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
12041 clinical trials for this condition and its sub-types, 220 tagged with Musculoskeletal system disorder itself.
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Browse by category →Sub-types of Musculoskeletal system disorder
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Skeletal system disorder 4 trials · 9,737 incl. sub-types
48 sub-types
- Bone disorder 53 trials · 6,305 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- Arthropathy 139 trials · 3,208 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- Bone marrow disorder 18 trials · 1,763 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- Vertebral column disorder 82 trials · 1,243 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- Periodontal disorder 303 trials · 982 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- Tooth disorder 38 trials · 892 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- Flatfoot 60 trials
- Patellar tendinitis 22 trials
- Marfan syndrome 21 trials Sub-types →
- Fibrodysplasia ossificans progressiva 10 trials
- Polydactyly 2 trials · 9 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- Syndactyly 3 trials · 9 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- Skeletal ligament disorder 0 trials · 7 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- Chondroma 4 trials Sub-types →
- Coffin-Siris syndrome 1 trial Sub-types →
- Cartilage-hair hypoplasia 1 trial Sub-types →
- Cherubism 1 trial Sub-types →
- Ochronosis disorder 1 trial Sub-types →
- Ossification of the posterior longitudinal ligament of the spine 1 trial
- Primary basilar invagination 1 trial
- Short stature-auditory canal atresia-mandibular hypoplasia-skeletal anomalies syndrome 1 trial
- Symphalangism 0 trials · 1 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- Al-Gazali syndrome 0 trials
- Brachymorphism-onychodysplasia-dysphalangism syndrome 0 trials
- Buschke-Ollendorff syndrome 0 trials
- Rienhoff syndrome 0 trials
- Teebi-Shaltout syndrome 0 trials
- Anterior cranial fossa meningioma 0 trials Sub-types →
- Brachydactyly 0 trials Sub-types →
- Brachydactyly-syndactyly syndrome 0 trials
- Brachydactyly-syndactyly-oligodactyly syndrome 0 trials
- Cartilage cancer 0 trials
- Cartilage development disorder 0 trials
- Cranial nodular fasciitis 0 trials
- Endocrine-cerebro-osteodysplasia syndrome 0 trials
- Laryngeal cartilage cancer 0 trials
- Metaphyseal chondromatosis with D-2-hydroxyglutaric aciduria 0 trials
- Metaphyseal undermodeling, spondylar dysplasia, and overgrowth 0 trials
- Microcephaly-brachydactyly-kyphoscoliosis syndrome 0 trials
- Middle cranial fossa meningioma 0 trials Sub-types →
- Multiple congenital anomalies-hypotonia-seizures syndrome 3 0 trials
- Necrosis of ear ossicle 0 trials
- Posterior cranial fossa meningioma 0 trials Sub-types →
- Scalp defects-postaxial polydactyly syndrome 0 trials
- Short stature, amelogenesis imperfecta, and skeletal dysplasia with scoliosis 0 trials
- Skeletal tuberculosis 0 trials Sub-types →
- Sternal neoplasm 0 trials Sub-types →
- Temtamy preaxial brachydactyly syndrome 0 trials
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Muscle tissue disorder 58 trials · 2,427 incl. sub-types
13 sub-types
- Skeletal muscle disorder 11 trials · 1,366 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- Cardiomyopathy 155 trials · 823 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- Myomatous neoplasm 1 trial · 188 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- Myalgic encephalomeyelitis/chronic fatigue syndrome 75 trials
- Conduction system disorder 8 trials · 46 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- Myostatin-related muscle hypertrophy 10 trials
- Atrophic muscular disease 7 trials
- Distal arthrogryposis 0 trials · 3 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- Kocher-debre-Semelaigne syndrome 0 trials
- Caveolinopathy 0 trials Sub-types →
- Septal myocardial infarction 0 trials
- Striated muscle rhabdoid tumor 0 trials
- Tonsillar pillar cancer 0 trials
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Musculoskeletal system cancer 2 trials · 1,970 incl. sub-types
11 sub-types
