farber Cancer Institute • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:38 UTC
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New eye injection shows promise for blinding swelling
Disease control OngoingThis early-stage study tests a new drug called EYE201, given as three eye injections over 12 weeks, to see if it is safe and can help reduce swelling in the back of the eye. It includes people with three different eye conditions that cause vision loss: branch retinal vein occlusi…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: EyeBiotech Ltd. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:38 UTC
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Smart glucose monitor plus online dietitian could transform diabetes care
Disease control OngoingThis study tests whether using a continuous glucose monitor (CGM) along with remote dietitian support helps people with type 2 diabetes better control their blood sugar. About 160 adults across Australia will use a CGM and receive online dietary advice for several months. The goa…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Australian Catholic University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:38 UTC
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New drug pegtibatinase tested for rare metabolic disorder over two years
Disease control ENROLLING_BY_INVITATIONThis study tests the long-term safety and effectiveness of pegtibatinase in people with classical homocystinuria (HCU), a rare genetic disorder that prevents the body from breaking down certain amino acids. About 100 participants who completed earlier studies will receive the dru…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Travere Therapeutics, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:38 UTC
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Smart insulin pumps put to the test in thousands of diabetes patients
Disease control OngoingThis study follows 1,600 people with type 1 diabetes, including young children aged 2-6, who use hybrid closed-loop insulin pumps (Medtronic, Tandem, or Omnipod). These devices automatically adjust insulin based on blood sugar readings but still require users to enter meal inform…
Sponsor: Universitaire Ziekenhuizen KU Leuven • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:38 UTC
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New program aims to boost health in people with disabilities
Disease control OngoingThis study tests a health support program for 600 people with disabilities who also have chronic conditions like diabetes or obesity. The program includes weekly nutrition classes, three exercise sessions per week, and help managing chronic conditions. Researchers want to see if …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: The Hong Kong Polytechnic University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:38 UTC
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Fish oil for Moms-to-Be: a new way to control fats in the blood?
Disease control OngoingThis study looks at whether taking omega-3 fatty acid supplements can help lower very high triglyceride levels in pregnant women. High triglycerides during pregnancy can increase the chance of having a large baby. The study involves 40 pregnant women with elevated triglycerides a…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Colorado, Denver • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:38 UTC
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New eye drug trial focuses on black, hispanic, and native american patients
Disease control OngoingThis study tests a drug called faricimab (VABYSMO) in 218 people with diabetic macular edema who have not been treated before. The participants are Black/African American, Hispanic/Latino American, Native American/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander, or Asian Indian. T…
Phase: PHASE4 • Sponsor: Genentech, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:38 UTC
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New pill shows promise for fatty liver in major trial
Disease control OngoingThis study tests a daily pill called resmetirom in people with non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD). The goal is to see if it safely reduces liver fat and cholesterol over 52 weeks. About 810 adults who completed earlier related studies are taking part. This is a long-term t…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Madrigal Pharmaceuticals, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:38 UTC
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New eye injection shows promise for Diabetes-Related vision loss
Disease control OngoingThis study tests a new eye injection called IBI302 for people with diabetic macular edema, a condition that causes vision loss due to diabetes. About 150 adults aged 18-80 with type 1 or 2 diabetes and swelling in the center of the retina will receive either IBI302 or an active c…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Innovent Biologics Technology Limited (Shanghai R&D Center) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:37 UTC
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Exercise as medicine: 10-week program targets diabetes and high blood pressure in seniors
Disease control OngoingThis study looks at whether 10 weeks of regular exercise (on land or in water) can lower blood sugar and blood pressure in people aged 60 and older who have several health conditions like diabetes, high blood pressure, and arthritis. 63 volunteers will be split into two exercise …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Universidade do Porto • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:37 UTC
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Can a smart glucose monitor help type 2 diabetes patients on insulin?
Disease control OngoingThis study is testing whether a real-time continuous glucose monitor (CGM) can help 200 adults with type 2 diabetes who use insulin in Saudi Arabia. Participants wear a CGM device that tracks blood sugar levels continuously. The main goal is to see if it improves HbA1c, a measure…
Phase: PHASE4 • Sponsor: DexCom, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:37 UTC
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Weight-Loss drug for kids? new trial tests liraglutide in children as young as 6
Disease control OngoingThis study tests whether a daily injection of liraglutide (3.0 mg) can help children aged 6 to 12 with obesity lose weight. Over 56 weeks, 78 children will receive either liraglutide or a placebo, along with counseling on diet and exercise. The main goal is to see how much their …
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Novo Nordisk A/S • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:37 UTC
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New drug combo aims to tame Cushing's disease with fewer side effects
Disease control ENROLLING_BY_INVITATIONThis study tests whether adding cabergoline to osilodrostat works better than osilodrostat alone for controlling Cushing's disease. About 50 adults with active Cushing's disease will receive either the combination or the single drug. The goal is to see if the combo can lower cort…
Phase: PHASE4 • Sponsor: University of Basrah • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:37 UTC
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Could a Weight-Loss pill help teens with type 2 diabetes?
Disease control OngoingThis early-phase trial tests the drug phentermine/topiramate (Qsymia) in 13 adolescents aged 12-20 who have both obesity and type 2 diabetes. The drug is already approved for weight loss in adults. The study aims to see if it can safely lower body mass index (BMI) and improve blo…
Phase: EARLY_PHASE1 • Sponsor: University of Minnesota • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:36 UTC
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Can a lifestyle clinic help people with obesity? large trial launches
Disease control ENROLLING_BY_INVITATIONThis trial tests a 12-month lifestyle medicine program for 1000 adults with obesity and related conditions like diabetes or high blood pressure. Participants get regular visits with a dietitian and a doctor, plus optional behavioral health support. The goal is to see if the progr…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Alabama at Birmingham • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:36 UTC
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New drug MAR001 aims to tackle stubborn high triglycerides
Disease control OngoingThis Phase 2b study tests whether the experimental drug MAR001 can lower high triglycerides and remnant cholesterol in adults. About 216 participants will receive either MAR001 or a placebo by injection. The main goal is to see if MAR001 reduces triglyceride levels more than plac…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Marea Therapeutics • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:36 UTC
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Gene therapy for 'Bubble Boy' disease under Long-Term watch
Disease control ENROLLING_BY_INVITATIONThis study follows about 50 people with a rare immune disorder called ADA-SCID who have received a gene therapy treatment called Strimvelis. The goal is to track their health for many years to see if the treatment remains safe and effective. Researchers will monitor for side effe…
Sponsor: Fondazione Telethon • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:36 UTC
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Could a Plant-Based diet protect transplanted kidneys?
Disease control OngoingThis study looks at whether switching to a plant-based diet can improve heart health and reduce inflammation in people who have had a kidney transplant. Twenty-five participants who are at least three months post-transplant will follow a plant-based diet for 16 weeks after a two-…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: George Washington University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:36 UTC
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Can a smart sensor beat finger sticks for diabetes control?
Disease control OngoingThis study compares continuous glucose monitoring using the FreeStyle Libre 3 sensor to standard finger-stick testing in 470 adults with type 2 diabetes whose blood sugar is not well controlled. Participants continue their usual medications (basal insulin plus SGLT2 inhibitor and…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Abbott Diabetes Care • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:36 UTC
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Magnets may offer new way to treat obesity and diabetes
Disease control OngoingThis study tests a special magnet system that creates a new connection between the stomach and intestine without traditional surgery. It is designed for adults with obesity (BMI 30-50) who also have type 2 diabetes or have regained weight after a previous sleeve gastrectomy. The …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: GT Metabolic Solutions, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:35 UTC
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Can a 3-Day drug cocktail rejuvenate kidney patients?
Disease control ENROLLING_BY_INVITATIONThis study tests whether a short course of two drugs, dasatinib and quercetin, can clear senescent (aging) cells in people with chronic kidney disease. The goal is to see if this reduces frailty and improves stem cell function. Thirty participants aged 40-80 with moderate-to-seve…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Mayo Clinic • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:35 UTC
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Magnetic bypass: a new tool against obesity and diabetes?
Disease control OngoingThis study tests a new magnetic device (MagDI System) that creates a connection between the duodenum and ileum, bypassing part of the small intestine. The goal is to help with weight loss and blood sugar control in 60 adults with obesity and type 2 diabetes. Researchers are check…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: GT Metabolic Solutions, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:35 UTC
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Magnetic bypass: a new tool to fight obesity and diabetes?
Disease control OngoingThis study tests a new magnetic system (MagDI) that creates a connection between two parts of the small intestine to help with weight loss and blood sugar control. It involves 25 adults with obesity and type 2 diabetes. The goal is to see if the device is safe, works as intended,…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: GT Metabolic Solutions, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:35 UTC
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New hope for rare blood cancer: targeted drug shows promise in early trial
Disease control OngoingThis study tests a drug called loncastuximab tesirine in 21 people with Waldenström macroglobulinemia, a rare blood cancer, whose disease has not responded to at least two prior treatments. The goal is to see if the drug can shrink tumors and lower abnormal protein levels. Partic…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Shayna Sarosiek, MD • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:35 UTC
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New study aims to boost cholesterol treatment in heart disease patients
Disease control ENROLLING_BY_INVITATIONThis study looks at different methods to help patients with high cholesterol and heart disease get the right medicines to lower their cholesterol. About 300 adults at high risk will take part. The goal is to see which approach helps more people reach their target LDL cholesterol …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Brigham and Women's Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:35 UTC
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New hope for rare blood disorder: crovalimab trial underway
Disease control OngoingThis study tests a new medicine, crovalimab, for paroxysmal nocturnal hemoglobinuria (PNH), a rare blood disease that destroys red blood cells. It involves healthy volunteers and people with PNH to check safety and how well the drug works. The goal is to control the disease, not …
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Hoffmann-La Roche • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:34 UTC
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Prairie berry may tame blood sugar in early diabetes
Disease control ENROLLING_BY_INVITATIONThis study tests whether eating dried Saskatoon berries daily for 10 weeks can improve blood sugar and cholesterol levels in people with untreated prediabetes or new type 2 diabetes. Researchers will compare the effects of Saskatoon berries to a control dried fruit in 92 adults a…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Manitoba • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:34 UTC
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Electric muscle training may tame high blood pressure without pills
Disease control OngoingThis study tests whether whole-body electromyostimulation (WB-EMS), a technology that stimulates muscles with mild electrical pulses, can lower resting blood pressure and improve other heart risk factors in overweight adults aged 50+ with mild hypertension. Over 12 weeks, 28 part…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Erlangen-Nürnberg Medical School • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:34 UTC
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Which diabetes drug protects the heart better? large study aims to find out
Disease control OngoingThis large study compares two popular diabetes drugs, tirzepatide and semaglutide, in 26,000 people who have both type 2 diabetes and a type of heart failure. Researchers will track who ends up in the hospital for heart failure or dies, to see if one drug works better. The goal i…
Sponsor: Brigham and Women's Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:34 UTC
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Could an immune booster help kids fight deadly brain cancer?
