Peripheral nervous system disorder
MONDO:0003620A disease involving the peripheral nervous system.
Also known as: PNS (peripheral nervous system) diseases, PNS disease, PNS diseases, disease of peripheral nervous system, disease or disorder of peripheral nervous system, disorder of peripheral nervous system, disorder of the peripheral nervous system, peripheral nervous system disease
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New drug targets cancer spread in first human trial
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-phase trial tests a new drug called metarrestin in people with advanced solid tumors that have spread (metastasized). The goal is to find a safe dose and see if it can shrink tumors. The study includes adults with pancreatic, breast, or other solid tumors, and children…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 04, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could a pill shrink nerve tumors in NF1? new trial aims to find out
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests the drug abemaciclib, typically used for cancer, in people with neurofibromatosis type 1 (NF1) who have atypical neurofibromas that cannot be surgically removed. The goal is to find a safe dose and see if it can shrink or stabilize these tumors. Participants take…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 04, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New hope for advanced breast cancer: drug combo trial launches
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests two experimental drugs, sapanisertib and serabelisib, combined with standard therapy for people with HR+/HER2- advanced or metastatic breast cancer. The goal is to find safe doses and see if the combination can shrink tumors or slow the disease. About 32 adults w…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Faeth Therapeutics • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 04, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New pill aims to ease muscle weakness in rare nerve disease
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests an experimental pill called NMD670 in 84 adults with myasthenia gravis, a condition that causes muscle weakness. Participants take the pill or a placebo twice daily for 21 days. Researchers will measure changes in muscle strength and daily activities to see if th…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: NMD Pharma A/S • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 03, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New gel promises better nerve repair after severe arm injuries
Disease control Recruiting nowThis Phase 3 trial tests a product called NTX-001, a set of three solutions applied during surgery to help reconnect severed nerves in the arm. About 98 adults with severe nerve cuts will be randomly assigned to receive either standard nerve stitching plus NTX-001 or standard sti…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Neuraptive Therapeutics Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 03, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Engineered immune cells take on multiple sclerosis and other nerve diseases
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-phase trial is testing a new treatment called KITE-363 for people with certain autoimmune nerve diseases that have not responded to standard therapies. KITE-363 is a type of CAR T-cell therapy that uses a patient's own immune cells, modified to target and attack faulty…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Kite, A Gilead Company • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 03, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could CAR t cells tame autoimmune brain diseases?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-stage trial tests a new treatment called CC-97540, which uses a patient's own immune cells engineered to target and destroy harmful immune cells. The study includes 120 people with relapsing or progressive multiple sclerosis or refractory myasthenia gravis. The main go…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Juno Therapeutics, Inc., a Bristol-Myers Squibb Company • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 03, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New hope for nerve disease: immune therapy trial targets long-term control
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests two different doses of an intravenous immune globulin (IGIV 10%) as maintenance therapy for adults with chronic inflammatory demyelinating polyneuropathy (CIDP), a nerve disorder causing weakness and numbness. About 161 participants will receive either a higher o…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Kedrion S.p.A. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 03, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could a Brain-Zapping implant tame cluster headaches?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests an implanted device that stimulates nerves at the back of the head to prevent chronic cluster headaches. Ten adults with difficult-to-treat cluster headaches will receive the implant and use it daily for 48 weeks. Researchers will track side effects and whether t…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Man and Science, SA • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 02, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New pill for Hard-to-Treat cancers enters first human tests
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-stage study tests a new oral drug, DEG6498, in about 100 adults with advanced solid tumors that have not responded to standard treatments. The main goals are to find a safe dose and understand side effects. Participants take the drug once daily and are closely monitore…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Degron Therapeutics Co. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 02, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could a cancer drug slow bile duct tumors?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a drug called tivozanib in people with bile duct cancer that cannot be removed by surgery and has already been treated with chemotherapy. The goal is to find the safest dose and see if the drug can shrink tumors or slow the cancer. Participants take tivozanib by …
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 02, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Experimental drug TURALIO takes on tough childhood cancers in early trial
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-phase study tests the drug TURALIO (pexidartinib) in people aged 3 to 35 whose cancer has not responded to standard treatments. The goal is to find a safe dose and see if it can shrink tumors or control leukemia. Participants take a daily capsule for up to 2 years, wit…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 02, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Botox injections studied for movement disorder relief
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study uses botulinum toxin (Botox) injections to treat movement disorders such as dystonia, tremor, and spasticity. Up to 2,000 participants aged 2 and older will receive tailored injections, with doctors trained in proper techniques. The goal is to manage symptoms and build…
Sponsor: National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 02, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New stem cell approach aims to fight tough childhood cancers
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a special stem cell transplant for children, teens, and young adults (ages 6 months to 25 years) with solid tumors that have come back or not responded to treatment. The transplant uses cells from a donor, with certain immune cells removed to reduce side effects,…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: University of Florida • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 02, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could a One-Time surgical product help regrow severed nerves?
Disease control AVAILABLEThis trial tests a product called NTX-001, which is applied during surgery to repair completely severed nerves in the arm or face. The product combines three solutions and a device, and is given only once. The study includes people with fresh nerve injuries (within 48 hours) that…
Sponsor: Neuraptive Therapeutics Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 02, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Gene therapy hope for babies with rare muscle disease
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a single dose of GB221, a gene therapy that delivers a working SMN1 gene, in infants aged 2 weeks to under 12 months with spinal muscular atrophy (SMA) Type 1. The goal is to see if it is safe and helps improve motor function. The trial includes both symptomatic …
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Gemma Biotherapeutics • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 01, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Koselugo under the microscope: Real-World data on nerve tumor drug
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tracks how well the drug Koselugo (selumetinib) works and what side effects it causes in people with Neurofibromatosis Type 1 and painful nerve tumors. About 200 patients in South Korea will be followed during their normal doctor visits. The goal is to confirm the drug…
Sponsor: AstraZeneca • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 01, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New radioactive drug targets Hard-to-Treat gut and adrenal tumors
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a new radioactive drug, [212Pb]VMT-alpha-NET, in people with advanced gastrointestinal neuroendocrine tumors or pheochromocytoma/paragangliomas that have already been treated with radiation therapy. The drug is designed to attach to a protein on the surface of th…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 01, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New device aims to keep ICU Patients' muscles strong
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether a device called MyokinE100, which sends electrical signals to the thigh muscles, is safe and practical for use in the ICU. It includes 50 critically ill patients with sepsis who are at risk of muscle weakness. Half will receive standard care plus daily 60…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Health Discovery Labs • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 01, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could a new drug help keep myasthenia gravis symptoms at bay?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether ublituximab, given as an infusion, can help adults with myasthenia gravis maintain symptom control after initial treatment with efgartigimod. Participants will receive either ublituximab or a placebo, and researchers will track how long it takes for sympt…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: TG Therapeutics, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 01, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug trial aims to tame muscle weakness in myasthenia gravis
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests an experimental drug called povetacicept in adults with generalized myasthenia gravis, a condition that causes muscle weakness. The goal is to see if the drug safely reduces harmful immune proteins. About 30 participants will receive either the drug or a placebo,…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Vertex Pharmaceuticals Incorporated • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 01, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could a pill tame muscle weakness in myasthenia gravis?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis phase 3 trial is testing a new oral form of cladribine, a drug that calms the immune system, in 264 adults with generalized myasthenia gravis. Participants receive either low-dose cladribine, high-dose cladribine, or a placebo in two courses four weeks apart. The main goal i…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Merck Healthcare KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany, an affiliate of Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 01, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New pill shows promise for rare tumors in Mid-Stage trial
Disease control Recruiting nowThis phase 2 study tests belzutifan, a daily pill that blocks a protein called HIF-2α, in people with advanced rare cancers like pheochromocytoma/paraganglioma, pancreatic neuroendocrine tumors, VHL disease-associated tumors, and certain other solid tumors. The goal is to see if …
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 28, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could a scaffold help nerves regrow? new trial launches
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a new device called the NeuroSpan Bridge for repairing damaged nerves in the arms or legs. It is compared to two standard treatments: a nerve guide and a nerve graft from another part of the body. The trial will enroll 80 people with nerve injuries and measure ho…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Auxilium Biotechnologies • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 28, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could your own stem cells heal your brain? new trial tests it
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study is testing whether stem cells taken from a person's own bone marrow and then given back through the veins and nose can improve brain and nerve function. It includes 500 people with various conditions like stroke, Parkinson's, Alzheimer's, and nerve damage. The goal is …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: MD Stem Cells • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 28, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Engineered immune cells take on tough Muscle-Weakening disease
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-stage trial is testing a new treatment called YTB323 for people with generalized myasthenia gravis that hasn't responded to standard therapies. YTB323 is a CAR-T cell therapy, meaning a patient's own immune cells are modified in a lab to better attack the disease. The …
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Novartis Pharmaceuticals • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 28, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New hope for rare thymus cancers: PT-112 trial launches
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a drug called PT-112 in people with thymoma or thymic cancer that has come back or worsened after standard treatment. PT-112 is designed to kill cancer cells and boost the immune system. About 53 adults will receive the drug intravenously in 28-day cycles. The ma…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:03 UTC
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Immune cells take on nerve tumors: new trial launches
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-stage trial is testing whether specially engineered immune cells (called CAR-T and CTL cells) and a dendritic cell vaccine can safely treat people with neurofibromatosis or schwannomatosis, conditions that cause nerve tumors. The study will enroll 100 participants aged…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Shenzhen Geno-Immune Medical Institute • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:03 UTC
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New pill could ease daily struggles of myasthenia gravis
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests an oral drug called iptacopan in people with generalized myasthenia gravis (gMG) who are already on standard treatment. About 146 adults will receive either iptacopan or a placebo for 6 months to see if it improves their ability to do daily activities and reduces…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Novartis Pharmaceuticals • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:02 UTC
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Gene therapy aims to halt fatal brain disease in children
Disease control Recruiting nowThis trial tests a gene therapy for metachromatic leukodystrophy (MLD), a rare and life-threatening genetic disorder that damages the nervous system. The treatment uses a lentivirus to deliver a working copy of the ARSA gene directly into the spinal fluid and bloodstream. Up to 1…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Shenzhen Geno-Immune Medical Institute • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:02 UTC
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New weekly shot could replace IV drips for nerve disease
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether a weekly under-the-skin antibody treatment (XEMBIFY) provides similar blood levels as a standard IV infusion (Gamunex-C) given every 3 weeks in people with CIDP, a chronic nerve disorder. About 40 adults who are stable on IVIG will first receive Gamunex-C…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Grifols Therapeutics LLC • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:02 UTC
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New hope for rare brain disease: phase 3 trial of NIO752 underway
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests an experimental drug called NIO752 in 300 people with progressive supranuclear palsy (PSP), a rare brain disorder that affects movement and balance. Participants are randomly assigned to receive either the drug or a placebo. After the main study, everyone can rec…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Novartis Pharmaceuticals • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:02 UTC
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New pill targets Hard-to-Treat cancers with specific gene mutation
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a new daily pill, ETX-636, for people with advanced solid tumors (including breast cancer) that have a specific genetic change called PIK3CA. The trial has two parts: first, finding a safe dose of ETX-636 alone or with another drug (fulvestrant); second, checking…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Ensem Therapeutics • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:02 UTC
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New drug could reduce need for infusions in nerve disorder
Disease control Recruiting nowThis Phase 2 trial tests a drug called claseprubart (DNTH103) in 36 adults with multifocal motor neuropathy, a rare nerve condition that causes muscle weakness. Participants receive either the drug or a placebo for 15 weeks. The study looks at safety, how the drug works in the bo…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Dianthus Therapeutics • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:01 UTC
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New study tracks Ravulizumab's impact on daily life in myasthenia gravis
Disease control Recruiting nowThis observational study follows 50 adults with generalized myasthenia gravis who are new to complement inhibitors and are receiving ravulizumab (Ultomiris) in Poland. Researchers will track changes in daily living activities and other symptoms over time. The goal is to see how w…
Sponsor: AstraZeneca • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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New drug cocktail aims to tame rare nerve and blood disorder
Disease control Recruiting nowThis phase 2 trial tests a combination of three drugs—carfilzomib, cyclophosphamide, and dexamethasone—in 20 people newly diagnosed with POEMS syndrome, a rare disorder affecting nerves and blood. The goal is to see if the regimen can reduce abnormal proteins and improve symptoms…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Shanghai Changzheng Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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New nerve graft could spare patients a second surgery
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether a processed nerve graft from a donor (Avance Nerve Graft) works as well as using a piece of the patient's own leg nerve to repair damaged nerves in the arm. About 178 adults with upper arm nerve injuries will be randomly assigned to receive either the don…
Phase: PHASE4 • Sponsor: Axogen Corporation • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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New hope for muscle weakness: drug trial targets myasthenia gravis
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a drug called telitacicept in 180 adults with generalized myasthenia gravis, a condition causing muscle weakness. Participants receive either the drug or a placebo for 24 weeks to see if it improves daily activities and muscle strength. The goal is to control the…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Vor Biopharma • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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Promising new pill for rare childhood brain diseases enters final testing
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests an oral drug called nizubaglustat in children and teens with rare genetic disorders (GM1, GM2 gangliosidosis) that damage the brain and nerves. The goal is to see if the drug can slow disease progression and improve movement and coordination. About 75 participant…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Azafaros B.V. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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Could a single infusion of modified immune cells tame autoimmune attacks?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early study tests a new treatment called azercabtagene zapreleucel (azer-cel) for people with B-cell mediated autoimmune disorders like multiple sclerosis and neuromyelitis optica. The treatment uses a patient's own immune cells that are modified in a lab to target and destr…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: TG Therapeutics, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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New hope for rare cancers: experimental drug ADCT-701 enters human trials
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-phase trial tests a new drug called ADCT-701 in adults with rare cancers like neuroendocrine tumors, adrenal cancer, and malignant peripheral nerve sheath tumors. The goal is to find the safest dose and see if it can shrink tumors or slow disease. Participants receive …
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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New drug trial aims to ease droopy eyelids and double vision
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests an investigational drug called rozanolixizumab against a placebo in 120 adults with ocular myasthenia gravis, a condition causing eye muscle weakness like droopy eyelids or double vision. Participants receive the drug or placebo by injection, and researchers meas…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: UCB Biopharma SRL • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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New hope for nerve disease patients: drug may replace monthly IV treatments
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a new drug called riliprubart against standard IVIg treatment in 160 adults with chronic inflammatory demyelinating polyneuropathy (CIDP), a nerve disorder causing weakness and numbness. Participants currently on IVIg will be randomly assigned to receive either r…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Sanofi • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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New drug trial aims to ease muscle weakness in myasthenia gravis
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests an investigational drug called IMVT-1402 in 231 adults with mild to severe generalized myasthenia gravis, a condition causing muscle weakness. Participants receive either the drug or a placebo to see if it improves daily activities and muscle strength. The goal i…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Immunovant Sciences GmbH • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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New CIDP drug empasiprubart enters final phase of testing
Disease control Recruiting nowThis phase 3 trial tests whether empasiprubart, given by IV infusion, can help adults with chronic inflammatory demyelinating polyneuropathy (CIDP), a nerve disorder that causes weakness and disability. The study will enroll 160 participants. For the first 6 months, some get the …
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: argenx • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:08 UTC
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New drug combo aims to ease myasthenia gravis symptoms
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study is testing two drugs, efgartigimod and empasiprubart, given by IV, to see if they are safe and work well for people with myasthenia gravis (MG). The goal is to reduce side effects and improve quality of life. About 70 adults with MG are being recruited.