- Bone cancer 79 trials · 1,923 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- Muscle cancer 0 trials · 72 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- Gingival cancer 1 trial · 2 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- Synovium cancer 1 trial · 2 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- Ameloblastic carcinoma 0 trials
- Broad ligament malignant neoplasm 0 trials Sub-types →
- Cartilage cancer 0 trials
- Laryngeal cartilage cancer 0 trials
- Round ligament malignant neoplasm 0 trials
- Tonsillar pillar cancer 0 trials
- Uterine ligament cancer 0 trials Sub-types →
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Autoimmune disorder of musculoskeletal system 0 trials · 797 incl. sub-types
3 sub-types
- Rheumatoid arthritis 578 trials · 797 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- Autoimmune cardiomyopathy 0 trials Sub-types →
- Neonatal dermatomyositis 0 trials
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Musculoskeletal system benign neoplasm 0 trials · 224 incl. sub-types
8 sub-types
- Benign muscle neoplasm 4 trials · 118 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- Benign connective and soft tissue neoplasm 0 trials · 101 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- Chondroma 4 trials Sub-types →
- Ameloblastoma 2 trials Sub-types →
- Benign neoplasm of gum 0 trials Sub-types →
- Benign neoplasm of sternum 0 trials
- Benign skeletal muscle neoplasm 0 trials
- Benign uterine ligament neoplasm 0 trials
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Disease of the tendon 126 trials · 192 incl. sub-types
3 sub-types
- Tendinitis 24 trials · 77 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- Tendon sheath disorder 0 trials · 30 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- Tendinosis 17 trials
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Synovium disorder 0 trials · 149 incl. sub-types
4 sub-types
- Synovial bursa disorder 0 trials · 119 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- Synovium neoplasm 0 trials · 17 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- Synovitis 15 trials Sub-types →
- Synovial plica syndrome 1 trial
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Fasciitis 7 trials · 97 incl. sub-types
6 sub-types
- Plantar fasciitis 85 trials
- Necrotizing fasciitis 7 trials
- Eosinophilic fasciitis 1 trial
- Ischemic fasciitis 0 trials
- Nodular fasciitis 0 trials Sub-types →
- Proliferative fasciitis 0 trials
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Ligament disorder 8 trials · 15 incl. sub-types
4 sub-types
- Skeletal ligament disorder 0 trials · 7 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- Disorder of uterine broad ligament 0 trials Sub-types →
- Round ligament malignant neoplasm 0 trials
- Uterine ligament neoplasm 0 trials Sub-types →
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Klippel-Feil syndrome 14 trials
6 sub-types
- Calabro syndrome 0 trials
- Klippel-Feil anomaly-myopathy-facial dysmorphism syndrome 0 trials
- Klippel-Feil syndrome 1, autosomal dominant 0 trials
- Klippel-Feil syndrome 2, autosomal recessive 0 trials
- Klippel-Feil syndrome 3, autosomal dominant 0 trials
- Wildervanck syndrome 0 trials
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CINCA syndrome 4 trials
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Enthesopathy 2 trials · 4 incl. sub-types
5 sub-types
- Enthesitis 2 trials
- Fibular collateral ligament bursitis 0 trials
- Olecranon bursitis 0 trials
- Pes anserinus tendinitis or bursitis 0 trials
- Tibial collateral ligament bursitis 0 trials
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Ramon syndrome 0 trials
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Short stature, Dauber-Argente type 0 trials
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Upington disease 0 trials
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Auriculoosteodysplasia 0 trials
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Short stature, Brussels type 0 trials
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Synovial chondromatosis 0 trials
Most studied deeper sub-types
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Can antibiotics cure a common form of back pain?