Disease control OngoingThis early-stage trial is testing the safety and potential benefit of pembrolizumab, an immunotherapy drug, in 71 children whose brain tumors (like DIPG, high-grade gliomas, or medulloblastoma) have come back or not responded to standard treatments. The drug works by helping the …
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:34 UTC
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Could a simple electrical zapper help seniors control diabetes?
Disease control ENROLLING_BY_INVITATIONThis study tests three different non-drug approaches to help older adults in nursing homes manage their type 2 diabetes. One group uses a device that sends mild electrical pulses to the leg muscles, another does supervised exercise, and the third receives health education. The ma…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Salamanca • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:33 UTC
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Can a Benin-Specific diet help control diabetes?
Disease control OngoingThis study tests a culturally tailored medical nutrition therapy for African patients with type 2 diabetes. The program includes personalized meal plans, nutrition counseling, and group education. Researchers will measure blood sugar levels and diet adherence after 6 months, and …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Arizona • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:33 UTC
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Gut bacteria may be key to heart health, new study suggests
Disease control OngoingThis study tests whether a probiotic called Limosilactobacillus fermentum CRL 1446 can improve health in 80 adults with heart disease risk factors like obesity, high blood pressure, and high cholesterol. Participants take either the probiotic or a placebo daily, and researchers m…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: PINER Pastor Manfredi Winery • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:33 UTC
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New hope for tough gout: drug combo targets uric acid after other treatments fail
Disease control OngoingThis study tests a new drug called AR882, taken with a standard gout medication (XOI), in 15 people with severe, uncontrolled gout who have already failed uricase therapy. The goal is to see if the combination can lower uric acid levels and shrink painful uric acid crystal deposi…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Arthrosi Therapeutics • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:33 UTC
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New combo therapy may shield diabetic kidneys from damage
Disease control OngoingThis study tests whether adding an SGLT2 inhibitor to standard ARB therapy better reduces protein in the urine (a sign of kidney damage) in diabetic patients without high blood pressure. Sixty adults aged 30-60 with diabetes and microalbuminuria will receive either ARBs alone or …
Phase: PHASE2, PHASE3 • Sponsor: Dr Mudassar Saeed Pansota • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:33 UTC
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Can exercise replace meds? study tests supervised vs. solo workouts for diabetes
Disease control TerminatedThis study looks at whether supervised exercise classes or doing physical activity on your own works better for controlling blood sugar in adults with type 2 diabetes. About 120 people whose diabetes is not well controlled with diet or non-insulin medications will take part. Part…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Centre d'Etudes et de Recherche pour l'Intensification du Traitement du Diabète • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:33 UTC
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Free meals plus heart lessons may lower blood sugar and pressure in underserved communities
Disease control OngoingThis study tests whether adding culturally tailored heart-health education to medically tailored meal programs helps people with type 2 diabetes and high blood pressure eat better and improve their blood sugar and blood pressure. About 176 adults from low-income New York City nei…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Columbia University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:32 UTC
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New study aims to control blood sugar in diabetic pregnancies after preterm birth steroids
Disease control OngoingThis study looks at the best way to control blood sugar in pregnant women with diabetes who receive steroids to help their baby's lungs develop before a possible early birth. About 120 women will be randomly assigned to one of three insulin strategies. The goal is to find which a…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: University of Alabama at Birmingham • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:32 UTC
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Stents for diabetic foot ulcers? trial pulled before it began
Disease control TerminatedThis study was designed to see if placing a stent in a blocked leg vein could help heal diabetic foot ulcers in people with diabetes and leg swelling. Patients would have received standard wound care plus either a stent or no stent. However, the trial was withdrawn before any par…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Windsor Ting • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:32 UTC
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New diabetes pill enters early human testing
Disease control OngoingThis early-stage trial is testing a new oral drug called ZE63-0302 in 60 adults with type 2 diabetes. The main goal is to check the drug's safety and how the body handles it, not yet whether it works. Participants will take either the drug or a placebo capsule twice a day for a s…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Eilean Therapeutics • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:32 UTC
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Could a weekly shot help type 1 diabetes patients lose weight and control blood sugar?
Disease control OngoingThis phase 3 trial tests tirzepatide, a once-weekly injection, in 905 adults with type 1 diabetes who are also overweight or obese. Participants will receive either tirzepatide or a placebo for about 49 weeks. The study measures changes in blood sugar control (HbA1c) and body wei…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Eli Lilly and Company • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:32 UTC
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New hope for CAH: drug may slash steroid use
Disease control OngoingThis study tests a drug called crinecerfont in adults with classic congenital adrenal hyperplasia (CAH), a genetic condition that requires lifelong steroid treatment. The goal is to see if crinecerfont can safely reduce the daily steroid dose needed while keeping hormone levels u…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Neurocrine Biosciences • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:32 UTC
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New drug crovalimab aims to control rare blood disorder PNH
Disease control OngoingThis phase 3 trial tests crovalimab in about 50 people with PNH who have not used similar drugs before. PNH causes red blood cells to break apart, leading to fatigue, pain, and need for transfusions. Crovalimab is given as an IV infusion and then as injections under the skin to b…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Hoffmann-La Roche • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:32 UTC
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New drug cocktail aims to boost remission in rare blood cancer
Disease control OngoingThis Phase 2 trial tests whether adding carfilzomib to ibrutinib improves outcomes for people with Waldenström's macroglobulinemia, a rare blood cancer. About 99 participants will receive either the combination or ibrutinib alone. The goal is to see if the combo leads to higher r…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Christian Buske • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:32 UTC
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Can a chatbot tame gout? new trial puts AI diet coach to the test
Disease control OngoingThis trial tests an AI chatbot called Gout Buddy that gives personalized diet advice to people with gout. 110 participants will either use the chatbot or receive standard care. The goal is to see if the chatbot improves dietary knowledge, eating habits, medication adherence, and …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: SingHealth Polyclinics • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:31 UTC
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New drug cocktail shows promise against rare blood cancer
Disease control OngoingThis study tests a combination of two targeted drugs, ibrutinib and venetoclax, in 45 adults with a rare blood cancer called Waldenström macroglobulinemia who have a specific gene mutation (MYD88). The goal is to see if the combo can shrink the cancer significantly. Participants …
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Dana-Farber Cancer Institute • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:31 UTC
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Can a brazilian diet plus supplements tame inherited high cholesterol?
Disease control OngoingThis study looks at whether a special heart-friendly diet, with or without added plant sterols and krill oil, can improve cholesterol levels in people with familial hypercholesterolemia (a genetic condition causing very high cholesterol). About 300 participants will follow the di…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Hospital do Coracao • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:31 UTC
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New pill could help control high cholesterol – study underway
Disease control OngoingThis study tests an experimental oral drug called AZD0780 in 432 adults with high LDL cholesterol (dyslipidaemia). Participants take the drug or a placebo daily for up to 52 weeks to see if it safely lowers cholesterol. The goal is to manage the condition, not cure it, as ongoing…
Phase: PHASE2, PHASE3 • Sponsor: AstraZeneca • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:31 UTC
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New gout drug shows promise in major trial
Disease control OngoingThis study tests a new medicine called AR882 to see if it can lower uric acid levels in people with gout. About 750 adults with gout will receive either AR882 or a placebo for 12 months. The main goal is to see if AR882 helps more patients reach a safe uric acid level and reduce …
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Arthrosi Therapeutics • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:31 UTC
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New community health program targets diabetes and hypertension in underserved areas
Disease control OngoingThis study tests a community-based program to help Black and Latino adults with diabetes, prediabetes, high blood pressure, or obesity. Participants receive lifestyle coaching, help connecting to health and social services, and digital skills training. The goal is to see if this …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Johns Hopkins University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:31 UTC
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AI and home monitoring could help diabetes patients see their risks clearly
Disease control OngoingThis study tests whether an AI tool that shows patients how their blood sugar control compares to others, combined with home monitoring, can improve risk perception and blood sugar levels in adults with poorly controlled type 2 diabetes. About 360 participants aged 36–65 will be …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: SingHealth Polyclinics • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:31 UTC
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New weekly shot shows promise for rare low blood sugar disorder
Disease control OngoingThis study tests a new medicine called HM15136 for people aged 2 and older with congenital hyperinsulinism (CHI) who still have low blood sugar despite standard treatments. The medicine is given as a weekly shot for 8 weeks. The goal is to see if it is safe and helps control bloo…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Hanmi Pharmaceutical Company Limited • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:31 UTC
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Can a tailored diet and exercise plan prevent diabetes in people with disabilities?
Disease control OngoingThis study is testing different combinations of diet and exercise to find the best weight loss plan for people with prediabetes who also have physical or mobility disabilities. Thirty participants will start with either a high or reduced carbohydrate diet. After four weeks, those…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Alabama at Birmingham • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:31 UTC
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Gout patients in the south get a new tool: storytelling on a tablet
Disease control OngoingThis study tests whether a culturally tailored storytelling video, shown on a tablet, can help 200 gout patients—especially African Americans in the Southeast—better understand their condition and stick with long-term treatments like medication, diet, and exercise. The goal is to…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Alabama at Birmingham • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:31 UTC
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Can a 90-Day online program improve your heart health?