Sponsor: argenx • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:08 UTC
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New drug combo aims to ease muscle weakness in myasthenia gravis
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether adding empasiprubart to the existing drug efgartigimod can improve symptoms and daily function in people with generalized myasthenia gravis who still have symptoms on efgartigimod alone. About 70 participants will receive both drugs intravenously. The mai…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: argenx • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:07 UTC
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New shot every 6 months could slow rare nerve disease
Disease control Recruiting nowThis Phase 3 trial tests a new drug called nucresiran in 125 people with a rare inherited condition that damages nerves (hATTR-PN). The drug is given as a shot under the skin every 6 months and aims to slow nerve damage and improve quality of life. Researchers will compare it to …
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Alnylam Pharmaceuticals • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:07 UTC
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New hope for tough nerve disease: experimental drug riliprubart enters final testing
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a drug called riliprubart in 140 adults with chronic inflammatory demyelinating polyneuropathy (CIDP) that hasn't improved with standard care. Participants receive either riliprubart or a placebo for up to 111 weeks. The main goal is to see if the drug reduces di…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Sanofi • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:07 UTC
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New hope for rare childhood cancer: drug cocktail aims to shrink tumors and prevent return
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study is for children and young adults (up to age 30) with a rare type of soft tissue cancer called non-rhabdomyosarcoma. It tests whether adding the drugs pazopanib and selinexor to standard chemotherapy can improve outcomes. Participants receive treatment tailored to their…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: St. Jude Children's Research Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:07 UTC
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New drug could replace standard infusions for nerve disorder
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a new medicine called empasiprubart against the standard treatment (IVIg) for people with chronic inflammatory demyelinating polyneuropathy (CIDP), a nerve disease that causes weakness and numbness. About 218 adults who have used IVIg before will receive either t…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: argenx • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:06 UTC
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New radiation drug targets Hard-to-Treat cancers
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-stage trial tests a radioactive drug that seeks out and delivers radiation directly to cancer cells with a specific protein (somatostatin receptor). It is for adults with advanced lung, kidney, head and neck, digestive tract, or adrenal gland tumors that cannot be remo…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:06 UTC
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Cancer drug could ease rare nerve disorder
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether zanubrutinib, a drug used for certain blood cancers, can improve nerve function in people with anti-MAG neuropathy—a rare condition causing numbness, weakness, and balance problems. About 50 adults in Italy will take the drug for 12 months. Researchers wi…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Azienda Ospedaliera di Padova • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:06 UTC
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New hope for rare adrenal cancer: drug trial launches
Disease control Recruiting nowThis phase 2 trial is testing a drug called ONC206 in 90 people with advanced pheochromocytoma or paraganglioma, rare tumors of the adrenal glands. Participants must have tumors that cannot be removed by surgery and have not responded to or cannot have standard treatments. The st…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Jazz Pharmaceuticals • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:06 UTC
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New drug IMVT-1402 aims to stop CIDP relapses in Mid-Stage trial
Disease control Recruiting nowThis Phase 2b study tests whether the drug IMVT-1402 can help adults with CIDP, a nerve disorder causing weakness and numbness. About 162 participants will receive either the drug or a placebo weekly for up to 52 weeks. The main goal is to see if the drug keeps the disease from w…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Immunovant Sciences GmbH • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:05 UTC
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New targeted cancer drug STX-478 enters human trials
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a new drug called STX-478 in people with advanced solid tumors that have a specific genetic change (PI3Kα mutation). The trial has two phases: first, it tests STX-478 alone to find safe doses; then, it combines STX-478 with other cancer drugs like fulvestrant or …
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Eli Lilly and Company • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:04 UTC
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New drug showdown: can nipocalimab beat efgartigimod for muscle weakness?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether nipocalimab works better than efgartigimod for people with generalized myasthenia gravis, a condition where the immune system attacks nerve-muscle connections, causing weakness. About 115 adults will receive one of the two drugs to see which reduces harmf…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Janssen Research & Development, LLC • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:04 UTC
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New hope for kids with rare muscle disease: drug trial launches
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a drug called efgartigimod in 12 children aged 2 to 18 with generalized myasthenia gravis, a condition that causes muscle weakness. The goal is to find the right dose and see if it is safe. Participants receive injections and are monitored for up to 14 weeks.
Phase: PHASE2, PHASE3 • Sponsor: argenx • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:03 UTC
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Bionic leg feedback: can a neuroprosthesis bring back sensation for amputees?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a sensory neuroprosthesis—implanted electrodes that send small electrical currents to remaining nerves—to restore sensation of a missing lower limb in people with diabetic peripheral neuropathy and amputation. The 15 participants will also have the option of musc…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: VA Office of Research and Development • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:03 UTC
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Home rehab program aims to keep heart patients out of hospital
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether a 4-month structured telerehabilitation program, delivered via video calls and an app, can reduce deaths and hospital readmissions in heart patients who have Post-Intensive Care Syndrome (PICS). About 326 adults aged 30-75 who were in the ICU for at least…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Fondazione Don Carlo Gnocchi Onlus • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:03 UTC
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Promising combo targets Hard-to-Treat childhood cancers
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study is testing a combination of two drugs—a targeted radioactive drug (177Lu-DOTATATE) and a PARP inhibitor (olaparib)—in children and teens aged 3 to 18 with certain solid tumors that have come back or not responded to treatment. The goal is to see if the combination is s…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Fundación de investigación HM • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:02 UTC
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New drug shows promise in keeping CIDP relapses at bay
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether the drug nipocalimab can delay or prevent relapses in adults with CIDP, a rare nerve disorder that causes weakness and numbness. Participants first receive nipocalimab, and those who improve are then randomly assigned to continue the drug or switch to a p…
Phase: PHASE2, PHASE3 • Sponsor: Janssen Research & Development, LLC • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:02 UTC
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New drug aims to stop CIDP relapses in its tracks
Disease control Recruiting nowThis Phase 3 trial tests whether the drug claseprubart (DNTH103) can prevent relapses in adults with CIDP, a nerve disorder that causes weakness and disability. About 256 participants will receive either the drug or a placebo. The main goal is to see how long it takes for symptom…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Dianthus Therapeutics • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:00 UTC
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Can a two-drug combo beat the HTLV-1 virus?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis Phase 2 trial compares the drug dolutegravir alone versus dolutegravir combined with tenofovir in 146 adults with HTLV-1 infection and related symptoms. The main goal is to see if the combination lowers the virus level more effectively and improves pain, spasticity, and musc…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Carlos Brites • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:00 UTC
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New drug trial aims to ease daily struggles of myasthenia gravis
Disease control Recruiting nowThis Phase 3 study tests whether remibrutinib can improve daily function in adults with generalized myasthenia gravis, a condition that causes muscle weakness. About 180 participants will receive either the drug or a placebo for 6 months, followed by an open-label phase where eve…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Novartis Pharmaceuticals • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:00 UTC
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Targeted pill takes on rare skull base cancers
Disease control Recruiting nowThis phase 2 trial tests enasidenib, a daily pill that targets the IDH2 gene mutation, in 40 adults with rare cancers of the nasal cavity or skull base that have spread or come back. Participants take the drug once daily in 28-day cycles, and researchers will track how long the c…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:00 UTC
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Gene therapy targets chronic nerve pain in new trial
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a one-time gene therapy called ST-503 for people with chronic pain from small fiber neuropathy that hasn't improved with standard treatments. The therapy aims to block pain signals before they reach the brain. The trial involves 27 adults and compares the gene th…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Sangamo Therapeutics • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:00 UTC
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New study aims to find best dose of privigen for kids with nerve disorder
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study looks at two different doses of a medicine called Privigen in children aged 2 to 17 with a nerve disease called CIDP. The goal is to see which dose better prevents the disease from getting worse. About 30 children will take part, and the study is currently recruiting.
Phase: PHASE4 • Sponsor: CSL Behring • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:00 UTC
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Radioactive therapy takes aim at resistant childhood cancer
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a radioactive drug called I-MIBG in people with resistant neuroblastoma or related tumors (pheochromocytoma and paraganglioma). The drug is designed to deliver radiation directly to cancer cells. Researchers want to see if it can shrink tumors and how safe it is.…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:00 UTC
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New drug combo shows promise for rare nerve cancer in NF1 patients
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-phase trial tests a 28-day course of two oral drugs (mirdametinib and vorinostat) in people aged 12+ with a rare, aggressive nerve tumor linked to NF1. The goal is to see if the combination is safe and can shrink or change the tumor before standard treatment (radiation…
Phase: EARLY_PHASE1 • Sponsor: University of Minnesota • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:00 UTC
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New spinal device aims to improve back surgery outcomes
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a new device called CORUS-LX for spinal fusion surgery in people with degenerative disc disease in the lower back. About 250 adults will either get the new device or standard surgery. The goal is to see if the device helps bones fuse better and reduces the need f…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Providence Medical Technology, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:00 UTC
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New hope for kids with rare Muscle-Weakening disease: drug trial launches
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a drug called inebilizumab in 15 children aged 2 to 17 with generalized myasthenia gravis, a condition that causes muscle weakness. The main goals are to see how the drug moves through the body, how safe it is, and whether it helps control symptoms. The drug is g…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Amgen • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:00 UTC
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New hope for GBS: Single-Dose drug enters final testing
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a single dose of tanruprubart (ANX005) in 30 adults and children with Guillain-Barré syndrome (GBS), a rare nerve disorder that causes weakness. The goal is to see how the drug works in the body, its early effects, and its safety. Participants must have GBS sympt…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Annexon, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:39 UTC
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New pill hopes to ease breathing in rare lung conditions
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests an experimental oral drug called ROC-101 in 40 adults with pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH) or pulmonary hypertension linked to interstitial lung disease (ILD-PH). Participants take the drug alongside their standard care for 24 weeks, with a long-term follow…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: AllRock Bio, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:39 UTC
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Stem cells injected to fight rare nerve disease
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-phase trial tests a stem cell product called EN001 in 27 adults with Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease type 1A, a genetic nerve disorder that causes muscle weakness. The study has two parts: first, an open-label phase to check safety and find the right dose; second, a placeb…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: ENCell • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:38 UTC
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New pill could shrink nerve tumors in NF1 patients
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether a new drug called TQ-B3234 can shrink non-surgical nerve tumors (plexiform neurofibromas) in adults with neurofibromatosis type 1 (NF1). About 177 participants will receive either the drug or a placebo. The main goal is to see if the drug reduces tumor si…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Chia Tai Tianqing Pharmaceutical Group Co., Ltd. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:38 UTC
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New drug rozanolixizumab tested for rare Muscle-Weakening disease in china
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests the drug rozanolixizumab in 40 Chinese adults with generalized myasthenia gravis, a condition that causes muscle weakness. Participants receive the drug as a shot under the skin. The main goal is to see if it improves their ability to do daily activities after ab…
Phase: PHASE4 • Sponsor: UCB Biopharma SRL • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:37 UTC
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New hope for kids with tough cancers: Two-Drug attack on tumors
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study is for children and young adults (ages 1 to 30) whose solid tumors have come back or not gone away with standard treatment. It tests two different drug pairs: one combines Onivyde with talazoparib, the other Onivyde with temozolomide. Both work by damaging cancer cell …
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: St. Jude Children's Research Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:35 UTC
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New drug aritinercept aims to tame myasthenia gravis symptoms
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a new drug, aritinercept, in 81 adults with generalized myasthenia gravis. The drug works by blocking two immune signals (BAFF and APRIL) to reduce disease activity. Researchers are checking if it is safe and if it improves daily living activities compared to a p…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Aurinia Pharmaceuticals Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:35 UTC
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Mind-Controlled tech: brain implant gives hope to paralyzed patients
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a brain implant that records activity from the motor cortex and stimulates the sensory cortex. It aims to help people with severe arm or hand impairment—due to spinal cord injury, stroke, or amputation—control external devices like computers. The trial focuses on…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Michael Boninger • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:35 UTC
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New hope for NF1 patients: experimental drug targets painful nerve tumors
Disease control Recruiting nowThis phase 2 trial tests an oral drug called HLX-1502 in people aged 12 and older with neurofibromatosis type 1 (NF1) who have plexiform neurofibromas—nerve tumors that can cause pain, disfigurement, or other problems. The study will enroll 25 participants and measure whether the…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Healx Limited • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:35 UTC
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Real-World study tracks Efgartigimod's impact on myasthenia gravis symptoms
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study follows 100 adults in Italy with generalized myasthenia gravis who are starting efgartigimod as part of their routine care. Researchers will track changes in symptoms and daily activities over up to 23 months using patient reports and doctor assessments. The goal is to…
Sponsor: argenx • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:35 UTC
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Engineered immune cells take aim at childhood cancers
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-stage trial tests a new immunotherapy for children and young adults up to age 21 with solid tumors that have come back or not responded to standard treatment. The therapy uses the patient's own immune cells, which are modified in a lab to recognize and attack a protein…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: St. Jude Children's Research Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:35 UTC
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New Alpha-Particle therapy targets Hard-to-Treat tumors
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a new drug called [212Pb]VMT-α-NET, which delivers a powerful type of radiation (alpha particles) directly to tumor cells that have a specific marker (SSTR2). The trial includes 300 adults with advanced neuroendocrine tumors or meningioma that cannot be removed b…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Perspective Therapeutics • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:34 UTC
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Smart dosing could make MDR-TB treatment safer
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether adjusting the dose of the antibiotic linezolid based on regular blood tests can reduce harmful side effects in people being treated for multidrug-resistant tuberculosis (MDR-TB). The trial will enroll 150 patients in Guinea who are on a standard 6-month r…
Phase: PHASE4 • Sponsor: Marco Schiuma • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:33 UTC
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CAR t therapy takes on myasthenia gravis in major new trial
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a new treatment called KYV-101, made from a patient's own immune cells, against standard immunosuppressive drugs for generalized myasthenia gravis. About 66 adults who have not responded to at least two prior therapies will be randomly assigned to receive either …
Phase: PHASE2, PHASE3 • Sponsor: Kyverna Therapeutics • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:33 UTC
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Could less radiation be better for some cancers?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study is testing whether a lower dose of radiation can effectively treat metastatic tumors that have a specific genetic change called an ATM mutation. The goal is to find the smallest effective dose to reduce side effects. About 45 adults with advanced cancer and an ATM muta…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:32 UTC
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Engineered immune cells take on multiple sclerosis and other autoimmune brain diseases
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-phase study tests a new treatment called RD06-05, which uses specially engineered immune cells (CAR-T cells) to target and calm the immune system in people with neurological autoimmune diseases like multiple sclerosis, myasthenia gravis, chronic inflammatory demyelinat…
Phase: EARLY_PHASE1 • Sponsor: Tongji Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:31 UTC
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Experimental cell therapy takes aim at Hard-to-Treat autoimmune diseases
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-phase trial is testing a new cell therapy called QH103 for people with severe autoimmune diseases like multiple sclerosis and myasthenia gravis that haven't responded to standard treatments. The therapy uses specially engineered immune cells to target and attack the fa…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Tongji Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:31 UTC
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Last-Resort drug access opens for rare tumor patients
Disease control AVAILABLEThis program provides mirdametinib to individual patients with serious, life-threatening conditions like neurofibromatosis type 1 tumors or other MAP-K pathway diseases who have no other treatment options and cannot join a clinical trial. Each case requires approval from the comp…
Sponsor: SpringWorks Therapeutics, Inc., a healthcare company of Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:31 UTC
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Could a cold sore virus shrink NF1 skin tumors?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early study tests whether a drug called IMLYGIC, made from a modified herpes virus, can be safely injected into painful or disfiguring skin tumors in adults with NF1. Ten participants will receive up to 8 injections over 4 months. The goal is to see if the treatment is toler…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Johns Hopkins University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:31 UTC
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New artificial disc for neck pain under Real-World scrutiny
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study is collecting real-world data on the Synergy Disc, an artificial disc implant for people with degenerative cervical disc disease. Researchers will follow 200 patients who have already received or will receive the implant, measuring pain and disability improvements over…
Sponsor: Synergy Spine Solutions • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:30 UTC
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Promising drug for kids with rare muscle disease moves to next phase
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study is testing a drug called zilucoplan in children aged 2 to 17 with generalized myasthenia gravis, a disease that causes muscle weakness. The goal is to see how the drug works in the body, if it is safe, and if it helps control the disease. Only 8 children will take part…
Phase: PHASE2, PHASE3 • Sponsor: UCB Biopharma SRL • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:30 UTC
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New rehab pathway aims to get back-pain patients back to work sooner
Disease control Recruiting nowThis trial tests a structured rehabilitation pathway for people having lumbar surgery for radicular pain (nerve-related back and leg pain). The pathway includes pre-surgery exercise, early movement after surgery, and active guidance to return to work. 480 participants across mult…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Universitaire Ziekenhuizen KU Leuven • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:29 UTC
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CAR t therapy takes on lupus, MS, and more in first human safety trial
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-stage study tests a new treatment called HBI0101 CAR T for people with severe autoimmune diseases like lupus, multiple sclerosis, and rheumatoid arthritis that haven't improved with standard treatments. The main goal is to find a safe dose and check for side effects in…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Polina Stepensky • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:29 UTC
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New hope for rare nerve tumor disorder: Multi-Drug trial launches
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests several experimental drugs in people with NF2-related schwannomatosis, a genetic condition that causes non-cancerous tumors on nerves. The goal is to see if these drugs can shrink tumors and control the disease. About 109 participants will receive one of three dr…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Scott R. Plotkin, MD, PhD • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:29 UTC
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Can a simple heart rate drug prevent Surgery-Related heart attacks?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether the drug landiolol can safely keep heart rate below 90 beats per minute during major surgery in 114 patients with heart risks. The goal is to see if this approach is feasible and might reduce heart injury after surgery. Participants receive the drug throu…
Phase: PHASE4 • Sponsor: Insel Gruppe AG, University Hospital Bern • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:29 UTC
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Could a cancer drug that blocks a key protein help kids with relapsed wilms tumor?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis phase II trial is testing the drug selinexor in people with Wilms tumor, rhabdoid tumor, MPNST, or other solid tumors that have returned or not responded to treatment. Selinexor works by blocking a protein called XPO1, which is often overactive in these cancers. The study ai…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:28 UTC
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New hope for kids with tough cancers: targeted radiation trial launches
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-stage trial tests a radioactive drug (Lu-177 edotreotide) in children aged 2 to 17 with cancers that have a specific marker (SSTR-positive). The goal is to find the right dose and check safety. About 20 children whose cancer has returned or not responded to prior treat…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: ITM Solucin GmbH • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:28 UTC
