Pancreas disorder
MONDO:0002356A non-neoplastic or neoplastic disorder that affects the pancreas. Representative examples of non-neoplastic disorders include pancreatitis and pancreatic insufficiency. Representative examples of neoplastic disorders include cystadenomas, carcinomas, lymphomas, and neuroendocrine neoplasms.
Also known as: disease of pancreas, disease or disorder of pancreas, disorder of pancreas, pancreas disease, pancreas disease or disorder, pancreatic disorder, disease, pancreatic, diseases, pancreatic
5601 clinical trials for this condition and its sub-types, 44 tagged with Pancreas disorder itself.
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Browse by category →Sub-types of Pancreas disorder
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Endocrine pancreas disorder 1 trial · 3,937 incl. sub-types
12 sub-types
- Diabetes mellitus 1,275 trials · 3,825 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- Pancreatic neuroendocrine neoplasm 9 trials · 85 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- Hyperinsulinism 34 trials · 42 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- Post-surgical hypoinsulinemia 4 trials
- Gastrin secretion abnormality 0 trials · 2 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- Insulin-resistance syndrome type A 2 trials
- Islet cell adenomatosis 0 trials · 2 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- Aggressive insulitis 1 trial
- Abnormality of glucagon secretion 0 trials
- Benign insulitis 0 trials
- Insulin-resistance syndrome type B 0 trials
- Pancreatic cholera 0 trials
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Pancreatic neoplasm 929 trials · 1,579 incl. sub-types
7 sub-types
- Malignant pancreatic neoplasm 903 trials · 1,450 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- Pancreatic exocrine neoplasm 1 trial · 1,072 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- Pancreatic neuroendocrine neoplasm 9 trials · 85 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- Benign neoplasm of pancreas 7 trials Sub-types →
- Adenoma of pancreas 1 trial
- GCGR-related hyperglucagonemia 0 trials
- Intraductal tubulopapillary neoplasm of pancreas 0 trials
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Pancreatitis 120 trials · 203 incl. sub-types
5 sub-types
- Acute pancreatitis 101 trials · 113 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- Chronic pancreatitis 80 trials · 84 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- Autoimmune pancreatitis 3 trials Sub-types →
- Thiopurine immunosuppressant-induced pancreatitis 1 trial
- Alcoholic pancreatitis 0 trials
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Exocrine pancreatic insufficiency 30 trials
1 sub-type
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Recurrent acute pancreatitis 19 trials
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Accessory pancreas 0 trials
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Annular pancreas 0 trials
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Congenital pancreatic cyst 0 trials
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Pancreatic mucinous ductal ectasia 0 trials
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Pancreatic steatorrhea 0 trials
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2 sub-types
- Combined pancreatic lipase-colipase deficiency 0 trials
- Pancreatic colipase deficiency 0 trials
Most studied deeper sub-types
Showing the 400 most recently updated of 1030 trials in this tab.
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Can Home-Delivered meals help control diabetes?
Disease control OngoingResearchers are testing whether home-delivered medically tailored meals help older adults with type 2 diabetes improve their blood sugar, diet, and mental health. The trial compares three approaches: meals dropped off without interaction, meals delivered in person with human cont…
Sponsor: University of Texas at Austin • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 21, 2026 22:00 UTC
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Can skin sensors replace finger pricks for diabetes care in kenya?
Disease control PausedResearchers in Kenya are studying whether continuous glucose monitors help people with type 1 diabetes control their blood sugar better than standard finger-prick testing. The trial enrolls about 246 people with type 1 diabetes, including children and adolescents, at three clinic…
Sponsor: Foundation for Innovative New Diagnostics, Switzerland • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 21, 2026 22:00 UTC
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Pharmacists step in to tame uncontrolled diabetes
Disease control OngoingThis study looks at whether extra help from a pharmacist can improve blood sugar control in adults with uncontrolled type 2 diabetes. About 60 participants will receive pharmacist-led education and follow-up over 10 months. The goal is to lower HbA1C levels and help people feel m…
Sponsor: University of Manitoba • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 21, 2026 22:00 UTC
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New tool helps doctors and patients tackle obesity in diabetes
Disease control OngoingThis study tests a web-based tool called the BMI-CDS (Weight Loss Wizard) in 40 primary care clinics. The tool gives doctors and patients with type 2 diabetes and obesity personalized estimates of the benefits and risks of treatments like weight-loss surgery or medication. Over 1…
Sponsor: HealthPartners Institute • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 21, 2026 22:00 UTC
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Can a Three-Drug combo crack pancreatic Cancer's defenses?
Disease control OngoingResearchers are testing whether adding two drugs to standard chemotherapy can shrink tumors and extend life in people with metastatic pancreatic cancer. Participants receive gemcitabine and nab-paclitaxel (standard chemo), plus cemiplimab (an immunotherapy approved for skin cance…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Columbia University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 21, 2026 22:00 UTC
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New combo therapy aims to stall pancreatic cancer in BRCA patients
Disease control OngoingThis phase 2 trial tests whether adding pembrolizumab (an immunotherapy) to olaparib (a targeted therapy) works better than olaparib alone for controlling metastatic pancreatic cancer in people with inherited BRCA1 or BRCA2 mutations. About 88 participants will receive either the…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 21, 2026 22:00 UTC
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Diabetes drug may also protect bones, early trial hints
Disease control OngoingThis phase 2 trial is testing whether oral semaglutide (Rybelsus), a drug already used for type 2 diabetes, can improve bone health in people aged 50-85 with diabetes and weak bones (osteopenia). Over 52 weeks, 64 participants will receive either the drug or a placebo. Researcher…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Odense University Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 21, 2026 22:00 UTC
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New drug cocktail aims to shrink Hard-to-Treat cancers
Disease control OngoingThis study tests an experimental drug called AZD5305, a PARP inhibitor, either alone or combined with other cancer drugs in people with advanced solid tumors (like ovarian, breast, pancreatic, and lung cancers). The goal is to see if the treatment is safe and can shrink tumors. A…
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: AstraZeneca • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 21, 2026 22:00 UTC
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Surgery plus drug: a new combo for obesity?
Disease control OngoingThis early study looks at whether taking tirzepatide (Mounjaro) after sleeve gastrectomy surgery helps people lose more weight and improve conditions like diabetes and high blood pressure. About 42 adults with obesity will be split into two groups: one gets surgery alone, the oth…
Early phase 1 • Sponsor: Nicholas Skertich • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 21, 2026 22:00 UTC
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Could a common diabetes drug help manage cystic Fibrosis-Related diabetes?
Disease control OngoingThis pilot study tests the safety and feasibility of empagliflozin (Jardiance) in 8 overweight or obese adults with cystic fibrosis-related diabetes (CFRD) who are already on insulin. Participants will receive either the drug or a placebo in a crossover design. The goal is to gat…
Phase 2/3 • Sponsor: University of Minnesota • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 21, 2026 22:00 UTC
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Can a single dose of radiation during surgery improve pancreatic cancer outcomes?
Disease control OngoingThis trial is testing whether giving a single dose of radiation directly to the tumor area during surgery is safe for people with localized pancreatic cancer. Participants first receive standard chemotherapy and stereotactic body radiation therapy (SBRT), then at the time of surg…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Sidney Kimmel Comprehensive Cancer Center at Johns Hopkins • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 20, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Bionic pancreas could simplify diabetes care for cystic fibrosis patients
Disease control OngoingThis study tests a device called the iLet Bionic Pancreas, which automatically adjusts insulin delivery based on continuous glucose monitor readings, in people with cystic fibrosis-related diabetes. About 150 participants aged 14 and older will either use the bionic pancreas or t…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: Jaeb Center for Health Research • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 20, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New Once-Weekly insulin shows promise for diabetes control in italian study
Disease control By invitation onlyThis study looks at how well a new insulin called icodec controls blood sugar in adults with type 2 diabetes who are switching from their current daily insulin. About 214 participants in Italy will use icodec as prescribed by their doctor for 22 to 30 weeks. Researchers will meas…
Sponsor: Novo Nordisk A/S • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 20, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could asking three simple questions improve diabetes control?
Disease control By invitation onlyThis study tests whether the Ask Me 3® educational program, which encourages patients to ask three key questions during doctor visits, can improve blood sugar control in adults with type 2 diabetes. Participants are randomly assigned to receive the program plus standard care or s…
Sponsor: Maria Elena Romero Ibarguengoitia • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 19, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug targets Hard-to-Treat cancer mutation in first human trial
Disease control OngoingThis study tests a new drug called ARV-806 in adults with advanced solid tumors that have a specific KRAS G12D mutation. The drug aims to break down the mutated protein that helps tumors grow. The trial has two parts: first, finding a safe dose in small groups, then testing that …
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: Arvinas Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 18, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New AI-Powered insulin system could free people with diabetes from constant meal calculations
Disease control OngoingThis study tests AIDANET, an automated insulin delivery algorithm, in 40 adults with type 1 diabetes. Participants will use the system in three modes: fully automatic (no meal announcements), hybrid (with meal announcements), or a mix. The goal is to see which mode keeps blood su…
Sponsor: Sue Brown • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 18, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Hope for rare fat disorder: drug keeps working in Long-Term study
Disease control OngoingThis study gives the drug metreleptin to 29 people with partial lipodystrophy, a rare condition that causes high blood fats and diabetes. Participants have already shown improvement from the drug in earlier studies. The goal is to keep providing the treatment and check its long-t…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 18, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Lifesaving drug made available for rare fat disorder patients
Disease control OngoingThis study gives the drug metreleptin to people with generalized lipodystrophy, a rare condition that causes severe fat loss and leads to high blood fats and diabetes. Participants, aged 6 months and older, have already received metreleptin in past NIH studies but cannot get it i…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 18, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New shot aims to tackle obesity and diabetes together
Disease control OngoingThis early-stage study tests an experimental drug called ALN-4324 in two groups: healthy overweight volunteers and overweight patients with type 2 diabetes. The goal is to check the drug's safety and how well it controls blood sugar. Participants receive either the drug or a plac…
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: Alnylam Pharmaceuticals • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 18, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Weekly insulin shot could replace daily injections for diabetes
Disease control By invitation onlyThis study looks at how well a new once-weekly insulin, called insulin icodec, works for people with type 2 diabetes who are switching from a daily insulin. Researchers will track blood sugar control, treatment satisfaction, and how well patients stick to the new regimen over abo…
Sponsor: Novo Nordisk A/S • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 17, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could a quick insulin shot stop Steroid-Induced blood sugar spikes?
Disease control OngoingSteroid 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 1/2 • Sponsor: Shifa International Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 17, 2026 00:00 UTC
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A simple phone call may help millions with diabetes manage insulin — a trial puts it to the test
Disease control OngoingThis trial tests whether a multilingual interactive voice response (IVR) system can help adults with type 2 diabetes and low health literacy adjust their insulin doses. Participants use a feature phone to report blood sugar levels and receive algorithm-guided dose recommendations…
Sponsor: Shifa International Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 17, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New antibody aims to preserve immune checkpoint while fighting cancer
Disease control OngoingResearchers are testing an experimental antibody called ONC-392 in people with advanced solid tumors, including non-small cell lung cancer and melanoma. The trial gives ONC-392 alone or with pembrolizumab, an approved immunotherapy, to see what doses are safe and how the body pro…
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: OncoC4, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 16, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New app helps teens with diabetes focus on what they do well
Disease control OngoingThis study tests a program called 'Type 1 Doing Well' for youth aged 10–13 with type 1 diabetes and their parents. The program uses a smartphone app, goal-setting, and family meetings to build on the teen's diabetes strengths. Researchers want to see if it improves blood sugar co…
Sponsor: Baylor College of Medicine • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 16, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New hope for tough pancreatic cancer: drug duo tested
Disease control OngoingThis study tests a combination of two drugs, BXCL701 and pembrolizumab, in 22 people with advanced pancreatic cancer that has spread. The goal is to see if this treatment can stop the cancer from growing for at least 18 weeks. Participants must have already tried one prior treatm…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Georgetown University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 16, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could zapping kidney nerves tame tough high blood pressure?
Disease control OngoingThis study tests a device that uses radiofrequency energy to calm overactive kidney nerves, which can drive high blood pressure. About 1,900 adults with uncontrolled hypertension will receive the procedure and be followed for years. The goal is to see if this approach safely and …
Sponsor: Medtronic Vascular • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 16, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can weekly groceries and group coaching help control diabetes?
Disease control OngoingResearchers at Stanford University are testing whether a program that combines weekly healthy food deliveries with group lifestyle coaching helps Latino patients with type 2 diabetes. The study enrolls adults who receive care at partner clinics, have type 2 diabetes, and report f…
Sponsor: Stanford University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 16, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New hope for rare cancers: drug duo shows promise
Disease control OngoingThis phase II trial tests whether combining two drugs, atezolizumab and bevacizumab, can shrink rare solid tumors like appendix cancer, anal cancer, and mesothelioma. About 133 participants with various rare cancers will receive the drugs intravenously. The goal is to see if the …
Phase 2 • Sponsor: M.D. Anderson Cancer Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 16, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New 'See and Treat' combo targets tough pancreatic cancer
Disease control OngoingThis early-phase study tests a two-part approach for people with advanced pancreatic cancer. First, a special scan identifies cancer cells. Then, a targeted radioactive treatment is given to destroy those cells. The goal is to check safety and find the right dose in 30 participan…
Early phase 1 • Sponsor: University of California, Davis • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 13, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Sleep therapy may cut diabetes risk in prediabetes patients
Disease control OngoingThis study tests whether cognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia (CBT-I) can help lower blood sugar levels in people with prediabetes. About 300 adults with both prediabetes and insomnia will receive either CBT-I or a patient education program. The main goal is to see if improv…
Sponsor: Kaiser Permanente • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 13, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a toolkit help family doctors catch heart risk sooner?
Disease control By invitation onlyResearchers are testing whether a structured primary care program can help adults aged 40 to 90 with higher heart or diabetes risk reach recommended prevention targets. The program trains doctors and nurses, uses routine data to flag at-risk patients before visits, and provides d…
Sponsor: Leiden University Medical Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 13, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New cocktail aims to outsmart pancreatic Cancer's defenses
Disease control OngoingThis study tests whether adding two experimental drugs (elraglusib and losartan) to standard chemotherapy (FOLFIRINOX) can prevent metastatic pancreatic cancer from becoming resistant to treatment. About 70 adults with untreated, advanced pancreatic cancer will receive the combin…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Colin D. Weekes, M.D., PhD • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 13, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug combo aims to tackle pancreatic cancer in patients with inherited gene mutations
Disease control OngoingThis phase II trial is testing whether adding the drug veliparib to standard chemotherapy (gemcitabine and cisplatin) can shrink tumors or slow cancer growth in people with advanced pancreatic cancer who have BRCA1, BRCA2, or PALB2 gene mutations. The study has two parts: one com…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 13, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New diabetes drug shows promise in Mid-Stage trial
Disease control OngoingThis Phase 2 study tests a new injectable drug called maridebart cafraglutide in 409 adults with type 2 diabetes. The main goal is to see if it improves blood sugar control compared to a placebo. Researchers will also check if it helps with weight loss. The trial is active but no…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Amgen • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 13, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug cocktail targets tough pancreatic cancer
Disease control OngoingThis phase 2 trial tests a combination of two drugs, atezolizumab and cabozantinib, in 30 people with metastatic pancreatic cancer that has not responded to standard treatments. The goal is to see if the combination can shrink tumors or stop them from growing. Researchers will al…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: University of Arizona • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 13, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New tools aim to help women with diabetes plan safer pregnancies
Disease control OngoingThis study is testing two simple tools to help women with type 2 diabetes better manage their condition and understand reproductive health risks. The tools include a personalized medication list for patients and an alert for doctors during checkups. Researchers will track blood s…
Sponsor: Northwestern University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 13, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Village health workers take on diabetes with app support
Disease control OngoingThis trial tests whether trained village health workers, using a smartphone app, can provide effective type 2 diabetes care in rural Lesotho. 252 adults with diabetes will either receive community-based care (lifestyle advice, metformin, statins) or be referred to a clinic. The g…
Sponsor: University Hospital, Basel, Switzerland • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 12, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New study seeks safer insulin dosing for ramadan fasters with diabetes
Disease control OngoingThis study tests two methods for adjusting basal insulin in people with type 2 diabetes who fast during Ramadan. One method follows standard guidelines, while the other uses a personalized carbohydrate fasting test. The goal is to see which approach better controls blood sugar an…
Early phase 1 • Sponsor: University Tunis El Manar • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 12, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug combo shows promise for tough cancers
Disease control OngoingThis early-phase trial tests a new drug called BAY 1895344 combined with standard chemotherapy (irinotecan or topotecan) in people with advanced solid tumors, especially small cell lung cancer, poorly differentiated neuroendocrine cancer, and pancreatic cancer. The goal is to fin…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 12, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Sound waves take aim at pancreatic tumors: new trial tests HIFU
Disease control PausedThis trial tests a procedure called High-Intensity Focused Ultrasound (HIFU) for people with pancreatic cancer that cannot be removed by surgery. The study has two parts: first, checking how safe the procedure is, and second, seeing if it helps patients live longer. About 26 part…
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: Centre Leon Berard • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 12, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Ketogenic diet vs mediterranean diet: which better reshapes metabolism?
Disease control OngoingResearchers compare a very low calorie ketogenic diet with a Mediterranean-style low-calorie diet in 40 adults who have type 2 diabetes, obesity, and non-alcoholic fatty liver disease. Participants follow one of the two diets for several weeks. The study measures changes in weigh…
Sponsor: Azienda Ospedaliero Universitaria Maggiore della Carita • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 12, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could stem cell islets end daily insulin shots?
Disease control OngoingThis early-phase trial tests VX-264, a therapy made from stem cells that produce insulin, in 7 people with long-standing type 1 diabetes. The goal is to see if it is safe and can help control blood sugar. If successful, it may reduce or replace the need for insulin injections.