Disease control ENROLLING_BY_INVITATIONThis study tests a 90-day fully virtual lifestyle program for adults aged 30-60 who are sedentary and at risk for heart disease. Participants exercise via Peloton, take daily supplements (Omega-3, Vitamin D3, Magnesium, fiber), and use wearable devices to track activity and sleep…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Truemedicine Inc • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:30 UTC
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New tech aims to tame type 1 diabetes in kids from day one
Disease control OngoingThis study looks at whether remotely monitoring continuous glucose monitor (CGM) data can improve diabetes management in children within the first year after diagnosis. About 100 kids and teens newly diagnosed with type 1 diabetes will have their CGM data shared with their care t…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Stanford University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:30 UTC
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Could a diabetes drug protect kidneys in obesity? new trial investigates
Disease control OngoingThis Phase 2 trial tests whether tirzepatide, a drug already used for diabetes and weight loss, can improve kidney health in 140 people with obesity and chronic kidney disease (with or without type 2 diabetes). Researchers will use MRI scans to measure changes in kidney fat and b…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Eli Lilly and Company • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:30 UTC
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New hope for kids with brittle bones: experimental drug faces off against standard care
Disease control OngoingThis study compares a new medicine, ALXN1850, to the current standard treatment (asfotase alfa) in 43 children aged 2 to 12 with hypophosphatasia, a rare genetic condition that weakens bones. All children have been on the standard treatment for at least 6 months before joining. T…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Alexion Pharmaceuticals, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:29 UTC
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New hope for amyloidosis patients: Long-Term safety study of AT-02 underway
Disease control OngoingThis study is for people with systemic amyloidosis, a disease where abnormal proteins build up in organs. It tests the long-term safety of an experimental drug called AT-02. About 120 adults will receive the drug and be monitored for side effects and how the drug behaves in the b…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Attralus, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:29 UTC
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New PNH drug VSA012 enters early human testing
Disease control OngoingThis early-stage trial tests a new drug called VSA012 in about 50 adults with paroxysmal nocturnal hemoglobinuria (PNH), a rare blood disorder that destroys red blood cells. The study includes people who have not used complement inhibitors before or who still have low hemoglobin …
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Bisirna Therapeutics Pte. Ltd. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:29 UTC
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New pill could tame inherited high cholesterol in major trial
Disease control OngoingThis study tests an experimental drug called AZD0780 in 473 adults with a genetic condition that causes very high cholesterol (heterozygous familial hypercholesterolemia). The drug aims to lower LDL (bad) cholesterol more than a placebo over 12 weeks, with treatment lasting up to…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: AstraZeneca • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:29 UTC
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Daily almonds may tame gut inflammation in metabolic syndrome
Disease control OngoingThis study looks at whether eating almonds every day for 12 weeks can improve gut health and lower inflammation in people with metabolic syndrome. About 80 adults aged 35-60 with conditions like high blood pressure, high blood sugar, or unhealthy cholesterol levels will participa…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Oregon State University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:29 UTC
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Can family coaching help teens beat obesity? new study tests Home-Based program
Disease control OngoingThis study tests a 6-month home-based program called FIT Families, designed to help African American teens with obesity and their caregivers lose weight. The program includes coaching sessions, family counseling, and small prizes for completing tasks. Researchers will measure cha…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Medical University of South Carolina • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:29 UTC
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Could flickering lights and tones help fight Alzheimer's? major trial underway
Disease control OngoingThis study tests a device that delivers specific light and sound patterns to the brain, aiming to slow the progression of mild-to-moderate Alzheimer's disease. About 670 participants will use the device at home for an hour daily over a year, with half receiving a sham (inactive) …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Cognito Therapeutics, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:29 UTC
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Low-Carb diet shows promise for blood sugar control in obesity
Disease control OngoingThis pilot study explores how a 6-month low-carbohydrate diet affects blood sugar control, body composition, and gut-brain interactions in 40 obese adults with or without glucose intolerance or diabetes. Participants follow a low-carb eating plan, and researchers measure changes …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University Hospital, Basel, Switzerland • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:29 UTC
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New pill for rare lung and liver disease enters first human tests
Disease control OngoingThis early-stage trial tests a single oral dose of BMN 349 in 6 adults with a genetic form of alpha-1 antitrypsin deficiency (PiZZ or PiMZ/MASH). The main goal is to check safety and how the drug moves through the body. Participants receive either BMN 349 or a placebo and are clo…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: BioMarin Pharmaceutical • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:29 UTC
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Real-World ozempic safety check for diabetes patients
Disease control ENROLLING_BY_INVITATIONThis study looks at how safe and effective Ozempic is for adults with type 2 diabetes when used in normal doctor visits. About 600 people in Korea will take Ozempic as their doctor prescribes, and the study lasts around 26 weeks. The main goal is to track any side effects and ser…
Sponsor: Novo Nordisk A/S • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:29 UTC
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Could less insulin be better for high potassium? new trial aims to find out
Disease control ENROLLING_BY_INVITATIONThis study compares a lower dose of insulin (5 units) plus dextrose to the standard dose (10 units) for treating mild to moderate high potassium in emergency patients. Researchers want to see if the lower dose works just as well while causing fewer side effects like low blood sug…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Malaya • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:29 UTC
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Could zapping kidney nerves tame tough high blood pressure?
Disease control OngoingThis study tests a device that uses radiofrequency energy to calm overactive kidney nerves, which can drive high blood pressure. About 1,900 adults with uncontrolled hypertension will receive the procedure and be followed for years. The goal is to see if this approach safely and …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Medtronic Vascular • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:29 UTC
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Could a diabetes drug shrink dangerous belly fat in HIV patients?
Disease control OngoingThis study tests whether semaglutide, a drug used for diabetes, can reduce harmful belly fat and improve heart health in people with HIV who have excess fat around the midsection (lipohypertrophy). About 108 participants will receive either semaglutide or a placebo for 32 weeks. …
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Case Western Reserve University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:29 UTC
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Experimental gene therapy aims to halt rare childhood disease
Disease control OngoingThis study tests a one-time gene therapy called GS-100 in 10 children aged 2 to 18 with NGLY1 deficiency, a rare genetic disorder. The therapy is given directly into the brain fluid to deliver a working copy of the missing gene. The goal is to improve motor skills and development…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Grace Science, LLC • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:29 UTC
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New hope for MELAS: experimental drug tested for Long-Term safety
Disease control ENROLLING_BY_INVITATIONThis study is testing the long-term safety of a daily oral drug called zagociguat in 44 adults with MELAS, a rare genetic disease that affects energy production in cells. All participants previously completed a lead-in study of the same drug. Researchers will monitor side effects…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Tisento Therapeutics • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:29 UTC
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New drug aims to slash Sky-High cholesterol in rare genetic disease
Disease control OngoingThis phase 3 trial tests VSA003, an RNAi drug that targets a protein called ANGPTL3, in 46 Chinese adolescents and adults with homozygous familial hypercholesterolemia (HoFH), a genetic condition causing extremely high cholesterol. Participants receive either VSA003 or a placebo …
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Visirna Therapeutics HK Limited • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:29 UTC
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Can text messages help control diabetes in nepal? new trial aims to find out
Disease control OngoingThis study tests whether a text-message based mobile health program can help people with type 2 diabetes in Nepal better manage their condition. 154 adults with type 2 diabetes will be randomly assigned to receive either the text-message program plus standard care, or standard ca…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Huddersfield • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:28 UTC
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Gentler transplant shows promise for kids with blood diseases
Disease control OngoingThis study tests a milder chemotherapy and immune-suppressing regimen before a stem cell transplant for children and young adults with non-malignant blood disorders like sickle cell disease or immune deficiencies. The goal is to safely achieve donor cell engraftment with fewer si…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Children's Hospital of Philadelphia • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:28 UTC
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Newborn screening study aims to catch rare diseases at birth
Diagnosis OngoingThis study offers voluntary screening for newborns in North Carolina to detect a wide range of rare health conditions early. Using a small blood sample already collected at birth, the program tests for dozens of disorders, including spinal muscular atrophy, cystic fibrosis, and m…
Sponsor: RTI International • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jul 03, 2026 00:00 UTC
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AI reads brain scans to spot Parkinson's lookalikes
Diagnosis OngoingThis study tests an AI tool called AIDP that analyzes MRI scans to help diagnose Parkinson's disease and two similar conditions (MSA and PSP). Researchers at 21 sites will compare the AI's diagnosis to that of movement disorder specialists. The goal is to see if the tool can impr…
Sponsor: University of Florida • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 28, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Brain scans track Alzheimer's clues over decades
Diagnosis ENROLLING_BY_INVITATIONThis study uses special brain scans (PET imaging) to measure amyloid buildup—a protein linked to Alzheimer's—in healthy older adults, people with mild memory problems, and those with dementia. Participants receive scans every 2-3 years for up to 20 years to see how amyloid change…
Phase: PHASE4 • Sponsor: Mayo Clinic • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:03 UTC
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New LabPatch could replace finger pricks for diabetes patients
Diagnosis OngoingThis study tests a new device called LabPatch that measures blood sugar from fluid just under the skin. About 60 adults with type 1 or type 2 diabetes who use insulin will wear the patch for 6 hours. Researchers will compare its readings to standard lab tests and two commercial g…
Sponsor: Joslin Diabetes Center • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:00 UTC
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Could a sticky patch replace the dreaded sugar drink test for new moms?
Diagnosis ENROLLING_BY_INVITATIONThis study is testing whether a continuous glucose monitor (CGM) worn on the arm for 14 days can replace the standard oral glucose tolerance test (OGTT) for women who had gestational diabetes. Many women find the OGTT burdensome and skip it, missing a chance to catch lingering bl…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Wake Forest University Health Sciences • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:38 UTC
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Super-Sharp brain scanner could revolutionize diagnosis of dementia and cancer
Diagnosis ENROLLING_BY_INVITATIONThis study compares a new ultra-high resolution PET/CT scanner, the NeuroEXPLORER, with standard clinical PET/CT scanners for imaging the head and neck. Researchers aim to see if the new device provides more detailed images to improve diagnosis of conditions like dementia, Parkin…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: prof. dr. Koen Van Laere • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:36 UTC
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New imaging study aims to spot liver trouble in obese kids without needles
Diagnosis ENROLLING_BY_INVITATIONThis study follows 300 children aged 9 to 14 with obesity to see if ultrasound and MRI can detect early signs of liver disease. Researchers will compare imaging markers like liver fat and stiffness with standard tests. The goal is to improve diagnosis and monitoring without invas…
Sponsor: Sahlgrenska University Hospital • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:34 UTC
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Could a fatty acid drug stop dangerous sugar crashes in rare disease?
Prevention TerminatedThis study tests a drug called triheptanoin in 8 adults with MCADD, a rare condition that can cause dangerously low blood sugar. The goal is to see if the drug is safe and can prevent hypoglycemia during fasting. Participants will stay overnight at a hospital for monitoring and b…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Jerry Vockley, MD, PhD • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Jul 04, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can cooking classes cut heart risk? new study tests community approach
Prevention OngoingThis study explores whether a community-based cooking program can help African-American adults at risk for heart disease cook and eat healthier. About 43 participants from Washington, D.C. will take surveys, attend cooking classes led by a chef, and track their eating habits. The…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: National Institutes of Health Clinical Center (CC) • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Jul 04, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could a simple supplement shield bones and kidneys from common heartburn drugs?