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Blood filtering vs. antibody therapy: new hope for nerve disorder patients
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study compares two treatments for CIDP, a nerve condition that causes weakness and numbness. It involves 20 adults who did not get better with steroids. One group receives a blood-filtering procedure called immunoadsorption, and the other receives standard antibody infusions…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: University of Ulm • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:28 UTC
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Blood filtering showdown: new hope for GBS patients?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study compares two blood-filtering treatments—immunoadsorption and plasma exchange—for people with Guillain-Barré syndrome (GBS), a rare nerve disorder that can cause muscle weakness and paralysis. Researchers will enroll 20 adults to see which method is safer and more effec…
Sponsor: University of Ulm • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:28 UTC
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New drug hopes to boost muscle power in babies with SMA
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a drug called apitegromab in children under 2 years old who have spinal muscular atrophy (SMA), a genetic condition that causes muscle weakness. The drug works by blocking a protein that limits muscle growth. Researchers want to see if adding apitegromab to stand…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Scholar Rock, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:28 UTC
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Which breathing aid works best for Guillain-Barré? new trial aims to find out
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests two breathing support devices—high-velocity nasal cannula (HVNI) and non-invasive ventilation (NIV)—in 80 adults with Guillain-Barré syndrome who have serious breathing trouble. The goal is to see which device helps more patients avoid needing a breathing tube wi…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Assiut University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:26 UTC
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New shot could ease daily struggles for myasthenia gravis patients
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a new drug called B007 in 104 people with generalized myasthenia gravis, a condition that causes muscle weakness. Participants receive either B007 or a placebo as a shot under the skin twice a month. The goal is to see if B007 improves daily activities, like walk…
Phase: PHASE2, PHASE3 • Sponsor: Shanghai Jiaolian Drug Research and Development Co., Ltd • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:26 UTC
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Diabetes drug may shield heart nerves from damage
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether GLP-1 receptor agonists, a class of diabetes medications including semaglutide, can improve heart nerve damage in people with type 2 diabetes. 60 adults will receive either standard care or standard care plus a weekly injection for 6 months. Researchers w…
Phase: PHASE4 • Sponsor: The First Affiliated Hospital with Nanjing Medical University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:26 UTC
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Radioactive therapy targets rare tumors in new trial
Disease control Recruiting nowThis phase 2 trial tests a radioactive drug called Lu-177-DOTATATE in 130 adults with rare adrenal or neck tumors that cannot be surgically removed. The drug is given four times over about 8 months, and researchers track how long the cancer stays under control. The goal is to see…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:23 UTC
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First human test of gene injection into vagus nerve for fatal childhood disease
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-stage trial tests a gene therapy called scAAV9/JeT-GAN for giant axonal neuropathy (GAN), a rare, fatal nerve disease in children. The therapy is injected directly into the left vagus nerve to target autonomic nervous system symptoms. Only 4 people who have already rec…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:23 UTC
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New hope for CIDP: modified immune protein enters human testing
Disease control Recruiting nowThis Phase 2 study is testing TAK-411, a specially modified immune globulin, in 36 adults with CIDP, an autoimmune disease that attacks nerve insulation and causes muscle weakness. The main goal is to see if TAK-411 improves physical function over 24 weeks compared to historical …
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Takeda • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:23 UTC
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Could a simple electrical zest help paralyzed arms move again?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether functional electrical stimulation (FES) can improve arm and hand function in people with spinal cord or peripheral nerve injuries. Researchers will use the MyndMove device to stimulate muscles during short therapy sessions. The goal is to see if this appr…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Miami • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:23 UTC
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New pill targets Hard-to-Treat cancers with missing gene
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests an experimental drug called TNG462 for people with advanced solid tumors that have a specific genetic deletion (MTAP). The drug is taken by mouth and aims to slow or stop tumor growth. The trial has two parts: first, finding the safest dose, and then testing that…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Tango Therapeutics, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:23 UTC
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New drug TOS-358 targets Hard-to-Treat breast cancer in early trial
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-stage trial tests a new drug called TOS-358 in women with advanced HR+ HER2- breast cancer that has a specific mutation in the PIK3CA gene. The study aims to find the safest dose and see if the drug works alone or with standard treatments like fulvestrant and CDK4/6 in…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Totus Medicines • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:23 UTC
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Umbilical cord stem cells injected into legs to fight diabetic nerve pain
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether injecting stem cells from umbilical cords into the legs can help people with moderate to severe diabetic nerve damage. 140 adults will get either stem cell shots plus standard care, or standard care alone, and be followed for 24 weeks. The goal is to see …
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Min Long • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:23 UTC
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New study tracks Efgartigimod's Real-World impact on CIDP patients
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study follows 200 adults with chronic inflammatory demyelinating polyradiculoneuropathy (CIDP) who are starting treatment with efgartigimod. Researchers will track changes in disability, grip strength, and quality of life over up to 2 years in everyday clinical settings. The…
Sponsor: argenx • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:23 UTC
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New drug EDK060 enters first human tests for nerve disease CMT1A
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-stage trial tests a new drug called EDK060 in 28 adults with Charcot-Marie-Tooth type 1A, a genetic nerve disorder. Participants receive a single dose of EDK060 or a placebo to check safety and how the drug moves through the body. The goal is to see if EDK060 is safe e…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Novartis Pharmaceuticals • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:23 UTC
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New combo treatment may spare head and neck cancer patients from disfiguring surgery
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests giving chemotherapy and immunotherapy before standard surgery for head and neck cancer. The goal is to shrink tumors enough so that surgeons can perform less extensive, function-preserving operations, reducing damage to swallowing, speech, and vision. The trial e…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Sidney Kimmel Comprehensive Cancer Center at Johns Hopkins • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:23 UTC
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New absorbable nerve cap aims to stop phantom pain after finger loss
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a small absorbable cap placed over cut nerve endings during finger amputation surgery. The goal is to prevent painful neuromas (nerve balling) that often cause chronic pain. Twenty adults who have had a traumatic finger amputation will be followed for up to a yea…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Massachusetts General Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:09 UTC
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Dancing away danger: Music-Based exercise may cut falls in seniors with diabetes
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether a special exercise program that combines rhythm and multitasking (called RYMA) can reduce falls, fractures, and heart problems in people aged 65 and older with type 1 or type 2 diabetes. Participants will be screened for fall risk, bone health, nerve func…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Aalborg University Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:09 UTC
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New drug targets Parkinson's protein in first human test
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests an experimental drug called ALN-SNCA in 46 people with early Parkinson's disease. The drug is designed to lower levels of a harmful protein, alpha-synuclein, in the brain. The main goal is to check if the drug is safe and tolerable, and to see how it moves throug…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Regeneron Pharmaceuticals • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:08 UTC
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Gene-Editing shot aims to halt rare nerve disease in phase 3 trial
Disease control Recruiting nowThis phase 3 trial tests a single dose of NTLA-2001, a gene-editing therapy, in 60 adults with hereditary transthyretin amyloidosis with polyneuropathy (ATTRv-PN), a rare genetic disease that damages nerves. Participants are randomly assigned to receive either the active treatmen…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Intellia Therapeutics • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:08 UTC
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New hope for rare cancers: immunotherapy drug targets tumors regardless of origin
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests the drug nivolumab in people with advanced rare cancers that have a specific marker (PD-L1). The goal is to see if the drug can shrink or control the tumors when other treatments have stopped working. Up to 28 adults will receive treatment for up to 12 months, an…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Instituto do Cancer do Estado de São Paulo • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:08 UTC
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Proton beam therapy tested for brain tumors: could spare healthy tissue?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study is testing proton radiation as a treatment for adults with benign or slow-growing brain tumors. Researchers want to see how well it controls tumor growth and how it affects quality of life and side effects. About 100 participants will receive proton radiation and be fo…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Massachusetts General Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:07 UTC
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Radioactive 'Smart Bomb' targets tough childhood cancer
Disease control AVAILABLEThis expanded access program provides 131 I-MIBG therapy for children and young adults with refractory or relapsed neuroblastoma, a cancer that hasn't responded to standard treatments. The therapy uses a radioactive compound that is taken up by cancer cells, delivering radiation …
Sponsor: John Maris • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:06 UTC
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New drug shows promise for NF1 skin tumors in early trial
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a drug called mirdametinib in adults with neurofibromatosis type 1 (NF1) who have skin tumors called cutaneous neurofibromas. The goal is to find a safe dose and see if the drug can shrink these tumors. About 24 people will take the drug daily or on a three-week-…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Johns Hopkins University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:06 UTC
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Spinal implant sparks hope for leg movement in paralyzed patients
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a method to fine-tune epidural spinal cord stimulation in 100 adults with complete spinal cord injuries between C6 and T10. The goal is to help them regain voluntary leg movement and improve functions like blood pressure control. Participants must be at least 22,…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Minnesota • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:05 UTC
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Can a new drug help myasthenia gravis patients ditch steroids?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study is testing whether the drug ravulizumab can help people with generalized myasthenia gravis (gMG) safely reduce or stop taking oral steroids. About 75 adults who are already on ravulizumab and taking at least 7.5 mg of prednisone daily will follow a gradual steroid-tape…
Phase: PHASE4 • Sponsor: Alexion Pharmaceuticals, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:05 UTC
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New drug trial aims to ease droopy eyelids and double vision
Disease control Recruiting nowThis Phase 3 trial tests whether telitacicept can improve eye muscle symptoms in people with ocular myasthenia gravis, a condition causing droopy eyelids and double vision. About 120 participants aged 12 to 80 will receive either the drug or a placebo for 24 weeks. The study meas…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: RemeGen Co., Ltd. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:05 UTC
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Cell therapy Descartes-08 tested in teens with lupus and other autoimmune diseases
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-stage trial is testing Descartes-08, a cell therapy made from modified immune cells, in 50 young people aged 12 and older with four autoimmune diseases: childhood-onset lupus, ANCA-associated vasculitis, juvenile myasthenia gravis, and juvenile dermatomyositis. The stu…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Cartesian Therapeutics • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:05 UTC
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One-shot gene therapy aims to shrink ear tumors without surgery
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-stage trial tests a gene therapy given as a single injection into the inner ear for people with a non-cancerous tumor called vestibular schwannoma. The therapy uses a harmless virus to deliver a gene that blocks blood vessel growth to the tumor, potentially stopping it…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Akouos, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:04 UTC
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New device aims to cut nerve damage in spine surgery
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study compares a new nerve monitoring device, NeuroVision®, to standard hospital monitoring during spine surgery. The goal is to see if NeuroVision® reduces the chance of nerve injury. About 148 adults having lateral spine surgery will be randomly assigned to one of the two …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Rush University Medical Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:04 UTC
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New hope for rare cancers: drug combo targets BRAF mutation
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a combination of two targeted drugs, dabrafenib and trametinib, in people with rare solid tumors that have a specific genetic change called BRAF V600E. The goal is to see how well the drugs shrink or control the tumors. The study includes both children (age 1 and…
Sponsor: Novartis Pharmaceuticals • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:02 UTC
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Hope for rare metabolic disorder: new drug targets fatigue in PDH deficiency
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether a drug called glycerol phenylbutyrate (RAVICTI®) can reduce fatigue and improve daily life for people with pyruvate dehydrogenase (PDH) deficiency, a rare genetic condition that affects energy production. About 15 children and young adults (ages 2 to 25) …
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Assistance Publique - Hôpitaux de Paris • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:02 UTC
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New hope for kids with rare Muscle-Weakening disease
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a drug called gefurulimab in 12 children aged 6 to 18 with generalized myasthenia gravis, a condition that causes muscle weakness. The drug works by blocking a part of the immune system to reduce symptoms. Participants receive weekly injections, and researchers w…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Alexion Pharmaceuticals, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:02 UTC
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New heart drug acoramidis tested in Real-World setting
Disease control Recruiting nowThis observational study follows up to 2,000 adults with ATTR-CM, a serious heart condition, who are starting treatment with acoramidis as part of their normal care. Researchers will track patient characteristics, how the drug is used, and its effects on heart function and qualit…
Sponsor: Bayer • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:01 UTC
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Gene-Editing breakthrough: could a single dose stop a deadly heart condition?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a single dose of NTLA-2001, a gene-editing therapy, in 1200 adults with transthyretin amyloidosis with cardiomyopathy (ATTR-CM), a condition where abnormal protein builds up in the heart. The goal is to see if it reduces heart-related deaths and events compared t…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Intellia Therapeutics • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:01 UTC
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Spinal implant aims to restore body control after paralysis
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether an implanted spinal cord stimulator can improve autonomic functions like blood pressure and heart rate in people with chronic cervical spinal cord injury. The device delivers electrical pulses to the spinal cord to help regulate involuntary body processes…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: University of Minnesota • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:00 UTC
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Glow-in-the-Dark dye could help surgeons spot brain tumors
Diagnosis Recruiting nowThis early-stage trial tests a fluorescent dye called panitumumab-IRDye800 that attaches to cancer cells. Before surgery, 30 adults with brain tumors will receive a single infusion of the dye. During their operation, a special camera will detect the dye's glow, helping surgeons d…
Phase: EARLY_PHASE1 • Sponsor: Eben Rosenthal • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jul 02, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New training program aims to catch rare heart disease earlier
Diagnosis Recruiting nowThis study enrolls about 4,000 adults aged 60 and older with heart failure who are at high risk for ATTR amyloidosis, a rare disease that stiffens the heart. Doctors receive special training on how to spot and diagnose the condition using standard tests. The goal is to see if thi…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: AstraZeneca • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jul 02, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Glow-in-the-Dark dye could help surgeons zap brain tumors
Diagnosis Recruiting nowThis study tests a special dye that makes brain tumor cells glow under a camera during surgery. The goal is to help surgeons see and remove more of the tumor while sparing healthy brain tissue. About 46 adults with malignant glioma or vestibular schwannoma will receive the dye be…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Stanford University • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jul 01, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Carpal tunnel surgery could spot hidden heart disease risk
Diagnosis Recruiting nowThis study looks at whether taking a small piece of ligament during routine carpal tunnel surgery can help diagnose transthyretin amyloidosis, a serious condition that often goes unnoticed until it affects the heart. Researchers will compare this new biopsy method to the standard…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Clinique Saint Jean, France • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:06 UTC
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Spine surgery samples could reveal silent heart disease
Diagnosis Recruiting nowThis study looks at tissue removed during back surgery to find early signs of a heart condition called ATTR cardiac amyloidosis. Researchers will test spine samples from 1,663 older adults for abnormal protein deposits. If found, participants will get further heart tests to confi…
Sponsor: Columbia University • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:02 UTC
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New scan could spot hidden cancers better than current methods
Diagnosis Recruiting nowThis study tests whether a new imaging agent called [18F]FAPI-74 can find certain cancers as well as or better than the standard PET tracer. About 320 adults with one of 11 cancer types (including pancreatic, liver, ovarian, and lung cancers) will receive both tracers and have th…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:35 UTC
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New thai questionnaire could speed up carpal tunnel diagnosis
Diagnosis Recruiting nowThis study aims to translate an English questionnaire used to diagnose carpal tunnel syndrome into Thai and check if it works well. Researchers will enroll 80 adults at Siriraj Hospital who have been diagnosed with carpal tunnel syndrome. Participants will answer the new Thai que…
Sponsor: Siriraj Hospital • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:35 UTC
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New PET scan agent aims to better detect rare tumors
Diagnosis Recruiting nowThis study tests a new radioactive imaging agent called 68Ga-HA-DOTATATE to see if it can safely and accurately detect neuroendocrine tumors using PET/CT scans. About 600 people with known or suspected tumors will receive the agent and be followed for one year. The goal is to imp…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: University of Alberta • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:32 UTC
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New MRI technique aims to spot pinched nerves more accurately
Diagnosis Recruiting nowThis study tests whether a special type of MRI called MR neurography can better detect pinched nerves in the neck (cervical radiculopathy) compared to standard tests. Researchers will enroll 20 adults with recent symptoms and compare imaging results with nerve tests and physical …
Sponsor: Hospital for Special Surgery, New York • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:24 UTC
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New scan could spot Parkinson's protein in the brain
Diagnosis Recruiting nowThis early-phase study tests a radioactive tracer called 11C-M503 to see if it can detect abnormal alpha-synuclein protein clumps in the brain, which are linked to Parkinson's disease and multiple system atrophy. About 70 adults aged 40-85 with Parkinson's, multiple system atroph…
Phase: EARLY_PHASE1 • Sponsor: University of Pennsylvania • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:23 UTC
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Blood test could replace risky needle for prenatal genetic diagnosis
Diagnosis Recruiting nowThis study is testing a new blood test that can diagnose single-gene disorders in unborn babies using a sample from the mother. The test looks at fetal DNA found in the mother's blood, which is safer than traditional invasive methods that carry a small risk of miscarriage. Resear…
Sponsor: Assistance Publique - Hôpitaux de Paris • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:23 UTC
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New scan could spot hidden amyloid in heart and organs
Diagnosis Recruiting nowThis study tests a radioactive imaging agent called Iodine-124 evuzumitide (AT-01) in 150 people with systemic amyloidosis. The goal is to see how well it detects amyloid deposits in the heart and other organs using PET/MRI or PET/CT scans. If accurate, it could become a new tool…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Oregon Health and Science University • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:07 UTC
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Pen-Like device could help surgeons detect cancer in real time
Diagnosis Recruiting nowThis study tests whether a handheld device called the MasSpec Pen can tell the difference between cancerous MPNST, benign neurofibromas, and normal tissue during surgery. About 60 people with MPNST or neurofibroma will take part. The goal is to see if the device is safe and accur…
Sponsor: M.D. Anderson Cancer Center • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:05 UTC
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New ultrasound and DNA test could revolutionize leprosy diagnosis
Diagnosis Recruiting nowThis study is testing whether a new approach—using ultrasound to guide a tiny needle to collect fluid near the ulnar nerve, then analyzing it for leprosy bacteria DNA—can more accurately diagnose leprosy and confirm when it's cured. Researchers will follow 108 participants for on…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Brasilia • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:04 UTC
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Blood test breakthrough could spot Parkinson's before symptoms worsen
Diagnosis Recruiting nowThis study is testing a new blood test to help doctors diagnose Parkinson's disease and similar brain disorders more accurately and earlier. Researchers will use a technique called RT-QuIC to detect misfolded proteins in blood samples from 458 participants, including healthy peop…
Sponsor: Xuanwu Hospital, Beijing • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:01 UTC
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New drug aims to stop rare genetic disease before it strikes
Prevention Recruiting nowThis phase 3 trial tests whether acoramidis can prevent or delay transthyretin amyloidosis (ATTR) in 587 adults who carry a faulty gene but have no symptoms yet. ATTR causes sticky plaques to build up in the heart and nerves, leading to heart failure and nerve damage. Acoramidis …
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Eidos Therapeutics, a BridgeBio company • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Jul 01, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Cooling sleeve could shield cancer patients from chemo nerve pain
Prevention Recruiting nowThis study tests a special cooling and compression sleeve (Paxman Limb Cryocompression System) worn during chemotherapy to prevent nerve damage, a common side effect. About 200 cancer patients receiving weekly paclitaxel will use the device for up to 4 hours per session. Research…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: National University Hospital, Singapore • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:01 UTC
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Could a Patient's own blood prevent chronic pain after back surgery?