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: Vertex Pharmaceuticals Incorporated • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 12, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Food boxes and health coaching aim to tame diabetes in the deep south
Disease control OngoingThis study tests whether delivering healthy food boxes, remote health monitoring, and one-on-one coaching can help low-income Black adults with type 2 diabetes better control their blood sugar. The trial enrolls 304 participants in the Deep South and tracks changes in HbA1c level…
Sponsor: University of Alabama at Birmingham • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 11, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a diabetes drug protect your eyes? 5-Year trial seeks answers
Disease control OngoingThis study looks at whether semaglutide, a medicine for type 2 diabetes, can slow or prevent diabetic eye disease over 5 years. About 1500 adults with type 2 diabetes will receive either semaglutide or a placebo injection once a week, in addition to their usual diabetes medicatio…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: Novo Nordisk A/S • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 11, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug cocktail targets tough pancreatic cancer
Disease control OngoingThis early-phase study tested a combination of three drugs (gemcitabine, dasatinib, and erlotinib) in 19 people with advanced pancreatic cancer that had spread or could not be removed by surgery. The main goal was to find the safest dose and look at side effects. Researchers also…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 11, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can focused radiation replace surgery for inherited pancreatic tumors?
Disease control OngoingPeople with MEN1 syndrome inherit a high risk of developing multiple pancreatic neuroendocrine tumors. Surgery is the only curative option but causes major complications. Researchers are testing high-dose, high-precision MR-guided radiotherapy to see if it can shrink these tumors…
Sponsor: J.M. de Laat • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 11, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug combo targets Hard-to-Treat pancreatic cancer
Disease control PausedThis early-stage trial tests a new drug called CA-4948 combined with standard chemotherapy (gemcitabine and nab-paclitaxel) in people with pancreatic cancer that has spread or cannot be removed by surgery. The goal is to find the safest dose and see if the combination can shrink …
Phase 1 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 11, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New triple therapy aims to stop pancreatic Cancer's return after surgery
Disease control OngoingThis Phase 2 trial tests whether adding a personalized cancer vaccine (autogene cevumeran) and an immunotherapy drug (atezolizumab) to standard chemotherapy (mFOLFIRINOX) can keep pancreatic cancer from coming back after surgery. About 260 people whose tumors were completely remo…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Genentech, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 11, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New pill combo aims to slash cholesterol in High-Risk patients
Disease control OngoingThis Phase 3 study tests whether a daily pill combining obicetrapib and ezetimibe, or obicetrapib alone, can lower LDL (bad) cholesterol more than placebo in 300 people with type 2 diabetes or metabolic syndrome. Participants continue their standard cholesterol medications. The m…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: NewAmsterdam Pharma • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 11, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New daily pill aims to shed pounds in obesity trial
Disease control OngoingThis study tests an experimental oral medication, KAI-7535, taken once daily to help people with obesity or overweight lose weight. About 320 adults with at least one weight-related condition (like high blood pressure or sleep apnea) will receive either the drug or a placebo for …
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Kailera • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 11, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New insulin icodec study aims to improve diabetes control
Disease control OngoingThis study observes how well insulin icodec controls blood sugar in 245 people with type 1 diabetes who have never used it before. Participants take the insulin as prescribed by their doctor, and researchers track changes in HbA1c and treatment satisfaction over about 22 to 30 we…
Sponsor: Novo Nordisk A/S • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 11, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Stem cells may boost islet transplants for pancreatitis patients
Disease control OngoingThis study tests whether adding a person's own bone marrow stem cells to their islet transplant can help the islets survive longer and work better. It includes 42 adults with chronic pancreatitis who are already scheduled for pancreas removal and islet auto-transplant. Participan…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Medical University of South Carolina • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 11, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New weekly shot could help diabetics shed pounds
Disease control OngoingThis Phase 3 trial tests a new medicine called MET097, given as a weekly injection, to help adults with overweight or obesity and type 2 diabetes lose weight. About 999 people will take part, with two-thirds getting the real drug and one-third getting a placebo. The study lasts a…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: Pfizer • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 10, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug combo aims to tame deadly fat levels in the blood
Disease control OngoingThis Phase 2 trial tests two experimental injections, HRS-7249 and SHR-1918, in 108 adults with severely high triglycerides who are at high risk of acute pancreatitis. The study aims to see if these drugs can safely lower fat levels in the blood and reduce the chance of a pancrea…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Fujian Shengdi Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 10, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Experimental drug cocktail targets Hard-to-Treat cancers
Disease control OngoingThis early-phase study tests a combination of two targeted drugs (vismodegib and erlotinib) with or without a standard chemotherapy drug (gemcitabine) in people with advanced pancreatic cancer or other solid tumors that cannot be removed by surgery. The main goal is to find the s…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 10, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a new drug combo make pancreatic cancer surgery more effective?
Disease control OngoingThis phase II trial tests whether adding an experimental drug called SHR-1701 to a standard chemotherapy regimen can improve outcomes for people with pancreatic cancer that is resectable or borderline resectable. Participants receive the combination before surgery, with the goal …
Phase 2 • Sponsor: The First Hospital of Jilin University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 10, 2026 00:00 UTC
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A digital coach for hunger: can an app retrain appetite to improve diabetes control?
Disease control OngoingResearchers are testing a digital program called Centering Appetite in African American adults with type 2 diabetes and binge eating. The program includes web-based lessons to help people relearn their body's hunger and fullness signals, along with diabetes education and a Fitbit…
Sponsor: University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 06, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug could help people with diabetes shed pounds
Disease control OngoingThis study tests a new medicine called cagrilintide to help people who are overweight or have obesity and type 2 diabetes lose weight. About 330 adults will receive either cagrilintide or a placebo for around 18 months. The main goals are to see how much weight they lose and how …
Phase 3 • Sponsor: Novo Nordisk A/S • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 06, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New trial tests best timing for chemo in pancreatic cancer
Disease control OngoingThis phase III trial tests whether giving chemotherapy before and after surgery (perioperative) works better than giving it only after surgery (adjuvant) for people with pancreatic cancer that can be removed. The study involves 358 participants and uses a combination of four chem…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: Alliance for Clinical Trials in Oncology • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 06, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Diabetes study tests team support for better blood sugar control
Disease control By invitation onlyThis study looks at whether a team of clinical pharmacists and community health workers can help people with type 2 diabetes improve their blood sugar levels using continuous glucose monitors (CGMs). About 318 adults aged 25-75 with high blood sugar will be enrolled. The goal is …
Sponsor: University of Massachusetts, Worcester • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 06, 2026 00:00 UTC
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AI Doctor's helper: could a smart system improve heart and diabetes care?
Disease control OngoingThis study will test whether an artificial intelligence (AI) system can help community doctors better manage patients who have high blood pressure along with diabetes or high cholesterol. About 6,800 adults will be split into two groups: one where doctors use the AI tool to guide…
Sponsor: First Hospital of China Medical University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 06, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can AI help nurses guide At-Risk seniors to better care and lower costs?
Disease control By invitation onlyThis trial tests whether an AI system that flags at-risk Medicare Advantage members and suggests care actions, reviewed by a nurse, can reduce overall healthcare spending over a year. About 9,900 participants in Utah are assigned to either this AI-supported navigation or usual ca…
Sponsor: Intermountain Health Care, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 06, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New eye drug could mean fewer shots for Diabetes-Related vision loss
Disease control OngoingThis study tests a new medicine, EYP-1901, given as an eye injection to people with diabetic macular edema (DME), a condition that causes blurry vision in people with diabetes. The goal is to see if EYP-1901 works as well as the standard treatment (aflibercept) but with fewer inj…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: EyePoint Pharmaceuticals, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 05, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a radioactive drug seek out and attack solid tumors?
Disease control OngoingThis early trial tests a radioactive drug called MNPR-101-PCTA-177Lu in adults with advanced solid tumors, including bladder, breast, lung, and pancreatic cancers. Participants receive three equal doses by IV over two 12-week cycles. The main goal is to find a safe dose and under…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Monopar Therapeutics • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 05, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New eye drug could cut injection frequency for Diabetes-Related vision loss
Disease control OngoingThis phase 3 trial tests EYP-1901, a new eye injection, against the standard treatment aflibercept for diabetic macular edema (DME), a condition that causes vision loss in people with diabetes. The study will enroll 240 participants and compare how well each drug improves vision …
Phase 3 • Sponsor: EyePoint Pharmaceuticals, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 05, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Text messages may save teeth and money in diabetes patients
Disease control By invitation onlyThis study tests whether simple text messages and online activities can encourage people with Type 2 Diabetes to get more preventive dental care, like cleanings, instead of waiting for expensive treatments. Researchers will track dental insurance claims from 10,000 adults over 18…
Phase 4 • Sponsor: Colgate Palmolive • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 05, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New mRNA vaccine shows promise in fighting solid tumors
Disease control OngoingThis early-stage trial tests an experimental mRNA-based cancer vaccine (mRNA-4157) in 161 people with solid tumors. The vaccine is designed to train the immune system to attack cancer cells. Some participants receive the vaccine alone, while others get it with the immunotherapy d…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: ModernaTX, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 05, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can these pills save Insulin-Making cells in newly diagnosed type 1 diabetes?
Disease control OngoingThis phase 2 trial tests two oral drugs, abrocitinib and ritlecitinib, in 78 people aged 12-35 who were diagnosed with type 1 diabetes within the last 100 days. The goal is to see if these JAK inhibitors can help preserve the body's ability to produce insulin, measured by a stimu…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 04, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New insulin pump system put to the test in 400-Person safety trial
Disease control OngoingThis study is checking if a new insulin pump (NMX8) and continuous glucose monitor (DS5/Simplera Sync) are safe for people with type 1 or type 2 diabetes. About 400 participants, ages 7 to 85, will first wear the sensor for up to 40 days, then use the pump for about 90 days while…
Sponsor: Medtronic MiniMed, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 04, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Engineered immune cells take on Hard-to-Treat cancers in early trial
Disease control OngoingThis early-phase trial is testing a new treatment called LB1908, which uses a patient's own immune cells (T-cells) that have been modified in the lab to recognize and attack cancer cells that have a protein called claudin 18.2 on their surface. The study includes up to 56 adults …
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Legend Biotech USA Inc • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 04, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New hope for pancreatic cancer: experimental drug quemliclustat in Late-Stage trial
Disease control OngoingThis Phase 3 trial is testing whether adding an experimental drug called quemliclustat to standard chemotherapy (nab-paclitaxel and gemcitabine) helps people with metastatic pancreatic cancer live longer. About 610 participants who have not yet received treatment for their advanc…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: Arcus Biosciences, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 04, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Radioactive therapy vs chemotherapy: which works better for pancreatic NETs?
Disease control OngoingThis trial compares two treatment approaches for pancreatic neuroendocrine tumors that have spread or cannot be removed surgically. One group receives lutetium Lu 177 dotatate, a radioactive drug that targets tumor cells, while the other receives a combination of chemotherapy dru…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Alliance for Clinical Trials in Oncology • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 04, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can engineered immune cells tackle Hard-to-Treat KRAS cancers?
Disease control CancelledThis phase 1 trial tests an experimental cell therapy called IX001 TCR-T in adults with advanced pancreatic or colorectal cancer that has not responded to at least two standard treatments. The therapy uses a patient's own immune cells, engineered to recognize cancer cells with KR…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Shanghai Pudong Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 04, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Cancer cocktail shows promise in early trial
Disease control OngoingThis study tests a new drug called futibatinib combined with standard immunotherapy and chemotherapy in people with advanced esophageal or pancreatic cancer. The goal is to see if the combination can shrink tumors and control the disease. About 53 adults who have not had prior tr…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Taiho Oncology, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 03, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New pill targets Hard-to-Treat cancers in early trial
Disease control OngoingThis study tests a new oral drug called IPN01194 in 36 adults with advanced solid tumours (melanoma, colorectal, pancreatic, or head and neck cancer) that have not responded to standard treatments. The goal is to find the right dose and check if it is safe, while also looking for…
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: Ipsen • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 03, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Fish oil fights diabetes? study tests Omega-3s for blood sugar control
Disease control By invitation onlyThis study investigates whether omega-3 fatty acids, natural fats found in fish and flaxseed, can help manage blood sugar and reduce inflammation in people with type 2 diabetes and heart disease. Participants take omega-3 supplements or a placebo for 28 days, and researchers meas…
Sponsor: University of Ulster • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 03, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Weekly insulin shot could replace daily shots for type 1 diabetes
Disease control OngoingThis study compares a new insulin that is injected once a week (insulin icodec) to a standard daily insulin (insulin glargine) in about 877 adults with type 1 diabetes. The goal is to see if the weekly insulin controls blood sugar just as well as the daily one. Participants will …
Phase 3 • Sponsor: Novo Nordisk A/S • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 03, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Food as medicine: new study tests meals and coaching for HIV and diabetes
Disease control OngoingThis study tests whether providing medically tailored meals along with intensive lifestyle coaching can help adults with HIV and type 2 diabetes or prediabetes better manage their weight and blood sugar. About 200 participants will be randomly assigned to receive either the meals…
Sponsor: University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 03, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Last-Resort drug access opens for advanced pancreatic cancer patients
Disease control ApprovedThis program offers daraxonrasib to adults with metastatic pancreatic cancer that has worsened after prior treatment and who have no other good options. It is for patients who cannot join ongoing clinical trials. The goal is to provide access to this experimental drug when no sta…
Sponsor: Revolution Medicines, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 03, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Double immune attack: can two drugs save Insulin-Making cells in new diabetes?
Disease control OngoingThis study tests whether giving two immune-calming drugs (rituximab followed by abatacept) can better preserve the body's ability to make insulin in people newly diagnosed with type 1 diabetes, compared to rituximab alone. About 74 participants aged 8 to 45 will receive the drug …
Phase 2 • Sponsor: National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 03, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New study tests video coaching to help older adults shed pounds and prevent disease
Disease control OngoingThis study tests a video-based healthy lifestyle program for adults aged 50 to 74 who are overweight and have conditions like prediabetes, type 2 diabetes, or high blood pressure. Participants use a tablet, scale, and activity tracker at home, and some get extra support from a co…
Sponsor: University of Illinois at Chicago • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 02, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Proton beam plus chemo: a new hope for pancreatic cancer?
Disease control OngoingThis study is testing a combination of two chemotherapy drugs (gemcitabine and nab-paclitaxel) with a precise type of radiation called proton therapy for people with locally advanced pancreatic cancer that cannot be removed by surgery. The goal is to find the highest safe dose of…
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: University of Maryland, Baltimore • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 02, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Diet and exercise may keep cancer patients stronger during chemo
Disease control OngoingThis study tests whether early, personalized nutritional support and a simple home exercise program can prevent weight loss and improve quality of life in 200 adults with lung, colorectal, ovarian, or pancreatic cancer starting palliative chemotherapy. Participants receive guidan…
Sponsor: Gødstrup Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 02, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Pharmacies hand out prescriptions for produce to fight diabetes and high blood pressure
Disease control OngoingThis trial tests whether community pharmacies can run a produce prescription program for adults with type 2 diabetes or hypertension. Participants receive a monthly card loaded with funds to buy healthy foods like fruits, vegetables, beans, nuts, and seafood at their usual grocer…
Sponsor: Tufts University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 02, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New cocktail of drugs takes on tough pancreatic cancer
Disease control CancelledThis early-stage trial tests whether adding three new drugs (nogapendekin alfa inbakicept, sotevtamab, and zabadinostat) to standard chemotherapy can safely shrink pancreatic tumors that are hard to remove. About 30 adults with borderline resectable or locally advanced pancreatic…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: ImmunityBio, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 30, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a common diabetes drug combo help those with cancer history?
Disease control OngoingThis trial tests whether a combination of dapagliflozin, saxagliptin, and metformin can help control blood sugar in 600 adults with type 2 diabetes who have controlled cancers. Participants take the drugs by mouth for at least 90 days. Researchers measure blood sugar and insulin …
Phase 2/3 • Sponsor: Han Xu, M.D., Ph.D., FAPCR, Medical Director,, IRB Chair • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 29, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could rosemary help tame diabetes inflammation?
Disease control OngoingThis early-stage trial is testing whether a rosemary extract supplement can improve markers of oxidative stress and inflammation in people with type 2 diabetes. Forty adults with stable diabetes will take either the extract or a placebo for 12 weeks. The study focuses on blood bi…
Sponsor: Universidad Autonoma de Zacatecas • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 28, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Groceries as medicine: new study tests food prescriptions for heart health
Disease control By invitation onlyThis study looks at whether providing medically tailored groceries can help people with type 2 diabetes and high blood pressure keep up healthy eating habits and control their blood sugar and blood pressure. About 80 adults who already took part in a meal delivery study will rece…
Sponsor: Columbia University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 21, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New scoring tool aims to reverse type 2 diabetes with personalized plans
Disease control By invitation onlyThis study tests a new tool called the Snouda Metabolic Score (SMS) that helps doctors identify the specific metabolic problems driving Type 2 Diabetes in each patient. 150 adults will follow a personalized 24-week lifestyle and nutrition plan based on their SMS results. The goal…
Sponsor: Salah Snouda • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 20, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can remote glucose monitoring tame type 2 diabetes in underserved communities?
Disease control OngoingThis study tests whether a diabetes care program using continuous glucose monitors (CGM) and remote patient monitoring can help adults with uncontrolled type 2 diabetes improve their blood sugar levels and reduce diabetes-related distress. Participants will wear a CGM that shows …
Sponsor: Diabetes Solutions International • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 19, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Prescription for produce: could free groceries lower blood sugar?
Disease control By invitation onlyThis study tests whether giving people with type 2 diabetes and food insecurity monthly vouchers for fruits and vegetables can improve blood sugar control. Participants receive $100 per month in produce-only gift cards along with dietary education for five months, then switch to …
Sponsor: West Virginia University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 19, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Tight glucose control may preserve insulin-making cells in type 2 diabetes
Disease control OngoingThis trial tests whether adjusting diabetes medications to keep blood sugar levels in the normal range can preserve the body's insulin-producing beta-cells and slow the natural worsening of type 2 diabetes. Adults aged 40 to 75 with type 2 diabetes will be assigned to either usua…
Sponsor: Foundation for Atlanta Veterans Education and Research, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 14, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Does when you eat carbs and protein reshape blood sugar control?
Disease control OngoingThis pilot trial tests whether the timing of carbohydrates and protein across meals can improve glucose metabolism in people with prediabetes or type 2 diabetes who are overweight or obese. Participants follow two different isocaloric diets—one with a high-protein breakfast and h…
Sponsor: German Institute of Human Nutrition • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 13, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug could free diabetics from insulin after cell transplant
Disease control OngoingThis study tests whether a lab-made antibody called Tegoprubart can safely prevent the immune system from attacking transplanted islet cells in people with type 1 diabetes who have dangerous low blood sugar. The goal is to help patients stop needing insulin without using standard…
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: University of Chicago • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 13, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could a simple electrical zapper help seniors control diabetes?
