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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Engineered immune cells take aim at a rare Protein-Folding disease
⭐️ CURE ⭐️ Not yet recruitingThis trial is testing an experimental treatment called FKC289 for people with primary AL amyloidosis that has relapsed or not responded to standard care. FKC289 uses a patient's own immune cells, engineered to recognize and attack the abnormal plasma cells that produce the harmfu…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Shenzhen Fosun Kairos Biotechnology Co., Ltd. • Aim: ⭐️ CURE ⭐️
Last updated Aug 16, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a new drug combo make stem cell transplants safer for frail AML patients?
⭐️ CURE ⭐️ Not yet recruitingThis trial is testing whether a new conditioning regimen, called VABu, can improve outcomes for adults with acute myeloid leukemia (AML) who are in first remission but are too frail for standard transplant prep. The regimen combines venetoclax, azacitidine (or decitabine), and bu…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: The First Affiliated Hospital of Soochow University • Aim: ⭐️ CURE ⭐️
Last updated Aug 15, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a new drug combo reset the immune system to beat relapsed leukemia?
⭐️ CURE ⭐️ Not yet recruitingThis trial tests whether a combination of sonrotoclax, cladribine, and cytarabine, followed by a stem cell transplant, can improve survival in adults with relapsed or refractory acute myeloid leukemia (AML). Participants receive the chemotherapy regimen, then undergo an allogenei…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Institute of Hematology & Blood Diseases Hospital, China • Aim: ⭐️ CURE ⭐️
Last updated Aug 13, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can engineered immune cells stop a rare muscle disease?
⭐️ CURE ⭐️ Not yet recruitingThis early-stage trial is testing whether a personalized cell therapy called Eque-cel can safely and effectively treat people with refractory immune-mediated necrotizing myopathy (IMNM), a severe autoimmune condition that causes muscle weakness and damage. The therapy involves re…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Nanjing IASO Biotechnology Co., Ltd. • Aim: ⭐️ CURE ⭐️
Last updated Aug 09, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a pill and injection combo beat AML without harsh chemo?
⭐️ CURE ⭐️ Not yet recruitingThis trial tests a combination of two drugs, azacitidine and venetoclax, as the first treatment for young, fit adults (ages 18-50) with newly diagnosed acute myeloid leukemia (AML). The goal is to see how many patients achieve complete remission after one or two cycles of this th…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Pakistan Blood and Marrow Transplant (PBMT) Group • Aim: ⭐️ CURE ⭐️
Last updated Aug 07, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a poison become a cure? arsenic trioxide put to the test in blood cancer transplant
⭐️ CURE ⭐️ Not yet recruitingThis early-phase trial tests whether adding arsenic trioxide to a standard stem cell transplant can prevent the cancer from coming back in people with high-risk acute myeloid leukemia (AML) or myelodysplastic syndrome (MDS). The study enrolls about 20 patients whose cancers have …
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: University of Michigan Rogel Cancer Center • Aim: ⭐️ CURE ⭐️
Last updated Aug 01, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a liposomal chemo combo outsmart tough leukemias?
⭐️ CURE ⭐️ Not yet recruitingThis phase 3 trial compares two drug combinations for adults with a high-risk form of myelodysplastic syndrome (MDS-IB2) or newly diagnosed acute myeloid leukemia (AML) that is either secondary to prior treatment or occurs in older age. One group receives a standard regimen of az…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Ruijin Hospital • Aim: ⭐️ CURE ⭐️
Last updated Jul 31, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a fourth drug tip the scales against an aggressive leukemia?
⭐️ CURE ⭐️ Not yet recruitingThis trial is testing whether adding venetoclax to standard intensive chemotherapy plus midostaurin can improve outcomes for adults with a type of acute myeloid leukemia that has a FLT3 mutation. The study enrolls people aged 18 to 70 with newly diagnosed disease who are healthy …
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: University Hospital, Bordeaux • Aim: ⭐️ CURE ⭐️
Last updated Jul 26, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a spinal injection restore movement after paralysis?
⭐️ CURE ⭐️ Not yet recruitingThis phase 3 trial tests whether an experimental drug called KP-100IT, injected into the spinal fluid, can help people with severe acute spinal cord injuries regain function. Participants, aged 18 to 89 with a complete loss of motor and sensory function (AIS grade A), receive fiv…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Kringle Pharma, Inc. • Aim: ⭐️ CURE ⭐️
Last updated Jul 25, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could bone marrow from deceased donors cure blood cancers?
⭐️ CURE ⭐️ Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether bone marrow from deceased donors can be used to treat people with blood cancers like leukemia and lymphoma. Participants receive a transplant of cryopreserved marrow from a deceased donor or standard cells from a living donor. The goal is to see if the de…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Ossium Health, Inc. • Aim: ⭐️ CURE ⭐️
Last updated Jul 22, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a common drug boost Chemo's power against Hard-to-Treat leukemia?
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis trial is testing whether adding hydroxyurea to a standard chemotherapy combination can improve outcomes for adults with acute myeloid leukemia (AML) that has returned or not responded to treatment. The study is conducted in two parts: first to find the safest dose of hydroxy…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Christer C Nilsson • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 18, 2026 02:00 UTC
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Can a tiny balloon in the womb help babies breathe?
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis pilot trial tests a procedure called FETO for fetuses with severe congenital diaphragmatic hernia (CDH), a condition where the diaphragm has a hole and the lungs don't develop fully. In FETO, a balloon is temporarily placed in the fetal windpipe to encourage lung growth, the…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: NYU Langone Health • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 18, 2026 02:00 UTC
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New pill combo aims to tame tough leukemia
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study tests an oral chemotherapy drug, cladribine, combined with two other drugs (low-dose cytarabine and venetoclax) in people with acute myeloid leukemia (AML). The first part finds the safest dose; the second part checks if that dose helps control the disease. About 58 ad…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: M.D. Anderson Cancer Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 18, 2026 02:00 UTC
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Can a Double-Wall bag stop leaks during keyhole fibroid surgery?
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis trial tests whether the LapBox Manual Containment System, a double-wall bag used during laparoscopic surgery, can prevent leaks when removing uterine fibroids. About 30 women having laparoscopic hysterectomy or myomectomy will use the device, and surgeons will check for any …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Wisconsin, Madison • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 18, 2026 02:00 UTC
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New pill-chemo combo takes on hard-to-treat cancers
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study tests a new drug called SX-682 (a tablet) combined with the chemotherapy docetaxel in people whose head/neck, salivary gland, or prostate cancer has spread or returned after treatment. The goal is to find the right dose and see if the combination shrinks tumors. About …
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 18, 2026 02:00 UTC
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Can ancient ayurvedic remedies outperform modern medicine for knee pain?
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis trial tests whether combining traditional Ayurvedic treatments with standard medical care can better ease knee osteoarthritis symptoms than either approach alone. It enrolls 300 adults aged 30-65 with mild to moderate knee osteoarthritis, randomly assigning them to receive s…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Jodhpur • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 18, 2026 02:00 UTC
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Root canal alternative? new procedure aims to save infected teeth
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether a procedure called full pulpotomy can successfully treat permanent teeth with irreversible pulpitis and apical periodontitis. Instead of removing the entire nerve like a root canal, full pulpotomy removes only the inflamed pulp from the crown, preserving …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: King Abdullah University Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 18, 2026 02:00 UTC
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Can a hormone mimic curb the need for bloodletting in a blood cancer?
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis trial tests whether rusfertide, a synthetic version of the hormone hepcidin, can help people with polycythemia vera—a condition where the bone marrow makes too many red blood cells—by lowering iron availability and keeping red blood cell counts in check. The study enrolls Ch…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Takeda • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 16, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a smaller cut in robotic knee surgery mean less pain and faster healing?
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis trial is testing whether a minimally invasive technique for robotic knee replacement, which uses a smaller incision and less tissue disruption, can improve scar appearance and recovery compared to the standard approach. The study will involve 100 adults with knee osteoarthri…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Hallym University Kangnam Sacred Heart Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 16, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a Two-Drug immune attack shrink Hard-to-Treat pancreatic tumors?
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis phase 2 trial is testing whether combining two immunotherapy drugs—vilastobart and retifanlimab—can shrink tumors in people with metastatic pancreatic cancer that has a BRCA1, BRCA2, or PALB2 gene mutation. Participants receive both drugs by IV infusion over several months. …
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Massachusetts General Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 16, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New knee implant under Real-World scrutiny: will it deliver better outcomes?
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study follows about 1,020 people who receive the oneKNEE total knee prosthesis during knee replacement surgery. Researchers track safety and how well the implant works by measuring changes in knee pain and function using the Oxford Knee Score two years after surgery. The goa…
Sponsor: Aesculap AG • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 16, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could a common painkiller sabotage your knee treatment?
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether taking ibuprofen after a platelet-rich plasma (PRP) injection changes pain relief and knee function in adults with knee osteoarthritis. Participants receive one ultrasound-guided PRP injection and then take either ibuprofen or acetaminophen for five days.…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Federal University of São Paulo • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 16, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a 3D-Printed retainer keep your gums healthier after braces?
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis trial compares two types of clear retainers worn after braces to see if the way they are made affects gum health. One retainer is created from a digital scan of the teeth, while the other uses a traditional plaster mold. About 52 people who recently finished braces will wear…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Ziauddin University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 16, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could avoiding Pre-Radiation tooth removal protect jaw health?
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis trial asks whether it is safe to skip the routine removal of impacted teeth before radiation therapy for nasopharyngeal carcinoma. Half of the participants will have the extraction as usual, while the other half will not. The study will compare the risk of jaw bone damage (o…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: First Affiliated Hospital of Guangxi Medical University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 16, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a new shoulder implant restore arm function where others fail?
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study is following people who receive a Tornier Perform™ Reversed MonoPost shoulder replacement to see how well it works and how safe it is. The implant is designed for patients with severe shoulder damage, such as from arthritis, fractures, or failed previous surgeries. Res…
Sponsor: Stryker Trauma and Extremities • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 16, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a gentler root canal save more tooth and still heal infection?
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis trial asks whether a minimally invasive root canal procedure can match the success of the traditional approach in treating lower molars with dead nerves and an infected root tip. Sixty adults aged 20 to 50 with such molars will be randomly assigned to receive either a conser…
Phase: PHASE2, PHASE3 • Sponsor: Mohamed Ashraf Abdeen • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 15, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can tiny silver particles supercharge root canal healing?
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis trial tests whether adding silver nanoparticles to a standard antibiotic paste used inside root canals can better reduce pain and inflammation in people with symptomatic apical periodontitis, a painful infection at the tooth root. Half of the 50 adult participants receive th…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: All India Institute of Medical Sciences • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 15, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a Triple-Drug combo tame a rare heart disease?
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis phase II trial is testing whether a combination of selinexor, daratumumab, and dexamethasone (called XDd) can help people with advanced light-chain cardiac amyloidosis, a condition where abnormal proteins build up in the heart. The study aims to see if the regimen can achiev…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Beijing Anzhen Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 15, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Triple therapy aims to shrink head and neck tumors before surgery
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study tests a combination of an experimental drug (ficerafusp alfa), an immunotherapy (pembrolizumab), and targeted radiation before surgery for people with advanced head and neck cancer that is HPV-negative. About 45 participants will receive these treatments over several w…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Washington University School of Medicine • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 15, 2026 00:00 UTC
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A tastier calcium chew might boost bone Health—But does it work?
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis trial tests whether a calcium-rich food chew, made from milk-derived minerals, is easier for women to take daily than a standard calcium carbonate pill. Women aged 40 to 90 at increased risk for osteoporosis will be randomly assigned to one of the two forms for four weeks. T…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Cornell University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 15, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can umbilical cord blood keep leukemia at bay in older patients?
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis phase 3 trial is testing whether adding an umbilical cord blood infusion to standard consolidation chemotherapy can help older adults with intermediate- or high-risk acute myeloid leukemia (AML) stay free of relapse. About 132 patients aged 60 to 80 who achieved remission af…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 14, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Leukemia combo shot and pill shows promise in early trial
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis Phase 2 trial tests a combination of two drugs—blinatumomab (given as a shot under the skin) and olverembatinib (a pill)—in 60 adults with Philadelphia chromosome-positive acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL). The goal is to see if this combo can control the disease safely. Pa…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: M.D. Anderson Cancer Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 14, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Core strength boost: a new angle on scoliosis therapy?
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether adding core stabilization exercises to standard scoliosis-specific physical therapy (BSPTS) can improve trunk rotation and core endurance in adolescents with idiopathic scoliosis. Participants will be randomly assigned to receive either BSPTS alone or BSP…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Istinye University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 14, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a One-Year bone drug switch beat standard therapy for Steroid-Induced bone loss?
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study follows people with bone loss caused by long-term steroid use to compare two treatment approaches. One group received romosozumab for the first year and then switched to denosumab, while the other group took denosumab throughout. After six years, researchers will measu…
Phase: PHASE4 • Sponsor: Tuen Mun Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 14, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Muscle-Saving supplement may shield seniors from Weight-Loss drug side effect
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis trial tests whether a daily supplement of calcium-HMB plus vitamin D3 can help adults aged 65 to 85 with type 2 diabetes keep their muscle mass and metabolism while starting semaglutide, a common weight-loss and diabetes medication. Participants take the supplement or a plac…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Vanderbilt University Medical Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 14, 2026 00:00 UTC
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A gentle touch: could manual therapy boost hip healing in babies?
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis pilot study explores whether a gentle manual therapy applied to the hip bone, in addition to standard treatment with a Pavlik harness, can improve hip joint coverage in infants with developmental dysplasia of the hip (DDH). Thirty infants aged 1 to 5 months with moderate to …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Université de Sherbrooke • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 13, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a daily pill keep a rare heart disease in check for the long haul?
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study tests the long-term safety and tolerability of acoramidis, an oral medication that stabilizes the transthyretin protein, in people newly diagnosed with transthyretin amyloid cardiomyopathy (ATTR-CM), a condition that can lead to heart failure. Participants who complete…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Eidos Therapeutics, a BridgeBio company • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 13, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could a quick insulin shot stop Steroid-Induced blood sugar spikes?
Disease control Not yet recruitingSteroid injections for knee arthritis can temporarily raise blood sugar in people with type 2 diabetes. This trial tests whether giving a short course of NPH insulin right after the injection can prevent those high blood sugar episodes. Adults with type 2 diabetes and knee osteoa…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Shifa International Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 13, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can simple tummy time reshape a Preemie's head?
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis trial tests whether a daily routine of tummy time and careful positioning can help correct cranial asymmetry—a flattened head shape—in premature newborns. About 300 babies born before 37 weeks who are in the neonatal ICU or intermediate care unit will be split into two group…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Hospital de Clinicas de Porto Alegre • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 13, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a gel under the gums regrow bone in diabetic gum disease?
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis trial tests whether applying a gel containing either metformin or zoledronate under the gums can improve healing of bone defects caused by periodontitis in people with well-controlled type 2 diabetes. Participants receive standard deep-cleaning treatment, and some also get o…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Cairo University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 13, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can donor immune cells tame stem cell transplant risks?
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis trial tests whether an experimental cell therapy called agenT-797 is safe for people receiving a stem cell transplant for blood cancers like leukemia or myelodysplastic syndrome. Participants get an infusion of agenT-797 about a week after their transplant. The main goal is …
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: University of Wisconsin, Madison • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 13, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a gentler Deep-Clean beat standard gum therapy?
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis trial tests whether a minimally invasive deep-cleaning technique (MINST) works better than the usual scaling and root planing for severe periodontitis in back teeth. Adults aged 18–35 with stage III/IV gum disease will have one molar treated with standard cleaning and anothe…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Ataturk University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 12, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a robotic suit restore walking after stroke or spinal injury?
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis trial tests whether a powered leg exoskeleton called ZEPU AI9 can safely and effectively help people with walking difficulties caused by stroke, incomplete spinal cord injury, or orthopedic surgery. Participants will be randomly assigned to receive either exoskeleton-assiste…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Bangladesh Medical University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 12, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could a toothpaste ingredient reshape the microbes behind gum disease?
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis trial tests whether a toothpaste containing arginine can alter the bacteria living below the gumline in people with gum disease who are already receiving ongoing dental care. Participants will brush twice daily for six months with either an arginine toothpaste or a standard …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Sukirth M Ganesan, BDS, PhD • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 12, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New hope for young adults with CML: asciminib under Real-World scrutiny
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study looks at how well the drug asciminib works and how safe it is for young adults with chronic myeloid leukemia (CML) in the Gulf region. Researchers will collect information from medical records of about 80 people aged 18 and older who have taken asciminib. The main goal…
Sponsor: Novartis Pharmaceuticals • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 12, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a Triple-Drug combo outsmart resistant leukemia?
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis trial tests whether adding gilteritinib to the standard drugs azacitidine and venetoclax can help adults with a type of acute myeloid leukemia (AML) that has returned or stopped responding to prior treatment. Participants receive the three-drug combination in repeated 28-day…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Florian Kuchenbauer • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 12, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a new pill beat a standard heart drug for a stiff heart condition?
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis phase 3 trial is testing whether an experimental drug called BHB-1893 works better than the standard beta-blocker metoprolol for adults with symptomatic obstructive hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (oHCM), a condition where the heart muscle thickens and blocks blood flow. The stu…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Braveheart Bio, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 12, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a diabetes drug improve joint replacement outcomes?