Disease control OngoingResearchers are testing whether the antibiotic amoxicillin can reduce pain and disability in adults with chronic low back pain and a specific MRI finding called Modic type I change. Some scientists think bacteria in the spine may cause this type of pain. The trial compares 100 da…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: Bart Koes • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 16, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Hope for kids with rare bone disorder: new drug shows promise in Long-Term trial
Disease control By invitation onlyThis study is for children with hypochondroplasia, a condition that causes short stature and bone differences. Researchers are testing a drug called infigratinib to see if it is safe and helps improve growth over the long term. Participants must have already completed a previous …
Phase 2 • Sponsor: QED Therapeutics, a BridgeBio company • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 28, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New hope for muscle disease: experimental drug VX-670 enters human trials
Disease control OngoingThis early-stage trial tests the safety and tolerability of a new drug called VX-670 in 52 adults with myotonic dystrophy type 1 (DM1), a genetic condition that causes muscle weakness and other problems. Participants receive either VX-670 or a placebo, and researchers will monito…
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: Vertex Pharmaceuticals Incorporated • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 22, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Vertex tests long-term safety of VX-670 for muscle disease
Disease control By invitation onlyThis study tests the long-term safety and effectiveness of an experimental drug called VX-670 in adults with myotonic dystrophy type 1 (DM1). Participants who completed a previous VX-670 study can join. The drug is given through a vein, and researchers will monitor side effects a…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Vertex Pharmaceuticals Incorporated • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 12, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug aims to fix calcium levels in rare genetic disease
Disease control OngoingThis study tests a new drug called encaleret against usual treatments for people with a rare genetic condition called autosomal dominant hypocalcemia type 1 (ADH1), which causes low blood calcium and high urine calcium. About 67 participants will receive either encaleret or stand…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: Calcilytix Therapeutics, Inc., a BridgeBio company • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 31, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Digital dream team: personalized advice may cut Long-Term sick leave
Disease control OngoingThis study tests whether a digital expert team can help people on long-term sick leave with muscle or common mental health issues return to work. Participants fill out a digital questionnaire and have a video meeting with their doctor and a team of specialists who then create a p…
Sponsor: St. Olavs Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 23, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could a daily pill boost growth in kids with hypochondroplasia?
Disease control By invitation onlyThis study tests an oral drug called infigratinib in children with hypochondroplasia, a condition that causes short stature. The trial has two parts: first, all children receive the drug to see if it safely increases their growth rate; then, some will switch to a placebo to confi…
Phase 2/3 • Sponsor: QED Therapeutics, a BridgeBio company • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 18, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can Job-Specific exercises help people with back pain return to work?
Disease control OngoingThis study looks at a new rehabilitation approach in Austria that adds work-specific exercises to standard medical rehab for people with musculoskeletal conditions like back pain. Researchers will follow two groups: one that gets a three-week work-focused program right away, and …
Sponsor: Pensionsversicherungsanstalt • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 11, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New shoulder replacement system tracked in global study
Disease control By invitation onlyThis study is following 110 people who received a Tornier HRS shoulder replacement to see how well it improves pain and function. Participants have conditions like arthritis, fractures, or rotator cuff tears. The goal is to collect long-term safety and performance data for regula…
Sponsor: Stryker Trauma and Extremities • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:02 UTC
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New hope for kids with dwarfism: daily shot may boost growth
Disease control OngoingThis study tests a daily injection called BMN 111 in about 70 children with achondroplasia, the most common form of dwarfism. The goal is to see if the drug is safe and helps children grow taller over several years. All participants had already received BMN 111 or a placebo in a …
Phase 2 • Sponsor: BioMarin Pharmaceutical • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:01 UTC
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Could a daily injection spare babies with dwarfism from risky neck surgery?
Disease control OngoingThis study tests a drug called vosoritide in infants with achondroplasia (the most common form of dwarfism) who are at high risk of needing a surgery to relieve pressure on the spinal cord at the base of the skull. The main goal is to see if the drug is safe and if it can help en…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: BioMarin Pharmaceutical • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:01 UTC
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Growth drug shows promise for kids with dwarfism
Disease control OngoingThis study tests a drug called BMN 111 in children with achondroplasia, the most common form of dwarfism. The goal is to see if it safely helps them grow taller over several years. About 119 children who completed an earlier study will take the drug and be monitored for growth, d…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: BioMarin Pharmaceutical • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:00 UTC
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New drug aims to help short-statured children grow taller
Disease control OngoingThis study tests a drug called vosoritide to see if it can safely help children with hypochondroplasia grow faster. About 80 children aged 3 to 17 with a confirmed genetic diagnosis and very short stature will receive either the drug or a placebo for one year. The main goal is to…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: BioMarin Pharmaceutical • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:13 UTC
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New oral drug shows promise for helping children with dwarfism grow
Disease control By invitation onlyThis study tests a daily oral drug called infigratinib in 300 children with achondroplasia, the most common form of dwarfism. The drug aims to improve bone growth by targeting a specific protein. Researchers will monitor safety and growth over several years, including children wh…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: QED Therapeutics, a BridgeBio company • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:56 UTC
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Could this drug stop the body from turning muscle into bone?