Prevention TerminatedThis trial investigates whether a daily effervescent supplement containing calcium, magnesium, and citrate can prevent bone loss, magnesium deficiency, and kidney damage in adults who take proton pump inhibitors (PPIs) long-term for conditions like heartburn or GERD. Participants…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Jul 02, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Wearable insoles warn of foot pressure to stop diabetic ulcers
Prevention OngoingThis trial tests a wearable insole system that monitors foot pressure, temperature, and movement, giving real-time alerts to help users shift weight and avoid injury. The study includes people with type 1 or 2 diabetes who have nerve damage and a recent history of healed foot ulc…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Johns Hopkins University • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Jul 01, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Cheap pill could save millions from blindness, major trial launches
Prevention OngoingThis study tests whether fenofibrate, a drug already used for high cholesterol, can prevent diabetic retinopathy from worsening in people with mild to moderate disease. About 560 adults with diabetes will take either fenofibrate or a placebo for up to 6 years. The goal is to see …
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Jaeb Center for Health Research • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Jul 01, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Twice-Yearly shot could prevent heart attacks in millions
Prevention OngoingThis large Phase 3 study tests whether inclisiran, a twice-yearly injection, can prevent major heart problems like heart attacks, strokes, and heart-related death in people at high risk who have not yet had such an event. Over 14,000 participants are receiving either inclisiran o…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Novartis Pharmaceuticals • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:06 UTC
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Free meals and coaching aim to cut pregnancy risks
Prevention OngoingThis study tests whether providing fresh meals, health coaching, and education to high-risk pregnant women can reduce the chance of developing gestational diabetes, high blood pressure, or preeclampsia. 69 women in Milwaukee are randomly assigned to either receive the program or …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Medical College of Wisconsin • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:37 UTC
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New digital outreach aims to prevent diabetes in moms after pregnancy
Prevention ENROLLING_BY_INVITATIONThis trial tests an online program to help women who had gestational diabetes get the recommended diabetes screening and lifestyle programs after giving birth. The program includes standard health information plus optional interactive components like values reflection and persona…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of California, Davis • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:31 UTC
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500,000-person study aims to close diabetes screening gaps with tailored outreach
Prevention ENROLLING_BY_INVITATIONThis study tests whether sending personalized screening invitations based on a person's race, ethnicity, and diabetes risk, plus offering phone navigation for those who don't respond, leads to more people getting tested for diabetes compared to generic invitations or usual care. …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:31 UTC
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Restless leg drug tested for rare disease in women
Symptom relief OngoingThis study looks at whether pramipexole, a drug used for restless leg syndrome, can ease leg symptoms in women with X-linked adrenoleukodystrophy (ALD). About 24 women will take the drug or a placebo for two months. The goal is to see if it improves sleep, walking, and quality of…
Phase: PHASE4 • Sponsor: Massachusetts General Hospital • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jul 03, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Writing your values before doctor visits may ease diabetes stigma
Symptom relief OngoingThis study tests whether a self-affirmation writing exercise—where people write about their core values—before routine diabetes checkups can reduce feelings of stigma and improve diabetes management. About 150 adults with type 2 diabetes who already use continuous glucose monitor…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Elizabeth Scharnetzki • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jul 03, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New app aims to tackle diabetes stress in School-Age children
Symptom relief OngoingThis study tests a mobile health program called R2D2 designed to reduce diabetes distress in children aged 8-12 with type 1 diabetes and their parents. The program uses cognitive behavioral therapy, mindfulness, and behavioral strategies to help families cope. Researchers will me…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Nemours Children's Clinic • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jul 01, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Laser light may soothe diabetic nerve pain
Symptom relief OngoingThis study tests a non-invasive light therapy called photobiomodulation (low-level laser) for people with diabetic peripheral neuropathy—nerve damage causing pain, tingling, and numbness in the feet. 36 adults with type 2 diabetes and foot pain for at least 6 months will receive …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Faisalabad • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:03 UTC
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Prebiotic drink may tame After-Meal blood sugar spikes
Symptom relief OngoingThis study tests whether a prebiotic supplement called galacto-oligosaccharide (GOS) can lower blood sugar spikes after eating. Fifty healthy adults will drink either a GOS supplement or a glucose control beverage, and their blood sugar and insulin levels will be measured over se…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Aberdeen • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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Can a smartphone app lift the emotional burden of type 2 diabetes?
Symptom relief OngoingThis study tests a self-guided digital program called covivio to help adults with type 2 diabetes manage emotional distress tied to their condition. About 250 participants will either use the app alongside their usual care or continue with usual care alone. The goal is to see if …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Gaia AG • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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Talking therapy aims to ease the emotional burden of type 1 diabetes
Symptom relief OngoingThis study tests whether cognitive behavioral therapy (a type of talking therapy) delivered online, along with a continuous glucose monitor, can reduce diabetes-related distress in adults with type 1 diabetes. About 93 adults aged 18-64 will be randomly assigned to receive either…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Albert Einstein College of Medicine • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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Pumping iron for blood sugar: does effort matter?
Symptom relief OngoingThis study compares high-effort versus low-effort resistance exercise sessions to see which better controls blood sugar in people with prediabetes or type 2 diabetes. Fifteen participants will complete both types of sessions plus a no-exercise control day, with blood sugar monito…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of New Mexico • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:08 UTC
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New study tests workplace coaching to keep Parkinson's patients on the job
Symptom relief OngoingThis study tests a personalized workplace intervention for 124 Dutch workers with Parkinson's disease, cerebellar ataxia, hereditary spastic paraparesis, or slowly progressive neuromuscular/mitochondrial disorders. A trained facilitator helps employees and their managers identify…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Radboud University Medical Center • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:07 UTC
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Fig power: could this fruit tame blood sugar spikes?
Symptom relief OngoingThis study looks at how dried figs affect blood sugar and insulin in adults with pre-diabetes. Five participants will eat figs or a calorie-matched control breakfast, and researchers will measure blood glucose, insulin, and fig polyphenol levels over 24 hours. The goal is to see …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Clinical Nutrition Research Center, Illinois Institute of Technology • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:04 UTC
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New vitamin supplements aim to make life easier for kids with rare metabolic disorders
Symptom relief OngoingThis study tests new vitamin and mineral supplements called EasiVits for children aged 1-16 with inborn errors of metabolism (IEM). These supplements have less carbohydrate and no flavor, so they can be used with different diets and kids can add their own taste. The goal is to se…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: NeoteriQ Ltd. • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:00 UTC
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New support program aims to ease burden for asian american dementia caregivers
Symptom relief OngoingThis study tests a culturally tailored counseling and support program for Chinese and Korean American caregivers of relatives with dementia. The program includes family counseling sessions and online peer support groups. Researchers will measure whether it reduces stress, depress…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: New York University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:00 UTC
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New study aims to ease caregiver stress through smart matching
Symptom relief OngoingThis study tests a new way to match dementia caregivers with each other for emotional support using a computer algorithm. Researchers want to see if matching based on personal preferences leads to better satisfaction and less stress than random matching. About 355 caregivers of p…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Mayo Clinic • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:38 UTC
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New injection aimed at easing gout flares enters early human testing
Symptom relief OngoingThis early-stage study tests a single dose of a new antibody injection in 64 people. Part A includes healthy volunteers to check safety, and Part B includes people with an acute gout flare. The main goal is to see if the drug is safe and how the body processes it.
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Innovent Biologics (Suzhou) Co. Ltd. • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:38 UTC
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New app aims to help type 1 diabetes patients exercise safely
Symptom relief ENROLLING_BY_INVITATIONThis study tests a smartphone app called PACTAID in 20 adults with type 1 diabetes. The app gives real-time advice during exercise to help keep blood sugar levels stable while using an automated insulin pump. Researchers will check if the app improves glucose control during and a…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Mayo Clinic • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:34 UTC
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Could a daily 5-Minute mask soothe nerve pain?
Symptom relief OngoingThis phase 2 trial tests a special hand and foot mask designed to ease nerve pain caused by chemotherapy or diabetes. Sixty adults will apply the mask daily for 5 minutes over one week. Researchers will measure changes in symptoms and quality of life using questionnaires.
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: SHIANG-SUO HUANG • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:32 UTC
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New app aims to turn wearable data into diabetes Self-Care success
Symptom relief ENROLLING_BY_INVITATIONThis pilot study tests MPowerHub, a smartphone app that helps adults with type 2 diabetes make sense of data from continuous glucose monitors and activity trackers. The app shows combined trends and prompts daily questions about diet, sleep, stress, and medication. Researchers wa…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Ann-Marie Rosland • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:29 UTC
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New study analyzes Odevixibat's impact on rare liver disease outcomes
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study looks at a rare liver disease called PFIC, which causes severe itching and liver damage. Researchers compare patients who took the drug odevixibat to those who did not, using data from past studies and a patient registry. The goal is to see if odevixibat helps avoid li…
Sponsor: Ipsen • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 04, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Teens with PCOS may face hidden liver risks, study investigates
Knowledge-focused TerminatedThis study looks at whether teenagers and young adults with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) have more fat in their liver than those without PCOS. Researchers will use advanced imaging and tests to measure liver fat, insulin resistance, and cholesterol problems in 80 participants…
Sponsor: Columbia University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 04, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Scientists dig into tissue samples to unravel lung scarring mystery
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study collects and analyzes blood, DNA, and tissue samples from 315 adults with pulmonary fibrosis, their relatives, and healthy volunteers. The goal is to learn more about the disease's causes, not to test a new treatment. Researchers hope the findings will guide future the…
Sponsor: National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 04, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Vitamin c may turn up your inner thermostat
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study looks at whether vitamin C can increase body heat produced by the nervous system and boost vitamin D levels in the blood. Researchers will measure temperature and blood samples in 20 overweight adults aged 18-40 during a stimulation test. The goal is to understand how …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Colorado State University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 04, 2026 00:00 UTC
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NIH launches major study to unravel mysteries of rare genetic diseases
Knowledge-focused ENROLLING_BY_INVITATIONThis study aims to identify genetic, biochemical, and clinical factors linked to disease severity in people with Gaucher disease and other lysosomal storage disorders. Researchers will evaluate up to 1,000 participants, including patients, carriers, and healthy controls, to bette…
Sponsor: National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 04, 2026 00:00 UTC
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150,000 patients tracked: does finerenone protect hearts in kidney disease and diabetes?