Prevention Recruiting nowAbout 30% of people who have surgery for a herniated disc still suffer from nerve pain afterward. This study tests whether applying a gel made from the patient's own blood (platelet-rich fibrin) around the nerve during surgery can prevent that chronic pain. The trial will enroll …
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: University Hospital, Strasbourg, France • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:04 UTC
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Smart insoles aim to stop diabetic foot ulcers before they start
Prevention Recruiting nowThis study tests if special sensor-equipped insoles can help prevent foot ulcers from coming back in people with diabetes and nerve damage. About 400 high-risk participants will use the insoles alongside standard care or just standard care alone. The goal is to see if the insoles…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Johns Hopkins University • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:04 UTC
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Could an allergy pill protect cancer patients from nerve pain?
Prevention Recruiting nowThis study tests whether desloratadine, a common allergy medication, can prevent nerve damage caused by taxane chemotherapy in breast cancer patients. About 116 participants will receive either desloratadine or a placebo for 12 weeks while on chemotherapy. The goal is to see if t…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Montefiore Medical Center • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:00 UTC
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Can a cancer drug stop nerve tumors before they cause harm?
Prevention Recruiting nowThis study tests whether giving selumetinib early to children with NF1, before nerve tumors cause symptoms, can prevent tumor growth and related problems. About 200 children aged 1 to 8 years with no known tumors will either receive the drug or be observed. The goal is to see if …
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: University of Alabama at Birmingham • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:00 UTC
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Fish oil may shield cancer patients from chemo nerve pain
Prevention Recruiting nowThis study tests whether taking fish oil supplements can prevent nerve damage in the hands and feet caused by oxaliplatin chemotherapy in colorectal cancer patients. 120 participants will receive either fish oil or corn oil (placebo) during their treatment. The goal is to see if …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Vejle Hospital • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:35 UTC
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Brain zap may stop chemo nerve damage
Prevention Recruiting nowThis study tracks how nerve pain from chemotherapy develops in breast cancer patients. It also tests a brain-stimulating device called a closed-loop brain-computer interface to see if it can prevent that pain. About 45 participants will be observed or receive the experimental sti…
Sponsor: M.D. Anderson Cancer Center • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:35 UTC
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Ice wraps may shield nerves from chemo pain
Prevention Recruiting nowThis study tests whether cooling and compressing the arms and legs during taxane chemotherapy can prevent peripheral neuropathy—a common side effect causing numbness, tingling, or pain. About 777 cancer patients will be randomly assigned to one of three approaches: cryocompressio…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: SWOG Cancer Research Network • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:28 UTC
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Vitamin B12 trial aims to stop Chemo's painful side effect
Prevention Recruiting nowThis study tests whether taking mecobalamin (a form of vitamin B12) can prevent or reduce nerve damage caused by taxane chemotherapy. About 326 adults with various solid tumors will take mecobalamin tablets or receive no preventive treatment during their chemo. The goal is to see…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Qinghai Red Cross Hospital • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:26 UTC
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Simple socks and gloves may shield cancer patients from chemo nerve pain
Prevention Recruiting nowThis study tests whether wearing tight-fitting surgical gloves and compression knee socks during chemotherapy can prevent nerve damage (neuropathy) in breast cancer patients. The idea is that compression narrows blood vessels, reducing the amount of chemo drugs reaching the hands…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Martina Lojova • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:08 UTC
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Simple foot bath may shield cancer patients from chemo nerve pain
Prevention Recruiting nowThis study tests whether soaking feet in cold salt water can prevent nerve damage caused by the chemotherapy drug paclitaxel in breast cancer patients. Thirty women will be split into three groups: cold salt water foot baths, cold unsalted water foot baths, or standard care. The …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Tuba Eryiğit • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:07 UTC
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Shingles sufferers: could this pill stop your pain from becoming chronic?
Prevention Recruiting nowThis study tests whether the oral medication venlafaxine, typically used for depression, can prevent postherpetic neuralgia—a persistent nerve pain that often follows a shingles rash. Researchers will enroll 832 adults who have had a shingles rash for less than 30 days and are ex…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Beijing Tiantan Hospital • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:01 UTC
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Laser light may ease Pinched-Nerve pain without surgery
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study investigates whether high-power laser therapy can reduce pain, improve nerve signals, and restore daily function in people with cervical radiculopathy—a condition where a nerve in the neck is compressed. Sixty adults aged 40 to 60 with confirmed nerve compression will …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Cairo University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jul 04, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Virtual reality goggles could replace pills for procedure pain
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study investigates whether wearing a virtual reality headset during epidural injections can lower pain and anxiety in people with nerve root pain (radiculopathy). Participants receive two injections, each with the headset, and researchers measure anxiety levels and pain scor…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Centre Hospitalier le Mans • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jul 03, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can tailored magnetic pulses ease Parkinson's symptoms?
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests whether a personalized form of transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) can improve motor and non-motor symptoms in people with Parkinson's disease, multiple system atrophy, or progressive supranuclear palsy. Fifty participants will receive 10 days of targeted TMS…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Peking University First Hospital • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jul 01, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Yoga may offer Drug-Free relief for severe headaches
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests whether doing yoga-based exercises once a week for 8-12 weeks can reduce headache frequency and improve sleep and quality of life in people with chronic migraine or cluster headache. Participants can join online or in person. The goal is to see if yoga can be a h…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Karolinska Institutet • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 28, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could a simple ear device ease chemo nerve pain?
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests whether people can use a small, portable device at home to stimulate the vagus nerve through the ear. It aims to see if this approach is practical and acceptable for managing nerve pain caused by chemotherapy. The study includes 36 adults who have had platinum or…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Miami • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 28, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could a chili pepper patch soothe chemo nerve pain?
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis early-phase study is testing whether a capsaicin patch (made from chili peppers) can relieve nerve pain in the feet and legs caused by chemotherapy. Twenty adults who finished chemo within the past year and have lasting pain will try the patch. Researchers will track side ef…
Phase: EARLY_PHASE1 • Sponsor: M.D. Anderson Cancer Center • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 28, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Brain zaps could ease nerve pain in spinal injury patients
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests whether a non-invasive brain stimulation technique called rTMS can reduce nerve pain, depression, and sleep problems in people with spinal cord injury. Researchers will compare two different rTMS protocols against a placebo in 63 adults. Participants continue the…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Afyonkarahisar Health Sciences University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 28, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New study tests if adding a second release to carpal tunnel surgery boosts relief
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study compares standard carpal tunnel release surgery to an extended version that also releases a ligament in the forearm. Many people still have symptoms after standard surgery, possibly because the nerve is also compressed higher up. The trial will enroll 110 adults with c…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Maasstad Hospital • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 28, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Hot pepper patch targets stubborn tailbone pain
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study looks at whether a high-dose capsaicin patch (made from chili pepper extract) can relieve long-lasting tailbone pain that hasn't responded to other treatments. Researchers will review medical records from 106 patients treated over six years to see how well the patch wo…
Sponsor: Nantes University Hospital • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:03 UTC
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Smart sock aims to steady shaky steps in nerve damage patients
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests a device called Walkasins, worn like an ankle strap and insole, that gives gentle vibrations to help people with peripheral neuropathy feel their feet better. The goal is to see if it improves walking, balance, and daily physical activity. Eighteen adults aged 60…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: RxFunction Inc. • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:03 UTC
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New 'Smart' implant adjusts itself to fight chronic pain
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study is testing a new type of spinal cord stimulator that automatically adjusts its signal based on how your nerves respond. It aims to improve pain relief and quality of life for 25 adults with long-term, hard-to-treat pain in the trunk or limbs. The device is already appr…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Saint Francis Hospital • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:03 UTC
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Brain zaps may mend heart after stroke
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests whether repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (rTMS) can improve heart rate variability and quality of life in people who have had a stroke. 44 participants will receive either real or sham rTMS for 4 weeks. The goal is to see if this brain stimulation can…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Afyonkarahisar Health Sciences University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:02 UTC
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Can a special diet soothe chemo nerve damage?
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests whether a diet low in added sugar, high in fiber, and rich in omega-3s (called LASO-3) can help reduce nerve pain, numbness, and tingling caused by chemotherapy. Fifty cancer survivors who finished chemo at least three months ago will receive virtual nutrition co…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Michigan Rogel Cancer Center • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:02 UTC
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Wearable gadget aims to stop falls in neuropathy patients
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests a device called Walkasins, worn on the lower legs, that vibrates to give sensory feedback about foot pressure. The goal is to see if using it daily for six months improves balance and walking in 200 adults aged 55+ with peripheral neuropathy. Participants will do…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: RxFunction Inc. • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:02 UTC
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Mind over matter: positive framing may boost pain shot results
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests whether describing a common pain shot (epidural steroid injection) in a very positive way helps reduce leg pain more than a neutral description. Researchers will compare three groups: positive framing of the shot, neutral framing of the shot, and neutral framing …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Northwestern University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:02 UTC
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Massive pain trial aims to find new relief options
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis Phase 2 trial is testing four experimental drugs (taken orally or by IV) against placebo in 10,000 people with chronic pain from knee osteoarthritis, diabetic nerve damage, or low-back pain. The goal is to see if any of these drugs can safely reduce pain. The study uses a fl…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Eli Lilly and Company • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:02 UTC
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New robot boot aims to fix foot drop after stroke
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis trial tests a wearable robot called ENMS-BSF that combines soft muscles, electrical stimulation, and balance feedback to correct foot drop and foot inversion after a stroke. Sixty people who had a stroke at least six months ago and have mild-to-moderate walking problems will…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: The Hong Kong Polytechnic University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:01 UTC
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New injection could unpinch nerves in diabetic legs
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests whether a single ultrasound-guided injection of medicine around compressed leg nerves can relieve numbness, pain, and weakness in people with diabetes. 266 participants will be randomly assigned to get the real injection or a sham (fake) injection, and neither th…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Chongqing Medical University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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New combo aims to tame Chemo's nerve damage in bladder cancer
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis early-phase study tests an investigational drug called GB-4362 given alongside standard treatments (enfortumab vedotin and pembrolizumab) for adults with advanced or metastatic urothelial cancer. The goal is to see if GB-4362 can safely neutralize a chemotherapy byproduct th…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Generate Biomedicines • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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Simple hand exercises may ease carpal tunnel pain without surgery
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests whether nerve gliding exercises, tendon gliding exercises, or a combination of both can reduce pain and improve hand function in people with mild to moderate carpal tunnel syndrome. Participants will be randomly assigned to one of three groups and followed for ch…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Ibadat International University, Islamabad • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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Spinal implant could ease diabetic nerve pain
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests whether a spinal cord stimulator can reduce pain and improve nerve function in people with diabetic peripheral neuropathy. Sixty adults with pain that hasn't responded to standard treatments will be randomly assigned to receive the implant or standard care. Resea…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Ohio State University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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Personalized exercise program aims to boost mobility in rare muscle diseases
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests whether a personalized exercise program can improve balance and physical function in adults with rare neuromuscular disorders like Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease, facioscapulohumeral muscular dystrophy, and myotonic dystrophy type 1. Participants will receive a 12-d…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Oslo University Hospital • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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Could shortwaves soothe diabetic nerve pain?
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests whether shortwave therapy can relieve symptoms of diabetic peripheral neuropathy, a common complication causing pain and numbness. About 202 adults with diabetes will receive either real shortwave treatment or a sham device for 20 minutes daily over five days. Re…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Chongqing Medical University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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New hope for diabetic nerve pain: phase 3 trial launches
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests a new medicine called suzetrigine for people with nerve pain from diabetes. About 1,100 adults with diabetic peripheral neuropathy will receive either suzetrigine, a placebo, or an active comparator to see if it safely reduces pain over 12 weeks. The goal is to f…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Vertex Pharmaceuticals Incorporated • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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New injection technique tested for chronic leg pain relief
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests a newer way to give epidural steroid injections for people with long-term leg pain caused by nerve issues. It compares the new 'transgrade' method to the standard 'interlaminar' method. The goal is to see which approach provides better pain relief three months af…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Ain Shams University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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New nerve pain drug ASCT-83 enters first human safety trial
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis early-stage study tests whether a new drug called ASCT-83 is safe for people with nerve pain. It involves 72 healthy adults who will receive either the drug or a placebo. The study will also measure how the drug moves through the body. Results will help decide safe doses for…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Alcamena Stem Cell Therapeutics • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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Virtual reality offers new hope for facial paralysis sufferers
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests whether using virtual reality at home can help people with recent facial palsy (within the last year) reduce involuntary facial spasms called synkinesis. About 100 participants will either use a VR self-rehabilitation program or follow standard rehabilitation exe…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Centre Hospitalier Universitaire, Amiens • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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Can acupuncture needles zap shingles pain away?
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study looks at whether electroacupuncture (a type of acupuncture with mild electric pulses) can help relieve pain from shingles and reduce the chance of long-term nerve pain. About 228 adults with shingles will be split into three groups: one gets electroacupuncture plus sta…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Dexiong Han • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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Pepper patch could soothe teen nerve pain without pills
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests whether a capsaicin 8% patch (made from chili pepper extract) can reduce chronic nerve pain in teenagers aged 12 to 17 who have had pain for over 3 months after surgery or injury. Half the teens get the real patch, the other half get a placebo dressing. Pain leve…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: University Hospital, Brest • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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Could light therapy ease nerve pain from childhood cancer treatment?
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests whether a six-week at-home light therapy program is practical and helpful for childhood cancer survivors who have nerve pain or numbness from chemotherapy. Twenty survivors aged 5 and older will use a light therapy device on their symptoms for 15 minutes, three d…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Yale University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:07 UTC
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New exercise method may soothe chronic neck pain
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests a special exercise program (neuromuscular re-education) against standard therapy for people with cervical radiculopathy, a condition causing neck pain, numbness, and weakness in one arm. Researchers will measure pain, neck movement, and daily function in 52 adult…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Riphah International University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:07 UTC
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Squeeze away chemo pain: gloves and boots may stop nerve damage
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests special gloves and boots that gently squeeze the hands and feet during chemotherapy. The pressure may reduce how much chemo reaches the nerves, possibly preventing pain and numbness. About 142 adults with cancer will try the devices to see if they help avoid nerv…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Luminate Medical, Inc. • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:06 UTC
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New combo therapy aims to calm face pain attacks
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis early-stage study tests whether an injection of RP-008 followed by a daily varenicline pill is safe and can reduce pain for people with trigeminal neuralgia, a condition causing severe facial pain attacks. About 24 adults aged 18-80 with classic or idiopathic trigeminal neur…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Kriya Therapeutics, Inc. • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:05 UTC
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Nerve block shot could ease Long-COVID brain fog and fatigue?