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis trial tests whether taking a GLP-1 medication (semaglutide) for at least six months before hip or knee replacement surgery can improve recovery and reduce complications in patients with obesity. Participants will be randomly assigned to receive either the medication plus beh…
Phase: PHASE4 • Sponsor: Nova Scotia Health Authority • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 12, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a new daily pill shrink the spleen and ease myelofibrosis symptoms?
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis phase 2 trial is testing whether an oral drug called flonoltinib maleate can help adults with myelofibrosis, a rare bone marrow disorder that often causes an enlarged spleen and severe symptoms. The study compares three different daily doses (50 mg, 75 mg, and 100 mg) to see…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Chengdu Zenitar Biomedical Technology Co., Ltd • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 12, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a new drug combo outperform standard care for a tough blood cancer?
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis trial is testing whether adding the drug venetoclax to different chemotherapy regimens can improve outcomes for people newly diagnosed with acute myeloid leukemia (AML). It compares three experimental combinations against the standard treatment in 320 patients aged 14 and ol…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Institute of Hematology & Blood Diseases Hospital, China • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 12, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Experimental drug KER-065 aims to slow muscle decline in duchenne muscular dystrophy
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis phase 2 trial tests an experimental drug called KER-065 in adult and pediatric males with Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy (DMD), a genetic condition that causes progressive muscle weakness. The study includes both those who can walk and those who cannot, and all participants mus…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Keros Therapeutics, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 12, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a One-Two punch shrink fibroids better?
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis trial tests whether adding a chemical injection to microwave ablation improves treatment for uterine fibroids, common non-cancerous tumors that can cause heavy bleeding and pain. Microwave ablation uses heat to destroy fibroid tissue, but blood flow can cool the area and red…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Peking University Aerospace Center Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 12, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a simple phone call speed up tooth extraction recovery?
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis trial tests whether extra follow-up—via phone calls, digital messages, or both—helps people recover better after a tooth extraction. Adults having a tooth pulled will get standard instructions, and some will also receive structured phone or digital check-ins during the first…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: King Saud University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 09, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Breathing workouts could give knee pain sufferers a leg up
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis trial tests whether adding inspiratory muscle training (IMT) — breathing exercises using a resistance device — to usual care can improve cardiopulmonary endurance and functional mobility in people with knee osteoarthritis. Adults aged 40-65 with bilateral knee osteoarthritis…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Riphah International University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 09, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a Dual-Targeting antibody stop amyloid buildup in its tracks?
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis phase 2 trial is testing an investigational drug called QLS4131 in people newly diagnosed with AL amyloidosis, a condition where abnormal proteins build up in organs and cause damage. QLS4131 is a trispecific antibody designed to target and eliminate the plasma cells produci…
Phase: PHASE2 • 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 'Universal' cancer target outsmart resistant blood cancers?
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis early-phase trial is testing an experimental drug called VTRU200 in people with certain blood cancers that have returned or not responded to standard treatments, including acute myeloid leukemia, high-risk myelodysplastic syndromes, and diffuse large B-cell lymphoma after CA…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Vitruviae • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 08, 2026 00:03 UTC
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One shot to ease knee pain? new gel injection put to the test
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis trial tests whether a single injection of a new gel, called 2107, can relieve pain and improve function in people with mild-to-moderate knee osteoarthritis. About 286 adults aged 40–80 will receive either 2107 or an existing hyaluronic acid injection (DUROLANE) directly into…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: BioRegen Biomedical (Changzhou) Co., Ltd • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 08, 2026 00:03 UTC
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A new topical treatment may spare teeth from root canals
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis Phase 2 trial tests whether a topical drug called KH001 can preserve the pulp (nerve) inside teeth with deep cavities. Adults with deep dentinal caries will receive either KH001 or a placebo applied to the cavity. The study tracks how many people develop irreversible pulpiti…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Seoul National University Dental Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 08, 2026 00:03 UTC
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Can a new pill tame rheumatoid arthritis when standard drugs fail?
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis trial is testing an experimental drug called TLL-018 in adults with moderate-to-severe rheumatoid arthritis who haven't responded well to or couldn't tolerate standard treatments. Participants will receive either TLL-018 or a placebo for a period, and the study will measure …
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Hangzhou Highlightll Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 08, 2026 00:03 UTC
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Can robots help rebuild movement after stroke or injury?
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis trial tests whether robotic devices that guide arm and leg movements can safely improve strength, coordination, and daily function in adults with movement problems from stroke, spinal cord injury, brain injury, or orthopedic conditions. Participants will use the devices thre…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Bangladesh Medical University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 08, 2026 00:03 UTC
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Can a 3D-Printed tooth preserve your gum line after extraction?
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis trial tests two methods for sealing the socket left after a tooth is removed, with the goal of preserving the gum and bone for a future replacement. One method uses a fixed, 3D-printed temporary tooth that supports the gum tissue, while the other uses a removable plastic gua…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Bern • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 08, 2026 00:03 UTC
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Can an oral pill boost muscle strength in pompe disease?
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study tests the long-term safety and effectiveness of an experimental oral drug called S-606001 in adults with late-onset Pompe disease, a genetic condition that causes progressive muscle weakness. Participants who completed a prior S-606001 study can join, and they will rec…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Shionogi • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 08, 2026 00:03 UTC
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Robots join the rehab team: a new hope for regaining movement?
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis trial tests whether adding robotic rehabilitation devices to standard physiotherapy can improve arm and leg function in adults with movement problems from stroke, spinal cord injury, traumatic brain injury, or orthopedic surgery. Participants will receive robotic-assisted se…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Bangladesh Medical University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 08, 2026 00:03 UTC
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Body's own fat may offer new hope for chronic tendon pain
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis trial tests whether a one-time injection of a person's own concentrated fat can reduce pain and improve function in adults with chronic tendinopathy—tendon pain lasting more than three months that hasn't improved with usual treatments. Participants undergo a same-day procedu…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Weill Medical College of Cornell University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 08, 2026 00:03 UTC
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Can a new drug tame VEXAS syndrome and cut steroid dependence?
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis phase 2 trial is testing whether an investigational drug called arumakimig can improve symptoms of VEXAS syndrome, a rare genetic autoinflammatory condition. The study will compare arumakimig against a placebo in about 120 adults with VEXAS, with the goal of seeing if the dr…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Novartis Pharmaceuticals • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 08, 2026 00:03 UTC
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Old drug, new hope: mercaptopurine tested against rare cancer syndrome
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis trial tests the drug mercaptopurine in people with hereditary leiomyomatosis and renal cell carcinoma (HLRCC), a rare genetic condition that raises the risk of skin, uterine, and kidney tumors. The study aims to find the safest dose and see if the drug can shrink kidney canc…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Jonsson Comprehensive Cancer Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 08, 2026 00:03 UTC
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Could cold plasma make root canals less painful?
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis trial tests whether cold atmospheric plasma can match standard sodium hypochlorite irrigation for disinfecting root canals in teeth with dead nerves. Sixty adults with a single necrotic tooth will receive one of the two treatments. Researchers will compare post-treatment pai…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Ahmed Hesham Abdelmohaimen Rezk • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 07, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a single injection curb blood loss in fibroid surgery?
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis trial tests whether injecting a diluted solution of terlipressin, a drug that narrows blood vessels, under the outer layer of a uterine fibroid before removal can reduce blood loss during myomectomy surgery. Women scheduled for myomectomy will be randomly assigned to receive…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Sevil Cankaya • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 07, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could a common blood thinner shield psoriasis Patients' arteries?
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis trial tests whether antiplatelet medications, specifically clopidogrel and aspirin, can reduce inflammation in the blood vessels of people with psoriasis or psoriatic arthritis. Participants take each drug or a placebo for four weeks, and researchers measure changes in infla…
Phase: PHASE4 • Sponsor: NYU Langone Health • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 07, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug shows promise in destroying amyloidosis cells
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study tests an experimental drug called elranatamab in people newly diagnosed with AL amyloidosis who have not yet had treatment. The drug helps the body's immune cells find and destroy the abnormal cells causing the disease. Researchers want to see if it can produce deep re…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Case Comprehensive Cancer Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 07, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Head-to-Head: which JAK inhibitor wins for myelofibrosis patients with low blood counts?
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study compares two FDA-approved drugs, momelotinib and ruxolitinib, in people with myelofibrosis who also have low blood cell counts. The main goal is to see which drug does a better job at shrinking the spleen and reducing the need for blood transfusions. About 268 particip…
Phase: PHASE4 • Sponsor: SWOG Cancer Research Network • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 07, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Coffee might boost gum Healing—A trial puts it to the test
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis trial asks whether daily caffeine intake can improve recovery after standard gum disease treatment. About 90 adults with periodontitis will receive non-surgical treatment and then be randomly assigned to avoid caffeine or consume low or moderate amounts for 6 months. Researc…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Haoran Feng • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 07, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a robotic suit help kids with neurological conditions walk better?
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis trial is testing a robotic exoskeleton called ABLE Kids to see if it is safe and practical for children who have trouble walking due to conditions like cerebral palsy, spinal cord injury, or muscle weakness. Fifteen children will use the device in up to ten one-hour training…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: ABLE Human Motion S.L. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 06, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a tiny spacer restore shoulder function in massive tears?
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis early-stage trial is testing a new non-degradable shoulder spacer in people over 50 with massive rotator cuff tears. The spacer is designed to be placed in the shoulder to help improve pain and function. The study will look at how safe the device is and whether it helps with…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Voll Medical Technologies Ltd. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 06, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Testosterone may rebuild strength after spinal cord injury — trial puts it to the test
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis trial tests whether testosterone therapy can help men with spinal cord injury who have low testosterone and difficulty walking. The goal is to see if it increases muscle and bone in the legs, reduces body fat, and improves strength. Some participants also receive finasteride…
Phase: PHASE2, PHASE3 • Sponsor: VA Office of Research and Development • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 06, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New pacemaker setting may cut AF risk in Slow-Heart patients
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether pacing the heart from a specific spot (posterosuperior bundle) can lower the chance of atrial fibrillation (AF) in people with sinus node dysfunction (a slow or irregular heartbeat). About 300 adults who need a pacemaker will be randomly assigned to get p…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Shanghai Tong Ren Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 06, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a 'No-Cut' gum surgery regrow lost bone?
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis trial tests a new surgical technique that avoids cutting the gum tissue between teeth to repair deep bone defects caused by gum disease. The procedure uses a synthetic bone graft and a special gel to help the bone regenerate. The study includes 60 adults aged 35 to 65 with a…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Mansoura University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 06, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a robotic suit plus spinal stimulation help paralyzed individuals walk again?
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis early-stage trial is testing whether combining a robotic exoskeleton with spinal cord stimulation can help people with chronic spinal cord injury walk more easily. The study will include a small group of adults who already have a spinal stimulator implanted and have complete…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Ecole Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 06, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Spinal stimulation plus gait training: a new hope for leg movement after injury?
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether adding a mild electrical stimulation to the spinal cord (tSCS) during walking therapy can improve leg movement in people with recent spinal cord injury (within 6 months). Forty participants will receive either real or sham stimulation during 20 training s…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Centre for Interdisciplinary Research in Rehabilitation of Greater Montreal • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 05, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could a simple electrical boost improve posture after knee surgery?
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis trial tests whether adding electrical stimulation to the lower back muscles, alongside standard rehabilitation, can improve spine and pelvis alignment after total knee replacement surgery. People aged 40-80 with knee osteoarthritis and measurable spinal misalignment will be …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Bursa Yuksek Ihtisas Training and Research Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 05, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Which knee surgery approach gets you back on your feet faster?
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis trial compares two surgical techniques for total knee replacement—the subvastus approach and the medial parapatellar approach—to see which one leads to better recovery and function. The study will enroll 84 people with severe knee osteoarthritis who need a knee replacement. …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Peking University Third Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 05, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Virtual reality powered by muscle signals could transform stroke rehab
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis pilot study tests whether a virtual-reality system controlled by muscle activity can help improve arm and hand movement in people recovering from stroke or spinal cord injury. Participants use a wearable device that detects muscle signals through sensors on the skin and prov…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Imperial College London • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 05, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a Patient's own immune cells fight advanced sarcoma?
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis phase 2 trial is testing whether lifileucel, a therapy made from a patient's own tumor-infiltrating lymphocytes (immune cells), can shrink tumors in adults with advanced soft tissue sarcoma. Participants will have their tumor removed to create the personalized therapy, then …
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Iovance Biotherapeutics, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 05, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a single dose of zoledronic acid safely treat bone loss in dialysis patients?
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis trial investigates how the drug zoledronic acid is processed in the body of people with chronic kidney disease who are on dialysis and also have osteoporosis. It aims to find the best dose—either 2.5 mg or 5 mg—given as a single intravenous injection during a dialysis sessio…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: University of Campinas, Brazil • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 05, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Robotic leg trainer put to the test for restoring gait after paralysis and surgery
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis trial tests whether adding a robotic leg-training device (ZEPU-AI5) to standard rehab can safely improve walking, strength, and balance in adults aged 18–60 with lower-limb problems from stroke, incomplete spinal cord injury, or orthopedic surgery. Participants will receive …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Bangladesh Medical University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 02, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Triple-Drug cocktail targets Hard-to-Treat blood cancers
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis phase I trial is testing whether combining three drugs—pacritinib, venetoclax, and azacitidine—is safe and tolerable for people with accelerated or blast phase myeloproliferative neoplasms, aggressive blood cancers. The study enrolls about 20 adults whose disease has progres…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Roswell Park Cancer Institute • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 02, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a robot help people walk again after stroke or injury?
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study tests a robotic device called ZEPU-AI1 that helps people with leg weakness practice standing and walking. The trial includes adults aged 19 to 60 who have walking problems from stroke, spinal cord injury, or orthopedic surgery. Half of the participants will use the rob…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Bangladesh Medical University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 02, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can umbilical cord stem cells help repair spinal cord injuries?
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis trial is testing whether a single injection of stem cells from umbilical cord tissue, given into the spinal fluid, is safe and tolerable for people who have had a traumatic spinal cord injury within the past ten years. The study will monitor participants for side effects and…
Phase: EARLY_PHASE1 • Sponsor: Cell Therapy LLC • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 02, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Which crown fits better for Kids' teeth? a Head-to-Head test
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis trial compares two types of zirconia crowns—custom-made versus prefabricated—for restoring severely decayed baby molars after a pulpotomy (a procedure to save the tooth). Children aged 5-8 with deep cavities in their primary molars will receive one of the two crowns, and res…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Cairo University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 02, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a robotic glove restore hand function after stroke or injury?
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis pilot trial asks whether adding a robotic hand-training device to standard rehabilitation is safe, practical, and helpful for people with arm and hand motor problems caused by stroke, incomplete spinal cord injury, traumatic brain injury, or orthopedic conditions. Participan…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Bangladesh Medical University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 02, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a Gene-Silencing drug tame a rare heart disease?
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis trial tests an investigational medicine called ATR 1072 in adults with PRKAG2 syndrome, a genetic condition that causes abnormal heart muscle thickening and rhythm problems. The drug is designed to reduce the activity of the faulty PRKAG2 gene. Researchers are evaluating its…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Atrium Therapeutics • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 02, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a tiny gum graft boost tooth-saving surgery?
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis trial tests whether adding a small piece of connective tissue from the roof of the mouth to a standard gum-saving surgery helps repair deep bone defects caused by gum disease. Thirty adults with two or more deep gum pockets will receive the surgery on both defects, but only …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Medical University of Warsaw • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 01, 2026 00:00 UTC
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One bottle or two? dental adhesive showdown for cavity repair
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis trial tests whether a one-bottle or a two-bottle HEMA-free dental adhesive works better for filling cavities on the front surfaces of teeth. About 50 adults with early to moderate cavities will receive a filling using one of the two adhesives. Researchers will check how well…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Cairo University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 01, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a biologic drug safely tame Back-Joint inflammation? a Real-World trial investigates
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study tracks the safety of secukinumab, a biologic injection, in Indian adults with axial spondyloarthritis — a group of inflammatory conditions that cause back pain and stiffness. Over 16 weeks, researchers will monitor side effects and disease activity in about 60 particip…
Sponsor: Novartis Pharmaceuticals • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 01, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Personalizing leukemia care for seniors: a fitness-based treatment strategy put to the test
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis phase 2 trial tests whether using a comprehensive geriatric assessment to guide treatment selection can reduce side effects and improve outcomes in adults aged 60 and older with newly diagnosed acute myeloid leukemia. Participants are classified as fit, vulnerable, or frail,…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: University of Rochester • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 31, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Antibiotics vs. placebo for Kids' sinus infections: which works best?