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis observational study follows 150,000 people with chronic kidney disease and type 2 diabetes to see how finerenone (Kerendia) works in everyday medical care. Researchers will compare those taking finerenone to those not taking it, looking at rates of heart attacks and heart fa…
Sponsor: Bayer • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 03, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New registry tracks Real-World safety of diabetes device
Knowledge-focused ENROLLING_BY_INVITATIONThis registry will follow 500 people with type 2 diabetes who have already been treated with the Endogenex System. The goal is to collect long-term safety data and see how the device performs in everyday use. Participants must agree to share their medical records and attend follo…
Sponsor: Endogenex, Inc. • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 03, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Pregnancy complications may predict heart disease: major study continues
Knowledge-focused ENROLLING_BY_INVITATIONThis study follows over 4,000 women who were tracked during their first pregnancy to see how pregnancy complications like high blood pressure or diabetes relate to future heart disease. Researchers will check for conditions like high blood pressure, diabetes, and obesity over tim…
Sponsor: RTI International • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 03, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New study aims to uncover hidden heart risks in women
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis pilot study is testing whether it's possible to run a larger study that focuses on heart disease in women. Researchers will gather information from 176 women aged 25-55 in Ontario who have had certain female-specific health issues like pre-eclampsia, gestational diabetes, or…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Ottawa Heart Institute Research Corporation • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 03, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Massive baltimore study tracks how race and wealth shape aging
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis long-term study follows over 3,700 adults in Baltimore to understand why some people age healthier than others. Researchers are looking at how race, income, and neighborhood affect risks for diseases like diabetes, heart disease, and memory loss. Participants visit mobile he…
Sponsor: National Institute on Aging (NIA) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 02, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Rare disease drug safety tracked in new observational study
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study follows 35 children with CLN2 disease (a rare, severe brain disorder) who are taking cerliponase alfa (Brineura). Researchers will monitor for side effects and serious reactions over time. The goal is to better understand the long-term safety of this enzyme replacement…
Sponsor: BioMarin Pharmaceutical • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 02, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Cured of hepatitis c? this study follows patients for 10 years to see what happens next
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study follows 121 adults who have been cured of chronic hepatitis C to understand why some still develop liver complications like scarring or cancer. Participants are monitored for up to 10 years with regular tests, scans, and occasional liver biopsies. The goal is to learn …
Phase: PHASE4 • Sponsor: National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 02, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Real-World check: does aflibercept 8 mg hold up outside the lab?
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis observational study will follow 2,500 adults with vision loss from nAMD or DME who are already prescribed aflibercept 8 mg by their doctors. Researchers will collect data from routine visits over up to 24 months to see how vision changes. The goal is to understand how well t…
Sponsor: Bayer • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 02, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Massive family study hunts for kidney disease genes in diabetes
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis large study is looking at the genes of over 9,000 people with diabetes and kidney disease, along with their family members. The goal is to find which genes make some people more likely to get diabetic kidney disease. By understanding the genetic roots, researchers hope to de…
Sponsor: National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 02, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Mailed DNA kits could boost cancer prevention in families
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study tests whether offering online educational videos and mailed saliva genetic testing kits helps more first-degree relatives of people with BRCA mutations get tested, compared to standard care with a family letter. About 820 participants will be enrolled across several me…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Weill Medical College of Cornell University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 02, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Massive korean study maps the overlap of heart, kidney, and metabolic diseases
Knowledge-focused ENROLLING_BY_INVITATIONThis study examines health data from about 800,000 Korean adults to see how often conditions like obesity, type 2 diabetes, heart disease, chronic kidney disease, and fatty liver occur together. Researchers will analyze national survey and insurance records from 2013 to 2023. No …
Sponsor: Novo Nordisk A/S • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 01, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a tablet and home monitors help you manage diabetes and high blood pressure?
Knowledge-focused ENROLLING_BY_INVITATIONThis study compares two ways of delivering a health and wellness program to people with chronic conditions like diabetes and high blood pressure. One group gets a kit with a tablet and home monitors for blood pressure and blood sugar; the other gets standard phone calls. The goal…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Virginia Commonwealth University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 28, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New study watches how kidney drug works in real life
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis observational study follows over 4,600 adults with chronic kidney disease and type 2 diabetes who are starting finerenone, a drug that helps slow kidney damage. Researchers will collect data from routine doctor visits over 12 months to understand why doctors prescribe it, ho…
Sponsor: Bayer • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 28, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Will this new pill mess with your cholesterol meds?
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis early-stage trial in 48 healthy volunteers checks whether a new drug called elecoglipron changes how the body processes two common statins (atorvastatin and rosuvastatin). Participants take the statin alone and later with elecoglipron, and researchers measure drug levels in …
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: AstraZeneca • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:03 UTC
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Can a One-Page guide spark better End-of-Life talks for dementia patients?
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study tests a short guide called the 'Jumpstart Guide' to help doctors have better conversations with dementia patients and their families about healthcare goals. Over 1,800 patients and their caregivers are taking part. Researchers will compare whether those whose doctors u…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Washington • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:02 UTC
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Scientists Fine-Tune diagnostic tools for autonomic nervous system disorders
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study aims to improve how doctors test for autonomic failure, a condition where the body's automatic functions like blood pressure control don't work properly. Researchers will use advanced imaging, sweat tests, and skin biopsies in up to 89 adults with Parkinson's disease, …
Sponsor: National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:02 UTC
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Global registry launches to unlock secrets of rare blood disorder
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study is a global registry that will follow about 500 people with pyruvate kinase (PK) deficiency, a rare inherited anemia, for up to 9 years. Researchers will collect medical data to better understand the disease's natural history, treatments, and complications. No new drug…
Sponsor: Agios Pharmaceuticals, Inc. • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:02 UTC
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Massive 30-Year Women's health study reveals hidden disease links
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis long-running study follows nearly 100,000 French women, mostly teachers, since 1990 to understand what factors influence their risk of cancer, heart disease, diabetes, and other major illnesses. Participants fill out questionnaires every few years about their lifestyle, medi…
Sponsor: Institut National de la Santé Et de la Recherche Médicale, France • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:02 UTC
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Massive claims study aims to validate Real-World evidence for heart failure drugs
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study uses healthcare claims data from nearly 40,000 people to see if the results of a major clinical trial (EMPEROR-Preserved) can be reproduced in a real-world setting. Researchers are comparing two diabetes drugs, empagliflozin and sitagliptin, in patients with heart fail…
Sponsor: Brigham and Women's Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:01 UTC
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High-Altitude living linked to fatal brain disorder in massive study
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study follows 20,000 healthy Chinese adults aged 40-75 living at various altitudes to see if chronic low oxygen levels increase the risk of multiple system atrophy (MSA), a rare and fatal brain disease. Participants undergo checkups and overnight oxygen monitoring, then are …
Sponsor: West China Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:01 UTC
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Smartphone exercise app tested for seniors – but study pulled
Knowledge-focused TerminatedThis study aimed to see if a personalized exercise app (Gingko Active) could improve physical function in adults aged 45 and older better than a standard exercise booklet. The trial was withdrawn before any participants enrolled, so no results are available. The app was designed …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Maryland, Baltimore • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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New cholesterol drug candidate tested in healthy volunteers
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis early-stage trial tests a new drug called AJU-C716 against a reference drug (C716R) in 41 healthy adults aged 19 to 55. The goal is to see how safe the drug is and how the body processes it. This study does not test if the drug works for high cholesterol—it only looks at saf…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: AJU Pharm Co., Ltd. • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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Study checks if past drug still protects kidneys years later
Knowledge-focused TerminatedThis study looks at American Indians with type 2 diabetes who had early kidney disease and took a drug called losartan years ago. Researchers want to see if the benefits of that treatment still help protect their kidneys today. About 141 people who were in the earlier study or th…
Sponsor: National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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Study aims to see if patient diaries match insurance data
Knowledge-focused TerminatedThis study was designed to see how accurately patients report their own medication and healthcare use in diaries compared to official health insurance records. It planned to include people with diabetes, arthritis, kidney disease, or prostate cancer. However, the study was withdr…
Sponsor: Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de Nīmes • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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Scientists hunt for clues to diagnose Parkinson's earlier
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study aims to identify biomarkers—biological clues in the body—that can help distinguish between Parkinson's disease and similar conditions like progressive supranuclear palsy and multiple system atrophy. Researchers will follow people with early-stage parkinsonism and healt…
Sponsor: Non-profit organization for scientific research in Parkinson's disease and related disorders • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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Are doctors missing the signs of prediabetes? new study investigates
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study surveys 500 doctors in Egypt to see how well they understand prediabetes—a condition where blood sugar is high but not yet diabetic. Doctors answer questions about risk factors, diagnostic tests, and lifestyle recommendations. The goal is to find gaps in knowledge that…
Sponsor: Sohag University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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Scientists hunt for hidden genes behind family blood cancer clusters
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis long-term study looks at people and families with a higher chance of developing blood or lymph node cancers like leukemia or lymphoma. Researchers collect medical histories, genetic samples, and sometimes perform exams to find inherited genes or environmental triggers. The g…
Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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Leqvio safety under the microscope: Real-World data on 585 patients
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study tracks 585 patients with familial or regular high cholesterol who are already prescribed Leqvio. Researchers will monitor side effects and cholesterol levels over time to see how safe and effective the drug is in everyday use. No new treatment is given—it's purely obse…
Sponsor: Novartis Pharmaceuticals • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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Short walks beat one big workout for Kids' health?
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study looks at whether taking short walks throughout the day is better for kids at risk for type 2 diabetes than one longer exercise session. Researchers will measure blood sugar, insulin, and thinking skills in 188 children aged 8-11 with overweight or obesity. The goal is …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Southern California • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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Real-world finerenone use in indian kidney and diabetes patients under review
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study reviews medical records of 1200 Indian adults with chronic kidney disease and type 2 diabetes who started finerenone between August 2022 and April 2024. Researchers will analyze how doctors prescribed the drug, dose changes, and lab results like kidney function and pot…
Sponsor: Bayer • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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Sugar substitutes under scrutiny: could they harm blood sugar control?