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests if a nerve block injection in the neck can reduce long-COVID symptoms like fatigue, brain fog, and heart palpitations. About 78 adults with post-COVID condition will get either the real block or a fake injection to see if it helps. The goal is to find a safe, eff…
Phase: PHASE4 • Sponsor: University Health Network, Toronto • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:05 UTC
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Which nerve technique wins for sciatica? new trial aims to find out
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study compares two types of nerve-stretching exercises (tensioner and slider) for people with sciatica. Eighty participants with leg pain lasting 3 to 12 months will receive one of the techniques plus standard physical therapy. Researchers will measure pain, disability, and …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Ibadat International University, Islamabad • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:04 UTC
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Ultrasound may replace X-Ray for back pain injections, new trial hopes
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis trial tests if using ultrasound to guide a nerve root injection works as well as the standard X-ray method for treating lower back and leg pain from irritated nerves. Sixty-four adults aged 18 to 75 will receive one injection of steroid and numbing medicine, then be followed…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Tanta University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:03 UTC
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Laser light offers hope for chemo nerve pain in new trial
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests whether shining a special laser light on painful areas can reduce nerve pain caused by chemotherapy. About 70 cancer survivors with lasting nerve pain will receive either real or placebo laser treatments. The goal is to see if this safe, non-drug approach can imp…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Institut du Cancer de Montpellier - Val d'Aurelle • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:03 UTC
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Can a device zap chemo nerve pain? new trial aims to find out
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests whether scrambler therapy, a device that sends electrical signals to the skin, can reduce pain, numbness, and tingling from chemotherapy-induced peripheral neuropathy. About 90 adults with persistent nerve pain will receive either real or sham treatment for 10 se…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Case Comprehensive Cancer Center • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:03 UTC
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Hydrogel cap aims to ease pain after nerve surgery
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study is tracking 1,000 people who have received or will receive the Allay Hydrogel Cap, a gel device placed during nerve surgery to protect the nerve ending. Researchers are collecting real-world data on pain levels, medication use, and complications to see how safe and hel…
Sponsor: Tulavi Therapeutics,Inc. • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:03 UTC
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Virtual workouts may ease chemo nerve damage
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests whether a 10-week virtual exercise program can reduce nerve pain and improve daily activities in cancer survivors who have persistent nerve damage from chemotherapy. About 240 participants will either receive the program or usual care. The program includes person…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: University Health Network, Toronto • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:02 UTC
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Could a diaphragm release ease your neck pain?
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests whether a hands-on technique that releases the diaphragm can reduce neck pain and improve movement in people with cervical radiculopathy (a pinched nerve in the neck). Forty adults with neck pain for at least two months will receive either standard physical thera…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Riphah International University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:02 UTC
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New ER procedure could ease sciatica pain in minutes
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study compares a targeted nerve block injection to usual pain treatment for people with sudden sciatica in the emergency department. About 100 adults will be randomly assigned to receive either the nerve block or standard care. Researchers will measure pain levels and walkin…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of California, San Francisco • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:02 UTC
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Sham surgery showdown: is carpal tunnel release just a placebo?
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests whether standard carpal tunnel surgery—cutting a ligament in the wrist—actually relieves symptoms like numbness and pain better than a pretend surgery where the ligament is not cut. About 180 adults with carpal tunnel syndrome will be randomly assigned to real or…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Helsinki University Central Hospital • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:01 UTC
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New pill could ease diabetic nerve pain in landmark trial
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis Phase 2 trial tests an experimental oral drug called VX-993 for pain caused by diabetic peripheral neuropathy, a common complication of diabetes. About 300 adults with type 1 or type 2 diabetes and nerve pain in both legs for at least a year will receive VX-993, pregabalin (…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Vertex Pharmaceuticals Incorporated • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:01 UTC
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Can a headset tune out caregiver stress? new trial aims to find out
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis pilot study tests whether a device called Cereset Research can help caregivers of people with dementia who feel stressed, anxious, or have trouble sleeping. The device plays tones that echo the brain's own rhythms, aiming to improve heart rate variability and reduce stress. …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Wake Forest University Health Sciences • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:00 UTC
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Chill out chemo nerve pain: cold wraps plus compression tested in new trial
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests whether using cold wraps plus compression (cryocompression) on hands and feet during chemotherapy can reduce nerve damage (peripheral neuropathy) in people with gynecologic cancer. About 190 participants will be randomly assigned to receive either cryocompression…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Duke University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:00 UTC
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Magnetic pulses may soothe chemo nerve pain in cancer survivors
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests whether a non-invasive brain stimulation technique called repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (rTMS) can reduce nerve pain caused by chemotherapy in breast and gynecologic cancer survivors. About 19 women who have persistent pain after chemo will receive…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Utah • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:00 UTC
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Can a 20-Minute brain zap ease nerve pain?
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis small study tests whether a gentle, non-invasive brain stimulation technique called tACS can reduce nerve pain in people with spinal cord injury. Fourteen participants will receive either real or sham stimulation for 20 minutes. Researchers will measure pain levels and heart…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: The University of Texas Health Science Center, Houston • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:00 UTC
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Stitch spring offers new hope for dry eyes in facial palsy
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis early study tests a new spring made from surgical stitches to help people with facial nerve palsy close their eyelid. The spring is placed under the skin near the eyelid center, without attaching to bone. Ten adults who cannot blink due to nerve damage will try it, aiming to…
Phase: EARLY_PHASE1 • Sponsor: University of Alberta • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:00 UTC
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New shot aims to quiet chemo nerve pain
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests an injected drug called Halneuron to see if it can safely reduce nerve pain caused by chemotherapy. About 240 adults who have nerve pain from platinum or taxane chemo will receive either Halneuron or a placebo shot. The goal is to measure pain relief, sleep, fati…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Dogwood Therapeutics Inc. • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:00 UTC
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Exercise eases menopause symptoms and boosts heart health in new study
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests whether a structured exercise program can improve heart rate variability (a measure of heart health), reduce menopausal symptoms, and enhance sleep and quality of life in postmenopausal women aged 45 to 65. Forty women will either join a supervised 12-week exerci…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Fenerbahce University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:00 UTC
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Vibrating away chemo pain: simple hand device tested in new study
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis small pilot study tests whether using a hand-held vibration device for just 3 minutes each day can safely reduce nerve pain and numbness in the hands caused by chemotherapy. Sixteen adults who finished chemotherapy at least 60 days ago will try the therapy at home. The main …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Indiana University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:39 UTC
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Phone-Based rehab aims to get COVID-19 survivors back on their feet
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests a home-based exercise program for people who were hospitalized with severe COVID-19. Participants use a smartphone app to guide them through high-intensity interval training and other exercises. The goal is to see if this approach improves walking ability, fitnes…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Duke University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:38 UTC
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Do steroid shots work as well for carpal tunnel in diabetics?
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study will give a steroid and numbing injection to 60 people with carpal tunnel syndrome, half of whom also have type 2 diabetes. Researchers will track pain, nerve function, and hand strength for 12 weeks to see if the diabetes group recovers as well as those without diabet…
Sponsor: Haydarpasa Numune Training and Research Hospital • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:38 UTC
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Can closing your eyes help you walk better? new rehab trial for nerve disorder
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests whether balance rehabilitation that changes how patients see (closing eyes, using a mask, or projecting moving dots) can improve walking stability better than standard rehab with eyes open. It includes 40 adults with chronic nerve damage who have trouble with bal…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Assistance Publique - Hôpitaux de Paris • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:38 UTC
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New hope for amputees: nerve surgery may ease phantom limb pain
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study looks at two types of nerve surgery to treat stubborn pain after amputation (phantom limb pain and stump pain). About 98 adults who have had pain for at least 6 months and haven't had prior pain surgery will be followed for 2 years. The goal is to see if either surgery…
Sponsor: Leiden University Medical Center • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:37 UTC
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Sham surgery showdown: is the knife worth it for sciatica?
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests whether a common back operation (microdiscectomy) actually relieves sciatica leg pain better than a pretend surgery. 122 adults with a herniated disc and persistent leg pain will be randomly assigned to get either the real operation or a sham procedure. Neither t…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Helsinki University Central Hospital • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:37 UTC
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New painkiller aims to cut nausea after brain surgery
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study compares two painkillers given through a patient-controlled pump after brain surgery. The goal is to see if oliceridine causes less nausea than the standard drug sufentanil. 174 adults having surgery near the base of the skull will be randomly assigned to one of the tw…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Xuanwu Hospital, Beijing • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:36 UTC
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Which stretch works best for piriformis pain? new study aims to find out
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests two stretching techniques—post-isometric relaxation and active isolated stretching—in 40 adults with piriformis syndrome, a condition that causes buttock and hip pain. Over two weeks, participants will receive six sessions of one stretch type plus standard physio…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Foundation University Islamabad • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:36 UTC
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New gel and stretching combo aims to ease nerve pain in knee arthritis
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests whether a gel containing pregabalin, applied through the skin using ultrasound (phonophoresis), combined with calf muscle stretching, can reduce nerve pain and improve walking in people with grade III knee osteoarthritis. The trial includes 35 adults aged 40-70 w…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Faisalabad • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:36 UTC
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New pill could ease diabetic nerve pain without opioids
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis phase 3 trial tests suzetrigine, an experimental oral drug, for pain caused by diabetic peripheral neuropathy. About 734 adults with diabetes and nerve pain in their legs for at least a year will receive either the drug or a placebo. The main goal is to see if suzetrigine re…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Vertex Pharmaceuticals Incorporated • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:35 UTC
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Can a mask that pulses light and sound ease chronic pain?
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests a device called the Sana Pain Reliever, a mask with earbuds that delivers pulses of light and sound for 15 minutes at a time. Researchers want to see if it can reduce chronic pain and improve sleep in people with post-treatment Lyme disease syndrome. The trial in…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:34 UTC
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Zapping the scalp and leg may help stroke patients walk better
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study is testing whether combining two types of electrical stimulation can help people who have had a stroke lift their toes while walking. Participants will receive mild electrical currents on their scalp and leg while doing walking exercises. The goal is to see if this com…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Saint Joseph's University, Philadelphia • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:34 UTC
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New pill combo aims to ease stubborn shingles nerve pain
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests whether a new tablet called Y-4, which combines two drugs (pregabalin and riluzole), can better relieve postherpetic neuralgia—persistent nerve pain after shingles—compared to pregabalin alone. About 160 adults in China will take either Y-4 or pregabalin for 14 w…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Neurodawn Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd. • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:34 UTC
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Needle zap for sciatica: new study tests quick fix for leg pain
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests whether a single 30-minute session of electrical nerve stimulation (PENS) can quickly reduce sciatica pain and improve daily function. 88 adults with long-term sciatica will be randomly assigned to receive PENS, TENS (skin patches), dry needling, or a placebo. Re…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Universidad Complutense de Madrid • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:34 UTC
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New Needle-Free treatment may ease chronic neck and arm pain
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests a non-invasive treatment called ultrasound-guided transcutaneous pulsed radiofrequency (TCPRF) for people with cervical radiculopathy, a condition causing neck, shoulder, and arm pain. Thirty-two adults with symptoms lasting over six weeks will receive either TCP…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Shin Kong Wu Ho-Su Memorial Hospital • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:33 UTC
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Which painkiller works best for frozen shoulder? new study aims to find out
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study is testing whether different types of NSAIDs (like ibuprofen, diclofenac, and meloxicam) work better for specific pain types in people with frozen shoulder. 120 adults with shoulder pain and stiffness will take one of these drugs along with home exercises for two weeks…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Konya Beyhekim Training and Research Hospital • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:33 UTC
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Early drug may ease nerve pain after spinal injury
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests whether giving calcitonin early after a spinal cord injury can lower the chance or severity of nerve pain. About 126 adults with a recent spinal injury will receive either calcitonin or a placebo. Researchers will track pain levels and side effects for up to a ye…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Tanta University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:33 UTC
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New study: do targeted injections unfreeze stiff shoulders?
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study looks at whether adding ultrasound-guided shoulder injections to a home exercise program can reduce pain and improve movement in people with frozen shoulder. About 68 adults with chronic shoulder pain will receive either one type of injection or a combination, and be f…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Konya Beyhekim Training and Research Hospital • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:32 UTC
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New needle therapy could ease sciatica without drugs
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests whether a treatment called Percutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation (PENS), combined with exercise, can reduce pain and improve quality of life in people with long-term sciatica. 88 adults with chronic leg pain from sciatica will be randomly assigned to receive …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Universidad Complutense de Madrid • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:32 UTC
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Could a cannabis oil ease chemo nerve damage?
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis pilot study is testing whether a commercially available CBG/CBD oil is safe and can help reduce nerve pain, numbness, and tingling caused by platinum-based chemotherapy. Twelve adults with gastrointestinal cancers who have completed chemotherapy will take the oil under the t…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Milton S. Hershey Medical Center • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:32 UTC
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New twist on old muscle relaxant aims to ease sciatica pain in days
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests whether a modified version of the muscle relaxant metaxalone (640 mg) can reduce low back and leg pain in people with acute sciatica or spinal stenosis. Fifty adults aged 18 to 80 with new-onset pain will take either the drug or a placebo for 7 days. Researchers …
Phase: PHASE4 • Sponsor: Primus Pharmaceuticals • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:31 UTC
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New drug combo may speed up pain relief for leg surgery patients
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study compares two numbing drug recipes for a nerve block given before leg surgery. One group gets a mix of lidocaine and bupivacaine, while the other gets bupivacaine alone. Researchers want to see which combination works faster and provides better pain control after the op…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Ataturk University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:31 UTC
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Can simple foot exercises prevent falls in diabetics?
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests two types of foot and ankle exercises to see which one better helps balance, walking, and fall risk in people with diabetic peripheral neuropathy (nerve damage in the feet). Researchers will compare exercises for the small muscles in the foot with 3D ankle-foot e…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Riphah International University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:30 UTC
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New hope for nerve pain: brain zaps and VR mirrors join forces
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests whether combining brain stimulation (rTMS) with virtual reality mirror therapy can reduce hard-to-treat nerve pain. 64 adults with chronic neuropathic pain that hasn't responded to drugs will receive either real or sham mirror therapy alongside rTMS. The goal is …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de Saint Etienne • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:30 UTC
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Could a simple leg movement ease sciatica pain? new trial investigates
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests whether adding mechanical lumbar traction to a specific spinal mobilization technique (SMWLM) provides better pain relief and function than the mobilization alone for people with lumbar radiculopathy (sciatica). Thirty-two adults with a confirmed disc bulge will …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Khyber Medical University Peshawar • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:30 UTC
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Can simple exercises cure your 'Dead Butt'? new study investigates
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study compares two exercise approaches for dead butt syndrome, a condition where the gluteal muscles become inactive, causing pain and discomfort. Forty participants will be randomly assigned to either gluteal activation exercises alone or combined with core strengthening. T…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Riphah International University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:30 UTC
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Simple leg twist may ease sciatica pain, new study hopes to prove
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests whether adding a specific leg-rotation technique to standard physical therapy can better relieve sciatica caused by disc problems in the lower back. Researchers will measure pain, flexibility, and daily function in 70 adults aged 18 to 50. The goal is to see if t…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Hail • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:30 UTC
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Could rebreathing your own breath stop the dizziness?
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study looks at whether a simple device that makes you breathe in a little extra carbon dioxide (CO2) can help raise blood pressure in people with a condition called neurogenic orthostatic hypotension (nOH). People with nOH get dizzy or even faint when they stand up because t…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Calgary • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:30 UTC
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Mouthguard study aims to soothe jaw and neck pain
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study looks at whether a custom mouthguard (occlusal splint) can reduce pain and improve muscle function in people with teeth grinding (bruxism) and related jaw and neck muscle pain. About 40 adults will be split into two groups: one gets the mouthguard right away, the other…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Istanbul University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:29 UTC
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Caregiver massage app aims to soothe chemo nerve pain
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests whether a mobile app can teach family caregivers safe massage techniques to help cancer survivors with long-term nerve pain and numbness caused by chemotherapy. About 300 participants (survivors and their caregivers) will use the app at home. The goal is to reduc…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Mayo Clinic • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:29 UTC
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New drug aims to stop the dizziness of standing up
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests a new drug called CST-3056 in 12 adults with neurogenic orthostatic hypotension (a sharp drop in blood pressure when standing) caused by Parkinson's disease or pure autonomic failure. The goal is to see if the drug can improve blood pressure and reduce symptoms l…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: CuraSen Therapeutics, Inc. • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:29 UTC
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Could a Low-Dose opioid blocker ease diabetic nerve pain without the risks?