Disease control By invitation onlyThis study tests three different non-drug approaches to help older adults in nursing homes manage their type 2 diabetes. One group uses a device that sends mild electrical pulses to the leg muscles, another does supervised exercise, and the third receives health education. The ma…
Sponsor: University of Salamanca • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 12, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can apple cider vinegar help tame diabetes? small trial puts it to the test
Disease control OngoingThis study tests whether drinking 15 ml of apple cider vinegar twice a day for two weeks can improve blood sugar stability and cholesterol in adults with type 2 diabetes. Thirty-eight participants will compare the vinegar to plain water using a continuous glucose monitor. It's a …
Sponsor: Instituto Nacional de Ciencias Medicas y Nutricion Salvador Zubiran • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 12, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New gut procedure could help manage type 2 diabetes
Disease control OngoingThis study is testing a procedure called duodenal mucosal resurfacing (DMR) to see if it can safely improve blood sugar control in people with type 2 diabetes who are not on insulin. About 18 adults will be randomly assigned to receive DMR or a sham (fake) procedure. The study wi…
Sponsor: Academisch Medisch Centrum - Universiteit van Amsterdam (AMC-UvA) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 08, 2026 00:03 UTC
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Can a wearable sensor beat Finger-Prick tests for type 2 diabetes?
Disease control OngoingThis trial asks whether real-time continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) can improve blood sugar control in adults with type 2 diabetes who do not use insulin. Participants will either use a CGM device or stick to standard self-monitoring with a blood glucose meter. The study tracks…
Sponsor: Sinocare • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 08, 2026 00:03 UTC
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Food as medicine? trial tests vouchers and stock boxes against diabetes
Disease control OngoingThis trial tests whether providing monthly food vouchers for farmers markets and mailed food stock boxes, alongside diabetes education, can help African American adults with type 2 diabetes and food insecurity achieve better blood sugar control. Participants are randomly assigned…
Sponsor: State University of New York at Buffalo • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 07, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a Decades-Old drug reverse pancreatic scarring?
Disease control OngoingThis trial tests whether proglumide, an older drug that blocks a specific receptor, can safely reduce pain and slow or reverse the scarring seen in chronic pancreatitis. The study includes adults with confirmed chronic pancreatitis and compares proglumide against a placebo over 1…
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: Georgetown University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 07, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Hormone combo could boost diabetes control in menopause
Disease control OngoingThis study looks at whether adding menopausal hormone therapy to a GLP-1 drug (semaglutide) improves blood sugar control in early postmenopausal women who have or are at risk for type 2 diabetes. About 96 women with menopausal symptoms and a BMI of 27 or higher will be enrolled. …
Sponsor: Lia Bally • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 06, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New study puts omnipod 5 to the test in Real-World diabetes management
Disease control OngoingThis study is testing the Omnipod 5, a tubeless insulin pump that automatically adjusts insulin delivery, in real-world settings for people with type 1 diabetes. About 304 participants aged 2 and older will use the system for the first time. Researchers will track blood sugar con…
Sponsor: Insulet Corporation • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 05, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New pill aims to slash severe hypoglycemia in type 1 diabetes
Disease control OngoingThis study tests an experimental pill called cadisegliatin taken alongside insulin in adults with type 1 diabetes. The goal is to see if it can lower the number of dangerously low blood sugar events (hypoglycemia) without worsening overall blood sugar control. About 150 participa…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: vTv Therapeutics • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 30, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Dietary choice may unlock type 2 diabetes remission without drugs
Disease control OngoingThis trial tests whether a low-calorie or low-carbohydrate diet can help people with type 2 diabetes achieve remission—meaning blood sugar returns to normal without medication. One hundred adults aged 20–80 with type 2 diabetes and a BMI of 27 or higher will follow a structured d…
Sponsor: University of British Columbia • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 29, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Student pharmacists may hold the key to better diabetes control in older asian adults
Disease control CancelledThis study tests whether student pharmacists can help older Asian adults (age 50+) with uncontrolled type 2 diabetes improve their blood sugar through lifestyle coaching, education, and adherence support. Participants will receive non-pharmacological guidance from student pharmac…
Sponsor: University of California, San Francisco • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 26, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Digital dashboard aims to transform diabetes care for kids
Disease control By invitation onlyThis study tests whether a digital platform called Haibu Diabetes helps children with type 1 diabetes manage their condition better. The platform collects health data from devices and shares it with patients, caregivers, and doctors through a single dashboard. Researchers will co…
Sponsor: University of British Columbia • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 24, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Timing is everything: new study tests best time to start diabetes meds in pregnancy
Disease control OngoingThis study looks at the best time to start medication for gestational diabetes during pregnancy. About 416 pregnant women with the condition are randomly assigned to start medicine when 20% or 40% of their blood sugar readings are too high. The goal is to see which approach leads…
Phase 4 • Sponsor: Medical College of Wisconsin • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 22, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could a diabetes drug reverse liver scarring?
Disease control OngoingThis study tests whether semaglutide, a drug already used for obesity and type 2 diabetes, can reduce liver scarring in people with non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD). Participants are adults aged 40 to 80 who are overweight or have type 2 diabetes. The trial will also val…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: University of California, San Diego • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 19, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could a triple therapy tackle diabetes, high blood pressure, and arthritis at once?
Disease control CancelledThis study investigates whether adding two common drugs—valsartan (for high blood pressure) and celecoxib (for arthritis pain)—to standard metformin therapy can improve blood sugar control in people with type 2 diabetes. The trial enrolls adults with obesity, high blood pressure,…
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: ARKAY Therapeutics • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 18, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Poop pills for diabetes? small study tests gut bacteria swap
Disease control OngoingThis study tests whether transferring gut bacteria from a healthy donor (fecal transplant) can improve blood sugar control in 16 adults with type 2 diabetes. Participants receive either the transplant or a placebo, and researchers measure insulin sensitivity and blood sugar level…
Sponsor: Central Jutland Regional Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 16, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Surgical radiation zaps pancreatic tumors from inside
Disease control OngoingThis study tests whether giving a precise dose of radiation directly to the tumor during surgery (intraoperative radiation therapy, or IORT) can help people with pancreatic cancer that has grown into nearby blood vessels. Participants first receive standard chemotherapy and radia…
Sponsor: Massachusetts General Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 16, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a family-focused lifestyle program help teens avoid obesity and diabetes?
Disease control OngoingThis trial tests a culturally adapted program called Health Without Barriers/Salud Sin Barreras for teens aged 11–19 and their families in Northern Colorado. The program combines mindfulness, nutrition education, physical activity, and parenting support over several sessions. Res…
Sponsor: Colorado State University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 15, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could fewer dressing changes be safer? trial tests biweekly PICC care for chemo patients
Disease control By invitation onlyThis trial compares changing the dressing on a PICC line (a type of central catheter) every week versus every two weeks in people with colon or pancreas cancer receiving chemotherapy. The goal is to see if less frequent changes are just as safe, with no increase in skin injuries,…
Sponsor: Institut Català d'Oncologia • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 15, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Old gout drug could help hearts of people with type 1 diabetes
Disease control OngoingThis phase 2 trial tests whether a daily low dose of colchicine, an anti-inflammatory drug used for gout, can reduce inflammation and heart disease risk in adults with type 1 diabetes. 102 participants aged 35–80 will take either colchicine or a placebo for 26 weeks, with an opti…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Asger Lund, MD • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 15, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Chemotherapy sprayed directly into the abdomen: a new attack on stubborn cancers
Disease control OngoingThis phase 1 trial tests a new method of delivering chemotherapy for people with cancers that have spread to the lining of the abdomen (peritoneal carcinomatosis) from gastrointestinal cancers like colorectal, stomach, or pancreatic cancer. The drug, nanoliposomal irinotecan (Oni…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: University Hospital, Ghent • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 15, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Diabetes drug may double as brain protector in new trial
Disease control OngoingThis study investigates whether SGLT2 inhibitors, a class of diabetes medications, can slow cognitive decline in people aged 50 and older with type 2 diabetes. Participants are randomly assigned to receive either standard diabetes care plus an SGLT2 inhibitor (empagliflozin or da…
Sponsor: University of Primorska • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 12, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could a fiber from agave help tame type 2 diabetes?
Disease control OngoingThis study tests whether taking agave inulin, a natural fiber, for eight weeks can improve blood sugar control and increase healthy gut bacteria in adults with type 2 diabetes. Participants receive either 10 grams of agave inulin or a placebo daily. Researchers measure changes in…
Sponsor: Universidad Autonoma de Queretaro • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 12, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could a simple diabetes pill before surgery reduce complications?
Disease control CancelledThis study tests whether people with type 2 diabetes who take their usual metformin on the morning of surgery have better blood sugar control and fewer problems like infections. Participants are randomly assigned to receive either metformin or a placebo before their operation. Th…
Phase 4 • Sponsor: McMaster University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 12, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New EHR tool aims to simplify diabetes management for insulin users
Disease control By invitation onlyThis study tests whether a smart order set in electronic health records can help primary care doctors better manage blood sugar in people with type 2 diabetes who use insulin. About 150 participants will use continuous glucose monitors, and doctors will get decision support from …
Sponsor: HealthPartners Institute • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 12, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New program aims to protect cancer Patients' hearts during treatment
Disease control By invitation onlyThis study looks at whether a special program called Primary Care Connect (PC2) helps cancer survivors who also have conditions like high blood pressure, diabetes, or high cholesterol keep their heart risks under control during cancer treatment. About 266 adults with early-stage …
Sponsor: Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 12, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New immunotherapy targets tough pancreatic cancers in early trial
Disease control OngoingThis early-phase trial tests an experimental immunotherapy called ELI-002 7P in people with pancreatic or other solid tumors that have specific KRAS or NRAS gene mutations. The treatment aims to train the immune system to attack cancer cells. About 158 participants will receive t…
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: Elicio Therapeutics • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 12, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New immunotherapy option for High-Risk pancreatic cancer patients
Disease control Expanded access (ended)This expanded access program offers ELI-002 7P, an immunotherapy, to pancreatic cancer patients with specific KRAS or NRAS gene mutations who have had their tumor removed but are at high risk of the cancer coming back. The treatment aims to stimulate the immune system to target a…
Sponsor: Elicio Therapeutics • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 12, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a tailored diet and exercise plan prevent diabetes in people with disabilities?
Disease control OngoingThis study is testing different combinations of diet and exercise to find the best weight loss plan for people with prediabetes who also have physical or mobility disabilities. Thirty participants will start with either a high or reduced carbohydrate diet. After four weeks, those…
Sponsor: University of Alabama at Birmingham • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 10, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could a Once-Daily steroid pill improve blood sugar control in Dual-Disease patients?
Disease control CancelledThis trial tests whether taking hydrocortisone once a day (as a dual-release pill) leads to more stable blood sugar levels compared to the standard three-times-a-day regimen in adults who have both insulin-treated diabetes and Addison's disease. Participants will try both schedul…
Sponsor: Vastra Gotaland Region • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 09, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Text reminders may boost statin refills in heart patients
Disease control OngoingThis study will test whether sending reminders by text, email, or secure patient portal messages helps people with heart disease or diabetes refill their statin prescriptions. About 22,000 adults who have not refilled their statin in the last 3 months will receive one of these me…
Sponsor: Kaiser Permanente • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 08, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can Metal-Stripping infusions save diabetic limbs and hearts?
Disease control OngoingThis trial tests whether a chelation therapy infusion—a cocktail that removes toxic metals from the blood—can reduce the risk of heart attacks, strokes, and leg amputations in people with diabetes and critical limb ischemia (severe blockage in leg arteries). Half of the 50 partic…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: Mt. Sinai Medical Center, Miami • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 03, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Cash and healthy food incentives tested to fight diabetes in food-insecure adults
Disease control OngoingThis study tests whether giving financial incentives — including monthly cash, rewards for buying healthy food, and bonuses for lowering blood sugar — can improve diabetes control in adults who also struggle with food insecurity. Participants receive diabetes education and are ra…
Sponsor: State University of New York at Buffalo • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 03, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Triple therapy aims to tackle tough cancers
Disease control OngoingThis phase 2 trial tests a combination of three drugs—daratumumab, a KRAS vaccine, and nivolumab—in people with advanced pancreatic cancer or non-small cell lung cancer that has not responded to prior treatment. The goal is to see if the combination can shrink tumors or slow canc…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Georgetown University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 02, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New program helps older diabetics and caregivers share glucose data to improve health
Disease control OngoingThis study tests a program called Share plus for adults aged 60+ with type 1 diabetes and their care partners. The program helps them better use continuous glucose monitor data together. Researchers want to see if it improves blood sugar control and reduces diabetes-related stres…
Sponsor: University of Utah • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 01, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New resilience program aims to help african americans take control of diabetes
Disease control OngoingThis study tests a culturally tailored education program for African Americans with type 2 diabetes. The program teaches resilience and self-management skills through group sessions led by nurses, plus support groups and booster sessions. Researchers are tracking blood sugar leve…
Sponsor: University of Texas at Austin • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:03 UTC
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New hope for Hard-to-Treat pancreatic cancer: targeted drug combo shows promise
Disease control OngoingThis study compares a new three-drug combination (NABPLAGEM) against a standard two-drug chemo regimen for people with advanced pancreatic cancer that has spread and carries a BRCA or PALB2 gene mutation. The trial enrolls 10 participants whose cancer worsened after initial treat…
Phase 2/3 • Sponsor: University Health Network, Toronto • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:02 UTC
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Diabetes pill could slash heart attack risk in millions
Disease control OngoingThis study is testing whether a daily semaglutide tablet can safely reduce the risk of heart attacks, strokes, and related deaths in over 21,000 adults with type 2 diabetes who have never had a heart attack or stroke. Participants take either semaglutide or a placebo pill for sev…
Phase 4 • Sponsor: University of Oxford • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:02 UTC
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Can a 12-Week program reverse type 2 diabetes in family doctor offices?
Disease control By invitation onlyThis study tests whether a short-term program combining health coaching and medication can help people with type 2 diabetes achieve remission without surgery. It involves 118 adults diagnosed within the last 5 years, recruited from a primary care clinic in Hamilton, Ontario. The …
Sponsor: McMaster University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:02 UTC
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New antibody drug takes on advanced tumors in first human trial
Disease control OngoingThis early-phase trial tests an experimental drug called IPH5301, which targets a protein called CD73 on cancer cells. The study involves 27 people with advanced solid tumors, including breast, lung, and pancreatic cancers. In the first part, IPH5301 is given alone to find a safe…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Institut Paoli-Calmettes • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:01 UTC
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New study aims to close racial gap in diabetes control
Disease control OngoingThis study tests a team-based approach to help African American and Latinx adults with uncontrolled type 2 diabetes lower their blood sugar levels. Participants will receive extra support from a multidisciplinary team, while a comparison group gets usual care plus educational mat…
Sponsor: Rush University Medical Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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Can home visits and texts tame Nepal's chronic disease crisis?
Disease control OngoingThis study tests whether home visits by female community health volunteers plus regular SMS messages can help adults in Pokhara, Nepal, better control high blood pressure, type 2 diabetes, and smoking. About 2100 participants are split into two groups: one gets the home visits an…
Sponsor: Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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New drug cocktail aims to tame type 1 diabetes
Disease control OngoingThis study is testing whether a combination of two drugs, sotagliflozin and volagidemab, can improve blood sugar control in adults with type 1 diabetes. The 24 participants will receive both drugs or a placebo in a crossover design. The goal is to see if this approach can help ma…
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: University of California, San Diego • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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Could a stomach drug help fight pancreatic cancer?
Disease control OngoingThis trial investigates whether adding proglumide, a drug that blocks cholecystokinin receptors, to standard chemotherapy can improve treatment for metastatic pancreatic cancer. About 30 adults with advanced pancreatic cancer will receive either proglumide or a placebo alongside …
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Georgetown University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:07 UTC
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Surgery vs. diet: which tames diabetes better?
Disease control OngoingThis study compares two types of weight-loss surgery (gastric bypass and gastric banding) with an intensive diet and exercise program for controlling type 2 diabetes in moderately obese adults aged 25 to 55. The goal is to see which approach works best for improving diabetes and …
Sponsor: University of Pittsburgh • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:07 UTC
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Withdrawn study planned to test diabetes drugs before surgery
Disease control CancelledThis study was designed to see if taking metformin or salsalate on the morning of surgery could help control blood sugar and reduce complications in people with type 2 diabetes. It planned to enroll patients having elective surgery who regularly take metformin. However, the trial…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: McMaster University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:07 UTC
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Can smartphone apps and continuous glucose monitors help tame type 2 diabetes?
Disease control By invitation onlyThis study looks at whether using a continuous glucose monitor (CGM) along with a mobile app can help people with type 2 diabetes control their blood sugar better than standard care. Sixty adults will be randomly assigned to either the digital tool group or usual care, and their …
Sponsor: Chang Gung Memorial Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:06 UTC
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Time-Restricted eating: a new weapon against diabetes?
Disease control OngoingThis study tests whether time-restricted eating (eating all meals within an 8-10 hour window each day) can help people with type 2 diabetes better control their blood sugar and improve heart health. About 60 adults with type 2 diabetes will either follow their usual care or add t…
Sponsor: University of California, San Diego • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:06 UTC
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AI coach on your phone aims to tame pregnancy diabetes
Disease control PausedThis study tests whether an AI-based counseling program on a smartphone can help women with gestational diabetes manage their condition. 80 pregnant women will either get standard nutrition advice or AI-powered guidance. The goal is to see if the AI approach leads to healthier bi…
Sponsor: Montefiore Medical Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:05 UTC
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Can schools help manage diabetes? new pilot study aims to find out
Disease control By invitation onlyThis study tests a new program where schools, families, and doctors work together to help children manage type 1 diabetes. About 30 kids will take part to see if the program is practical and well-liked. The goal is to improve daily diabetes care at school.
Sponsor: University of Pittsburgh • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:04 UTC
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Community health workers take on high blood pressure and diabetes in the andes
Disease control OngoingThis study tests whether monthly home visits from trained health agents can help people in poor, high-altitude communities in Peru better control their high blood pressure and diabetes. Over 1,000 participants will either receive these visits for a year or get usual care. The goa…
Sponsor: Universidad Peruana Cayetano Heredia • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:00 UTC
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Which blood sugar monitor works better for diabetes control?
