Musculoskeletal system disorder
MONDO:0002081A disease involving the musculoskeletal system.
Also known as: disease of musculoskeletal system, disease or disorder of musculoskeletal system, disorder of musculoskeletal system, musculoskeletal disease, musculoskeletal system disease, musculoskeletal system disease or disorder, musculoskeletal system disorder, musculoskeletal disorder
11316 clinical trials for this condition and its sub-types.
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Personalized chemo and transplants aim to beat infant leukemia
⭐️ CURE ⭐️ Recruiting nowThis phase 2 trial tests whether adjusting chemotherapy and using stem cell transplants based on each infant's genetic profile can improve survival. Infants under one year old with newly diagnosed leukemia receive a risk-stratified treatment plan. The study aims to see if this pe…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Yonsei University • Aim: ⭐️ CURE ⭐️
Last updated Jul 31, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a smarter surgery and antibiotic combo cure joint infections for good?
⭐️ CURE ⭐️ Recruiting nowThis trial compares different surgical and antibiotic approaches to treat infections in artificial hip and knee joints. It tests whether cleaning the joint while keeping the implant in place (DAIR) or replacing the joint entirely leads to better cure rates. It also examines wheth…
Phase: PHASE4 • Sponsor: University of Newcastle, Australia • Aim: ⭐️ CURE ⭐️
Last updated Jul 29, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a smartphone app replace physiotherapy for knee pain?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis trial tests whether a smartphone app-guided rehabilitation program (MOKneeTOR) is as effective as traditional hospital-based physiotherapy for people with knee osteoarthritis. Participants will be randomly assigned to either use the app for 24 weeks or attend outpatient phys…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Singapore General Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 18, 2026 01:00 UTC
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Engineered immune cells take on rare muscle disorders
Disease control Recruiting nowThis Phase 2 trial tests a personalized cell therapy called Descartes-08 for people with dermatomyositis or antisynthetase syndrome, two rare autoimmune diseases that cause muscle weakness and inflammation. The therapy uses a patient's own immune cells, modified to target and red…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Cartesian Therapeutics • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 18, 2026 01:00 UTC
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New combo therapy aims to boost remission in IDH2-Mutated AML
Disease control Recruiting nowThis phase II trial tests whether adding enasidenib to standard ASTX727 and venetoclax improves remission rates in older adults (or younger unfit patients) with newly diagnosed IDH2-mutated acute myeloid leukemia (AML). About 93 participants will be randomly assigned to receive e…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 18, 2026 01:00 UTC
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Can patients stop Anti-Rejection drugs sooner after transplant?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether patients can safely stop the drug tacrolimus earlier than usual after a stem cell transplant. Tacrolimus is given to prevent graft-versus-host disease (GVHD), but newer methods have lowered GVHD risk. The trial will enroll 50 people with blood cancers and…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Stanford University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 18, 2026 01:00 UTC
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Less neck surgery may spare shoulder function in oral cancer patients
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether a less invasive surgery called sentinel lymph node biopsy can replace standard neck dissection for early-stage oral cavity cancer. About 686 patients will be randomly assigned to one of the two procedures. The goal is to see if the gentler approach mainta…
Phase: PHASE2, PHASE3 • Sponsor: NRG Oncology • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 18, 2026 01:00 UTC
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New triple therapy aims to boost survival in frail AML patients
Disease control Recruiting nowThis phase 3 trial will test whether adding the drug quizartinib to the standard two-drug combination (venetoclax and azacitidine) helps adults with newly diagnosed acute myeloid leukemia (AML) live longer. The study includes 376 people aged 18 and older who cannot receive intens…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: PETHEMA Foundation • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 18, 2026 01:00 UTC
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Can an ancient herbal remedy tame rheumatoid arthritis?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether adding a Chinese herbal formula (Si Miao Xiao Bi Tang) to standard rheumatoid arthritis medication can improve symptoms. About 132 adults with active RA will receive either the herbal medicine or a placebo for 12 weeks. The main goal is to see if more peo…
Phase: PHASE2, PHASE3 • Sponsor: Singapore General Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 18, 2026 01:00 UTC
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Engineered immune cells take aim at stubborn leukemia
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-phase trial is testing a new cell therapy called CD83 CAR T cells in 26 adults with acute myeloid leukemia (AML) that has returned or not responded to treatment. The therapy uses a patient's own immune cells, genetically modified to recognize and attack a protein (CD83…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Roswell Park Cancer Institute • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 18, 2026 01:00 UTC
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New hope for young AML patients: targeted drug combo tested in phase 2 trial
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests two different drug combinations for younger adults with a specific type of acute myeloid leukemia (CBF-AML). One group gets standard chemotherapy plus a targeted antibody, while the other gets the same chemotherapy plus a newer targeted pill. The goal is to see w…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 18, 2026 01:00 UTC
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New drug DNL952 enters human testing for pompe disease
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-stage trial is testing a new drug called DNL952 in 32 adults with late-onset Pompe disease. The main goal is to check if the drug is safe and how the body processes it. Participants will receive the drug through an IV infusion at different doses.
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Denali Therapeutics Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 18, 2026 01:00 UTC
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New combo therapy aims to improve AML treatment for patients with specific gene changes
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-phase trial tests whether adding a menin inhibitor (SNDX-5613) to standard chemotherapy can better control acute myeloid leukemia (AML) in people with certain gene changes (NPM1 or MLL). About 38 newly diagnosed adults will receive the combination to find the safest do…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 18, 2026 01:00 UTC
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Electric jolt workouts: a new hope for paralyzed limbs?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether exercise using electrical stimulation can improve muscle strength and endurance in people with lower limb paralysis from conditions like spinal cord injury, stroke, or multiple sclerosis. Participants will use devices that send electrical signals to their…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Louis Stokes VA Medical Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 18, 2026 01:00 UTC
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Fish oil capsules could ease rare muscle disease
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether omega-3 fatty acid supplements from fish oil, combined with a healthy diet, can reduce disease activity in adults with dermatomyositis, a rare autoimmune disease causing muscle weakness and skin rashes. About 300 participants will take either fish oil cap…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences (NIEHS) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 18, 2026 01:00 UTC
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New hope for rare blood cancers: pacritinib trial opens for teens and adults
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests an oral drug called pacritinib in people aged 12 and older with myelodysplastic syndromes (MDS) or related blood cancers (MDS/MPN). The goal is to find the best dose and see if it can shrink or control the disease. Participants take capsules twice daily for up to…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 18, 2026 01:00 UTC
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New drug combo aims to keep childhood leukemia at bay after transplant
Disease control Recruiting nowThis phase 1 trial tests the safety and best dose of an oral drug called ASTX727 (a combination of cedazuridine and decitabine) along with filgrastim in children with high-risk acute myeloid leukemia (AML) that has returned or not responded to treatment. All participants have alr…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 18, 2026 01:00 UTC
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New asthma pill shows promise in Mid-Stage trial
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests an oral drug called KT-621 in 264 adults with moderate to severe eosinophilic asthma that is not well controlled by current treatments. Participants will take either KT-621 or a placebo daily for several weeks. Researchers will measure changes in lung function an…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Kymera Therapeutics, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 18, 2026 01:00 UTC
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New eye drug aims to offer cheaper option for blinding disease
Disease control Recruiting nowThis phase 3 trial tests whether a new drug called ABP 938 works as well as the approved treatment Eylea HD for wet age-related macular degeneration, a leading cause of vision loss. About 304 people aged 50 and older with untreated wet AMD will receive injections of either drug i…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Amgen • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 18, 2026 01:00 UTC
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New drug FOG-001 takes on Hard-to-Treat cancers
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-phase trial is testing a new drug, FOG-001, in about 595 people with advanced or metastatic solid tumors, including colorectal, prostate, and liver cancers. The drug is given alone or with other cancer treatments to see if it is safe and shrinks tumors. The study is cu…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Parabilis Medicines, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 18, 2026 01:00 UTC
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Can gum surgery permanently fix a gummy smile?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study looks at whether a type of gum surgery called esthetic crown-lengthening can provide lasting results for people with a gummy smile caused by altered passive eruption. Ten adults with excessive gingival display will undergo the procedure, which involves removing excess …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Sao Paulo • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 18, 2026 01:00 UTC
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New drug aims to stop immune attack after stem cell transplants
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a drug called BPC2001 to prevent acute graft-versus-host disease (aGVHD), a serious complication where donor immune cells attack the patient's body after a stem cell transplant. Fifty adults with blood cancers like leukemia will receive six weekly doses of BPC200…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: BioPhoenix Co., Ltd. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 18, 2026 01:00 UTC
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New shot aims to fortify fragile bones in brittle bone disease trial
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a drug called AGA2115 in 80 adults with osteogenesis imperfecta (brittle bone disease) types I, III, or IV. Participants receive either the drug or a placebo as a shot under the skin. The main goal is to see if the drug increases bone density in the spine after 1…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Angitia Incorporated Limited • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 18, 2026 01:00 UTC
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Hope for duchenne: new drug targets rare gene mutation in phase 3 trial
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests an experimental drug called AOC 1044 for boys with Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD) who have a specific genetic change (exon 44 skipping). About 70 boys aged 7 to 16 who can still walk will receive either the drug or a placebo. The main goal is to see if the dru…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Avidity Biosciences, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 18, 2026 01:00 UTC
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Talking through pain: could counseling unlock better exercise for knee arthritis?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis trial tests whether adding motivational interviewing—a counseling style that strengthens personal motivation—to a standard exercise program helps people with knee osteoarthritis feel more confident about exercising and managing pain. About 56 participants will be randomly as…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Kutahya Health Sciences University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 18, 2026 01:00 UTC
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Scientists train immune cells to hunt down mutated blood cancers
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-phase trial tests a personalized treatment for people with blood cancers like leukemia. Doctors take a patient's own T cells, modify them in the lab to recognize unique cancer mutations, and infuse them back after a short course of chemotherapy. The goal is to see if t…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 18, 2026 01:00 UTC
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Can gentler therapy beat harsh chemo for tough leukemia?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis phase 3 trial tests whether less intense drug combinations can control relapsed or refractory acute myeloid leukemia (AML) as well as high-dose chemotherapy. About 339 adults whose AML has returned or not responded to initial treatment will be randomly assigned to either a l…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Istituto Romagnolo per lo Studio dei Tumori Dino Amadori IRST S.r.l. IRCCS • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 16, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug DYNE-101 aims to ease muscle symptoms in DM1
Disease control Recruiting nowThis Phase 3 trial tests whether DYNE-101 can improve muscle function and daily life in 150 adults with myotonic dystrophy type 1 (DM1). Participants receive either the drug or a placebo by IV every few weeks for 48 weeks. The study measures how quickly people can stand from a ch…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Dyne Therapeutics • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 16, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New hope for AML patients: Triple-Drug combo targets Tough-to-Treat leukemia
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether adding pivekimab sunirine to the standard drugs venetoclax and azacitidine helps adults with newly diagnosed acute myeloid leukemia (AML) who are not healthy enough for intensive chemotherapy. About 660 participants will be randomly assigned to receive ei…
Phase: PHASE2, PHASE3 • Sponsor: AbbVie • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 16, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New hope for leukemia patients: asciminib trial launches
Disease control Recruiting nowThis Phase 2 trial tests the drug asciminib in 50 adults newly diagnosed with chronic myeloid leukemia (CML). The goal is to see if asciminib can control the disease and to check for side effects. Participants take the drug by mouth, and researchers monitor their health closely.
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: M.D. Anderson Cancer Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 16, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New hope for kids with tough leukemia: experimental drug enters human testing
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-stage study is testing an experimental drug called pivekimab sunirine in about 18 children whose acute myeloid leukemia (AML) has come back or not responded to standard treatments. The main goals are to check the drug's safety and how it moves through the body. Partici…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: AbbVie • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 16, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New hope for AML patients in india: drug combo aims for remission without intensive chemo
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a combination of two drugs, venetoclax and azacitidine, in about 100 adults in India with newly diagnosed acute myeloid leukemia (AML) who are not healthy enough for standard intensive chemotherapy. The goal is to see if the combo can put the cancer into remissio…
Phase: PHASE4 • Sponsor: AbbVie • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 16, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Mind over movement: Brain-Controlled therapy aims to restore walking after spinal injury
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a new therapy that uses a brain-computer interface to detect when a person tries to move, then activates spinal cord stimulation to help them walk. It is for people with incomplete spinal cord injury who are at least 6 months post-injury. The goal is to see if it…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Miami • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 16, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can trained immune cells stop blood cancer relapse?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis trial tests whether giving patients special immune cells, called TAA-T, after a stem cell transplant can help prevent high-risk blood cancers like acute myeloid leukemia from coming back. The cells are designed to recognize three common tumor markers and attack any remaining…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Catherine Bollard • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 16, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a lower steroid dose preserve strength in young boys with DMD?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis trial is testing whether a lower weekly dose of the corticosteroid prednisolone (5 mg/kg per week) can be as effective as the standard higher dose (10 mg/kg per week) in preserving motor function in young boys with Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD). The study will enroll boy…
Phase: PHASE4 • Sponsor: Anne M. Connolly • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 16, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug aims to cut deaths and heart crises in rare amyloidosis
Disease control Recruiting nowThis Phase 3 study tests a drug called nucresiran in 1250 people with ATTR amyloidosis, a rare disease where abnormal proteins damage the heart. Participants receive either nucresiran or a placebo every 6 months. The goal is to see if the drug reduces deaths and heart-related hos…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Alnylam Pharmaceuticals • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 16, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a new pill boost the power of an existing leukemia treatment?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis trial is testing whether an experimental drug called PBSS1113, taken as a pill alongside the standard medicine azacitidine, can help people with acute myeloid leukemia (AML) or a related condition called myelodysplastic syndrome (MDS). The study includes adults who have eith…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Chaser Therapeutics, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 16, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Blood-Derived clot may regrow bone in gum disease
Disease control Recruiting nowThis trial compares two surgical approaches for treating furcation defects—bone loss where tooth roots split—in adults with periodontitis. One group receives a mix of advanced platelet-rich fibrin (A-PRF+) and bone graft material, while the other gets a collagen membrane with the…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Medicine and Pharmacy at Ho Chi Minh City • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 16, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Gene therapy may free gaucher patients from lifelong infusions
Disease control Recruiting nowThis Phase 3 trial tests a gene therapy called FLT201 for adults with Gaucher disease type 1. The goal is to see if a single dose can keep blood counts stable so patients can stop their regular enzyme replacement or substrate reduction therapy. The study will enroll 45 people who…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Spur Therapeutics • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 16, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New pill hopes to tame rare childhood brain diseases
Disease control Recruiting nowThis Phase 3 trial tests an oral drug called nizubaglustat (AZ-3102) in people aged 4 and older with Niemann-Pick type C disease, GM1 gangliosidosis, or GM2 gangliosidosis. The study lasts 18 months and compares the drug to a placebo to see if it is safe and can slow disease prog…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Azafaros B.V. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 16, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could controlled Low-Oxygen breathing prevent dangerous blood pressure swings in spinal injury?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether breathing a low-oxygen gas mixture (mild intermittent hypoxia) can help prevent blood pressure problems in people with spinal cord injuries. The 24 participants will have motor-incomplete injuries above the 12th thoracic vertebra and signs of autonomic dy…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: VA Office of Research and Development • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 16, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could a gut microbiome transplant ease axial spondyloarthritis?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis trial tests whether transferring gut bacteria from a healthy donor (fecal microbiota transplantation, or FMT) can reduce disease activity in people with axial spondyloarthritis (axSpA) who haven't fully responded to biologic therapy. Participants receive a single enema with …
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: University Hospital of North Norway • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 16, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New pill aims to keep blood cancer away after transplant
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a daily pill called olutasidenib given after a stem cell transplant to people with certain blood cancers (like AML or MDS) that have an IDH1 mutation. The goal is to see if the drug is safe and tolerable as maintenance therapy. About 31 participants will take the…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: M.D. Anderson Cancer Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 16, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New hope for CLL patients with weak hearts: acalabrutinib under the microscope
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests the drug acalabrutinib in people with chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL) who also have moderate to severe heart failure. Researchers want to see if acalabrutinib causes fewer heart-related side effects compared to other standard treatments. About 60 adults will t…
Phase: PHASE4 • Sponsor: AstraZeneca • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 16, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New pill could help control blood disorder when standard drugs fail
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a new drug called flonoltinib maleate in 60 people with polycythemia vera (a condition where the body makes too many red blood cells) who cannot take or no longer respond to standard treatments. The goal is to see if the drug safely reduces red blood cell levels …
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Chengdu Zenitar Biomedical Technology Co., Ltd • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 16, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New pill could ease severe childhood arthritis
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a new oral medication, upadacitinib, in children aged 1 to 17 with active systemic juvenile idiopathic arthritis (sJIA), a rare and serious form of arthritis that can affect the whole body. About 90 participants will receive either upadacitinib or the standard in…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: AbbVie • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 16, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New pill for duchenne MD enters Mid-Stage trial in young boys
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests an oral drug called SAT-3247 in 51 boys aged 7 to 10 with Duchenne muscular dystrophy who can still walk. The goal is to find the best dose, check safety, and see if it helps muscle strength. Participants take the drug or a placebo for 12 weeks, and all continue …
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Satellos Bioscience, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 16, 2026 00:00 UTC
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No drill, no shot: new study tests easier crowns for Kids' teeth
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study will test a gentler way to fix cavities in children's permanent molars using the Hall Technique, which places a stainless steel crown without drilling or numbing shots. Ten children will get either the Hall Technique or the standard method (with drilling and anesthesia…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Latakia University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 16, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New shoulder implant tracked for 10 years in 300 patients
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study is testing a shoulder replacement device in 300 people with shoulder arthritis, bone death, or rotator cuff tears. Participants receive the implant and are followed for 10 years to see how well it works and if it is safe. The goal is to improve pain and shoulder functi…
Sponsor: Stryker Trauma and Extremities • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 16, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New pill aims to shrink spleen in bone marrow cancer
Disease control Recruiting nowThis phase 3 trial tests a new drug called flonoltinib maleate in people with intermediate- or high-risk myelofibrosis, a type of bone marrow cancer. The study compares flonoltinib to an existing drug, ruxolitinib, to see if it can reduce spleen size and improve symptoms. About 1…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Chengdu Zenitar Biomedical Technology Co., Ltd • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 15, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Gene therapy trial aims to help boys with duchenne walk stronger