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests whether low-dose naltrexone (LDN) can safely reduce pain from diabetic neuropathy, a common complication of diabetes. Thirty-five adults who have not found relief from standard treatments will receive LDN and a placebo in random order. The goal is to see if LDN o…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:29 UTC
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New device aims to calm stress and sleeplessness without drugs
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests a device called Cereset Research to see if it can improve how the body handles stress, anxiety, and insomnia. About 200 adults with these symptoms will use the device while researchers measure heart rate and blood pressure changes. The goal is to find a non-drug …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Wake Forest University Health Sciences • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:29 UTC
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New combo therapy aims to zap nerve pain and boost mobility
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests whether combining spinal cord stimulation with a rehabilitation program can reduce chronic nerve pain in the legs and improve physical function. Ten adults aged 18-60 with nerve pain lasting over 6 months will receive the treatment bundle. The goal is to see if t…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Oslo University Hospital • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:29 UTC
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Burst of hope: new brain stimulation tackles stubborn pain
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests a new type of deep brain stimulation called 'Burst-DBS' for people with long-term facial pain or pain after a stroke. Twenty adults will have electrodes placed in the thalamus (a pain-related brain area) and try both standard and burst stimulation patterns. The g…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Insel Gruppe AG, University Hospital Bern • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:29 UTC
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Eye drops from cord blood could soothe nerve pain
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests whether eye drops made from cord blood plasma can reduce pain in people with long-term nerve-related eye pain. Twenty adults with persistent eye pain and abnormal corneal nerves will receive the drops. Researchers will measure pain levels and nerve health to see …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Singapore Eye Research Institute • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:29 UTC
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Vibration vs. cooling spray: which eases injection pain best?
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study compares three methods to reduce pain during corticosteroid injections for arthritis, tendinopathy, or nerve compression in the hand, wrist, or elbow: no anesthesia, a vibrating device, or a cooling spray. Each participant will receive two of the three methods to see w…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: The University of Texas Medical Branch, Galveston • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:29 UTC
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Magic mushrooms tested for depression in veterans with spinal injuries
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests whether psilocybin (the active ingredient in magic mushrooms) is safe and tolerable for veterans with spinal cord injury who also have depression. Thirty participants will receive low, medium, or high doses and be monitored for side effects like pain, muscle spas…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: James J. Peters Veterans Affairs Medical Center • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:29 UTC
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New shot trio battles shingles nerve pain: exosomes, PRP, or steroids?
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests three different injections—exosomes, platelet-rich plasma (PRP), and steroids—to see which best eases long-term nerve pain after shingles. 45 adults with pain lasting at least 3 months will get four treatments every two weeks. Researchers will measure pain, quali…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Zagazig University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:29 UTC
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Diet vs. drugs: Plant-Based eating tested for diabetic nerve pain
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests whether a whole-food, plant-based diet (no added oils) can reduce painful diabetic neuropathy better than standard medication. Forty adults with type 2 diabetes and nerve pain will be randomly assigned to either the diet or medication optimization. The main goal …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: AdventHealth • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:25 UTC
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Spinal stimulation may steady blood pressure in paralyzed patients
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests if a non-invasive spinal cord stimulation can improve blood pressure control in people with chronic spinal cord injury. Researchers will place electrodes on the skin over the spinal cord and stimulate different sites to see which works best. The goal is to help p…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Louisville • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:24 UTC
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CBD oil put to the test for diabetic nerve pain relief
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis pilot study is testing whether CBD oil can help reduce pain and nerve damage in people with diabetic peripheral neuropathy (DPN). About 20 adults with mild to moderate DPN will receive either CBD or a placebo for 6 weeks. The goal is to see if CBD is safe and effective, and …
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Florida A&M University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:24 UTC
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Nose injection could ease debilitating face pain for days
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests whether injecting a long-lasting numbing medication (Exparel) into the side of the nose can reduce severe face and headache pain. About 15 adults with conditions like migraine or cluster headache will receive either the drug or a placebo, then switch groups. The …
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Stanford University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:24 UTC
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New Hands-On treatment may ease piriformis pain without drugs
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests a gentle, hands-on technique called Strain-Counterstrain for people with pain from the piriformis muscle. Thirty adults with a tender spot in that muscle will receive a passive leg maneuver held for 90 seconds. Researchers will measure changes in pain threshold a…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Loma Linda University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:23 UTC
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Zapping pain without needles: new device trial for nerve pain
Symptom relief Recruiting nowStanford University is testing a non-invasive device that uses pulsed radiofrequency to treat chronic nerve pain after injury. The device sends magnetic pulses through the skin to target the affected nerve. This Phase 2/3 trial will enroll 95 adults to see if the treatment reduce…
Phase: PHASE2, PHASE3 • Sponsor: Stanford University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:23 UTC
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New botox rival daxxify tested for eye and face spasms
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests DaxibotulinumtoxinA (Daxxify) in 40 adults with benign essential blepharospasm (uncontrollable eye blinking) or hemifacial spasm (one-sided face twitching). Participants who previously used Botox will switch to Daxxify to see if it works as well or better. The ma…
Phase: PHASE4 • Sponsor: Montefiore Medical Center • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:23 UTC
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Can vitamins ease carpal tunnel pain after surgery? new study seeks answers
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests whether taking a combination of alpha-lipoic acid, vitamin E, and vitamin B after carpal tunnel surgery can reduce pain, numbness, and improve hand function. About 84 adults with carpal tunnel syndrome will receive either the supplement combo or a comparator, and…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Hospital Universiti Sains Malaysia • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:23 UTC
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Hope for schwannomatosis pain: new drug trial launches
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests two experimental drugs, siltuximab and erenumab, to see if they can safely reduce chronic pain in people with schwannomatosis, a condition that causes painful nerve tumors. About 40 adults with moderate-to-severe pain will receive either a drug or a placebo. The …
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Massachusetts General Hospital • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:23 UTC
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New needle combo may ease carpal tunnel pain without surgery
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests if combining two needle-based treatments works better than either alone for carpal tunnel syndrome. The treatments are a needle release of a wrist ligament and a dextrose (sugar water) injection around the nerve. The study will include 102 adults with moderate to…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Shin Kong Wu Ho-Su Memorial Hospital • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:23 UTC
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Could a chili pepper cream soothe diabetic foot pain?
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis early-stage trial tests whether a cream made from a modified form of capsaicin (the stuff that makes chili peppers hot) can reduce foot pain in people with diabetic neuropathy. About 80 participants will apply the cream or a placebo to their feet twice a day for two weeks an…
Phase: EARLY_PHASE1 • Sponsor: Carilion Clinic • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:10 UTC
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Can tiny needles soothe dry eyes after facial paralysis?
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests whether intradermal acupuncture (tiny needles placed under the skin) can improve eye surface symptoms like dryness and irritation in people with long-term facial paralysis. Researchers will compare the real acupuncture to a placebo needle in 78 adults aged 18-65.…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: The First Affiliated Hospital of Zhejiang Chinese Medical University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:09 UTC
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Can tai chi and acupuncture soothe chemo nerve damage? new study investigates
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis pilot study tests whether Tai Chi, alpha-lipoic acid supplements, and acupuncture can help ease chemotherapy-induced peripheral neuropathy (nerve pain, numbness, tingling) in people with gastrointestinal cancer. About 60 participants will try one or more of these approaches …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Sidney Kimmel Comprehensive Cancer Center at Thomas Jefferson University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:08 UTC
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Neck stretching may beat placebo for pinched nerve pain
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests whether an intensive five-day neck traction program reduces pain and disability from cervical radiculopathy (a pinched nerve in the neck) better than a placebo traction. 206 adults with the condition will be randomly assigned to real or placebo traction. The goal…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Centre Hospitalier Departemental Vendee • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:08 UTC
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Chill out chemo pain: new device may stop nerve damage
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests a device that cools and squeezes the arms and legs during chemotherapy to prevent nerve damage, which can cause numbness, tingling, and pain. Fifty adults with breast or gynecologic cancer receiving taxane chemo will wear the device during infusions. Researchers …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Dana-Farber Cancer Institute • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:07 UTC
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New pill HRS-2129 aims to ease diabetic nerve pain
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests a new drug called HRS-2129 in 168 Chinese adults with diabetic peripheral neuropathic pain (nerve pain from diabetes). Participants will receive either HRS-2129, a placebo, or the standard drug pregabalin to see if HRS-2129 reduces pain better than placebo. The t…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Shandong Suncadia Medicine Co., Ltd. • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:07 UTC
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Could early radiation zap away facial pain for good?
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests whether giving Gamma Knife radiation early—within 2 years of diagnosis—can provide better pain relief for trigeminal neuralgia than waiting. About 80 adults with classic or idiopathic TN will be assigned to early treatment or standard care. Researchers will track…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: University of Alberta • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:07 UTC
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Tiny implant zaps away chronic joint pain in early trial
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis early study tests a small device that sends gentle electrical pulses to nerves to relieve severe, long-lasting knee, elbow, or shoulder pain. About 30 adults with chronic pain will first try a temporary implant for up to 8 hours. If it works well, they can get a permanent ve…
Phase: EARLY_PHASE1 • Sponsor: Nervonik • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:06 UTC
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Could a common steroid plus ibuprofen ease shooting back pain faster?
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study looks at whether adding a short course of dexamethasone (a steroid) to standard ibuprofen treatment can improve pain and disability in people with acute radicular low back pain (pain that shoots from the back down the leg). About 132 adults visiting the emergency depar…
Phase: PHASE4 • Sponsor: Montefiore Medical Center • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:06 UTC
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Laser therapy may speed up Bell's palsy recovery
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study compares how different laser frequencies affect nerve recovery in people with Bell's palsy, a condition that causes sudden facial paralysis. Researchers will measure nerve signals in the face before and after treatment. The goal is to find which laser setting works bes…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Kafrelsheikh University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:05 UTC
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New combo aims to keep opioids out of carpal tunnel recovery
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests whether using a long-acting local anesthetic called Exparel, along with education about opioids, can help people avoid taking opioid painkillers after carpal tunnel release surgery. About 64 adults with carpal tunnel syndrome will be split into two groups: one ge…
Phase: PHASE4 • Sponsor: Kettering Health Network • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:05 UTC
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VR eye workouts could help people with eye nerve damage move their eyes better
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests whether doing eye exercises in virtual reality can help people with certain eye nerve palsies move their eyes more. The VR scene moves with the person's head while they do visual tasks. The goal is to see if this improves eye movement range. The study involves 40…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Kevin Houston • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:04 UTC
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Could a sleep apnea machine fix blood pressure swings in nerve disease?
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study looks at whether using a CPAP machine (a device that gently blows air through a mask) can safely lower high blood pressure when lying down at night and help reduce dizziness upon standing in people with autonomic failure. About 59 adults aged 40-80 with conditions like…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Vanderbilt University Medical Center • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:04 UTC
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New gel may offer relief for persistent carpal tunnel pain
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests a gel called DYNAVISC placed around the nerve during repeat carpal tunnel surgery to see if it reduces pain and tingling better than standard surgery alone. About 50 adults with ongoing hand pain after a prior carpal tunnel release will take part. Results are mea…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: FzioMed • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:04 UTC
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Can a skin scaffold boost nerve repair in fingertip injuries?
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests whether wrapping a stitched finger nerve with MatriDerm, a collagen-elastin matrix normally used for skin healing, improves sensation recovery. Seventy people with traumatic finger nerve cuts will be randomly assigned to receive either standard nerve stitching al…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de Nice • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:04 UTC
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Could simple neck exercises after a steroid shot double your pain relief?
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study looks at whether adding an eight-week home exercise program after a steroid injection helps people with long-term neck and arm pain more than the injection alone. About 60 adults with chronic cervical radiculopathy will be randomly assigned to one of two groups. The go…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Necmettin Erbakan University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:03 UTC
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Virtual reality hypnosis offers new hope for HIV pain relief
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study is testing a self-hypnosis program that runs on a virtual reality headset to help people with HIV manage chronic pain. About 25 adults with HIV and long-term pain will use the software at home for 21 days. Researchers will check if it is safe, easy to use, and if it he…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:03 UTC
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At-home treatments may bring back smell for long COVID sufferers
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests two at-home treatments—smell training and a gentle nerve stimulation device—for people with long COVID who have lost or distorted their sense of smell. About 145 adults will do daily sessions at home and attend three clinic visits over 12 weeks. The goal is to se…
Phase: PHASE2, PHASE3 • Sponsor: Medical University of South Carolina • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:03 UTC
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Magnetic zap to the feet may steady shaky legs in diabetic seniors
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests whether adding peripheral magnetic stimulation to balance exercises can lower fall risk in older adults with diabetic polyneuropathy. Forty participants will receive either real or sham magnetic pulses to their feet while doing balance training. The goal is to se…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Queen Savang Vadhana Memorial Hospital, Thailand • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:02 UTC
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Pepper patch takes on pills for chemo nerve pain
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis phase 3 trial compares a capsaicin patch (applied once) to the daily pill duloxetine for treating painful nerve damage caused by chemotherapy. About 274 people whose nerve pain persists at least a month after chemo will be randomly assigned to one treatment. The goal is to s…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Institut Cancerologie de l'Ouest • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:02 UTC
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New hope for diabetic nerve pain: experimental drug enters phase 2 trial
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests whether a new drug called LY4065967 can safely reduce nerve pain in people with diabetes. About 150 adults with diabetic nerve pain in their legs for at least 6 months will receive either the study drug or a placebo. The main goal is to see if the drug lowers ave…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Eli Lilly and Company • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:00 UTC
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New gel could ease chemo nerve pain without addiction risks
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests a gel called VMD-3866 for pain from chemotherapy-induced peripheral neuropathy (CIPN). It is applied to the skin and works by blocking pain signals in nerves. The trial includes 16 adults with stable CIPN pain for at least 3 months. Researchers compare the gel to…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: VM Therapeutics LLC • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:00 UTC
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Can magnetic pulses ease nerve pain and fibromyalgia?
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests a non-invasive brain stimulation technique called deep rTMS to see if it can reduce chronic pain from nerve damage or fibromyalgia. About 70 adults with daily pain will receive either real or fake (sham) treatment over 3 months. The goal is to measure pain relief…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Nadine ATTAL • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:00 UTC
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Pre-Surgery balance training may steady patients with brain tumors
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests whether doing balance exercises (called PREHAB) for three weeks before surgery or radiation can improve stability in people with vestibular schwannoma, a non-cancerous brain tumor that affects balance. About 36 adults with small tumors will be assigned to either …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Medical College of Wisconsin • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:00 UTC
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Fasting before chemo: a new way to ease side effects?
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study looks at whether alternate day fasting (eating very little every other day) before chemotherapy can help reduce side effects and improve quality of life for women with ovarian, endometrial, or uterine cancer. About 30 women who have had surgery and are about to start c…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Northwestern University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:00 UTC
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Can a Thigh-Worn sensor outsmart dizziness questionnaires?
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study explores whether a small accelerometer worn on the thigh can objectively measure how well treatments work for neurogenic orthostatic hypotension—a condition causing dizziness and fainting upon standing. Participants wear the device for one week on placebo and one week …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Vanderbilt University Medical Center • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 04, 2026 00:00 UTC
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NIH launches study to uncover link between infections and mitochondrial disease
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study at the National Institutes of Health looks at how infections can worsen symptoms in people with mitochondrial disease, a group of disorders that affect energy production in cells. Researchers will evaluate participants' immune systems through blood tests, physical exam…
Sponsor: National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 04, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Scientists launch deep dive into rare metabolic disease MMA
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study aims to learn more about methylmalonic acidemia (MMA) and related disorders by observing people with these conditions over time. Researchers will track complications, perform tests like blood draws and MRIs, and look for new genetic causes. The goal is to better unders…
Sponsor: National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 04, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Massive study seeks answers for rare inherited nerve diseases
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study aims to learn more about rare inherited disorders that affect the brain, spinal cord, muscles, and nerves. Researchers will collect medical history, perform exams, and run genetic tests on up to 3,500 participants. No new treatments are tested; the goal is to better un…
Sponsor: National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 04, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could a cancer drug quiet overactive adrenal hormones? a new study investigates.