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study looks at whether two common artificial sweeteners, saccharin and acesulfame potassium, affect blood sugar control in older adults with prediabetes. Researchers will monitor 30 participants over 8 weeks using continuous glucose monitors and oral glucose tolerance tests.…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:08 UTC
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Paving the way: new study aims to sharpen tools for LGMD R1 trials
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis 24-month observational study follows 100 people aged 12–50 with Limb Girdle Muscular Dystrophy type R1 (LGMD R1). Researchers will test whether a motor function scale called NSAD and muscle fat measurements from MRI can reliably track disease progression. The goal is to vali…
Sponsor: Virginia Commonwealth University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:07 UTC
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Researchers test if Real-World data can replicate major diabetes trial
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study looks at health insurance claims from about 30,000 people with type 2 diabetes to see if real-world data can produce similar results to a large clinical trial called REWIND. The goal is to learn when and how to trust real-world data for answering medical questions. No …
Sponsor: Brigham and Women's Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:07 UTC
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Gastric bypass secrets: intestine rewires metabolism
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study looks at how gastric bypass surgery changes the way the small intestine processes sugar and other fuels, which may explain why the surgery improves obesity and type 2 diabetes. Researchers will collect intestinal tissue and blood samples from 32 people before and up to…
Sponsor: University of Pittsburgh • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:07 UTC
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Blood markers may foretell heart danger in diabetes patients
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study is following 964 people with type 2 diabetes to see if three blood markers (hs-cTnI, NT-proBNP, and sST2) can predict who will die or have heart problems. Participants gave blood samples and are being tracked for years. No treatment is being tested—the goal is to learn…
Sponsor: Istituto Nazionale di Ricovero e Cura per Anziani • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:07 UTC
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Big data vs. big trials: can claims records match Gold-Standard results?
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study uses healthcare claims data from nearly 24,000 people to see if it can reproduce the results of the EMPEROR-Reduced trial, which tested the diabetes drug empagliflozin against sitagliptin in heart failure patients. The goal is not to test a new treatment, but to learn …
Sponsor: Brigham and Women's Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:07 UTC
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Scientists create a 'Lipid Library' to unlock secrets of rare cholesterol conditions
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study is creating a collection of blood samples and health information from 250 adults with very high or very low cholesterol or related lipid problems. Researchers will analyze these samples to learn more about the genetic and biological causes of these extreme lipid disord…
Sponsor: University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:06 UTC
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Can daily stress predict diabetes? new study targets hispanic community
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis pilot study looks at how environmental stress affects daily blood sugar changes in 30 Hispanic adults whose parent has type 2 diabetes. Researchers use continuous glucose monitors to track glucose and aim to design a future program to prevent diabetes. The study does not tes…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Texas at Austin • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:05 UTC
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Massive Real-World study tracks roche eye drugs in 6,000 patients
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study is collecting long-term, real-world data from about 6,000 adults being treated with Roche eye medications (Faricimab or the Port Delivery System with Ranibizumab) for conditions like wet age-related macular degeneration and diabetic macular edema. The goal is to unders…
Sponsor: Hoffmann-La Roche • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:05 UTC
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Tooth extraction study: does your numbing shot spike blood sugar?
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study looks at whether the adrenaline (epinephrine) commonly added to local anesthesia for tooth extraction raises blood sugar levels. Researchers will measure blood glucose before, during, and after the procedure in 90 adults—half with type 2 diabetes and half without. The …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Dow University of Health Sciences • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:04 UTC
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New digital tool aims to boost diabetes prevention in prediabetes patients
Knowledge-focused ENROLLING_BY_INVITATIONThis pilot study tests a digital tool that doctors use during visits to help patients with prediabetes become more active in managing their health. The tool asks patients a few questions and then gives the doctor tips on how to talk about lifestyle changes and resources like heal…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Johns Hopkins University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:04 UTC
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Scientists track rare liver diseases in kids to unlock clues
Knowledge-focused TerminatedThis study follows up to 90 children and young adults with mitochondrial liver diseases to learn how these conditions progress over time. Researchers will collect medical data and samples to better understand the diseases and find markers that predict outcomes. The goal is to imp…
Sponsor: Arbor Research Collaborative for Health • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:03 UTC
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Why do african americans face higher diabetes risk? new genetics study seeks answers
Knowledge-focused ENROLLING_BY_INVITATIONThis study aims to understand how genes affect obesity, diabetes, and heart disease in people of African ancestry. Researchers will collect blood samples and health information from 1,100 adults, including African Americans, Afro-Caribbeans, and migrants from sub-Saharan Africa. …
Sponsor: National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:03 UTC
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Can a smarter letter get diabetes patients to their pharmacist appointment?
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study tests different ways to invite adults with diabetes who struggle to take their medications as prescribed. Researchers will compare letters and phone call strategies to see which approach gets more people to schedule and attend a pharmacist appointment. The goal is to f…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Brigham and Women's Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:03 UTC
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Can extra support make telemedicine work better for diabetes?
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis pilot study tests whether an enhanced telemedicine program is practical for adults with complex type 2 diabetes who use insulin and have other health conditions. Fifty participants will receive either standard telemedicine care or an enhanced version with extra pre-visit pre…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Pittsburgh • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:03 UTC
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Liver's Fat-Burning secrets revealed in sleeve gastrectomy study
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study looks at how the liver burns fat and makes sugar in people with NASH (a serious liver disease linked to obesity) who are planning to have weight-loss surgery. Researchers will use special scans to measure liver function before and after surgery in 30 adults. The goal i…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Minnesota • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:02 UTC
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New study tracks blood sugar in liver disease patients on common drug
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study looks at how a type of medication called PPAR agonists affects blood sugar levels in 30 adults with primary biliary cholangitis (PBC), a chronic liver disease. Researchers will measure changes in blood sugar and other metabolic markers over three months. The goal is to…
Sponsor: Fondazione Policlinico Universitario Agostino Gemelli IRCCS • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:02 UTC
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Major study on rare childhood liver diseases halted
Knowledge-focused TerminatedThis study followed children and young adults with genetic liver diseases that cause bile buildup. The goal was to track how these diseases progress over time, including the need for liver transplants or other complications. No treatments were tested; the aim was simply to learn …
Sponsor: Arbor Research Collaborative for Health • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:02 UTC
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Real-World study tracks cholesterol drug inclisiran in heart patients
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis observational study follows about 198 patients in Spain who are already taking inclisiran (Leqvio) for high cholesterol linked to heart disease or a genetic condition. Researchers will check if patients reach their LDL cholesterol goals after 6 and 12 months. The goal is to …
Sponsor: Novartis Pharmaceuticals • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:01 UTC
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Long-Term study sheds light on rare bone and hormone disorder
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study follows 600 people with Albright hereditary osteodystrophy, a rare genetic condition affecting bones and hormones. Researchers are looking at how growth hormone treatment affects height and weight in those with a related hormone problem, and also studying thinking and …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Connecticut Children's Medical Center • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:01 UTC
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Period power: study reveals how hormones impact blood sugar control
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study looks at how the menstrual cycle changes blood sugar and energy use in women with type 1 diabetes. About 40 women will use a closed-loop insulin pump and continuous glucose monitor to track these changes. The goal is to understand how hormone shifts affect insulin need…
Sponsor: Lia Bally • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:01 UTC
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Kidney shield: diabetes Drug's hidden powers revealed?
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study looks at how canagliflozin (Invokana), a diabetes drug, protects the kidneys in people with type 2 diabetes. Researchers will use advanced imaging, kidney biopsies, and function tests to uncover the mechanisms. The trial involves 45 adults and aims to explain the drug'…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: University of Colorado, Denver • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:00 UTC
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Blood tests could unlock secrets of rare metabolic disease
Knowledge-focused OngoingCitrin deficiency is a rare, underdiagnosed condition that affects the liver and metabolism. There is no cure, and patients manage symptoms with lifelong diet changes. This study analyzes blood samples from 100 patients to find biomarkers that could help track disease severity an…
Sponsor: Johannes Haeberle • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:00 UTC
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New digital tool aims to simplify care for seniors with multiple conditions
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study tests a web-based tool called gp-multitool.de that helps general practitioners follow guidelines for older patients with multiple chronic conditions. About 659 patients from GP practices in Germany are taking part. The tool lets patients fill out questionnaires online …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Universitätsklinikum Hamburg-Eppendorf • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:00 UTC
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New study aims to boost cancer screening in diabetes patients
Knowledge-focused ENROLLING_BY_INVITATIONThis study looks at ways to help more adults with type 2 diabetes get screened for colorectal cancer. Researchers are testing a program that works with patients, their care teams, and clinics to make screening easier. The goal is to see if this approach increases the number of pe…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:00 UTC
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Hidden heart risk in kids with diabetes: new study investigates
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study examines how common cardiac autonomic neuropathy (nerve damage affecting the heart) is in children and teens with type 1 diabetes. Researchers will monitor 75 participants using heart tests and check if longer diabetes duration or poor blood sugar control raises the ri…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Marwa Abouelela Abd Elsalam • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:00 UTC
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New study aims to tackle vision problems in upper manhattan
Knowledge-focused TerminatedThis study aims to help adults aged 40 and older in Upper Manhattan get better eye care. It will offer free eye screenings at local health centers and senior centers, and provide support like scheduling appointments and transportation. The goal is to see if this extra help leads …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Columbia University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:00 UTC
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Hidden liver risk in type 1 diabetes revealed by new scan
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study looks at how often people with type 1 diabetes have fatty liver disease and serious liver scarring. Researchers used a special ultrasound and blood tests to check 533 adults. The goal is to find high-risk patients who need a liver specialist.