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a one-time gene therapy called SGT-003 in 80 boys with Duchenne muscular dystrophy who can still walk. The goal is to see if it helps them move better, like standing up faster and climbing stairs. Participants will receive either the therapy or a placebo first, t…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Solid Biosciences Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 15, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a Bone-Sparing hip implant outperform traditional replacement?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis trial tests whether a new type of hip resurfacing implant, called the H1, can be as successful as a standard total hip replacement for people with hip arthritis. Participants will receive either the H1 implant or a traditional replacement, and researchers will compare their …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Embody Orthopaedic Limited • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 15, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New hope for myelofibrosis patients who failed standard therapy
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests an experimental drug called flonoltinib maleate in about 64 people with a rare bone marrow cancer (myelofibrosis) that is moderate to high risk and has not responded to or stopped responding to standard JAK inhibitor therapy. Participants take a daily pill on an …
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Chengdu Zenitar Biomedical Technology Co., Ltd • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 15, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Engineered t cells target hidden leukemia cells in new trial
Disease control Recruiting nowThis phase I trial tests a new treatment for adults with acute myeloid leukemia (AML) who have minimal residual disease (MRD) — small amounts of cancer cells that remain after standard therapy. The treatment uses the patient's own T cells, genetically modified to recognize a prot…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 15, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can one injection beat back pain? a trial aims to find out
Disease control Recruiting nowThis trial investigates different types of steroid injections for back, neck, and related pain to see which are most effective and safe. It compares various steroids, doses, and injection sites, including epidural and facet joint injections. The study measures pain relief and fun…
Phase: PHASE4 • Sponsor: Igor Wilderman. MD • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 15, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New pill could transform leukemia treatment, phase 3 trial begins
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a new oral drug, QTX-2101, combined with standard ATRA therapy for adults newly diagnosed with a low-risk form of acute promyelocytic leukemia (APL). The goal is to see if the oral capsule works as well as the current intravenous treatment. About 150 participants…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Quetzal Therapeutics • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 15, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a new gum graft technique fully cover exposed roots after braces?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis trial compares two surgical techniques for treating receding gums in people who have completed orthodontic treatment. Participants receive a coronally advanced flap combined with either a de-epithelialized soft tissue graft or a subepithelial connective tissue graft. The goa…
Phase: PHASE2, PHASE3 • Sponsor: Aziz Aliyev Azerbaijan State Advanced Training Institute for Doctors • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 15, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New hope for duchenne: experimental drug targets genetic flaw
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests an investigational drug called ENTR-601-44 in 24 boys and young men with Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD) whose genetic mutation can be treated by skipping a specific part of the gene (exon 44). The trial has two parts: first, to find the safest and most effecti…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Entrada Therapeutics, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 15, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could a simpler dental procedure spare kids from a painful root canal?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis trial tests whether a simpler dental procedure called pulpotomy works as well as the standard pulpectomy for treating severe tooth decay in children's baby molars. Pulpotomy removes only the infected part of the pulp and seals it, while pulpectomy removes the entire pulp and…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Qatar University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 15, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New hope for duchenne: experimental drug ENTR-601-45 enters human trials
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests an investigational drug called ENTR-601-45 in people with Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD) who have a specific genetic change (exon 45 skipping). The goal is to check the drug's safety, find the right dose, and see if it can help muscles work better. About 24 ma…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Entrada Therapeutics, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 15, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New combo aims for deeper remission in older leukemia patients
Disease control Recruiting nowThis phase II trial tests whether adding gilteritinib to the usual two-drug therapy (azacitidine and venetoclax) can help older or frail adults with a specific type of acute myeloid leukemia (FLT3-mutated) achieve deeper remission. About 147 participants will be randomly assigned…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 15, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New hope for Tough-to-Treat leukemia: multiple drug cocktails tested
Disease control Recruiting nowThis phase II trial tests several experimental drug combinations against the standard treatment for high-risk acute myeloid leukemia (AML) in patients aged 59 or younger. The goal is to see if newer regimens, including venetoclax and liposome formulations, can better shrink cance…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 15, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New hope for leukemia patients: targeted therapy aims to eliminate hidden cancer cells
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether a targeted drug called gemtuzumab ozogamicin can clear tiny amounts of leukemia that remain after initial treatment in adults with acute myeloid leukemia (AML). The drug works like a smart bomb, attaching to a protein on cancer cells and delivering a chem…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: University of Washington • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 15, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can saving the meniscus save knees from osteoarthritis?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study follows 300 people with a specific type of knee injury called a displaced bucket-handle meniscus tear, which can lock the knee and damage the joint. Researchers will compare two surgical approaches: repairing the torn meniscus with stitches versus removing the damaged …
Sponsor: Region Skane • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 15, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can Ultrasound-Guided shock waves dissolve shoulder calcium deposits?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis trial investigates whether using real-time ultrasound to guide shock wave therapy improves outcomes for people with calcific tendinitis of the shoulder, a painful condition where calcium deposits form in the rotator cuff tendons. Participants aged 20 to 70 with confirmed dep…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Taipei Medical University WanFang Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 14, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New hope for duchenne: targeted therapy now available for eligible patients
Disease control AVAILABLEThis program provides access to an experimental drug, AOC 1044, for people with Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD) whose genetic mutation can be treated by skipping exon 44. The goal is to help control the disease and improve muscle function. Participants must be at least 2 years …
Sponsor: Avidity Biosciences, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 14, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New pacemaker lead aims to keep Heart's natural rhythm
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study is testing a pacemaker lead placed in a specific area of the heart called the left bundle branch area. The goal is to see if this placement is safe and helps the heart beat more naturally in people with slow heart rates. About 140 participants will get the lead and be …
Sponsor: Boston Scientific Corporation • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 14, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Engineered immune cells take on sarcoma in early trial
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-phase trial tests a new treatment called attIL12-TIL for people with advanced or metastatic soft tissue and bone sarcoma. The therapy uses a patient's own tumor-fighting immune cells, modified to better target and attack cancer. The study first finds a safe dose, then …
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: M.D. Anderson Cancer Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 14, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug aims to cut blood transfusions for bone marrow disease patients
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests an experimental drug called DISC-0974 in about 150 adults with myelofibrosis or myelodysplastic syndrome (MDS) who also have anemia. The goal is to see if the drug can reduce the need for blood transfusions and increase red blood cell levels. The study is in earl…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Disc Medicine, Inc • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 14, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Immune booster shot aims to speed recovery after cord blood transplant
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-phase trial tests whether injecting special immune progenitor cells (HTLPs) can help the immune system recover faster after a cord blood transplant in adults with blood cancers. Ten participants will receive the injection alongside their transplant. The goal is to see …
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Assistance Publique - Hôpitaux de Paris • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 14, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Mouthwash showdown: can a new formula fight gum disease without staining teeth?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether a chlorhexidine mouthwash with an anti-discoloration system (ADS) can prevent gum inflammation better than a placebo. Healthy volunteers will stop brushing for three weeks and use only the mouthwash to see how well it controls plaque and gingivitis. The g…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Bern • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 14, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New hope for tough leukemia? early trial of debio 1562M begins
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-phase trial is testing a new drug called Debio 1562M in about 134 people with acute myeloid leukemia (AML) that has come back or not responded to other treatments. The study first checks safety and finds the right dose, then looks at whether the drug can shrink the can…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Debiopharm International SA • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 14, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could a new toothpaste tame gum disease?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether an experimental toothpaste containing stannous fluoride can reduce gum inflammation and plaque buildup better than a standard fluoride toothpaste. About 110 adults with mild to moderate gingivitis will brush twice daily for 8 weeks. Researchers will measu…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: HALEON • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 14, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New hope for psoriatic arthritis sufferers: experimental drug sonelokimab enters final testing phase
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a new drug called sonelokimab for adults with active psoriatic arthritis who have not improved with or cannot take standard TNF-blocker medications. About 600 participants will receive either sonelokimab, a placebo, or an existing drug (risankizumab) for comparis…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: MoonLake Immunotherapeutics AG • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 14, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a new shoulder implant restore Pain-Free movement?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study follows 60 adults who receive a total shoulder replacement using the PRIMA humeral stem, either in an anatomic or reverse configuration. The goal is to measure changes in shoulder function, pain, and quality of life over 24 months, as well as how well the implant holds…
Sponsor: Limacorporate S.p.a • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 14, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Old drug, new hope: niclosamide tested for tough childhood leukemia
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-phase trial tests niclosamide, a drug previously used for tapeworm infections, combined with standard chemotherapy in 16 children whose acute myeloid leukemia (AML) has returned or not responded to treatment. The main goal is to find a safe dose and check for side effe…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Stanford University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 14, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New cell therapy HN2301 enters human trials for autoimmune diseases
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-stage study tests a new therapy, HN2301, in 30 adults with lupus, scleroderma, or rheumatoid arthritis. The main goal is to check safety and find the right dose. Researchers will also look for early signs that the treatment helps control the disease by measuring immune…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Shenzhen MagicRNA Biotechnology Co., Ltd • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 14, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New CML drug asciminib under Real-World study
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study is watching how well asciminib works and how safe it is in adults with a type of blood cancer called chronic myeloid leukemia. It includes people who are newly diagnosed or have already tried one other treatment. The main goal is to see how many patients reach a very l…
Sponsor: Novartis Pharmaceuticals • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 14, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a Two-Drug combo tame a rare blood cancer?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis trial is testing whether combining two drugs, pacritinib and azacitidine, can help people with chronic myelomonocytic leukemia (CMML), a rare blood cancer. The study includes adults who are newly diagnosed or have had limited prior treatment. The goal is to find the safest d…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Douglas Tremblay • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 13, 2026 00:00 UTC
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A fiber supplement may help perimenopausal women — a trial puts it to the test
Disease control Recruiting nowThis trial tests whether taking inulin, a type of dietary fiber, for two weeks can improve cardiovascular health, muscle function, and the balance of gut and vaginal bacteria in perimenopausal women who are overweight or have obesity. Participants will take either inulin or a pla…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: George Washington University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 13, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Weekly shot could replace daily growth hormone for kids
Disease control Recruiting nowThis phase 3 trial compares a once-weekly growth hormone injection (lonapegsomatropin) to a daily one (somatropin) in 186 prepubertal children with growth failure due to Turner syndrome, SHOX deficiency, being small for gestational age, or idiopathic short stature. The goal is to…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Ascendis Pharma A/S • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 13, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New heart device could boost pumping power without surgery
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a small device called C-MIC that is implanted without open-heart surgery to help people with heart failure. It includes 22 adults with weak heart pumping (ejection fraction between 25% and 50%) despite standard medications. The device delivers microcurrents to th…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Berlin Heals GmbH • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 13, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New combo therapy aims to beat back relapsed leukemia after transplant
Disease control Recruiting nowThis phase 2 trial tests whether combining interferon-gamma (a protein that boosts the immune system) with donor immune cells can help patients whose acute myeloid leukemia or myelodysplastic syndromes have returned after a stem cell transplant. The study will enroll 45 adults an…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Sawa Ito, MD • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 13, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New pill could ease psoriatic arthritis pain in major trial
Disease control Recruiting nowThis Phase 3 trial tests whether the experimental drug zasocitinib (TAK-279) can reduce joint swelling and pain in people with active psoriatic arthritis. About 600 adults will receive either the drug or a placebo for up to 60 weeks. The main goal is to see if more people on the …
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Takeda • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 13, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New combo therapy for rare blood cancers put on hold
Disease control Recruiting nowThis phase 2 trial compares a drug combo (ASTX727 plus iadademstat) against ASTX727 alone for people with advanced myeloproliferative neoplasms (MPNs), a group of rare blood cancers. The study aims to see if adding iadademstat improves complete response rates. However, the trial …
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 13, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could a targeted drug boost chemo success in leukemia?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis phase II trial is testing whether adding the drug venetoclax to standard chemotherapy can improve remission rates in younger patients with intermediate-risk acute myeloid leukemia (AML). About 153 participants will receive either standard chemo or a combination with venetocl…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 13, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a Tumor-Injected drug combo outlast standard care in advanced sarcoma?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis phase 3 trial is testing whether an investigational drug called INT230-6, which combines three anti-cancer agents and is injected directly into tumors, can help people with advanced soft tissue sarcoma live longer than those receiving standard care. The study enrolls adults …
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Intensity Therapeutics, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 13, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could a targeted drug boost transplant success for tough blood cancers?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis clinical trial is testing whether adding the drug venetoclax to standard chemotherapy before a stem cell transplant can improve outcomes for people with high-risk acute myeloid leukemia (AML) or myelodysplastic syndrome (MDS). The study will enroll 324 participants and aims …
Phase: PHASE2, PHASE3 • Sponsor: M.D. Anderson Cancer Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 13, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a robotic horse improve scoliosis therapy?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis trial tests whether adding horse riding simulator sessions to standard core exercises helps teenagers with scoliosis. Participants use the simulator twice a week for 12 weeks, alongside supervised exercises. Researchers will measure changes in balance, breathing strength, qu…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Bezmialem Vakif University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 13, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug aims to build muscle in rare muscular dystrophy
Disease control Recruiting nowThis Phase 2 study tests a drug called apitegromab in 60 adults with facioscapulohumeral muscular dystrophy (FSHD), a genetic condition that causes muscle weakness. Participants will receive either the drug or a placebo every 4 weeks for a year. The main goal is to see if the dru…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Scholar Rock, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 13, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New pill could ease psoriatic arthritis without biologics
Disease control Recruiting nowThis Phase 3 study tests whether the oral drug zasocitinib (TAK-279) can improve symptoms of active psoriatic arthritis in people who have never used biologic treatments. About 1,088 adults will receive either zasocitinib, an active comparator, or a placebo for up to 60 weeks. Th…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Takeda • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 13, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could a once-every-few-weeks IV infusion tame rheumatoid arthritis?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether giving sarilumab (Kevzara) through an IV with longer intervals between doses is safe and works well for adults with moderate-to-severe rheumatoid arthritis. Participants receive the drug intravenously, with or without other standard arthritis medications.…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Sanofi • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 13, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New hope for muscle disease: experimental drug ARO-DM1 enters human trials
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a new drug called ARO-DM1 in 78 adults aged 18-65 with type 1 myotonic dystrophy, a genetic muscle disorder. The goal is to check safety and how the body processes the drug. Participants receive either ARO-DM1 or a placebo by IV or injection. It is an early-stage…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Sarepta Therapeutics, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 13, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New hope for rare muscle disease: experimental drug enters human trials
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests an experimental drug called ARO-DUX4 in people with facioscapulohumeral muscular dystrophy type 1 (FSHD1), a genetic condition that causes muscle weakness. The main goal is to check the drug's safety and how the body processes it. About 60 adults and teens will r…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Sarepta Therapeutics, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 13, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New antibody drug takes aim at rheumatoid arthritis in first human trial
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-stage trial tests a new drug called KT502 in 27 adults with moderate to severe rheumatoid arthritis. The drug is designed to deplete certain immune cells (B cells) that contribute to joint inflammation. The main goal is to check safety and find the right dose, not yet …
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Kali Therapeutics, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 13, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug combo aims to control rare blood cancer in High-Risk patients
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a combination of two drugs, azacitidine and enasidenib, in people with a high-risk blood cancer called myelodysplastic syndrome (MDS) that has a specific genetic change (IDH2 mutation). The goal is to see if the drugs can stop cancer growth and improve outcomes. …
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: M.D. Anderson Cancer Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 12, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a tailored chemo cocktail outsmart a common leukemia?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis trial is testing whether a chemotherapy combination called HAD, given at intermediate doses, works better than the standard regimen for people with a specific genetic subtype of acute myeloid leukemia (AML) known as CEBPA double-mutated. The study enrolls adults aged 14 to 5…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Institute of Hematology & Blood Diseases Hospital, China • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 12, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Bone drug tested to shield young transplant survivors from fractures
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early study tests whether giving a bone-strengthening drug called zoledronate soon after a stem cell transplant can safely prevent bone loss and fractures in children. Researchers will enroll 20 children aged 5 to 18 who are at high risk for bone problems. The goal is to see…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Children's Hospital Medical Center, Cincinnati • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 12, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can diabetes drugs tame joint inflammation in psoriatic arthritis?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis trial asks whether GLP-1 medications, commonly used for type 2 diabetes and weight loss, can better control psoriatic arthritis symptoms than nutrition counseling alone. Adults with psoriatic arthritis who also have obesity and type 2 diabetes will be randomly assigned to re…
Phase: PHASE4 • Sponsor: Medical College of Wisconsin • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 12, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug tulisokibart aims to ease psoriatic arthritis pain
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a new medicine called tulisokibart for people with active psoriatic arthritis, a condition causing joint pain and skin plaques. Researchers will compare different doses of the drug to a placebo in 140 adults to see if it improves symptoms like joint tenderness an…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 12, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a breastfeeding drug mend broken hearts after childbirth?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether bromocriptine, a drug that stops breastfeeding, can improve heart function in women newly diagnosed with peripartum cardiomyopathy (a type of heart failure after childbirth). 200 women will receive either bromocriptine or a placebo, plus standard heart fa…
Phase: PHASE4 • Sponsor: Dennis M. McNamara, MD, MS • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 12, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug HC-7366 tested for tough leukemia
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-phase trial is testing a new drug called HC-7366 in 18 adults with acute myeloid leukemia (AML) that has come back or not responded to other treatments. The main goal is to find a safe dose and check for side effects. Researchers hope this drug may offer a new option f…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: M.D. Anderson Cancer Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 12, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New hope for kids with arthritis: Long-Term drug study launches