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis pilot study looks at how belzutifan, a drug already used for some tumors, changes the production of adrenaline-like hormones in people with pheochromocytoma and paraganglioma (PPGL). Over 5 days, researchers measure key substances in the hormone-making process to see if belz…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 04, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Scientists dive deep into endocrine tumors to unlock molecular secrets
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study enrolls people with endocrine tumors (such as thyroid, parathyroid, adrenal, or pancreatic tumors) who are scheduled for surgery or biopsy. Researchers collect samples of the tumor, nearby healthy tissue, blood, and urine to analyze genetic and molecular changes. The g…
Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 04, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Rare nasal cancer under the microscope: new study aims to unlock secrets
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study is following children and adults with olfactory neuroblastoma, a rare cancer of the nasal cavity, to learn more about how the disease behaves over time. Researchers will collect medical records, blood samples, and survey responses from 525 participants to track symptom…
Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 02, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New study seeks to uncover links between ALS and dementia
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study screens 360 adults with neurodegenerative disorders like ALS, frontotemporal dementia, and progressive supranuclear palsy. Researchers will use medical history, physical exams, memory tests, movement analysis, MRI scans, and other tests to find common features and diff…
Sponsor: National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 02, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Simple blood test may predict nerve block success for chronic pain sufferers
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study will check if certain blood markers can predict how well a nerve block procedure works for people with nerve pain. Researchers will measure pain levels and blood inflammation markers before and after the procedure in 120 adults. The goal is to see if these blood tests …
Sponsor: Ankara City Hospital Bilkent • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 01, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Brain stimulation for nerve pain: scientists map electrode placement to improve relief
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at how the location of brain-stimulating electrodes affects pain relief in adults with long-term nerve pain that hasn't improved with other treatments. Researchers will use brain scans to see which areas are activated and how that relates to pain reduction. The g…
Sponsor: Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de Nice • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 01, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Why do some ICU survivors never regain strength? new study aims to find out
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study follows 209 adults who survived a stay in the intensive care unit (ICU) for sepsis or respiratory failure. Researchers will track their muscle strength, physical function, and cellular markers over a year to understand why some patients recover while others do not. The…
Sponsor: Esther Dupont-Versteegden • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 28, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Researchers track nerve pain in ankle fracture patients
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study follows 250 people who had ankle fractures to see how many develop nerve-related chronic pain after the bone heals. Participants answer pain questionnaires and undergo simple sensory tests. The goal is to better understand this type of pain, not to test any new treatme…
Sponsor: Indiana University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 28, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Hidden heart risk: study aims to catch deadly protein buildup before symptoms start
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study is looking for early signs of heart amyloidosis in Black adults who carry a specific gene change (V122I TTR) that raises their risk. Researchers will use heart MRI scans and blood tests to detect protein buildup before symptoms appear. The goal is to find ways to diagn…
Sponsor: University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 28, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Millions of unpaid caregivers: study tracks hidden health toll
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study follows 2,800 unpaid caregivers of people with chronic conditions like diabetes or inherited disorders. Researchers will survey and interview caregivers over up to 5 years to track changes in their health, stress, and social support. The goal is to understand how careg…
Sponsor: National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 28, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Scientists seek clues to fungal infections in immune system study
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study aims to understand why some people are more prone to fungal infections, especially from Candida yeast. Researchers will collect blood, saliva, urine, and tissue samples from people with immune disorders, their family members, and healthy volunteers. No treatment is giv…
Sponsor: National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:03 UTC
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Massive global study to track rare heart and nerve disease in real life
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study will follow about 1,850 people with ATTR amyloidosis, a rare disease that affects the heart and nerves. Researchers will collect information on patients' health, treatments, and outcomes over time to better understand the disease and how current therapies work in every…
Sponsor: AstraZeneca • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:02 UTC
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New study aims to map neurofibromatosis in russian adults
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study collects information from 200 adults in Russia who have neurofibromatosis type 1 (NF1) with plexiform neurofibromas. Researchers will look at patients' age, symptoms, and medical history to better understand the disease. No new treatments are being tested; the goal is …
Sponsor: AstraZeneca • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:02 UTC
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Painless muscle test could change how we track nerve diseases
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study is testing a new, painless device called electrical impedance myography (EIM) to measure muscle health. Researchers will use it on healthy volunteers and people with neuromuscular diseases to see how well it works compared to standard tests like ultrasound and nerve st…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:02 UTC
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NF2 patients wanted for Decade-Long observation study
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study follows 269 people with neurofibromatosis type 2 (NF2) for up to 10 years to learn how the disease progresses. Participants will have yearly exams, MRI scans, hearing tests, and blood draws. The goal is to understand tumor growth, hearing loss, and speech or swallowing…
Sponsor: National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:02 UTC
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Blood tests could guide oxygen therapy for severe brain injury
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at whether certain proteins in the blood can help doctors monitor severe traumatic brain injury and predict who might benefit from hyperbaric oxygen therapy. Researchers will analyze blood samples from 150 patients already enrolled in a larger trial testing diffe…
Sponsor: University of Michigan • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:01 UTC
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New study monitors Eplontersen's effects during pregnancy and nursing
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study follows up to 10 pregnant or breastfeeding individuals with transthyretin amyloidosis who have taken eplontersen, along with their infants. Researchers will track pregnancy complications, birth defects, and infant health during the first year of life. The goal is to de…
Sponsor: AstraZeneca • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:01 UTC
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Nerve freezing before chest surgery: safe years later?
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study follows 50 children who had a nerve-freezing procedure (cryoneurolysis) before surgery to correct a sunken chest (pectus excavatum). Researchers check for long-term nerve pain, quality of life, and sensory recovery using questionnaires. The goal is to see if the pain r…
Sponsor: Papa Giovanni XXIII Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:01 UTC
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Smartphone camera aims to spot foot ulcers before they start
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study will give 100 adults with diabetes a thermal camera that attaches to their smartphone to take daily pictures of their feet. The goal is to collect temperature data and see if hot spots can predict where foot ulcers might form. Participants will use the device at home f…
Sponsor: Diabetis JSC • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:01 UTC
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Hunt for hidden cancer genes: families needed to unlock hereditary secrets
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study aims to discover new genes that may cause certain cancers to run in families. Researchers will collect blood samples and health information from 1,500 people in families where multiple members have had cancer, especially childhood cancers. The goal is to build a regist…
Sponsor: St. Jude Children's Research Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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New turkish questionnaire aims to better assess Birth-Related nerve injury
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study is translating a questionnaire about brachial plexus birth palsy into Turkish and checking if it works well. 50 adults with this condition will fill out the new Turkish version along with other standard surveys. The goal is to provide a reliable tool for Turkish-speaki…
Sponsor: Biruni University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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New study aims to better measure pain in NF1 patients
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study works to improve questionnaires that measure pain, daily activities, and physical function for people with neurofibromatosis type 1 (NF1) who have plexiform neurofibromas. Participants aged 5 and older will give feedback on existing surveys through group discussions or…
Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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Can surgery go green? study measures carbon footprint of common orthopedic operations
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study compares carbon dioxide emissions from orthopedic surgeries performed with different materials and setups. Researchers will track waste, energy use, and sterilization methods for procedures like carpal tunnel release or wound revision. The goal is to identify ways to r…
Sponsor: Karolinska Institutet • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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New study tracks pregnancy in women with neuroimmune diseases
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study follows 100 women with neuroimmune diseases (like multiple sclerosis or myasthenia gravis) through pregnancy and up to five years after. Researchers will track disease activity, pregnancy complications, and baby health to learn how these conditions affect fertility and…
Sponsor: Third Affiliated Hospital, Sun Yat-Sen University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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Scientists dig into past cases to unlock secrets of Guillain-Barre syndrome
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study reviews the medical records of 100 adults who were treated for Guillain-Barre Syndrome (GBS) at a single hospital in Switzerland. The goal is to better understand how often GBS occurs, what symptoms and nerve problems people have, what treatments they receive, and how …
Sponsor: University Hospital, Basel, Switzerland • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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Gene study aims to decode rare nerve disorder variations
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at how different mutations in the MORC2 gene lead to different symptoms, from Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease to a more complex condition called DIFGAN. Researchers will collect skin and blood samples from 45 participants to measure epigenetic and genetic markers. Th…
Sponsor: Hospices Civils de Lyon • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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Decades after birth injury surgery: how do patients fare?
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study follows adults who had shoulder tendon transfer surgery as children for obstetric brachial plexus palsy, a nerve injury during birth. Researchers will measure pain, arm movement, strength, and social appearance anxiety in 80 participants and compare them to healthy pee…
Sponsor: Biruni University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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Scientists hunt for better ways to spot hidden adrenal tumors
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study aims to improve how doctors find and understand pheochromocytomas and paragangliomas, rare tumors that can cause dangerous high blood pressure. Researchers will use advanced imaging scans and genetic testing in up to 3,000 participants to learn more about these tumors.…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development (NICHD) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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Massive data collection launched for brain surgery patients
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study is gathering medical information and samples from up to 5,000 people with neurosurgical conditions like brain tumors, epilepsy, and Parkinson's disease. Participants receive standard care while their data is collected for future research. No new treatments are being te…
Sponsor: National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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Can exercise tests unlock secrets of Post-ICU weakness?
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at why some people who survive a serious illness in the ICU develop long-lasting muscle weakness. Researchers will test 50 former ICU patients with exercise on a bike to measure heart and muscle function. The goal is to better understand this condition, not to te…
Sponsor: University of Manitoba • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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Can a simple checklist help childhood cancer survivors avoid hearing and vision loss?
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study is testing a new tool called HPARSS that helps doctors identify childhood cancer survivors at risk for hearing or vision problems. The tool uses a patient's past cancer treatments to flag who needs screening. Researchers will see if this approach leads to more kids get…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Washington University School of Medicine • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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New study lets myasthenia gravis patients rate their own symptoms on a new drug
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study follows 50 adults with generalized myasthenia gravis who are taking Rozanolixizumab. Researchers want to see how the drug affects symptoms like fatigue and muscle weakness from the patient's own point of view. Participants will fill out a special questionnaire over 9 m…
Sponsor: Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de Nice • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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450 russians with rare muscle disease to be tracked in real-world treatment study
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study watches how doctors in Russia treat adults with a rare muscle-weakening disease called generalized myasthenia gravis (gMG). It does not test any new drug. Instead, it collects information from medical records and routine check-ups for about 450 people over time. The go…
Sponsor: AstraZeneca • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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French elbow score gets Kid-Friendly check
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study checks if a French version of the MEPS/MEPI elbow score works well for children aged 4 to 17. It includes kids with and without elbow injuries to see if the score accurately measures elbow pain and function. The goal is to make sure doctors can use this tool reliably i…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Centre Hospitalier Universitaire, Amiens • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:07 UTC
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No software needed: new study seeks to classify cavovarus feet by simple exam
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at people with cavovarus foot deformity (a complex foot shape) due to Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease. Researchers want to see if a simple physical exam can identify different foot types, which currently requires special software. If successful, this could help surge…
Sponsor: Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Trust • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:07 UTC
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Radiation's hidden toll on the brain: new study maps cognitive changes to protect patients
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study follows 300 adults with primary brain tumors (such as glioma or meningioma) who are receiving partial brain radiation. Researchers use brain scans and memory, attention, and language tests before and after treatment to understand how radiation affects thinking skills. …
Sponsor: Jona Hattangadi-Gluth • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:07 UTC
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Scientists track rare brain diseases to uncover early warning signs
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study follows 800 adults with synucleinopathies—diseases like Parkinson's, Lewy body dementia, and multiple system atrophy—to learn how they develop and change over time. Researchers will track symptoms, biological markers, and early signs like dizziness on standing or dream…
Sponsor: NYU Langone Health • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:06 UTC
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Smartwatches could revolutionize monitoring of rare nerve disease
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at whether smartwatches can help monitor chronic inflammatory demyelinating polyneuropathy (CIDP), a rare nerve disease that causes weakness and numbness. 35 adults with CIDP who use subcutaneous immunoglobulin therapy at home will wear a smartwatch for 12 months…
Sponsor: Heinrich-Heine University, Duesseldorf • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:06 UTC
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New study probes why cancer treatments cause nerve pain
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at how cancer treatments can cause nerve pain. Researchers will use simple tests, like checking how you feel heat, cold, and touch, along with small skin samples, to understand why this pain happens. The goal is to find better ways to measure and eventually treat…
Sponsor: M.D. Anderson Cancer Center • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:06 UTC
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New Pain-Measuring device could help people with NF1
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study is testing a device called the AlgometRx Nociometer to see if it can measure pain and other abnormal sensations in people with neurofibromatosis type 1 (NF1). The device uses a small electrode on a finger or toe to send painless signals and a camera to record changes i…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:05 UTC
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Massive eye gene bank aims to unlock secrets of rare blindness
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study aims to collect DNA samples and detailed eye exam data from 1,000 people with rare inherited eye diseases like aniridia, Best disease, and albinism. Participants provide a saliva or blood sample and share their eye health records. The goal is to expand a research repos…
Sponsor: National Eye Institute (NEI) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:05 UTC
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Albanian health scales get a scientific makeover
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study translates and tests several health questionnaires—covering pain, arm and leg function, mood, and daily activities—for use with Albanian-speaking people. Researchers will check if the translated versions are reliable and accurate by giving them to about 300 participant…
Sponsor: Universidad Católica San Antonio de Murcia • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:03 UTC
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MNGIE patients needed to map disease course and speed up future treatments
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study gathers medical information from people with MNGIE, a rare genetic disease that affects the nerves and digestive system. Researchers want to learn how the disease progresses and find better ways to measure it. Up to 50 patients worldwide can join, and no new treatments…
Sponsor: University of Cambridge • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:03 UTC
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Can a simple reach test reveal hidden nerve damage?
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at how well people with cervical radiculopathy (a pinched nerve in the neck) can sense where their arm is in space. Researchers will compare 58 patients to healthy volunteers using a reaching test on a wall chart. The goal is to see if nerve compression affects a…
Sponsor: Marmara University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:03 UTC
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New study hopes to spot cancer early in NF1 patients
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study is for people aged 3 and older with neurofibromatosis type 1 (NF1), a genetic condition that often causes noncancerous nerve tumors. About half of people with NF1 get these tumors, and sometimes they turn cancerous. Researchers want to test a new method to predict whic…
Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:03 UTC
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Brain scans reveal how spinal cord stimulation eases pain
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at how spinal cord stimulation (SCS) affects brain activity in veterans with long-term nerve pain. Researchers will use non-invasive brain scans (fNIRS and EEG) to compare brain connectivity in SCS users and those being evaluated for SCS. The goal is to understan…
Sponsor: VA Office of Research and Development • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:01 UTC
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Scientists scan brains to unlock cannabis pain relief secrets
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at how inhaled cannabis affects the brain in people with chronic low back pain. Researchers will use MRI scans to measure changes in brain blood flow and oxygen levels, and ask participants to rate their pain. The goal is to understand the brain mechanisms behind…
Phase: EARLY_PHASE1 • Sponsor: University of California, San Diego • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:01 UTC
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Scientists launch deep dive into rare genetic disease
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study aims to learn more about Chediak-Higashi syndrome, a rare genetic disorder that causes light skin and hair, easy bruising, and frequent infections. Researchers will observe up to 60 patients over time, collecting clinical and genetic data to better understand the disea…
Sponsor: National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:01 UTC
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New study tracks pregnancy safety of rare disease drug
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study monitors pregnancy outcomes in women who took patisiran-LNP for hereditary ATTR amyloidosis. Researchers will track birth defects, pregnancy complications, and infant health. The goal is to better understand the drug's safety during pregnancy, not to test a new treatme…
Sponsor: Alnylam Pharmaceuticals • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:00 UTC
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New study aims to uncover nerve side effects of cancer drug
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at how the drug enfortumab vedotin affects nerves in people with advanced or muscle-invasive bladder cancer. Researchers will use nerve tests and patient surveys to track changes over 9-15 weeks. The goal is to better understand and potentially reduce nerve damag…
Sponsor: Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:00 UTC
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Massive global study aims to unlock secrets of rare heart and nerve disease
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis observational study will follow 1,500 people with ATTR amyloidosis, a rare disease that damages the heart and nerves, for many years. Researchers will track how the disease progresses, how patients are treated in real-world settings, and the safety of two approved drugs, pat…
Sponsor: Alnylam Pharmaceuticals • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:00 UTC
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MS study aims to unlock secrets of Body's 'Autopilot' system
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study from Mayo Clinic looks at how multiple sclerosis (MS) affects the autonomic nervous system, which controls things like blood pressure, skin blood flow, and bladder health. Researchers will compare 13 people with MS to healthy volunteers using simple lab tests. The goal…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Mayo Clinic • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:39 UTC
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Smartwatches and nerve tests aim to unlock spinal injury secrets
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis Mayo Clinic study measures how well the autonomic nervous system works after spinal cord injury. Researchers will test blood pressure control and nerve responses in 69 people with and without injury. Participants also wear a smartwatch to track skin signals, heart rate, and …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Mayo Clinic • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:38 UTC
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Scientists map hidden nerve wires to make epilepsy treatment safer
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study aims to create a detailed map of the vagus nerve's internal wiring during routine epilepsy surgery. Researchers will use special electrode cuffs to stimulate different parts of the nerve and record which organs respond, while also taking quick electrical images. The go…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University College, London • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:37 UTC
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Can chili pepper patches heal Chemo-Damaged nerves?
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at people with long-term nerve pain caused by taxane chemotherapy. It compares two groups: one using capsaicin 8% patches (made from chili peppers) and another receiving standard pain treatments. The goal is to see if the patches help small nerve fibers in the fe…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Hospital Ambroise Paré Paris • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:36 UTC
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New study tracks how gene mutations affect lung cancer treatment success
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study is following 600 people in Germany with a type of advanced lung cancer (non-squamous non-small cell) who are starting a three-drug treatment: tremelimumab, durvalumab, and platinum chemotherapy. Researchers want to see how well the treatment works in real life, especia…
Sponsor: AstraZeneca • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:36 UTC
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Thousands join fight against blindness by sharing their stories
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis registry collects information from people with inherited retinal diseases, like retinitis pigmentosa and Stargardt disease. Participants share their symptoms, family history, and genetic test results online. The goal is to help researchers understand these rare diseases and …
Sponsor: Foundation Fighting Blindness • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:36 UTC
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Could your phone replace lab tests for muscle disease?
