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Uterine disorder
MONDO:0002654A non-neoplastic or neoplastic disorder that affects the uterine corpus or the cervix. Representative examples of non-neoplastic disorders include endometritis and cervicitis. Representative examples of neoplastic disorders include endometrial carcinoma, carcinosarcoma, and cervical carcinoma.
Also known as: disease of uterus, disease or disorder of uterus, disorder of uterus, uterine disease, uterine disorder, uterus disease, uterus disease or disorder
1680 clinical trials for this condition and its sub-types.
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Could a vaccine stop cervical cancer from coming back?
⭐️ VACCINE ⭐️ CompletedThis early study tested the safety of a vaccine called TA-CIN in 15 people who had been treated for HPV16-related cervical cancer. The goal was to see if the vaccine could help the immune system fight any remaining cancer cells and prevent the cancer from returning. Participants …
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Sidney Kimmel Comprehensive Cancer Center at Johns Hopkins • Aim: ⭐️ VACCINE ⭐️
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:00 UTC
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Can a simple supplement boost birth weight? new study hopes so
Disease control CompletedThis study tested whether giving pregnant women a balanced energy and protein supplement (BEP) can improve birth weight and reduce complications like low birth weight and preterm birth. Over 3,300 women in Bangladesh were randomly assigned to receive either BEP or standard prenat…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 04, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a website help cancer survivors live healthier? large study tests online lifestyle coaching
Disease control CompletedThis study tests whether a secure website with educational sessions, goal-setting, and tracking tools can help survivors of several cancers (including breast, prostate, colorectal, and others) improve their diet, increase physical activity, and manage weight. Participants are age…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Alabama at Birmingham • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 04, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New IUD combo aims to stop displacement in adenomyosis
Disease control CompletedThis trial tests whether combining a hormone-releasing IUD with an anchoring IUD can prevent the device from slipping out of place in women with adenomyosis, a condition that causes pelvic pain and heavy bleeding. The study includes 270 women with different uterine cavity depths,…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Wenzhou People's Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 04, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Which radiotherapy technique offers best value for pelvic cancers?
Disease control CompletedThis trial compares three modern radiotherapy techniques—helical tomotherapy and two types of dynamic arc therapy (RapidArc and VMAT)—for treating prostate, cervical, and anal canal cancers that require pelvic lymph node irradiation. The goal is to determine which method is most …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Institut Cancerologie de l'Ouest • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 04, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Experimental fetal fluid therapy aims to save babies born without kidneys
Disease control CompletedThis trial tests whether repeatedly adding sterile fluid into the womb can help fetuses with severe kidney failure grow enough lungs to survive after birth. Pregnant women with early pregnancy kidney failure can choose to receive the infusions or just be monitored. Babies who sur…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Johns Hopkins University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 03, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Gentler resuscitation may protect fragile lungs in tiniest babies
Disease control CompletedThis study tests whether using continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) or positive end-expiratory pressure (PEEP) during resuscitation helps extremely low birth weight infants (born before 28 weeks) breathe better and avoid lung damage. Half of the babies receive standard care…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: NICHD Neonatal Research Network • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 03, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Triple immunotherapy attack shows promise against Hard-to-Treat HPV cancers
Disease control CompletedThis study tests a combination of three immunotherapy drugs—PDS0101, M7824, and NHS-IL12—in people with advanced HPV-related cancers such as cervical, anal, and throat cancers. The goal is to see if the mix can shrink tumors or stop them from growing. Participants receive the dru…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 02, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could a Low-Carb diet help fight endometrial cancer?
Disease control CompletedThis study looks at whether a ketogenic diet—a very low-carbohydrate diet that forces the body to burn fat for energy—is safe and tolerable for overweight or obese women with newly diagnosed endometrial cancer before they have surgery. Nineteen participants will either follow the…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 01, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could a targeted drug shrink advanced cervical tumors?
Disease control CompletedThis phase 2 trial tests the drug cabozantinib in women with advanced or metastatic cervical cancer that has worsened after platinum-based chemotherapy. The study aims to see if cabozantinib can control the disease and how safe it is, particularly regarding risks like fistulas. P…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Centre Francois Baclesse • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 01, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Experimental DNA vaccine targets HPV to fight precancerous cervical cells
Disease control CompletedThis early-stage trial tested a DNA vaccine called NWRD08 in 9 women with high-grade cervical lesions caused by HPV types 16 or 18. The vaccine was given as a shot followed by a mild electrical pulse to help cells take it up. The main goal was to check safety and see if the vacci…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Newish Technology (Beijing) Co., Ltd. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:03 UTC
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New drug cocktail targets Hard-to-Treat ovarian and endometrial cancers
Disease control CompletedThis early-stage trial tested two drugs—niraparib and copanlisib—in 31 people with recurrent endometrial, ovarian, peritoneal, or fallopian tube cancer. The goal was to find the safest dose and see how well patients tolerated the combination. Both drugs work by blocking enzymes t…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: M.D. Anderson Cancer Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:02 UTC
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Heated chemo during surgery may curb return of rare uterine cancer
Disease control CompletedThis phase 2 trial tested whether giving heated chemotherapy directly into the abdomen during surgery, followed by standard chemo, could help prevent uterine leiomyosarcoma from coming back. Seventeen women with locally recurrent cancer took part. The goal was to see if this comb…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Stanford University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:02 UTC
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Waiting 30 seconds to clamp the cord could help tiniest babies
Disease control CompletedThis pilot study tested whether waiting 30-45 seconds before clamping the umbilical cord, instead of clamping immediately, is feasible and might improve blood health in extremely low birth weight premature infants (24-27 weeks gestation). 54 infants were enrolled. The goal was to…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: NICHD Neonatal Research Network • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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New drug combo takes on advanced cancers in early trial
Disease control CompletedThis early-phase trial tested an experimental drug called KVA12123, given alone or with the immunotherapy Keytruda, in 40 adults with advanced solid tumors (like lung, breast, or colon cancer) that had stopped responding to standard treatments. The main goals were to check safety…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Kineta Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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Timing matters: early platelet booster may prevent dangerous drops in cervical cancer treatment
Disease control CompletedThis study looked at when to start giving a drug called rhTPO to cervical cancer patients whose platelet levels drop during chemoradiation. The goal was to see if starting treatment earlier could prevent severe low platelet counts. Researchers studied 75 patients and compared two…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Mei Feng • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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New hope for advanced endometrial cancer: immunotherapy combo trial shows promise
Disease control CompletedThis phase 2 study tested a drug called retifanlimab, which helps the immune system attack cancer, either alone or combined with other targeted drugs. It enrolled 206 women with advanced or metastatic endometrial cancer that had worsened after platinum-based chemotherapy. The goa…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Incyte Corporation • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:07 UTC
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Could a pill before IVF boost baby chances for endometriosis patients?
Disease control CompletedThis Phase 3 trial tested whether taking Elagolix (a hormone-blocking pill) for two months before IVF could improve live birth rates in women with endometriosis. 103 women participated, and the main goal was to see if more babies were born after this pre-treatment. The study comp…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Yale University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:06 UTC
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New drug combo aims to shrink fibroids in pregnant women
Disease control CompletedThis study tested a drug called SB-UF, which combines hormones and a plant extract, to see if it can shrink uterine fibroids in pregnant women. 66 women took the drug or a placebo throughout their pregnancy. The goal was to reduce fibroid size and help them disappear, which could…
Phase: PHASE4 • Sponsor: Trieu, Nguyen Thi, M.D. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:05 UTC
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New adaptive radiotherapy aims to shrink treatment margins for uterine cancers
Disease control CompletedThis study tested a new type of radiation therapy that adjusts the treatment plan daily based on the patient's anatomy. It included 15 women with endometrial or cervical cancer who had surgery and needed radiation. The goal was to see if smaller treatment margins could be used sa…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Peking Union Medical College Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:04 UTC
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Minimally invasive surgery vs. open surgery for cervical cancer: which is better?
Disease control CompletedThis study compared two surgical approaches for early-stage cervical cancer: laparoscopic-assisted (minimally invasive) and open abdominal hysterectomy. Sixty women with stage IA1 to IB1 cervical cancer were randomly assigned to one of the two surgeries. Researchers measured surg…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Zagazig University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:03 UTC
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Which hormone best prevents endometrioma return after surgery?
Disease control CompletedThis study looked at over 1,100 women who had surgery for ovarian endometriomas (cysts caused by endometriosis) and then took one of four hormonal treatments to prevent recurrence. The goal was to see which treatment—birth control pills, GnRH agonists, dienogest, or dydrogesteron…
Sponsor: Guangdong Women and Children Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:01 UTC
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Major trial tests if abdominal chemo beats IV for tough cancers
Disease control CompletedThis large Phase III trial tested whether adding the drug bevacizumab to chemotherapy works better when the chemo is given into a vein (IV) or directly into the belly (IP). It involved 1560 people with advanced ovarian, fallopian tube, or peritoneal cancers. The goal was to see w…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:00 UTC
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New HIV vaccine and antibody cocktail aims to free patients from daily meds
Disease control CompletedThis study tested a two-part vaccine (Ad26.Mos4.HIV and MVA-BN-HIV) combined with three broadly neutralizing antibodies (PGT121, PGDM1400, VRC07-523LS) in 28 adults with HIV who were already on suppressive antiretroviral therapy (ART). The goal was to see if this combination coul…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Boris Juelg, MD PhD • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:00 UTC
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New cocktail of three drugs shows promise for Tough-to-Treat uterine cancer
Disease control CompletedThis early-phase trial tested a combination of three drugs—olaparib, metformin, and cyclophosphamide—in 35 women with recurrent advanced endometrial cancer that had already been treated with chemotherapy. The goal was to find a safe dose and see if the combination could stop the …
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Hospices Civils de Lyon • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:37 UTC
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New antibiotic combo shows promise against tough UTIs
Disease control CompletedThis study tested a new antibiotic combination, cefepime-zidebactam, against a standard antibiotic (meropenem) in adults hospitalized with complicated urinary tract infections or kidney infections. About 530 participants received either the new drug or the standard one for 7 to 1…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Wockhardt • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:37 UTC
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Could a third chemo drug tame advanced endometrial cancer?