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study is testing the long-term safety and effectiveness of the drug filgotinib in children and adolescents aged 8 to 17 with juvenile idiopathic arthritis. Participants must have already completed a previous filgotinib study and shown improvement. The goal is to see if the d…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Alfasigma S.p.A. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 12, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New Heart-Lung device could save kids with severe heart failure
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a compact heart-lung machine called Cardiohelp in 50 children with severe heart failure. The device supports the heart for up to 30 days while kids recover or await a transplant. The trial also compares two blood thinners to see which causes fewer bleeding or clo…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Stanford University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 12, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could a simple pill improve recovery after hip replacement?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether taking oral tranexamic acid for three days after hip replacement surgery can reduce pain, swelling, and help patients walk sooner. About 101 adults with end-stage osteoarthritis will receive the drug or placebo. The goal is to see if this simple pill impr…
Phase: PHASE4 • Sponsor: Mayo Clinic • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 12, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Lung-Directed chemo spray aims to stop cancer spread
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a procedure called pulmonary suffusion, which delivers the chemotherapy drug cisplatin directly to the lungs through a minimally invasive method. The goal is to control any remaining cancer cells after surgery or ablation in patients with sarcoma or colorectal ca…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Roswell Park Cancer Institute • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 12, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a simple pill stabilize blood pressure after spinal cord injury?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis trial compares two blood pressure medications—midodrine and droxidopa—against compression stockings and a placebo to see which best stabilizes blood pressure in people with spinal cord injury. Participants have a traumatic injury between C1 and T6, are at least a year post-i…
Phase: PHASE4 • Sponsor: James J. Peters Veterans Affairs Medical Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 12, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a stem cell shot rebuild Worn-Out knees?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests an experimental stem cell injection called FURESTEM-OA-Kit in people with knee osteoarthritis who previously received a placebo in an earlier trial. The goal is to see if the injection is safe and can improve knee pain, stiffness, and function. Participants will …
Sponsor: Kang Stem Biotech Co., Ltd. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 12, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New hope for kids with tough leukemia: targeted drugs added to chemo
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether adding dasatinib or venetoclax to standard chemotherapy can help more children with T-cell acute lymphoblastic leukemia or lymphoma achieve a deep remission. About 100 children and young adults aged 1 to 18 will receive one of these targeted drugs alongsi…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: St. Jude Children's Research Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 12, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can green tea gel help heal gum pockets?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis trial tests whether a gel made from green tea extract (EGCG) can improve the treatment of stage II periodontitis, a moderate form of gum disease. Thirty adults with gum pockets will receive either the gel or a placebo gel, injected into the gums after standard deep cleaning.…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Mansoura University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 12, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug aims to tame immune system in lupus and Sjogren's
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-stage trial tests an investigational drug called ABBV-319 in 36 adults with lupus or Sjogren's disease. The drug is designed to deplete overactive B cells, which are part of the immune system that cause inflammation and symptoms. Participants receive two doses by IV, 2…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: AbbVie • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 12, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can balance training ease stubborn heel pain?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis trial tests whether adding a supervised proprioception (balance) exercise program to standard stretching exercises improves pain, function, and disability in people with chronic plantar fasciitis, a common cause of heel pain. About 105 adults aged 18 to 65 with symptoms last…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Karamanoğlu Mehmetbey University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 12, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New pill shows promise for rare joint tumor in early trial
Disease control Recruiting nowThis phase 2 trial tests a daily oral drug called pimicotinib in 20 Japanese adults with tenosynovial giant cell tumor (TGCT) that cannot be removed by surgery. The study aims to see if the drug is safe, how it moves through the body, and whether it shrinks tumors. Participants t…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Merck Healthcare KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany, an affiliate of Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 12, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can targeted drug cocktails erase hidden leukemia cells?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis trial is testing whether combining various chemotherapy and targeted drugs can clear measurable residual disease (MRD) in adults with acute myeloid leukemia (AML) who are in remission but still have traces of leukemia cells. The study enrolls patients aged 14 and older with …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Institute of Hematology & Blood Diseases Hospital, China • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 12, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Promising new treatment for rare Muscle-Weakening disease enters human trials
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a drug called ublituximab for people with a rare autoimmune disease that causes severe muscle weakness. The goal is to see if adding this drug to standard treatment improves muscle strength and function more than standard treatment alone. About 30 adults with ear…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 12, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Gene-Edited cells take on lupus and scleroderma in first human test
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-stage trial tests a single infusion of CRISPR-edited immune cells (CTX112) from a healthy donor in 80 adults with severe lupus, scleroderma, or myositis that hasn't responded to standard treatments. The goal is to see if the cells are safe and can reduce disease activi…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: CRISPR Therapeutics • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 09, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can new drug cocktails beat back Hard-to-Treat leukemia?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis trial is testing several different drug combinations to find the best approach for people with acute myeloid leukemia (AML) that has not responded to treatment or has come back. The study compares the effectiveness and safety of these salvage therapies, aiming to improve rem…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Institute of Hematology & Blood Diseases Hospital, China • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 09, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a blood-derived patch strengthen cleft palate repair?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis trial compares standard cleft palate surgery alone versus surgery augmented with platelet-rich fibrin (PRF) or gentamicin-loaded PRF in 90 children and adolescents with cleft palates. The goal is to see if these biological adjuncts improve wound healing, reduce wound breakdo…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Al-Thawra Modern General Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 09, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could a cancer drug fix a bleeding disorder and prevent leukemia?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-stage trial tests imatinib, a drug already used for certain cancers, in adults with a harmful RUNX1 gene mutation. The mutation causes easy bleeding and a high risk of blood cancers. The study aims to find the best dose and see if imatinib can improve platelet function…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 09, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Spine disc injection could ease back pain without surgery
Disease control Recruiting nowThis Phase 3 trial tests whether a single injection of IDCT (rebonuputemcel), a cell therapy, can safely reduce pain and disability in people with mild to moderate lumbar disc degeneration. About 162 adults with chronic low back pain will receive either the cell injection or a sh…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: DiscGenics, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 09, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New triple therapy offers hope for AML patients
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a new combination of three drugs (venetoclax, azacitidine, and liposomal mitoxantrone) as the first treatment for adults with newly diagnosed acute myeloid leukemia (AML). About 30 participants will receive this therapy, followed by standard chemotherapy and, for…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Institute of Hematology & Blood Diseases Hospital, China • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 09, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Experimental drug TURALIO takes on tough childhood cancers in early trial
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-phase study tests the drug TURALIO (pexidartinib) in people aged 3 to 35 whose cancer has not responded to standard treatments. The goal is to find a safe dose and see if it can shrink tumors or control leukemia. Participants take a daily capsule for up to 2 years, wit…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 09, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Promising new combo therapy for infant leukemia shows potential
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether adding two targeted drugs, blinatumomab and venetoclax, to standard chemotherapy can improve outcomes for infants with a type of leukemia called acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL). About 153 infants will participate. The goal is to see if these combinatio…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 09, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Experimental gene therapy aims to help boys with rare muscle disease breathe easier
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-phase trial tests a new gene therapy called ASP2957 for X-linked myotubular myopathy (XLMTM), a rare muscle disease present at birth that often requires a ventilator to breathe. The therapy delivers a healthy copy of the MTM1 gene using a modified virus. Nine boys up t…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Astellas Gene Therapies • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 09, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug combo aims to tame tough autoimmune diseases
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests two medications, inebilizumab and blinatumomab, in adults with active lupus (with kidney inflammation) or hard-to-treat rheumatoid arthritis. The goal is to see if these drugs are safe and can help control the diseases. About 220 people will take part. This is no…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Amgen • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 09, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New hope for kids with arthritis: baricitinib Long-Term trial underway
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study looks at the long-term safety and effectiveness of the drug baricitinib for children aged 1 to 17 with juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA). It includes 190 participants who have already taken baricitinib in a previous study. Researchers will monitor side effects and ho…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Eli Lilly and Company • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 09, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New combo therapy aims to tame leukemia without lifelong pills
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether combining dasatinib with ropeginterferon can better control chronic myeloid leukemia in its early phase. About 40 adults newly diagnosed with CML will receive the drug pair to see if it improves disease control and reduces side effects. The goal is to man…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: M.D. Anderson Cancer Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 09, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Higher chemo dose may boost survival in rare leukemia subtype
Disease control Recruiting nowThis Phase 3 trial is testing whether a higher dose of the chemotherapy drug cytarabine, given with standard drugs, improves survival for people with acute myeloid leukemia (AML) that has a specific genetic change called RUNX1-RUNX1T1. The study will enroll 300 adults aged 14 to …
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Institute of Hematology & Blood Diseases Hospital, China • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 09, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a pill tackle Tough-to-Treat leukemia?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests an experimental oral medicine called CHM-029 in adults with acute myeloid leukemia (AML) that has returned or not responded to standard treatments, and that carries specific genetic changes (NPM1 mutations or KMT2A/NUP98 rearrangements). The main goals are to fin…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Charm Therapeutics • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 09, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can less be more? trial tests cutting RA medication doses
Disease control Recruiting nowThis trial asks whether people with rheumatoid arthritis who have low disease activity can safely reduce their JAK inhibitor dose without losing control of their symptoms. Participants will either follow a step-by-step dose-tapering plan or continue their usual full-dose medicati…
Phase: PHASE4 • Sponsor: University Hospital, Toulouse • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 09, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Supercharged immune cells take on tough blood cancers
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a new treatment for people with blood cancers like leukemia, lymphoma, and multiple myeloma that have returned or not responded to treatment. Participants receive chemotherapy followed by specially engineered natural killer (NK) cells from donated cord blood. The…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: M.D. Anderson Cancer Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 09, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could less be more? new trial shortens leukemia drug course for seniors
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study looks at whether giving the drug venetoclax for a shorter time, along with the combination drug ASTX727, works as well as the usual longer course for adults aged 60 and older with newly diagnosed acute myeloid leukemia (AML) who are not healthy enough for strong chemot…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 09, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Immune cell therapy takes on autoimmune diseases
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a new treatment called NKX019 for people with autoimmune diseases like systemic sclerosis, rheumatoid arthritis, and vasculitis. NKX019 uses specially engineered immune cells to target and calm overactive B cells that cause the disease. The goal is to see if it i…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Nkarta, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 09, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Gene therapy trial aims to fix heart muscle in rare genetic disease
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-stage trial tests a single dose of a gene therapy called NVC-001 in 21 adults with a genetic form of dilated cardiomyopathy (LMNA mutation). The therapy uses a harmless virus to deliver a modified gene into heart cells, aiming to protect the heart muscle. The main goal…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Nuevocor Pte. Ltd. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 09, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New hope for kids with psoriatic arthritis: apremilast trial begins
Disease control Recruiting nowThis Phase 3 study tests whether the drug apremilast (Otezla) can safely reduce joint inflammation and pain in children aged 5 to 17 with active juvenile psoriatic arthritis. About 60 participants will receive either apremilast or a placebo pill for 16 weeks. The main goal is to …
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Amgen • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 08, 2026 00:03 UTC
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Hope for rare bone disease: first drug trial launches
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a new drug called PTH-IA for Jansen's Metaphyseal Chondrodysplasia (JMC), a very rare genetic disorder that causes severe bone problems, short stature, and kidney issues. About 12 adults and children will receive the drug to see if it is safe and works. The goal …
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research (NIDCR) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 08, 2026 00:03 UTC
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New drug combo aims to improve leukemia treatment before transplant
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study is for adults with a certain type of acute myeloid leukemia (AML) who are in remission and planning a stem cell transplant. It compares a combination of two drugs, venetoclax and azacitidine, against standard high-dose chemotherapy as a 'consolidation' step before the …
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: The First Affiliated Hospital of Soochow University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 08, 2026 00:03 UTC
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New drug INCA035784 enters human testing for rare blood cancers
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-stage trial tests a new drug, INCA035784, in 120 adults with myeloproliferative neoplasms (a group of blood cancers). The main goal is to check safety and find the right dose. Participants must have a specific genetic mutation (CALR) and have tried other treatments bef…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Incyte Corporation • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 08, 2026 00:03 UTC
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Could a targeted pill boost chemo for tough blood cancer?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis Phase 3 trial tests whether adding the drug venetoclax to standard chemotherapy helps adults with newly diagnosed acute myeloid leukemia (AML) or a related high-risk condition. About 650 participants aged 18 to 75 will receive either venetoclax or a placebo alongside chemo. …
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: University of Ulm • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 08, 2026 00:03 UTC
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New knee implant aims for 10-Year durability in arthritis patients
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study is testing the LEGION Medial Stabilized knee implant in 144 people who need total knee replacement due to arthritis or joint damage. The goal is to see how well the implant holds up over 10 years without needing revision surgery. Participants will receive one of three …
Sponsor: Smith & Nephew, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 08, 2026 00:03 UTC
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New pill could boost leukemia treatment for patients with specific gene changes
Disease control Recruiting nowThis phase 3 trial tests whether adding the drug bleximenib to standard chemotherapy helps adults with a certain genetic type of acute myeloid leukemia (AML). About 875 people will get either bleximenib or a placebo alongside chemo, then be followed for 4 years. The goal is to se…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Stichting Hemato-Oncologie voor Volwassenen Nederland • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 08, 2026 00:03 UTC
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Experimental CAR t therapy targets tough childhood leukemia
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-phase trial is testing a new type of immune cell therapy called FOLR1 CAR T cells for children aged 6 and under with acute myeloid leukemia (AML) that has come back or not responded to treatment. The therapy involves taking a child's own immune cells, modifying them in…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 08, 2026 00:03 UTC
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Can a single Anti-Inflammatory injection boost jaw joint relief?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis trial tests whether adding a single injection of the anti-inflammatory drug meloxicam to a standard jaw joint washout procedure (arthrocentesis) improves outcomes for people with painful jaw joint problems. Half of the 50 adult participants will receive the combined treatmen…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Hussein Mohammed Ridha • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 08, 2026 00:03 UTC
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New drug karonudib tested in blood cancer patients
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-phase trial tests the safety of a new drug called karonudib in up to 9 adults with blood cancers like leukemia who have no standard treatment options left. The study aims to find a safe dose and look for any signs that the drug works. It is too early to know if karonud…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Thomas Helleday Foundation • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 08, 2026 00:03 UTC
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New hope for rare blood cancer: targeted drug enters final testing
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a new drug, INCA033989, against the best current treatments for people with a rare blood cancer called essential thrombocythemia who have a specific gene mutation (CALR). About 426 adults who have already tried at least one prior therapy will be randomly assigned…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Incyte Corporation • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 08, 2026 00:03 UTC
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New drug aims to halt lung damage in autoimmune patients
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether the drug nerandomilast can slow lung scarring in people with autoimmune diseases like rheumatoid arthritis or scleroderma. About 400 adults whose lung function hasn't improved with standard treatment will take either nerandomilast or a placebo twice daily…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Boehringer Ingelheim • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 08, 2026 00:03 UTC
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Can a simple wash save a tooth that hurts?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis trial tests whether using calcium hypochlorite or sodium hypochlorite to clean the pulp wound during a partial pulpotomy can improve the success of saving painful, deeply decayed permanent molars. Adults aged 18-40 with symptomatic irreversible pulpitis will undergo the proc…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Postgraduate Institute of Dental Sciences Rohtak • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 08, 2026 00:03 UTC
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Stem cell gel could offer new hope for knee arthritis sufferers
Disease control Recruiting nowThis Phase 3 trial tests whether a gel made from donated umbilical cord stem cells (CARTISTEM) can reduce pain and improve knee function better than a simple surgical cleanup (debridement) in people with knee cartilage damage and osteoarthritis. About 300 adults aged 18-75 with m…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Medipost, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 08, 2026 00:03 UTC
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Which surgery unlocks a locked jaw? a Head-to-Head test
Disease control Recruiting nowThis trial compares two surgical techniques for treating a painful jaw condition called disc displacement without reduction, where the jaw's cushioning disc slips out of place and limits mouth opening. Participants will receive either arthroscopic lysis and lavage, a procedure th…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Karolinska Institutet • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 08, 2026 00:03 UTC
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Gene therapy injection takes aim at Hard-to-Treat blood cancers
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-stage trial tests a single-dose gene therapy called VNX-101 for people with certain blood cancers (like leukemia or lymphoma) that have returned or not responded to standard treatment. The therapy delivers instructions to the body to make a protein that helps immune ce…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Vironexis Biotherapeutics Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 08, 2026 00:03 UTC
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Engineered immune cells take aim at Hard-to-Treat cancers
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-stage study tests a new treatment called NT-175 for people with advanced solid tumors (like lung, colon, or breast cancer) that have a specific mutation (TP53 R175H) and a certain immune marker (HLA-A*02:01). NT-175 is made from a patient's own immune cells, which are …
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: AstraZeneca • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 08, 2026 00:03 UTC
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Jaw pain surgery showdown: which arthroscopic technique wins?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis trial compares two arthroscopic procedures for treating painful jaw joint disc displacement with reduction. One procedure involves rinsing the joint and releasing adhesions, while the other adds further tissue adjustment. The study will see which method better improves mouth…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Karolinska Institutet • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 08, 2026 00:03 UTC
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New drug combo aims to keep High-Risk leukemia in remission before transplant
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether a combination of venetoclax and azacitidine works better than standard chemotherapy to keep high-risk acute myeloid leukemia (AML) from coming back before a stem cell transplant. About 216 adults who have already achieved remission after initial treatment…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: The First Affiliated Hospital of Soochow University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 08, 2026 00:03 UTC
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New drug aims to boost immune cells in rare blood disorder