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis trial tests whether common antibiotics—amoxicillin or amoxicillin-clavulanate—actually reduce symptoms in children aged 2 to 12 with acute sinusitis. About 1,100 children are randomly assigned to one of the two antibiotics or a placebo, and parents track daily symptoms. The …
Phase: PHASE4 • Sponsor: Nader Shaikh • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 31, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Muscle loss may slow hip replacement recovery — a trial tests whether exercise can help
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis trial tests whether screening older adults for sarcopenia (loss of muscle strength and mass) before hip replacement surgery, followed by a structured exercise program after surgery, can improve recovery. Participants aged 65 and older with advanced hip osteoarthritis will be…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Fundación Pública Andaluza para la Investigación de Málaga en Biomedicina y Salud • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 31, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Preventive radiation may stop bone events before they start — a trial puts it to the test
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis phase 3 trial tests whether giving radiation therapy early — before symptoms appear — can reduce the risk of bone complications (like fractures or spinal cord pressure) in people with solid tumors that have spread to the bone. Participants have bone lesions that are consider…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Centre Henri Becquerel • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 31, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Light on bones: laser therapy may boost bone health in postmenopausal women
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis trial tests whether adding high-intensity laser therapy (HILT) to a physiotherapy programme can improve bone health in postmenopausal women with osteopenia or osteoporosis. Forty women will receive either real or sham laser sessions on their lower back, three times a week fo…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Iuliu Hatieganu University of Medicine and Pharmacy • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 31, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could a simple dural patch boost recovery after spinal cord injury?
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis trial tests whether adding a procedure called expansile duraplasty — opening and expanding the tough membrane around the spinal cord — to standard spinal surgery can improve neurological recovery in adults with acute severe spinal cord injury. Participants are randomly assig…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Xuanwu Hospital, Beijing • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 31, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Hormone therapy may shield menopausal hearts and brains — a trial puts it to the test
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis trial explores whether starting transdermal estradiol (a skin gel or patch) soon after menopause can protect the heart and brain in women who have hot flashes and at least one cardiovascular risk factor. One hundred women will be randomly assigned to receive the hormone ther…
Phase: PHASE4 • Sponsor: McGill University Health Centre/Research Institute of the McGill University Health Centre • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 31, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a menin inhibitor tame myelofibrosis when standard drugs fall short?
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis trial investigates whether revumenib, a menin inhibitor, can safely and effectively treat myelofibrosis, a type of bone marrow cancer. The study first tests revumenib alone in patients who have already tried a JAK inhibitor, then tests it in combination with a JAK inhibitor.…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: John Mascarenhas • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 31, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could a prostate drug stop shoulder infections before they start?
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis trial tests whether finasteride, a drug that blocks testosterone production, can reduce levels of Cutibacterium acnes bacteria on the skin. High testosterone is linked to more of this bacteria, which can cause serious infections during shoulder replacement surgery. Healthy m…
Phase: PHASE4 • Sponsor: University of Washington • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 30, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a heart drug tame rheumatoid arthritis?
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis trial tests whether nicorandil, a drug currently used for heart conditions, can reduce disease activity and symptoms in people with rheumatoid arthritis. About 70 adults with moderate-to-severe RA will take either nicorandil or a placebo twice daily for three months, while c…
Phase: PHASE2, PHASE3 • Sponsor: Ain Shams University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 30, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can engineered immune cells tame stubborn autoimmune diseases?
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis phase 1 trial tests an experimental cell therapy called LMY-922 (BAFF CAR-T cells) in people aged 16 to 75 with refractory autoimmune diseases, including rheumatoid arthritis, lupus, dermatomyositis, and systemic sclerosis. The therapy uses donor immune cells engineered to t…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Luminary Therapeutics • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 30, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Robot trainer aims to restore walking after neurological injury
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether a robotic device called ZEPU-AI3 can safely help people with lower limb weakness from stroke, spinal cord injury, or orthopedic surgery improve their walking. Participants receive either standard rehabilitation alone or standard rehab plus robot-assisted …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Bangladesh Medical University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 30, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Sugar alcohol spray may outshine paste in fighting kids' black tooth stains
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis trial compares two methods for removing black tooth stains in children aged 4 to 13. After an initial ultrasonic cleaning, one group receives a standard polish with paste and brush, while the other gets an air-polishing treatment using erythritol powder. Researchers will tra…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Marmara University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 30, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Implanted nerve stimulator aims to restore walking after spinal injury
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study tests a device called the ReWire system, which is implanted to stimulate the vagus nerve during leg rehabilitation. The goal is to see if this paired stimulation can safely improve walking in people with chronic, incomplete spinal cord injury. The trial involves 20 par…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: The University of Texas at Dallas • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 29, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a cancer drug reboot the immune system in chronic fatigue syndrome?
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis trial tests whether inebilizumab, an antibody that wipes out certain immune cells called B cells, can improve physical function in adults with ME/CFS that started after an infection. Participants receive three infusions over six months, and the study measures changes in mobi…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Charite University, Berlin, Germany • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 26, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Arm workouts may boost heart function after spinal cord injury — a trial puts it to the test
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis trial tests whether an 8-week upper-limb resistance training program can improve cardiovascular autonomic function in adults with chronic spinal cord injury. Participants are randomly assigned to either supervised arm exercises three times per week or a control group. Resear…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Pusan National University Yangsan Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 26, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Experimental drug targets bone marrow failure
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study tests an experimental drug called dibotatug (DR-01) in adults with bone marrow failure syndromes, including severe aplastic anemia. The goal is to see if the drug is safe and can improve blood cell counts. Participants receive dibotatug by IV infusion, and researchers …
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Dren Bio • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 26, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a new drug help when standard treatment fails for polycythemia vera?
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis trial tests whether an experimental drug called bomedemstat can help people with polycythemia vera (a condition where the body makes too many red blood cells) who did not get better with or could not tolerate the common treatment hydroxyurea. Participants will receive either…
Phase: PHASE2, PHASE3 • Sponsor: Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 25, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could a spring-powered injector make cancer drug delivery smoother for patients and nurses?
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis trial tests whether a mechanical, spring-driven device called FreedomEDGE® can safely and effectively deliver daratumumab, a standard treatment for multiple myeloma and amyloidosis. Currently, nurses give these injections by hand, which can be physically demanding. About 100…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Hospices Civils de Lyon • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 25, 2026 00:00 UTC
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AI takes the guesswork out of scoliosis surgery
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis trial tests whether a machine learning tool, called the Drum Tower Rule, can help surgeons select the lowest vertebra to fuse during corrective surgery for adolescent idiopathic scoliosis. About 300 teens with specific curve types will be randomly assigned to have surgery gu…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: The Affiliated Nanjing Drum Tower Hospital of Nanjing University Medical School • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 25, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Pumping iron to fight cancer's hidden immune toll
Disease control Not yet recruitingHormone therapy for prostate cancer often causes muscle loss, which may weaken the immune system by reducing a key signalling protein called IL-7. This trial tests whether a 12-week supervised strength training programme can prevent muscle loss and raise IL-7 levels in men receiv…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Bath • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 25, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a new oral drug take on hard-to-treat leukaemia?
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis early-stage trial is testing an experimental drug called AMX-883, taken by mouth, for people with acute myeloid leukaemia (AML) or high-risk myelodysplastic syndrome (MDS) that has come back or not responded to standard treatments. The study will first test AMX-883 alone, th…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Amphista Therapeutics Ltd • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 25, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a triple-drug combination tame AML without intensive chemo?
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis trial tests whether adding an experimental drug called CLN 049 to two standard AML drugs (azacitidine and venetoclax) is safe and tolerable for adults newly diagnosed with acute myeloid leukemia who are not candidates for intensive chemotherapy. The study will first find the…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Cullinan Therapeutics Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 25, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a Two-Pronged surgical approach beat standard surgery for neck pain?
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis trial tests whether adding a posterior cervical fusion (using the CORUS PCSS 3D device) to the standard anterior cervical discectomy and fusion (ACDF) improves bone fusion success for people with two-level degenerative disc disease in the neck. About 225 adults with neck or …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Providence Medical Technology, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 25, 2026 00:00 UTC
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A drug that may curb bleeding during fibroid surgery faces its first big test
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis trial tests whether a single injection of carbetocin, a longer-acting relative of oxytocin, can reduce blood loss in women undergoing open abdominal surgery to remove uterine fibroids. About 900 participants will be randomly assigned to receive carbetocin or a placebo, and d…
Phase: EARLY_PHASE1 • Sponsor: Alex Ekwueme Federal University Teaching Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 25, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a menin-blocking drug outsmart stubborn leukemia?
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis trial is testing an experimental drug called S243249, which blocks a protein called menin, in people whose acute leukemia has come back or not responded to standard treatment. The study focuses on patients with specific genetic changes (KMT2A or NUP98 translocations, or NPM1…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Servier • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 25, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a crown save a decayed baby tooth better than pulling it?
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study compares two ways to handle severely decayed front baby teeth in children aged 3 to 5: restoring them with zirconia crowns or simply extracting them. Researchers want to see which approach leads to better quality of life, parental satisfaction, child self-image, and sp…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Passant Nagy • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 24, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a new pill take on Hard-to-Treat leukemia?
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis early-phase trial is testing an experimental drug called S241656, taken as a tablet, in people with relapsed or refractory acute myeloid leukemia (AML) and related blood cancers. The study aims to find a safe dose and see how the drug behaves in the body, both alone and when…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Servier • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 24, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug combination targets rare childhood leukemia that resists standard treatment
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis trial tests whether adding the drug revumenib to standard chemotherapy (fludarabine and cytarabine) can help children and young adults with a rare form of acute myeloid leukemia (AML) that has come back or not responded to treatment. The study enrolls up to 27 participants a…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Therapeutic Advances in Childhood Leukemia Consortium • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 24, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could bone marrow PRP heal tennis elbow better than blood PRP?
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis trial compares two types of platelet-rich plasma (PRP) injections for people with tennis elbow that hasn't improved with standard treatments. One injection uses PRP made from the patient's own bone marrow, while the other uses PRP from their blood. The study aims to see if t…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Clinique du Sport, Bordeaux Mérignac • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 23, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Gut and mouth bacteria may predict who benefits from probiotics for gum disease
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study investigates whether a daily probiotic lozenge containing Limosilactobacillus reuteri can reduce inflammation and improve gum health in adults with severe periodontal disease. Researchers will also analyze participants' oral and gut bacteria to identify who is most lik…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of New Hampshire • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 23, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Robot or Surgeon's hand? trial tests which knee replacement heals faster
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis trial compares robotic-assisted total knee replacement to the conventional manual approach in adults with knee osteoarthritis. All participants follow the same structured home-based rehabilitation program before and after surgery. The study measures knee pain, function, and …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Mark Hurworth • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 23, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Shoulder surgery breakthrough? bone injection may give surgeons a clearer view
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis trial tests whether injecting tranexamic acid into the shoulder bone before rotator cuff repair improves the surgeon's view during the procedure. Sixty adults scheduled for arthroscopic rotator cuff repair will receive either the drug or a placebo. The goal is to see if this…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Hua Luo • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 22, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could your own blood cells ease knee arthritis pain?
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis clinical trial tests whether injecting a person's own purified blood cells into the knee can reduce pain and improve movement in people with knee osteoarthritis. The study compares two doses of these cells against a standard steroid injection. Participants are adults aged 40…
Phase: PHASE2, PHASE3 • Sponsor: DuoGenic StemCells Corporation (DGSC) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 22, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could a 30-Day blood thinner regimen prevent clots after spine cancer surgery?
Disease control Not yet recruitingPeople who have spine surgery for cancer that has spread are at high risk for dangerous blood clots in the legs or lungs. Currently, blood-thinning medicine is stopped when patients leave the hospital. This trial tests whether taking apixaban (Eliquis) by mouth for 30 days after …
Phase: PHASE4 • Sponsor: James Bayley • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 22, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Pig tendon material could replace painful palate grafts in gum surgery
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study compares two materials used in gum graft surgery for people with thin or missing gum tissue around teeth or dental implants. One group receives a graft made from their own palate tissue, while the other group receives a graft made from a collagen matrix derived from pi…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 22, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could a new mouthwash help kids with braces fight plaque and bad breath?
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether a new, chlorhexidine-free mouthwash can reduce plaque buildup, gum inflammation, and bad breath in children aged 12 to 17 who wear fixed metal braces. Participants rinse twice daily for 21 days alongside their usual brushing and flossing. The trial compar…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Plovdiv Medical University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 19, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New Four-Drug cocktail aims to wipe out Hard-to-Treat myeloma
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study tests a combination of four drugs—sotoclax, carfilzomib, lenalidomide, and dexamethasone (called SonKRd)—in people newly diagnosed with multiple myeloma that has a specific genetic change called t(11;14). Participants must be healthy enough for a stem cell transplant. …
Phase: PHASE4 • Sponsor: The First Affiliated Hospital of Soochow University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 19, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Weekly pill cocktail aims to tame resistant blood cancers
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis phase 2 trial tests whether a once-weekly oral combination of decitabine-cedazuridine and venetoclax is safer and as effective as standard therapy for people with relapsed or refractory acute myeloid leukemia, high-risk myelodysplastic syndrome, or high-risk myeloproliferati…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Virginia Commonwealth University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 19, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Experimental drug aims to tackle both obesity and knee arthritis
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis phase 3 trial tests an injectable drug called ribupatide in people who have both obesity and knee osteoarthritis. The study measures whether ribupatide can reduce knee pain and stiffness, improve joint function, and help with weight loss over 68 weeks. Participants are rando…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Fujian Shengdi Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 19, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could a Pre-Surgery drug slash recurrence in rare joint tumors?
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis trial investigates whether taking pimicotinib—a drug that blocks a protein driving tumor growth—for 12 weeks before surgery can improve outcomes for people with diffuse tenosynovial giant cell tumor (D-TGCT), a rare but aggressive joint tumor with a high recurrence rate. Par…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Second Affiliated Hospital, School of Medicine, Zhejiang University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 18, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New daily pill aims to tame psoriatic arthritis symptoms
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis phase 2 trial tests an experimental oral drug called CBP-0276 in adults with active psoriatic arthritis, a condition causing joint pain, swelling, and skin plaques. Participants receive either a low dose (200 mg), a high dose (800 mg), or a placebo daily for 24 weeks. The ma…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Clarent Biopharma, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 18, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Workplace pain education may cut sick days by teaching employees and managers to talk about pain
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether a workplace program that teaches employees and managers about pain and how to communicate about it can reduce pain-related sick leave. The program includes a digital education session and a workplace needs assessment. Researchers will track sick days, pai…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: National Research Centre for the Working Environment, Denmark • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 18, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Engineered immune cells take on rare protein disease in major trial
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis phase 3 trial compares an experimental CAR-T cell therapy, NXC-201, with a standard drug combination (daratumumab plus CyBorD) in people newly diagnosed with AL amyloidosis, a rare condition where abnormal proteins damage organs. Participants receive either a single infusion…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Nexcella Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 18, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could a common herb ease rheumatoid arthritis?
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study investigates whether ginkgo biloba extract can improve outcomes for people with moderate to severe rheumatoid arthritis who are already on standard disease-modifying drugs. Participants take ginkgo biloba for 12 weeks, and researchers measure changes in inflammation ma…
Phase: PHASE2, PHASE3 • Sponsor: Ain Shams University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 18, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Ancient chewing stick could rival toothbrush for gum health
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis trial compares a standardized siwak (chewing stick) oral hygiene program to conventional toothbrushing for improving gum health in young adults with gingivitis. Participants are dental students aged 18–24 who will follow either the siwak module or toothbrushing for 21 days. …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: National University of Malaysia • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 17, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Non-Invasive combo therapy aims to restore bladder function in spinal cord injury
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis trial investigates whether combining high-frequency magnetic stimulation of the sacral nerve roots with ultrasound therapy to the bladder can reduce involuntary bladder contractions in people with spinal cord injury. Participants receive daily treatments for three weeks, and…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Shengjing Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 17, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Double-Pronged immune cells take aim at stubborn blood cancers
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis phase 1 trial tests an experimental therapy called 20-19 Tan BB06z CAR-T for people with certain blood cancers (like lymphoma or leukemia) that have come back or not responded to treatment. The therapy involves taking a patient's own immune T cells, genetically modifying the…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Roswell Park Cancer Institute • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 17, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Coconut oil takes on chlorhexidine in gum disease showdown
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study compares virgin coconut oil mouthwash to the standard chlorhexidine mouthwash as an add-on to deep cleaning for people with stage II periodontitis (gum disease). Over 30 days, researchers measure gum health indicators like pocket depth, bleeding, and inflammation. They…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Ain Shams University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 17, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Magnetic heat zaps infection in knee implants without removal
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis trial tests whether a device that uses alternating magnetic fields to heat metal knee implants can help treat infections without removing the implant. Adults with a knee implant infection receive surgery, antibiotics, and either active or sham magnetic treatment. The study m…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Solenic Medical, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 16, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Synthetic membrane could help grow jawbone for dental implants
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether a new synthetic membrane, called Inox Nanoksa G-Plus, can help rebuild bone in the upper or lower jaw for adults who need dental implants but lack sufficient bone width or height. All participants receive the same surgery: the membrane is placed under the…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Cairo University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 16, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Viruses that eat bacteria could help save infected joint replacements
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis trial investigates whether adding bacteriophages—viruses that specifically target and kill bacteria—to standard surgery and antibiotics can improve outcomes for people with infected hip or knee replacements. The study enrolls adults with an infection caused by Staphylococcus…
Phase: PHASE2, PHASE3 • Sponsor: Ottawa Hospital Research Institute • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 15, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Chemotherapy drug temozolomide under review for tough pituitary tumors
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study looks at how well the chemotherapy drug temozolomide works for people with aggressive pituitary tumors or pituitary cancer that hasn't responded to standard treatments like surgery or radiation. Researchers are collecting data from medical records across multiple hospi…
Sponsor: University of Sao Paulo General Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 12, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Virtual program aims to keep joint replacement patients moving while they wait
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study tests a 3-month virtual program called Choose to Move Replacement Ready for people on waitlists for hip or knee replacement due to osteoarthritis. The program offers choice-based physical activity and group support to help participants stay active, reduce pain, and imp…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of British Columbia • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 12, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Step-by-Step injections aim to ease chronic pain in Loose-Joint conditions
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study tests a stepwise injection plan for adults with joint hypermobility and instability who haven't improved enough with physical therapy. The first step uses dextrose prolotherapy to stimulate healing in ligaments. If that doesn't reduce pain by at least 40%, participants…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Manhattan Pain Medicine, PLLC • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 12, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Artificial intelligence could help prevent transplant complications by personalizing drug dosing
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study aims to develop an artificial intelligence tool that helps doctors choose the right dose of cyclosporine for patients who have received a bone marrow transplant. Cyclosporine is used to prevent graft-versus-host disease, a serious complication where donor cells attack …
Sponsor: Yasmin medhat munir Mohamed • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 12, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Single-Dose gene therapy aims to reprogram immune cells against tough leukemia
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis early-phase trial tests a single injection of PID23, a gene therapy that instructs a patient's own immune cells to attack leukemia cells. It targets three markers (CD19, BCMA, and CD70) on cancer cells. The study enrolls up to 18 people aged 3 to 75 with relapsed or refracto…
Phase: EARLY_PHASE1 • Sponsor: Zhujiang Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 12, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Smarter heart pacing could cut hospital stays for heart failure patients
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study tests a newer, more natural pacing method for people with heart failure and electrical problems in the heart. The approach uses the heart's own conduction system to improve coordination between chambers. Researchers will track patients for two years to see if this meth…
Sponsor: University of Pecs • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 12, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a tailored diet boost brain and body health in denture-wearers?