Disease control CompletedThis study looked at whether adding a drug called epirubicin to the standard two-drug chemotherapy (paclitaxel and carboplatin) helps people with advanced endometrial cancer. Sixty patients were enrolled to see if the three-drug combo is better at controlling the disease before s…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Sohag University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:36 UTC
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Next-Day clinic aims to cut hospital admissions for common ailments
Disease control CompletedThis study tested a new clinic that sees emergency room patients the next day for conditions like pneumonia, heart failure, and kidney injury. The goal was to avoid hospital stays and improve patient care. About 570 adults took part, and researchers measured how many days they we…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of California, Los Angeles • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:34 UTC
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New birth control pill aims to help women with painful conditions
Disease control CompletedThis study tested whether a daily combination pill (relugolix, estradiol, and norethindrone acetate) can prevent pregnancy in women aged 18 to 50 who have uterine fibroids or endometriosis. Over 1,100 women took the pill for up to a year, and researchers counted how many became p…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Sumitomo Pharma Switzerland GmbH • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:33 UTC
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Blue dye may shield bladder in dangerous placenta surgeries
Disease control CompletedThis study tested whether filling the bladder with a blue dye before surgery helps surgeons avoid accidentally injuring the bladder or ureters during a cesarean hysterectomy for placenta accreta. Sixty women were randomly assigned to receive the dye or standard care. The goal was…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Usama Ahmed Elsaeed Salem, MD • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:31 UTC
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New drug combo shows promise for Tough-to-Treat endometrial cancer
Disease control CompletedThis phase II trial tested whether combining two drugs, pembrolizumab and olaparib, could help people with persistent or recurrent endometrial cancer or carcinosarcoma. The study enrolled 26 participants and looked at how many responded to treatment and what side effects occurred…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:24 UTC
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Immunotherapy combo shows promise in advanced cervical cancer trial
Disease control CompletedThis phase 3 trial tested whether adding the immunotherapy drug atezolizumab to standard chemotherapy and bevacizumab helps women with advanced, persistent, or recurrent cervical cancer live longer. The study enrolled 410 participants and compared the new combination against the …
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Grupo Español de Investigación en Cáncer de Ovario • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:23 UTC
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Engineered immune cells take on HPV cancers in early trial
Disease control CompletedThis study tested a new experimental treatment called HPVST cells in 32 people with HPV-related cancers that had returned or not responded to standard care. The cells are grown from the patient's own blood and trained to attack HPV-infected cancer cells. The goal was to find a sa…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Baylor College of Medicine • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:08 UTC
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Quick clot test may help women during High-Risk delivery surgery
Disease control CompletedThis study looked at whether a fast blood test (ROTEM) done during surgery for placenta accreta can help doctors decide when to give blood transfusions. 32 women took part, with half getting the rapid test and half getting standard lab tests. The goal was to see if the rapid test…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Utah • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:07 UTC
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Cheaper pill may work as well as costly shot for IVF success in endometriosis patients
Disease control CompletedThis study looked at 99 IVF patients with endometriosis (a condition where uterine-like tissue grows elsewhere) and a positive BCL6 test. It compared a cheap oral pill (norethindrone acetate) to an expensive injection (Depo Lupron) given before embryo transfer. The goal was to se…
Sponsor: Inception Fertility Research Institute, LLC • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:07 UTC
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New pill aims to keep endometrial cancer at bay after chemo
Disease control CompletedThis Phase 3 trial tested whether taking the drug selinexor as a maintenance pill after chemotherapy can help delay cancer progression in people with advanced or recurrent endometrial cancer. 263 participants who had responded to initial chemo were randomly assigned to receive ei…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Karyopharm Therapeutics Inc • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:06 UTC
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New antibiotic cocktail takes on superbugs in phase 3 trial
Disease control CompletedThis study tested two new antibiotic combinations (cefepime/nacubactam and aztreonam/nacubactam) against the best available treatments for adults with serious infections like urinary tract infections, pneumonia, and abdominal infections caused by carbapenem-resistant bacteria. Th…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Meiji Seika Pharma Co., Ltd. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:06 UTC
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New drug cocktail shows promise for Tough-to-Treat uterine cancer
Disease control CompletedThis phase 2 trial tested a combination of three drugs—rucaparib, bevacizumab, and atezolizumab—in 30 people with recurrent or progressive endometrial cancer that had not responded to prior treatments. The goal was to see if the combination could shrink tumors or slow the cancer'…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Medical College of Wisconsin • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:06 UTC
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New handmade IUD aims to stay put in women with adenomyosis
Disease control CompletedThis study tested a handmade frameless IUD that releases the hormone levonorgestrel in 15 women at high risk of IUD expulsion due to conditions like adenomyosis or heavy bleeding. The device was made by combining an anchor system with a standard IUD after removing its T-shaped ar…
Sponsor: Yu Wang • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:05 UTC
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E-Cigarettes vs. patches: which helps women with cervical dysplasia quit smoking?
Disease control CompletedThis study tested two ways to help women with cervical dysplasia stop smoking: nicotine patches, gum, or lozenges versus electronic cigarettes. Thirty-one women participated for six weeks. The goal was to see if these methods are acceptable and help reduce or stop smoking. It was…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Oklahoma • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:04 UTC
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New Antibody-Drug conjugate STRO-002 tested in advanced cancers
Disease control CompletedThis study tested a new drug called STRO-002 in 19 Chinese adults with advanced ovarian, endometrial, or other solid tumors that had not responded to prior treatments. STRO-002 is an antibody-drug conjugate, meaning it combines a targeted antibody with a chemotherapy drug to deli…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Tasly Pharmaceutical Group Co., Ltd • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:04 UTC
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New combo therapy shows promise for Hard-to-Treat cancers
Disease control CompletedThis study tested an experimental drug called BMS-986016 (anti-LAG-3) alone or combined with nivolumab in people with advanced solid tumors that had spread or couldn't be removed by surgery. It included several cancer types like lung, stomach, liver, kidney, bladder, head and nec…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Bristol-Myers Squibb • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:04 UTC
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Immunotherapy combo shows promise in cervical cancer trial
Disease control CompletedThis phase 2 trial tested whether adding the immunotherapy drug atezolizumab to standard chemoradiation helps people with locally advanced cervical cancer. 189 participants received either the combination or standard treatment alone. The goal was to see if the combination delays …
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Gustave Roussy, Cancer Campus, Grand Paris • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:03 UTC
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Could a daily aspirin protect diabetic Moms-to-Be?
Disease control CompletedThis study tested whether taking low-dose aspirin (150 mg) daily, starting in the first trimester, could reduce pregnancy complications in women with type 1 or type 2 diabetes. The trial included 137 women and looked at outcomes like preeclampsia, early preterm birth, low birth w…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Royal College of Surgeons, Ireland • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:01 UTC
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Diabetes drug metformin may boost chemo for ovarian cancer
Disease control CompletedThis phase II trial tested whether adding metformin, a common diabetes drug, to standard chemotherapy could help control advanced ovarian, fallopian tube, or primary peritoneal cancer. 111 participants received either metformin or a placebo alongside chemotherapy, followed by mai…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: University of Chicago • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:00 UTC
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Could a pill keep endometrial cancer at bay? new study tests rucaparib
Disease control CompletedThis study tested whether the drug rucaparib can help keep metastatic or recurrent endometrial cancer from growing. 79 women who had already received chemotherapy took either rucaparib or a placebo pill twice daily. The goal was to see if rucaparib could delay cancer progression …
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: University of Colorado, Denver • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:00 UTC
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New cancer drug ZN-c3 shows early promise in solid tumor trial
Disease control CompletedThis early-phase study tested a new drug called ZN-c3 (Azenosertib) in 274 adults with various solid tumors. The main goals were to find a safe dose and check for side effects. Researchers also looked for signs that the drug could shrink tumors. This is a first step to see if the…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: K-Group, Beta, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Zentalis Pharmaceuticals, Inc • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:03 UTC
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New combo therapy shows promise for advanced uterine cancer
Disease control CompletedThis study tested a combination of two drugs, lenvatinib and pembrolizumab, against standard chemotherapy in 827 people with advanced endometrial cancer that had worsened after initial treatment. The goal was to see if the combo could delay cancer growth and extend life. Results …
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Eisai Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:02 UTC
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New drug cocktail shows promise against tough cancers
Disease control CompletedThis phase 2 trial tested a combination of two drugs, favezelimab and pembrolizumab (MK-4280A), in 163 people with either a type of skin cancer (cutaneous squamous cell carcinoma) or endometrial cancer. The goal was to see if the treatment could shrink or eliminate tumors. The st…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:02 UTC
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New hope for women with Hard-to-Treat uterine cancer?