Disease control Recruiting nowThis Phase 3 study tests whether the drug mavorixafor can reduce serious infections and increase neutrophil levels in people with chronic neutropenia—a condition where the body doesn't make enough infection-fighting white blood cells. About 176 participants will receive either ma…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: X4 Pharmaceuticals • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 08, 2026 00:03 UTC
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Promising drug combo may stop painful flare-ups in rare bone disease
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study looks at whether anti-inflammatory drugs (like anakinra or canakinumab) can reduce painful flare-ups and prevent extra bone growth in people with a rare genetic condition called fibrodysplasia ossificans progressiva (FOP). Eleven people with severe FOP will be tracked …
Sponsor: University of California, San Francisco • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 08, 2026 00:03 UTC
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New drug aims to cut blood removal in rare cancer
Disease control Recruiting nowThis trial tests rusfertide, an injected drug, in Japanese adults with polycythemia vera, a rare blood cancer that causes too many red blood cells. The goal is to see if rusfertide can keep red blood cell levels under control and reduce the need for phlebotomy (blood removal). Al…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Takeda • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 07, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Microembolization may outlast steroid shots for frozen shoulder
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study compares two treatments for frozen shoulder: a newer procedure called transcatheter arterial microembolization (TAME) and standard corticosteroid injections. TAME aims to reduce pain by blocking abnormal blood vessels in the shoulder, while steroids work by calming inf…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Shin Kong Wu Ho-Su Memorial Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 07, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug combo aims to beat back relapsed leukemia
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a new chemotherapy drug, L-Annamycin, combined with standard cytarabine in adults with acute myeloid leukemia (AML) that has come back or not responded to first treatment. About 312 participants will receive either the new drug combo or a placebo plus cytarabine.…
Phase: PHASE2, PHASE3 • Sponsor: Moleculin Biotech, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 07, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Botox for jaw pain: a shot at rewiring pain signals?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether botulinum toxin (Botox) injections into the jaw muscle can reduce pain and alter pain-related gene activity in people with painful jaw disorders. Half of the 100 participants receive Botox, the other half a placebo (saline). Researchers compare pain level…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Karolinska Institutet • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 07, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug aims to ease anemia in bone marrow cancer patients
Disease control Recruiting nowThis Phase 3 trial tests whether elritercept can improve anemia in people with myelofibrosis who are already taking ruxolitinib. About 324 participants will receive either elritercept or a placebo for at least 9 months. The main goal is to see if the drug reduces the need for red…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Takeda • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 07, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can immune therapy help rare muscle disorder?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis phase 2 trial tests whether intravenous immunoglobulin (IVIG) can help people with a rare autoimmune muscle disease called anti-HMGCR immune-mediated necrotizing myopathy. Twelve participants will receive either IVIG or a placebo every 4 weeks for 12 weeks, then all may rece…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: University of Alabama at Birmingham • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 07, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Experimental drug plus radiation aims to tackle returning head and neck cancers
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-phase trial is testing whether a drug called camonsertib, combined with a precise type of radiation, can help control head and neck cancers that have come back or cannot be removed by surgery. About 39 adults with these cancers will receive the drug along with focused …
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 07, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New collagen patch aims to speed up shoulder tear recovery
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a special collagen implant (REGENETEN) for people with partial-thickness rotator cuff tears. The goal is to see if it helps patients return to daily activities faster than the standard surgical repair. About 234 adults who have not improved after 3 months of othe…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Smith & Nephew, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 07, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New hope for rare sarcomas: chemo plus immunotherapy combo enters phase III trial
Disease control Recruiting nowThis Phase III trial tests whether adding the immunotherapy drug pembrolizumab to standard chemotherapy (doxorubicin) helps people with advanced dedifferentiated liposarcoma or undifferentiated pleomorphic sarcoma live longer without their cancer worsening. About 365 adults whose…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 07, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Sound waves vs. shoulder pain: a new procedure aims to heal torn tendons
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study is testing whether a procedure called ultrasonic tenotomy can help people with a partial tear of the supraspinatus tendon in the shoulder. The procedure uses ultrasound to guide a needle-like device that breaks up and removes damaged tendon tissue, potentially stimulat…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Mayo Clinic • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 07, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can donor immune cells fight leukemia relapse after transplant?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-phase trial is testing whether infusing natural killer (NK) cells from a healthy donor, combined with low-dose interleukin-2 (IL-2), can safely help treat acute myeloid leukemia (AML) that has returned after a stem cell transplant. The study involves about 12 adults wi…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Peking University First Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 07, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Eye implant could replace monthly shots for blinding disease
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a small, refillable implant placed in the eye that slowly releases medication for wet age-related macular degeneration (nAMD). It aims to see if refilling the implant every 24 weeks works as well as getting a standard eye injection every 4 weeks. About 68 Chinese…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Hoffmann-La Roche • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 06, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can two common drugs tame rheumatoid arthritis?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis phase 2 trial tests whether adding either diosmin or rebamipide to standard rheumatoid arthritis treatment can better reduce disease activity and improve physical function. About 66 adults with active rheumatoid arthritis will be split into three groups: one receiving standa…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Tanta University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 06, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New Bacteria-Based therapy tested for leukemia relapse prevention
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-stage trial tests a new treatment called QUAIL-100, made from a live weakened bacteria, in children and young adults with high-risk leukemia or myelodysplastic syndrome who have already had a stem cell transplant. The main goal is to check safety and side effects. Only…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Laguna Biotherapeutics, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 06, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can insulin help heal gums? a trial puts it to the test
Disease control Recruiting nowThis trial tests whether applying insulin or hyaluronic acid gel directly into gum pockets, alongside standard deep cleaning, improves healing in people with stage III periodontitis. About 45 adults with gum disease will receive one of the two gels or cleaning alone, and research…
Phase: EARLY_PHASE1 • Sponsor: Doaa Atta Aid • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 06, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New antibody GEN3018 enters first human tests for tough blood cancers
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-stage trial is testing a new antibody drug called GEN3018 in people whose acute myeloid leukemia (AML) or high-risk myelodysplastic syndrome (MDS) has come back or stopped responding to treatment. The main goal is to check safety and find the right dose. Up to 78 parti…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Genmab • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 06, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New pill aims to strengthen hearts in genetic cardiomyopathy
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests an experimental daily pill, danicamtiv, in 332 people with genetic or familial dilated cardiomyopathy (a weakened, enlarged heart). Participants take the drug or a placebo for about 6 months to see if it improves heart function and exercise ability. The goal is t…
Phase: PHASE2, PHASE3 • Sponsor: Kardigan, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 06, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New inhaled drug aims to stop lung infections in vulnerable blood cancer patients
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests an experimental inhaled drug called PUL-042 in 100 people with blood cancers or who have had a stem cell transplant and have a viral lung infection. Participants receive either the drug or a placebo three times over six days. The goal is to see if PUL-042 can red…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Pulmotect, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 06, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug could stop knee infections after replacement
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether an investigational drug called PLG0206 can prevent infections from coming back after knee replacement surgery. About 240 adults who need a special cleaning surgery (DAIR) for an infected knee joint will receive either PLG0206 or a placebo during the proce…
Phase: PHASE2, PHASE3 • Sponsor: Peptilogics • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 06, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a targeted pill boost standard therapy for hard-to-treat leukemia?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis phase 3 trial is testing whether adding revumenib, a drug that blocks a protein called menin, to the usual two-drug combination (azacitidine and venetoclax) can improve outcomes for adults newly diagnosed with acute myeloid leukemia (AML) that has a specific genetic change (…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Stichting Hemato-Oncologie voor Volwassenen Nederland • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 06, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New pill shows promise for rare bone marrow cancer
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests an experimental pill called nuvisertib for people with myelofibrosis, a rare bone marrow disorder. It is for patients whose disease is moderate to high risk and who have not responded well to standard treatments. The goal is to see if the drug is safe and can shr…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Sumitomo Pharma America, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 05, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New biologic XmAb657 enters first human tests for autoimmune conditions
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-phase trial is testing a new biologic drug called XmAb657 in 60 people, including healthy volunteers and those with autoimmune diseases like scleroderma, Sjögren's disease, and idiopathic inflammatory myopathies. The main goal is to check safety and how the body handle…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Xencor, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 05, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug duo aims to control two cancers at once
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether combining two drugs, teclistamab and daratumumab, can help people newly diagnosed with both multiple myeloma and light chain amyloidosis. About 30 adults will receive the treatment for up to 24 cycles. The goal is to see if the combo improves survival wit…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Shanghai Zhongshan Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 05, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New injection aims to tame rheumatoid arthritis
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-stage trial is testing a new biologic drug called plamotamab in 68 adults with moderate to severe rheumatoid arthritis (RA) who haven't gotten enough relief from other treatments. The drug is given as a shot under the skin, and the main goal is to see if it's safe and …
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Xencor, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 05, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New daily pill shows promise for Long-Term psoriatic arthritis control
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests the long-term safety and effectiveness of an oral drug called zasocitinib (TAK-279) in adults with active psoriatic arthritis, a condition causing joint pain and skin patches. About 1,182 participants who completed a one-year parent study will take either a lower…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Takeda • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 05, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New neck implant under study: will it ease pain and improve lives?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study is tracking 200 adults who receive the Ennovate Cervical Spinal System, a metal implant used to stabilize the neck and upper back after fractures, disc disease, or tumors. Researchers will measure changes in pain and quality of life over time. The goal is to confirm th…
Sponsor: Aesculap AG • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 05, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New hope for rare childhood cancer: drug cocktail aims to shrink tumors and prevent return
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study is for children and young adults (up to age 30) with a rare type of soft tissue cancer called non-rhabdomyosarcoma. It tests whether adding the drugs pazopanib and selinexor to standard chemotherapy can improve outcomes. Participants receive treatment tailored to their…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: St. Jude Children's Research Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 05, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Arthritis drug xeljanz XR under Real-World watch in korea
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tracks the safety and effectiveness of the arthritis drug Xeljanz XR in about 200 adults with moderate to severe rheumatoid arthritis, psoriatic arthritis, or ankylosing spondylitis. Participants take the drug as prescribed by their doctor, and researchers record any s…
Sponsor: Pfizer • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 05, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New hope for kids with relapsed leukemia: experimental drug combo enters safety trial
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-stage study tests whether adding a new drug called revumenib to two standard chemotherapy drugs is safe for children and young adults whose acute myeloid leukemia (AML) has not responded to treatment or has returned. The study involves 24 participants and aims to find …
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: St. Jude Children's Research Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 05, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a brace and targeted exercises ease spondylolisthesis pain?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether wearing a soft back brace for several weeks, combined with either stabilization or conventional exercises, can reduce pain, improve physical function, and boost quality of life in adults with spondylolisthesis. Participants are adults aged 18-65 with mild…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Medipol University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 05, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New study tracks xeljanz safety in kids with arthritis
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study looks at the safety and effectiveness of the drug Xeljanz in children aged 2 to 17 with active juvenile idiopathic arthritis or juvenile psoriatic arthritis. It is an observational study in Korean clinics, meaning doctors prescribe the drug as usual and researchers mon…
Sponsor: Pfizer • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 05, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Which biologic is best for nasal polyps? new study aims to find out
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study will compare three FDA-approved biologic drugs (dupilumab, omalizumab, and mepolizumab) in 504 adults with chronic sinusitis and nasal polyps. The goal is to see which drug works best for different patients and whether simple tests can predict who will improve the most…
Phase: PHASE4 • Sponsor: Medical University of South Carolina • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 05, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Experimental CAR-T therapy takes on lupus and more
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-stage study tests a new treatment called RD06-05, a universal CAR-T cell therapy, in up to 84 adults with autoimmune diseases like lupus, vasculitis, and scleroderma. The therapy targets and removes faulty immune cells to help control the disease. The main goal is to c…
Phase: EARLY_PHASE1 • Sponsor: Nanjing Bioheng Biotech Co., Ltd. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 05, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a Triple-Drug combo tame acute myeloid leukemia in frail patients?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis phase 2 trial is testing whether adding an experimental drug called MAX-40279 to the standard combination of venetoclax and azacitidine can help treat newly diagnosed acute myeloid leukemia (AML) in people who are not healthy enough for intensive chemotherapy. The study incl…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Maxinovel Pty., Ltd. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 05, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New trial aims to solve JIA treatment puzzle after first drug fails
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study is for children aged 2 to 17 with polyarticular juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA) whose first TNF inhibitor medication did not work well enough. It compares three different non-TNFi drugs (abatacept, tocilizumab, tofacitinib) against a second TNF inhibitor to see whi…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Duke University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 05, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a gentler gum treatment change the chemical signature of periodontitis?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis trial compares two non-surgical approaches for treating periodontitis: a minimally invasive technique (MINST) and a quadrant-by-quadrant deep cleaning (Q-SI). Researchers will measure changes in gum pocket depth and analyze the chemical makeup of fluid from the gums before a…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Catania • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 02, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a smart brain implant outsmart chronic pain?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis trial tests whether a new type of deep brain stimulation (DBS) can better relieve chronic pain that hasn't responded to other treatments. Unlike traditional DBS, which delivers constant stimulation, this approach uses a device that adapts stimulation in real time based on br…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of California, San Francisco • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 02, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could a vitamin d boost strengthen bones and mobility after neurological injury?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis trial is testing whether vitamin D supplements can improve bone density, body composition, strength, walking speed, and physical performance in people hospitalized with neurological disorders like stroke, spinal cord injury, or traumatic brain injury. Participants will recei…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Dionyssiotis, Yannis, M.D. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 02, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can 3D printing precision redefine denture comfort?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis trial tests whether different 3D printing angles and layer thicknesses affect how accurately dentures fit and how satisfied patients are. Adults aged 50 to 70 with no teeth will each receive two 3D-printed upper dentures made with the same angle but different thicknesses, in…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Tanta University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 02, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a VR headset straighten Teens' posture?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis trial tests whether virtual reality-based posture training, using a Meta Quest 3 headset, can improve the spine curvature (kyphotic angle) and quality of life in adolescents aged 13 to 18 with thoracic hyperkyphosis (a rounded upper back). Participants will receive a 12-week…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Cairo University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 02, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Electrical implant aims to restore movement after paralysis
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests an implanted electrical stimulation device designed to improve movement, standing, and walking in people with paralysis from spinal cord injury, stroke, multiple sclerosis, or traumatic brain injury. The device sends electrical signals to muscles in the trunk and…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Louis Stokes VA Medical Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 02, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Which shoulder repair works best for massive tears? a trial pits two techniques Head-to-Head
Disease control Recruiting nowThis pilot trial compares two surgical options for people with massive, irreparable rotator cuff tears that haven't improved with non-surgical treatment. One group receives a partial repair, leaving some of the tear unrepaired, while the other gets a newer procedure called superi…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 01, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Which thumb arthritis surgery works best? a Head-to-Head trial aims to find out
Disease control Recruiting nowThis trial compares three common surgical procedures for thumb basal joint arthritis: trapeziectomy with ligament reconstruction, trapeziectomy with suture suspensionplasty, and arthroscopic trapeziectomy alone. The goal is to see which technique best restores grip and pinch stre…
Sponsor: Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 01, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can barbed sutures improve healing in obese neck surgery patients?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis trial investigates whether barbed sutures are a safe and effective way to close deep tissue incisions in obese patients undergoing posterior cervical spine surgery. Researchers will measure changes in spinal function, neck disability, and pain levels, as well as monitor for …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Xijing Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 01, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a tailored surgical approach improve outcomes for spinal stenosis?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether a precise, individualized version of a common spinal surgery can safely improve function and reduce pain in people with cervical spinal stenosis. Researchers will compare outcomes in 500 patients who receive the standardized open-door procedure with a tit…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Xijing Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 01, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Blood-Derived shot may mend Worn-Out knees
Disease control Recruiting nowThis trial tests whether injections of platelet-rich plasma (PRP) — a concentrate from a person's own blood — can repair knee osteoarthritis and injuries to cartilage, meniscus, and ligaments. Researchers will compare PRP against standard hyaluronic acid injections in 300 adults …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Xijing Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 01, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Spine surgery secrets: opening angle may determine recovery
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study looks at how the angle of the opened bone and other surgical details affect recovery in people with cervical spinal stenosis who undergo a single open-door surgery. Researchers will review records from 500 patients across multiple centers to see which factors lead to b…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Xijing Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 01, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Personalized maintenance therapy: a smarter way to treat advanced cancer?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis phase II trial is testing whether continuing targeted therapy or immunotherapy based on a tumor's molecular profile can benefit patients with advanced solid tumors that have stopped responding to prior treatment. After an initial treatment period, patients whose disease is s…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Centre Leon Berard • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 31, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a common antibiotic beat MRSA in kids? a trial puts TMP-SMX to the test
Disease control Recruiting nowThis trial compares two oral antibiotics—trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole (TMP-SMX) and clindamycin—to see which works better for children with invasive MRSA infections, such as bone, joint, or deep tissue infections. About 100 children aged 60 days to 18 years will take one of the …
Phase: PHASE4 • Sponsor: Indiana University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 31, 2026 00:00 UTC
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A new ligament-tethering technique may spare spine patients from fusion surgery
Disease control Recruiting nowThis trial tests whether a novel surgical technique called vertebropexy—which uses a donor ligament to stabilize the spine—can match or outperform standard decompression or fusion surgery for degenerative lumbar spinal disease. The study enrolls adults needing single- or two-leve…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Balgrist University Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 30, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Tooth enamel regrown with a gel? a new trial explores a drill-free fix for early decay.