Disease control OngoingThis study compares two methods of tracking blood sugar in people with type 2 diabetes: traditional fingerstick testing and continuous glucose monitors (CGMs). About 360 adults aged 18 to 75 who use insulin will be followed for 12 months to see which method better lowers A1C leve…
Sponsor: HealthPartners Institute • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:00 UTC
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Smart glucose monitor plus online dietitian could transform diabetes care
Disease control OngoingThis study tests whether using a continuous glucose monitor (CGM) along with remote dietitian support helps people with type 2 diabetes better control their blood sugar. About 160 adults across Australia will use a CGM and receive online dietary advice for several months. The goa…
Sponsor: Australian Catholic University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:38 UTC
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Smart insulin pumps put to the test in thousands of diabetes patients
Disease control OngoingThis study follows 1,600 people with type 1 diabetes, including young children aged 2-6, who use hybrid closed-loop insulin pumps (Medtronic, Tandem, or Omnipod). These devices automatically adjust insulin based on blood sugar readings but still require users to enter meal inform…
Sponsor: Universitaire Ziekenhuizen KU Leuven • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:38 UTC
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New program aims to boost health in people with disabilities
Disease control OngoingThis study tests a health support program for 600 people with disabilities who also have chronic conditions like diabetes or obesity. The program includes weekly nutrition classes, three exercise sessions per week, and help managing chronic conditions. Researchers want to see if …
Sponsor: The Hong Kong Polytechnic University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:38 UTC
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Can a smart glucose monitor help type 2 diabetes patients on insulin?
Disease control OngoingThis study is testing whether a real-time continuous glucose monitor (CGM) can help 200 adults with type 2 diabetes who use insulin in Saudi Arabia. Participants wear a CGM device that tracks blood sugar levels continuously. The main goal is to see if it improves HbA1c, a measure…
Phase 4 • Sponsor: DexCom, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:37 UTC
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Virus-Immunotherapy cocktail takes on tough GI cancers
Disease control OngoingThis early-stage trial is testing a combination of pelareorep (a reovirus) and atezolizumab (an immunotherapy) along with standard chemotherapies in people with advanced anal or pancreatic cancers. The study aims to find safe doses, look for biomarkers that predict response, and …
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: Oncolytics Biotech • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:35 UTC
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Timing of chemo may boost survival in pancreatic cancer
Disease control OngoingThis study tests whether giving chemotherapy both before and after surgery helps people with pancreatic cancer live longer compared to chemotherapy only after surgery. About 378 patients with resectable pancreatic cancer will be randomly assigned to one of two treatment schedules…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: Erasmus Medical Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:33 UTC
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Can a Benin-Specific diet help control diabetes?
Disease control OngoingThis study tests a culturally tailored medical nutrition therapy for African patients with type 2 diabetes. The program includes personalized meal plans, nutrition counseling, and group education. Researchers will measure blood sugar levels and diet adherence after 6 months, and …
Sponsor: University of Arizona • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:33 UTC
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Can exercise replace meds? study tests supervised vs. solo workouts for diabetes
Disease control PausedThis study looks at whether supervised exercise classes or doing physical activity on your own works better for controlling blood sugar in adults with type 2 diabetes. About 120 people whose diabetes is not well controlled with diet or non-insulin medications will take part. Part…
Sponsor: Centre d'Etudes et de Recherche pour l'Intensification du Traitement du Diabète • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:33 UTC
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New community health program targets diabetes and hypertension in underserved areas
Disease control OngoingThis study tests a community-based program to help Black and Latino adults with diabetes, prediabetes, high blood pressure, or obesity. Participants receive lifestyle coaching, help connecting to health and social services, and digital skills training. The goal is to see if this …
Sponsor: Johns Hopkins University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:31 UTC
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AI and home monitoring could help diabetes patients see their risks clearly
Disease control OngoingThis study tests whether an AI tool that shows patients how their blood sugar control compares to others, combined with home monitoring, can improve risk perception and blood sugar levels in adults with poorly controlled type 2 diabetes. About 360 participants aged 36–65 will be …
Sponsor: SingHealth Polyclinics • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:31 UTC
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New combo aims to make pancreatic cancer surgery safer and more effective
Disease control OngoingThis study tests whether adding the immunotherapy drug durvalumab to standard chemotherapy (mFOLFIRINOX) before surgery is safe and tolerable for people with pancreatic cancer that can be removed. About 20 adults with resectable or borderline resectable pancreatic cancer will rec…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Australasian Gastro-Intestinal Trials Group • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:29 UTC
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Blasting pancreatic tumors with extra radiation may open door to surgery
Disease control OngoingThis phase 2 trial tests whether giving a higher-than-standard dose of radiation, along with chemotherapy, can shrink pancreatic tumors enough to make them removable by surgery. The study includes 47 people with locally advanced pancreatic cancer that currently cannot be surgical…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:29 UTC
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Can a phone app boost veggie intake in teen girls?
Disease control OngoingThis study tests whether a mobile app that trains girls to manage food cravings can help them eat more fruits and vegetables. About 150 girls aged 14-18 will use the app twice a week for a year. Researchers will track diet quality, weight, and blood sugar to see if the app leads …
Sponsor: University of Wyoming • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:28 UTC
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New radiation approach aims to stop pancreatic cancer return after surgery
Disease control OngoingThis phase 2 trial tests whether a precise, high-dose radiation technique called SBRT can lower the chance of cancer coming back in the pancreas area after surgery. The study involves 50 adults with pancreatic cancer who had surgery and are at high risk of recurrence. They will r…
Sponsor: Istituto Clinico Humanitas • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:26 UTC
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Could a psoriasis drug help save Insulin-Making cells in type 1 diabetes?
Disease control OngoingThis phase 2 trial tests whether ixekizumab (Taltz), a drug already approved for psoriasis, can help people newly diagnosed with type 1 diabetes keep making their own insulin. The study involves 127 adults aged 18-45 who were diagnosed within the last 100 days. Participants recei…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Göteborg University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:25 UTC
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New pill aims to help people with diabetes shed pounds and control blood sugar
Disease control OngoingThis study tests a new daily pill, aleniglipron, in 58 adults with type 2 diabetes who are overweight or obese. The main goal is to check if the drug is safe and tolerable at different doses. Researchers will also measure weight loss and blood sugar changes. The study is not yet …
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Gasherbrum Bio, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Structure Therapeutics • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:25 UTC
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Protein-Packed diet may help kids fight obesity and diabetes risk
Disease control OngoingThis study tests whether a diet with more protein (25% of daily calories) helps children aged 7-14 with overweight or obesity lose weight and reduce diabetes risk. Over 10 weeks at a lifestyle camp, one group eats a higher-protein diet while another eats a lower-protein diet, bot…
Sponsor: University of Aarhus • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:24 UTC
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Virtual weight control program aimed at diabetes management pulled before start
Disease control CancelledThis study planned to test whether a virtual weight control program (WW, formerly Weight Watchers) could help adults with type 2 diabetes and obesity lower their blood sugar levels. Participants would have used the WW SmartPoints system and attended weekly online workshops. Howev…
Sponsor: Pennington Biomedical Research Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:24 UTC
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Could a simple CGM device help manage type 2 diabetes without insulin?
Disease control By invitation onlyThis study looks at whether using an over-the-counter continuous glucose monitor (CGM) every 30 or 90 days can help people with type 2 diabetes who do not use insulin better manage their blood sugar. About 188 participants will wear the Dexcom Stelo device periodically over six m…
Sponsor: University of Colorado, Denver • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:24 UTC
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New study pits scope against scalpel for pancreatic cleanout
Disease control CancelledThis study was designed to compare two ways to treat walled-off necrosis (a pocket of dead tissue) caused by severe pancreatitis. One method uses a scope through the mouth to clean out the pocket, the other uses surgery through the stomach. The goal was to see which approach work…
Sponsor: Stanford University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:23 UTC
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Heat therapy for pancreatic cancer: a new hope?
Disease control PausedThis study tests whether a special heat probe, inserted through an endoscope, can help people with inoperable pancreatic cancer live longer. About 108 participants will either receive the heat treatment plus standard care, or standard care alone. The trial is currently on hold, s…
Sponsor: Centre hospitalier de l'Université de Montréal (CHUM) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:23 UTC
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Diet or drugs? new study tests if fasting beats pills for fatty liver disease
Disease control By invitation onlyThis study tests whether a Mediterranean diet combined with intermittent fasting can reduce liver scarring (fibrosis) better than the weight-loss medication naltrexone/bupropion. About 70 adults with overweight or obesity and heart or metabolic risks (like type 2 diabetes or high…
Phase 4 • Sponsor: Carmen Dietvorst • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:23 UTC
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Arm muscle may replace liver for insulin cell transplants
Disease control OngoingThis study tests whether transplanting insulin-producing cells into the arm muscle can prevent diabetes after partial or full pancreas removal. Researchers aim to see if the arm is a better spot than the liver for these cells to survive and work. About 35 adults with non-cancerou…
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: University Hospital, Lille • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:23 UTC
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New diabetes combo drug put to the test – but trial on hold
Disease control PausedThis early-stage trial is studying whether an experimental drug called AZD6793 changes how the common diabetes medicine metformin works in people with type 2 diabetes. About 28 participants will take both AZD6793 and a placebo alongside their usual metformin to compare effects on…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: AstraZeneca • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:23 UTC
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Walking more could protect hearts of type 1 diabetes patients
Disease control OngoingThis study looks at whether doing light aerobic exercise five days a week can improve heart rate variability—a sign of heart health—in adults with type 1 diabetes. Over one year, 35 participants were split into two groups: one exercised regularly, the other less often. Researcher…
Sponsor: University of Banja Luka • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:07 UTC
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Pancreas removal plus islet transplant: a new hope for chronic pancreatitis pain?
Disease control OngoingThis study follows 433 people with chronic pancreatitis who undergo a surgery called TPIAT, where the entire pancreas is removed to stop pain and the patient's own insulin-producing islet cells are infused back to lower diabetes risk. Researchers track pain relief, quality of lif…
Sponsor: University of Minnesota • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:05 UTC
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App aims to boost blood sugar control in type 1 diabetes
Disease control OngoingThis study tests whether a smartphone app called Hedia Diabetes Assistant can help adults with type 1 diabetes keep their blood sugar in a healthy range more often. About 154 people with poorly controlled diabetes will either use the app plus their usual care or just usual care f…
Sponsor: Hedia ApS • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:05 UTC
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Could your own cells replace insulin shots? early trial aims to find out
Disease control By invitation onlyThis early-phase study tests whether insulin-making cells grown from a patient's own pancreatic tissue can be safely transplanted under the belly skin to reduce or replace insulin shots. Twenty-four adults with insulin-dependent type 2 diabetes will take part. The main goal is sa…
Early phase 1 • Sponsor: Shanghai Zhongshan Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:04 UTC
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Can a Parkinson's drug protect eyes in diabetes?
Disease control By invitation onlyThis study tests whether levodopa, a drug used for Parkinson's, can slow blood vessel changes in the eyes of people with diabetes. Researchers will give the drug or a placebo to 244 patients with early diabetic retinopathy and measure retinal electrical activity and imaging over …
Early phase 1 • Sponsor: VA Office of Research and Development • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:04 UTC
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Smart pump trial aims to tame tough diabetes cases
Disease control OngoingThis study tests whether a hybrid closed-loop insulin pump system (mylife CamAPS FX) can improve blood sugar control and quality of life in 30 adults with type 1 diabetes who have chronically high blood sugar and psychological challenges. Participants either start the pump immedi…
Sponsor: Jerzy Hohendorff • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:04 UTC
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Electric pulses and chemo aim to stop pancreatic cancer return
Disease control OngoingThis early-stage trial tests whether applying electrochemotherapy (electric pulses plus the drug bleomycin) to the area where a pancreatic tumor was removed can lower the chance of cancer coming back. Ten patients with resectable pancreatic cancer will receive the treatment durin…
Sponsor: University Medical Centre Ljubljana • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:01 UTC
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Berry and oat shakes tested as Heart-Health boosters
Disease control OngoingThis study is testing whether daily shakes made from bilberries and oats can lower LDL cholesterol and improve exercise capacity in people who have had a heart attack or have type 2 diabetes. 900 participants will drink either a bilberry shake, an oat shake, a combination shake, …
Sponsor: Ole Frobert, MD, PhD • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:00 UTC
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Bringing the hospital to your living room: a massive study tests home care for common illnesses
Disease control By invitation onlyThis study looks at whether treating patients at home for conditions like infections, heart failure, diabetes, and COPD can lead to better health outcomes and satisfaction compared to traditional hospital stays. Nearly 10,000 adults will receive hospital-level care at home, inclu…
Sponsor: OSF Healthcare System • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:03 UTC
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New program aims to tackle diabetes in people with mental illness – but study never started
Disease control CancelledThis study was designed to test whether a program called Lifestyle MIND can help people with serious mental illness (like schizophrenia or bipolar disorder) prevent or manage type 2 diabetes. The program includes group exercise and health classes twice a week for 10 weeks. Howeve…
Sponsor: The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:00 UTC
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New drug combo targets Hard-to-Treat cancers in early trial
Disease control OngoingThis Phase I trial tests a combination of two oral drugs, defactinib and VS-6766, in people with advanced solid tumors such as non-small cell lung cancer, low-grade serous ovarian cancer, and pancreatic cancer. The study aims to find the safest dose and evaluate how well the drug…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Institute of Cancer Research, United Kingdom • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:00 UTC
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Your phone learns your diabetes needs: new study tests adaptive support
Disease control By invitation onlyThis study tests a mobile phone program (MOSAIC) that changes over time to fit each person's needs, helping adults manage type 2 diabetes. About 547 participants will be assigned to either the phone program or printed materials for 16 months. Researchers will check blood sugar le…
Sponsor: Vanderbilt University Medical Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:10 UTC
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New drug combo targets tough cancers with RAS mutation
Disease control OngoingThis early-stage trial is testing whether a combination of two drugs, naporafenib and trametinib, can shrink or control advanced solid tumors that have a specific genetic change called RAS Q61X. About 86 people whose cancer has not responded to standard treatments will receive th…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Erasca, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:08 UTC
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Smart insulin pump could ease diabetes in cystic fibrosis patients
Disease control OngoingThis study tests whether a hybrid closed-loop system (CamAPS FX) can improve blood sugar control in people aged 16 and older with cystic fibrosis-related diabetes. The system combines an insulin pump, continuous glucose monitor, and smartphone app to automatically adjust insulin.…
Sponsor: University of Cambridge • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:07 UTC
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New study aims to help cancer survivors manage other health problems
Disease control OngoingThis study tests a new way for cancer doctors and primary care doctors to work together to help cancer survivors manage other health problems like high blood pressure, diabetes, and high cholesterol. About 800 adults with certain cancers and at least one of these conditions will …
Sponsor: Duke University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:06 UTC
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New app reminds diabetes patients to get key tests done
Disease control OngoingThis study tests a digital tool called DIPAR that sends reminders to adults with type 2 diabetes to get important lab tests, like kidney function and blood sugar checks. About 200 participants use the tool through a patient portal to see if it helps them stay on track with their …
Sponsor: KU Leuven • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:06 UTC
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App aims to slash heart disease risk in moms after complicated pregnancies
Disease control By invitation onlyThis study tests whether a specially designed app can help women who had high blood pressure or diabetes during pregnancy get the recommended heart check-ups after giving birth. About 400 women from Oslo University Hospital will either use the app or receive standard care. The go…
Sponsor: Oslo University Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:06 UTC
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Radioactive microparticles aim to boost chemo against tough pancreatic cancer
Disease control OngoingThis phase 2 trial tests whether adding tiny radioactive beads (OncoSil™) directly into the tumor can improve outcomes for people with locally advanced pancreatic cancer that cannot be removed by surgery. About 88 participants will receive either standard FOLFIRINOX chemotherapy …
Phase 2 • Sponsor: OncoSil Medical Limited • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:05 UTC
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New drug aramchol aims to reverse fatty liver damage in phase 3 trial
Disease control PausedThis study tests a drug called Aramchol for people with nonalcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH), a serious fatty liver disease that can lead to scarring. About 150 adults with NASH and liver scarring (stages 1-3) will take Aramchol or a placebo for up to 72 weeks. The goal is to see …
Phase 3 • Sponsor: Galmed Research and Development, Ltd. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:05 UTC
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Intense lifestyle overhaul shows promise for new diabetes patients
Disease control OngoingThis study tests whether a 12-week program of very-low-calorie diet or high-intensity exercise can improve blood sugar control in adults aged 40-70 who are newly diagnosed with type 2 diabetes and overweight. Participants are randomly assigned to diet, exercise, or standard educa…
Sponsor: Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:04 UTC
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Which weight loss surgery works best? major trial launches
Disease control OngoingThis study compares two weight loss surgeries for people with severe obesity: sleeve gastrectomy with transit bipartition (SG+TB) and Roux-en-Y gastric bypass (RYGB). About 320 participants will be followed for two years to see which surgery leads to greater weight loss and fewer…
Sponsor: University Hospital, Lille • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:03 UTC
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Could a 14-Day drug delay diabetes in toddlers?
Disease control OngoingThis study tests a drug called teplizumab in 20 children under 8 who have early signs of type 1 diabetes (Stage 2). The goal is to check if the drug is safe and how the body handles it. Teplizumab works by calming the immune system to protect insulin-making cells. If successful, …
Phase 4 • Sponsor: Sanofi • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:00 UTC
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New radiation approach targets tough pancreatic tumors
Disease control OngoingThis study tests stereotactic body radiotherapy (SBRT), a precise, high-dose radiation given over 2 weeks, for people with high-risk localized pancreatic cancer. The goal is to see if it can stop the tumor from growing locally for at least 12 months. The trial includes 30 partici…
Sponsor: Royal North Shore Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:00 UTC
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Could a diabetes drug also mend hearts? new study in kazakhstan investigates
Disease control OngoingThis study tests a dual GIP/GLP-1 drug (a type of diabetes medication) in 120 adults in Kazakhstan who have both chronic heart failure and type 2 diabetes. Participants take the drug for 40 weeks and have regular heart tests, blood work, and genetic checks. The goal is to see if …
Sponsor: Nazarbayev University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:00 UTC
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Surgery may reverse early diabetes without meds
Disease control OngoingThis study tests if weight-loss surgery (sleeve gastrectomy) can help people with newly diagnosed type 2 diabetes and a BMI of 30-42 achieve diabetes remission without medication. About 30 adults will be randomly assigned to either surgery or standard medical care and followed fo…
Sponsor: Azienda Ospedaliera Santa Maria, Terni, Italy • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:14 UTC
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Could a diabetes shot help your brain fight obesity?