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study tests a 6-month nutritional program for adults aged 60–80 who wear complete dentures. Participants receive personalized dietary advice, meal plans, cooking workshops, and a mobile app. The goal is to see if the program improves diet quality, chewing ability, muscle str…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Universidad de La Frontera • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 11, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Stent graft aims to fix aortic arch without open surgery
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study tracks the safety and effectiveness of a stent graft device used to treat aneurysms, dissections, or trauma in the aortic arch (the curved part of the main artery from the heart). Researchers will follow 75 patients in Japan who receive the device, monitoring for compl…
Sponsor: W.L.Gore & Associates • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 11, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Continued anifrolumab treatment studied for lupus and related diseases
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study offers continued access to anifrolumab (Saphnelo) for people with systemic lupus erythematosus, systemic sclerosis, or myopathies who completed a prior anifrolumab trial and are still benefiting from the drug. Participants receive the same treatment as before, while re…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: AstraZeneca • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 11, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could a special toothpaste replace the Dentist's scraper?
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis trial tests a new toothpaste containing a Bio-Descaling Powder (BDP) to see if it can reduce hardened dental plaque (calculus) and gum inflammation. It includes 100 adults with gum disease or who are in a gum maintenance program. Participants brush with either the BDP toothp…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Universidad Complutense de Madrid • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 10, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Short implants, long promise: 5-Year study tests durability in tough jaw spots
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study follows 100 adults who received short dental implants (7 or 8 mm) in the back part of the upper or lower jaw. Researchers want to see how well these implants hold up over 5 years by measuring bone loss, stability, and overall success. The goal is to determine if shorte…
Sponsor: University of Guarulhos • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 10, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Ancient chewing stick put to the test against gum disease
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study looks at whether using a miswak stick—a natural teeth-cleaning twig—along with regular brushing can improve gum health in people with gingivitis. Researchers will measure markers of inflammation and oxidative stress in saliva and plaque. The goal is to see if this trad…
Sponsor: Mustafa Kemal University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 10, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could a three-day pill course after joint replacement speed up recovery?
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis trial tests whether taking the anti-bleeding medication tranexamic acid (TXA) for three days after hip or knee replacement surgery helps people recover faster and with less pain. Adults with osteoarthritis who are having a first-time joint replacement receive either TXA or a…
Phase: PHASE4 • Sponsor: Oregon Health and Science University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 10, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could a simple silver liquid stop Kids' tooth decay without drilling?
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether one or two applications of 38% silver fluoride can stop cavities in the baby teeth of children aged 4 to 6 years. Researchers compare a single treatment against two treatments given three months apart, and also measure how the children's oral health affec…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: University of Malaya • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 10, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a simple muscle exercise improve erectile function in men with low testosterone?
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether pelvic floor muscle training (PFMT) with a handheld biofeedback device can improve erectile function and sexual quality of life in men with functional hypogonadism (low testosterone) and erectile dysfunction. Participants are randomly assigned to PFMT wit…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Poznan University of Physical Education • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 09, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Smartphone app aims to boost treatment adherence in teens with scoliosis
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study tests a smartphone app called DinSkoliose, designed to help adolescents with idiopathic scoliosis stick to their treatment plan. The app includes features like reminders for brace wear and exercises, symptom tracking, and educational content. Thirty teens will use the …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Oslo Metropolitan University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 09, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could a common fruit replace harsh chemicals in root canals?
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether amla (Emblica officinalis), a medicinal plant, can replace standard sodium hypochlorite as a disinfectant during root canal treatment. The trial includes 66 people aged 18–50 with infected single-rooted front teeth. Researchers measure how well each solut…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Postgraduate Medical Institute, Lahore • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 09, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Smart inhalers track Fasenra's asthma control over full dosing cycle
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study tracks people with severe eosinophilic asthma who already take Fasenra (benralizumab) every 8 weeks. Participants use electronic monitors on their regular inhalers and a study-provided rescue inhaler (AirSupra) to see if asthma control stays steady throughout the dosin…
Phase: PHASE4 • Sponsor: Endeavor Health • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 09, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug cocktail aims to stop leukemia return after transplant
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis trial tests whether a combination of two drugs, lisaftoclax and azacitidine, can help prevent acute myeloid leukemia (AML) from coming back in patients who have already received a stem cell transplant and are at high risk of relapse. Participants are randomly assigned to rec…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Institute of Hematology & Blood Diseases Hospital, China • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 09, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could removing the primary tumor boost survival in stage IV breast cancer with Bone-Only spread?
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis trial investigates whether surgically removing the primary breast tumor, followed by standard systemic therapy, improves survival compared to systemic therapy alone in women with stage IV breast cancer that has spread only to a single bone site. The study enrolls women aged …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: West China Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 09, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Gene-Guided Chemo-Free strategy targets AL amyloidosis
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study tests two chemotherapy-free treatments for people newly diagnosed with AL amyloidosis, a rare blood disorder. The choice of treatment depends on whether the patient has a specific genetic change called t(11;14). Those with t(11;14) receive a daily pill called sonrotocl…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Institute of Hematology & Blood Diseases Hospital, China • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 09, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New pill aims to tame rheumatoid arthritis inflammation
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study tests an experimental oral drug called JAB-8263 in adults with active rheumatoid arthritis. The goal is to see if it is safe and can reduce joint inflammation and pain. Participants take the drug or a placebo every other day for 28 days. The trial is small and early-st…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Jacobio Pharmaceuticals Co., Ltd. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 08, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Breathing better: could diaphragm stretching boost scoliosis therapy?
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study investigates whether adding diaphragm manual techniques to standard three-dimensional scoliosis exercises (Schroth method) improves outcomes for adolescents with idiopathic scoliosis. Twenty-four participants aged 10–18 with mild curves (Cobb angle under 30°) will be s…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Akdeniz University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 08, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could everyday heart drugs shield cancer patients from Radiation's cardiac toll?
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether two common heart medications—atorvastatin (a statin) and lisinopril (an ACE inhibitor)—can prevent or reduce heart damage caused by radiation therapy for chest cancers like breast, lung, and esophageal cancer. About 60 adults receiving chest radiation wil…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: UNC Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 08, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Dialysis upgrade could protect bones in kidney patients
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether a newer type of dialysis filter (medium cut-off membrane) can better manage bone and mineral problems common in people with end-stage kidney disease. Thirty adults on maintenance dialysis will try both the new and standard filters for three months each. R…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Gazi University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 08, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drugs aim to slow muscle decline in duchenne muscular dystrophy
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study tests two experimental drugs, ENTR-601-44 and ENTR-601-45, in people with Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD) who have already taken part in earlier studies. The goal is to see if long-term use is safe and tolerable, and whether it can help maintain muscle function. Part…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Entrada Therapeutics, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 04, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Earpiece zaps nerves to shrink Radiation-Damaged brain swelling
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis trial tests whether a gentle electrical earpiece, worn twice daily for two weeks, can reduce brain swelling caused by radiation necrosis. The device stimulates a nerve in the ear to calm inflammation. Forty people with brain tumors who need a laser procedure will be randomly…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Virginia Commonwealth University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 04, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Faster, better baby tooth root canals? trial pits two rotary file systems Head-to-Head
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis trial compares two types of rotary files designed for children's primary molars: Fanta AF Baby and EndoArt Pedo Blue. The goal is to see which system prepares root canals faster and with better filling quality during a pulpectomy (removing infected pulp). Thirty children age…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Cairo University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 03, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could a simple knee sleeve slow arthritis and ease pain?
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether wearing a knee sleeve daily for five years can slow the progression of knee arthritis and reduce pain in adults aged 50 to 64 who have had knee pain for at least three months. Participants are randomly assigned to either wear a knee sleeve every day or no…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Margaret L Gourlay, MD, MPH • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 03, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Herbal mix and cancer drug join forces to fight fluid in lungs
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether adding a Chinese herbal formula (Xuanyin Ning) to a standard cancer drug (bevacizumab) can better control malignant pleural effusion—fluid buildup in the chest caused by advanced lung cancer. About 308 participants will receive either the herbal formula o…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Shanghai Chest Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 03, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Family-Wide dental treatment may break the cycle of oral infections
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study investigates how bacteria that cause tooth decay and gum disease spread among family members. Researchers will treat either the child alone, the child and parents, or all family members with professional dental cleaning. They will track bacterial transmission using DNA…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Alberta • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 02, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Engineered immune cells take aim at autoimmune diseases
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis early-stage study is testing a new treatment called C-CAR168 for people with autoimmune diseases like multiple sclerosis, lupus, and myasthenia gravis that have not improved with standard therapies. The treatment uses a patient's own immune cells, which are modified in a lab…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: The Affiliated Hospital of Qingdao University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 02, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Experimental pill aims to ease thick heart muscle symptoms
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis phase 2 trial tests an oral drug called Aom0304 in adults with hypertrophic cardiomyopathy, a condition where the heart muscle is abnormally thick. The study includes people with both obstructive and non-obstructive forms. Participants receive different doses of Aom0304 for …
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Amckaus PTY LTD. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 02, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New study tests better surgical fix for buried penis in boys
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis trial compares two surgical methods to fix buried penis in children under 18. One technique attaches the suspensory ligament to the skin; the other attaches it to the penile shaft. The goal is to see which approach has fewer complications and lower recurrence rates.
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Tanta University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 02, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Nasal spray ingredient may offer safer dental pulp treatment for kids
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether oxymetazoline, a common nasal decongestant, can replace sodium hypochlorite as a bleeding control agent during pulp treatment in children's baby teeth. About 50 Egyptian children aged 4-8 with decayed molars will receive either treatment. The goal is to s…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Cairo University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 02, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Off-the-Shelf immune cells take aim at Hard-to-Treat leukemia
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis early-phase trial is testing an experimental therapy called GT737 for adults with acute myeloid leukemia (AML) that has come back or not responded to standard treatment. GT737 uses specially engineered immune cells (iNKT cells) that are made in large batches and can be given…
Phase: EARLY_PHASE1 • Sponsor: Grit Biotechnology • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 02, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Three-Drug cocktail aims to tame transplant complications in blood cancer patients
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis trial investigates whether adding bortezomib and sitagliptin to standard post-transplant cyclophosphamide can prevent graft-versus-host disease (GvHD) in adults with blood cancers receiving a stem cell transplant. Participants receive the drug combination after transplant, w…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Northwell Health • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 02, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Engineered immune cells take aim at childhood autoimmune diseases
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis early-phase trial tests a single infusion of universal CAR-T cells (RD06-05) in 30 children and adolescents with severe autoimmune diseases, including lupus, scleroderma, and kidney inflammation. The cells are designed to target and calm overactive immune cells. The main goa…
Phase: EARLY_PHASE1 • Sponsor: The Children's Hospital of Zhejiang University School of Medicine • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 01, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Spinal stimulation may steady blood pressure after spinal cord injury
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study explores whether applying mild electrical stimulation to the spinal cord through the skin can improve blood pressure control in people with spinal cord injury. Participants will undergo tilt-table tests to measure immediate effects, plus 20 stimulation sessions to see …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Kessler Foundation • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 01, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Blood-Derived clots could protect jaw bone after tooth removal
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study investigates whether a patient's own platelet concentrate, called A-PRF, can improve early wound healing after tooth extraction in people at high risk for medication-related osteonecrosis of the jaw (MRONJ). Participants are adults who have taken or are taking bone-str…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Queen Mary University of London • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 01, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could a One-Week shock wave treatment fix shoulder tears?
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study compares three different schedules of shock wave therapy for people with partial rotator cuff tears, a common cause of shoulder pain and limited movement. The goal is to see if a high-frequency, short-course treatment (daily sessions for one week) works as well as or b…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Peking University Third Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 01, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Gel boosts gum disease treatment? small study investigates
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study looks at whether a special gel, called Sterify Gel, can improve the results of standard non-surgical gum disease treatment. Researchers will review records from 20 adults with moderate to severe periodontitis who received deep cleaning plus the gel. The main goal is to…
Sponsor: IRCCS San Raffaele • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 01, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could a daily probiotic boost gum health in smokers?
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether adding a daily synbiotic supplement (probiotics plus prebiotic) to standard non-surgical gum treatment improves gum health in smokers with advanced periodontitis. 92 smokers and non-smokers will be split into four groups, receiving either the supplement o…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Biruni University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 28, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New asthma shot could help kids breathe easier
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study tests a new injectable drug called depemokimab in 30 children aged 6 to 11 with asthma that involves a specific type of inflammation. The drug is given alongside their usual asthma medicines to see how the body processes it, how well it works, and if it is safe. The go…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: GlaxoSmithKline • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 28, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Healing protein injection could ease back pain without surgery
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study tests a new medicine called CBT005, a healing protein injected directly into damaged spinal discs. The goal is to see if it is safe and can reduce long-term back pain in 60 adults with disc degeneration. Participants get one injection and are followed for up to 3 years…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Cartago Biotech Pty Ltd • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:02 UTC
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New hope for AML patients: gentler drug combo could replace harsh chemo
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study compares a new drug combination (venetoclax plus azacitidine) against standard chemotherapy for adults with a specific type of acute myeloid leukemia (AML) that has NPM1 or IDH mutations. About 148 people will be randomly assigned to one of the two treatments. The main…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Shen yang • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:02 UTC
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Can a gentler mouthwash win kids over without sacrificing gum health?
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether a hyaluronic acid mouthwash is more acceptable to children than a standard chlorhexidine mouthwash, while still controlling plaque-induced gingivitis. Thirty-two children aged 8 to 12 with signs of gingivitis will use one of the two mouthwashes. Researche…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Cairo University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:02 UTC
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Denture cap showdown: which material saves more bone?
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study will compare two materials used for the caps that attach dentures to dental implants: acetal resin and nylon. The goal is to see which one causes less bone loss around the implants and keeps gums healthier. Twenty-two people with no teeth in their lower jaw will be enr…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Future University in Egypt • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:02 UTC
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Could a simple blood swap cut transfusions in bone cancer surgery?
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether removing some blood during bone cancer surgery and replacing it with fluid (acute normovolemic hemodilution) can reduce the need for donor blood transfusions. The trial will include 420 adults undergoing elective bone cancer surgery. The goal is to see if…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Second Affiliated Hospital, School of Medicine, Zhejiang University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:02 UTC
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Less invasive back surgery may be as effective as major revision for spinal stenosis
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis trial compares two surgical approaches for people who develop spinal stenosis near a previous lumbar fusion. One group receives a smaller surgery (microdecompression alone), while the other gets the standard larger surgery (decompression plus extending the fusion). The study…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Charite University, Berlin, Germany • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:01 UTC
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Can hip exercises protect knee cartilage in osteoarthritis?
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis trial investigates whether adding hip strengthening exercises to a standard quadriceps program better preserves knee cartilage thickness and improves symptoms in people with knee osteoarthritis. Fifty-six adults with mild-to-moderate knee OA will be randomly assigned to one …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Pamukkale University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:01 UTC
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Selective cell removal may tame stem cell Transplant's dangerous side effect
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether removing a specific type of immune cell (naive T cells) from a donor's stem cell graft can prevent graft-versus-host disease (GVHD), a serious complication where donor cells attack the recipient's body. The trial enrolls people with non-malignant blood di…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:01 UTC
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Precision radiation may better control spine tumors without extra risk
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis trial tests a highly targeted radiation technique called stereotactic body radiotherapy (SBRT) against standard radiotherapy for people whose cancer has spread to the spine but has not yet compressed the spinal cord. The goal is to see if SBRT can better prevent tumor growth…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Institut Cancerologie de l'Ouest • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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Robot-Made fillings face off: which inlay material wins for big cavities?