Disease control Recruiting nowThis pilot trial tests a gel called Epinamel that aims to regrow tooth enamel naturally by using minerals from saliva. It includes 20 people who just had their braces removed and have white spot lesions—early signs of decay—on both sides of their mouth. The gel is applied to one …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Mintech Bio Ltd • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 30, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a targeted pill stall advanced sarcomas?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis phase II trial is testing whether abemaciclib, a targeted cancer drug, can slow the growth of advanced bone and soft tissue sarcomas that have a specific alteration in the CDK pathway. Participants take the pill twice daily until their disease worsens or side effects become …
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Medical College of Wisconsin • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 30, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a pomegranate peel gel boost gum healing?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis trial tests whether a gel made from pomegranate peel extract, placed directly into deep gum pockets after a standard deep cleaning, can improve healing in people with moderate to advanced gum disease (periodontitis). Thirty-two adults will receive the gel on one side of the …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: gehad samy • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 26, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Glow-in-the-Mouth rinse could catch cavities before they start
Diagnosis Recruiting nowThis study tests whether a fluorescent starch nano-particle mouth rinse, combined with saliva biomarkers, can detect the earliest stages of tooth decay more accurately than a traditional visual exam. Sixty adults with at least one suspected early enamel lesion will be evaluated u…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Menoufia University • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Aug 14, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Back pain or blocked arteries? new study aims to tell them apart
Diagnosis Recruiting nowThis study will check how common peripheral artery disease (PAD) is in people who need surgery for lumbar spinal stenosis (LSS). Both conditions can cause leg pain, making PAD hard to spot. Researchers will use a special CT scan to find PAD and compare it with simpler tests like …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Rennes University Hospital • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Aug 14, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Ultrasound and EMG may tell inflammatory from mechanical shoulder issues
Diagnosis Recruiting nowThis study compares muscle thickness around the shoulder blade in people with early ankylosing spondylitis (an inflammatory condition) versus those with mechanical shoulder blade movement problems. Researchers use ultrasound and electromyography (EMG) to see if they can tell the …
Sponsor: Tanta University • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Aug 13, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a simple blood test catch Cushing's earlier?
Diagnosis Recruiting nowThis study aims to improve how doctors diagnose Cushing's syndrome, a condition caused by too much cortisol. Researchers will test the accuracy of the desmopressin stimulation test in 140 people aged 18-70 who have or may have Cushing's, plus healthy volunteers. Participants will…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK) • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Aug 12, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Light at the end of the tunnel for pelvic pain diagnosis?
Diagnosis Recruiting nowThis study is testing a new device that uses near-infrared light to measure pelvic floor muscle fitness in women with myofascial pelvic pain, a condition that affects up to 26% of women. The goal is to create a simple, non-invasive diagnostic tool that could replace the need for …
Sponsor: University of California, Los Angeles • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Aug 06, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Glowing dye could help surgeons remove sarcomas in one go
Diagnosis Recruiting nowThis study tests whether a dye called indocyanine green can help surgeons see if any cancer remains after removing a sarcoma. About 50 adults with bone or soft tissue sarcoma will receive the dye during surgery, and the surgeon will check for glowing areas that might indicate lef…
Sponsor: Mayo Clinic • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Aug 06, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New imaging agent could spot hidden heart disease
Diagnosis Recruiting nowThis study tests whether a radioactive tracer called Florbetaben F18 can reliably detect amyloid deposits in the heart using PET scans. Researchers will scan 15 people with and without cardiac amyloidosis twice to see if the results are consistent. The goal is to improve diagnosi…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Lantheus Germany GmbH • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Aug 05, 2026 00:00 UTC
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A quick test for septic arthritis in kids — could it save joints?
Diagnosis Recruiting nowThis study tests whether proteins in joint fluid, such as alpha-defensin, can quickly and accurately detect bacterial joint infections (septic arthritis) in children. Currently, doctors rely on cultures that take days, forcing tough decisions about emergency surgery. The trial co…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Hospital for Special Surgery, New York • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jul 31, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a radioactive peptide spot hidden amyloid in the heart?
Diagnosis Recruiting nowThis Phase 1 trial is testing a new radioactive tracer called 99mTc-p5+14 to see how it spreads through the body and how much radiation it delivers. The study includes healthy volunteers and people with AL or ATTR systemic amyloidosis, a condition where abnormal protein deposits …
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: University of Tennessee Graduate School of Medicine • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jul 26, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a Low-Dose antifungal shield vulnerable patients from deadly fungal infections?
Prevention Recruiting nowThis study looks at whether a low dose of the antifungal drug liposomal amphotericin B can prevent serious fungal infections in adults with blood cancers or who have had stem cell transplants and have a prolonged low white blood cell count (neutropenia). The trial enrolls 30 pati…
Sponsor: Haikou Affiliated Hospital of Central South University Xiangya School of Medicine • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Aug 15, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug aims to stop rare genetic disease before it strikes
Prevention Recruiting nowThis phase 3 trial tests whether acoramidis can prevent or delay transthyretin amyloidosis (ATTR) in 587 adults who carry a faulty gene but have no symptoms yet. ATTR causes sticky plaques to build up in the heart and nerves, leading to heart failure and nerve damage. Acoramidis …
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Eidos Therapeutics, a BridgeBio company • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Aug 06, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New injection could ease jaw pain better than standard treatment
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study compares a new injection of liquid phase concentrated growth factor (LPCGF) to standard arthrocentesis (joint washing) for people with painful jaw clicking and limited mouth opening due to a displaced disc. Thirty-two adults aged 18-45 with unilateral disc displacement…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Horus University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Aug 18, 2026 01:00 UTC
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Heel pain breakthrough? study tests nerve combo treatment
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study looks at whether treating an extra nerve in the foot can improve pain relief for people with long-term heel pain. About 48 adults will receive a standard nerve treatment, with half also getting treatment on a second nerve. Researchers will measure pain and foot functio…
Sponsor: Diskapi Teaching and Research Hospital • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Aug 18, 2026 01:00 UTC
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Can a laser beam ease pain after Root-End surgery?
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis trial tests whether photobiomodulation (PBM), a type of low-level laser therapy, can reduce pain and improve healing after endodontic microsurgery—a procedure to treat infections at the tip of a tooth root. About 90 adults needing this surgery will receive either real PBM or…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: The University of Texas Health Science Center, Houston • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Aug 18, 2026 01:00 UTC
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Can a daily supplement ease the toll of duchenne muscular dystrophy?
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis pilot study tests whether VM100, a nutritional supplement made from ten natural ingredients, can improve quality of life for people with Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD). About 20 participants aged 8 and older will take VM100 or a placebo for 10 weeks. Researchers will meas…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Florida • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Aug 18, 2026 01:00 UTC
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Could your own fat ease shoulder arthritis pain?
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study compares injections of a patient's own processed fat tissue (MFAT) against standard steroid shots for shoulder osteoarthritis. Researchers will track pain, function, and quality of life in 48 adults aged 25-75. The goal is to see if the fat injection provides better or…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Stanford University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Aug 18, 2026 01:00 UTC
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New weekly shot could shed pounds and ease knee pain
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis Phase 3 study tests a once-weekly injection called NNC0487-0111 in 400 adults who are overweight or obese and have knee osteoarthritis. The goal is to see if it helps with weight loss and reduces knee pain compared to a placebo. Participants receive either the active drug or…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Novo Nordisk A/S • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Aug 18, 2026 01:00 UTC
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Can a meditation practice curb Post-Surgery pain and opioid use?
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis trial tests whether a brief course of savoring meditation—a practice that generates positive emotions—can reduce pain and improve reward system function in people undergoing knee replacement for osteoarthritis. Half of the 150 participants will receive this meditation traini…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Virginia • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Aug 18, 2026 01:00 UTC
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New study tests online therapy to ease stress for parents of kids with RASopathies
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests whether Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), delivered through a smartphone app, can help caregivers of children with RASopathies (like Neurofibromatosis type 1 and Noonan syndrome) cope with parenting stress. The trial is fully remote and involves 70 adult c…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Aug 16, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Tailored exercise may ease symptoms of rare blood cancer
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests whether a 3-month personalized exercise program can improve quality of life, fitness, and symptoms in people with myeloproliferative neoplasms (MPN), a group of rare blood cancers. About 80 participants will be randomly assigned to either start the exercise progr…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Hannover Medical School • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Aug 16, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can heat melt away lipomas without a scalpel?
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis trial tests whether radiofrequency ablation (RFA) can safely and effectively treat superficial lipomas—benign fatty lumps under the skin—without leaving a scar. Instead of cutting out the lipoma, a thin needle delivers heat to melt it, guided by ultrasound. The study will me…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Columbia University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Aug 16, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can computer games clear the fog? new study tests brain training for ME/CFS
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study compares two brain-training programs for adults with ME/CFS who experience brain fog. Both programs include computer games and a mild nerve stimulation device, but one focuses on processing speed and daily tasks while the other emphasizes relaxation and healthy habits.…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Alabama at Birmingham • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Aug 16, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New knee pain drug enters human testing
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis early-stage study tests a drug called CX-011 for moderate to severe knee osteoarthritis pain. About 72 adults aged 18-75 with knee osteoarthritis will receive the drug via injection into the knee joint. The main goals are to check safety and tolerability, and to see if it re…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: CarthroniX, Inc. • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Aug 15, 2026 00:00 UTC
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One and done: new study tests Single-Visit radiation for bone metastases
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests whether a single, quick radiation session can treat painful bone metastases without the usual planning visit. About 40 adults with cancer and one or two painful bone spots will get one dose of radiation in a single trip to the hospital. The goal is to see if this…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Utah • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Aug 15, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Healing harmonies: music therapy aims to ease stem cell transplant recovery
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests an online music therapy program that combines mindfulness and music to help people recovering from stem cell transplants for blood cancers. Researchers want to see if it can improve quality of life, reduce pain, fatigue, anxiety, and depression, and possibly spee…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Miami • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Aug 15, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Robot knee surgery showdown: can skipping the scan still deliver?
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study compares two robot-assisted knee replacement methods for people with severe knee arthritis. One method uses a CT scan to plan the surgery (image-based), while the other uses a simpler approach without a scan (imageless). The goal is to see if the imageless method works…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Medical University of Warsaw • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Aug 15, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Gum surgery showdown: which stitch heals best?
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study compares two types of stitches (NOVOSYN quick and MONOSYN quick) used in gum surgery to see if they heal equally well. About 84 adults having gum surgery will be randomly assigned one of the two stitches. The main goal is to check early healing signs like skin regrowth…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Aesculap AG • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Aug 15, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Blocking knee blood vessels may offer new pain relief for severe osteoarthritis
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis trial tests whether genicular artery embolization (GAE), a procedure that blocks certain blood vessels in the knee, can reduce persistent pain in people with severe knee osteoarthritis who haven't found relief from conservative treatments and may not be candidates for surger…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: King Abdullah International Medical Research Center • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Aug 15, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can education boost exercise compliance for chronic pain sufferers?
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis trial tests whether adding a structured patient education program to standard physical therapy helps people with chronic low back pain, knee osteoarthritis, or shoulder pain stick to their prescribed home exercises. Participants will be randomly assigned to receive either st…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Aug 15, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a digestive enzyme combo beat standard painkillers for root canal pain?
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis trial tests three pain-relief approaches after a single-visit root canal in people with symptomatic irreversible pulpitis, a painful tooth condition. Participants receive either acetaminophen, an NSAID, or a combination of trypsin-chymotrypsin with acetaminophen for three da…
Phase: EARLY_PHASE1 • Sponsor: Dow University of Health Sciences • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Aug 14, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could an antidepressant curb opioid use after knee surgery?
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests whether the antidepressant duloxetine can help reduce opioid painkiller use after knee replacement surgery. About 150 adults with knee osteoarthritis will receive either duloxetine or a placebo before and after surgery. The goal is to see if duloxetine lowers opi…
Phase: PHASE4 • Sponsor: Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Aug 14, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Light-Activated nails could ease pain from pelvic cancer spread
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis early-phase trial is testing whether a minimally invasive procedure using special light-activated nails can help stabilize the pelvis in people whose cancer has spread to the bone around the hip socket. Fifty adults with confirmed cancer and visible pelvic metastases will be…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: M.D. Anderson Cancer Center • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Aug 14, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Massage guns vs. manual therapy: which eases shoulder pain better?
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis trial compares two hands-on therapies—percussion massage with a handheld device and instrument-assisted soft tissue mobilization—when added to standard physiotherapy for people with shoulder impingement syndrome. About 48 adults aged 40–60 with confirmed impingement will be …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Emre DANSUK • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Aug 14, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can cutting carbs curb knee pain? a diet trial puts it to the test
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study investigates whether a low-carbohydrate diet can reduce pain and improve quality of life in adults with knee osteoarthritis, compared to a standard USDA-recommended diet. Participants will follow a 6-week diet plan with all meals provided, and researchers will measure …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Alabama at Birmingham • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Aug 14, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Ancient herbs, modern relief? a patch takes on heel pain
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis trial tests whether a new patch made from traditional Chinese herbs (CDAM) can reduce pain and improve function in people with plantar fasciitis, a common cause of heel pain. About 120 adults with heel pain lasting over six weeks will receive either the herbal patch or a sta…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Chinese University of Hong Kong • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Aug 14, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Talking about the end: could guided conversations reduce futile cancer treatments?
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis trial tests a program called ACT, which trains doctors and nurses to have compassionate, structured conversations with blood cancer patients and their families about end-of-life care. The goal is to help patients understand their prognosis and make informed decisions, potent…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Christoffer Johansen • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Aug 14, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New radiation technique may ease cancer bone pain better than standard therapy
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis phase 3 trial tests whether a precise, high-dose radiation technique (SBRT) provides better pain relief than standard radiation for cancer patients with painful bone metastases not in the spine. About 230 adults with solid tumors and moderate to severe pain will be randomly …
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Canadian Cancer Trials Group • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Aug 13, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can magnetic pulses ease depression and pain together?