Disease control OngoingThis study looks at whether adding the drug insulin detemir to a low-calorie diet helps obese adults with type 2 diabetes lose more weight and improve brain function related to food reward. About 240 people will be split into two groups: one on diet only, the other on diet plus d…
Sponsor: Vanderbilt University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:13 UTC
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Enzyme therapy aims to fight wasting in pancreatic cancer patients
Disease control OngoingThis study tests whether adding a high-dose pancreatic enzyme replacement (Pancreaze) to standard care can help patients with advanced pancreatic cancer who have weight loss and trouble digesting food. About 36 adults will take the enzymes with meals and snacks for 8 weeks. The g…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Andrew Hendifar, MD • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:13 UTC
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Exercise and brain training show promise for stroke recovery in seniors
Disease control OngoingThis study tests whether regular exercise and cognitive training, alone or together, can improve physical and mental function in adults aged 60+ who have had a stroke and also have high blood pressure or diabetes. Over 400 participants from five Chinese cities will take part in 1…
Sponsor: Duke Kunshan University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:12 UTC
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Common heart drug may shield eyes of type 1 diabetes patients
Disease control OngoingThis study tests whether fenofibrate, a drug typically used to lower blood fats, can slow the worsening of diabetic retinopathy (eye damage) in adults with type 1 diabetes. Over 400 participants take either fenofibrate or a placebo daily for three years. The goal is to see if the…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: University of Sydney • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:12 UTC
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New hope for pancreatic cancer: experimental drug aims to keep disease in check
Disease control By invitation onlyThis study tests a new drug called DZ-002 in adults with metastatic pancreatic cancer that has been stabilized with initial chemotherapy. The goal is to find the best dose and see if it is safe and can help keep the cancer from growing. Participants receive weekly IV infusions of…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Hoag Memorial Hospital Presbyterian • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:12 UTC
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Shorter antibiotic course for diabetic foot infection tested – but trial never started
Disease control CancelledThis study aimed to see if a 3-week course of antibiotics works as well as a 6-week course for treating bone infections in the feet of people with diabetes. The trial planned to include adults with diabetes and a forefoot bone infection treated without surgery. However, the study…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: Tourcoing Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:12 UTC
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Can soul food makeover cut diabetes risk? new study tests culturally relevant diets
Disease control OngoingThis study tests whether three culturally tailored diet patterns (U.S.-style, Mediterranean, and vegetarian) can improve eating habits and reduce type 2 diabetes risk in 198 African American adults. Participants attend weekly classes for 6 months, then bi-weekly for another 6 mon…
Sponsor: University of South Carolina • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:11 UTC
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New drug combo targets tough pancreatic cancer in early trial
Disease control OngoingThis early-phase study tests a new drug called OMO-103, which blocks a cancer-driving protein called MYC, combined with standard chemotherapy in 26 people with metastatic pancreatic cancer who have not had prior treatment for advanced disease. The main goals are to check safety a…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Peptomyc S.L. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:11 UTC
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New CGM device aims to simplify diabetes management
Disease control By invitation onlyThis study is testing a new continuous glucose monitor (CGM) called the iCan o3 in 70 adults with type 1 or type 2 diabetes. Participants will wear the device for 60 days to see if it improves their blood sugar control, especially the time spent in a healthy range. The goal is to…
Sponsor: Sinocare • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:11 UTC
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Withdrawn before start: experimental cocktail for type 1 diabetes never tested
Disease control CancelledThis pilot study aimed to test whether a combination of four drugs—ATG, low-dose IL-2, adalimumab, and exenatide—could help people newly diagnosed with type 1 diabetes keep producing their own insulin. The trial planned to enroll adults aged 18-35 diagnosed within the last 120 da…
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: Camillo Ricordi and Jay Skyler • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:11 UTC
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New heat treatment could replace surgery for rare pancreatic tumors
Disease control OngoingThis study compares a less invasive procedure called endoscopic ultrasound-guided radiofrequency ablation (EUS-RFA) with standard surgery for treating pancreatic insulinoma, a rare tumor that causes low blood sugar. About 60 adults with small tumors (≤2 cm) will be randomly assig…
Sponsor: Azienda Ospedaliera Universitaria Integrata Verona • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:10 UTC
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Ear zaps could tame blood sugar and boost mood in obesity
Disease control OngoingThis study tests whether a device that gently stimulates the vagus nerve through the ear can improve how the body handles sugar and affect mood in people with obesity and prediabetes. Seventy participants will use the device for 45 minutes, three times a week for three months. Th…
Sponsor: Cairo University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:10 UTC
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Promising new treatment for rare sugar disorder moves to final testing phase
Disease control OngoingThis study tests an investigational drug called RZ358 for people with congenital hyperinsulinism, a rare condition causing dangerously low blood sugar. The trial involves 56 participants aged 3 months to 45 years who still have low blood sugar despite standard treatments. Over 24…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: Rezolute • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:09 UTC
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Free groceries for diabetes? study tests if money for healthy food lowers blood sugar
Disease control OngoingThis study tests whether giving people with type 2 diabetes money to buy healthy foods online, plus free delivery, helps lower their blood sugar levels. About 1,000 adults with poorly controlled diabetes will either get money for healthy food plus free delivery, or just free deli…
Sponsor: Kaiser Permanente • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:09 UTC
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Zapping tumors: electric fields tested against pancreatic cancer
Disease control Expanded access (paused)This program gives adults with locally advanced pancreatic cancer access to a device that delivers gentle electric fields to the abdomen, combined with standard chemotherapy. The goal is to see if this approach is safe and feasible while the device awaits FDA approval. Participan…
Sponsor: NovoCure GmbH • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:09 UTC
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Pharmacists take on heart disease: new study tests community-based risk reduction
Disease control OngoingThis study tests whether a pharmacist-led program can help people reduce their risk of heart disease. Over 1,000 adults with conditions like diabetes, high blood pressure, or obesity are taking part. Pharmacists use a step-by-step guide to assess risk and support lifestyle change…
Sponsor: University of Alberta • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:08 UTC
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Old drug, new hope: ATRA combo targets tough pancreatic cancer
Disease control OngoingThis phase IIb trial tests whether adding ATRA (a vitamin A derivative) to standard chemotherapy (gemcitabine and nab-paclitaxel) can help people with locally advanced pancreatic cancer live longer without their cancer growing. About 170 participants will receive either the combo…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Queen Mary University of London • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:08 UTC
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Sugar pill or savior? supplement may cut insulin use in pregnancy diabetes
Disease control OngoingThis study tests whether myo-inositol, an oral dietary supplement, can help pregnant women with gestational diabetes control their blood sugar without needing insulin shots. About 1,080 women with newly diagnosed gestational diabetes will receive either myo-inositol or a placebo …
Sponsor: Assistance Publique - Hôpitaux de Paris • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:07 UTC
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Could a blood filter help control type 1 diabetes?
Disease control OngoingThis early-phase study tests a treatment called extracorporeal photopheresis (ECP) for people with type 1 diabetes. ECP filters and treats a patient's blood with light and a drug, then returns it to the body. The goal is to see if this approach can reduce the need for insulin inj…
Early phase 1 • Sponsor: Abu Dhabi Stem Cells Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:06 UTC
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Can cooking classes help kids with type 1 diabetes? new study tests a Kitchen-Based approach
Disease control OngoingThis study tests a 10-lesson family cooking and diabetes education program called DICE for 32 youth aged 8-14 with type 1 diabetes who struggle with blood sugar control. The program aims to improve blood sugar management and reduce health disparities by teaching families practica…
Sponsor: Case Western Reserve University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:06 UTC
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Could a single pill beat two for diabetes control?
Disease control CancelledThis study aimed to see if a single pill combining two diabetes medications works better than taking them separately for people with type 2 diabetes already on metformin. The goal was to improve blood sugar control and reduce side effects like weight gain and swelling. However, t…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: Eurofarma Laboratorios S.A. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:05 UTC
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Diabetes combo trial pulled before it even started
Disease control CancelledThis study planned to test whether adding two newer diabetes drugs (Forxiga and Januvia) to standard metformin treatment could better control blood sugar in people with type 2 diabetes. It aimed to enroll adults aged 18–80 whose diabetes was not well controlled on metformin alone…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: Eurofarma Laboratorios S.A. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:05 UTC
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New diabetes drug shows promise for early treatment
Disease control OngoingThis study compares the long-term effects of tirzepatide, a newer diabetes medication, with standard treatments in 780 adults who were diagnosed with type 2 diabetes within the last 4 years. Participants must be on metformin alone and have moderately high blood sugar levels. The …
Phase 4 • Sponsor: Eli Lilly and Company • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:03 UTC
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New diabetes shot GZR18 takes on semaglutide in major trial
Disease control OngoingThis phase 3 study tests a new injectable drug called GZR18 in about 1,100 Chinese adults with type 2 diabetes whose blood sugar is not well controlled by metformin or other oral medications. Participants receive either GZR18 or the approved drug semaglutide to compare how well e…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: Gan & Lee Pharmaceuticals. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:59 UTC
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Could a common diabetes drug protect arteries in type 1 diabetes?
Disease control OngoingThis study tests whether metformin, a drug used for type 2 diabetes, can slow the buildup of calcium in leg arteries of people with type 1 diabetes. 230 adults will take either metformin or a placebo for two years. The goal is to see if metformin reduces artery hardening, which c…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: Assistance Publique - Hôpitaux de Paris • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:59 UTC
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New diabetes shot shows promise in Late-Stage trial
Disease control OngoingThis Phase 3 study tests an injectable drug called GZR18 in 274 Chinese adults with type 2 diabetes whose blood sugar is not well controlled by diet and exercise alone. Participants receive either GZR18 or a placebo to see if the drug improves blood sugar levels, weight, and wais…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: Gan & Lee Pharmaceuticals. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:59 UTC
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Can food vouchers and diabetes classes improve health for native communities?
Disease control OngoingThis study looks at whether combining diabetes nutrition classes with vouchers for fruits and vegetables helps American Indian and Alaska Native adults better manage their type 2 diabetes. About 67 participants will be split into three groups: some get both classes and vouchers, …
Sponsor: Colorado State University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:57 UTC
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Could a gut procedure help control diabetes? new trial investigates
Disease control PausedThis study tests a procedure called duodenal mucosal resurfacing (DMR) using the Revita system in people with type 2 diabetes whose blood sugar is not well controlled with medication. About 320 adults will be randomly assigned to receive either the real procedure or a sham (fake)…
Sponsor: Fractyl Health Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:57 UTC
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Buddy up for better blood sugar: new study tests social support for young adults with diabetes
Disease control OngoingThis study tests a program called FAMS-T1D that helps young adults (ages 18-24) with type 1 diabetes set goals and get support from a friend or family member. The goal is to see if this approach improves blood sugar control, reduces diabetes distress, and helps the support person…
Sponsor: University of Utah • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:57 UTC
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Could transplanted islets free diabetics from insulin?
Disease control OngoingThis study tests whether transplanting insulin-producing islet cells from donors into the liver can help people with type 1 diabetes control blood sugar without insulin shots. Ten participants receive strong anti-rejection drugs to protect the new cells. Researchers will track bl…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: City of Hope Medical Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:56 UTC
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Could a gut zapping procedure free diabetics from insulin?
Disease control OngoingThis pilot study tests a device that uses radiofrequency vapor to ablate (remove) a thin layer of the duodenum (the first part of the small intestine) in 16 adults with type 2 diabetes who need insulin. The goal is to see if this procedure, with or without the drug semaglutide, i…
Sponsor: Aqua Medical, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:56 UTC
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Heartbeat test aims to catch hidden nerve damage in diabetes
Diagnosis CancelledResearchers are testing whether a device called ANSiScope Plus can identify autonomic dysfunction by measuring heart rate variability. Participants include healthy adults and people with prediabetes or type 2 diabetes, some with complications like nerve, kidney, or eye damage. Ea…
Sponsor: DyAnsys, Inc. • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Sep 21, 2026 22:00 UTC
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Brain scans may predict who is most at risk for dangerous low blood sugar
Diagnosis PausedResearchers are testing whether a brain imaging measurement can predict how strongly the body reacts to low blood sugar. The study enrolls healthy adults aged 18 to 40 with a body mass index between 20 and 30. Participants undergo two procedures: a brain scan to measure glial ace…
Sponsor: Pennington Biomedical Research Center • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Sep 19, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Blood thinner flush could boost tumor biopsy success
Diagnosis CancelledResearchers test whether flushing the biopsy needle with heparin, a blood thinner, helps collect more and better tissue from solid abdominal tumors during endoscopic ultrasound-guided fine needle biopsy. They also test whether using a microsieve to prepare the tissue improves the…
Sponsor: H. Lee Moffitt Cancer Center and Research Institute • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Sep 19, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Tiny DNA fragments in blood could reveal how aggressive a pancreatic tumor will be
Diagnosis OngoingPancreatic neuroendocrine tumors behave unpredictably: some stay slow for years while others spread quickly, and doctors lack reliable tests to tell them apart before surgery. This study examines cell-free DNA, tiny genetic fragments shed by tumors into the bloodstream, from abou…
Sponsor: Massimo Falconi • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Sep 18, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Fingernail clipping could spot diabetes risk
Diagnosis OngoingThis study tests a new way to screen for type 2 diabetes by measuring sugar levels in fingernails. Researchers will compare results from 100 adults (half with known diabetes, half without) to standard blood tests. The goal is to see if this simple, non-invasive method can accurat…
Sponsor: Glyconics Ltd • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Sep 17, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New radioactive tracer could spot hidden tumors
Diagnosis OngoingThis early-stage trial tests a radioactive imaging agent called RAD301 in 9 people: healthy volunteers and patients with pancreatic, lung, esophageal, cervical, endometrial, or ovarian cancer. The goal is to see how safe it is and how it travels through the body. If it works, it …
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Radiopharm Theranostics, Ltd • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Sep 16, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a radioactive antibody light up hidden tumors on PET scans?
Diagnosis OngoingResearchers are testing an experimental imaging agent called MNPR-101-DFO*-89Zr in people with several types of solid tumors, including bladder, breast, lung, and pancreatic cancers. The agent combines an antibody with a radioactive label, which may help PET scans reveal where tu…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Monopar Therapeutics • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Sep 05, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New imaging tracer could reveal if chemo reaches pancreatic cancer
Diagnosis OngoingThis early-phase trial at Memorial Sloan Kettering is testing whether a special PET scan using an experimental tracer called 18F-FAC can show how much of the standard chemotherapy drug gemcitabine is taken up by pancreatic tumors. About 30 people with pancreatic ductal adenocarci…
Early phase 1 • Sponsor: Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Sep 05, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New test could spot hidden diabetes in pancreatic disease patients
Diagnosis OngoingThis study is testing a mixed meal test to better diagnose a specific type of diabetes (type 3c) that occurs in people with pancreatic cancer or chronic pancreatitis. Researchers will enroll 775 adults aged 30 to 84 who have new-onset diabetes and one of these pancreatic conditio…
Sponsor: M.D. Anderson Cancer Center • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Sep 05, 2026 00:00 UTC
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A high-tech camera may take the guesswork out of spotting a dangerous surgery complication
Diagnosis OngoingThis study tests whether two imaging tools—laser speckle contrast imaging (LSCI) and digital thermography—can objectively grade mesenteric traction syndrome (MTS), a frequent complication during abdominal surgery that causes low blood pressure, rapid heart rate, and facial flushi…
Sponsor: Rigshospitalet, Denmark • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Aug 15, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New urine test could spot deadly pancreatic cancer sooner
Diagnosis OngoingThis study is working on a new way to detect pancreatic cancer early using a simple urine and blood test. Researchers are collecting samples from 3500 people, both with and without pancreatic disease, to see if a panel of biomarkers can accurately identify cancer. The goal is to …
Sponsor: Queen Mary University of London • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:04 UTC
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New blood test could spot type 1 diabetes before symptoms strike
Diagnosis OngoingThis study looks for tiny particles in the blood, called exosomes, that might signal the start of type 1 diabetes. Researchers will compare children recently diagnosed with type 1 diabetes to healthy children, all aged 12 to 18. The goal is to find a better way to catch the disea…
Sponsor: AdventHealth Translational Research Institute • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:02 UTC
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Blood test breakthrough could end painful liver biopsies for NASH patients
Diagnosis OngoingThis study looks at whether two blood markers, PLIN2 and RAB14, can accurately diagnose NASH (a serious liver disease) and advanced scarring, without needing a liver biopsy. Researchers will test these markers in 828 adults with NASH, type 2 diabetes, or obesity. If successful, t…
Sponsor: Fondazione Policlinico Universitario Agostino Gemelli IRCCS • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:01 UTC
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AI eye exam could spot diabetes blindness before it starts
Diagnosis By invitation onlyThis study is testing whether an artificial intelligence (AI) program can spot early signs of diabetic retinopathy—a condition that can lead to blindness—in people with prediabetes and diabetes. Researchers will take pictures of the retina and use the AI to analyze them. The goal…
Sponsor: University Hospital Tuebingen • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:03 UTC
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Blood test could unmask silent heart failure in diabetics
Diagnosis OngoingThis study tests whether a blood test for NT-proBNP can spot undiagnosed heart failure in 706 people with diabetes who are at high risk. Those with elevated levels get a heart ultrasound and exam. The goal is to see if this screening strategy leads to more early diagnoses and pro…
Sponsor: NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:11 UTC
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Can cooking classes cut heart risk? new study tests community approach
Prevention OngoingThis study explores whether a community-based cooking program can help African-American adults at risk for heart disease cook and eat healthier. About 43 participants from Washington, D.C. will take surveys, attend cooking classes led by a chef, and track their eating habits. The…
Sponsor: National Institutes of Health Clinical Center (CC) • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Sep 21, 2026 22:00 UTC
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Chatbot coach takes aim at diabetes risk after pregnancy
Prevention OngoingWomen who develop gestational diabetes are far more likely than other women to develop type 2 diabetes within a few years after giving birth. This trial tests whether a smartphone app that delivers personalized coaching on diet, exercise, sleep, and mental well-being can help pre…
Sponsor: Institute for Human Development and Potential (IHDP), Singapore • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Sep 17, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a vaccine stop GI cancers from returning?
Prevention PausedResearchers are testing an experimental vaccine called Ad5.F35-hGCC-PADRE in adults who have had surgery and standard treatment for gastrointestinal cancers, including pancreatic, colorectal, esophageal, gastric, and small bowel adenocarcinomas. The trial aims to find a safe dose…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Thomas Jefferson University • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Sep 16, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can free weekly produce and cooking classes change health habits?