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study compares two types of computer-designed and milled inlays—hard hybrid ceramic and resin composite—for repairing large cavities in vital back teeth. Fifty healthy adults aged 16 to 50 with a single molar needing a large filling will receive one of the two inlays. Resear…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Cairo University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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Keyhole vs open surgery for tennis elbow: which offers better pain relief?
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis trial compares two surgical approaches for tennis elbow that has not improved after at least six months of non-surgical treatments like rest or physical therapy. One group receives keyhole (arthroscopic) surgery, while the other receives traditional open surgery. The main go…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Assiut University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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Could a popular Weight-Loss drug help—or Harm—Those with duchenne muscular dystrophy?
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether semaglutide (a GLP-1 drug used for weight loss) is safe for adolescents and young adults with Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD) who are also overweight or obese. The main concern is that the drug might reduce muscle mass, which is already weak in DMD. Par…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Vanderbilt University Medical Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:07 UTC
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Could a few weeks of pre-surgery weight training boost hip replacement recovery?
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether a supervised resistance exercise program, done for 2 weeks before and 12 weeks after total hip replacement, improves muscle mass and strength in adults aged 60 and older with severe hip osteoarthritis. Participants are randomly assigned to either the exer…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Universidad de La Frontera • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:06 UTC
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Automated radiation could make stem cell transplants safer for blood cancer patients
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis trial tests a new automated radiation method that precisely targets bone marrow and lymph nodes before a stem cell transplant. The goal is to kill cancer cells while reducing damage to healthy tissues. Participants have high-risk myeloid cancers like acute myeloid leukemia o…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Stanford University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:05 UTC
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New drug cocktail targets deadliest blood cancers
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis trial investigates whether adding selinisole to standard chemotherapy drugs (azacitidine and venetoclax) can improve outcomes for people with newly diagnosed, high-risk myeloid tumors that have a TP53 mutation. These tumors are aggressive and hard to treat. The study will me…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Bing Han • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:05 UTC
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Ancient toothbrush plant tested as a modern pulp saver
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether a paste made from Salvadora persica (a plant used in traditional toothbrushes) mixed with zinc oxide can work as well as the standard material (MTA) for treating severe tooth inflammation. The trial involves 78 adults aged 18-40 with infected permanent mo…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Postgraduate Medical Institute, Lahore • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:03 UTC
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New ultrasound could spot heart danger in cancer patients
Diagnosis Not yet recruitingThis early-phase study tests whether a special ultrasound with a targeted contrast agent (Sonazoid) can quickly diagnose heart inflammation caused by immune checkpoint inhibitor cancer drugs. About 30 adults who recently received these drugs and show signs of heart inflammation w…
Phase: EARLY_PHASE1 • Sponsor: University of Virginia • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Aug 14, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New blood marker duo could spot leukemia earlier
Diagnosis Not yet recruitingThis study investigates whether measuring two proteins, CD38 and CD56, on white blood cells called neutrophils can help diagnose chronic myeloid leukemia (CML). Researchers will compare the levels of these markers in 200 people with CML to see if a high percentage is a reliable s…
Sponsor: Sohag University • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Aug 07, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a wearable muscle sensor replace X-Rays for scoliosis?
Diagnosis Not yet recruitingThis trial is testing a new wireless, non-invasive device that measures muscle activity on the back to monitor scoliosis in adolescents. The device uses skin electrodes to detect imbalances in muscle activation on each side of the spine during sitting and movement. The goal is to…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Ertugrul Deniz Kose • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Aug 02, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Pacemaker signals may unmask a rare heart condition
Diagnosis Not yet recruitingThis study explores whether the electrical signal measured by a pacemaker or defibrillator during implantation can help identify cardiac amyloidosis — a condition where abnormal proteins build up in the heart. Researchers will enroll 242 adults aged 65 and older who already need …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Assistance Publique - Hôpitaux de Paris • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jul 31, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Ultrasound may uncover hidden arthritis in IBD patients
Diagnosis Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether combining two screening questionnaires with a musculoskeletal ultrasound can detect spondyloarthritis—a type of inflammatory arthritis—in people who already have inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) but have not been diagnosed with arthritis. Two hundred adul…
Sponsor: Assiut University • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jul 25, 2026 00:00 UTC
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A simple eye-tracking test may replace button-pressing exams for pituitary tumor patients
Diagnosis Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether a new eye-tracking device called SONDA can accurately measure visual field loss in people with pituitary tumors. Standard visual field tests require patients to press a button when they see lights, which can be tiring and unreliable. The SONDA test instea…
Sponsor: University Medical Center Groningen • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jul 25, 2026 00:00 UTC
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AI reads MRI scans to reveal hidden brain tumor types in children before surgery
Diagnosis Not yet recruitingThis study is developing an artificial intelligence (AI) system that can analyze standard MRI brain scans to determine the specific molecular subtype of a child's brain tumor before surgery. The research includes 1,400 children under 18 with suspected brain tumors, using both pas…
Sponsor: Huashan Hospital • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jul 25, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Ultrasound of the diaphragm could help doctors set ventilators more precisely
Diagnosis Not yet recruitingThis study tests a new way to measure diaphragm activity using ultrasound in patients on a breathing machine (ventilator). The goal is to see if this measurement can help doctors identify when the lungs are not fully emptying and adjust ventilator pressure accordingly. The study …
Sponsor: Sir Run Run Shaw Hospital • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jul 15, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Eye scans could spot deadly heart disease before symptoms appear
Diagnosis Not yet recruitingThis study explores whether specialized eye imaging can identify people with a rare heart condition called transthyretin amyloid cardiomyopathy (ATTR-CM). Researchers will use machine learning to analyze eye scans from 500 adults—some with ATTR-CM and others with heart failure bu…
Sponsor: AstraZeneca • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jul 10, 2026 00:00 UTC
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One scan to catch two silent threats: MRI may spot bone and muscle loss in kidney patients
Diagnosis Not yet recruitingThis study explores whether a single MRI fat-fraction (MRI-FF) scan can accurately diagnose osteoporosis and sarcopenia (muscle loss) in people with chronic kidney disease (CKD). Researchers will compare MRI-FF results with standard DXA scans in 868 participants—half with CKD and…
Sponsor: Capital Medical University • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:06 UTC
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New scan spots hidden organ damage before symptoms start
Diagnosis Not yet recruitingThis study explores whether a PET/MR scan using a radioactive tracer called 18F-Florbetaben can detect amyloid deposits—abnormal protein clumps that can damage organs—in people with certain blood disorders. Participants receive a single injection of the tracer followed by a whole…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Zurich • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:00 UTC
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Could a simple WhatsApp nudge cut childhood tooth decay?
Prevention Not yet recruitingThis trial tests whether sending oral health tips via WhatsApp to mothers, in addition to standard face-to-face advice, improves their knowledge and their children's toothbrushing habits. Mothers of children aged 3 to 6 will receive either usual education alone or with 16 additio…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: King Abdulaziz University • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Aug 16, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could a simple swab of povidone iodine stop childhood cavities?
Prevention Not yet recruitingThis trial tests whether swabbing toddlers' teeth with povidone iodine can prevent tooth decay and reduce cavity-causing mouth germs. Children aged 1 to 3 will have their teeth swabbed weekly for the first month and then monthly, with some also receiving a daily probiotic. The st…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Jeffrey A. Banas • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Aug 05, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Silver vs. chlorhexidine: a kinder mouthwash for Kids' teeth?
Prevention Not yet recruitingThis trial tests whether a silver nanoparticle mouthwash can reduce cavity-causing bacteria in children as effectively as chlorhexidine, but without the staining and taste issues. About 96 children aged 6–12 at high risk for cavities will rinse twice daily for 14 days. The study …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Assiut University • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Jul 30, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could a gentler cleaning method make cavity sealants last longer?
Prevention Not yet recruitingThis trial tests whether cleaning the chewing surfaces of children's teeth with a fine erythritol powder spray (Guided Biofilm Therapy) before applying a protective sealant helps the sealant stay in place longer than the standard rotary-brush polishing. Each child aged 6–10 will …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Marmara University • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Jul 26, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could a fluoride coating during braces prevent ugly white spots?
Prevention Not yet recruitingThis trial tests whether a fluoride-releasing adhesive used to attach braces can prevent white spot lesions—early signs of decay—on teeth. About 40 adolescents getting braces will have standard adhesive on one side of their upper jaw and the fluoride sealant on the other. After 3…
Sponsor: Sigmund Freud PrivatUniversitat • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Jul 11, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Numbing patch may stop chronic pain after osteoporosis fractures
Prevention Not yet recruitingThis trial tests whether applying a 5% lidocaine plaster daily for two months can prevent chronic nerve pain after an osteoporotic vertebral fracture. Participants aged 50 and older with a recent fracture and moderate pain are randomly assigned to receive the plaster plus standar…
Phase: PHASE4 • Sponsor: University Hospital, Clermont-Ferrand • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Jul 10, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could a simple iodine swab before fluoride varnish slash cavities in kids?
Prevention Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether applying povidone iodine (a disinfectant) to toddlers' teeth before fluoride varnish prevents cavities better than fluoride varnish alone. About 393 children aged 6-24 months with healthy teeth or early white spots will be followed to see which approach r…
Sponsor: Advantage Silver Dental Arrest, LLC • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Jul 08, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Mind over matter: could a smartphone app supercharge spine surgery recovery?
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis trial tests an online platform called Ready Set Recover, designed to help people prepare for and recover from spine surgery. The platform offers education, mindfulness, gratitude exercises, and gentle movement to support mental well-being and patient engagement. Researchers …
Phase: EARLY_PHASE1 • Sponsor: National University of Natural Medicine • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Aug 18, 2026 02:00 UTC
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Virtual reality could replace pills for pain during ENT procedures
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study compares two types of virtual reality (VR) during common ear, nose, and throat (ENT) procedures. One group will watch calming scenery, while the other plays an interactive puzzle game. Researchers want to see which better reduces pain and anxiety. The study will includ…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Cedars-Sinai Medical Center • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Aug 18, 2026 02:00 UTC
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Can a new filling material reduce Post-Dental-Work tooth pain?
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis trial asks whether a newer 'bulk-fill' composite filling causes less tooth sensitivity after cavity repair than the traditional layer-by-layer method. Dentists often apply standard fillings in thin layers to avoid shrinkage gaps, but bulk-fill materials can be placed in thic…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Prime Foundation • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Aug 16, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a textured insole reboot foot sensation and stability?
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether textured shoe insoles can improve balance, walking, and foot sensation in adults with plantar fasciopathy, a common cause of heel pain. Participants will wear both textured and smooth insoles while researchers measure their postural control, gait, and pla…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Jennifer Xu • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Aug 16, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a specialized hand exercise protocol restore grip and ease pain in rheumatoid arthritis?
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis trial tests whether a new hand rehabilitation program, called SMART-HAND, can improve hand function, joint position sense, pain, and dexterity in people with rheumatoid arthritis. The program combines sensory training, massage, joint approximation, range-of-motion exercises,…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Istanbul University - Cerrahpasa • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Aug 16, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can retraining the brain unlock a frozen shoulder?
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis trial tests whether adding pain neuroscience education and graded motor imagery to standard physiotherapy can improve pain, movement, and fear of movement in people with type 2 diabetes and frozen shoulder. Fifty adults aged 40-65 with diabetic adhesive capsulitis will recei…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Riphah International University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Aug 15, 2026 00:00 UTC
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AI videos may ease fear before knee surgery
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study looks at whether using AI-made videos to show patients what happens during knee replacement surgery can lower their anxiety and fear of moving after the operation. About 150 adults aged 55 and older who are scheduled for knee replacement will take part. Half will get s…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Munzur University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Aug 15, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Exercise program aims to steady the stance of osteoporosis patients
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis trial tests whether a structured 12-week physiotherapy exercise program can improve balance, posture, and reduce fall risk in people with osteoporosis. Participants, aged 50 and older, will be randomly assigned to either the exercise program or a control group. The program f…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Alma Mater Europaea - Slovenia • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Aug 15, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Learning to Self-Care: a new approach to ease RA stiffness?
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis trial tests whether a structured self-care education program can reduce joint stiffness and improve functional ability in people with rheumatoid arthritis. Participants are split into two groups: one receives the education program alongside usual care, while the other gets u…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Assiut University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Aug 15, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could a Computer-Controlled needle make dental visits less scary for kids?
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study compares two ways of numbing a child's tooth for a root canal on a baby molar: a computer-controlled system that delivers anesthetic slowly and steadily, versus a traditional injection. The goal is to see which method causes less anxiety and pain in children aged 6 to …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Recep Tayyip Erdogan University Training and Research Hospital • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Aug 14, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a hybrid 3D-Printed splint ease jaw pain better than traditional ones?
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis trial tests whether a new type of dental splint—made with both hard and soft 3D-printed materials—can improve comfort and outcomes for people with temporomandibular joint (TMJ) disorders. It compares the hybrid splint to conventional chairside splints and standard 3D-printed…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Postgraduate Institute of Dental Sciences Rohtak • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Aug 14, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Bone marrow injection may offer longer hip pain relief than steroids
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether a single injection of concentrated bone marrow cells can reduce pain and improve function in people with hip osteoarthritis better than a standard steroid injection. One hundred adults with moderate to severe hip arthritis will be randomly assigned to rec…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: The Cleveland Clinic • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Aug 14, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a pain drug help you walk better with knee arthritis?
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis trial tests whether duloxetine, an FDA-approved osteoarthritis drug, can improve walking ability and physical activity in people with chronic knee osteoarthritis pain. Participants take duloxetine or a placebo for six weeks, then complete surveys, physical tasks, brain imagi…
Phase: PHASE4 • Sponsor: Benedict Alter • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Aug 14, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a simple shoe insert ease flatfoot pain?
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether wearing an insole or a medial arch support during a short walk can ease pain and change muscle stiffness in young adults with flatfoot. Ninety participants will be randomly assigned to one of two support devices or to a control group. Researchers will mea…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Medipol University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Aug 12, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can custom foot orthoses outperform standard ones for painful flatfoot?
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis trial tests whether adding custom-made, prefabricated, or sham (fake) foot orthoses to a standard exercise and education program can reduce foot pain and improve function in adults with progressive collapsing foot deformity, a condition that causes a painful, flattening foot…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Université du Québec à Trois-Rivières • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Aug 12, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Kratom patch could ease stubborn neck pain without pills
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether a skin patch containing mitragynine, the main active compound from the kratom plant, can reduce pain in people with chronic myofascial pain syndrome in the upper neck and shoulder muscles. Participants aged 18 to 50 with pain lasting over three months wil…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Prince of Songkla University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Aug 12, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a laser beam replace opioids for knee surgery pain?
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis pilot study tests whether photobiomodulation therapy—using a special laser device—can reduce pain in people who go home the same day as their total knee replacement surgery. Participants receive the light therapy as part of their post-operative pain plan, and their pain leve…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Mohammad Burney, MD • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Aug 08, 2026 00:03 UTC
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Which nerve block wins the battle against Post-Spine surgery pain?
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study looks at two ultrasound-guided nerve blocks used to manage pain after lumbar spine surgery: the classic TLIP block and the QIP block. Adults aged 18-65 having elective lumbar discectomy will receive one of these blocks as part of their routine care. Researchers will tr…
Sponsor: Vezirköprü State Hospital • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Aug 08, 2026 00:03 UTC
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Could a bent knee after surgery speed up recovery?
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis trial asks whether keeping the knee slightly bent for a few hours after knee replacement surgery improves recovery compared to the usual straight position. About 150 adults scheduled for a knee replacement will be randomly assigned to either have their knee positioned at a 6…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Aug 07, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could a simple ear device boost recovery after spinal cord injury?
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study tests a small ear device that gently stimulates a nerve (taVNS) in people who recently had a spinal cord injury. The goal is to see if it is safe and comfortable, and whether adding it to walking therapy might help improve mobility. About 50 adults will take part in tw…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: University of Alabama at Birmingham • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Aug 07, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could a blood concentrate ease chronic jaw pain? new trial aims to find out
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether injections of platelet-rich plasma (PRP) can reduce pain and improve jaw function in people with chronic jaw muscle pain (myogenous TMD). Fifty women aged 20–50 with at least 3 months of pain will receive either PRP or a saltwater shot, then be followed f…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Karolinska Institutet • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Aug 07, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a sedative calm the Body's surgical storm?
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis trial tests whether giving the sedative dexmedetomidine during hip replacement surgery can dampen the body's stress and inflammatory response to the operation. Researchers will compare two doses of the drug against a placebo in 90 adults aged 50-90 undergoing total hip arthr…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Poznan University of Medical Sciences • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Aug 06, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can blocking knee blood vessels ease arthritis pain?