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests whether a non-invasive brain stimulation technique called rTMS can improve symptoms of major depression and chronic pain at the same time. Fifty-four adults with moderate depression and pain will receive 30 sessions of active rTMS over several weeks. Researchers …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of California, Los Angeles • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Aug 13, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New injection aims to ease arthritis pain in joints
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis early-stage study tests a new drug called F8IL10, given as an injection directly into the joint, for people with rheumatoid arthritis. The main goal is to find a safe dose and see if it helps reduce joint pain and swelling. About 42 adults with active arthritis in a knee, an…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Philogen S.p.A. • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Aug 13, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Which shoulder exercise works best? new study aims to find out
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study compares two types of full can exercises—concentric and eccentric—for people with partial rotator cuff tears. Sixty participants will do one type of exercise plus standard physiotherapy for 6 weeks. Researchers will measure changes in shoulder muscle structure, pain, a…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Firat University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Aug 13, 2026 00:00 UTC
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A gentle touch against coughs and colds: could manual therapy shorten respiratory illness?
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests whether adding lymphatic pump osteopathic manipulative therapy (OMT) to standard care helps older adults recover faster from respiratory illnesses like bronchitis, sinusitis, or pneumonia. Participants aged 65 to 100 with a new respiratory diagnosis will receive …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Geisinger Clinic • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Aug 13, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can sound waves outperform needles for Jumper's knee?
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis trial compares two non-surgical treatments for jumper's knee, a common overuse injury causing knee pain. Half the participants will receive extracorporeal shockwave therapy, which uses sound waves to stimulate healing, while the other half will receive dry needling, which in…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Riphah International University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Aug 13, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Which knee exercise works best for anterior knee pain? new study aims to find out
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study compares three types of knee-strengthening exercises (isometric, isotonic, and eccentric) in 90 adults aged 18-40 with patellofemoral pain syndrome. Participants will do their assigned exercises three times a week for 8 weeks, alongside standard physiotherapy. Research…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Firat University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Aug 13, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could a few needles ease your jaw pain?
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests whether adding dry needling to standard physical therapy helps people with jaw pain (TMJ dysfunction). One hundred adults will either get standard rehab alone or rehab plus dry needling. Researchers will measure pain, jaw movement, and quality of life to see if t…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Palacky University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Aug 13, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Freeze or zap? new trial tests Drug-Free pain relief for stubborn knee arthritis
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study compares two minimally invasive procedures—cryoneurolysis (freezing nerves) and radiofrequency (using electric pulses)—to relieve knee pain in adults with osteoarthritis who haven't responded to standard treatments like painkillers or physical therapy. Sixty participan…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Tanta University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Aug 13, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Virtual park cycling could slow muscle decline in children
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests whether cycling while using a virtual park app can slow the loss of motor function in children and teens with neuromuscular diseases like muscular dystrophy. Twenty-two participants will first receive standard care for 3 months, then use the virtual park bike 3 t…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Istituto di Sistemi e Tecnologie Industriali Intelligenti per il Manifatturiero Avanzato • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Aug 13, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a liquid adhesive make clubfoot treatment stick better?
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests whether applying Mastisol, a liquid adhesive, during clubfoot casting helps babies with clubfeet get better faster and with fewer problems. Researchers will compare outcomes like how many weeks of casting are needed and how often complications like sores or swell…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Wisconsin, Madison • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Aug 12, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could adding cupping to acupuncture double shoulder pain relief?
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests whether combining electroacupuncture with vacuum cupping therapy works better than electroacupuncture alone for shoulder tendinitis. Fifty-four adults with shoulder pain and stiffness will receive either electroacupuncture alone or electroacupuncture plus cupping…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Medicine and Pharmacy at Ho Chi Minh City • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Aug 12, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can an online course ease fatigue in autoimmune disease?
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests an online wellness course that teaches diet, exercise, stress reduction, and self-care to people with rheumatoid arthritis, lupus, Sjogren's syndrome, and similar conditions. Researchers want to see if the program reduces fatigue and improves quality of life. Abo…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Terry L. Wahls • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Aug 12, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Magic mushrooms tested for depression in veterans with spinal injuries
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests whether psilocybin (the active ingredient in magic mushrooms) is safe and tolerable for veterans with spinal cord injury who also have depression. Thirty participants will receive low, medium, or high doses and be monitored for side effects like pain, muscle spas…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: James J. Peters Veterans Affairs Medical Center • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Aug 12, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Needles and light: a new attack on muscle pain?
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis trial tests whether dry needling and low-level laser microcurrent electrical stimulation can reduce pain and inflammation in people with acute myofascial pain syndrome in the upper trapezius muscle. Participants are randomly assigned to receive one of these treatments, a com…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Udayana University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Aug 12, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Smart bandage zaps chronic wounds to speed healing
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis pilot study tests a new flexible bandage called exciflex that delivers mild electrical stimulation to chronic wounds that won't heal normally. The study includes 16 veterans with diabetes or spinal cord injury who have lower leg wounds. The bandage is designed to work for up…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: VA Office of Research and Development • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Aug 12, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Which nerve drug wins the battle against Post-Surgical knee pain?
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis trial asks whether mirogabalin or pregabalin provides better pain relief after total knee replacement surgery. Adults aged 50-85 with knee osteoarthritis will take one of the two drugs for two weeks after surgery. Researchers will measure pain scores, morphine use, and knee …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Thammasat University Hospital • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Aug 09, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can light therapy unlock stiff fingers?
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis trial tests whether adding low-level laser therapy to a standard splint can ease the pain and locking of trigger finger, a common hand condition. About 91 people with trigger finger will receive either real laser treatment or a sham (inactive) laser, three times a week for f…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Dokuz Eylul University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Aug 09, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could fixing sleep before knee surgery cut Long-Term pain?
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests whether improving sleep before total knee replacement surgery can reduce pain after the operation. Adults aged 60 and older with knee osteoarthritis and sleep difficulties will receive either cognitive-behavioral therapy for insomnia, bright light therapy, or a c…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Johns Hopkins University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Aug 09, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can specialized exercise ease knee arthritis disability?
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis trial tests whether eccentric strengthening exercises or low-load blood flow restriction training can improve muscle function, strength, and daily mobility in people with knee osteoarthritis. Participants aged 40 to 70 with mild to moderate knee arthritis will follow a four-…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Riphah International University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Aug 09, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Toothpaste showdown: new study pits three formulas against sensitive teeth
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis Phase 3 trial compares three different toothpaste technologies for relieving tooth sensitivity (dentin hypersensitivity). About 132 adults with sensitive teeth will brush with one of three toothpastes: one with 8% arginine, one with 8% arginine plus zinc, or one with 5% calc…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Colgate Palmolive • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Aug 09, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Early rehab after spine surgery: could two weeks be better than six?
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study looks at whether starting physical therapy two weeks after cervical spine surgery helps adults with degenerative myelopathy recover walking, balance, and strength better than waiting six weeks. Twenty participants will be randomly assigned to start rehab at either two …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Alberta • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Aug 09, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a simple hydrogen drink ease chronic fatigue?
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis trial tests whether drinking hydrogen-rich water for 16 weeks can reduce fatigue and improve physical functioning in people with ME/CFS (chronic fatigue syndrome). Half of the 80 participants will receive the active supplement, while the other half gets a placebo. The study …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Fred Friedberg • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Aug 09, 2026 00:00 UTC
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One-Shot gene therapy could ease knee arthritis pain for years
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis Phase 2 trial tests a single injection of a gene therapy called PCRX-201 in 135 adults aged 45–80 with painful knee osteoarthritis. Participants receive one of two doses or a placebo, then are monitored for safety and pain relief over 5 years. The goal is to see if the injec…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Pacira Pharmaceuticals, Inc • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Aug 09, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can playing a video game fix your bathroom troubles?
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests whether a game-based biofeedback therapy can improve quality of life and sleep in people with dyssynergic defecation, a condition where pelvic floor muscles don't relax properly during bowel movements. Thirty-six adults will either receive the game-based therapy …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Kocaeli University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Aug 09, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Putting Patients' priorities first: a new approach to ease the burden of multiple chronic illnesses
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis pilot study tests a care model called Patient Priorities Care (PPC) for older African Americans with heart disease plus other chronic conditions like diabetes or COPD. The approach shifts focus from treating each disease separately to aligning care with what matters most to …
Sponsor: University of Alabama at Birmingham • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Aug 08, 2026 00:03 UTC
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Can shock waves or electrotherapy ease Menopause-Linked tennis elbow?
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis trial tests whether a combination of electrotherapy (low-level laser and interferential current) or shock wave therapy, alongside stretching and strengthening exercises, can reduce pain and improve grip strength in menopausal women with tennis elbow. The study includes 45 wo…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: October 6 University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Aug 08, 2026 00:03 UTC
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New daily pill could ease knee pain and help weight loss in obesity
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests a once-daily pill called orforglipron in 800 adults with obesity or overweight who also have painful knee osteoarthritis. The goal is to see if the drug reduces knee pain and improves physical function over about 74 weeks. Participants will be randomly assigned t…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Eli Lilly and Company • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Aug 08, 2026 00:03 UTC
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Spine radiation study aims to cut fracture risk
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests whether giving spine radiation in one session or two sessions better prevents bone fractures in people with cancer that has spread to the spine. About 130 adults with spine tumors will receive either one or two focused radiation treatments. The goal is to find wh…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Case Comprehensive Cancer Center • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Aug 08, 2026 00:03 UTC
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New weekly shot aims to ease arthritic knee pain and shed pounds
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis Phase 3 study tests a once-weekly injection called eloralintide in 900 adults with osteoarthritis of the knee who are also overweight or obese. The goal is to see if it reduces knee pain and helps with weight loss compared to a placebo. Participants will be in the study for …
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Eli Lilly and Company • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Aug 08, 2026 00:03 UTC
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At-Home rehab for back pain: no therapist needed?
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests whether tele-rehabilitation—guided video sessions with self-massage, stretches, and posture tips—can reduce pain and improve neck movement in people with rhomboid trigger points. Thirty-six adults with neck and upper back pain will be randomly assigned to either …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Riphah International University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Aug 08, 2026 00:03 UTC
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Micro-Choices, macro impact? a novel behavioral approach takes on fatigue
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis trial tests whether a program built around small, deliberate choices — called micro-choices — can help people with persistent fatigue, including those with long COVID. Participants attend a four-day group workshop and receive three weeks of digital support to build new habit…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University Hospital, Basel, Switzerland • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Aug 08, 2026 00:03 UTC
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Phone app aims to speed recovery after hip, knee, and spine surgery
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests whether a mobile app can help patients do simple in-bed exercises after orthopedic surgery for spine, hip, or knee problems. About 100 participants will use the app or receive usual care. Researchers will measure how well patients recover their ability to move an…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Yale University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Aug 07, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could gentle manual therapy unlock relief for chronic jaw pain?
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis trial tests whether a specific type of manual therapy, based on the Fascial Distortion Model, can reduce pain and improve function in people with temporomandibular disorders (TMD), which cause jaw, face, or neck pain. Participants are randomly assigned to receive either the …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Karabuk University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Aug 07, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Gum graft recovery: which palatal shield hurts least?
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests three different methods to protect the roof of the mouth after a gum graft. Fifty-six adults will rate their pain, swelling, and bleeding using a simple scale. The goal is to find which protection technique makes healing most comfortable.
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Virginia Commonwealth University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Aug 07, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can simple exercises or TENS ease diabetic shoulder pain?
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis trial compares two non-drug approaches—isometric strengthening exercises and transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS)—to see which better relieves shoulder pain and improves movement in people with type 2 diabetes. Adults aged 40-65 with diabetes-related frozen sho…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Kafrelsheikh University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Aug 07, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Shock wave or splint? new study tests best treatment for trigger finger
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study compares two common treatments for trigger finger: shock wave therapy and a finger splint. Researchers will enroll 54 adults with early-stage trigger finger to see which approach better reduces pain and improves hand function. The goal is to find out if shock wave ther…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Hacettepe University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Aug 07, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New rehab approach aims to get young athletes back in the game pain-free
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests a 12-week individualized rehabilitation program for youth athletes aged 10–17 with Osgood-Schlatter disease (knee pain) or Sever disease (heel pain). The program includes education, pain monitoring, and tailored exercises. Researchers want to see if it's feasible…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Medical University of Gdansk • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Aug 06, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New gel injection aims to soothe sore tendons
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study is testing a gel called OSTENIL TENDON to see if it safely reduces pain and improves movement in people with tendon problems. Researchers will enroll 84 adults with one of four types of tendinopathy. The main goal is to measure pain changes three months after treatment…
Sponsor: TRB Chemedica AG • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Aug 06, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could a mix of moves and mindset ease frozen shoulder?
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests whether a combination of special joint mobilizations, pain education, and core exercises can reduce pain and improve shoulder function in people with frozen shoulder. Thirty-six adults with the condition will be randomly assigned to either this new program or sta…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Yeditepe University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Aug 06, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Laser light may soothe growing pains in young athletes
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests whether low-level laser therapy (a painless light treatment) can reduce knee or heel pain in active kids aged 10–17 with Osgood-Schlatter or Sever disease. About 30 young athletes will receive either real laser or a sham (fake) treatment over two weeks. Researche…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Medical University of Gdansk • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Aug 06, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a VR headset replace the Dentist's drill of fear?
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests whether wearing a virtual reality headset during dental procedures can reduce pain and anxiety compared to standard care. Adults needing similar fillings on both sides of their mouth will receive one side with VR distraction and the other without, allowing a dire…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Qassim University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Aug 02, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can Mountain-Air breathing boost leg strength after spinal injury?
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis trial tests whether brief, controlled episodes of breathing lowered oxygen — similar to being on a tall mountain — can improve leg strength and reaction time in people with incomplete spinal cord injury. Participants will receive different doses of this low-oxygen therapy or…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Milap Sandhu • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Aug 02, 2026 00:00 UTC
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A simple diet and muscle relaxant may sharpen views in scarless hysterectomy
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis trial tests whether a three-day low-residue diet and deeper muscle relaxation, alone or together, can improve the surgical view during vNOTES hysterectomy (a scarless procedure through the vagina). The study involves 160 women having hysterectomy for non-cancer conditions. R…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Fatih Sultan Mehmet Training and Research Hospital • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Aug 01, 2026 00:00 UTC
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3D-Printed dental guide aims to boost precision in Root-End surgery
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis trial tests whether a custom 3D-printed surgical guide can improve the accuracy of apicoectomy—a procedure to remove the tip of a tooth root after a failed root canal. Participants will have the guided surgery and then report pain and swelling at 1, 3, and 7 days. At 6 month…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Medicine and Pharmacy at Ho Chi Minh City • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jul 31, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a simple pressure-sensing device beat foam rolling for knee arthritis pain?
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis trial tests whether pressure biofeedback training—using a device that shows how hard you press—can reduce pain and improve muscle function better than bolster foam rolling in people with knee osteoarthritis. Forty-eight participants with moderate knee arthritis will do one o…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Lahore University of Biological and Applied Sciences • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jul 30, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Zapping nerves before knee surgery may cut pain — trial puts it to the test
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis trial tests whether a nerve-blocking procedure called genicular nerve radiofrequency ablation, done two to six weeks before total knee replacement, can reduce postoperative pain and improve function. The study includes adults aged 18 to 60 who are scheduled for knee replacem…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Anesthesiology department Iris South Hospitals • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jul 29, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could a walk a day keep brain fog away after a stem cell transplant?
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests whether a tailored physical activity program can help older adults maintain thinking and memory after a stem cell transplant for blood cancers. Participants aged 60 and older will follow a progressive, light-to-moderate exercise plan with support from therapists …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Nebraska • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jul 29, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can men with spinal cord injury father children? a new study explores fertility options
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study aims to understand and improve fertility in men with spinal cord injury. Researchers will collect and analyze semen samples from participants to assess sperm count, motility, and other factors, and correlate these with patient characteristics. The goal is to help men w…
Sponsor: University of Miami • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 18, 2026 01:00 UTC
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500 patients to help unlock secrets of knee recovery
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study will follow 500 people with knee injuries or knee osteoarthritis who receive standard care at a hospital in China. Researchers will collect medical history, imaging, and function tests at the start and then again at 6, 12, and 24 months. The goal is to better understan…
Sponsor: Ningbo No.2 Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 18, 2026 01:00 UTC
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Massive study aims to uncover cancer secrets in rare bone marrow diseases
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis natural history study follows up to 4,000 people with inherited bone marrow failure syndromes (IBMFS) and their families to learn why they are prone to certain cancers. Researchers will track health over time, collect genetic samples, and look for clues that separate those w…
Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 18, 2026 01:00 UTC
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Massive spine device registry launches to see how medtronic tools perform in real surgeries
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study will follow 1,000 people receiving Medtronic spinal or cranial devices during routine surgery. Researchers will track outcomes like fusion success, pain relief, and device safety for up to two years. The goal is to gather real-world data on how these already-approved p…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Medtronic Spinal and Biologics • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 18, 2026 01:00 UTC
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Scientists track rare gene variant to unlock blood disorder mysteries
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study follows people of all ages who have or may have a RUNX1 gene variant, which can cause bleeding problems and increase the risk of blood cancers. Researchers will collect medical history, blood samples, and bone marrow over many years to understand how the condition deve…
Sponsor: National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 18, 2026 01:00 UTC
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New imaging study aims to unlock secrets of human movement
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study uses MRI and ultrasound to watch how muscles, tendons, and bones work together when you move. Researchers hope to learn what normal and injured movement looks like, which could lead to better ways to diagnose and treat problems like knee pain. Healthy volunteers and pe…
Sponsor: National Institutes of Health Clinical Center (CC) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 18, 2026 01:00 UTC
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Can your genes predict eye damage from a common arthritis drug?