Disease control CompletedThis study tested an experimental drug called ZN-c3 (azenosertib) in 92 women with a rare and aggressive type of uterine cancer that had come back or not responded to standard treatments. The goal was to see if the drug could shrink tumors and to check its safety. The drug is tak…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: K-Group, Beta, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Zentalis Pharmaceuticals, Inc • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:02 UTC
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New drug cocktail shows promise for Hormone-Sensitive uterine cancer
Disease control CompletedThis phase 2 study tested a combination of two drugs, fulvestrant and abemaciclib, in 28 patients with a specific type of uterine cancer that is sensitive to hormones. The goal was to see if the drugs could shrink tumors or stop them from growing. Researchers also tracked side ef…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:02 UTC
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New cancer combo drug tested in tiny safety study
Disease control CompletedThis early study tested the safety of an experimental drug called MK-4700, given alone or with the approved immunotherapy Keytruda, in 5 people with advanced solid tumors that had stopped responding to other treatments. The main goal was to find a safe dose and see how the body h…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:01 UTC
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Drug holiday or not? sarcoma study tests best strategy
Disease control CompletedThis study looked at 53 adults with advanced soft tissue sarcoma who had stable disease or improvement after 6 cycles of trabectedin. Half continued the drug, while the other half took a break (drug holiday). The goal was to see which approach better delays cancer progression and…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Centre Oscar Lambret • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:01 UTC
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New combo therapy shows promise for uterine condition in obese women
Disease control CompletedThis study tested whether adding a diabetes drug (polyethylene glycol loxenatide) to a hormone-releasing IUD (LNG-IUS) helps women with a precancerous uterine condition called endometrial atypical hyperplasia. The 30 participants were all obese and wanted to preserve their fertil…
Phase: PHASE2, PHASE3 • Sponsor: Fudan University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:01 UTC
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New hope for advanced cervical cancer: immune combo shows promise
Disease control CompletedThis study tested a new drug combination (tiragolumab plus atezolizumab) against atezolizumab alone in 172 people with advanced or returning cervical cancer that has a specific marker (PD-L1-positive). The goal was to see if the combination could shrink tumors better. Participant…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Hoffmann-La Roche • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:00 UTC
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Pill power: oral antibiotic could replace IV for tough UTIs
Disease control CompletedThis study tested an oral antibiotic (tebipenem pivoxil hydrobromide) against a standard IV antibiotic in 1,690 hospitalized adults with complicated urinary tract infections or kidney infections. The goal was to see if the oral pill works as well as the IV treatment in curing the…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Spero Therapeutics • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:00 UTC
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New combo therapy shows promise for Tough-to-Treat cervical cancer
Disease control CompletedThis study tested a combination of an immunotherapy drug (anti-PD-1) and a chemotherapy drug (albumin-bound paclitaxel) in 27 people whose cervical cancer had returned or worsened after standard treatment. The goal was to see if the combination could shrink tumors and help patien…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Sun Yat-sen University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:00 UTC
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Engineered immune cells take on HPV cancers
Disease control CompletedThis trial tested a new therapy for cancers caused by HPV-16, such as cervical, anal, and throat cancers. Researchers took patients' white blood cells, genetically engineered them to recognize a protein called E7 found in HPV cancer cells, and infused them back. Patients also rec…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:00 UTC
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New drug shows promise in battle against advanced cervical cancer
Disease control CompletedThis study tested whether a new drug called tisotumab vedotin works better than standard chemotherapy for people with cervical cancer that has spread or returned. Over 500 participants were randomly assigned to receive either the new drug or one of five chemotherapy options. The …
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Seagen, a wholly owned subsidiary of Pfizer • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:08 UTC
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MRI-Guided radiation may improve cervical cancer treatment
Disease control CompletedThis large phase III trial tested whether using MRI scans to guide internal radiation (brachytherapy) works better than the traditional X-ray method for women with locally advanced cervical cancer. Over 1,000 participants received either MRI-based or X-ray-based brachytherapy. Th…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Tata Memorial Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:08 UTC
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Could an HIV drug boost cervical cancer treatment?
Disease control CompletedThis study tested whether adding the HIV drug nelfinavir to standard chemoradiation helps people with advanced cervical cancer stay cancer-free longer. About 348 adults with stage III cervical cancer took part. One group got standard treatment, and the other got nelfinavir before…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Tata Memorial Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:08 UTC
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Immunotherapy boosts standard treatment for advanced cervical cancer
Disease control CompletedThis study tested whether adding the immunotherapy drug pembrolizumab to standard chemoradiation helps people with high-risk, locally advanced cervical cancer live longer without their cancer growing. About 1,060 participants received either pembrolizumab or a placebo alongside t…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:07 UTC
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Could a cream after surgery stop cervical cancer in HIV-Positive women?
Disease control CompletedThis study looked at whether using an anti-cancer cream (5-fluorouracil) in the vagina after surgery is an acceptable and feasible way to treat cervical precancer in 180 South African women living with HIV. The goal was to see if women would stick with the treatment and find it a…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: UNC Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:05 UTC
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New drug combo shows promise for Hard-to-Treat cancers
Disease control CompletedThis study tested a new drug called RP-6306 in 28 people with advanced cancer that could not be cured. The goal was to see if adding RP-6306 to standard treatment helps shrink tumors and is safe. Researchers also looked for specific biomarkers to see if some patients respond bett…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Canadian Cancer Trials Group • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:02 UTC
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New radiation technique may spare bowel in cervical cancer treatment
Disease control CompletedThis phase 3 trial tested whether a newer, more precise type of radiation (image-guided intensity modulated radiotherapy) could reduce long-term bowel problems compared to standard radiation in 300 women who had surgery for cervical cancer. The study focused on lowering severe bo…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Tata Memorial Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:02 UTC
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New drug duo shows promise against tough uterine cancer
Disease control CompletedThis phase 3 study tested whether combining the immunotherapy pembrolizumab with the targeted therapy lenvatinib works better than standard chemotherapy for women with advanced or recurrent endometrial cancer. Over 800 participants received either the drug combo or chemo. The goa…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:01 UTC
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Immunotherapy combo shows promise for advanced cervical cancer
Disease control CompletedThis phase 3 trial tested whether adding the immunotherapy drug pembrolizumab to standard chemotherapy helps women with advanced cervical cancer live longer and keep the disease from growing. Over 600 women with persistent, recurrent, or metastatic cervical cancer took part. The …
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:01 UTC
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HPV vaccine shows promise in cutting cervical lesion risk for HIV-Positive women
Disease control CompletedThis study looked at whether the HPV vaccine can help prevent high-grade cervical lesions (precancerous growths) in women living with HIV who were already being treated for HPV. About 536 women took part, receiving either the HPV vaccine or a placebo. The goal was to see if the v…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: AIDS Malignancy Consortium • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:00 UTC
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New combo therapy shows promise for Hard-to-Treat cancers
Disease control CompletedThis study tested a new immunotherapy drug, ezabenlimab, combined with other cancer medicines in 211 adults with advanced solid tumors that had spread. The goal was to see if the tumors shrank or disappeared. Participants received different drug combinations, and doctors monitore…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Boehringer Ingelheim • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:00 UTC
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Hormones or surgery? new study tackles rectal endometriosis dilemma
Disease control CompletedThis study looked at two ways to manage rectal endometriosis in women aged 35-50 who do not plan to get pregnant. One group received hormone therapy for 24 months, while the other had surgery followed by hormones. The goal was to see which approach leads to better digestive funct…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: University Hospital, Rouen • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:12 UTC
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Drug combo shows promise for tough cancers
Disease control CompletedThis early-phase trial tested a combination of two drugs—pembrolizumab (an immunotherapy) and nintedanib (a drug that blocks blood vessel growth)—in 196 adults with advanced solid tumors that had worsened after standard treatment. The main goal was to find the safest dose of nint…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Gustave Roussy, Cancer Campus, Grand Paris • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:12 UTC
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Engineered immune cells take aim at HPV-Positive cancers
Disease control CompletedThis early-stage trial tested a new type of cell therapy for people with HPV-positive head & neck or cervical cancer. The treatment uses a patient's own immune cells, engineered to recognize and attack HPV-infected cancer cells. Some patients also received cells that produce an a…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Xinqiao Hospital of Chongqing • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:12 UTC
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Surgeons test safer way to remove oversized uteri without large cuts
Disease control CompletedThis study tested a new surgical method to remove very large uteri (over 20 weeks size) during total laparoscopic hysterectomy. The technique uses a cold knife to cut the uterus into a long strip that can be pulled out through the vagina, avoiding large abdominal incisions. Twent…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Cairo University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:09 UTC
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New drug combo targets Hard-to-Treat cancers in early trial
Disease control CompletedThis early-phase study tested a combination of two experimental drugs (BGB-283 and PD-0325901) in 91 adults with advanced solid tumors that had stopped responding to standard treatments. The main goals were to check safety and see if the drugs could shrink tumors. The trial is no…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: BeiGene • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:08 UTC
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New drug shows promise in early trial for advanced cancers
Disease control CompletedThis early-phase study tested a new drug called BAT8006 in 216 adults with advanced solid tumors that had stopped responding to standard treatments. The main goals were to check safety and find the best dose for future studies. This is not a cure, but a step toward better control…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Bio-Thera Solutions • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:08 UTC
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Cervical cancer trial: does extra chemo after surgery help?