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis trial tests whether a procedure called genicular artery embolization can reduce pain and improve function in people with knee osteoarthritis who have not responded to standard treatments. Doctors insert a thin tube into an artery in the groin, guide it to blood vessels aroun…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Assiut University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Aug 06, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Bee venom zaps sinus pain? new trial tests sting therapy
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether applying bee venom to the face using ultrasound can ease chronic sinusitis symptoms. Thirty adults with sinusitis will either get bee venom phonophoresis or standard care (decongestants and saline rinses). Researchers will measure changes in symptom sever…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Sinai University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Aug 06, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Bee venom gel could soothe arthritic knees, small trial hopes
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether applying bee venom gel to the knee during ultrasound therapy can reduce pain and improve movement in people with knee osteoarthritis. Thirty adults aged 40-75 will either get the bee venom treatment or a placebo gel. Researchers will measure pain, walking…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Sinai University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Aug 06, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Needle in hand, heel pain gone? new study investigates
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study tests if a specific acupuncture point on the hand can safely reduce heel pain and improve walking. Researchers will treat 150 adults aged 40-70 who have had heel pain for less than two months. The main goal is to see if at least half of participants get significant pai…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: First Teaching Hospital of Tianjin University of Traditional Chinese Medicine • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Aug 05, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Which nerve block keeps you moving after knee surgery?
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis trial compares two ultrasound-guided nerve blocks for pain control after total knee replacement. The goal is to see if one block preserves leg muscle strength better, allowing earlier movement, while providing similar pain relief. Sixty adults scheduled for knee replacement …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Bursa Yuksek Ihtisas Training and Research Hospital • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Aug 05, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could a simple pill make root canals less painful?
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis trial tests whether taking a single dose of diclofenac potassium before dental treatment can improve the numbing effect of local anesthesia and reduce pain after the procedure. Adults with severe tooth pain from irreversible pulpitis in lower molars will receive either 50mg,…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Cairo University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Aug 05, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Virtual reality jungle adventure may help teens recover from spine surgery
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis pilot study tests whether playing a collaborative virtual reality game during the first walk after scoliosis surgery can reduce pain and anxiety in teens aged 10 to 17. Half of the participants will use a VR headset to explore a magical jungle with a physiotherapist, while t…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: St. Justine's Hospital • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Aug 01, 2026 00:00 UTC
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One shot, one year: could a single injection ease knee arthritis pain?
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis phase 3 trial tests whether a single injection of hyaluronic acid into the knee can reduce pain and improve function in people with moderate knee osteoarthritis over 12 months. The study includes adults aged 40 to 75 who have persistent knee pain despite standard treatments …
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Universiti Sains Malaysia • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Aug 01, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a simple joint wash beat botox for jaw pain?
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis trial tests whether washing out the jaw joint (arthrocentesis) works as well as Botox injections for treating painful temporomandibular joint (TMJ) disorders. Adults with TMJ pain that hasn't improved with standard care will be randomly assigned to one of the two procedures.…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Mudher MB Alsunbuli • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Aug 01, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Honest placebos: can empty pills ease chronic pain?
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis trial tests whether taking a placebo pill that patients know is inactive — called an open-label placebo — can help reduce chronic pain from temporomandibular disorders (TMD). Some participants also receive a brief behavioral session to boost their expectations. The study foc…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Maryland, Baltimore • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Aug 01, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Hormone therapy may thaw frozen shoulders faster — a trial puts it to the test
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis trial tests whether adding hormone replacement therapy (HRT) to a standard physiotherapy program improves pain, movement, and function in postmenopausal women with frozen shoulder. Fifty-six women aged 40 to 60 with stage I or II frozen shoulder will receive 12 weeks of supe…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Istanbul University - Cerrahpasa • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Aug 01, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a thicker gel ease shoulder pain better?
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis trial tests whether an ultra-high molecular weight hyaluronic acid injection works better than a standard high molecular weight version for subdeltoid bursitis, a painful shoulder condition. About 50 adults with recent shoulder pain will receive an ultrasound-guided injectio…
Phase: PHASE4 • Sponsor: Shin Kong Wu Ho-Su Memorial Hospital • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Aug 01, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Mirror illusion may help children with cerebral palsy regain arm control
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis trial tests whether mirror therapy — a low-cost technique where a child watches the reflection of their good arm moving, creating the illusion that their affected arm is moving — can improve arm and hand function in children with hemiparetic cerebral palsy. Twenty-six childr…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Marmara University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jul 31, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Chilling a tooth from the inside: could cold saline ease Post-Root-Canal pain?
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis trial tests whether flushing the inside of a tooth with cold saline (about 2.5°C) after root canal retreatment can lower pain and inflammation. One hundred adults needing retreatment on a lower premolar will be randomly assigned to receive either cold or room-temperature sal…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Alanya Alaaddin Keykubat University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jul 31, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a gel injection ease shoulder bursitis pain?
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis trial tests whether injecting hyaluronic acid into the shoulder, combined with physical therapy, can reduce pain and disability from subdeltoid bursitis. Fifty participants receive either cross-linked or non-cross-linked hyaluronic acid, guided by ultrasound. Researchers tra…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Shin Kong Wu Ho-Su Memorial Hospital • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jul 31, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Weight-loss drug ecnoglutide takes aim at knee osteoarthritis pain
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis phase 3 trial tests whether ecnoglutide, a GLP-1 drug similar to semaglutide, can reduce knee pain and body weight in obese adults with knee osteoarthritis. Participants receive either ecnoglutide injections or a placebo for several months. The study measures changes in pain…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Hangzhou Sciwind Biosciences Co., Ltd. • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jul 31, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Fish or puppets: which distraction works best for needle-phobic kids?
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis trial tests whether two simple distractions — watching a betta fish or playing with a hand puppet — can lower pain, fear, and anxiety in children aged 5 to 7 during a blood draw. One group will use the fish, another the puppet, and a third will receive standard care. Researc…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Igdir University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jul 31, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a new capsule ease bone metastasis pain without opioids?
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis trial tests an experimental drug called VC004 for people with moderate-to-severe pain caused by cancer that has spread to the bones. About 26 adults will receive either a low or high dose of VC004 or a placebo capsule, and researchers will track changes in daily pain scores …
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Jiangsu vcare pharmaceutical technology co., LTD • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jul 30, 2026 00:00 UTC
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A digital coach for knee replacement recovery — can it boost satisfaction and exercise?
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis pilot trial tests whether a web-based conversational assistant can help people recovering from total knee replacement. About 60 adults who have had knee replacement surgery will either receive standard care alone or standard care plus access to the online assistant for 6 wee…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Wojciech Sroga • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jul 30, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a simple massage tool ease chest pain that mimics a heart attack?
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingPseudo-angina is chest pain that feels like a heart attack but comes from muscle knots, not the heart. This trial tests whether two hands-on treatments—Graston Technique (using a stainless-steel tool to massage muscles) and local ischemic compression (sustained finger pressure on…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Faisalabad • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jul 29, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Spinal crack or brain hack? how a Back-Popping maneuver may rewire pain circuits
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis trial tests whether a hands-on spinal manipulation technique, called lever positioning manipulation, can ease the leg and back pain caused by a herniated disc. About 84 adults with a herniated disc will receive either the real manipulation or a sham version three times a wee…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: The Third Affiliated hospital of Zhejiang Chinese Medical University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jul 29, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Smartwatch exercise plan aims to rebuild fitness in young cancer survivors
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis trial tests whether a personalized, smartwatch-supported home exercise program can increase physical activity and improve heart health, mobility, and quality of life in adolescents and young adults who have survived bone or soft tissue sarcoma. Participants wear a fitness tr…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Universität Duisburg-Essen • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jul 29, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a new rowing seat help veterans with paralysis row freely?
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis trial compares two adaptive indoor rowing seats designed for Veterans who have limited trunk stability due to spinal cord injury, stroke, or neurodegenerative conditions. Participants will try both seats during short rowing sessions, and researchers will measure trunk moveme…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: VA Office of Research and Development • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jul 26, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a specific mobilization technique unfreeze a frozen shoulder faster?
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis trial compares two hands-on therapy techniques—Gong's mobilization and Maitland mobilization—for treating adhesive capsulitis, commonly known as frozen shoulder. The study includes adults aged 40 to 65 with moderate pain and limited shoulder movement. Researchers are measuri…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Riphah International University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jul 26, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Which dry needling method best eases jaw pain? a Head-to-Head trial
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis trial tests three dry needling methods—dynamic, static, and a mix—for treating orofacial myofascial pain, a common jaw muscle condition. Forty-five adults with active trigger points in their chewing muscles will receive one technique. The study measures pain intensity, press…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Flávio Magno Gonçalves • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jul 25, 2026 00:00 UTC
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A gentle pull: could manual traction speed up knee replacement recovery?
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis trial tests whether adding a hands-on technique called manual traction to standard physical therapy can reduce pain and improve function in women recovering from total knee replacement. Forty-eight women aged 50 to 75 with knee osteoarthritis will be randomly assigned to rec…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Alma Mater Europaea - Slovenia • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jul 25, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a gentler root canal tool ease post-treatment pain?
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis trial compares two different file systems used during root canal treatment for infected lower molars. The goal is to see whether a newer, minimally invasive single-file system leads to less pain after the procedure than the standard Wave One Gold system. Adults with a specif…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Minia University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jul 24, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a Hands-On technique boost knee exercise results?
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study compares two physical therapy approaches for patellofemoral pain syndrome, a common cause of front knee pain. One group performs the Mikhled Knee Exercise Program alone, while the other adds Stecco fascial manipulation, a manual therapy technique. Researchers will meas…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Riphah International University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jul 23, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could the way a dentist moves a tiny file ease root canal pain?
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis trial looks at whether changing how the dentist's tool moves during a root canal can reduce pain afterward. Adults with an infected lower premolar will get standard root canal treatment, but the file system will use either a continuous spin or a back-and-forth motion, with d…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Alanya Alaaddin Keykubat University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jul 22, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could supervised exercise be safe for High-Risk heart patients?
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis trial investigates whether a structured, moderate-intensity cardiac rehabilitation program is safe for people with arrhythmogenic cardiomyopathy who carry high-risk genetic mutations. Participants will be randomly assigned to either the exercise program or standard physical …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Juan Jiménez Jáimez • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jul 22, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Muscle release may give wheelchair athletes a speed boost
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether applying myofascial release—a manual therapy that relaxes tight muscles—to the arms can improve sprint speed in wheelchair rugby players with spinal cord injury. Twelve athletes will complete a 20-meter sprint test with and without the therapy on separate…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Centro Universitário Augusto Motta • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jul 19, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Nerve gliding or back manipulation: which eases knee pain better?
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether adding femoral nerve gliding or lumbopelvic manipulation to standard hip-knee exercises improves pain, knee function, and nerve health in people with patellofemoral pain syndrome (front knee pain). Sixty adults aged 18–35 with unilateral knee pain will be…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Marihan Aziz Zakaria • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jul 19, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Breathing against resistance may ease knee arthritis pain
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether a simple breathing exercise—inhaling against resistance using a handheld device—can reduce knee pain in people aged 55 and older with knee osteoarthritis. Participants will do the exercises at home for 8 weeks, with gradually increasing resistance. The tr…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: The Hong Kong Polytechnic University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jul 18, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Virtual reality could replace sedatives for anxious hip surgery patients
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether using a virtual reality (VR) headset during hip replacement surgery can lower anxiety and prevent post-surgery confusion in older adults. Half of the participants will watch calming nature scenes through VR while under regional anesthesia, while the other…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Menoufia University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jul 17, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could a single injection after knee surgery cut swelling in half?
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis trial tests whether an injection of tergase (berahyaluronidase alfa) can reduce swelling after total knee replacement surgery. The study involves 30 older adults with severe knee osteoarthritis who are having both knees replaced at the same time. One knee receives the inject…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Man Soo Kim • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jul 17, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can sticky tape ease bowel troubles after spinal injury?
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether adding Kinesio Taping to a standard bowel program can improve bowel function in adults with spinal cord injury. Thirty participants will be randomly assigned to receive either the bowel program alone or the bowel program plus Kinesio Taping applied to the…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Pamukkale University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jul 17, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Simple foot exercises may offer Drug-Free relief for chronic heel pain
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study compares two non-surgical approaches—foot core strengthening and sensorimotor re-training—each added to routine physical therapy, for treating plantar fasciitis. Adults aged 35–60 with at least three months of heel pain are randomly assigned to one of the two groups. R…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Lahore University of Biological and Applied Sciences • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jul 16, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could a simple saltwater rinse revolutionize Post-Root canal pain relief?
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether a 3% hypertonic saline (saltwater) rinse, used at the end of a root canal procedure, can reduce pain and inflammation better than the standard 0.9% saline rinse. Forty adults with painful tooth inflammation will receive one of the two rinses, and their pa…
Phase: PHASE4 • Sponsor: Cairo University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jul 16, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Jaw pain relief: combining two simple therapies may improve TMJ symptoms
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether adding a gentle muscle-release technique called Strain Counter-Strain to standard Rocabado exercises provides better relief for people with temporomandibular joint (TMJ) dysfunction. The trial includes 44 adults aged 20 to 50 with mild to moderate TMJ pai…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Lahore University of Biological and Applied Sciences • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jul 16, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Simple foot exercise may ease stubborn knee pain in women
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether adding short foot exercises—which train the small muscles in the foot—to standard hip and knee strengthening can better relieve pain and improve function in women with patellofemoral pain syndrome (PFPS). Thirty-eight women aged 18 to 45 with PFPS will be…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Lahore University of Biological and Applied Sciences • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jul 16, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Laser vs radiofrequency: a new hope for knee pain relief?
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis trial tests whether using a laser to ablate (destroy) specific nerves around the knee provides better pain relief than the standard radiofrequency method for people with chronic knee osteoarthritis. Fifty adults with persistent knee pain will receive one of the two procedure…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Zagazig University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jul 16, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Shoulder pain relief without surgery? hyaluronic acid injections under study
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study investigates whether ultrasound-guided injections of low-molecular-weight hyaluronic acid (Hyalotend®) can safely reduce pain and improve shoulder function in people with chronic non-calcific supraspinatus tendinopathy. Participants receive two injections and are follo…
Sponsor: University Hospital of the Nuestra Señora de Candelaria • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jul 15, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Knee pain showdown: which manual therapy technique wins?
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study compares two hands-on physical therapy techniques—popliteus muscle release and patellofemoral mobilization—for treating patellofemoral pain syndrome, a common cause of knee pain. Researchers will measure changes in pain intensity, knee function, and quadriceps strength…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Cairo University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jul 15, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could a simple steroid shot make root canals less painful?
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis trial investigates whether a single injection of dexamethasone, a steroid, given before a root canal can lower pain during the procedure. It includes adults with severe tooth pain from symptomatic irreversible pulpitis. Participants receive either dexamethasone or a placebo,…
Phase: PHASE4 • Sponsor: Watim Medical & Dental College • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jul 15, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could a simple steroid injection replace a catheter for shoulder surgery pain?
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingShoulder surgery often causes severe pain, and a nerve block is commonly used to numb the area. However, when the block wears off, many patients experience sudden intense 'rebound pain.' This trial tests whether a single-shot nerve block combined with an intravenous dose of the s…
Phase: PHASE4 • Sponsor: Seoul National University Hospital • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jul 15, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Before or after? study tests best timing for shoulder surgery nerve block to cut pain and opioids
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study compares giving a nerve block before versus after arthroscopic rotator cuff repair surgery to see which timing provides better pain control and recovery. Participants are adults undergoing this shoulder surgery who receive an interscalene nerve block. The trial measure…
Sponsor: Istinye University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jul 10, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Simple leg exercise may cut swelling and pain after knee replacement
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether adding a simple leg exercise to standard recovery care can reduce swelling and inflammation after total knee replacement. The exercise involves lying or sitting while lifting the leg and moving the ankle. Researchers will measure leg swelling and pain in …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Assiut University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jul 09, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New nerve block could match standard for hip replacement pain
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis trial compares two types of nerve blocks given before hip replacement surgery to control pain afterward. One is the standard supra-inguinal fascia iliaca compartment block (SI-FICB), and the other is a newer quadro-iliac plane block (QIPB). The study includes adults aged 18-…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Dokuz Eylul University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jul 08, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Shockwave therapy may ease stubborn achilles pain
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether adding shockwave therapy to a tailored exercise program reduces pain and improves function in people with Achilles tendon pain. Two hundred adults with pain in the mid-portion or insertion of the tendon will be randomly assigned to exercise alone or exerc…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Vastra Gotaland Region • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jul 08, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New knee pain treatment approach tested in pilot study
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis pilot study compares two standard-of-care radiofrequency ablation (RFA) techniques for chronic knee pain caused by osteoarthritis. Adults already scheduled for knee RFA are randomly assigned to receive either a standard 3-target or a novel 6-target nerve ablation protocol. T…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Lawson Research Institute of St. Joseph's • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jul 08, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could a nerve block boost frozen shoulder treatment?
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study compares two treatments for frozen shoulder (retractile capsulitis): a standard steroid injection into the shoulder joint versus that same injection plus a nerve block near the shoulder blade. The nerve block uses a numbing medicine and a steroid to calm the nerve that…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Nantes University Hospital • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jul 04, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could a simple supplement boost knee injection results for arthritis sufferers?