Prevention OngoingResearchers at Cornell University are testing whether a produce prescription program helps adults who have diet-related conditions and trouble affording food. Participants receive weekly boxes of fresh local produce for 8 to 24 weeks and attend eight nutrition education classes. …
Sponsor: Cornell University • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Sep 13, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Hope for pancreatic cancer prevention: old drug, new trial
Prevention OngoingThis study tests whether the anti-inflammatory drug sulindac can prevent high-risk pancreatic cysts (IPMNs) from progressing to pancreatic cancer. About 100 adults with these cysts will receive either sulindac or a placebo for up to 3 years, alongside standard monitoring. The goa…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Duke University • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Sep 10, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can we catch type 1 diabetes before it strikes?
Prevention By invitation onlyThis study tests whether screening children with a high genetic risk for type 1 diabetes, along with regular follow-up and family education, leads to an earlier diagnosis of the disease. Researchers will track 600 children to see if this approach prevents severe symptoms and diab…
Sponsor: Lund University • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Sep 05, 2026 00:00 UTC
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500,000-person study aims to close diabetes screening gaps with tailored outreach
Prevention By invitation onlyThis study tests whether sending personalized screening invitations based on a person's race, ethnicity, and diabetes risk, plus offering phone navigation for those who don't respond, leads to more people getting tested for diabetes compared to generic invitations or usual care. …
Sponsor: University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Sep 04, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Wearable glucose monitor may supercharge lifestyle change in prediabetes
Prevention OngoingThis trial tests whether adding a real-time continuous glucose monitor (CGM) to a YMCA healthy lifestyle program helps adults with prediabetes improve their glucose levels, diet, and physical activity. Participants attend health coaching sessions and YMCA classes, with some weari…
Sponsor: Young Men's Christian Association of the Blue Water Area • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Aug 20, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New digital outreach aims to prevent diabetes in moms after pregnancy
Prevention By invitation onlyThis trial tests an online program to help women who had gestational diabetes get the recommended diabetes screening and lifestyle programs after giving birth. The program includes standard health information plus optional interactive components like values reflection and persona…
Sponsor: University of California, Davis • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Aug 19, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can free groceries and cooking classes stop diabetes before it starts?
Prevention OngoingThis pilot study will test whether providing Mediterranean diet groceries plus virtual nutrition classes helps overweight adults at risk for type 2 diabetes improve their diet and lose weight. Forty participants in the US South will be randomly assigned to receive either weekly g…
Sponsor: University of South Carolina • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Aug 12, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Wearable tech could stop Post-Pregnancy diabetes in its tracks
Prevention OngoingThis trial tests whether giving women who had gestational diabetes a continuous glucose monitor and a FitBit can help them adopt healthier habits and prevent type 2 diabetes. Participants will wear the sensor for up to 14 days and use the tracker to monitor their activity. The st…
Sponsor: KK Women's and Children's Hospital • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Aug 08, 2026 00:03 UTC
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Hoops for health: could basketball boost diabetes prevention?
Prevention OngoingThis trial tests whether adding recreational basketball to the standard National Diabetes Prevention Program (NDPP) helps adults aged 18-44 with prediabetes lose more weight, lower blood sugar, and become more active. Participants are randomly assigned to either the standard prog…
Sponsor: Kaiser Permanente • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Aug 08, 2026 00:03 UTC
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Free meals and coaching aim to cut pregnancy risks
Prevention OngoingThis study tests whether providing fresh meals, health coaching, and education to high-risk pregnant women can reduce the chance of developing gestational diabetes, high blood pressure, or preeclampsia. 69 women in Milwaukee are randomly assigned to either receive the program or …
Sponsor: Medical College of Wisconsin • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Jul 22, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Wearable insoles warn of foot pressure to stop diabetic ulcers
Prevention OngoingThis trial tests a wearable insole system that monitors foot pressure, temperature, and movement, giving real-time alerts to help users shift weight and avoid injury. The study includes people with type 1 or 2 diabetes who have nerve damage and a recent history of healed foot ulc…
Sponsor: Johns Hopkins University • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Jul 16, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Low-gluten diet in toddlers may cut celiac risk, study finds
Prevention OngoingThis study looks at whether giving children with a genetic risk for celiac disease a low-gluten diet (less than 3 grams per day) during their first three years of life can lower their chance of developing the disease by age 7. About 1,100 children from Sweden are taking part. The…
Sponsor: Lund University • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:06 UTC
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New alert system aims to cut diabetes risk in mental health patients
Prevention By invitation onlyThis study looks at whether alerting clinical pharmacists about diabetes risk can help prevent type 2 diabetes in younger adults with serious mental illness. People with conditions like schizophrenia or bipolar disorder are at higher risk for diabetes, partly due to medication si…
Sponsor: Kaiser Permanente • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:08 UTC
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Could a TB vaccine stop diabetes? new trial hopes so
Prevention OngoingThis study tests whether the BCG vaccine, normally used for tuberculosis, can prevent type 2 diabetes in people with pre-diabetes. Researchers in Guinea-Bissau will give two doses of BCG or a placebo to 200 adults and track their blood sugar levels. The goal is to see if the vacc…
Phase 4 • Sponsor: Bandim Health Project • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:06 UTC
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Pregnancy program aims to cut obesity and diabetes in moms and kids
Prevention OngoingThis study looks at whether a community-based program focused on healthy eating and exercise during and after pregnancy can lower the chances of obesity and type 2 diabetes in mothers and their children. About 1,000 pregnant women in urban areas will take part. The goal is to see…
Sponsor: University of Manitoba • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:10 UTC
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Ancient chinese herb berberine tested to stop heart disease and diabetes in its tracks
Prevention OngoingThis large, phase 4 trial is testing whether berberine, a natural compound, can prevent heart disease and diabetes in over 2,000 high-risk adults in China. Participants take berberine or a placebo twice daily, plus receive lifestyle advice. The study tracks blood sugar and heart …
Phase 4 • Sponsor: China National Center for Cardiovascular Diseases • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:07 UTC
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Cookie cure? golden rice snack may prevent diabetic nerve damage
Prevention OngoingThis study tests whether cookies made from golden rice and red betel leaf can help prevent diabetic neuropathy, a common nerve damage complication of diabetes. 102 adults with diabetes will eat one cookie daily for 28 days. Researchers will measure changes in nerve symptoms and b…
Sponsor: Hasanuddin University • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:03 UTC
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New program aims to reduce shame from chronic illness
Symptom relief OngoingThis study tests a group counseling program called Healing HEARTS to help people with conditions like obesity, skin disease, cancer, HIV, diabetes, or chronic pain deal with internalized stigma. Participants will either join the counseling program or a peer support group. The goa…
Sponsor: University of Florida • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Sep 18, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug hopes to boost Radiation's punch against tough gut cancers
Symptom relief OngoingThis early-phase study tests an oral drug called ropidoxuridine (IPdR) in people with advanced gastrointestinal cancers that cannot be cured. The goal is to find the safest dose and see if it can make radiation therapy more effective at shrinking tumors. Nineteen participants wit…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Sep 17, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New app aims to turn wearable data into diabetes Self-Care success
Symptom relief OngoingThis pilot study tests MPowerHub, a smartphone app that helps adults with type 2 diabetes make sense of data from continuous glucose monitors and activity trackers. The app shows combined trends and prompts daily questions about diet, sleep, stress, and medication. Researchers wa…
Sponsor: Ann-Marie Rosland • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Sep 17, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Pre-surgery fitness program tested in elderly cancer patients
Symptom relief OngoingThis study tests a program of exercise, protein drinks, and mind-body activities like yoga for people aged 65 and older with advanced ovarian or pancreatic cancer. The goal is to see if patients can stick with the program while on chemotherapy before surgery. The study is small, …
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: Case Comprehensive Cancer Center • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Sep 17, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can treating the mind help control diabetes? new study tests integrated care
Symptom relief OngoingThis study tests whether adding mental health care to standard diabetes treatment improves mood and blood sugar control in adults with type 1 diabetes. Eighty participants will be randomly assigned to usual care or a collaborative care model that includes a behavioral health cons…
Sponsor: Emory University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Sep 13, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Pumping iron for blood sugar: does effort matter?
Symptom relief OngoingThis study compares high-effort versus low-effort resistance exercise sessions to see which better controls blood sugar in people with prediabetes or type 2 diabetes. Fifteen participants will complete both types of sessions plus a no-exercise control day, with blood sugar monito…
Sponsor: University of New Mexico • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Sep 06, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a text message program help you manage diabetes? new study aims to find out
Symptom relief OngoingThis pilot study tests a mobile phone program called STRIDE for adults with type 2 diabetes and a close friend or family member. The program includes monthly coaching calls and text message support to help with medication and goals. The study will enroll 180 people to see if the …
Sponsor: Vanderbilt University Medical Center • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Sep 02, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can digital skills training empower a diabetes community?
Symptom relief OngoingThis pilot study tests a training program designed to improve eHealth literacy—the ability to find and use health information online—among Bangladeshi adults with type 2 diabetes in Ancona, Italy. The program, co-designed with patients and community members, includes four modules…
Sponsor: Marche Region Regional Health Agency • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Aug 27, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can an arthritis drug quiet the pain of chronic pancreatitis?
Symptom relief OngoingThis trial tests whether tocilizumab, an anti-inflammatory drug used for arthritis, can reduce pain and improve quality of life in people with chronic pancreatitis. Participants receive either tocilizumab or a placebo every four weeks for 24 weeks. The study measures changes in p…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Soren Schou Olesen • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Aug 16, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New program aims to help seniors master glucose monitors
Symptom relief OngoingThis study tests a remote education program called REST, designed to help adults aged 65 and older with insulin-treated diabetes start and keep using continuous glucose monitors (CGMs). The goal is to reduce dangerous low blood sugar episodes and improve overall glucose control. …
Sponsor: Joslin Diabetes Center • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Aug 12, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Press play on better health: could recording doctor visits boost Self-Care in seniors?
Symptom relief OngoingThis trial tests whether giving older adults with diabetes and other chronic conditions audio recordings of their clinic visits helps them take a more active role in their own care. Participants either receive these recordings for a year or standard after-visit summaries. The stu…
Sponsor: Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Aug 09, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Vitamin d drug may ease chronic pancreatitis pain
Symptom relief OngoingThis early-phase trial tests whether paricalcitol, a vitamin D analog, can improve quality of life in adults with chronic pancreatitis. Researchers will enroll 24 participants to take either the drug or a placebo for 12 months. The main goal is to see if the study is feasible and…
Early phase 1 • Sponsor: Cedars-Sinai Medical Center • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Aug 07, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Laser light may soothe diabetic nerve pain
Symptom relief OngoingThis study tests a non-invasive light therapy called photobiomodulation (low-level laser) for people with diabetic peripheral neuropathy—nerve damage causing pain, tingling, and numbness in the feet. 36 adults with type 2 diabetes and foot pain for at least 6 months will receive …
Sponsor: University of Faisalabad • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:03 UTC
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Prebiotic drink may tame After-Meal blood sugar spikes
Symptom relief OngoingThis study tests whether a prebiotic supplement called galacto-oligosaccharide (GOS) can lower blood sugar spikes after eating. Fifty healthy adults will drink either a GOS supplement or a glucose control beverage, and their blood sugar and insulin levels will be measured over se…
Sponsor: University of Aberdeen • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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Can a smartphone app lift the emotional burden of type 2 diabetes?
Symptom relief OngoingThis study tests a self-guided digital program called covivio to help adults with type 2 diabetes manage emotional distress tied to their condition. About 250 participants will either use the app alongside their usual care or continue with usual care alone. The goal is to see if …
Sponsor: Gaia AG • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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Could a seizure drug ease pancreatitis pain and reduce opioid side effects?
Symptom relief OngoingThis early-phase trial tests whether adding lacosamide, a drug normally used for seizures, can safely help people with chronic pancreatitis who still have abdominal pain despite taking opioids. The study involves 21 adults who will take lacosamide for 7 days alongside their usual…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Indiana University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:00 UTC
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New app aims to help type 1 diabetes patients exercise safely
Symptom relief By invitation onlyThis study tests a smartphone app called PACTAID in 20 adults with type 1 diabetes. The app gives real-time advice during exercise to help keep blood sugar levels stable while using an automated insulin pump. Researchers will check if the app improves glucose control during and a…
Sponsor: Mayo Clinic • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:34 UTC
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New study compares two drainage techniques to ease jaundice in advanced cancer patients
Symptom relief PausedThis study compares two minimally invasive procedures to drain blocked bile ducts in patients with incurable cancer. One method drains the bile duct into the intestine, the other drains the gallbladder into the stomach. The goal is to see which approach causes fewer complications…
Sponsor: Hospital Universitari de Bellvitge • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:29 UTC
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Supplement study for pancreatic cancer patients withdrawn before it began
Symptom relief CancelledThis study aimed to see if a food supplement called ARACOMPLEX® could help maintain quality of life in patients with advanced pancreatic cancer receiving chemotherapy. The supplement contains maca extract, vitamins, and minerals. However, the trial was withdrawn before enrolling …
Sponsor: Fundacion para la Excelencia y la Calidad de la Oncologia • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:04 UTC
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Could early palliative care before cancer surgery improve quality of life?
Symptom relief OngoingThis study looks at whether adding a palliative care team early, before surgery, helps cancer patients manage symptoms like pain, fatigue, and anxiety. About 236 adults having certain abdominal cancer surgeries will either get usual care or usual care plus palliative support. The…
Sponsor: Vanderbilt University Medical Center • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:00 UTC
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New diabetes clinic aims to make life easier for kids and families
Symptom relief By invitation onlyThis study tests a new way of caring for children under 10 with diabetes. The clinic uses play, nutrition advice, mental health support, and parent groups to help families feel calmer and more in control. About 100 children and their families will take part to see if this approac…
Sponsor: Steno Diabetes Center Copenhagen • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:00 UTC
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Can an Anti-Inflammatory drug help pancreatic cancer patients keep weight on?
Symptom relief OngoingThis study looks at whether ketorolac, a common anti-inflammatory drug, is safe and can help stabilize or increase weight in people with advanced pancreatic cancer who are experiencing cachexia (severe weight loss). About 28 participants will take the drug four times daily for fi…
Early phase 1 • Sponsor: Andrew Hendifar, MD • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:08 UTC
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Hospital patients get a game plan to beat bedrest
Symptom relief CancelledThis study aimed to see if making physical activity into a game could help older hospital patients move more. Participants would have received daily text messages, set step goals, earned points, and worn a Fitbit to track their steps. The study was withdrawn before any patients w…
Sponsor: University of Pennsylvania • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:07 UTC
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New pain relief for diabetic nerves? trial pulled before start
Symptom relief CancelledThis study was designed to test a new drug called N0750 against two standard pain medications (Cymbalta and Lyrica) for painful diabetic peripheral neuropathy. It planned to enroll adults with diabetes and nerve pain for at least 3 months. However, the trial was withdrawn before …
Phase 3 • Sponsor: Eurofarma Laboratorios S.A. • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:05 UTC
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Gut bacteria may hold clues to dozens of diseases
Knowledge-focused PausedResearchers are sequencing the gut microbiomes of people with a wide range of conditions, from autism and Alzheimer's to Crohn's disease and multiple sclerosis, to see whether bacterial patterns differ by disease. The study also enrolls healthy participants for comparison. By mat…
Sponsor: ProgenaBiome • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 21, 2026 22:00 UTC
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Sickle cell clues to diabetes risk hidden in DNA
Knowledge-focused OngoingResearchers at the University of Illinois at Chicago are studying how the bodies of adults with sickle cell disease handle glucose, cholesterol, and triglycerides, and why some of them develop diabetes. The study enrolls 75 adults over 35 with major sickle cell genotypes. Partici…
Sponsor: University of Illinois at Chicago • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 21, 2026 22:00 UTC
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Heart drug entresto may double as diabetes treatment, small study hints
Knowledge-focused CancelledThis study tests whether a heart failure medication called Entresto (sacubitril/valsartan) can boost a natural hormone that helps control blood sugar after meals. Researchers will give the drug or a comparison drug (valsartan) to 25 adults with type 2 diabetes or prediabetes and …
Phase 3 • Sponsor: University of Pennsylvania • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 21, 2026 22:00 UTC
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Gut bacteria may hold clues to why some cancer treatments work better
Knowledge-focused PausedResearchers are building a large bank of blood and stool samples from people with advanced lung, breast, colorectal, and pancreatic cancers, plus healthy volunteers. The goal is to learn whether the mix of bacteria in a person's gut can predict how well cancer treatment works and…
Sponsor: Persephone Biosciences • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 20, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New scale aims to help diabetes patients manage low blood sugar
Knowledge-focused By invitation onlyThis study checks if a Turkish version of a questionnaire about managing low blood sugar (hypoglycemia) is accurate and reliable. Researchers will ask 200 adults with type 2 diabetes who have had low blood sugar to fill out the questionnaire. The goal is to make sure the scale wo…
Sponsor: Bilecik Seyh Edebali Universitesi • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 19, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Healthy volunteers test new pill for obesity and diabetes – but only to see how food changes its effects
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis early-stage study looks at how taking a new tablet called CX11 with or without food changes the amount of drug in the blood. It involves 32 healthy adults and does not aim to treat any disease. The results will help researchers decide how to give the drug in future studies f…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Vincentage Pharma Co., Ltd • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 18, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Smartwatch study aims to track cancer fatigue
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis pilot study is testing whether wearable activity trackers, like fitness watches, can help monitor fatigue in people with pancreatic or breast cancer who are undergoing treatment. Researchers want to see if patients will use the device daily and find it easy to use. The study…
Sponsor: Wake Forest University Health Sciences • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 18, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Nerve pain in diabetes: new study to measure its real impact on daily life
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study is looking at how nerve pain (neuropathic pain) affects the ability to care for oneself and overall quality of life in people with type 2 diabetes. Researchers will measure pain levels and quality of life in 128 adults with type 2 diabetes. The goal is to better unders…
Sponsor: Bilecik Seyh Edebali Universitesi • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 18, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Scientists hunt for diabetes genes in large study
Knowledge-focused PausedThis study looks at the genetic and molecular factors behind type 2 diabetes, obesity, and related complications like kidney disease. Researchers will collect health information, blood and urine samples, and perform tests like eye exams and ultrasounds from over 2,300 adults, foc…
Sponsor: National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 18, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New program aims to boost genetic testing in cancer families
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study looks at whether a website and a genetic family navigator can help more relatives of people with hereditary cancer get genetic testing. About 205 participants will use the online hub and work with a navigator to learn about their cancer risk. The goal is to see if this…
Sponsor: M.D. Anderson Cancer Center • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 18, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Massive baltimore study tracks how race and wealth shape aging
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis long-term study follows over 3,700 adults in Baltimore to understand why some people age healthier than others. Researchers are looking at how race, income, and neighborhood affect risks for diseases like diabetes, heart disease, and memory loss. Participants visit mobile he…
Sponsor: National Institute on Aging (NIA) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 18, 2026 00:00 UTC
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No-Needle glucose monitor could spot pregnancy risks early
Knowledge-focused CancelledThis pilot study is testing a device called LabClasp that measures blood sugar without needles. Researchers want to see if regular, non-invasive glucose checks can help predict gestational diabetes and preeclampsia in pregnant women. The study plans to enroll 100 women with at le…
Sponsor: Mayo Clinic • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 17, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New study hopes to outsmart pancreatic cancer by gathering clues
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study collects health information and test results from 317 people at high risk for pancreatic cancer, including those with cysts, genetic syndromes, or other risk factors. Researchers aim to build a database to find better ways to detect the disease early or prevent it. No …
Sponsor: H. Lee Moffitt Cancer Center and Research Institute • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 17, 2026 00:00 UTC
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VA tests new ways to get women veterans into virtual health programs
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study looks at how to help VA medical centers offer virtual programs that prevent heart disease, diabetes, and depression in women Veterans. Researchers are testing two different support strategies at 20 VA sites to see which works better. The study does not involve patients…
Sponsor: VA Office of Research and Development • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 16, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Chilly vests reveal hidden fat secrets that could fight obesity
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study investigates why brown fat, which burns calories to generate heat, stops working when it's warm. Researchers will use cold vests on 8 healthy and obese adults to see how genes and proteins change. The goal is to find new targets for treating obesity and related metabol…
Sponsor: Rockefeller University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 16, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New web tool aims to help cancer patients make sense of their genes
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study tests a web-based education tool called HOPE-Genomics that teaches cancer patients about their genetic test results. About 465 adults with breast, colorectal, lung, ovarian, pancreatic, or prostate cancer are taking part. The goal is to see if the tool helps patients r…
Sponsor: City of Hope Medical Center • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 13, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a handoff plan help teens with chronic illness take charge of their care?