Disease control CompletedThis phase 3 trial studied 236 women with high-risk early-stage cervical cancer who had already undergone a radical hysterectomy. Researchers compared standard chemoradiation (cisplatin plus pelvic radiation) with the same treatment followed by additional chemotherapy (paclitaxel…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Radiation Therapy Oncology Group • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:07 UTC
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New antibiotic cocktails take on tough UTIs and kidney infections
Disease control CompletedThis phase 3 trial tested two new antibiotic combinations—cefepime/nacubactam and aztreonam/nacubactam—against a standard antibiotic (imipenem/cilastatin) in 614 adults with complicated urinary tract infections or acute kidney infections. The goal was to see if the new combos are…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Meiji Seika Pharma Co., Ltd. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:06 UTC
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Egg freezing may shield fertility from repeat ovarian cyst surgeries
Disease control CompletedThis study tested whether freezing eggs (oocyte cryopreservation) could help preserve fertility in women with benign ovarian cysts that often come back, like endometriomas. The 82 participants had cysts that required multiple surgeries, which can damage the ovaries. Researchers m…
Sponsor: University Hospital, Lille • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:06 UTC
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Home health visitors show promise for moms and kids in rural south africa
Disease control CompletedThis study tested whether trained community health workers visiting pregnant women at home could improve health for both mothers and children in a rural area of South Africa. The program focused on supporting women with HIV, depression, or alcohol use, and on improving child grow…
Sponsor: University of California, Los Angeles • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:06 UTC
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New Tamoxifen-Like drug tested for stubborn hormone cancers
Disease control CompletedThis early-stage trial tested an experimental drug called Z-Endoxifen in 40 adults with hormone receptor-positive cancers (like breast, ovarian, or desmoid tumors) that had stopped responding to standard treatments. Z-Endoxifen is a direct form of tamoxifen's active ingredient, b…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:06 UTC
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New pill shows promise for Hard-to-Treat cancers in early trial
Disease control CompletedThis study tested a new drug called RP903 in 69 people with advanced solid tumors (like ovarian, breast, or cervical cancer) who had run out of standard options. The main goals were to check safety, find the best dose, and see if the drug shrinks tumors. It is an early-phase tria…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Risen (Suzhou) Pharma Tech Co., Ltd. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:06 UTC
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New shorter radiation regimen tested for endometrial cancer
Disease control CompletedThis phase I study tested a shorter course of pelvic radiation (hypofractionated WPRT) in 8 patients with endometrial cancer after surgery. The goal was to see if this condensed schedule is safe and tolerable, focusing on side effects like bowel and bladder issues. The study is c…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Teresa Meier • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:05 UTC
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New hope for endometriosis patients: simpler Egg-Freezing protocol shows promise
Disease control CompletedThis study looked at 130 women with endometriosis who froze their eggs. It compared a drug called dienogest against standard hormone treatments to see if it could collect a similar number of mature eggs. The goal is to find a simpler, effective option for fertility preservation i…
Sponsor: Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de Nīmes • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:03 UTC
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New combo therapy shows promise for Hard-to-Treat cancers
Disease control CompletedThis study tested a new drug, TAK-981, combined with the immunotherapy pembrolizumab in 161 adults with advanced or metastatic solid tumors that could not be cured. The main goals were to check safety and see if the combination could shrink tumors. Participants received treatment…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Takeda • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:03 UTC
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Your own tumor cells could be the key to fighting cancer
Disease control CompletedThis early-phase trial tested a personalized immunotherapy for people with advanced solid tumors. Doctors removed a sample of each patient's tumor, grew the immune cells (TILs) in a lab, and then infused them back along with another drug. The goal was to see if this approach is s…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Shanghai Juncell Therapeutics • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:03 UTC
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New cancer drug shows promise in early safety trial
Disease control CompletedThis early-stage study tested a new drug called BAT1308 in 59 people with advanced solid tumors that had stopped responding to standard treatments. The main goal was to find a safe dose and check for side effects. Researchers also looked at how the drug moves through the body. Th…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Bio-Thera Solutions • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:02 UTC
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New combo therapy shows promise against tough uterine cancer
Disease control CompletedThis study tested a combination of two drugs, pembrolizumab and lenvatinib, against standard chemotherapy for women with advanced or recurrent endometrial cancer. The goal was to see if the combo could slow cancer growth or improve survival better than chemo. The trial enrolled 1…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:01 UTC
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Gene-Edited immune cells take on Hard-to-Treat cancers
Disease control CompletedThis early-phase trial tested a new treatment called CTX131 for adults with advanced solid tumors that have not responded to standard therapies. The treatment uses donor immune cells that are gene-edited to target a protein called CD70 found on cancer cells. The study enrolled 19…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: CRISPR Therapeutics AG • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:00 UTC
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New combo therapy for cervical cancer shows promise in early trial
Disease control CompletedThis phase 2 trial tested whether adding the targeted drug cetuximab to standard chemoradiation (cisplatin plus radiation) improves outcomes for people with locally advanced cervical cancer (stages IB2 to IIIB). 76 participants were randomly assigned to receive either chemoradiat…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Institut Curie • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:59 UTC
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Fibroid treatment showdown: surgery or embolization for better baby chances?
Disease control CompletedThis study compared two treatments for symptomatic uterine fibroids—surgery (myomectomy) and a minimally invasive procedure (uterine artery embolization)—to see which one better helps women get pregnant and have a live birth. It included 9 women aged 18 to 43 with fibroids larger…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Assistance Publique - Hôpitaux de Paris • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:58 UTC
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New triple therapy shows promise for resistant cancers
Disease control CompletedThis early-phase trial tested a combination of three drugs—afuresertib, sintilimab, and chemotherapy—in 22 adults with solid tumors (including lung, cervical, and stomach cancers) that had stopped responding to prior immunotherapy. The goal was to find a safe dose and see if the …
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Laekna Limited • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:57 UTC
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Can a common drug stop dangerous bleeding in pregnancy?
Disease control CompletedThis study tested whether tranexamic acid, a drug that helps blood clot, can safely stop vaginal bleeding in pregnant women with abruptio placenta (when the placenta separates from the womb too early). 116 women at 24 weeks or more of pregnancy received either the drug or a place…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Hawler Medical University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:57 UTC
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Blood transfusion showdown: can more red cells save preemie brains?
Disease control CompletedThis study looked at whether giving more red blood cell transfusions (liberal strategy) to extremely low birth weight babies (under 1000 grams) helps them survive without brain damage compared to a more restrictive approach. Over 1800 infants from NICUs were followed until 22-26 …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: NICHD Neonatal Research Network • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:57 UTC
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Immunotherapy boosts standard treatment for aggressive cervical cancer
Disease control CompletedThis early-phase trial tested whether adding the immunotherapy drug atezolizumab before and during standard chemoradiation could help control advanced cervical cancer that has spread to lymph nodes. Forty participants received the combination to see if it activated the immune sys…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:57 UTC
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Can eribulin slow advanced cervical cancer? new trial results are in.
Disease control CompletedThis study tested a chemotherapy drug called eribulin in 32 people with advanced or recurrent cervical cancer that had spread or come back. The goal was to see how long the drug could keep the cancer from growing and to check for side effects. Participants had already received up…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: University of Southern California • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:56 UTC
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Could a custom vaccine help fight ovarian cancer?
Disease control CompletedThis early-phase trial tested a personalized vaccine made from a patient's own immune cells to see if it is safe for people with advanced ovarian, fallopian tube, or peritoneal cancer. Nineteen participants who had already undergone surgery and chemotherapy received the vaccine. …
Phase: EARLY_PHASE1 • Sponsor: Mayo Clinic • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:56 UTC
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App helps young cancer survivors shed pounds
Disease control CompletedThis study tested a smartphone app to help young adult cancer survivors (ages 18-39) lose weight. The app tracked diet and activity as part of a behavioral weight loss program. The goal was to see if this approach was practical and well-liked by participants. The study involved 6…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: UNC Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:56 UTC
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Shorter radiation after hysterectomy shows promise for endometrial cancer
Disease control CompletedThis study tested a shorter course of pelvic radiation (about 1 week instead of the usual 5-6 weeks) given after hysterectomy for advanced endometrial cancer. The goal was to see if this shorter treatment causes fewer side effects while still controlling the cancer. The study inc…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Washington University School of Medicine • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:55 UTC
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Which surgery spares Women's bladder and bowel?
Disease control CompletedThis study looked at 60 women with deep endometriosis in the rectum to compare two surgical approaches: removing the affected part of the rectum versus just cutting out the endometriosis nodules. The goal was to see which method leads to fewer long-term bowel and bladder problems…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University Hospital, Rouen • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:54 UTC
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Double stitch may keep babies safer: new study on weak cervix
Disease control CompletedThis study tested whether placing two stitches instead of one around the cervix during an emergency can help women with a weak cervix carry their pregnancy longer. The trial included 81 women between 16 and 25 weeks of pregnancy whose membranes were bulging out. The goal was to s…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Centre of Postgraduate Medical Education • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:53 UTC
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Which fibroid treatment is cheapest and safest? new study compares options
Disease control CompletedThis study looked at 114 women with symptomatic uterine fibroids who wanted to keep their uterus. It compared the costs and short-term safety of three procedures: radiofrequency ablation (Acessa), myomectomy (surgical removal of fibroids), and uterine artery embolization (blockin…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Acessa Health, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:52 UTC
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Could a cancer drug shrink endometrial tumors?
Disease control CompletedThis phase 2 trial tested the drug cabozantinib in 102 women with endometrial cancer that had returned or spread. The drug works by blocking enzymes that help tumors grow and by cutting off their blood supply. Researchers measured how many patients saw their tumors shrink or stop…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:52 UTC
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Immunotherapy combo shows promise in cervical cancer trial
Disease control CompletedThis early-phase study tested whether adding the immunotherapy drug nivolumab to standard chemoradiation is safe for people with locally advanced cervical cancer. Twenty-one adults received nivolumab alongside cisplatin and radiation, followed by up to six months of nivolumab alo…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Institut Curie • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 26, 2026 19:18 UTC
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Immunotherapy combo shows promise for Hard-to-Treat ovarian cancer
Disease control CompletedThis phase II trial tested two immunotherapy drugs, durvalumab and tremelimumab, in 100 women with ovarian, fallopian tube, or peritoneal cancer that had come back or stopped responding to platinum-based chemotherapy. The study compared giving the drugs together versus one after …
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: M.D. Anderson Cancer Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 26, 2026 19:06 UTC
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Letting patients decide when to stop antibiotics: a pilot study
Disease control CompletedThis pilot study tested whether women with kidney infections could safely stop antibiotics once their symptoms resolved, instead of taking a full 10-day course. 35 women were randomly assigned to either standard treatment or a patient-directed approach. The main goal was to see i…
Phase: PHASE4 • Sponsor: Brett A Faine • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 26, 2026 16:26 UTC
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Diabetes drug may shield breast cancer patients from uterine thickening
Disease control CompletedThis study looked at whether metformin, a common diabetes drug, can reduce the thickening of the uterine lining caused by tamoxifen in postmenopausal breast cancer survivors. Sixty women who had been taking tamoxifen for at least a year were given either metformin or a placebo fo…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Uruk University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 26, 2026 16:19 UTC
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Simple bladder fill trick may cut surgery injuries in dangerous pregnancy condition
Disease control CompletedThis study tested a simple technique called cystoinflation—filling the bladder with 200 mL of saline during surgery—to see if it prevents bladder injury in women with placenta accreta spectrum (PAS). 84 women were randomly assigned to receive the bladder fill or standard surgery.…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Cairo University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 26, 2026 16:15 UTC
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New pill plus immunotherapy shows promise in early cancer trial
Disease control CompletedThis early-phase study tested an experimental drug called TPST-1495, taken as a pill, either alone or combined with the immunotherapy Keytruda (pembrolizumab). The trial included 89 people with advanced solid tumors like colorectal, lung, head and neck, and endometrial cancers wh…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Tempest Therapeutics • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 26, 2026 15:48 UTC
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New drug combo shows promise against resistant ovarian cancer
Disease control CompletedThis Phase 2 trial tested whether adding afuresertib (an AKT inhibitor) to standard paclitaxel chemotherapy helps control platinum-resistant ovarian cancer better than paclitaxel alone. 150 women with this difficult-to-treat cancer participated. The study measured how long the ca…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Laekna Limited • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 26, 2026 15:45 UTC
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New combo therapy shows promise for Hard-to-Treat cervical cancer
Disease control CompletedThis phase 2 study tested a combination of the immunotherapy drug cemiplimab and an HPV16-targeting vaccine (ISA101b) in 113 adults with recurrent or metastatic HPV16-positive cervical cancer that had progressed after first-line chemotherapy. The goal was to see if the combinatio…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Regeneron Pharmaceuticals • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 26, 2026 15:18 UTC
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New cancer drug karonudib tested for first time in humans
Disease control CompletedThis early-phase trial tested a new drug, Karonudib, in 63 people with advanced solid tumors that had not responded to standard treatments. The main goal was to check the drug's safety and find the best dose. Researchers also looked at how the drug moves through the body and any …
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Thomas Helleday Foundation • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 26, 2026 15:08 UTC
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Internal radiation therapy shows promise in pilot study for multiple cancers
Disease control CompletedThis pilot study tested high dose rate brachytherapy, a type of internal radiation, in 43 patients with cervical, endometrial, esophageal, prostate, or biliary cancer. The goal was to see if the radiation implants could deliver the planned dose accurately. Participants received b…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 26, 2026 13:29 UTC
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Esmya under the microscope: is Long-Term use safe for fibroids?