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at whether certain genes make some people more likely to develop eye damage from the drug Plaquenil, which is used for autoimmune diseases like lupus and rheumatoid arthritis. Researchers will compare people who have had eye damage from Plaquenil with those who h…
Sponsor: National Eye Institute (NEI) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 18, 2026 01:00 UTC
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New study aims to unlock secrets of rare cholesterol diseases
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis natural history study is observing up to 250 people with Smith-Lemli-Opitz syndrome and related cholesterol disorders, as well as their relatives. Researchers will track symptoms, development, and lab results over several years to find better ways to measure disease progress…
Sponsor: Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development (NICHD) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 18, 2026 01:00 UTC
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Scientists track rare bone cancer to unlock future treatments
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study follows 300 children and adults with chordoma, a rare bone cancer of the skull base or spine. Researchers will track how the disease progresses over time using imaging, physical exams, and surveys. The goal is to better understand chordoma's behavior to design more eff…
Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 18, 2026 01:00 UTC
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Scientists seek clues on white blood cell behavior in allergies and parasites
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study aims to understand how and why eosinophils (a type of white blood cell) become active in conditions like allergies, asthma, and parasitic infections. Researchers will observe up to 800 people aged 1 to 100 with high eosinophil levels. No experimental treatments are giv…
Sponsor: National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 18, 2026 01:00 UTC
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Scientists hunt for genetic clues behind childhood pituitary tumors
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study aims to uncover the genetic causes of pituitary and hypothalamic tumors in children. Researchers will collect blood and tumor samples from up to 2,000 participants to analyze DNA and look for inherited patterns. The study also trains doctors and tests new MRI technique…
Sponsor: Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development (NICHD) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 18, 2026 01:00 UTC
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Scientists investigate rare overgrowth disorder proteus syndrome
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study aims to understand the genetic and biological causes of Proteus syndrome, a rare condition causing abnormal growth of bones, skin, and other tissues. Researchers will follow up to 1,500 participants over time, using medical exams, imaging, and blood tests to track how …
Sponsor: National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 18, 2026 01:00 UTC
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New screening trial aims to speed up matching of cancer patients to the right treatments
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study tests a new way to screen patients with acute myeloid leukemia (AML) or myelodysplastic syndrome (MDS) by analyzing their bone marrow and blood for specific biomarkers. The goal is to quickly match patients with a treatment trial that targets their cancer's unique mark…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 18, 2026 01:00 UTC
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Could a recovery checklist speed healing after brain tumor surgery?
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at whether a structured recovery program called Enhanced Recovery After Surgery (ERAS) can improve outcomes for people undergoing endoscopic surgery to remove pituitary tumors. Researchers will track complications, pain, nausea, hospital stay length, and readmiss…
Sponsor: Chang Gung Memorial Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 18, 2026 01:00 UTC
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Massive heart study seeks 5,000 volunteers to uncover hidden risks
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study aims to learn more about heart and blood vessel diseases by observing people who have them or are at risk. Researchers will collect samples and perform tests like imaging and stress tests on up to 5,000 participants, including healthy volunteers and relatives of affect…
Sponsor: National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 18, 2026 01:00 UTC
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Massive study aims to unlock mysteries of rare blood vessel disease
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study follows up to 4,000 people with vasculitis (a group of diseases that cause blood vessel inflammation) and healthy volunteers over many years. Researchers collect blood, urine, imaging, and genetic samples to learn how the disease develops and changes. The goal is to fi…
Sponsor: National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases (NIAMS) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 18, 2026 01:00 UTC
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Scientists launch major study to unravel rare bone disease
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study follows up to 500 people with polyostotic fibrous dysplasia or McCune-Albright syndrome to learn how these conditions change over time. Researchers will collect medical data and tissue samples to better understand the disease. The goal is to improve future diagnosis an…
Sponsor: National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research (NIDCR) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 18, 2026 01:00 UTC
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Watching and learning: how cancer screenings affect people with fanconi anemia
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at anxiety related to cancer screenings in adults with Fanconi anemia, a rare condition that raises cancer risk. Researchers will observe 20 participants during their regular screening visits, noting body language, worries, and the clinic environment. No treatmen…
Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 18, 2026 01:00 UTC
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Gene hunt in peru: could ancestry hold key to autoimmune diseases?
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study aims to uncover genetic changes that cause autoimmune diseases in people native to Peru. Researchers will collect blood, urine, and stool samples from 300 participants, including patients with conditions like lupus and rheumatoid arthritis, their family members, and he…
Sponsor: National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 18, 2026 01:00 UTC
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Researchers launch major study to unravel mysteries of muscle disease
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study aims to learn more about myositis, a group of diseases that cause muscle inflammation and damage. Researchers will observe up to 1,200 children and adults with myositis, along with healthy volunteers, to track changes in the immune system and other health problems over…
Sponsor: National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences (NIEHS) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 18, 2026 01:00 UTC
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Could a simple blood test replace heart scans for sarcoidosis?
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study will collect blood samples from 115 adults with cardiac sarcoidosis to look for tiny particles called exosomes that might show whether the disease is active or quiet. The goal is to develop a simple blood test that could help doctors monitor the condition without needi…
Sponsor: Mayo Clinic • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 18, 2026 01:00 UTC
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Ultrasound measurements may predict who benefits from knee pain block
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at whether ultrasound measurements of thigh muscle and fat can predict how well patients with knee osteoarthritis respond to a genicular nerve block. Researchers will measure muscle thickness and fat under the skin before the procedure and check pain levels one m…
Sponsor: Gaziosmanpasa Research and Education Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 18, 2026 01:00 UTC
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NIH launches major study to unlock secrets of rare bone diseases
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study aims to collect information and bone samples from up to 1,000 people with bone or mineral disorders, such as tumor-induced osteomalacia or familial tumoral calcinosis. Participants receive standard medical evaluations and may provide bone tissue from surgery or a biops…
Sponsor: National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research (NIDCR) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 18, 2026 01:00 UTC
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Your wisdom teeth could help science: study seeks tissue samples
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study collects wisdom teeth and surrounding tissue that are normally thrown away after oral surgery. Researchers will use these samples to learn more about oral health and disease. Up to 3,000 people aged 16 to 50 who need their wisdom teeth removed can join. The study also …
Sponsor: National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research (NIDCR) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 18, 2026 01:00 UTC
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Liver clues: a new way to stage heart amyloidosis?
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at whether liver function and blood clotting tests can help doctors better understand and monitor cardiac transthyretin amyloidosis (ATTR-CA), a condition where abnormal protein builds up in the heart. Researchers will compare these tests in people with ATTR-CA a…
Sponsor: University of Messina • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 16, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Why does jaw pain persist? scientists probe the Body's pain brakes
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study investigates whether people with chronic temporomandibular disorders (TMD) have a less effective natural pain inhibition system compared to healthy individuals. Researchers will apply carefully controlled heat stimuli to the face and other body parts to measure how wel…
Sponsor: University of Minnesota • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 16, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can discarded bone reveal the secrets to stronger bones?
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study aims to understand why bones weaken with age, leading to conditions like osteoporosis and osteoarthritis. Researchers will collect bone waste and blood samples from 2,000 people undergoing orthopedic surgery, including those with and without bone disease. By analyzing …
Sponsor: Relation Therapeutics • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 16, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Massive study to track what happens when AML comes back
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis observational study will follow 4,000 people whose acute myeloid leukemia has returned or not responded to treatment. Researchers will collect data from routine care to understand survival rates and treatment patterns over up to 4 years. No new drugs are being tested; the go…
Sponsor: Istituto Romagnolo per lo Studio dei Tumori Dino Amadori IRST S.r.l. IRCCS • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 16, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Tiny coil placed inside nose could help surgeons spot hidden brain tumors
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study tests a small MRI coil placed inside the sphenoid sinus during pituitary tumor surgery. The goal is to see if it can provide clearer images of tiny tumors that standard MRI often misses. About 70 adults with pituitary tumors will take part. The coil is inserted through…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 15, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Cured of cushing as a kid? scientists want to track your health for years
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at the long-term health of people who were cured of Cushing disease before age 21. Researchers want to understand how past high cortisol levels affect the body and mind years later. Participants will complete surveys and have check-ups every 5 years. The goal is …
Sponsor: Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development (NICHD) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 15, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Shoulder replacement study peers inside muscles years later
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at how the rotator cuff muscles are doing one and two years after total shoulder replacement surgery. Researchers will use EMG and CT scans to check for nerve damage or tears in the muscles. About 30 adults who had shoulder replacement for osteoarthritis will tak…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Milton S. Hershey Medical Center • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 15, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Scientists launch major study to unravel rare genetic conditions
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study aims to learn more about RASopathies, a group of genetic conditions that can cause developmental issues, birth defects, and increased cancer risk. Researchers will follow up to 500 people of any age who have or may have a RASopathy, along with their family members, for…
Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 15, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can we decode shoulder pain scores to improve rotator cuff care?
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis observational study looks at people with rotator cuff disease to better understand what changes in shoulder function scores really mean. It aims to define the smallest meaningful improvement, substantial benefit, acceptable symptom state, and maximum improvement for several …
Sponsor: Kırklareli University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 15, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Massive study aims to unlock genetic secrets of childhood hormone disorders
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study enrolls up to 15,000 children with known or suspected endocrine or metabolic disorders, along with their family members. Researchers will collect medical records, blood, saliva, and other samples to identify genetic changes linked to these conditions. The goal is to be…
Sponsor: Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development (NICHD) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 15, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Simple blood test could predict transplant complications
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at a new method to measure special immune cells called iNKT cells in the blood of patients who have had a stem cell transplant. These cells may help predict serious complications like graft-versus-host disease (GvHD) and relapse. Researchers will test 75 adults w…
Sponsor: University Hospital Pilsen • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 15, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Braces and bacteria: can we predict cavities during orthodontic treatment?
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study follows 150 children and teens aged 8-18 who are getting braces to see how the treatment changes the bacteria in their mouths and the proteins in their saliva. Researchers will collect plaque and saliva samples before and during treatment to track these changes. The go…
Sponsor: Xi'an Jiaotong University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 14, 2026 00:00 UTC
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5,000 heart patients to wear smart patches for Years-Long observation
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study will enroll 5,000 adults with chronic heart conditions like heart failure, high blood pressure, or aortic stenosis. Participants will wear a Prolaio digital health patch that monitors heart rate, breathing, and other vital signs. The goal is to observe how these condit…
Sponsor: Prolaio • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 14, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Massive lung disease registry aims to unlock secrets of progressive fibrosis
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis registry is following 3,000 adults with idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF) or other chronic fibrosing interstitial lung diseases (ILDs) to understand how these conditions progress over time. Researchers collect information on symptoms, treatments, quality of life, and store…
Sponsor: Duke University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 14, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can DNA glitches predict prostate cancer treatment success?
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at men with advanced prostate cancer that has spread to the bones. Researchers want to see if certain DNA repair problems in the cancer cells make the drug radium-223 work better or worse. The goal is to help doctors choose the best treatment for each patient in …
Sponsor: University of Washington • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 14, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New study screens for hidden genetic marker in mysterious mast cell disorders
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study aims to find how common the KIT D816V mutation is in people with suspected clonal mast cell disease. Researchers will collect blood samples from 450 participants and test them using two sensitive methods. The results may improve understanding and diagnosis of these rar…
Sponsor: Blueprint Medicines Corporation • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 14, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could a simple blood test flag heart risk in rheumatoid arthritis?
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at whether certain markers of oxidative stress in the blood are linked to early signs of heart disease in people with rheumatoid arthritis. Researchers will measure these markers and check for thickening or stiffness in the carotid arteries. The goal is to better…
Sponsor: University of La Laguna • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 14, 2026 00:00 UTC
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A carpal tunnel clue to a silent heart threat?
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study investigates whether people who had carpal tunnel surgery might have a higher chance of having ATTR amyloidosis, a condition where abnormal proteins build up in tissues, potentially affecting the heart. Researchers will biopsy tissue from about 180 patients who had car…
Sponsor: Helse Møre og Romsdal HF • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 14, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New study aims to uncover hidden liver risks in rare muscle disease
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study follows about 50 boys under 18 with X-linked myotubular myopathy (XLMTM), a rare genetic muscle condition, to see how often they develop liver problems like cholestasis. No drugs are given—researchers simply collect health data, including liver scans, over one year. Th…
Sponsor: Astellas Gene Therapies • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 14, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Ultrasound may predict which patients get poor pain relief from a common knee block
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowAfter knee replacement, a nerve block called the adductor canal block is often used to control pain while preserving leg strength. But it does not work equally well for everyone. This study will examine whether ultrasound measurements—such as tissue depth and nerve visibility—can…
Sponsor: Konya City Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 14, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Coin flip chemo: study tests if patients will let a computer choose their treatment strength
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at whether adults with acute myeloid leukemia (AML) who are not healthy enough for strong chemotherapy are willing to let a computer randomly assign them to either lower- or higher-intensity treatment. The goal is to see if this approach is acceptable to patients…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 14, 2026 00:00 UTC
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A simple blood test may reveal hidden infertility risk in young cancer survivors
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study investigates whether a blood marker called anti-Müllerian hormone (AMH) can predict future infertility in children and adolescents who have undergone cancer treatment. Many young patients recover normal menstrual cycles or puberty after chemotherapy, but their ovarian …
Sponsor: Erasme University Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 14, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could difficulty naming emotions worsen chronic tailbone pain?
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study investigates whether people with chronic tailbone pain (lasting 3 months or more) also have alexithymia — a condition where it's hard to identify and describe emotions. Researchers will use questionnaires to measure alexithymia, pain intensity, mood, childhood trauma, …
Sponsor: Marmara University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 14, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Saliva test may catch implant gum disease early
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at whether certain substances in spit and fluid around dental implants can help detect a gum disease called peri-implantitis early. Researchers will compare 80 people with healthy gums, regular gum disease, or implant-related gum disease. The goal is to find bett…
Sponsor: Saglik Bilimleri Universitesi • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 13, 2026 00:00 UTC
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NIH launches data repository to fuel future research on rare nerve and muscle diseases
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study gathers medical information from 200 adults with possible nerve, muscle, or autonomic nervous system disorders who are not already in other NIH studies. Participants undergo standard tests like nerve conduction studies, EMG, and physical exams. The data is stored anony…
Sponsor: National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 13, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can we measure the progression of childhood myotonic dystrophy well enough to test new therapies?
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study follows children with congenital or childhood myotonic dystrophy over time to see how their symptoms change. Researchers will test a range of assessments, from walking speed and hand strength to language and quality of life, to find the best ways to measure the disease…
Sponsor: Virginia Commonwealth University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 13, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can pregnancy and neurological disease coexist safely? a new registry seeks answers
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study is a pregnancy registry that gathers information from women with chronic neurological conditions like multiple sclerosis, NMOSD, and myasthenia gravis who are planning pregnancy, currently pregnant, or within one year postpartum. Participants can contribute blood, brea…
Sponsor: University of California, San Francisco • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 13, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New study checks if cancer drug olutasidenib changes how other medicines work
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at how the cancer drug olutasidenib affects the way the body processes other medications. Researchers will give 16 adults with IDH1-mutated cancers a mix of test drugs before and during olutasidenib treatment to measure changes in drug levels. The goal is to ensu…
Phase: PHASE4 • Sponsor: Rigel Pharmaceuticals • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 13, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Massive ATTR amyloidosis study aims to map disease journeys
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis observational study will analyze medical records from over 52,000 people with ATTR amyloidosis, a rare disease where abnormal proteins build up in organs. Researchers want to learn about patients' symptoms, treatments, and outcomes in everyday medical practice. No new treatm…
Sponsor: AstraZeneca • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 13, 2026 00:00 UTC
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AI platform aims to unlock Real-World cancer data on a massive scale
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study enrolls people diagnosed with cancer to build a large registry using Olivia, an AI-powered health platform. The platform will collect and combine electronic health records and patient-reported outcomes from over 1,000 healthcare systems. The goal is to create a compreh…
Sponsor: Tempus AI • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 12, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New study to see which back procedure keeps seniors out of surgery
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study will follow 8,000 Medicare patients with lumbar spinal stenosis who receive either the MILD procedure or interspinous process decompression. Researchers will track complications and whether patients need additional surgery within two years. The goal is to see which app…
Sponsor: Stryker Instruments • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 12, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Dental implant dilemma: to keep or remove when jaw bone dies?