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether adding an oral supplement (PEA) to a series of knee injections (adelmidrol and hyaluronic acid) can better reduce pain and improve function in people with knee arthritis. The injections aim to protect the joint from damage, while the supplement may help c…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Universita di Verona • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jul 04, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a video call replace the physio clinic for neck pain?
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether doing physiotherapy at home through live video calls works as well as going to a clinic for people with moderate neck pain from cervical spondylosis. Fifty-two adults aged 45-64 will be split into two groups: one gets in-person sessions, the other gets re…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Lahore University of Biological and Applied Sciences • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jul 03, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New nerve block may ease shoulder surgery pain without affecting breathing
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study will compare two types of nerve blocks for pain relief after shoulder surgery. One is a standard block that can sometimes weaken breathing; the other is a newer block that may avoid that side effect. 120 adults having shoulder arthroscopy will be randomly assigned to o…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: TC Erciyes University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jul 03, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New study aims to cut opioid use after knee replacement with targeted nerve blocks
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis trial compares three ways to manage pain after total knee replacement. All patients receive standard nerve blocks, but some also get an anti-inflammatory drug (dexamethasone) or a combination of dexamethasone and a sedative (dexmedetomidine). The goal is to see which approac…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Poznan University of Medical Sciences • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jul 02, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could a cold rinse during root canals ease Post-Procedure pain?
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether using very cold water (around 2-3°C) to rinse the inside of a tooth during a root canal can lower pain afterward. The trial includes adults aged 20-40 with painful, infected lower molars. Participants are randomly assigned to receive either cold rinses th…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Cairo University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jul 02, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Laser light could ease knee arthritis without drugs or surgery
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study investigates whether adding High-Intensity Laser Therapy (HILT) to standard physiotherapy helps people with mild-to-moderate knee osteoarthritis. Seventy-two participants will receive either real or sham laser sessions alongside exercise-based physiotherapy. Researcher…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Rzeszow • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jul 01, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Spinal stenosis surgery showdown: simpler procedure may be just as effective
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study compares two surgical options for people who develop spinal stenosis (narrowing of the spine) above a previous fusion site. One group gets decompression alone (removing tissue pressing on nerves), while the other gets decompression plus extended fusion (adding screws a…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Oslo University Hospital • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 28, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can tailored exercise help young sarcoma survivors recover strength?
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether a personalized exercise program can improve physical function and quality of life in adolescents and young adults who have survived sarcoma. Participants first complete a triage tool to assess their needs, then receive a 12-week exercise plan that may inc…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Dana-Farber Cancer Institute • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:03 UTC
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Can a phone app help RA patients feel less anxious?
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether an 8-week program of yoga and meditation delivered through a mobile app can reduce anxiety in adults with stable rheumatoid arthritis. About 100 participants will either use the app daily or continue with standard care. Researchers will measure changes in…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Tugba Civi Karaaslan • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:03 UTC
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Could a bone drug ease pain in kids with rare inflammatory disease?
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether the drug zoledronate can reduce pain in children aged 4 to 17 with chronic recurrent multifocal osteomyelitis (CRMO), a rare auto-inflammatory bone disease. The 30 participants have not responded to standard anti-inflammatory drugs. They will receive eith…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Assistance Publique - Hôpitaux de Paris • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:03 UTC
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Chill after the drill: could cold saline soothe root canal pain?
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study looks at whether using a cold saline rinse after ultrasonic cleaning during a root canal can lower pain afterward. Adults with an inflamed tooth nerve will get either ultrasonic cleaning alone or followed by a cold saline flush. Pain levels are tracked for three days a…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Dr Arsalan Ali Khan • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:02 UTC
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Laser vs. electric patch: which eases knee pain best?
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study will compare two treatments—low-level laser therapy and iontophoresis (a method that uses a mild electric current to deliver medication through the skin)—for knee osteoarthritis. Sixty-six adults aged 45 to 65 with mild to moderate knee arthritis will be randomly assig…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Kafrelsheikh University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:02 UTC
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New study tests breathing and relaxation for postpartum tailbone pain
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether pelvic floor down training—gentle breathing and relaxation exercises—can reduce tailbone pain in new mothers. Fifty-two women, 6 months to 1 year after childbirth, will practice these exercises daily. Researchers will measure pain and daily function befor…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Cairo University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:02 UTC
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Could a common muscle relaxant cut narcotic use after hysterectomy?
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether adding cyclobenzaprine, a muscle relaxant, to standard pain medicines (ibuprofen, acetaminophen, and short-term narcotics) improves pain control and reduces narcotic use after minimally invasive hysterectomy. About 36 women undergoing laparoscopic hystere…
Phase: PHASE4 • Sponsor: Christiana Care Health Services • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:02 UTC
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Shockwave therapy could ease stubborn neck pain
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis pilot study tests whether focused shockwave therapy can reduce pain and improve function in people with chronic neck and shoulder muscle pain. Sixty adults will be randomly assigned to receive either three weekly shockwave sessions or a home exercise program. Researchers wil…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Cishan Hospital, Ministry of Health and Welfare • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:02 UTC
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Which probiotic stops Kids' diarrhea faster? new trial aims to find out
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study will compare two probiotic drinks—Bacillus clausii and a mix of four bacterial strains—in 138 children aged 1 to 5 with acute watery diarrhea. All children will also receive standard care like rehydration and zinc. The goal is to see which probiotic reduces diarrhea du…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Children Hospital and Institute of Child Health, Lahore • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:02 UTC
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Which exercise works best for Runner's knee? new study aims to find out
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study compares core stability exercises versus proprioceptive (balance) training in 63 adults aged 18-40 with patellofemoral pain syndrome (runner's knee). Participants will be assigned to one of two exercise programs to see which better reduces pain and improves knee functi…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Cairo University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:02 UTC
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Laser vs shock wave: which zaps shoulder pain better?
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study will compare two non-invasive treatments—high-intensity laser therapy and extracorporeal shock wave therapy—for people with chronic supraspinatus tendinopathy (a common shoulder tendon condition). Researchers will measure tendon thickness, shoulder space, pain, range o…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Cairo University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:01 UTC
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Laser acupuncture may ease common knee pain without drugs
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study investigates whether high-intensity laser acupuncture, combined with exercise, can reduce pain and improve knee function in people aged 18 to 25 with patellofemoral pain syndrome (front knee pain). Participants receive either real laser acupuncture or a sham laser, plu…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Cairo University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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Could a pill plus walking ease knee pain and lift mood in veterans?
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether combining the medication duloxetine with a structured walking program can improve physical function, reduce pain, and ease depressive symptoms in veterans with knee osteoarthritis. Participants will be assigned to either the drug-plus-exercise group or a …
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: VA Office of Research and Development • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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Walking backwards could be a simple way to ease knee arthritis pain
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether walking backwards on a treadmill (called retro walking) can help reduce pain and improve how people with knee osteoarthritis walk. Participants will do retro walking sessions, starting with 10 minutes and gradually increasing up to 30 minutes if pain stay…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Anglia Ruskin University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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Could scoliosis steal teen sleep? new study asks
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study compares sleep quality between adolescents with idiopathic scoliosis and healthy peers of similar age and sex. Researchers will use questionnaires to assess sleep, and in the scoliosis group, they will also look at curve severity, pain, body image, and brace use. The g…
Sponsor: Bezmialem Vakif University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 18, 2026 02:00 UTC
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New pain test battery could speed up drug development
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis pilot study will test a new method to see how two pain medicines, naproxen and pregabalin, work in healthy adults. Up to 25 participants will receive each medicine and a placebo in random order. They will undergo several short, controlled pain tests, like a cold water hand b…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health (NCCIH) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 18, 2026 02:00 UTC
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Ultrasound may spot silent joint damage in mild hemophilia
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study uses ultrasound to examine the joints of adults with mild hemophilia, a group that often goes understudied. Researchers will scan six joints (ankles, knees, elbows) to look for early signs of damage that may not cause symptoms yet. The goal is to see how common joint p…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Assistance Publique - Hôpitaux de Paris • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 18, 2026 02:00 UTC
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Could you help scientists unlock genetic cancer secrets?
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study screens up to 1,000 people with personal or family histories of certain cancers to see if they qualify for ongoing genetics research at the National Cancer Institute. Participants fill out a 15-20 minute online survey about their health and family history. No treatment…
Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 18, 2026 02:00 UTC
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Could muscle size on MRI forecast how well you recover from back surgery?
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis observational study looks at whether the size of two lower-back muscles, the psoas and multifidus, measured on MRI scans taken before surgery, is related to how well patients recover after surgery for a herniated disc. The study will include 100 adults aged 18 to 75 schedule…
Sponsor: Fatih Sultan Mehmet Training and Research Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 18, 2026 02:00 UTC
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Can a smartphone app keep heart patients out of the hospital? new study aims to find out.
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study looks at whether a digital tool called Luscii is practical and acceptable for people with a rare heart condition called ATTR-CM. About 60 adults in Austria, Germany, and Italy will use a smartphone app and home devices to share health information with their care team. …
Sponsor: Bayer • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 16, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a less invasive disc surgery mean less pain right after?
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study looks at whether a newer, minimally invasive endoscopic technique for removing a herniated disc leads to less back pain in the first few days after surgery compared with traditional open surgery. Researchers will follow 140 adults scheduled for lumbar discectomy and me…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Saint-Gregoire Private Hospital Center • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 16, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could a simple X-Ray measurement outperform BMI in knee surgery safety?
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study investigates whether the thickness of fat over the shin bone, measured on a standard knee X-ray, is a better predictor of infection after total knee replacement than Body Mass Index (BMI). Researchers will review data from 400 adults who had knee replacement surgery, c…
Sponsor: East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 15, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New study tracks hidden dangers of common leukemia drug
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study will follow 200 children with acute lymphoblastic leukemia or lymphoma to learn more about the short- and long-term side effects of asparaginase drugs. Researchers will track how often serious toxicities occur during standard treatment and a newer therapy called SJALL2…
Sponsor: St. Jude Children's Research Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 15, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a smart tool keep watch on leukemia after treatment stops?
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study explores whether a digital tool can help monitor adults with chronic myeloid leukemia who have stopped treatment for up to two years. Over 12 months, researchers will track how often patients use the tool, aiming for a usage rate of at least 60%. The goal is to see if …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Versailles Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 14, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Sugar spike study: do steroid injections worsen glucose in diabetics?
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study tracks blood sugar changes after an epidural steroid injection for back or leg pain. Researchers will compare 36 adults with and without type 2 diabetes using a continuous glucose monitor worn for 15 days. The goal is to see if the injection causes higher or longer-las…
Sponsor: Korea University Anam Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 14, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Back surgery breathing study seeks safer anesthesia settings
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study will test two different levels of positive pressure (PEEP) on a breathing machine during lumbar spine surgery performed face-down. The goal is to see which setting helps patients breathe better and maintain good oxygen levels. Sixty adults aged 18-65 having elective ba…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Harran University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 13, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Immune clues in the blood may foretell heart trouble
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study is building a biobank of blood samples and imaging data from 300 people with suspected inflammatory heart or autoimmune rheumatic diseases. Researchers aim to identify immune biomarkers that could predict major heart events like heart failure, stroke, or atrial fibrill…
Sponsor: Assistance Publique - Hôpitaux de Paris • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 12, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a new italian questionnaire unlock the fear behind jaw pain?
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study is translating and testing an Italian version of a questionnaire that measures kinesiophobia—the fear of movement—in people with temporomandibular disorders (TMDs), which affect the jaw joint and muscles. Researchers will ask 250 adults diagnosed with TMD to complete t…
Sponsor: Alessandro Aquino • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 09, 2026 00:00 UTC
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A simple blood draw could spare kids with leukemia from painful bone marrow tests
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study looks at whether a blood test that detects tumor DNA (ctDNA) can give the same information as bone marrow tests in children with acute leukemia. Researchers will compare ctDNA results with standard bone marrow checks for minimal residual disease. The goal is to see if …
Sponsor: Institute of Hematology & Blood Diseases Hospital, China • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 09, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could a simple protein test unlock the secrets of joint disease?
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study looks at whether levels of a protein called 15-PGDH in the blood and joint fluid are linked to the severity of osteoarthritis and ankylosing spondylitis. Researchers will measure 15-PGDH in about 51 adults with these conditions and compare it with ultrasound images and…
Sponsor: Assiut University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 09, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a catalan questionnaire accurately measure arm, shoulder, and hand disability?
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study aims to translate and validate a Catalan version of the QuickDASH questionnaire, a widely used tool for measuring upper extremity disability. The research involves Catalan-speaking adults with upper limb disorders and follows a two-phase process: translation and cultur…
Sponsor: Corporacion Parc Tauli • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 08, 2026 00:03 UTC
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Could a simple skin test replace bone marrow biopsies?
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study explores whether a non-invasive, painless skin measurement called electrical bioimpedance can help monitor acute myeloid leukemia (AML) and myelodysplastic syndrome (MDS). About 25 adults who are already scheduled for a bone marrow biopsy will also receive this skin te…
Sponsor: University of Utah • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 08, 2026 00:03 UTC
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Engineering immune cells to outsmart Leukemia's defenses
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study investigates how to engineer T cells to more effectively target acute myeloid leukemia (AML). Researchers will analyze samples from healthy donors and AML patients to identify T-cell receptors that recognize leukemia cells. The goal is to create next-generation enginee…
Sponsor: IRCCS San Raffaele • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 08, 2026 00:03 UTC
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Gum bacteria and a 'Youth Gene' may hold clues to heart attack risk
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study will examine 108 adults aged 30-65 to see if a gene called Klotho, certain mouth bacteria, and viruses are linked to gum disease and acute coronary syndrome (a type of heart attack). Researchers will measure gum health and collect samples to look for these markers. The…
Sponsor: Meenakshi Ammal Dental College and Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 08, 2026 00:03 UTC
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Does the Body's immune reaction to spine surgery differ by scoliosis type?
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study investigates whether children and adults with neuromuscular scoliosis have a stronger immune response after spinal fusion surgery compared to those with idiopathic scoliosis. Researchers will analyze blood samples taken before and after surgery to measure immune marker…
Sponsor: Ambrish Patel • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 08, 2026 00:03 UTC
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Can an app help older leukemia patients track their health at home?
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis pilot study tests whether adults aged 65 and older with acute leukemia can use a digital platform to complete health questionnaires from home. Twenty participants will fill out surveys about their quality of life and symptoms on a tablet or phone, with results sent directly …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Fundación para la Investigación Biosanitaria del Principado de Asturias • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 08, 2026 00:03 UTC
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Can ultrasound consistently measure the diaphragm? a study puts it to the test
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study looks at whether diaphragm ultrasound gives consistent results when performed by different anesthesiologists. Two doctors will each scan the diaphragm using three different methods, and their measurements will be compared to see which method is most reliable. The goal …
Sponsor: University Health Network, Toronto • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 07, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could a simple test spot oral cancer and gum disease early?
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study aims to find biological markers in saliva, mouth rinse, blood, or tissue that could help identify and predict the course of oral cancer, gum disease, and tooth decay. Researchers will collect health information and samples from 4,000 adults with these conditions and he…
Sponsor: Shanghai Ninth People's Hospital Affiliated to Shanghai Jiao Tong University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 06, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a prefilled pen match a syringe for this biosimilar?
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study compares two ways of giving the same experimental biosimilar drug, DRL_AB, which is designed to work like abatacept for autoimmune conditions. Healthy male volunteers receive a single dose either through an autoinjector or a prefilled syringe. Researchers measure how m…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Dr. Reddy's Laboratories Limited • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 06, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a jaw joint washout reshape chewing muscles? ultrasound study investigates
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study looks at how a procedure called temporomandibular joint arthrocentesis—a washout of the jaw joint—affects the masseter muscle, a key chewing muscle. Researchers will use ultrasound and strain elastography to measure the muscle's thickness and elasticity before and afte…
Sponsor: sema kaya • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 06, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Knee implant materials put to the test in human cells
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study will test whether common orthopedic materials, like titanium alloy and polylactic acid (PLA), are safe for use in knee surgery. Researchers will expose human tissue samples from 50 knee replacement patients to these materials in the lab. They will check for cell damage…
Sponsor: Stefano Zaffagnini • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 06, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can brain scans unlock hidden effects of becker muscular dystrophy?
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study looks at how the absence of a protein called Dp140 in people with Becker muscular dystrophy might affect the brain, thinking, and muscle function. Researchers will use brain and muscle imaging, along with cognitive and psychological tests, to explore these connections.…
Sponsor: Institut de Myologie, France • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 02, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a brain monitor guide safer anesthesia during knee replacement?
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis trial tests whether adding midazolam, dexmedetomidine, or esketamine to standard propofol anesthesia helps maintain the right depth of unconsciousness during knee replacement. One hundred adults scheduled for surgery will have their brain waves and vital signs monitored as t…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: China-Japan Friendship Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 01, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can tracking MADD's natural course unlock better care?