Disease control CompletedThis study followed over 1,500 women with moderate to severe uterine fibroids who were taking Esmya (ulipristal acetate) long-term. Researchers tracked side effects, especially those affecting the uterus, and how doctors prescribed the drug in everyday practice. The goal was to b…
Sponsor: PregLem SA • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 26, 2026 13:15 UTC
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Bag it up: new device aims to make fibroid surgery safer
Disease control CompletedThis study tested whether using a special bag during laparoscopic fibroid removal (myomectomy or hysterectomy) can prevent the spread of cells that might be cancerous. Forty-eight women were randomly assigned to have the procedure with or without the bag. Researchers then checked…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Hospices Civils de Lyon • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 26, 2026 12:48 UTC
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New MRI scan could help surgeons spot hidden endometriosis
Diagnosis CompletedThis study tested whether a special MRI technique called susceptibility weighted imaging (SWI) can better detect endometriosis lesions before surgery. Endometriosis spots often contain old blood, which SWI is good at seeing. Researchers compared SWI-MRI findings with what surgeon…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University Hospital, Bordeaux • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:01 UTC
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Pee test for cervical cancer? study checks if women like it
Diagnosis CompletedThis study looked at whether women would be willing to collect their own urine sample for cervical cancer screening instead of a traditional swab. 173 women aged 31-49 at a French hospital tried it and answered questions about their experience. The goal was to see how acceptable …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University Hospital, Bordeaux • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:01 UTC
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Blood test may replace surgery for endometriosis diagnosis
Diagnosis CompletedThis study looked at whether measuring certain molecules in the blood (microRNAs) can accurately detect early-stage endometriosis. Researchers compared the blood test results to the standard surgical diagnosis in 60 women. The goal is to find a non-invasive way to diagnose endome…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Zagazig University • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:33 UTC
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Could a simple pad replace invasive biopsies for uterine cancer?
Diagnosis CompletedThis study tested a special pad (PadKit™) worn for 4-6 hours to collect cells shed from the uterus. Researchers wanted to see if the pad could gather enough cells to tell the difference between normal tissue, precancerous changes, and cancer. 80 women scheduled for surgery (some …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Hackensack Meridian Health • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:32 UTC
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PET scans may improve endometriosis surgery planning
Diagnosis CompletedThis study looked at whether PET scans can better detect endometriosis lesions before surgery compared to standard MRI and ultrasound. Fifteen women with symptomatic endometriosis scheduled for surgery received a PET scan, and the results were compared with what surgeons actually…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de la Réunion • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:28 UTC
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Could a 'Negative' HPV test miss warning signs? new study investigates
Diagnosis CompletedThis study looked at 45 patients whose HPV tests came back negative but had a late signal in the raw data. Researchers wanted to see if these late signals might actually indicate early cervical cell changes. By comparing different lab methods, they aim to improve how we interpret…
Sponsor: University Hospital, Brest • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:03 UTC
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Spit test could slash endometriosis diagnosis time
Diagnosis CompletedThis study tested a new saliva-based test to diagnose endometriosis, a painful condition that often takes years to identify. Researchers collected saliva from over 1,100 women with confirmed or suspected endometriosis to see if the test could accurately detect the disease. The go…
Sponsor: ZIWIG • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:01 UTC
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New Self-Test could revolutionize cervical cancer screening
Diagnosis CompletedThis study tested a new way to screen for cervical cancer using samples women collect themselves at home. Researchers wanted to see if a test that looks at DNA changes in HPV could better identify who truly needs follow-up care. About 294 women participated, and the goal was to m…
Sponsor: George Washington University • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:10 UTC
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Blood protein may spot hidden pregnancy danger
Diagnosis CompletedThis study looked at whether a substance in the blood called adropin can help identify placenta accreta spectrum, a serious condition where the placenta grows too deeply into the womb. Researchers measured adropin levels in 84 pregnant women—42 with the condition and 42 healthy—t…
Sponsor: Adana City Training and Research Hospital • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:07 UTC
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Smarter screening: could a simple score reduce unnecessary biopsies?
Diagnosis CompletedThis study tested a new colposcopy method that uses a scoring system (Swede score) to better diagnose cervical precancer in women with abnormal screening results. Researchers enrolled 929 women referred for colposcopy to see if the scoring system could accurately identify precanc…
Sponsor: University of Aarhus • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:03 UTC
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Self-Sampling could boost cervical cancer screening in older women
Diagnosis CompletedThis study tested whether women aged 50 to 65 can collect their own samples for HPV testing to screen for cervical cancer. About 500 women in Cameroon participated. Those who tested positive for HPV then had a Pap smear and other exams to check for precancerous changes. The goal …
Sponsor: University Hospital, Geneva • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:12 UTC
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New ultrasound technique could spot dangerous placenta condition earlier
Diagnosis CompletedThis study tested whether a special ultrasound using contrast dye can better diagnose placenta accreta, a condition where the placenta grows too deeply into the womb and can cause severe bleeding after birth. Researchers studied 80 pregnant women at high risk for this condition. …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University Hospital, Tours • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:06 UTC
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New pap smear method could spot cervical cancer earlier in egyptian women
Diagnosis CompletedThis study tested a liquid-based Pap smear (ThinPrep) to screen 984 Egyptian women aged 25–60 for early signs of cervical cancer during routine gynecology visits. The goal was to see if this method could detect abnormal cells more effectively than standard approaches. Results wil…
Sponsor: Kasr El Aini Hospital • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:00 UTC
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Simple blood test may spot pre-eclampsia risk early in pregnancy
Diagnosis CompletedThis study looked at whether a protein called EG-VEGF in the blood of pregnant women could predict pre-eclampsia or poor fetal growth. Researchers took blood samples and performed ultrasound scans on 142 women early in pregnancy. The goal was to see if EG-VEGF levels could serve …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Institut National de la Santé Et de la Recherche Médicale, France • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:57 UTC
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New pap smear device aims to reduce pain and boost screening rates
Diagnosis CompletedThis study tested a new device called the Femscope Calm Collect Device for collecting cervical cells during cancer screening. The goal was to see if it could collect cells just as well as a traditional Pap smear but with less pain and discomfort. Thirteen healthy women aged 21-45…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Michigan • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:55 UTC
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New rapid test could cut antibiotic overuse for STIs
Diagnosis CompletedThis study tested whether a rapid 30-minute desktop test for gonorrhea and chlamydia could help doctors make better treatment decisions compared to the current standard (a gram stain). 98 adults with symptoms of urethritis or cervicitis took part. The goal was to see if the rapid…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Massachusetts General Hospital • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:51 UTC
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Mail-Order HPV test could save lives in underscreened appalachian women
Diagnosis CompletedThis study tested whether offering at-home HPV self-testing kits can increase cervical cancer screening among women in Appalachia who are overdue for screening. Over 800 women from participating clinics were given either usual care or a self-testing kit along with information and…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer Center • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 26, 2026 15:59 UTC
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New MRI test could detect hidden placental issues in pregnancy
Diagnosis CompletedThis study tested whether functional MRI can detect differences in oxygen flow in the placenta and fetus between healthy pregnancies and those with intrauterine growth restriction (IUGR). Pregnant women breathed pure oxygen while MRI scans measured the BOLD effect, a signal chang…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Assistance Publique - Hôpitaux de Paris • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 26, 2026 14:34 UTC
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Culturally tailored program aims to boost cervical cancer screening in black women
Prevention CompletedThis study tests a program called 'Health is Wealth: A Cervical Health Program' designed to encourage cervical cancer screening among African American and Sub-Saharan African immigrant women. Participants attend a two-hour educational session and receive an HPV self-sampling kit …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Adebola Adegboyega • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Jul 03, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Game changers: peer advocates aim to prevent cervical cancer in uganda
Prevention CompletedThis study tested a program called Game Changers for Cervical Cancer Prevention (GC-CCP) in Uganda. It trained women who had already been screened to encourage their friends and family to get screened too. The trial involved 936 participants and compared the program to usual care…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: RAND • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:37 UTC
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Can the HPV vaccine stop cervical abnormalities from returning after surgery?