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study is testing whether a smartphone app can accurately measure how people walk, without needing special markers or equipment. Researchers will compare the app's measurements to a standard motion-capture system in 30 volunteers—some with neuromuscular diseases like SMA or m…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Institut de Myologie, France • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:35 UTC
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Eye-Tracking reveals hidden attention differences in facial palsy
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study uses eye-tracking technology to see how people with facial palsy pay attention to faces with abnormal movement, compared to healthy volunteers. Researchers want to understand if patients focus differently on the affected side of the face. The goal is to learn more abou…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Centre Hospitalier Universitaire, Amiens • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:34 UTC
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New sensors aim to spot leg danger during surgery
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study tests whether non-invasive sensors can detect reduced blood flow in the legs during long pelvic surgeries. Thirty adults will be monitored during their procedure. The goal is to see if this approach can help prevent complications like limb ischemia.
Sponsor: The University of Texas Health Science Center, Houston • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:34 UTC
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Scientists probe why spinal injury leads to debilitating nerve pain
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at why some people develop nerve pain after a spinal cord injury. Researchers will use pain tests, nerve measurements, and heart rate checks in 300 participants to understand the underlying causes. The goal is to better classify pain types, not to test a new trea…
Sponsor: University of Zurich • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:33 UTC
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New study tracks hand nerve injury recovery over time
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study follows 100 adults who had surgery for traumatic nerve injuries in the hand or arm. Researchers will measure hand function, strength, and quality of life over time to better understand long-term recovery. The goal is to gather information, not to test a new treatment.
Sponsor: Suleyman Demirel University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:33 UTC
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Broken ribs and chest tubes: new study tracks lasting nerve pain
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study follows 100 adults who had a chest tube placed after breaking their ribs. The goal is to learn how many develop long-term nerve pain (intercostal neuralgia) and how it affects their quality of life. Researchers will track pain levels and daily function over time to bet…
Sponsor: Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:33 UTC
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Eye tracking could revolutionize MS monitoring
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at whether a new eye-tracking device can help doctors see how well multiple sclerosis (MS) treatment is working. About 224 Canadian adults with relapsing-remitting MS will use the device during routine care. The goal is to find out if eye movement changes can rep…
Phase: PHASE4 • Sponsor: Novartis Pharmaceuticals • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:33 UTC
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New quick tests may unlock secrets of brain disease
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at whether new, quick tests that measure how fast people can move can help doctors diagnose brain diseases like Alzheimer's and predict recovery after a stroke. Researchers will test 129 adults aged 40-85 with stroke or memory problems. The goal is to see if thes…
Sponsor: Centre Hospitalier Universitaire, Amiens • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:33 UTC
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New study tracks sinus health in kids with cystic fibrosis on breakthrough drugs
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study follows 80 children aged 2-8 with cystic fibrosis to see how highly effective CF drugs (Kalydeco or Trikafta) impact sinus disease and sense of smell. Researchers will use MRI scans, smell tests, and quality-of-life surveys over two years. The goal is to understand whe…
Sponsor: University of California, Los Angeles • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:31 UTC
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Can CO2 calm POTS? small study investigates
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at whether raising carbon dioxide levels in the blood can lower heart rate and reduce symptoms in people with Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome (POTS) when they stand up. Researchers will test different CO2 levels in 26 adults with POTS during a tilt-tabl…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Calgary • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:30 UTC
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Brain Attack's hidden toll: new study probes Body's autonomic chaos
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at how a stroke can disrupt the body's automatic functions, like heart rate and blood pressure control. Researchers will compare 100 people who had a stroke or a mini-stroke using brain scans, blood tests, and heart function tests. The goal is to understand why t…
Sponsor: Universitätsklinikum Hamburg-Eppendorf • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:30 UTC
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Why Can't i breathe? new study digs into MG breathlessness
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at why people with myasthenia gravis (MG) feel short of breath, even during rest or sleep. Researchers will use breathing tests, sleep studies, and questionnaires in 50 adults with MG to uncover the causes. The goal is to find better ways to ease discomfort and p…
Sponsor: Institut de Myologie, France • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:30 UTC
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Kids' hidden struggles after rare nerve disease revealed in new study
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at how children who had Guillain-Barré Syndrome (GBS) two to five years ago are doing emotionally and psychologically. Researchers will interview 25 children aged 10 or older to understand their memories, fears, and coping strategies. The goal is to learn what fa…
Sponsor: University Hospital, Toulouse • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:30 UTC
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Scientists hunt for genetic clues behind rare blood disorders
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at a specific gene (IGLV1-44) to understand why it causes two different diseases: AL amyloidosis and POEMS syndrome. Researchers will analyze blood and bone marrow samples from 100 adults with these conditions or multiple myeloma. The goal is to find genetic patt…
Sponsor: Fondazione IRCCS Policlinico San Matteo di Pavia • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:29 UTC
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CMT tremor mystery: new study aims to uncover hidden symptoms
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at tremor (shaking) in people with Charcot-Marie-Tooth (CMT) disease, a nerve condition. Researchers will use muscle and movement tests to better understand why tremor happens and how it affects daily life. About 75 adults with CMT will take part, including some …
Sponsor: University Medical Center Goettingen • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:29 UTC
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Scientists probe skin blood flow to unravel chemo nerve pain mystery
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at how certain substances applied to the skin affect blood flow in people with nerve pain caused by chemotherapy. Researchers will compare healthy volunteers and patients to better understand the pain. The goal is to learn more about the condition, not to test a …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Universitaire Ziekenhuizen KU Leuven • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:29 UTC
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Scientists probe why hearts of people with down syndrome react differently to stress
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at how the autonomic nervous system—which controls heart rate and blood pressure—works in people with Down syndrome. Researchers will measure stress responses using virtual reality, cold water, pain patches, caffeine, and exercise in 200 participants. The goal is…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: University of Colorado, Denver • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:29 UTC
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Brain scans aim to uncover Tau's role in rare Parkinson's-Like disease
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study uses special PET scans to measure tau protein buildup in the brains of 332 people with Progressive Supranuclear Palsy (PSP), a rare brain disorder that affects movement and balance. Researchers want to see how tau levels change over time and relate to symptoms. Partici…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Mayo Clinic • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:29 UTC
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New brain monitor could help ICU patients stay calm and aware
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study is testing a new, non-invasive brain monitor (Neurosteer) in 100 ICU patients who are on breathing machines and sedatives. The monitor is a small device placed on the forehead that measures brain activity. Researchers want to see if it can accurately track levels of se…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:29 UTC
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Researchers track rare disease progression in GSD IV and APBD patients
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study gathers medical information from 200 people with glycogen branching enzyme deficiency, known as GSD IV or APBD. The goal is to learn how these rare diseases progress over time. No new treatments are tested; instead, researchers review clinic records to better understan…
Sponsor: Duke University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:29 UTC
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Massive childhood cancer registry launches to unlock better treatments
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study is a large registry that collects health information and leftover tumor or blood samples from up to 75,000 children and young adults with cancer. The goal is to track outcomes and gather data to help doctors find better ways to treat and care for these patients over ti…
Sponsor: Children's Oncology Group • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:29 UTC
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New test aims to measure fatigue in SMA patients
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study is testing a new way to measure fatigue in people with spinal muscular atrophy (SMA), a condition that causes muscle weakness. The test is designed to be easy enough for patients with different levels of ability. Researchers want to see if the test is safe, doable, and…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de Saint Etienne • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:29 UTC
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Hidden nerve damage: new study probes autonomic symptoms in CMT patients
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at how often people with Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease (CMT) have problems with their autonomic nervous system, which controls things like heart rate and sweating. Researchers will use questionnaires and simple, non-invasive tests to measure these symptoms in 50 ad…
Sponsor: University Medical Center Goettingen • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:28 UTC
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Scientists hunt for genes behind rare COVID-19 vaccine reactions.
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study is looking for genetic clues that might explain why a very small number of people develop rare side effects like Guillain-Barré syndrome, blood clots with low platelets, or heart inflammation after a COVID-19 vaccine. Researchers will compare the DNA of people who had …
Sponsor: University of British Columbia • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:28 UTC
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Blood particles may predict chemo nerve pain
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study is testing whether tiny particles in the blood, called extracellular vesicles, can predict nerve damage caused by chemotherapy. Researchers will follow 120 adults with various cancers who are receiving specific chemo drugs. Participants give blood samples and answer qu…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Fondazione IRCCS Ca' Granda, Ospedale Maggiore Policlinico • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:26 UTC
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New questionnaires could help NF1 patients voice appearance concerns
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study is developing questionnaires to measure how visible tumors in neurofibromatosis type 1 (NF1) affect patients' appearance concerns. About 110 participants, including children, adults, and caregivers, will complete surveys and join focus groups or interviews to give feed…
Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:25 UTC
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Could low blood pressure be a hidden cause of thinking problems in Parkinson's?
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at how blood pressure changes when standing affect thinking and brain blood flow in people with Parkinson's disease. About 60 participants, with and without orthostatic hypotension (low blood pressure on standing), will take thinking tests while lying down and st…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of California, San Diego • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:24 UTC
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Could your nerves predict liver cancer? new study investigates
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at how the autonomic nervous system (which controls automatic body functions) might be involved in liver cancer. Researchers will measure nerve activity and psychological traits in 100 adults with cirrhosis to find new ways to detect liver cancer earlier. The goa…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Hospices Civils de Lyon • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:24 UTC
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New study aims to catch nerve damage early in chemo patients
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at how nerves are affected in people who develop nerve damage from the chemotherapy drug cisplatin. Researchers will use a special test to measure nerve activity and compare it to normal nerves. The goal is to better understand this side effect and find early war…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Ka-Wai Ho • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:23 UTC
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Heart procedure may harm hand nerves – study investigates
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at whether a common heart procedure (using the wrist artery) can damage nerves in the hand. Researchers will check 400 patients for signs of carpal tunnel syndrome or other nerve problems. The goal is to understand the risks better, not to test a new treatment.
Sponsor: Aarhus University Hospital Skejby • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:23 UTC
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Sound waves shed light on nerve and muscle health
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study uses ultrasound, a safe imaging technique that uses sound waves, to get detailed pictures and measurements of nerves and muscles. Researchers aim to collect normal values from healthy adults and compare them with data from people who have neuromuscular disorders. The g…
Sponsor: National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:23 UTC
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Bedside test may end guesswork in nerve pain treatment
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study aims to see if a quick bedside sensory test can predict which painkiller—pregabalin, duloxetine, or a placebo—works best for people with nerve pain in their feet. About 190 adults with diabetic, chemotherapy-related, or idiopathic nerve pain will try each treatment for…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: University of Rochester • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:23 UTC
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Danish study reveals 10-Year trends in home ventilator use
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks back at the last 10 years in Denmark to understand how many people use breathing machines at home through a tube in their windpipe. Researchers will track which diseases lead to this need and how many patients survive one year after starting. The goal is to spot …
Sponsor: Rigshospitalet, Denmark • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:10 UTC
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New study tracks safety of ultomiris in pregnant women
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study follows 75 pregnant women who have taken Ultomiris (ravulizumab) for conditions like PNH or aHUS. Researchers will track pregnancy outcomes and baby health up to one year after birth. The goal is to gather safety information, not to test a new treatment.
Sponsor: Alexion Pharmaceuticals, Inc. • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:07 UTC
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Shoulder pain mystery: could nerve sensitivity be the hidden cause?
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at people with shoulder pain lasting at least 3 months to understand if nerve-related pain and a condition called central sensitization (where the nervous system becomes overly sensitive) play a role. Researchers will use questionnaires and simple movement tests—…
Sponsor: Izmir City Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:07 UTC
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Scientists hunt for early warning signs of inherited nerve disease
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study aims to find early biological markers (biomarkers) for Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease type 1A (CMT1A), a common inherited nerve disorder. Researchers will analyze blood and nerve samples from 70 people aged 10-30 with CMT1A, along with animal models, to identify signs tha…
Sponsor: University Medical Center Goettingen • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:06 UTC
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AI reads tongues to spot muscle disease
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study tests whether artificial intelligence can analyze tongue images to help diagnose myasthenia gravis, a chronic muscle weakness condition. Researchers will compare tongue photos and heart rate data from 100 people with the disease and healthy volunteers. The goal is to m…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Yi Ting Yeh • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:06 UTC
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Smart insoles could reveal hidden clues in rare childhood diseases
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study is testing whether special insoles worn inside shoes can measure how well children with Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD) or spinal muscular atrophy (SMA) walk. About 106 participants, including healthy children, will wear the insoles during walking tests and in daily …
Sponsor: Columbia University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:05 UTC
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Why your mindset matters for shoulder pain recovery
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis observational study follows 75 people with shoulder impingement syndrome who are already receiving standard physical therapy. Researchers want to see if nerve-related pain and negative thinking about pain (called pain catastrophizing) affect how well patients stick to their …
Sponsor: Abant Izzet Baysal University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:05 UTC
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New device could spot nerve damage early in kids getting chemo
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study aims to create a simple, objective test to detect nerve damage caused by the chemotherapy drug vincristine in children and teens. Researchers will use a new device to measure nerve function and compare it to standard assessments. The goal is to help doctors adjust chem…
Sponsor: Children's National Research Institute • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:04 UTC
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Massive brain study aims to catch dementia early
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study follows nearly 3,000 people, including healthy adults and those with memory or movement problems, to learn how brain diseases like Alzheimer's and Parkinson's develop. Researchers use advanced brain scans and tests to track changes over time. The goal is to improve ear…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Skane University Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:04 UTC
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Super-Detailed brain scans could reveal early signs of Alzheimer's, Parkinson's, and ALS
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study uses a new ultra-high-resolution PET scanner to take detailed pictures of the brain and spinal cord in 300 healthy volunteers and people with conditions like Alzheimer's, Parkinson's, ALS, and psychotic disorders. The goal is to understand how small brain regions chang…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Universitaire Ziekenhuizen KU Leuven • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:04 UTC
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Rare gene variant under the microscope: new study aims to map disease patterns
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at 57 people aged 20 to 70 who carry the Val50Met gene variant linked to hereditary ATTR amyloidosis, a condition that can damage nerves and the heart. Researchers want to describe the different symptoms people experience, such as heart problems, nerve issues, or…
Sponsor: Hospital 9 de Julio de Las Breñas • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:03 UTC
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Massive study aims to predict brain surgery success
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study is gathering information from 4500 people who have or will have brain surgery for conditions like aneurysms, tumors, epilepsy, and Parkinson's disease. The goal is to find patterns that help doctors predict how well someone will recover. By standardizing how outcomes a…
Sponsor: Fondazione I.R.C.C.S. Istituto Neurologico Carlo Besta • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:02 UTC
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Sniffing out Parkinson's: new study uses nose, blood, and urine to catch disease early
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study aims to find early markers of Parkinson's disease, multiple system atrophy, and Lewy body dementia by analyzing samples from the nose, blood, and urine. Researchers will compare results from 180 people with these conditions and healthy volunteers. The goal is to improv…
Sponsor: Fondazione I.R.C.C.S. Istituto Neurologico Carlo Besta • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:02 UTC
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Can molecular markers revolutionize adrenal cancer management?
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study aims to bring molecular markers into routine care for patients with rare adrenal cancers. Researchers will collect blood, urine, and tumor samples from 450 patients before and after surgery to see if these markers can guide treatment decisions. The goal is to make thes…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Assistance Publique - Hôpitaux de Paris • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:01 UTC
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Tattoo Artists' hands under the microscope: vibration risks revealed
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at how the constant vibration from tattoo machines may damage nerves in the hands of tattoo artists. Researchers will test touch, strength, and sensation in 20 tattoo artists and compare them to 20 people who don't use vibrating tools. The goal is to understand i…
Sponsor: Gazi University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:01 UTC
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New italian registry aims to unlock secrets of rare heart disease
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study is creating a large database of 1,000 people with ATTR amyloidosis, a rare disease that causes abnormal protein buildup in organs. Researchers will collect health information over time to better understand how the disease progresses and to develop tools that help docto…
Sponsor: Fondazione IRCCS Policlinico San Matteo di Pavia • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:01 UTC
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Scientists hunt for genes behind chemo nerve pain in breast cancer patients
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study examines DNA from 575 breast cancer patients who received the chemotherapy drug paclitaxel. Researchers want to find genetic differences that explain why some patients develop nerve damage (peripheral neuropathy) while others do not. The goal is to identify biomarkers …
Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:01 UTC
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New study aims to unravel mysteries of rare genetic disease
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis observational study will follow 20 adults with a confirmed genetic mutation for hereditary transthyretin amyloidosis (ATTR), a rare and serious condition that causes abnormal protein buildup in organs. Researchers will conduct thorough medical exams, heart tests, and neurolo…
Sponsor: Hospital de Alta Complejidad en Red • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:00 UTC
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Mild depression after heart attack: a hidden risk?
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at how common mild depression is in people who have had their first heart attack. Researchers will follow 100 patients for 12 months to see if these mild symptoms affect recovery, heart health, and quality of life. The goal is to better understand the link betwee…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Fondazione Policlinico Universitario Agostino Gemelli IRCCS • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:00 UTC