Knowledge-focused OngoingResearchers are testing a transition program for 17-year-olds with type 1 diabetes, asthma, or obesity who are preparing to move from pediatric to adult healthcare. The program includes a consultation with the teen and family, a solo visit where the teen completes a readiness che…
Sponsor: Universiteit Antwerpen • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 13, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Why do african americans face higher diabetes risk? new genetics study seeks answers
Knowledge-focused By invitation onlyThis study aims to understand how genes affect obesity, diabetes, and heart disease in people of African ancestry. Researchers will collect blood samples and health information from 1,100 adults, including African Americans, Afro-Caribbeans, and migrants from sub-Saharan Africa. …
Sponsor: National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 12, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Massive family study hunts for kidney disease genes in diabetes
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis large study is looking at the genes of over 9,000 people with diabetes and kidney disease, along with their family members. The goal is to find which genes make some people more likely to get diabetic kidney disease. By understanding the genetic roots, researchers hope to de…
Sponsor: National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 10, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New study aims to uncover hidden heart risks in women
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis pilot study is testing whether it's possible to run a larger study that focuses on heart disease in women. Researchers will gather information from 176 women aged 25-55 in Ontario who have had certain female-specific health issues like pre-eclampsia, gestational diabetes, or…
Sponsor: Ottawa Heart Institute Research Corporation • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 10, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Does a Mother's weight change the chemistry of her breast milk?
Knowledge-focused OngoingResearchers are studying whether a mother's weight and blood sugar during pregnancy affect the makeup of her breast milk, and whether those differences influence how her baby grows. The study will follow pregnant women with a range of body sizes, including those with gestational …
Sponsor: University of Minnesota • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 10, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New study aims to catch pancreatic cancer sooner in diabetics
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis large study is testing whether a risk-scoring tool (called ENDPAC) can identify people with new-onset diabetes who are at higher risk for pancreatic cancer. About 8,800 participants aged 50-85 will have their medical records checked for age, weight changes, and blood sugar t…
Sponsor: Pancreatic Cancer Action Network • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 10, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Cured of hepatitis c? this study follows patients for 10 years to see what happens next
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study follows 121 adults who have been cured of chronic hepatitis C to understand why some still develop liver complications like scarring or cancer. Participants are monitored for up to 10 years with regular tests, scans, and occasional liver biopsies. The goal is to learn …
Phase 4 • Sponsor: National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 10, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Heart rate secrets: new study tracks diabetes Drug's hidden effects
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study monitors heart rate variability in 150 adults with type 2 diabetes who also have heart failure, chronic kidney disease, or both. Participants will wear a 24-hour heart monitor before and after starting a standard SGLT2 inhibitor medication. The goal is to understand ho…
Sponsor: Fondazione Policlinico Universitario Agostino Gemelli IRCCS • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 06, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New digital tool aims to boost diabetes prevention in prediabetes patients
Knowledge-focused By invitation onlyThis pilot study tests a digital tool that doctors use during visits to help patients with prediabetes become more active in managing their health. The tool asks patients a few questions and then gives the doctor tips on how to talk about lifestyle changes and resources like heal…
Sponsor: Johns Hopkins University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 05, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a wearable glucose monitor improve daily diabetes care? a 5,000-Person study seeks answers
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study follows 5,000 people with diabetes who use a Dexcom continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) system in their daily routine. Researchers will track how the device performs when used as labeled and ask participants to complete questionnaires over four years. The goal is to un…
Sponsor: DexCom, Inc. • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 04, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New tool aims to improve hospital prescribing for seniors with chronic conditions
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study tests whether a clinical decision framework helps hospital doctors feel more confident when prescribing medications for older adults (65+) with chronic conditions like diabetes and high blood pressure. About 150 doctors will attend an educational session and complete s…
Sponsor: University of Pittsburgh • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 04, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can tumor DNA and immune cells reveal why some cancers resist immunotherapy?
Knowledge-focused OngoingResearchers at Amsterdam UMC are studying tumor samples from 180 people with advanced melanoma or pancreatic cancer that has stopped responding to immunotherapy. Participants give one extra tumor biopsy and a blood sample. The team will analyze the tumor's full genetic code and t…
Sponsor: Amsterdam UMC, location VUmc • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 03, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could your bone health decide if a dental implant lasts?
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study looks back at dental implant cases to see if bone-related conditions—like vitamin D deficiency, calcium problems, or kidney disease—make implant failure more likely. Researchers will compare 192 failed implants with successful ones from similar patients. The goal is to…
Sponsor: University of Barcelona • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 02, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Kidney clues may predict eye swelling after cataract surgery in diabetes patients
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study looks at whether diabetic kidney disease and blood-sugar control before surgery can help predict a common complication called pseudophakic macular edema (PME) — swelling of the central retina — after cataract surgery in people with type 2 diabetes. Researchers will rev…
Sponsor: Thammasat University Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 02, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Blood tests could spot hidden liver risk in diabetics
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis completed study observed 40 people with type 2 diabetes to find blood markers that could identify those at risk for a serious liver condition called NASH. Researchers measured liver stiffness and calculated scores like FIB-4 and ELF to see which patients might have liver sca…
Sponsor: Faculty Hospital Kralovske Vinohrady • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 22, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Free healthy meals may rewire metabolism in Food-Insecure women
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study looks at how not having reliable access to enough food might make it harder to lose weight. Researchers are giving 12 women who face food insecurity and have obesity and prediabetes a steady supply of healthy, low-calorie meals for a period. They will measure changes i…
Sponsor: State University of New York at Buffalo • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 21, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can Real-World data improve diabetes care in pregnancy?
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study gathers real-world information from pregnant women with type 1 diabetes in the United States to understand how they manage their condition. Participants share data from their continuous glucose monitors and insulin pumps, and complete online surveys. The goal is to lea…
Sponsor: Jaeb Center for Health Research • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 21, 2026 00:00 UTC
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App aims to boost nutrition for GLP-1 users
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study tests a smartphone app designed to help adults taking GLP-1 medications for obesity or type 2 diabetes eat better. About 50 participants will use the app for 6 weeks to track their diet and learn about nutrition. The goal is to see if the app is helpful and easy to use…
Sponsor: University of South Carolina • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 19, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Hormone clue may unmask kidney danger in diabetes
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study investigates whether people with type 2 diabetes who have or are at risk for chronic kidney disease produce too much aldosterone, a hormone that regulates salt and blood pressure. Participants undergo several suppression tests—including oral sodium, saline infusion, an…
Early phase 1 • Sponsor: Brigham and Women's Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 15, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Massive study reveals best Second-Line diabetes meds for heart and kidney protection
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study looks at health records from over 780,000 people with type 2 diabetes to compare four common second-line medications: SGLT2 inhibitors, GLP-1 receptor agonists, DPP-4 inhibitors, and sulfonylureas. The goal is to see which drug class is most effective at preventing hea…
Sponsor: Brigham and Women's Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 15, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New screening study targets hidden diabetes and celiac disease in High-Risk communities
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study is screening 115 underserved children and adults who are at risk for type 1 diabetes or celiac disease. Researchers will use blood tests to find early signs of these conditions, aiming to improve how we detect them. The goal is to catch these diseases sooner, especiall…
Sponsor: AdventHealth Translational Research Institute • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 14, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New study explores drug cocktails for Hard-to-Treat cancers
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study tests two different drug combinations in people with advanced colorectal, pancreatic, or leiomyosarcoma cancers that have not responded to standard treatments. Participants receive either olaparib plus durvalumab or cediranib plus durvalumab. The main goal is to unders…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: University Health Network, Toronto • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 12, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New program aims to ease diabetes care transition for teens
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study tests a program called SHIFT2 that helps teens and young adults with type 1 diabetes prepare for the switch from pediatric to adult medical care. Participants work with a transition coach and receive messages to encourage self-management. The goal is to see if this sup…
Sponsor: Virginia Commonwealth University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 09, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New mexico study tests virtual training to improve diabetes care
Knowledge-focused By invitation onlyThis study looks at whether a telehealth program called ECHO can help healthcare teams in New Mexico better care for patients with diabetes and other chronic conditions. The program connects primary care providers with specialists through video sessions for training and case disc…
Sponsor: University of New Mexico • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 01, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Diabetes pills may do more than lower blood sugar – could they protect your brain?
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study looks at whether two common diabetes drug combinations (SGLT2 inhibitors plus metformin vs. DPP-4 inhibitors plus metformin) affect memory and depression risk in older adults with type 2 diabetes. Researchers will track 300 participants over time using memory tests and…
Sponsor: Beni-Suef University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 26, 2026 00:00 UTC
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GLP-1 Users' diets under the microscope: what are they really eating?
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study follows 50 adults who are about to start GLP-1 therapy for obesity or type 2 diabetes. Researchers will track how their eating habits change over 12 weeks using diet quality scores and body weight. The goal is to understand what dietary support people need while on the…
Sponsor: University of South Carolina • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 25, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Massive 30-Year Women's health study reveals hidden disease links
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis long-running study follows nearly 100,000 French women, mostly teachers, since 1990 to understand what factors influence their risk of cancer, heart disease, diabetes, and other major illnesses. Participants fill out questionnaires every few years about their lifestyle, medi…
Sponsor: Institut National de la Santé Et de la Recherche Médicale, France • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:02 UTC
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Study aims to see if patient diaries match insurance data
Knowledge-focused CancelledThis study was designed to see how accurately patients report their own medication and healthcare use in diaries compared to official health insurance records. It planned to include people with diabetes, arthritis, kidney disease, or prostate cancer. However, the study was withdr…
Sponsor: Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de Nīmes • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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Blood markers may foretell heart danger in diabetes patients
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study is following 964 people with type 2 diabetes to see if three blood markers (hs-cTnI, NT-proBNP, and sST2) can predict who will die or have heart problems. Participants gave blood samples and are being tracked for years. No treatment is being tested—the goal is to learn…
Sponsor: Istituto Nazionale di Ricovero e Cura per Anziani • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:07 UTC
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Frailty check could predict chemo danger for seniors
Knowledge-focused By invitation onlyThis study looks at how frailty—a state of weakness and reduced physical function—affects the risk of severe side effects from chemotherapy in people aged 70 and older with cancer. Researchers will assess 160 patients using various tests for frailty, muscle loss, and overall heal…
Sponsor: Azienda Socio Sanitaria Territoriale Ovest Milanese, Ospedale di Legnano • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:04 UTC
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Can a special PET scan unlock a new way to treat Hard-to-Treat upper GI cancers?
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study is testing whether a special PET scan using a tracer called 68Ga-PSMA can identify patients with advanced upper digestive tract cancers (like stomach or esophageal cancer) who might be eligible for a type of targeted radiation therapy called endoradiotherapy. The resea…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Centre de recherche du Centre hospitalier universitaire de Sherbrooke • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:39 UTC
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New study tracks hidden blood sugar index fluctuations in diabetes patients
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study looks at how a measure called the hemoglobin glycation index (HGI) changes over time in 750 adults with diabetes who use continuous glucose monitors. HGI compares lab-measured blood sugar levels with estimated levels from a glucose monitor. Researchers will collect dat…
Sponsor: Nantes University Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:38 UTC
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Carb drink before Weight-Loss surgery may help blood sugar, study hopes to find
Knowledge-focused CancelledThis study was designed to see if giving a carbohydrate drink before bariatric surgery helps control blood sugar after the operation, compared to the standard fasting approach. It planned to enroll patients with high blood sugar who were scheduled for weight-loss surgery. However…
Sponsor: University Hospital, Lille • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:36 UTC
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Brain scans reveal diabetes link to cognitive decline in rare disease
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study looks at whether diabetes or blood sugar problems can worsen thinking and memory issues in people with myotonic dystrophy type 1. Researchers will use MRI brain scans and thinking tests over 4 years to track changes. The goal is to understand why some patients have mor…
Sponsor: University Hospital, Lille • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:36 UTC
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New study probes why kidney disease still strikes in type 1 diabetes
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study looks at why up to 40% of people with type 1 diabetes develop kidney disease, even with better blood sugar control. Researchers will use kidney biopsies and advanced imaging in 100 adults to find hidden risk factors like insulin resistance and inflammation. The goal is…
Sponsor: University of Colorado, Denver • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:36 UTC
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Home workout study aims to boost heart health in black women
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study tests whether a remotely delivered resistance training program is practical and helpful for Black women aged 30-64 who are overweight, have prediabetes or diabetes, or have high blood pressure. About 37 women will participate from home using their own devices. The goal…
Sponsor: University of Alabama at Birmingham • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:36 UTC
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Diabetes drug eye risk under microscope
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study looks at how newer diabetes medications (SGLT2 inhibitors and GLP-1 receptor agonists) affect the eyes of people with type 2 diabetes. Researchers will monitor 40 adults who take metformin and are starting these newer drugs. The goal is to see if these drugs cause any …
Sponsor: University of Athens • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:36 UTC
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Gene therapy safety check: 400 cancer patients monitored for years
Knowledge-focused By invitation onlyThis study is a long-term follow-up for 400 people who previously received A2 Bio gene therapy for various solid tumors, including colorectal, lung, pancreatic, and ovarian cancers. No new treatment is given; instead, researchers will track participants over time to check for del…
Sponsor: A2 Biotherapeutics Inc. • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:36 UTC
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Hospital data could unmask millions with undiagnosed diabetes and heart disease
Knowledge-focused OngoingOver two million people in the UK have a chronic condition like diabetes or heart disease without knowing it. This study will use information from 4.5 million hospital patients to build a digital platform that spots those at risk. The goal is to help doctors diagnose these condit…
Sponsor: University of Oxford • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:35 UTC
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Can a smart ring predict pancreas trouble? new study recruits 130 volunteers
Knowledge-focused By invitation onlyThis study is testing whether wearable devices like continuous glucose monitors and the Oura Ring can help predict how well the pancreas is working in people with prediabetes or type 2 diabetes. The goal is to develop remote tools that allow personalized treatment to preserve ins…
Sponsor: 4YouandMe • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:35 UTC
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Massive study checks if ozempic protects hearts and kidneys better than other diabetes meds
Knowledge-focused By invitation onlyThis large study looks back at medical records of 100,000 Chinese patients with type 2 diabetes to compare heart and kidney outcomes between those taking Ozempic and those on other diabetes drugs. Researchers will track major heart problems, strokes, and kidney events. The goal i…
Sponsor: Novo Nordisk A/S • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:35 UTC
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Family diabetes study aims to predict who gets type 2 diabetes
Knowledge-focused PausedThis study follows over 800 people who either have type 2 diabetes or have a strong family history of it. Researchers track who develops diabetes over time using blood tests and questionnaires. The goal is to improve a risk prediction model for type 2 diabetes. The study is curre…
Sponsor: Centre d'Etudes et de Recherche pour l'Intensification du Traitement du Diabète • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:34 UTC
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No-scope stomach check: magnetic camera tested for pre-surgery screening
Knowledge-focused By invitation onlyThis study tests whether a swallowable camera capsule, controlled by magnets from outside the body, can safely and effectively examine the stomach and esophagus in 30 people preparing for weight loss surgery. Participants swallow the capsule after fasting, and a surgeon guides it…
Sponsor: Jerry Dang • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:33 UTC
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Can coaching clinics on social needs screening make a difference?
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study looks at whether giving extra support to community health centers helps them screen patients for non-medical needs like food or housing and refer them to community resources. Twenty health centers will be randomly assigned to get this support or not. The goal is to see…
Sponsor: OCHIN, Inc. • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:29 UTC
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Can we tell diabetic heart disease apart from other heart conditions?
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study looks at over 1,200 adults with type 2 diabetes and heart muscle problems to see if diabetic cardiomyopathy is a unique condition. Researchers will use detailed medical tests, imaging, and biological data to find patterns. The goal is to better understand and diagnose …
Sponsor: Institut National de la Santé Et de la Recherche Médicale, France • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:29 UTC
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Can intense workouts reverse diabetes risk after pregnancy?