Prevention CompletedThis study looked at whether giving the Gardasil 9 HPV vaccine to women at the same time as surgery for abnormal cervical cells (CIN) can help clear the virus and prevent future infections. About 1,100 women aged 18-55 took part. The goal was to see if the vaccine reduces the cha…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Imperial College London • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:28 UTC
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At-Home HPV test kits could boost cervical cancer screening in Hard-to-Reach women
Prevention CompletedThis study tested whether offering a vaginal self-sampling kit directly to women aged 50-65 who had not had a cervical smear in over three years would increase screening participation. Women received a kit to use at home and mail to a lab for HPV testing. The goal was to see how …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University Hospital, Montpellier • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:23 UTC
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New screening strategy aims to prevent uterine cancer in High-Risk women
Prevention CompletedThis study tested a two-step screening process to find postmenopausal women at higher risk for endometrial cancer. Those identified as high-risk received a hormone challenge test and, if positive, standard care plus a lifestyle program. The goal was to see if this approach is pra…
Phase: PHASE4 • Sponsor: University of British Columbia • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:06 UTC
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At-Home HPV test could save lives in underserved asian women
Prevention CompletedThis completed trial enrolled 797 Asian American women (Korean, Vietnamese, Chinese) aged 30-65 who were overdue for cervical cancer screening. All participants received community education and help scheduling a clinic screening. Half also got an HPV self-sampling kit to use at h…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Fox Chase Cancer Center • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:00 UTC
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Which progesterone works best to stop preterm birth? 820 women studied
Prevention CompletedThis study looked at 820 pregnant women at high risk for early labor who had a cervical stitch (cerclage). Researchers compared two ways of giving progesterone—shots into muscle versus rectal suppositories—to see which better prevents preterm birth before 37 weeks. The goal was t…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Hina Mukhtar • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:07 UTC
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Daily aspirin in early pregnancy may prevent dangerous pre-eclampsia
Prevention CompletedThis study tested whether taking a low-dose aspirin (160 mg) each night, starting before 16 weeks of pregnancy, could prevent pre-eclampsia and small babies in first-time mothers at high risk. Over 1,100 women with abnormal blood flow in the uterine artery were randomly assigned …
Phase: PHASE4 • Sponsor: University Hospital, Tours • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:06 UTC
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At-Home HPV test could help underserved women skip the clinic
Prevention CompletedThis study tested whether mailing HPV self-test kits to women who are overdue for cervical cancer screening could increase participation. Over 2,400 underserved women in Texas were randomly assigned to receive a kit or standard phone reminders. The goal was to see if the at-home …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Baylor College of Medicine • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Jun 26, 2026 13:41 UTC
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Remote strength training aims to boost endometrial cancer survivorship in rural areas
Symptom relief CompletedThis study tests a 10-week, remotely supervised strength training program for endometrial cancer survivors living in rural or underserved areas. The goal is to see if the program is practical and helps improve physical function and quality of life. Participants exercise twice a w…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Mayo Clinic • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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Faster recovery after cervical stitch: Shorter-Acting spinal anesthetic tested
Symptom relief CompletedThis trial tests whether a shorter-acting spinal anesthetic (prilocaine) helps pregnant women recover feeling and movement faster after a cervical stitch procedure compared to the standard drug (bupivacaine). About 129 healthy pregnant women at risk of preterm loss will receive o…
Phase: PHASE4 • Sponsor: Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:05 UTC
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New implant could ease endometriosis pain without daily pills
Symptom relief CompletedThis study tested a small pellet placed under the skin that slowly releases a hormone called gestrinone to treat pelvic pain caused by endometriosis. About 100 women with confirmed endometriosis and ongoing pain after surgery took part. The goal was to see if the pellet is safe a…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Science Valley Research Institute • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:00 UTC
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New nursing approach cuts clots and swelling after cervical cancer surgery
Symptom relief CompletedThis study tested whether a special nursing plan (called ERAS) could help women recover after surgery for cervical cancer. 160 women were split into two groups: one got the ERAS nursing plan, the other got standard care. The goal was to see if the ERAS plan could lower the risk o…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: People's Hospital of Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:00 UTC
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Cancer Survivors' sex drive gets a boost: bupropion shows promise
Symptom relief CompletedThis study tested whether bupropion, a medication that affects brain chemicals, can improve low sexual desire in women who have had breast or gynecologic cancer. About 230 women took either bupropion or a placebo pill for 9 weeks. The main goal was to see if their self-reported s…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: NRG Oncology • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:35 UTC
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New pill could ease severe endometriosis pain
Symptom relief CompletedThis study tested a new medication called OG-6219 in 354 women aged 18 to 49 with moderate to severe endometriosis-related pain. The goal was to see if three different doses could safely reduce pelvic pain compared to a placebo. The trial is complete, and results will show how we…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Organon and Co • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:31 UTC
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Vitamin cocktail may shrink fibroids, reduce surgery need
Symptom relief CompletedThis study tested a 3-month treatment with a combination of vitamin D, green tea extract (EGCG), vitamin B6, and D-Chiro-inositol in 108 women with uterine fibroids who were planning surgery. The goal was to see if the supplement could ease symptoms and possibly help some women a…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Universita di Verona • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:29 UTC
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Can a 3-Month online program ease endometriosis pain?
Symptom relief CompletedThis study tested a 3-month online program called PelvicSense to see if it helps reduce pain and improve sexual well-being in people with endometriosis. Twelve adults with a formal diagnosis took part entirely from home. Researchers measured pain intensity and other factors befor…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Dr. Caroline Pukall • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:28 UTC
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Smart pain monitor may reduce opioid use in endometriosis surgery
Symptom relief CompletedThis completed study tested whether a special pain monitor (NOL index) could help doctors give the right amount of pain medication during laparoscopic endometriosis surgery. The goal was to reduce total painkiller use and improve recovery. The study included 125 premenopausal wom…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Prof Urs Zingg • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:28 UTC
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Can a simple dilator boost sexual health after cancer treatment?
Symptom relief CompletedThis study looked at whether using a vaginal dilator for 12 weeks helps women who had brachytherapy for cervical cancer. Researchers measured sexual function, self-compassion, and quality of life in 80 participants at three time points. The goal was to see if this simple tool can…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Istanbul Aydın University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:24 UTC
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New study tests best method to cut bleeding in fibroid surgery
Symptom relief CompletedThis study looked at 120 women having open surgery for uterine fibroids to see which method best reduces bleeding. Doctors compared using a tourniquet, clamping the uterine artery, or no compression at all. The goal is to find the safest way to control blood loss and improve reco…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Yuzuncu Yil University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:24 UTC
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Bouncing or biofeedback: which eases endometriosis pain better?
Symptom relief CompletedThis study tested two pelvic floor muscle strengthening methods—EMG-biofeedback and rebound therapy (gentle bouncing)—in 42 women with endometriosis. The goal was to see which better reduces pain, improves muscle strength, and boosts quality of life. Participants had moderate to …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Medipol University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:23 UTC
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Robot-Assisted hysterectomy shows promise in small trial
Symptom relief CompletedThis study tested the safety and effectiveness of the DEXTER robotic system in 52 patients having a hysterectomy (removal of the uterus) and related surgery for non-cancerous conditions. The main goals were to see if the robotic procedure could be completed without switching to o…
Sponsor: Distalmotion SA • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:08 UTC
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New vaginal surgery technique may reduce pain after hysterectomy
Symptom relief CompletedThis study compared two types of minimally invasive hysterectomy: vNOTES (done through the vagina) and conventional laparoscopic hysterectomy (done through small belly cuts). About 90 women having hysterectomy for non-cancer reasons took part. The goal was to see which method cau…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Saglik Bilimleri Universitesi Gazi Yasargil Training and Research Hospital • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:08 UTC
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Walking your way through chemo: study tests if steps keep treatment on track
Symptom relief CompletedThis study tested whether a simple walking program, guided by a fitness tracker, could help cancer patients tolerate their chemoradiotherapy without missing treatments. 166 adults with brain, head and neck, lung, gastrointestinal, or cervical cancer participated. Patients were gi…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Montefiore Medical Center • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:06 UTC
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Dietary change may offer new hope for endometriosis sufferers
Symptom relief CompletedThis study looked at whether following a healthy diet based on the Alternative Healthy Eating Index (AHEI) for 12 weeks could reduce pain and improve quality of life in women with endometriosis. 109 women with confirmed endometriosis and significant pain took part. Researchers me…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:06 UTC
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Can a nurse and an app improve life after gynecologic cancer?
Symptom relief CompletedThis study tested a new way to follow up with gynecologic cancer survivors. Instead of seeing a doctor every time, patients saw a nurse at every other visit and used a smartphone app to help manage their health. The goal was to see if this approach improved self-management skills…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Sorlandet Hospital HF • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:03 UTC
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Acupuncture before surgery may steady blood pressure in hysterectomy patients
Symptom relief CompletedThis small pilot study looked at whether acupuncture given twice before surgery could help stabilize blood pressure in women having their uterus removed (total laparoscopic hysterectomy) for fibroids. Thirty-five adult patients received acupuncture before the operation, and resea…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Ilsan Cha hospital • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:00 UTC
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Can pelvic PT help cancer survivors regain sexual health?
Symptom relief CompletedThis study looked at whether a 10-week pelvic physical therapy program is practical for gynecologic cancer survivors who have sexual problems. Twenty survivors were enrolled to see if they could stick with the program and if it improved their sexual function and quality of life. …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Wake Forest University Health Sciences • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:00 UTC
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Can brain training ease 'Chemo Brain' in gynecologic cancer survivors?
Symptom relief CompletedThis study tested a home-based cognitive training program called BrainHQ in 60 women with gynecologic cancers who had memory or thinking problems after chemotherapy. Participants used the app for about 2.5 hours per week for 10 weeks. The goal was to see if the program was practi…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Northwestern University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:00 UTC
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New hope for women with vestibulodynia: cream and pill combo under study
Symptom relief CompletedThis study tested two treatments for vestibulodynia, a chronic pain condition affecting the vulvar area. 209 women received either a lidocaine/estradiol cream, the antidepressant nortriptyline, both, or a placebo. The goal was to see which approach best reduces pain and improves …
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Duke University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:02 UTC
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Could a common painkiller combo ease cancer treatment pain?