Sponsor: Joslin Diabetes Center • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:00 UTC
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Massive genetic study aims to unlock secrets of rare metabolic diseases
Knowledge-focused ENROLLING_BY_INVITATIONThis study will collect and analyze genetic data from 1000 people with suspected inherited metabolic diseases, including conditions like epilepsy and mitochondrial disorders. Researchers at Karolinska University Hospital aim to improve diagnosis by using advanced genetic testing …
Sponsor: Region Stockholm • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:38 UTC
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New study tracks hidden blood sugar index fluctuations in diabetes patients
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study looks at how a measure called the hemoglobin glycation index (HGI) changes over time in 750 adults with diabetes who use continuous glucose monitors. HGI compares lab-measured blood sugar levels with estimated levels from a glucose monitor. Researchers will collect dat…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Nantes University Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:38 UTC
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Pre-Pregnancy health linked to child development in major singapore study
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study follows over 1,000 women in Singapore from before pregnancy through their child's early years. Researchers are looking at how nutrition, lifestyle, and emotional health before and during early pregnancy may influence the child's body composition, brain development, and…
Sponsor: KK Women's and Children's Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:38 UTC
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Parathyroid surgery may help control diabetes, study suggests
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study looks at whether removing overactive parathyroid glands (parathyroidectomy) can improve blood sugar control in people who also have type 2 diabetes. Researchers will compare 80 patients who have surgery with those who do not, measuring changes in blood sugar and bone h…
Sponsor: The Cleveland Clinic • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:37 UTC
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XLH study: watching the disease, not curing it
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis observational study follows 782 people with X-linked hypophosphatemia (XLH), a rare genetic bone disease, to understand how the condition changes over time. It also monitors the long-term safety and effectiveness of the drug burosumab. No new treatment is given; participants…
Sponsor: Ultragenyx Pharmaceutical Inc • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:37 UTC
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Can exercise rewind the clock? study tests Aging's impact on fitness gains
Knowledge-focused TerminatedThis study looks at how aging changes the way older adults respond to exercise. Researchers will have 26 people who previously completed a structured exercise program do a 6-month aerobic workout. They will measure changes in insulin sensitivity and heart fitness to see if age af…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Duke University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:37 UTC
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New imaging study probes brain inflammation in dementia
Knowledge-focused ENROLLING_BY_INVITATIONThis study uses special PET/CT scans to measure inflammation in the brains of people with Alzheimer's disease or Lewy body dementia. Researchers want to see if brain inflammation is linked to memory decline and other dementia symptoms. The study also tests a new radioactive trace…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Val Lowe • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:37 UTC
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Study on COVID-19 and metabolic disorders pulled before it began
Knowledge-focused TerminatedThis study was designed to track how COVID-19 infection might worsen the condition of people with inherited metabolic diseases (IMD). Researchers planned to collect information from French patients with IMD who had or had COVID-19 to see how often their metabolic disease got wors…
Sponsor: University Hospital, Lille • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:37 UTC
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Carb drink before Weight-Loss surgery may help blood sugar, study hopes to find
Knowledge-focused TerminatedThis study was designed to see if giving a carbohydrate drink before bariatric surgery helps control blood sugar after the operation, compared to the standard fasting approach. It planned to enroll patients with high blood sugar who were scheduled for weight-loss surgery. However…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University Hospital, Lille • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:36 UTC
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Brain scans reveal diabetes link to cognitive decline in rare disease
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study looks at whether diabetes or blood sugar problems can worsen thinking and memory issues in people with myotonic dystrophy type 1. Researchers will use MRI brain scans and thinking tests over 4 years to track changes. The goal is to understand why some patients have mor…
Sponsor: University Hospital, Lille • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:36 UTC
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Sugar substitutes may trigger blood clotting, study warns
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study looks at whether drinking a beverage with artificial sweeteners (erythritol or xylitol) changes how blood platelets clump together, which could affect heart attack or stroke risk. Researchers will measure platelet activity and blood levels of these sweeteners in 50 hea…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: The Cleveland Clinic • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:36 UTC
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New study probes why kidney disease still strikes in type 1 diabetes
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study looks at why up to 40% of people with type 1 diabetes develop kidney disease, even with better blood sugar control. Researchers will use kidney biopsies and advanced imaging in 100 adults to find hidden risk factors like insulin resistance and inflammation. The goal is…
Sponsor: University of Colorado, Denver • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:36 UTC
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German health data reveals how rare heart condition affects patients
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study uses anonymous health insurance records from Germany to learn more about a rare heart condition called ATTR-CM, where abnormal protein builds up in the heart. Researchers will look at survival rates, hospital visits, and how common the disease is. No new treatments are…
Sponsor: Pfizer • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:36 UTC
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Home workout study aims to boost heart health in black women
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study tests whether a remotely delivered resistance training program is practical and helpful for Black women aged 30-64 who are overweight, have prediabetes or diabetes, or have high blood pressure. About 37 women will participate from home using their own devices. The goal…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Alabama at Birmingham • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:36 UTC
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Diabetes drug eye risk under microscope
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study looks at how newer diabetes medications (SGLT2 inhibitors and GLP-1 receptor agonists) affect the eyes of people with type 2 diabetes. Researchers will monitor 40 adults who take metformin and are starting these newer drugs. The goal is to see if these drugs cause any …
Sponsor: University of Athens • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:36 UTC
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Blood marker may predict nerve damage onset in rare genetic disease
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis observational study is looking at a protein called neurofilament light chain (NfL) in the blood of people who carry a gene variant for hereditary ATTR amyloidosis, both those without symptoms and those with nerve damage. Researchers want to see if NfL levels can help detect …
Sponsor: Alnylam Pharmaceuticals • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:36 UTC
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Ultrasound study reveals how fasting and tirzepatide pause impact stomach retention
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study looks at how long you need to fast and how stopping the diabetes/weight-loss drug tirzepatide changes the amount of food left in your stomach after a meal. Researchers will use ultrasound to check stomach contents in 40 people with type 2 diabetes or obesity. The goal …
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Eli Lilly and Company • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:36 UTC
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Hospital data could unmask millions with undiagnosed diabetes and heart disease
Knowledge-focused OngoingOver two million people in the UK have a chronic condition like diabetes or heart disease without knowing it. This study will use information from 4.5 million hospital patients to build a digital platform that spots those at risk. The goal is to help doctors diagnose these condit…
Sponsor: University of Oxford • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:35 UTC
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Can a smart ring predict pancreas trouble? new study recruits 130 volunteers
Knowledge-focused ENROLLING_BY_INVITATIONThis study is testing whether wearable devices like continuous glucose monitors and the Oura Ring can help predict how well the pancreas is working in people with prediabetes or type 2 diabetes. The goal is to develop remote tools that allow personalized treatment to preserve ins…
Sponsor: 4YouandMe • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:35 UTC
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Fitbits and glucose monitors tested for exercise tracking in cancer and diabetes patients
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study is testing whether people with cancer or diabetes can use a Fitbit and a continuous glucose monitor (CGM) to track their daily exercise and glucose levels. The goal is to see if it's practical and if people will stick with it. Thirty-five participants will wear both de…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: M.D. Anderson Cancer Center • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:35 UTC
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STREAM trial: should seniors ditch statins?
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study looks at whether adults aged 70 and older with multiple chronic conditions (but no heart disease) can safely stop taking statins. Researchers are comparing those who continue statins to those who stop, tracking deaths and major heart events over 2-4 years. The goal is …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Insel Gruppe AG, University Hospital Bern • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:35 UTC
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Massive study checks if ozempic protects hearts and kidneys better than other diabetes meds
Knowledge-focused ENROLLING_BY_INVITATIONThis large study looks back at medical records of 100,000 Chinese patients with type 2 diabetes to compare heart and kidney outcomes between those taking Ozempic and those on other diabetes drugs. Researchers will track major heart problems, strokes, and kidney events. The goal i…
Sponsor: Novo Nordisk A/S • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:35 UTC
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Rural clinics get help to catch diabetic eye disease early
Knowledge-focused ENROLLING_BY_INVITATIONThis study looks at whether a program called I-SITE can help rural health clinics use teleophthalmology (remote eye exams) to screen more diabetic patients for eye problems. Up to 10 health systems and 10,000 patients will take part. The goal is to see if screening rates improve …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Wisconsin, Madison • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:34 UTC
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Massive study reveals best Second-Line diabetes meds for heart and kidney protection
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study looks at health records from over 780,000 people with type 2 diabetes to compare four common second-line medications: SGLT2 inhibitors, GLP-1 receptor agonists, DPP-4 inhibitors, and sulfonylureas. The goal is to see which drug class is most effective at preventing hea…
Sponsor: Brigham and Women's Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:34 UTC
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Family diabetes study aims to predict who gets type 2 diabetes
Knowledge-focused TerminatedThis study follows over 800 people who either have type 2 diabetes or have a strong family history of it. Researchers track who develops diabetes over time using blood tests and questionnaires. The goal is to improve a risk prediction model for type 2 diabetes. The study is curre…
Sponsor: Centre d'Etudes et de Recherche pour l'Intensification du Traitement du Diabète • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:34 UTC
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New diabetes drug combo tested in humans for first time
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis Phase 1 trial tests two experimental drugs (L03RD1 and L03RD2) in 48 healthy adults to see how safe they are and how the body processes them. Participants take the drugs alone or together in a single dose. The study does not aim to treat diabetes, but to gather information f…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Celltrion • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:33 UTC
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Sleep disorder study could pave way for Parkinson's prevention
Knowledge-focused ENROLLING_BY_INVITATIONThis study enrolls 500 adults with a sleep condition called REM sleep behavior disorder (RBD), which often leads to Parkinson's disease or related brain disorders. Researchers will track symptoms like thinking, movement, and smell to develop a rating scale. The goal is to prepare…
Sponsor: Washington University School of Medicine • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:33 UTC
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No-scope stomach check: magnetic camera tested for pre-surgery screening
Knowledge-focused ENROLLING_BY_INVITATIONThis study tests whether a swallowable camera capsule, controlled by magnets from outside the body, can safely and effectively examine the stomach and esophagus in 30 people preparing for weight loss surgery. Participants swallow the capsule after fasting, and a surgeon guides it…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Jerry Dang • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:33 UTC
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New drug interaction study launches in healthy volunteers
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis early-stage study in 32 healthy adults looks at how a new drug called AZD5004 changes the way the body processes two diabetes medications, mitiglinide and pioglitazone. The goal is to understand potential drug interactions, not to treat any disease. Participants take the dru…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: AstraZeneca • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:33 UTC
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Taiwan study sheds light on rare fabry mutation and treatment effects
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study follows 78 adults in Taiwan who have Fabry disease and carry a specific genetic mutation called GLA IVS4. Researchers are looking at how the disease affects the heart and other organs over time, both in people who have never been treated and those who have received aga…
Sponsor: Sanofi • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:32 UTC
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Shock-Absorbing prostheses may protect skin in amputees with diabetes
Knowledge-focused ENROLLING_BY_INVITATIONThis study looks at how skin temperature and blood flow change in people with a leg amputation, especially those with diabetes. Researchers will test two types of prosthetic legs—rigid and shock-absorbing—to see which one keeps the skin cooler and healthier. Sixty participants wi…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Utah • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:32 UTC