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study follows people with Multiple Acyl-CoA Dehydrogenase Deficiency (MADD) over time to learn how the condition progresses and affects daily life. Researchers will collect health data and patient feedback to identify patterns and potential markers of the disease. The goal i…
Sponsor: Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 31, 2026 00:00 UTC
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A simple Note-Taking change could transform blood cancer care
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis quality improvement initiative tests whether a standardized electronic medical record template for progress notes, combined with a pharmacist-led medication titration service, can improve the management of polycythemia vera (PV). The study enrolls hematologists and oncologis…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Massachusetts General Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 31, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Ultrasound eye on the diaphragm may forecast breathing-tube success
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether a new ultrasound-based index, called the Regional Diaphragmatic Synchrony Index (RDSI), can predict if patients on ventilators will succeed when their breathing tube is removed. Researchers will measure diaphragm movement and thickness in 110 adults durin…
Sponsor: Sir Run Run Shaw Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 31, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Gum inflammation in pregnancy linked to preterm birth risk?
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study looks at whether inflammation from gum disease during pregnancy can affect the womb environment and lead to early delivery. Researchers will measure markers of inflammation and oxidative stress in saliva and amniotic fluid from 80 healthy pregnant women. The goal is to…
Sponsor: Saglik Bilimleri Universitesi • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 31, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can watching the course of myotonic dystrophy unlock better care?
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study follows 100 adults with myotonic dystrophy (types 1 or 2) for two years to understand how muscle stiffness, daily function, and heart health change over time. Researchers will look back at up to 18 months of past medical records and then track participants with clinic …
Sponsor: Lupin Ltd. • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 30, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Personalized dosing may improve stem cell transplant survival in blood cancer patients
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study compares survival and other outcomes in patients with acute leukemia or myelodysplastic syndrome who received a stem cell transplant with a personalized dose of an immune-suppressing drug (r-ATG) to similar patients from a large registry who received standard treatment…
Sponsor: Miltenyi Biomedicine GmbH • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 30, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Flat feet fix may shift kneecap alignment, small study hints
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether correcting a flat foot position with shoe inserts (orthoses) changes how the kneecap sits during standing. Ten adults with flexible flatfoot will have weight-bearing CT scans with and without orthoses, with knees straight and slightly bent. The goal is to…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Regionshospital Nordjylland • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 30, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Disposable scope takes on gold standard in pleural diagnosis
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis pilot trial tests whether a single-use flexible bronchoscope can safely and effectively replace the semi-rigid pleuroscope for diagnosing pleural effusion—a buildup of fluid around the lungs. Hospitalized patients needing a tissue sample will be randomly assigned to one of t…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: National University of Malaysia • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 26, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can diet and brushing habits predict cavities in children's first adult molars?
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study looks at how common cavities are in the first permanent molars of 6- to 7-year-old Egyptian children and whether diet and tooth-brushing habits play a role. Researchers will examine 272 children's teeth and ask parents about their child's eating and oral hygiene routin…
Sponsor: October University for Modern Sciences and Arts • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 26, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Mind over elbow: can beliefs predict how tennis elbow patients respond to treatment?
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study investigates what factors — such as pain intensity, fear of movement, and confidence in managing pain — influence how adults with chronic tennis elbow perceive their illness and what they expect from treatment. Researchers will survey 137 participants and analyze the d…
Sponsor: Acibadem University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 25, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Flat feet fix? study pits shoe inserts against foot exercises for runners
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study compares two approaches for runners with flat feet (pes planus): custom foot orthoses versus an eight-week foot-core strengthening program. Researchers will measure how each intervention affects hip, knee, and ankle motion during a prolonged run. The goal is to underst…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Dalhousie University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 25, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could popular Weight-Loss drugs harm your teeth? a new study investigates
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study looks at whether GLP-1 receptor agonists like semaglutide and tirzepatide, used for weight loss, change saliva composition and increase tooth wear. Researchers will measure saliva calcium, pH, flow rate, and dental erosion in 40 adults before and 3 months after startin…
Sponsor: Bilecik Seyh Edebali Universitesi • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 24, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Heart valve shape may predict drug success in thick heart muscle disease
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study looks at people with obstructive hypertrophic cardiomyopathy — a condition where the heart muscle is abnormally thick and blocks blood flow. Researchers want to see if certain abnormalities in the mitral valve or its supporting structures affect how well the drug mavac…
Sponsor: French Cardiology Society • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 23, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Smartphone videos could unlock secrets of rare brain disease
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study tracks how Sanfilippo syndrome type C, a rare genetic disorder that affects the brain, progresses over time. Caregivers of children and young adults aged 1 to 25 will record videos of daily activities and answer questionnaires using a smartphone app every six months fo…
Sponsor: Phoenix Nest • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 19, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Does the setting of care affect whether kids finish their antibiotics?
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis observational study looks at whether children aged 3 months to 16 years are more likely to complete their full course of antibiotics when prescribed at a primary care clinic versus a hospital emergency department. Researchers surveyed parents by phone after treatment ended t…
Sponsor: University Hospital, Montpellier • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 19, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Poor sleep may worsen dental pain, study suggests
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study looks at whether having insomnia before dental surgery leads to more pain afterward. Adults getting teeth pulled will be grouped by their sleep quality and will report pain levels using questionnaires. The goal is to see if poor sleep makes recovery harder.
Sponsor: Fondazione Policlinico Universitario Agostino Gemelli IRCCS • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 19, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Saliva may reveal hidden links between bone loss and tooth decay
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study looks at saliva from people with osteoporosis to measure certain immune markers and an enzyme called MMP-8. Researchers also check participants' dental cavities. The goal is to better understand how osteoporosis might affect oral health. No treatments are given—only sa…
Sponsor: Afyonkarahisar Health Sciences University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 18, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Real-Time nerve monitoring during spine surgery could predict bladder and bowel function
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis trial tests whether monitoring sacral reflexes during surgery can predict nerve function afterward. Patients undergoing sacrectomy for pelvic bone cancer or spinal procedures will have their reflexes tracked in real time. The goal is to help surgeons make decisions and prepa…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: City of Hope Medical Center • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 18, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could a simple gel speed up gum graft recovery?
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study looks at whether a gel made from polynucleotides and hyaluronic acid can help gum tissue heal better after a graft is taken from the roof of the mouth. Fifteen adults with gum recession will have grafts taken from both sides of their palate in two separate surgeries, n…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Sao Paulo • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 18, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Tiny study asks: can spine specialists see the same thing on CT?
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study checks how consistently six doctors can grade degeneration of the small joints in the spine (facet joints) using CT scans. It includes 12 patients and uses the Pathria scale. The goal is to see if the grading method is reliable, not to test a treatment.
Sponsor: Sklifosovsky Institute of Emergency Care • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 17, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could a common tooth enamel defect trigger hidden gum inflammation?
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study looks at whether children with molar-incisor hypomineralization (MIH) — a condition that weakens tooth enamel — have different levels of gum inflammation markers compared to children without MIH. Researchers will measure inflammatory substances in gum fluid from 76 chi…
Sponsor: Marmara University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 16, 2026 00:00 UTC
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CT scans track hip implant movement to predict Long-Term stability
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study tracks 30 people receiving a CATALYSTEM cementless hip implant to measure how much the stem moves (subsides) in the thigh bone over two years. Using specialized CT scans, researchers aim to see if the implant stays firmly in place, which is key for long-term success. P…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Canadian Radiostereometric Analysis Network • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 15, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Leg muscle tone may signal hidden bladder trouble in spinal cord injury
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study investigates whether increased muscle tone in the legs can predict neurogenic detrusor overactivity (NDO)—a condition where the bladder contracts involuntarily—in adults with upper sacral spinal cord injury. Researchers will compare medical records of 300 patients with…
Sponsor: Shengjing Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 12, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New tool aims to predict failed back surgery before it happens
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study aims to create a tool that predicts which patients are likely to have persistent pain after lumbar spine surgery, a condition known as failed back surgery syndrome. Researchers will combine routine blood tests, MRI scans, and psychological questionnaires from 150 adult…
Sponsor: juan jose valero quintero,MD • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 12, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New model aims to predict jaw bone disease before it strikes
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study is developing a way to predict who might develop a serious jaw bone condition called medication-related osteonecrosis of the jaw (MRONJ) after dental procedures. Researchers are following adults who have taken bone-strengthening drugs like bisphosphonates or denosumab …
Sponsor: Hospital of Stomatology, Wuhan University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 11, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Bent or straight? study tests if knee angle can slow muscle loss during immobility
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study investigates whether keeping the knee bent (at a 60-degree angle) during five days of leg immobilization helps prevent muscle loss compared to keeping the knee straight. Thirty healthy adults will wear a knee brace and undergo scans, blood tests, and muscle biopsies be…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Wageningen University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 10, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Belly fat vs. body mass index: which better predicts spine surgery risks?
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study looks at how different types of obesity—central (belly fat) versus peripheral (fat elsewhere)—affect blood loss and complications during major lower back surgery. Researchers will measure pressure inside the abdomen and blood loss in 90 adults having lumbar spine surge…
Sponsor: Marmara University Pendik Training and Research Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 09, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Tailored Pre-Surgery care may improve outcomes for babies with cleft lip and palate
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study looks at different presurgical treatments for infants born with cleft lip and palate. These treatments help shape the mouth and nose before surgery. Researchers will compare how well each approach works, how many clinic visits are needed, and how much burden it places …
Sponsor: University of Florida • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 09, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Dialysis showdown: which method protects heart and bones best?
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study looks at how different types of dialysis affect heart health, bone metabolism, inflammation, and quality of life in people with end-stage kidney disease. Researchers will compare patients on hemodialysis, continuous ambulatory peritoneal dialysis, and automated periton…
Sponsor: Gazi University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 09, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Decades of data reveal which Gum-Implant treatments last
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study looks at people who had treatment for peri-implantitis—an infection around dental implants—between 5 and 23 years ago. Researchers will check gum health, bone levels, and other signs to see which surgical or non-surgical approaches worked best over the long term. The g…
Sponsor: University of Guarulhos • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 09, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Heart device data may unlock secrets of rare heart muscle disease
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study looks back at the medical records of 300 people with arrhythmogenic cardiomyopathy who have an implantable cardioverter-defibrillator (ICD) and have had dangerous heart rhythms. Researchers want to count how often ICD-related problems occur, such as lead failure or ina…
Sponsor: Policlinico Casilino ASL RMB • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 09, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Chewing gum test reveals hidden impact of gum disease
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study will measure how well people with gum disease can chew. One hundred adults with periodontitis will chew a special gum for 20 cycles to test their chewing performance. Researchers will also check the severity of their gum disease to see if there is a link. This is an ob…
Sponsor: University Hospital, Clermont-Ferrand • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 08, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Blood test may reveal hidden cancer spread without scans
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study is testing whether a blood test can locate where colorectal cancer has returned or spread after surgery. Researchers are analyzing genetic markers in the blood to build a model that predicts whether a recurrence is local or distant. The goal is to improve early detecti…
Sponsor: The First Affiliated Hospital with Nanjing Medical University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 08, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Do special ed teachers face more burnout? study investigates
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study compares work-related health issues like burnout, stress, and muscle pain between general education teachers and special education teachers. About 200 teachers will fill out questionnaires about their well-being and job satisfaction. The goal is to understand if specia…
Sponsor: Lokman Hekim University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 03, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Spine fracture study to reveal hidden degeneration risks
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis observational study will follow 150 people with thoracolumbar spine fractures to see how the injury and its treatment (surgery or non-surgical care) affect joint and disc degeneration over time. Researchers will compare CT scans and pain scores between treated patients and a…
Sponsor: Sklifosovsky Institute of Emergency Care • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 03, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Timing of gum disease check-ups could change treatment success
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study looks at whether checking gum health 4 weeks after non-surgical treatment is better than waiting 8-10 weeks. Researchers will compare healing and pocket depth in 24 adults with advanced gum disease. The goal is to find the best time for follow-up to improve care.
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Gulf Medical University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 03, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New turkish questionnaire aims to measure how teens see their scoliosis
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study translates and tests a Turkish version of the Staffordshire Questionnaire for Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis (SQAIS), a tool designed to measure body image and perceived deformity in teens with scoliosis. Researchers will enroll 100 adolescents aged 10–19 with idiopat…
Sponsor: Acibadem University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 02, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could a simple heart catheter test predict serious complications after myocarditis?
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study investigates whether measuring blood flow in the heart's smallest blood vessels (microcirculation) can help predict serious health events within a year after a person is hospitalized for acute myocarditis. Researchers will use a special technique during a standard hear…
Sponsor: University Hospital, Grenoble • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 02, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Will a new drug form work the same? study tests two versions of SKI-O-703
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether two different capsule forms of the experimental drug SKI-O-703 are absorbed similarly in the body. About 48 healthy adults (Korean and Caucasian) will take a single dose of each form on separate days, with blood samples taken to compare drug levels. The r…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Oscotec Inc. • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 02, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New study aims to find safer pain block for shoulder surgery
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study compares three types of nerve blocks used for pain relief during shoulder surgery. The goal is to see which block is least likely to temporarily paralyze the diaphragm, the main muscle used for breathing. Seventy-five adults having shoulder surgery will be randomly ass…
Phase: PHASE4 • Sponsor: Menoufia University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 28, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Knee pain relief starts in the mind: new study tests a health aid to bust common myths about osteoarthritis.
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study will test whether a short health aid—a tool that corrects common misunderstandings about knee osteoarthritis—can help patients feel less worried and make clearer treatment choices. About 159 adults with knee osteoarthritis will be randomly assigned to review the health…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: David Ring • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:03 UTC
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Nerve sensitivity may predict shoulder surgery success
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study will follow 50 adults having arthroscopic rotator cuff repair to see if a condition called central sensitization—where the nervous system is overly sensitive to pain—affects their recovery. Before surgery and 3 months after, researchers will measure pain and shoulder f…
Sponsor: Medipol University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:02 UTC
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Wearable sensors could bring duchenne monitoring home
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether a wearable sensor (Syde device) can reliably measure arm and hand function in boys with Duchenne muscular dystrophy who can no longer walk. Current tests are done in clinics and may miss small changes. The goal is to see if home-based digital monitoring i…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de Liege • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:02 UTC
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3D-Printed tooth repairs put to the test
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study looks at how well 3D-printed resin fillings hold up in back teeth with large cavities. Researchers will compare two different ways of shaping the tooth before placing the filling. Fifty adults will be followed for 18 months to see which design leads to fewer cracks or …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Cairo University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:02 UTC
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Jaw misalignment linked to posture? 3D spine scans investigate
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study looks at whether the way your jaw and teeth fit together (called malocclusion) is related to your body posture. Researchers will use a 3D scanner to measure the spine's curves and alignment in people with different types of jaw misalignment. The goal is to better under…
Sponsor: Andrea Scribante • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:02 UTC
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Brain scans reveal why some knee pain feels different
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study uses brain MRI to compare brain activity in women over 40 with knee osteoarthritis who have two different types of pain: joint-related pain and nerve-related pain. Researchers will look at a brain region called the anterior insula to see if activity differs between the…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: University Hospital, Clermont-Ferrand • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:02 UTC
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Could cousins be as good as siblings for stem cell donation?
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study looks at whether using a cousin as a stem cell donor works as well as using a sibling for people with blood cancers. Researchers will compare survival, relapse, and side effects like graft-versus-host disease in patients who received a transplant from either a cousin o…
Sponsor: The First Affiliated Hospital of Soochow University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:01 UTC
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Which intubation method works best for acromegaly patients?
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study looks at how to safely place a breathing tube in people with acromegaly, a condition that can cause changes in the face and airway. It compares two methods: direct laryngoscopy and video laryngoscopy. The goal is to find which method gives a better view of the airway a…
Sponsor: Muzaffer GENCER • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:01 UTC
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New tool helps teens choose between two lifelong dental paths
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study aims to create a patient decision aid for young people aged 11-18 who are missing one or both upper front teeth, a condition affecting 1 in 50 people. Researchers will interview patients and their parents, and hold focus groups with clinicians, to understand what matte…
Sponsor: King's College London • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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New study tracks safety of eplontersen in patients with liver transplants
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis observational study monitors the long-term safety of eplontersen, a treatment for transthyretin amyloidosis, in patients who have had a liver transplant or have severe liver impairment. Researchers will track side effects, lab changes, and serious health events in about 320 …
Sponsor: AstraZeneca • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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Can we predict breathing problems in cleft surgery? new study aims to find out
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study observes 150 infants and toddlers having cleft lip or palate repair to understand how often breathing complications occur and what factors increase risk. Researchers will use standard airway scoring tools to see if they can predict problems like laryngospasm or low oxy…
Sponsor: Marmara University Pendik Training and Research Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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Tiny study could unlock secrets of genetic heart failure
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study follows 10 Chinese adults who have a specific gene mutation (BAG3) linked to dilated cardiomyopathy, a condition where the heart becomes enlarged and weak. Researchers will track changes in heart function, symptoms, and biomarkers over time to better understand how the…
Sponsor: AstraZeneca • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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Emotional blindness may sabotage knee pain therapy
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study investigates whether alexithymia—a condition where people struggle to identify and describe their emotions—affects how well patients with knee osteoarthritis respond to physical therapy. Sixty participants aged 40 to 75 with moderate knee osteoarthritis will receive a …
Sponsor: Kanuni Sultan Suleyman Training and Research Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC