Myalgic encephalomeyelitis/chronic fatigue syndrome
MONDO:0005404A medical condition characterized by long-term fatigue and other symptoms that limit a person's ability to carry out ordinary daily activities.
Also known as: CFS, chronic fatigue immune dysfunction syndrome, chronic fatigue syndrome, myalgic encephalitis, myalgic encephalomyelitis, systemic exertion intolerance disease
112 clinical trials for this condition and its sub-types.
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New bone marrow transplant trial offers hope for kids with severe blood disorders
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a bone marrow transplant from a family donor for children under 21 with severe non-cancer blood disorders like sickle cell disease, bone marrow failure, or immune problems. The goal is to see if the transplant can replace the diseased cells with healthy donor cel…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Washington University School of Medicine • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:00 UTC
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Blood filtering shows promise for chronic fatigue sufferers
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study looks at a blood-filtering procedure called immunoadsorption (IA) in 50 people with ME/CFS or Post-COVID syndrome who have certain autoantibodies. The goal is to see if removing these antibodies improves symptoms like severe fatigue and brain fog. Researchers will trac…
Sponsor: Charite University, Berlin, Germany • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:08 UTC
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Cord blood infusion now available for long COVID patients under expanded access
Disease control AVAILABLEThis expanded access program offers REGENECYTE, a human umbilical cord blood infusion, to adults with Long COVID who cannot join other clinical trials. Participants must have a recent negative COVID-19 test and provide consent. The goal is to provide potential treatment access wh…
Sponsor: StemCyte, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:00 UTC
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Could longer or stronger antivirals beat COVID in vulnerable patients?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study looks at whether giving a longer course (10 days instead of 5) or adding another antiviral (remdesivir) to the standard Paxlovid treatment helps immunocompromised people clear COVID-19 faster. About 256 adults with mild or no symptoms will be randomly assigned to diffe…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: ANRS, Emerging Infectious Diseases • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:07 UTC
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Half-Matched stem cells give bone marrow a jump start for High-Risk patients
Disease control AVAILABLEThis program offers extra stem cells from a half-matched family donor to patients who are getting a cord blood transplant for serious blood cancers or immune disorders. The goal is to help the bone marrow recover more quickly while the cord blood cells take over permanently. It i…
Sponsor: Joanne Kurtzberg, MD • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:58 UTC
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Could a gut supplement ease gulf war illness symptoms?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis phase 2 trial is testing whether a butyrate supplement (Cal-Mag Butyrate) can improve physical function in 120 veterans with Gulf War Illness. The study also looks at effects on fatigue, memory, gut health, and inflammation. Participants take the supplement or a placebo for …
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: VA Office of Research and Development • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:56 UTC
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Hope for ME/CFS and long COVID: new drug combo trial launches
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests two drugs—pyridostigmine (Mestinon) and low-dose naltrexone (LDN)—alone or together in 160 adults with ME/CFS or Long COVID who also have orthostatic intolerance (difficulty standing). Over 3 months, participants take gradually increasing doses and complete exerc…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Brigham and Women's Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:55 UTC
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Could your voice reveal chronic fatigue syndrome? mayo clinic launches study
Diagnosis Recruiting nowThis study tests whether a smartphone app that analyzes voice patterns can help diagnose and monitor myalgic encephalomyelitis/chronic fatigue syndrome (ME/CFS). Researchers will compare voice samples from 40 people with ME/CFS and those without to find unique voice signatures. T…
Sponsor: Mayo Clinic • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:38 UTC
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Laser light shows promise for chronic fatigue relief
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests whether shining low-level laser light on muscles can reduce fatigue and improve quality of life in 40 adults with chronic fatigue syndrome. Participants will receive either real laser therapy or a sham treatment three times a week for eight weeks. Researchers wil…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Lahore • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:03 UTC
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Testosterone shot may ease fatigue in young cancer survivors
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests whether a testosterone drug (Depo-Testosterone) can reduce fatigue and improve sexual function, mood, and body composition in young men (ages 18-54) who have survived cancer and now have low testosterone. Participants must be in remission for at least one year an…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Seattle Institute for Biomedical and Clinical Research • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:01 UTC
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Could a laser beam ease the pain of Ehlers-Danlos syndrome?
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests whether a special laser (MLS class IV) can reduce chronic pain and fatigue in people with hypermobile Ehlers-Danlos syndrome (hEDS), a condition that causes loose joints and widespread pain. Twenty-five adults will receive 10 laser sessions over 5 weeks, with pai…
Sponsor: Centre Medical ISM (Integrative Systemic Medicine) • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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Pre-Surgery breathing workouts may speed recovery after joint surgery
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study looks at whether doing breathing exercises before orthopedic surgery (like knee, hip, or fracture repair) can help your lungs work better after the operation. It involves 36 adults who have used tobacco and are at risk for breathing problems after surgery. Participants…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Florida • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:33 UTC
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Brain retraining trial aims to ease chronic fatigue and long COVID symptoms
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study is testing a mind-body program called DNRS for people with ME/CFS (chronic fatigue syndrome) who may also have Long COVID. The program uses brain retraining to help calm overactive nerves and improve symptoms like fatigue, pain, and mood. Researchers will track quality…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Alberta • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:30 UTC
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Could a tiny ear zap boost exercise recovery in chronic fatigue?
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests whether a device that gently stimulates a nerve in the ear (transcutaneous vagus nerve stimulation) can help people with chronic fatigue from fibromyalgia or long COVID get more benefit from exercise. 60 adults who still feel very tired after a standard exercise …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de Saint Etienne • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:29 UTC
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Oxygen chamber treatment tested for long COVID fatigue relief
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study is testing whether hyperbaric oxygen therapy (breathing pure oxygen in a pressurized chamber) can improve symptoms like fatigue and brain fog in people with post-COVID syndrome. About 40 adults with long COVID will receive the treatment. The main goal is to see if a la…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:02 UTC
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Earthworm enzyme trial aims to ease long covid and chronic fatigue
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests a dietary supplement called lumbrokinase in 120 adults with Long Covid, post-treatment Lyme disease syndrome, or ME/CFS. Participants take the supplement daily for 6 weeks. The goal is to see if it improves overall health and quality of life, as measured by a sim…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:00 UTC
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Teachers get relief: exercise and ergonomics trial aims to ease aches and pains
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests whether a program of exercise and ergonomics training can reduce muscle and joint pain in teachers. About 80 teachers who have had pain for at least three months will be randomly assigned to receive the training or not. Researchers will measure changes in pain, d…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Uskudar University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:09 UTC
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New study tests exercise and nerve zaps for fibromyalgia relief
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests whether personalized exercise and a gentle nerve stimulation device can reduce pain, improve sleep, and ease fatigue in people with fibromyalgia. About 75 adults with fibromyalgia and chronic fatigue will be split into three groups: one gets exercise plus standar…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: National Institute of Geriatrics, Rheumatology and Rehabilitation, Poland • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:07 UTC
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New app aims to put rehab strategies in Patients' hands
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests a web-based app called IAMABLE that provides evidence-based rehabilitation strategies for people with chronic conditions like heart disease, arthritis, or neurological disorders. Fifty adults aged 45 to 75 will use the app for 4 months to set goals and learn abou…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: McMaster University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:02 UTC
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Could a 3-Day course ease chronic fatigue? new trial aims to find out
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests whether a 3-day course can improve physical function and reduce fatigue in adults with Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS/ME). Researchers will enroll 100 participants who have a CFS/ME diagnosis and are at least 50% out of school or work. The goal is to see if this s…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Norwegian University of Science and Technology • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:00 UTC
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New program aims to ease pain and curb opioid misuse for veterans
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests whether extra support for case managers helps veterans leaving the military better manage pain and reduce risky substance use. About 1800 veterans will take part. The program focuses on non-drug pain treatments and counseling.
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Yale University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:56 UTC
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Can magnetic pulses ease depression and pain together?
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests whether a non-invasive brain stimulation technique called rTMS can improve symptoms of major depression and chronic pain at the same time. Fifty-four adults with moderate depression and pain will receive 30 sessions of active rTMS over several weeks. Researchers …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of California, Los Angeles • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 26, 2026 19:11 UTC
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Massive gene hunt aims to unlock secrets of immune disorders
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study is looking for the genes that cause certain immune system problems. Researchers want to understand why some people get sick and others don't, even in the same family. Up to 5,000 people with immune disorders and their relatives will give blood or cheek cell samples for…
Sponsor: National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 03, 2026 23:00 UTC
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Massive study aims to unravel mysteries of blood clots and vessel disease
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study aims to learn more about how diseases related to blood clots, the immune system, and blood vessels start and change over time. Researchers will enroll up to 1,000 people aged 5 and older, including those with these conditions, their healthy relatives, and healthy volun…
Sponsor: National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 03, 2026 23:00 UTC
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New study aims to spot lung trouble before it starts in transplant patients
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks for better ways to detect lung inflammation and infections early in people who have received a stem cell transplant from a donor. About 40 participants aged 5 to 70 will get regular lung scans, breathing tests, blood draws, and a procedure where a tube collects f…
Sponsor: National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:01 UTC
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Can a simple exercise test tell ME/CFS apart from heart disease?
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at how people with ME/CFS (chronic fatigue syndrome) and people with heart conditions feel after a bike exercise test. Researchers want to see if the type and timing of symptoms after exercise are different between the two groups. 80 adults will take part, and th…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Hôpital Européen Marseille • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:04 UTC
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Albanian health scales get a scientific makeover
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study translates and tests several health questionnaires—covering pain, arm and leg function, mood, and daily activities—for use with Albanian-speaking people. Researchers will check if the translated versions are reliable and accurate by giving them to about 300 participant…
Sponsor: Universidad Católica San Antonio de Murcia • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:03 UTC
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New dashboard aims to reduce guesswork in muscle and joint care
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study tests a new tool called the PRISM Dashboard, which gives physiotherapists feedback on how their decisions compare to their peers. The goal is to see if this feedback helps reduce differences in care for people with muscle and joint pain. About 60 physiotherapists and t…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University College, London • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:03 UTC
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Can a simple tool give kids a voice in their own transplant care?
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study tests a new communication tool called 'Let's Get REAL' that helps children and teens (ages 8-17) and their families talk together about stem cell transplant or cellular therapy decisions. The goal is to see if the tool is easy to use and helpful for families. About 60 …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Washington University School of Medicine • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:02 UTC
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Brain scans reveal hidden inflammation in chronic pain and fatigue patients
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study uses a special PET scan to measure brain inflammation in people with fibromyalgia, chronic fatigue syndrome, multiple sclerosis, and healthy volunteers. Researchers want to see if those with pain and fatigue have higher levels of brain inflammation. The study does not …
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: University of Alabama at Birmingham • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:00 UTC
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Scientists scan brains to unravel why effort hurts in chronic fatigue
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study uses functional MRI to see how the brain processes unpleasant sensations like pain and physical effort in people with myalgic encephalomyelitis/chronic fatigue syndrome (ME/CFS) compared to healthy volunteers. Researchers will apply mild heat and ask participants to sq…
Phase: EARLY_PHASE1 • Sponsor: National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:33 UTC
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New study to reveal hidden weaknesses in vaccines for Immune-Compromised patients
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at how well vaccines against respiratory viruses (like flu or COVID-19) work in people with weakened immune systems, including those with blood cancers. Researchers will measure both antibody and T cell responses after vaccination. The goal is to understand why v…
Sponsor: University of Cologne • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:32 UTC
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Mystery illness after COVID shot? new study seeks answers
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at people who have long-lasting health problems after getting the COVID-19 vaccine, a condition called Post-Acute COVID-19 Vaccination Syndrome (PACVS). Researchers will track symptoms over eight months and test blood and blood vessel function to find biological …
Sponsor: University of Bern • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:29 UTC
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Mind-Controlled devices: new study aims to help paralysis patients
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study explores whether a non-invasive brain-computer interface (BCI) can help people with motor disorders, such as spinal cord injury or stroke, control assistive devices using their thoughts. Researchers will record brain signals with EEG and use machine learning to interpr…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Texas at Austin • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:28 UTC
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Massive data hunt aims to unlock secrets of stem cell transplants
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study gathers basic health information from 2000 people receiving stem cell transplants for blood cancers or immune disorders. The goal is to track survival and complications to help doctors and researchers improve future treatments. Participants must be getting a standard t…
Sponsor: Wake Forest University Health Sciences • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:06 UTC
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Can a simple questionnaire predict who will follow their treatment?
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study is testing a tool called B-COMPASS that uses a 22-question survey to predict whether people will follow their prescribed treatments. Researchers will enroll 3100 adults with cardiovascular, endocrine, immune, nerve, cancer, or rare diseases across Europe. The goal is t…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Technical University of Madrid • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:01 UTC
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Researchers investigate why some patients skip home rehab exercises
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study follows 252 adults with muscle, bone, or joint problems (like arthritis, back pain, or after surgery) to see how well they do their prescribed home exercises. Researchers will track who sticks with the program and why, looking at factors like pain, mood, and support. T…
Sponsor: Konya Beyhekim Training and Research Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:00 UTC
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Virtual reality could revolutionize shoulder therapy
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study tests whether using a virtual reality (VR) headset during shoulder exercises helps patients feel more engaged and motivated. Fifty adults with shoulder problems will do rehab exercises in a VR environment and then answer questionnaires about how easy and immersive the …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Fondazione Policlinico Universitario Campus Bio-Medico • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:11 UTC
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Scientists launch study to uncover what drives chronic fatigue syndrome
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study observes 200 people with and without ME/CFS to understand the long-term biological changes driving the condition. Researchers will collect samples and track participants over time, focusing on infections and inflammation. No treatments are tested; the goal is to gather…
Sponsor: University of California, San Francisco • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:10 UTC
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Scientists probe Sleep's role in MS fatigue and brain fog
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at how sleep issues contribute to tiredness and thinking problems in people with multiple sclerosis (MS). About 382 MS patients and a control group without MS will have overnight sleep tests, thinking assessments, and questionnaires. The goal is to better underst…
Sponsor: Heinrich-Heine University, Duesseldorf • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:10 UTC
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Massive new registry aims to unlock secrets of biologic drugs
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study is creating a large registry of 800 people receiving biologic medications for immune conditions like autoimmune diseases and primary immune deficiencies. Researchers will collect blood samples and health data to better understand how these treatments work and who respo…
Sponsor: Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:05 UTC
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22,000 patients to help shape future of muscle and joint care
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study aims to create a secure national database for muscle and joint (musculoskeletal) conditions by collecting routine data from community clinics and GP practices. About 22,000 adults will have their information anonymously gathered to help develop a dashboard that tracks …
Sponsor: Keele University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:02 UTC
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Spinal anaesthesia timing under the microscope for faster hospital discharge
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study watches 2000 people having hip or knee replacement surgery to see how long spinal anaesthesia lasts. The goal is to learn how the amount of anaesthetic affects timing, helping doctors decide if patients can safely go home the same day. No new treatments are tested—just…
Sponsor: Nordsjaellands Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:13 UTC
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Housebound no more: new study brings doctors to the bedside of ME/CFS patients
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study focuses on people with ME/CFS or Long COVID who are too sick to leave home. Researchers will provide monthly in-home medical visits and create personalized care plans. The goal is to see if this approach improves patients' health and eases the burden on their caregiver…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Hannover Medical School • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:13 UTC
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Massive study aims to unlock secrets of brain inflammation diseases
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis research study collects health information from 10,000 people with brain inflammation conditions like Long COVID, ME/CFS, and autoimmune diseases. Participants use a smartphone app to share symptoms, health history, and wearable data. The goal is to find disease subtypes and…
Sponsor: Brain Inflammation Collaborative • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:12 UTC
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Braces get a Tune-Up: study tests best heel cushion for easier walking
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at how changing the heel cushion on an ankle-foot brace (AFO) affects walking in people who use one daily. Forty adults with leg injuries or nerve problems will try four different heel wedges—tall or short, soft or firm—while walking at controlled speeds. Researc…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Iowa • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:07 UTC
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3D printing could make bone surgery safer and faster
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at how 3D computer simulation and printing can help surgeons better plan and perform bone correction surgeries. Researchers will compare the planned corrections to the actual results in 100 children and young adults with rare bone deformities. The goal is to make…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Istituto Ortopedico Rizzoli • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:07 UTC
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Massive study tracks 4,000 Kids' implants for safety
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study follows 4,000 children who receive orthopedic implants (like rods or screws) during standard care for bone fractures, deformities, or hip problems. Researchers will track how long the implants last, any complications, and how well they work over time. The goal is to ga…
Sponsor: University of British Columbia • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:59 UTC
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Real-World test gauges pain relief Devices' safety
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study follows 144 adults with muscle or bone problems who are already scheduled to receive treatment with Chattanooga Intelect devices (like TENS or ultrasound). Researchers will measure pain, muscle strength, and movement range to confirm the devices are safe and work as ex…
Sponsor: DJO UK Ltd • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:58 UTC