Knowledge-focused By invitation onlyThis study compares 20 women who had gestational diabetes with 20 who did not, all matched by age and weight. Researchers will measure body composition, insulin sensitivity, and other metabolic markers before and after 8 weeks of high-intensity interval training. The goal is to u…
Sponsor: Odense University Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:29 UTC
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Tiny sensor tracks blood sugar swings in dialysis patients
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study uses a continuous glucose monitor (a small sensor) to track blood sugar levels in 40 adults with diabetes and end-stage kidney disease who are on dialysis. The goal is to see how glucose changes during and between dialysis sessions over two weeks, and whether those pat…
Sponsor: University of Nottingham • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:25 UTC
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Gut bacteria may forecast surgery risks in pancreatic cancer patients
Knowledge-focused By invitation onlyThis study is collecting saliva, stool, blood, bile, and tumor samples from 200 people undergoing surgery for pancreatic or related cancers. Researchers want to see if the types of bacteria in these samples can help predict who will have complications after surgery and how the ca…
Sponsor: St. Antonius Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:25 UTC
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Early warning probe could save lives after pancreatic surgery
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study tests a new monitoring method for patients who have had pancreatic surgery. After surgery, a thin probe is placed near the surgical connection to measure chemicals that may signal a leak before symptoms appear. Half of the 201 participants will receive this monitoring …
Sponsor: Oslo University Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:24 UTC
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Wire wars: which guide wire is safer for pancreas procedures?
Knowledge-focused PausedThis study compares two types of guide wires (short vs long) used during a procedure called ERCP, which helps doctors examine the bile and pancreatic ducts. The goal is to see which wire allows faster and safer cannulation (insertion of a tube) and whether either reduces the risk…
Sponsor: Niguarda Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:07 UTC
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New questionnaire aims to improve patient experience in endoscopic ultrasound
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study aims to create a questionnaire that measures how patients feel about their experience during endoscopic ultrasound, a procedure used to examine the pancreas and bile ducts. Researchers will ask 171 outpatients at a hospital in Italy to rate their experience, and compar…
Sponsor: IRCCS San Raffaele • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:07 UTC
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Gamification gets seniors moving after hospital discharge
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study tests whether using game-like rewards and personal coaching can encourage older adults to walk more after leaving the hospital. About 350 people aged 50 and older with conditions like high blood pressure or heart failure will wear a Fitbit to track their steps. The goa…
Sponsor: University of Pennsylvania • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:04 UTC
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Liver fat during pregnancy may signal future diabetes risk
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study looks at whether fat in the liver, detected by ultrasound during pregnancy, can help predict blood sugar problems after delivery in women with gestational diabetes. Researchers will follow 189 women for 6-12 weeks after birth, measuring insulin resistance and other mar…
Sponsor: University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:02 UTC
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Scientists investigate why some diabetics Don't benefit from exercise
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study looks at why some people with type 2 diabetes do not get the usual health benefits from exercise. Researchers will measure how well cells produce energy before and after exercise. The goal is to find factors that make exercise less effective for certain individuals.
Sponsor: AdventHealth Translational Research Institute • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:02 UTC
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Exercise's secret power on diabetes revealed in new study
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study looks at how exercise training changes the way muscles and fat tissue handle insulin in people with type 2 diabetes. About 39 adults aged 30-65 who are sedentary and have type 2 diabetes will take part. Researchers will use PET scans and small tissue samples to measure…
Sponsor: AdventHealth Translational Research Institute • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:02 UTC
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COVID-19's hidden toll on diabetic organs revealed
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study looks at organ changes in people recovering from COVID-19, comparing those with and without type 2 diabetes. Researchers will use scans to measure organ size and volume. The goal is to learn more about how COVID-19 affects the body long-term in diabetic patients.
Sponsor: AdventHealth Translational Research Institute • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:02 UTC
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Scientists hunt for hidden clues in adult diabetes
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study aims to find new biological markers (biomarkers) for Adult Onset Autoimmune Diabetes (AOnAD) by analyzing blood samples from 25 adults with type 1 diabetes. Researchers will measure changes in specific microRNAs from tiny particles in the blood. No treatment is given; …
Sponsor: AdventHealth Translational Research Institute • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:01 UTC
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Hidden heart and kidney disease: 16,660 people screened in major spanish study
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study screened over 16,600 adults aged 45-70 with at least one risk factor (like high blood pressure or smoking) but no known heart disease. Researchers used ultrasound and simple blood and urine tests to find hidden signs of atherosclerosis, pre-diabetes, and kidney disease…
Sponsor: Institut de Recerca Biomèdica de Lleida • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:01 UTC
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Study aims to boost diabetes tech access for underserved kids
Knowledge-focused CancelledThis study was designed to learn why some children with type 1 diabetes, especially those with public insurance, do not use helpful diabetes technology like continuous glucose monitors. Researchers planned to interview and survey healthcare providers to understand barriers and fi…
Sponsor: Stanford University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:00 UTC
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New protocol aims to speed up pancreatitis recovery
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study looks at whether a standard set of guidelines, called the Methodist Acute Pancreatitis Protocol (MAPP), improves care for people with acute pancreatitis. Researchers will compare outcomes like hospital stay length and discharge status before and after the protocol was …
Sponsor: Methodist Health System • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:04 UTC
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Can a simple test guide chemo for pancreatic cancer patients?
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study looks at whether a biomarker called GATA6 can help predict how well patients with resectable pancreatic cancer respond to chemotherapy before and after surgery. About 84 participants will provide tumor samples to measure GATA6 levels, then receive a standard chemo regi…
Sponsor: University Health Network, Toronto • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:01 UTC
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Massive diabetes biobank aims to predict kidney and heart risks
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study is building a large biobank of health information and blood samples from 48,000 people with diabetes in Hong Kong. Researchers will analyze genetic and other markers to find better ways to predict serious complications like kidney failure, heart disease, and stroke. Th…
Sponsor: Chinese University of Hong Kong • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:01 UTC
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Study uses MRI to see inside pancreas after Weight-Loss surgery
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study follows 50 obese patients who are having weight-loss surgery (laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy). Researchers use MRI scans and blood tests before surgery and at 1, 3, and 6 months after to measure changes in pancreatic fat and insulin function. The goal is to see if los…
Sponsor: yu li,MD • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:00 UTC
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New study maps normal heart function in newborns
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study observes heart function in 216 newborns born at 35 weeks or later. Researchers will use ultrasound to measure how the heart relaxes and fills with blood, creating normal reference values. They will also check if factors like mother's health or birth conditions affect h…
Sponsor: University College Cork • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:10 UTC
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Massive pancreatic surgery registry launches to improve patient care
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis registry collects information from 2000 people who have had pancreatic surgery for benign or malignant tumors. Researchers track complications and long-term results to understand what works best. The goal is to improve quality of care and support future research.
Sponsor: University Hospital, Antwerp • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:09 UTC
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Pregnancy and diabetes: new study tracks insulin changes
Knowledge-focused By invitation onlyThis study aims to understand how the body's response to insulin changes during pregnancy in people with type 1 diabetes. Researchers will analyze data from continuous glucose monitors and insulin pumps used by 100 participants from before pregnancy to six months after birth. The…
Sponsor: University of Virginia • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:09 UTC
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New study aims to uncover hidden challenges of pregnancy in somaliland
Knowledge-focused By invitation onlyThis study follows about 800 pregnant women in Somaliland to understand the physical, cultural, and social factors affecting their health during pregnancy, childbirth, and after birth. Researchers will also work with the community to create better contraceptive counseling materia…
Sponsor: University of Hargeisa • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:09 UTC
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Immune system proteins may worsen kidney disease in diabetes, new study investigates
Knowledge-focused By invitation onlyThis study looks at how the complement system, a part of the immune system, may contribute to kidney damage in people with diabetes. Researchers will measure complement proteins in blood and urine from 90 participants to see if they are linked to kidney disease severity and blood…
Sponsor: University Medical Centre Ljubljana • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:08 UTC
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Soccer field showdown: diabetic vs healthy Boys' bodies put to the test
Knowledge-focused By invitation onlyThis study looks at differences in body composition, fitness, and temperature control during exercise between young soccer players with type 1 diabetes and healthy ones. Forty boys who have trained for at least 5 years will be monitored with thermal cameras and continuous glucose…
Sponsor: Paweł Korman • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:07 UTC
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Can DNA tests match more pancreatic cancer patients to the right drugs?
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study enrolls 200 people with pancreatic cancer across Ontario. Researchers collect tumor tissue, blood, and stool samples to perform genetic sequencing and grow mini-tumors in the lab. The goal is to see if this detailed analysis helps more patients receive a treatment matc…
Sponsor: University Health Network, Toronto • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:07 UTC
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Researchers launch database to track safety of new pancreatic tumor treatment
Knowledge-focused By invitation onlyThis study creates a database to track how safe and effective a procedure called endoscopic ultrasound radiofrequency ablation (EUS RFA) is for treating tumors or swollen lymph nodes in the pancreas. About 100 people aged 14 and older who are already scheduled for this procedure …
Sponsor: Indiana University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:06 UTC
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Diabetes heart study pulled before it even started
Knowledge-focused CancelledThis study aimed to learn more about using a CT scan to check for calcium buildup in the heart arteries of people with diabetes. The goal was to improve screening and treatment decisions. However, the study was withdrawn before enrolling any participants, so no new information wa…
Sponsor: French Cardiology Society • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:05 UTC
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Laser vs. ultrasound: which root canal method works best for diabetics?
Knowledge-focused By invitation onlyThis study looks at how different root canal cleaning methods—laser and ultrasound—affect the immune response in people with and without type 2 diabetes who have a tooth infection called apical periodontitis. Researchers will measure certain immune markers in fluid from around th…
Sponsor: bengisu yüksel • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:03 UTC
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Decades-Long heart study reveals how young adult habits shape future risk
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study follows over 5,000 Black and White men and women from age 18-30 for many years to see how their lifestyles and health habits affect their risk of heart disease later in life. Researchers measure things like blood pressure, weight, and cholesterol to understand why some…
Sponsor: National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:02 UTC
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Massive study tracks 5,888 seniors to uncover heart disease triggers
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study followed nearly 6,000 adults aged 65 and older to learn what factors predict heart disease, stroke, and related health problems. Researchers aimed to identify risks and understand what leads to disability or death after a heart event. The study did not test a new treat…
Sponsor: National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:01 UTC
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Genes may determine how your body handles food and metformin
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study looks at whether certain genes influence how people respond to a meal and a single dose of metformin, a common diabetes medication. Over 1,000 adults without diabetes will take a special drink and then have their blood sugar and other markers measured. The goal is to u…
Sponsor: Massachusetts General Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:11 UTC
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Heart check for diabetics: worth it or waste?
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study looks at whether routine screening for heart disease is a good use of healthcare money for people with type 2 diabetes who are at very high risk but have no known heart problems. Researchers will analyze data from 90,000 patients in French health databases to compare c…
Sponsor: University Hospital, Bordeaux • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:11 UTC
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New biopsy test may predict pancreatic tumor danger
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study looks at whether checking for two proteins, ATRX and DAXX, in biopsy samples can help predict how aggressive non-functional pancreatic neuroendocrine tumors (NF-pNETs) are. Researchers will compare biopsy results with surgical tissue from 100 adults to see if the test …
Sponsor: Azienda Ospedaliera Universitaria Integrata Verona • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:10 UTC
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New study explores best diabetes treatment for black patients
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study looks at how two types of diabetes medicines affect the pancreas in Black patients with type 2 diabetes. About 60 adults will take either a GLP-1 receptor agonist or an SGLT-2 inhibitor for 16 weeks. The goal is to see which drug better helps the pancreas make insulin,…
Phase 4 • Sponsor: MaryAnn Banerji • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:09 UTC
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120,000-Person study hopes to crack the code of chronic illness
Knowledge-focused PausedThis observational study plans to enroll 120,000 people with various chronic diseases like pancreatitis, diabetes, and arthritis. Researchers will collect blood samples and health data to study how genetics and lifestyle affect disease progression. The goal is to find common dise…
Sponsor: University of Pittsburgh • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:08 UTC
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Antibiotic penetration in pancreatic collections under study
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis observational study looks at how well antibiotics given through a vein reach infected fluid collections in the pancreas of people with acute pancreatitis. About 40 adults who are already scheduled for drainage of these collections will provide a small fluid sample and a bloo…
Sponsor: Brno University Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:07 UTC
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Diabetes and liver danger: new study follows 317 patients to uncover hidden risks
Knowledge-focused By invitation onlyThis study follows 317 adults with type 2 diabetes who were first examined between 2019 and 2023. Researchers will repeat advanced liver scans, blood tests, and body composition measurements to see how liver fat and scarring change over time. The goal is to find out who is most a…
Sponsor: Linkoeping University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:07 UTC
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Unlocking healthy aging secrets for type 1 diabetes
Knowledge-focused By invitation onlyThis study follows 400 adults aged 65 and older with type 1 diabetes to understand how they age compared to people without diabetes. Researchers will measure physical ability, thinking skills, and emotional well-being. The goal is to learn what helps some people age well despite …
Sponsor: Helsinki University Central Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:06 UTC
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Timing your workout: morning or evening for better blood sugar?
Knowledge-focused CancelledThis study aimed to see if exercising in the morning versus the evening changes how the body handles sugar in adults with prediabetes. Participants would have completed short bouts of morning exercise, evening exercise, and no exercise, with their blood sugar and insulin levels m…
Sponsor: University of Colorado, Denver • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:06 UTC
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Vitamin D's secret role in blood pressure revealed?
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study looks at how vitamin D levels might influence high blood pressure in people with type 2 diabetes. Researchers will collect blood samples from 40 participants to study immune cells called monocytes and see if they trigger a hormone that raises blood pressure. The goal i…
Sponsor: Washington University School of Medicine • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:06 UTC
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Can blood stem cells predict diabetic eye disease?
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study looks at blood stem cells (called EPCs) in people with and without diabetes to see if they work differently. Researchers want to know if these cells can predict diabetic retinopathy, an eye disease that can cause vision loss. The study involves 78 adults, including 39 …
Sponsor: University of Alabama at Birmingham • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:06 UTC
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Urine test could guide diabetes meds to protect heart and kidneys
Knowledge-focused By invitation onlyThis study explores whether a simple urine protein test can help doctors decide which type 2 diabetes patients need extra medications to protect their heart and kidneys. Fifty adults with type 2 diabetes will receive semaglutide (Ozempic) and finerenone, and researchers will chec…
Phase 4 • Sponsor: Steno Diabetes Center Copenhagen • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:06 UTC
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Biking for science: could AI predict blood sugar spikes during exercise?
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study asks 29 adults with type 1 diabetes to complete a 75 km gravel bike ride while wearing a continuous glucose monitor and providing saliva and urine samples. Researchers want to collect detailed data to help build artificial intelligence models that can predict how exerc…
Sponsor: Universitat de Girona • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:04 UTC
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Experts unite to make cancer trial results easier to compare
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study brings together cancer experts to agree on standard definitions for key measurements used in cancer clinical trials, such as how long patients live without their cancer getting worse. Currently, different trials define these measurements in different ways, making it ha…
Sponsor: Institut Bergonié • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:03 UTC
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Diabetes and aspirin: new study checks if the standard dose is enough
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study looks at how well a daily 80 mg dose of enteric-coated aspirin works in 50 adults with type 2 diabetes who have not taken aspirin recently. Researchers measure blood platelet function before and after 7 days of treatment to see if the aspirin fully prevents clotting. T…
Early phase 1 • Sponsor: Montreal Heart Institute • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:02 UTC
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Diabetes and surgery risk: stomach ultrasound study pulled before start
Knowledge-focused CancelledThis study aimed to see if diabetic patients have slower stomach emptying than non-diabetic patients before scheduled surgery, using a simple ultrasound. It was designed to compare stomach contents after fasting in both groups. However, the study was withdrawn before enrolling an…
Sponsor: Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de Nice • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:01 UTC
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Hidden liver risk in diabetes patients revealed
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study aims to find out how many people with type 2 diabetes also have non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD). Researchers will use a special ultrasound scan (FibroScan) to check the liver health of 385 adults with type 2 diabetes. The study does not test any new treatment…
Sponsor: Ziekenhuis Oost-Limburg • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:01 UTC
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Can an MRI spot hidden dangers in type 2 diabetes?
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study follows 135 adults with type 2 diabetes over several years, using special MRI scans to check their liver, kidneys, and heart. The goal is to find out which patients are more likely to develop serious complications. No new treatments are being tested—just a better way t…
Sponsor: Perspectum • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:00 UTC
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Diabetes mystery: why some patients escape complications while others suffer
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis observational study is looking at 1,000 people with type 2 diabetes to understand why some develop serious complications like eye, kidney, or heart problems while others do not, even with similar blood sugar levels. Researchers will collect medical history and blood samples …
Sponsor: Azienda Ospedaliero, Universitaria Pisana • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:00 UTC
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Navigator plus tech aims to close diabetes care gap
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study tests whether a Patient Navigator can help 150 people with type 1 diabetes use their continuous glucose monitors more effectively. The goal is to reduce health disparities and improve outcomes. Participants will receive extra support while using their standard CGM devi…
Sponsor: University of Chicago • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:59 UTC
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New glucose monitor could make skies safer for diabetic pilots
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study looks at whether a continuous glucose monitor (Dexcom G6) helps pilots with insulin-treated diabetes keep their blood sugar in a safe range during flights. Seventeen pilots wore the device for six months, comparing its readings with their usual finger-stick tests. The …
Sponsor: University of Surrey • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:59 UTC
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AI scans could spot chemo failures early in pancreatic cancer
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study looks at whether analyzing CT scans with a computer technique called radiomics can predict which patients with advanced pancreatic cancer will not respond to chemotherapy. Researchers will study 400 patients and track survival over time. The goal is to find early signs…
Sponsor: Assistance Publique - Hôpitaux de Paris • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:58 UTC
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Pancreatic cancer study tracks why it comes back so fast after surgery
Knowledge-focused By invitation onlyThis study follows 500 adults with pancreatic cancer who had surgery intended to remove all visible cancer. Researchers want to learn how often the cancer returns within the first year, where it shows up (like the liver or lungs), and how it is detected. Participants receive stan…
Sponsor: Azienda Ospedaliera di Padova • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:58 UTC
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Hidden culprit? scientists investigate staphylococcus pettenkoferi in diabetic foot infections
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study looks at a type of bacteria called Staphylococcus pettenkoferi, often found in diabetic foot ulcers. Researchers will analyze the DNA of 230 bacterial samples to see if certain strains are more harmful. The goal is to understand if this bacteria plays a role in making …
Sponsor: Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de Nīmes • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:57 UTC