Symptom relief CompletedThis study tested whether adding ketoprofen to standard paracetamol (acetaminophen) can better control pain in patients receiving brachytherapy for cervical or upper airway/digestive tract cancers. Sixty-eight adults were randomly assigned to receive either paracetamol alone or p…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Centre Oscar Lambret • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:02 UTC
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New group program aims to ease endometriosis pain without drugs
Symptom relief CompletedThis study tested a program called PEEPS for people with endometriosis-related pelvic pain. Over eight weekly sessions, participants learned about mindfulness, yoga, nutrition, and pain coping strategies, while getting support from peers and clinicians. The goal was to see if the…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Washington University School of Medicine • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:10 UTC
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Phone therapy eases cancer Survivors' distress in rural areas
Symptom relief CompletedThis study tested a stepped-care telehealth program for cancer survivors living in rural areas who experience anxiety, depression, or sleep problems. Participants received either low-intensity check-ins or high-intensity phone therapy with a licensed therapist, depending on sympt…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Wake Forest University Health Sciences • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:08 UTC
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Yoga vs. exercise: which soothes endometriosis pain better?
Symptom relief CompletedThis completed study compared an 8-week online yoga program to a conventional exercise routine in 52 women with endometriosis. The goal was to see if yoga could better reduce pain and improve quality of life. Participants practiced meditation, breathing, and gentle poses, while t…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Beneficência Portuguesa de São Paulo • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:07 UTC
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New online program aims to ease chronic pelvic pain without drugs
Symptom relief CompletedThis study tested a web-based program called My Pelvic Plan for people with chronic pelvic pain, including those with endometriosis. The program teaches pain education, cognitive and behavioral skills, acupressure, physical activity, and basic pelvic floor therapy. Researchers me…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Michigan • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:04 UTC
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Prehabilitation boosts pelvic floor recovery in cervical cancer patients
Symptom relief CompletedThis study tested a 4-week exercise program before surgery (prehabilitation) in 34 women with cervical cancer. The program included aerobic, resistance, and pelvic floor exercises. Results suggest it may improve pelvic floor strength and shorten hospital stays compared to standar…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Saveetha University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:03 UTC
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Hand acupuncture shows promise for endometriosis pain relief
Symptom relief CompletedThis study tested Korean manupuncture, a hand-based therapy, for reducing pain in women with endometriosis. 74 women were randomly assigned to receive either real or placebo sessions. The goal was to see if this gentle, non-drug approach could help manage pain that often doesn't …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Centre Hospitalier Universitaire Dijon • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:03 UTC
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Acupuncture may help bladder function after cervical cancer surgery
Symptom relief CompletedThis study reviewed medical records of 73 women who had trouble emptying their bladder after cervical cancer surgery. Researchers compared two different sets of acupuncture points to see which worked better. The goal was to reduce leftover urine in the bladder and ease belly disc…
Sponsor: Lu Chao • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:03 UTC
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Nerve block eases Post-Surgery insomnia and anxiety in women
Symptom relief CompletedThis study tested whether a nerve block (stellate ganglion block) combined with standard anesthesia could help women with uterine fibroids sleep better and feel less anxious after laparoscopic surgery. 233 women aged 35-55 took part. Results aim to show if this approach reduces s…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Xiaochen Ji • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:01 UTC
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Newer vaginal surgery for hysterectomy may be as safe as standard keyhole method
Symptom relief CompletedThis study compared two surgical techniques for removing the uterus (hysterectomy) due to non-cancerous conditions: the newer vNOTES method (done through the vagina) and standard laparoscopy (keyhole surgery). 145 women took part, and researchers tracked complications, pain, and …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University Hospital, Clermont-Ferrand • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:01 UTC
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Exercise eases endometriosis: new study shows promise
Symptom relief CompletedThis study tested whether a 12-week adapted physical activity program could improve health-related quality of life in 51 women with endometriosis in Martinique. The program included aerobic, strength, and flexibility exercises. Researchers measured changes using a standard endome…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University Hospital Center of Martinique • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:00 UTC
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New study tests drug to ease pain during fertility treatment for endometriosis patients
Symptom relief CompletedThis phase 2 trial tested whether the drug letrozole can reduce pain during ovarian stimulation in 60 women with endometriosis. Participants received either letrozole or a placebo daily, and researchers measured changes in pain scores. The goal is to find a way to make fertility …
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: University of California, San Francisco • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:00 UTC
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Old drug, new hope: cabergoline trial targets endometriosis pain
Symptom relief CompletedThis study tested whether cabergoline, a drug already used for other conditions, can reduce chronic pain in women and teens with endometriosis. 129 participants took either cabergoline or a placebo for 6 months. The goal was to see if this non-hormonal approach could safely ease …
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Boston Children's Hospital • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:00 UTC
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New anesthesia drug tested for safer surgery in endometrial cancer patients
Symptom relief CompletedThis study tested whether oliceridine, a newer painkiller, is as safe and effective as the standard drug sufentanil for putting patients to sleep before gynecologic laparoscopic surgery. 120 women with endometrial cancer took part. Researchers monitored blood pressure and heart r…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Tangshan Maternal and Child Health Hospital • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:00 UTC
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Parenting program shows promise for easing ADHD behavior problems
Symptom relief CompletedThis study tested the Triple P parenting program for mothers of children aged 6-13 with ADHD. The program teaches strategies to reduce behavior problems and boost mothers' confidence. 67 mothers took part, with some receiving the program and others not. Researchers measured chang…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Palestine Polytechnic University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:00 UTC
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Talking through cancer: can couples therapy ease the emotional toll?
Symptom relief CompletedThis study tested a program that teaches couples communication skills when one partner has advanced cancer. About 440 patients and their partners took part, with half receiving the training and half getting general healthy living information. The goal was to see if the training c…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Duke University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:13 UTC
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New hope for endometriosis sufferers: drug trial targets severe pain
Symptom relief CompletedThis study tested an experimental drug called HMI-115 in 142 women with moderate-to-severe endometriosis pain. Over 12 weeks, researchers compared the drug to a placebo to see if it safely reduces pain during periods and pelvic pain. The goal is to find a new treatment option for…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Hope Medicine (Nanjing) Co., Ltd • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:13 UTC
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Brain zaps for pelvic pain? new study tests tDCS for endometriosis
Symptom relief CompletedThis study tested whether a non-invasive brain stimulation method called tDCS can help relieve chronic pelvic pain in women with endometriosis. Thirty women who were already on hormone therapy and had daily pain scores above 4 out of 10 took part. They received multiple tDCS sess…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Hospital de Clinicas de Porto Alegre • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:11 UTC
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New hope for women with pelvic pain: simple plug procedure shows promise
Symptom relief CompletedThis study tested a procedure called endovascular plug embolization to treat chronic pelvic pain caused by Pelvic Congestion Syndrome (PCS), a condition where veins in the pelvis become enlarged and painful. 44 women with PCS took part. The procedure uses a small plug to block th…
Sponsor: Halil Ibrahim Altun • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:10 UTC
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Virtual reality offers Drug-Free relief during painful ultrasounds for endometriosis
Symptom relief CompletedThis study tested whether using virtual reality (VR) during a trans-vaginal ultrasound could help women with endometriosis feel less anxious and experience less pain. 155 women were randomly assigned to either use VR for relaxation during the exam or receive standard care. Resear…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Sheba Medical Center • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:09 UTC
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Can simple home exercises beat Hands-On therapy for whiplash pain?
Symptom relief CompletedThis study tested whether a home-based exercise program could help people with persistent neck pain after a car accident. 80 adults were split into two groups: one did guided neck exercises at home, the other received standard manual therapy in a clinic. After 8 weeks, researcher…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Universidad Pontificia de Salamanca • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:09 UTC
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Coloring away fear: mandala therapy eases childbirth anxiety in High-Risk pregnancies
Symptom relief CompletedThis study looked at whether doing a mandala coloring activity could lower stress and fear of childbirth in women hospitalized with high-risk pregnancies. 149 pregnant women took part. The researchers measured their anxiety, stress, and fear levels before and after the activity.