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at patients who develop a condition called MRONJ (bone death in the jaw) after taking osteoporosis medications. When this happens around a dental implant, doctors disagree on whether to remove the implant or try to save it. The study will compare healing and bone…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Kyunghee University Dental Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 12, 2026 00:00 UTC
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NIH launches Long-Term study to track stem cell transplant survivors
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study provides ongoing check-ups for people who received a donor stem cell transplant at the NIH at least three years ago. Researchers will monitor for late side effects, disease return, and overall health. Participants will have yearly visits that may include blood tests, b…
Sponsor: National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 12, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Heart scans may unlock hidden risks in minority communities
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study is looking at whether advanced heart imaging, especially cardiac MRI, can help identify the cause of cardiomyopathy and predict risks like death or heart failure in a diverse group of patients. The research focuses on adults in the Bronx, including many from Hispanic a…
Sponsor: Montefiore Medical Center • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 12, 2026 00:00 UTC
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AI and a pulse oximeter may predict dangerous blood pressure swings in spinal cord injury
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study explores whether a measure called perfusion index (PI), taken from a pulse oximeter on the ear, finger, or toe, can reliably predict changes in blood pressure in people with spinal cord injury (SCI) during a cool temperature challenge. Participants with SCI and healthy…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: James J. Peters Veterans Affairs Medical Center • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 12, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Blood test breakthrough? new study aims to spot rare cancers earlier
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at a type of immune cell called monocytes in people with certain blood cancers (polycythemia vera, essential thrombocythemia, and myelofibrosis). Researchers will analyze blood samples from 70 newly diagnosed patients to find unique patterns in these cells. The g…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University Hospital, Angers • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 12, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Scientists launch major study to unravel mysterious metabolism disorders
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study aims to learn more about rare disorders that affect how the body processes chemicals called pyrimidines and purines. These disorders can cause problems in the brain, blood, kidneys, and immune system, ranging from mild to life-threatening. Researchers will compare test…
Sponsor: National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 12, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New tool aims to ease tough surgery decisions for kids with scoliosis
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study is testing a new decision support tool for parents and doctors of children with neuromuscular scoliosis who are considering surgery. About 110 parent-child pairs will either use the tool or receive usual care. Researchers will measure how the tool affects decision qual…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Utah • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 12, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Talking gene therapy: new study seeks family insights
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study interviews patients and families who have experience with gene therapy for rare pediatric diseases, including sickle cell disease. Researchers want to understand their beliefs, attitudes, and what information they need. The goal is to create an online platform with edu…
Sponsor: St. Jude Children's Research Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 12, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could a symptom registry unmask hidden migraine variants?
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study is building a large online registry of US adults who experience sinus, ear, dizziness, and headache symptoms, with or without a migraine diagnosis. Participants answer questions about their symptoms, how these affect daily life, and which treatments they have tried. Th…
Sponsor: Association of Migraine Disorders • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 12, 2026 00:00 UTC
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NCI opens screening study for experimental cell therapies in multiple cancers
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study screens adults with certain cancers (like melanoma, lung, or colorectal cancer) to see if they qualify for experimental treatments being tested by the NCI Surgery Branch. These treatments involve taking a patient's own immune cells, growing them in a lab, and giving th…
Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 09, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could a lifesaving leukemia drug harm Men's sexual health?
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at whether tyrosine kinase inhibitors (TKIs), the standard treatment for chronic myeloid leukemia (CML), might be linked to erectile dysfunction (ED) in men. Researchers will track 350 male patients who started TKI therapy, using questionnaires and medical record…
Sponsor: Azienda USL Reggio Emilia - IRCCS • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 09, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a patient registry unlock the secrets of a rare bone disorder?
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study creates a registry to collect medical information from people with rhizomelic chondrodysplasia punctata (RCDP) and closely related conditions. The goal is to better understand the natural history of these rare disorders and identify factors that may predict health outc…
Sponsor: Nemours Children's Clinic • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 09, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Swimming pools may ease knee replacement wait: new study tests community program
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at whether it's possible to run a larger trial of a community-based program called Good Boost+ for adults waiting for knee replacement surgery. The program includes weekly group water exercises and land-based exercises, plus peer support. Researchers will measure…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: King's College Hospital NHS Trust • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 09, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Worldwide data pool could pave the way for mitochondrial disease trials
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study creates a global registry for people with mitochondrial disorders—rare diseases that affect energy production in cells. By collecting health data from 6,000 participants worldwide, researchers aim to understand how these diseases progress and identify the best ways to …
Sponsor: LMU Klinikum • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 09, 2026 00:00 UTC
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TMJ surgery: do the benefits last a decade?
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study follows 91 people who had jaw joint surgery (arthroscopy or disc removal) about 10 years ago. Researchers want to see if the improvements seen at 6 months still hold up over the long term, and how the joint changes on X-rays over time. The goal is to understand how sta…
Sponsor: Karolinska Institutet • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 09, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can ultrasound guide safer Breathing-Tube removal?
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis trial tests whether sharing diaphragm ultrasound results with doctors helps them decide when to remove breathing tubes in ICU patients who have failed their first attempt. Participants are randomly assigned to have their ultrasound results shared or kept hidden from the care…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Hospital de Clinicas de Porto Alegre • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 09, 2026 00:00 UTC
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20-Year study to track rare bone marrow diseases
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study follows people with acquired or inherited bone marrow failure for up to 20 years to learn how the diseases and treatments affect the body over time. Participants, aged 2 and older, will have regular check-ups and tests every 1 to 3 years. The goal is to better understa…
Sponsor: National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 09, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Scientists track rare brain diseases to unlock clues for future treatments
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study follows people with rare genetic disorders that cause harmful substances to build up in the body, leading to brain damage. Researchers will monitor up to 200 participants over time using exams, surveys, and lab tests. The goal is to better understand how these diseases…
Sponsor: National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 09, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can 3D models bring a Baby's birth defect into focus before birth?
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study explores whether 3D images and models made from routine prenatal scans can help families and surgeons better understand congenital diaphragmatic hernia (CDH), a condition where a hole in the diaphragm lets abdominal organs move into the chest. Researchers will use scan…
Sponsor: Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 09, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Scoliosis Surgery's Long-Term impact under the microscope
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at adults aged 25-40 who had surgery for scoliosis as teenagers, comparing them to people with scoliosis who didn't have surgery and to healthy individuals. Researchers want to understand how the surgery affects daily life, pain, breathing, and quality of life ma…
Sponsor: Józef Piłsudski University of Physical Education • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 08, 2026 00:03 UTC
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Scientists dig into mouth bacteria to unlock immune secrets
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at how genetic immune system problems might lead to gum disease and other mouth issues. Researchers will collect samples like saliva, plaque, and blood from 700 people, including those with immune defects, healthy adults with gum disease, and healthy adults witho…
Sponsor: National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research (NIDCR) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 08, 2026 00:03 UTC
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Smartwatches could predict complications in bone cancer patients
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study is testing whether a smartwatch can track changes in walking and daily activities in people with bone cancer (osteosarcoma or metastatic bone disease). The goal is to see if the watch can help doctors spot problems early and personalize care. About 60 participants will…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Case Comprehensive Cancer Center • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 08, 2026 00:03 UTC
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Blood test may personalize leukemia drug dosing
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at whether measuring the amount of venetoclax in the blood can help doctors give the right dose to people with newly diagnosed acute myeloid leukemia (AML). Currently, everyone gets the same dose, but drug levels vary a lot between patients. The goal is to find a…
Sponsor: The First Affiliated Hospital of Soochow University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 08, 2026 00:03 UTC
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Can ultrasound reveal how knee ligaments change with osteoarthritis?
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study uses a special ultrasound technique called shear wave elastography to measure the stiffness of knee ligaments in healthy adults and in people with knee osteoarthritis. The goal is to establish normal stiffness values across different ethnic groups and to see how ligame…
Sponsor: National Taiwan University Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 08, 2026 00:03 UTC
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Beyond the curve: unpacking the hidden drivers of Well-Being in spinal deformity
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at adults with spinal deformity to understand which factors—like pain, daily functioning, mental health, and frailty—most influence quality of life. It follows 320 people receiving either conservative care, first-time corrective surgery, or a reoperation, using q…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Universitaire Ziekenhuizen KU Leuven • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 08, 2026 00:03 UTC
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Scientists hunt for clues to cancer drug resistance in tissue samples
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study collects tissue and blood samples from 1,500 people with prostate or bladder cancer that has come back or spread. Researchers will analyze the samples to find genetic changes and other markers that may explain why some cancers stop responding to treatment. The goal is …
Sponsor: University of Washington • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 08, 2026 00:03 UTC
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Scientists hunt for biomarkers to unlock DM1 treatments
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study follows 1,000 adults with myotonic dystrophy type 1 (DM1) over time to measure how the disease progresses. Researchers will track walking speed, hand muscle relaxation, grip strength, heart and lung function, and daily activity. The goal is to establish reliable biomar…
Sponsor: Virginia Commonwealth University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 08, 2026 00:03 UTC
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2000 volunteers help create a gold standard for cancer blood tests
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study collects blood and tissue samples from 2000 people—some with cancer and some without—to create a blinded reference set. Researchers will use these samples to evaluate how well new blood tests can detect many types of cancer early. The goal is to improve the accuracy of…
Sponsor: Alliance for Clinical Trials in Oncology • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 07, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Massive blood cancer registry aims to unlock secrets of adult ALL
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study is a large registry that will collect medical information and biological samples from up to 10,000 adults with acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL) and related blood cancers. The goal is to track how patients are diagnosed, treated, and how they fare over time. By gather…
Sponsor: Goethe University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 07, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New MRI technique may reveal how massage eases chronic back pain
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study tests a special MRI method to see how muscles and connective tissues move and respond to pressure. Researchers will compare healthy people and those with myofascial pain, and see if hands-on therapy (Tuina) changes tissue movement. Participants with pain will be random…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Mayo Clinic • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 07, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New study aims to cut diagnostic delays for rare bone disease
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study follows 130 adults with hypophosphatasia, a rare bone disorder, to understand how they are diagnosed and what symptoms they have. Researchers hope to find ways to reduce the long delay between first symptoms and diagnosis. No treatment is being tested; this is purely a…
Sponsor: Assistance Publique - Hôpitaux de Paris • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 07, 2026 00:00 UTC
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A Child's saliva may hold the secret to cavity risk
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at whether the proteins in the saliva of 3-year-old children can help predict their risk of developing early childhood caries (cavities). Researchers will compare saliva samples and dental exams from children in two different communities in Stockholm, Sweden, to …
Sponsor: Karolinska Institutet • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 07, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Rare disease study seeks clues for future treatments
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study tracks the natural course of fucosidosis, a rare genetic disorder, in up to 57 people. It collects medical history and ongoing health data without giving any experimental treatment. The goal is to better understand the disease and help design future therapies.
Sponsor: JCR Pharmaceuticals Co., Ltd. • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 07, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New study aims to predict Chemo-Induced heart failure before it starts
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study is for breast cancer patients receiving certain chemotherapies that can harm the heart. Researchers want to see if a genetic marker called TRPC6 can predict who will develop heart problems. By analyzing blood samples, they hope to find early warning signs and ways to p…
Sponsor: Mayo Clinic • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 07, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could a tight chest muscle be tearing your shoulder?
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study investigates whether tightness in the pectoralis minor, a small chest muscle, is linked to partial rotator cuff tears in the shoulder. Researchers will compare 45 patients with tears to 45 without, matching them by age, sex, body size, and dominant side. Using simple m…
Sponsor: Gazi University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 06, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Scientists track rare family condition to uncover hidden clues about blood disorder
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study follows about 50 members of a family with a rare inherited condition called familial hypereosinophilia, where high levels of a type of white blood cell can damage the heart and nerves. Researchers will track participants over many years with yearly checkups, blood test…
Sponsor: National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 06, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Scientists hunt for gene behind rare kidney cancer syndrome
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study aims to uncover the genetic causes of hereditary leiomyomatosis renal cell cancer (HLRCC), a condition that can lead to painful skin bumps, uterine fibroids, and kidney tumors. Researchers will study people with known or suspected HLRCC and their family members to iden…
Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 06, 2026 00:00 UTC
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NIH launches major study to uncover why rheumatic diseases hit minorities harder
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study aims to learn more about the causes of rheumatic diseases—conditions that cause joint pain, stiffness, and swelling—and why they often affect minority groups more severely. Researchers will observe up to 7,500 adults with known or suspected rheumatic disease, providing…
Sponsor: National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases (NIAMS) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 06, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could core strength hold the key to shoulder recovery?
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study investigates whether the thickness of trunk muscles, along with balance and body awareness, relates to shoulder problems caused by rotator cuff injuries. Researchers will compare measurements from people with rotator cuff issues to those without shoulder pain. The goal…
Sponsor: Istanbul Medeniyet University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 06, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New study measures radioactive drug safety in vulnerable patients
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at how much of the radioactive drug Pluvicto reaches tumors and organs in patients whose kidneys or bone marrow are not working well. About 25 people will be enrolled to check for side effects and safety. The goal is to better understand dosing in these patients,…
Phase: PHASE4 • Sponsor: M.D. Anderson Cancer Center • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 06, 2026 00:00 UTC
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A protein clue in the fight against muscular dystrophy?
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at whether levels of a protein called HMGB1 are different in people with LAMA2-related muscular dystrophy, a condition that causes severe muscle weakness. Researchers will measure HMGB1 in blood and muscle samples already collected from about 25 patients. The goa…
Sponsor: IRCCS San Raffaele • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 06, 2026 00:00 UTC
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NIH launches study to uncover genetic roots of Hormone-Driven high blood pressure in black communities
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study aims to find the genetic causes of primary aldosteronism, a condition where adrenal tumors cause high blood pressure, in Black individuals. Researchers will enroll 1150 participants, including those with difficult-to-control blood pressure or known primary aldosteronis…
Sponsor: National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 06, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Scientists track spondyloarthritis in families to uncover clues to severe disease
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study follows up to 2,000 people with spondyloarthritis (a group of inflammatory joint and spine conditions) and their healthy relatives. Researchers aim to identify symptoms, genetic factors, and medical tests that predict who will develop more severe forms of the disease. …
Sponsor: National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases (NIAMS) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 05, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New MRI study aims to sharpen heart imaging and check for gadolinium traces
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study aims to develop better MRI methods for imaging the heart and brain, and to describe heart diseases using these new techniques. It will also investigate whether gadolinium, a common MRI contrast agent, stays in the body long after use. Up to 5,000 healthy volunteers and…
Sponsor: National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 05, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Scientists study mast cells to unlock mastocytosis mysteries
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study collects bone marrow and blood samples from up to 600 people with mastocytosis, a condition where too many mast cells cause symptoms like itching and bone pain. Researchers will study what makes these cells grow and survive. The goal is to learn more about the disease,…
Sponsor: National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 05, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Scientists investigate why cystinosis causes early aging
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at how energy production inside cells (mitochondria) works in people with cystinosis, a rare disease that causes cystine buildup and early aging. Researchers will measure cell energy activity in 25 patients and compare it to healthy people. The goal is to underst…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Hospices Civils de Lyon • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 05, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Which scan makes implant dentures fit best?
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study tests three different ways of taking digital impressions for lower jaw implant-supported dentures in people with no natural teeth. Each participant gets scanned with all three methods to see which one gives the most accurate implant positions and best fit. The goal is …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Tanta University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 02, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can the chemical signature of gum disease be detected?
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at whether gum disease (periodontitis) changes the chemical makeup of the fluid that seeps from the gums. Researchers will compare samples from 30 adults with periodontitis and 30 healthy adults, all aged 18 to 70. During a single dental visit, participants will …
Sponsor: University of Catania • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 02, 2026 00:00 UTC
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MRI as a window into bone marrow disease: a new biomarker test?
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study explores whether MRI scans can serve as biomarkers for myelofibrosis, a bone marrow disorder. Researchers will measure water diffusion and fat content in the bone marrow using MRI before, during, and after treatment. The goal is to see if these imaging parameters can d…
Sponsor: University of Michigan Rogel Cancer Center • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 02, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can spinal stimulation rewire the injured nervous system?
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study investigates how epidural spinal cord stimulation (EES) influences communication between the brain, spinal cord, and muscles in people with spinal cord injury. Researchers will record electrical signals from the spine, brain, and muscles during temporary stimulation to…
Sponsor: Buddhist Tzu Chi General Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 31, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a simple blood test unlock the secrets of brain autoimmune diseases?
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study aims to discover biological markers (biomarkers) that could help doctors diagnose and track neurological autoimmune diseases such as multiple sclerosis, myasthenia gravis, and Guillain-Barre syndrome. Researchers will analyze samples from 50,000 people, including patie…
Sponsor: Tongji Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 31, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can advanced heart scans predict the biggest killer in Friedreich's ataxia?
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study aims to better understand heart disease in people with Friedreich's ataxia, a genetic disorder that affects coordination and often leads to life-threatening cardiomyopathy. Researchers will use cardiac MRI, echocardiograms, and exercise stress tests to measure heart fu…
Sponsor: Weill Medical College of Cornell University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 31, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Tracking the emotional toll of a cancer diagnosis: when does anxiety peak?
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study follows adults with a suspected bone or soft tissue tumor to see how their stress and anxiety levels change at three critical moments: before biopsy, after learning the diagnosis, and when treatment begins. Participants fill out standard questionnaires about anxiety, d…
Sponsor: Istanbul University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 29, 2026 00:00 UTC