Disease control OngoingThis study tests an experimental drug called andecaliximab in 92 children and adults with fibrodysplasia ossificans progressiva (FOP), a rare genetic condition where soft tissues turn into bone. The goal is to see if the drug can safely reduce new bone growth and flare-ups. Parti…
Phase 2/3 • Sponsor: Ashibio Inc • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:54 UTC
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AI plus ultrasound could catch heart and lung decline before it turns critical
Diagnosis By invitation onlyResearchers are testing whether artificial intelligence can combine ultrasound images with routine health data to track changes in a person's physiology over time. The study enrolls adults with heart, lung, kidney, or blood vessel conditions, as well as healthy volunteers. The go…
Sponsor: Truway Health, Inc. • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Sep 12, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Mediterranean diet and exercise may shield young athletes from future disease
Prevention OngoingThis study is testing whether a personalized Mediterranean diet combined with different types of exercise can help prevent metabolic and muscle problems in young athletes. Researchers will measure changes in body fat, muscle mass, and blood markers in 70 healthy participants aged…
Sponsor: University of Alicante • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:29 UTC
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Sensor-Aided rehab could transform knee replacement recovery
Symptom relief OngoingThis trial tests whether a wearable sensor that monitors home exercises helps people recover after total knee replacement. Researchers randomly assign 250 adults to either use the sensor or receive standard unsupervised home exercises. The study compares knee function, pain, and …
Sponsor: The Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Sep 12, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Ultrasound-Guided injections may offer superior pain relief for common arm conditions
Symptom relief OngoingThis study compares three treatments for shoulder impingement and carpal tunnel syndrome: ultrasound-guided corticosteroid injections, standard injections guided by touch, and oral pain medication. Researchers want to see which approach provides the best long-term pain relief, im…
Phase 4 • Sponsor: Fundacio d'Investigacio en Atencio Primaria Jordi Gol i Gurina • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jul 11, 2026 00:00 UTC
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AI coach helps patients see their symptoms more clearly before doctor visit
Symptom relief OngoingThis study tests whether an AI-powered reflection tool can help patients with chronic orthopedic conditions (like arthritis or carpal tunnel) think more flexibly about their symptoms and feel more trust in their doctor. About 150 adults will be randomly assigned to either use the…
Sponsor: University of Texas at Austin • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:05 UTC
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Which injection gets athletes back on the field faster?
Symptom relief By invitation onlyThis study compares two types of injections—platelet-poor plasma and corticosteroids—for treating thigh muscle injuries in athletes aged 15-30. The main goal is to see which treatment helps athletes return to sports faster and with less pain. Participants will be randomly assigne…
Phase 4 • Sponsor: Andrews Research & Education Foundation • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:05 UTC
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Tiny beads aim to quiet arthritic knees without surgery
Symptom relief OngoingThis study tests a new procedure called genicular artery embolization using SakuraBead, a dissolvable bead that blocks small blood vessels in the knee to reduce pain. It involves 89 adults aged 40-79 with moderate to severe knee osteoarthritis that hasn't improved with standard t…
Sponsor: CrannMed • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:03 UTC
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PRP knee injections: new study looks at blood protein changes in osteoarthritis patients
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study tests whether platelet-rich plasma (PRP) injections into the knee can change certain proteins in the blood of people with knee osteoarthritis. About 60 participants aged 18-70 will receive either PRP or a saltwater placebo, and researchers will compare protein levels t…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: University of California, San Francisco • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 10, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Weekly Check-Ins could boost patient satisfaction for chronic pain
Knowledge-focused CancelledThis study looked at whether having more frequent contact with a clinician (at least once a week) improves satisfaction for people with long-lasting musculoskeletal conditions. Participants were split into two groups: one with standard contact and one with extra check-ins via tex…
Sponsor: University of Texas at Austin • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:06 UTC
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A quick nudge before your appointment could change your care choices
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study looks at whether a short, reassuring message given to adults before a clinic visit for common muscle or joint issues can affect their interest in extra care like tests, injections, or surgery. About 144 participants will either read the message or receive usual care, t…
Sponsor: University of Texas at Austin • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:05 UTC
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Brain scans reveal hidden effects of arm immobilization
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study looks at how having your arm in a cast or splint after an injury changes your brain activity and recovery. About 30 adults with wrist or hand injuries will have their brain waves measured with a safe, painless EEG test at three points: when the cast goes on, when it co…
Sponsor: University of Malaga • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:00 UTC
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Hands-On healing: study explores OMT for stomach, lung, and other ailments
Knowledge-focused By invitation onlyThis study watches how doctors use osteopathic manipulative treatment (OMT) for patients whose main problem is not muscle or joint pain—like infections, breathing trouble, or bowel issues. About 1,000 adults getting OMT will be included. The goal is to see how often OMT is used f…
Sponsor: A.T. Still University of Health Sciences • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:34 UTC
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Can a special clinic get workers back on the job faster? norway launches massive study.