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Scientists use drinkometer to reveal how Weight-Loss drugs alter eating
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study directly measures how GLP-1 medications (like Ozempic) change the way people eat. Researchers use a special device to track every sip of sugary and fatty drinks in 140 adults with obesity. The goal is to understand exactly how these drugs reduce calorie intake, not jus…
Sponsor: University College Dublin • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:32 UTC
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Tablet tool aims to boost pregnancy care in south asia
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study tests whether a tablet-based decision support system helps frontline health workers in India and Nepal provide better antenatal care. About 1,320 pregnant women will take part. The tool guides workers to check blood pressure, blood sugar, urine protein, and hemoglobin,…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Public Health Foundation of India • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:32 UTC
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Is 'Safe' snus actually safe? 30,000-Person study aims to find out
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study uses data from over 30,000 Swedish adults to see if using snus (including newer white nicotine pouches) is linked to heart disease, metabolic problems, and poor mental health, independent of smoking. Researchers will compare current, former, and never-users using advan…
Sponsor: Karolinska Institutet • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:32 UTC
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New study tracks Faricimab's Real-World impact on major eye diseases
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study follows 1,000 patients in China who are already receiving faricimab for diabetic macular edema, retinal vein occlusion, or wet age-related macular degeneration. Researchers will collect data from routine clinic visits over one year to see how well the drug works and ho…
Sponsor: Hoffmann-La Roche • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:32 UTC
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Porphyria biomarker hunt could transform patient monitoring
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study aims to find new biological markers (biomarkers) that can show how active acute porphyria is in the body and how well treatments are working. Researchers will study 50 people with confirmed acute porphyria to measure gene activity related to heme production and stress …
Sponsor: The University of Texas Medical Branch, Galveston • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:32 UTC
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Pregnancy after Weight-Loss surgery: new study tracks blood sugar risks for mom and baby
Knowledge-focused ENROLLING_BY_INVITATIONThis study follows 225 pregnant women—some who had gastric bypass or sleeve gastrectomy, and some without surgery—to see how blood sugar changes affect fetal growth. Participants wear a continuous glucose monitor and activity tracker for 10 days each trimester. The goal is to lea…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Odense University Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:32 UTC
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Japanese database study tracks Real-World use of eye injection aflibercept 8 mg
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis observational study examines how aflibercept 8 mg, an injection into the eye, is used in routine care for patients in Japan with age-related macular degeneration or diabetic macular edema. Researchers will analyze claims data from about 3000 patients to understand patient ch…
Sponsor: Bayer • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:32 UTC
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Dialysis vein mystery: researchers hunt for clues to prevent blockages
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study follows 96 people with end-stage kidney disease who need a brachiocephalic fistula for dialysis. Researchers collect data from exams, blood tests, and imaging to track changes in the vein over time. The goal is to learn what causes cephalic arch stenosis, a common narr…
Sponsor: University of Chicago • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:32 UTC
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New scale aims to help diabetes patients manage low blood sugar
Knowledge-focused ENROLLING_BY_INVITATIONThis study checks if a Turkish version of a questionnaire about managing low blood sugar (hypoglycemia) is accurate and reliable. Researchers will ask 200 adults with type 2 diabetes who have had low blood sugar to fill out the questionnaire. The goal is to make sure the scale wo…
Sponsor: Bilecik Seyh Edebali Universitesi • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:31 UTC
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Wilson disease patients sought for survey to shape gene editing research
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study surveys 30 adults with Wilson disease to learn about their daily management, treatment adherence, and interest in gene editing clinical trials. By gathering this information, researchers hope to design better future studies for potential gene therapies targeting specif…
Sponsor: Prime Medicine, Inc. • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:31 UTC
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Your dentist could spot hidden diabetes: new study tests gum disease blood sugar link
Knowledge-focused ENROLLING_BY_INVITATIONThis study looks at whether routine blood sugar testing during dental checkups can help find hidden high blood sugar in people with advanced gum disease. About 300 adults with severe gum disease will get a simple finger-prick blood test during their dental visit. The goal is to s…
Sponsor: Folktandvården Stockholms län AB • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:31 UTC
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Massive cholesterol database could unlock secrets of lipid disorders
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study analyzes de-identified lipid test results from over 5 million patients to better understand cholesterol and related blood fats. Researchers aim to identify rare lipid disorders and improve how doctors personalize treatment for abnormal blood lipids. The data comes from…
Sponsor: Johns Hopkins University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:31 UTC
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New Drug's journey through the body tracked in small study
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis early-stage study looks at how healthy postmenopausal women absorb, break down, and eliminate the experimental drug GS1-144. Six participants will take a single oral dose, and researchers will measure the drug and its byproducts in blood, urine, and stool. The goal is purely…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Changchun GeneScience Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd. • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:31 UTC
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AI listens to your voice to spot diabetes stress
Knowledge-focused TerminatedThis study explores whether artificial intelligence can detect stress in people with type 1 diabetes by analyzing their voice recordings. Participants record their voice four times a day for a period. The goal is to develop a tool that helps patients and doctors better understand…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Centre d'Etudes et de Recherche pour l'Intensification du Traitement du Diabète • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:31 UTC
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AI predicts when surgery patients will wake up fully
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study uses artificial intelligence to predict when patients will fully recover from muscle relaxants given during surgery. The goal is to help doctors give the right dose at the right time, reducing the risk of breathing problems after surgery. The study will look at data fr…
Sponsor: University Hospital Ulm • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:30 UTC
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Fat Tissue's role in blood sugar: new study targets obesity mystery
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study looks at how fat tissue takes up sugar in people with obesity, comparing those with normal blood sugar to those with insulin resistance. Researchers will use labeled sugar infusions and PET scans to measure sugar uptake in fat and muscle. The goal is to understand why …
Sponsor: University of Missouri-Columbia • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:30 UTC
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Tiny sensors could revolutionize jaundice treatment for newborns
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study tests a new wireless sensor that continuously measures the light dose babies receive during phototherapy for jaundice. Currently, doctors check light levels only once a day with a handheld device, which can be inaccurate. The sensor aims to provide real-time data to en…
Sponsor: McGill University Health Centre/Research Institute of the McGill University Health Centre • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:30 UTC
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Can treating sleep apnea fix blood sugar problems?
Knowledge-focused TerminatedThis study looks at why sleep apnea raises the risk of diabetes. Overweight adults with and without sleep apnea will have their blood sugar control measured. Some will receive CPAP, some will get extra oxygen at night, and others will get a sham treatment. The goal is to find out…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Missouri-Columbia • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:30 UTC
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Can a culturally tailored program cut heart disease risk in chinese americans?
Knowledge-focused ENROLLING_BY_INVITATIONThis study tests a 10-week educational program called HomeStyles-China, designed to help Chinese American adults improve their diet, increase physical activity, and reduce risk factors for heart disease and diabetes. Researchers will enroll 400 participants and measure changes in…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:30 UTC
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Gene test may cut chemo side effects
Knowledge-focused TerminatedThis study looks at whether giving doctors a patient's genetic information can help them personalize chemotherapy doses and reduce serious side effects. About 860 adults with certain cancers (like breast, stomach, or head and neck) will be randomly assigned to have their doctors …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Chicago • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:30 UTC
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Smartphone app tracks stress to uncover diabetes blood sugar mystery
Knowledge-focused TerminatedThis study looks at how everyday stress impacts blood sugar levels in people with type 1 diabetes. Researchers will ask 125 participants to rate their stress four times a day using a smartphone app, while a continuous glucose monitor tracks their blood sugar. The goal is to see i…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Centre d'Etudes et de Recherche pour l'Intensification du Traitement du Diabète • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:30 UTC
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Can new sensors improve dialysis monitoring in the ICU?
Knowledge-focused ENROLLING_BY_INVITATIONThis study looks at whether advanced monitoring devices can accurately measure blood thickness (hematocrit) and oxygen levels during continuous dialysis in critically ill patients with acute kidney injury or end-stage kidney failure. About 30 adults in the intensive care unit wil…
Sponsor: University of Pennsylvania • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:29 UTC
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Massive diabetes study reveals Pre-Surgery blood sugar gaps
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study looks back at medical records of over 46,000 diabetic patients who had surgery in Alberta, Canada. Researchers want to see how often patients had a recent HbA1C test (a measure of long-term blood sugar control) before their operation. They also want to find out if poor…
Sponsor: University of Alberta • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:29 UTC
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Can coaching clinics on social needs screening make a difference?
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study looks at whether giving extra support to community health centers helps them screen patients for non-medical needs like food or housing and refer them to community resources. Twenty health centers will be randomly assigned to get this support or not. The goal is to see…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: OCHIN, Inc. • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:29 UTC
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Diet study hopes to tame gut inflammation in polyp patients
Knowledge-focused ENROLLING_BY_INVITATIONThis study tests whether a two-week plant-based Mediterranean diet can change gut bacteria and reduce inflammation in people who have had colon polyps removed. Thirty participants will eat high-fiber meals delivered to their homes, and researchers will track changes in blood and …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of California, San Diego • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:29 UTC
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One-stop screening clinic aims to catch hidden diabetes complications early
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study is testing a new type of clinic that screens people with prediabetes and type 2 diabetes for several hidden health problems at the same time, including fatty liver disease, sleep apnea, and heart failure. The goal is to see how common these undiagnosed conditions are a…
Sponsor: University of Liverpool • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:29 UTC
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Can we tell diabetic heart disease apart from other heart conditions?
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study looks at over 1,200 adults with type 2 diabetes and heart muscle problems to see if diabetic cardiomyopathy is a unique condition. Researchers will use detailed medical tests, imaging, and biological data to find patterns. The goal is to better understand and diagnose …
Sponsor: Institut National de la Santé Et de la Recherche Médicale, France • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:29 UTC
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Scientists launch tissue bank to unlock secrets of rare blood cancers
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study collects bone marrow and blood samples, along with medical history, from people with multiple myeloma, Waldenstrom macroglobulinemia, and related disorders. The samples are stored in a tissue bank for future research to understand what causes these cancers, how they pr…
Sponsor: Dana-Farber Cancer Institute • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:29 UTC
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Massive ecuador study seeks clues to diabetic kidney damage
Knowledge-focused TerminatedThis study looks at over 10,000 adults in Ecuador to understand why some people with diabetes develop kidney disease. Researchers will collect health surveys, blood and urine samples, and kidney tissue to study social, environmental, and biological factors. The goal is to find ne…
Sponsor: Universidad Estatal de Milagro • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:29 UTC
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Can intense workouts reverse diabetes risk after pregnancy?
Knowledge-focused ENROLLING_BY_INVITATIONThis study compares 20 women who had gestational diabetes with 20 who did not, all matched by age and weight. Researchers will measure body composition, insulin sensitivity, and other metabolic markers before and after 8 weeks of high-intensity interval training. The goal is to u…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Odense University Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:29 UTC
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450 babies help scientists unlock secrets of healthy eating
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study follows 450 infants and their families from birth to age 12 to learn how a child's biology and home environment work together to shape eating habits and growth. Researchers collect samples, measurements, and surveys at regular visits. The goal is to understand what inf…
Sponsor: University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:28 UTC