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study tests whether a Norwegian clinic (NSAC) helps people with common mental health issues or muscle pain return to work sooner. 2500 adults are split into three groups: one gets treatment quickly, one waits 10-14 weeks, and one gets a basic check-up. Researchers will track…
Sponsor: Nordlandssykehuset HF • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:30 UTC
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New study monitors rare calcium disorder to better understand its long-term effects
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study is for people with autosomal dominant hypocalcemia types 1 or 2, rare genetic conditions that cause low blood calcium. Researchers will collect past and future health data from 95 participants to learn how the disease changes over time. The goal is to better understand…
Sponsor: Calcilytix Therapeutics, Inc., a BridgeBio company • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:25 UTC
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New tool aims to measure how chronic pain affects sex life
Knowledge-focused By invitation onlyThis study is testing a Turkish version of a questionnaire that looks at how chronic pain conditions like fibromyalgia and back pain affect sexual function and satisfaction. Researchers will ask 170 people with chronic pain and a stable partner to fill out the survey. The goal is…
Sponsor: Kutahya Health Sciences University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:08 UTC
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Nudge study aims to get sick workers back on the job
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study tests whether giving doctors a summary of their patient's survey answers before a consultation helps people on sick leave return to work. About 1180 adults in Norway are taking part. The goal is to see if this simple nudge improves recovery and reduces time off work.
Sponsor: Nordlandssykehuset HF • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:06 UTC
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Massive PT study mines 4 million records to find what works best
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study looks back at the medical records of about 4 million people who had physical or occupational therapy for muscle and joint problems. Researchers want to see if different ways of giving therapy lead to different results. No new treatments are tested—the goal is to learn …
Sponsor: ATI Holdings, LLC • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:11 UTC
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Phone app vs. doctor: can a mobile tool catch infections after surgery?
Knowledge-focused CancelledThis study aimed to see if a mobile monitoring tool could accurately identify surgical site infections (SSIs) in orthopedic surgery patients, compared to the usual manual review. The study was withdrawn before enrolling any participants, so no results are available. It was design…
Sponsor: Stanford University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:08 UTC
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Doctors under pressure: study gauges muscle strain during delicate cancer removal
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study looks at the physical forces on doctors' muscles while they perform endoscopic submucosal dissection (ESD), a long procedure to remove early-stage digestive cancers. Researchers will measure muscle angles in 10 gastroenterologists during ESD to understand why many endo…
Sponsor: Centre Hospitalier Universitaire, Amiens • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:12 UTC
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Hands-On healing: could a massage before your workout make you stronger?
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study looks at whether manual therapy (like massage or joint mobilization) can improve physical and sports performance in healthy, active adults. Researchers will measure strength, flexibility, and other body responses before and after a therapy session. The goal is to see i…
Sponsor: University of La Laguna • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:10 UTC
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Pain study pulled before it even started
Knowledge-focused CancelledThis study was designed to collect information about pain in people having orthopedic, chest, or gynecological surgery. Researchers planned to use questionnaires to learn about different types of pain and what factors might predict long-term pain. However, the study was withdrawn…
Sponsor: University Hospital, Lille • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:06 UTC
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Youth soccer injury study pulled before start
Knowledge-focused CancelledThis study was designed to track how often young soccer players get leg injuries and what factors might increase their risk. Researchers planned to measure flexibility, strength, and body traits in healthy youth athletes. However, the study was withdrawn before any participants w…
Sponsor: Medical University of Gdansk • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:01 UTC
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Hidden risk? study probes metal levels in kids with screws and plates
Knowledge-focused By invitation onlyThis study looks at whether children with metal implants (like plates, screws, or rods) have higher metal levels in their blood and tissues. Researchers want to understand if these metals cause any harm and if removing the implants or using different metals might be better. About…
Sponsor: Mayo Clinic • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:56 UTC