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Kocaeli University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:09 UTC
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New pill aims to ease heavy periods from fibroids
Symptom relief CompletedThis Phase 2 trial tested an oral drug called DW4902 in 71 premenopausal women with uterine fibroids and heavy menstrual bleeding. Participants took either a placebo or one of three doses of DW4902 daily for 12 weeks. The main goal was to see if the drug could reduce bleeding to …
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Daewon Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd. • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:09 UTC
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Steroid injection during fibroid procedure may ease Post-Op pain
Symptom relief CompletedThis study tested whether giving an anti-inflammatory steroid directly into the uterine arteries during a non-surgical fibroid treatment can lessen pain, nausea, vomiting, and tiredness afterward. Forty-two women with symptomatic fibroids took part. The goal was to see if this si…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: University of Miami • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:08 UTC
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Numbing shots before fibroid surgery may ease Post-Op pain
Symptom relief CompletedThis study tested whether injecting the numbing drug ropivacaine into the belly and around a nerve cluster before surgery can lower pain after laparoscopic fibroid removal. 207 women having fibroid surgery were randomly assigned to get either ropivacaine or a placebo. The main go…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Saint Petersburg State University, Russia • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:08 UTC
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New pain block may reduce opioid use after hysterectomy
Symptom relief CompletedThis study compared two types of nerve blocks (TAP and TFP) to see which provides better pain relief after a hysterectomy. 77 women having the surgery received one of the blocks, and researchers measured their pain scores and how much opioid painkiller they needed. The goal was t…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Hacettepe University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:08 UTC
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New drug MT-2990 aims to ease endometriosis pain in small trial
Symptom relief CompletedThis study tested a drug called MT-2990 in 76 women with surgically diagnosed endometriosis and moderate to severe pelvic pain. Participants received either the drug or a placebo over 16 weeks. The goal was to see if MT-2990 safely reduces pain, including non-menstrual pelvic pai…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Tanabe Pharma America, Inc. • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:07 UTC
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New pain protocol for IVF patients under study
Symptom relief CompletedThis study looks at whether a new pain management approach helps people going through in vitro fertilization (IVF) feel less pain. Researchers will compare pain scores from 206 patients to those from an earlier study. The goal is to see if the updated care plan reduces discomfort…
Sponsor: University Hospital, Lille • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:06 UTC
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New shaver device may speed up uterine polyp surgery
Symptom relief CompletedThis study tested a new device called a hysteroscopic morcellator against the standard resectoscope for removing uterine polyps. The goal was to see which method is faster and safer. The trial involved 90 adults with a single polyp. The morcellator uses suction and mechanical cut…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University Hospital, Strasbourg, France • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:05 UTC
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Nerve block may cut opioid needs after hysterectomy
Symptom relief CompletedThis study tested whether a nerve block called the anterior quadratus lumborum block, given before surgery, can reduce pain and the need for opioids in women undergoing abdominal hysterectomy. 56 participants were randomly assigned to receive either the nerve block plus standard …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Yuri Semenyuk Rivne Regional Clinical Hospital • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:04 UTC
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Supplements before fibroid surgery show promise in small study
Symptom relief CompletedThis pilot study tested whether taking a combination of EGCG (from green tea), vitamin D, and D-chiro-inositol for three months before hysteroscopic myomectomy improves surgical outcomes. 90 women with uterine fibroids were divided into two groups: one received the supplements be…
Sponsor: Centro di Ricerca Clinica Salentino • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:01 UTC
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New drug combo cuts chemo nausea in half for gynecologic cancer patients
Symptom relief CompletedThis study tested whether adding the drug aprepitant to standard anti-nausea medicine helps women with gynecologic cancers (like ovarian or cervical cancer) who are getting chemotherapy. 143 women took part. The goal was to see if the extra drug could better prevent nausea and vo…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Sichuan Cancer Hospital and Research Institute • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:01 UTC
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Tapping away the pain: EFT shows promise for endometriosis
Symptom relief CompletedThis study tested Emotional Freedom Techniques (EFT), a simple tapping method, to help women with endometriosis manage pelvic pain. 64 women aged 18-49 with moderate to severe pain took part. Researchers measured pain levels and quality of life to see if EFT offers a low-cost, ea…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Karabuk University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:01 UTC
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Yoga and pelvic physio show promise for endometriosis pain
Symptom relief CompletedThis study tested a 3-month program combining yoga and pelvic floor physiotherapy for women with endometriosis. 82 women started, and 50 completed the program. Researchers measured changes in chronic pelvic pain, painful sex, and quality of life using questionnaires. The goal was…
Sponsor: Azienda Ospedaliero-Universitaria di Modena • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:59 UTC
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New pill could tame fibroid symptoms without surgery
Symptom relief CompletedThis study tested an oral drug called KLH-2109 in 89 premenopausal Japanese women with uterine fibroids who had heavy bleeding and pain. The goal was to see if the drug could reduce bleeding and pain better than a placebo. The trial was completed and may point to a new way to man…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Kissei Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd. • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:59 UTC
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Exercise boosts heart health in endometrial cancer survivors
Symptom relief CompletedThis study looked at whether a 12-week program of aerobic and strength exercises could improve heart health and fitness in women who finished treatment for endometrial cancer. Thirty-three survivors in remission took part. They received exercise equipment and a Fitbit, and had he…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Jess S. Gorzelitz • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:58 UTC
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Could parsley and rosemary ease endometriosis pain?
Symptom relief CompletedThis pilot study tested a dietary supplement made from parsley, rosemary, selenium, and vitamins in 36 women with endometriosis. The goal was to see if it could reduce pain and the need for NSAIDs. The supplement was taken daily for a period, and pain levels were measured using a…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Endok s.r.l. • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:58 UTC
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Brain zaps boost balance in breast cancer survivors
Symptom relief CompletedThis pilot study tested whether a non-invasive brain stimulation technique called tDCS could improve balance and thinking in older women who had chemotherapy for breast cancer. 48 women aged 50-85 took part. The results will show if this approach can help with common side effects…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Pittsburgh • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:57 UTC
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Fitbit program helps cancer survivors get moving, study finds
Symptom relief CompletedThis study tested a physical activity program for breast and endometrial cancer survivors who were not getting enough exercise. Participants started with a Fitbit activity tracker linked to their electronic health record, and those who did not improve were offered extra support l…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Wisconsin, Madison • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:55 UTC
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Targeted radiation shows promise for recurrent gynecologic cancers
Symptom relief CompletedThis early-phase study tested a precise type of radiation called stereotactic body radiation therapy (SBRT) in 15 women whose ovarian or uterine cancer had come back in a limited area. The main goal was to find the safest dose and check for side effects. Researchers also looked a…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: University of Colorado, Denver • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:55 UTC
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Shocking away the pain: TENS device tested for endometriosis flares
Symptom relief CompletedThis study tested whether a TENS unit, a small device that sends mild electrical pulses through the skin, can reduce pain during endometriosis flares. Forty women with surgically confirmed endometriosis tracked their pain for three months without the device, then for three months…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Milton S. Hershey Medical Center • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:55 UTC
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Can a short video ease anxiety for cancer patients facing radiation?
Symptom relief CompletedThis study tested whether an educational video about brachytherapy (a type of internal radiation) helps women with cervical or uterine cancer feel more satisfied and less anxious. Eighty patients were randomly assigned to watch the video or receive standard consent only. Research…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of California, San Diego • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:54 UTC
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Yoga eases pelvic pain and boosts quality of life in endometriosis study
Symptom relief CompletedThis study looked at whether yoga can reduce pelvic pain and improve quality of life for women with endometriosis. Sixty women who had pelvic pain for at least six months took part. They practiced yoga and reported their pain and well-being using standard questionnaires. The goal…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Istanbul University - Cerrahpasa • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:52 UTC
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New drug could ease endometriosis pain in major trial
Symptom relief CompletedThis phase 3 trial tested the drug elagolix in 202 women with moderate to severe pain from endometriosis. Participants took either elagolix or a placebo for 12 weeks. The study measured how well the drug reduced menstrual cramps and pelvic pain. The goal is to see if elagolix can…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Nanjing Chia-tai Tianqing Pharmaceutical • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:51 UTC
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Endometriosis pain relief: letrozole takes on danazol in new study
Symptom relief CompletedThis study tested two drugs, letrozole and danazol, to see which better reduces pelvic pain in women with endometriosis. Sixty women aged 18-45 with moderate to severe pain took one of the two drugs daily for 12 weeks. The main goal was to measure changes in pain scores, with the…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Sidra Salman • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 26, 2026 19:04 UTC
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Fiber pills may ease radiation side effects for pelvic cancer patients
Symptom relief CompletedThis completed phase 3 trial tested whether taking psyllium husk fiber capsules during pelvic radiation therapy could reduce gut inflammation and urgency symptoms. 354 adults with pelvic cancers (like rectal, prostate, or gynecological) took either fiber or placebo capsules daily…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Sahlgrenska University Hospital • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 26, 2026 15:22 UTC
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Can a smartphone app and fitbit ease cancer treatment? new study says maybe.
Symptom relief CompletedThis study tested whether a smartphone app (HOPE or SMART) paired with a Fitbit could help women with recurrent gynecologic cancer manage symptoms and improve quality of life during chemotherapy. 102 women participated, using the app to track symptoms and receive advice, while we…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Dana-Farber Cancer Institute • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 26, 2026 14:54 UTC
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Could a tiny ear device replace opioids after cancer surgery?
Symptom relief CompletedThis study tested a device that sends mild electrical pulses to the ear (called PENS) to see if it can reduce pain and the need for strong painkillers after surgery for endometrial or cervical cancer. 48 women who had open surgery took part. The goal was to find a safer, non-drug…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: DyAnsys, Inc. • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 26, 2026 13:42 UTC
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Scientists probe why endometriosis pain persists
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study looked at 78 women to understand why chronic pelvic pain happens in endometriosis. Researchers examined hormones, immune chemicals, and genes, and how nerves and muscles are involved. Participants included women with endometriosis and pain, those with pain but no endom…
Sponsor: National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 02, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New ultrasound ratios could sharpen detection of fetal growth issues
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study examines whether two specific ultrasound measurements—the ratio of the transverse cerebellar diameter to abdominal circumference and the ratio of mid-thigh circumference to femur length—can more accurately estimate gestational age in both healthy and growth-restricted …
Sponsor: Tanta University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 02, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Womb healing after placenta accreta: a closer look
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study looks at how the womb lining heals after different types of womb-sparing surgery for placenta accreta, a serious pregnancy condition where the placenta grows too deeply into the womb wall. Researchers will use a small camera (hysteroscopy) three months after surgery to…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Sohag University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 01, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Enzyme-HPV link in cervical disease explored
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study looked at how certain enzymes called matrix metalloproteinases (MMPs) and their inhibitors relate to human papillomavirus (HPV) in cervical dysplasia and cancer. Researchers collected tissue and cell samples from 216 women with different stages of cervical lesions. The…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University Hospital, Bordeaux • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:03 UTC
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Blood test may predict cancer spread in women
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis completed study looked at whether a simple blood test (liquid biopsy) can help track breast, ovarian, and endometrial cancers. Researchers analyzed circulating tumor cells in 150 women to see if these cells could predict the risk of cancer spreading or how well treatment wor…
Sponsor: Tomsk National Research Medical Center of the Russian Academy of Sciences • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:02 UTC
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Can survivor stories get more people screened for cancer?
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study tested whether a short video featuring cancer survivors and local leaders could encourage more people in rural Tamil Nadu to get screened for oral, breast, and cervical cancer. Over 1,200 adults aged 30-59 who had not been screened recently were randomly assigned to se…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: International Agency for Research on Cancer • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:01 UTC
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Study aims to find best surgery for bowel endometriosis
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study looked at 294 women with deep endometriosis affecting the rectum. Researchers compared how patients felt after conservative surgery versus more radical bowel removal. The goal was to see which approach leads to fewer bowel and bladder problems and to find factors that …
Sponsor: Universitaire Ziekenhuizen KU Leuven • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:01 UTC
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Glowing dye could make endometriosis surgery safer for the ureters
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study tested whether injecting a fluorescent dye called indocyanine green (ICG) into the ureters helps surgeons see them more clearly during laparoscopic surgery for deep infiltrating endometriosis. 51 women with suspected or confirmed deep endometriosis took part. The goal …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Insel Gruppe AG, University Hospital Bern • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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Could a simple measurement help spot endometriosis earlier?
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study looked at 40 women to see if a physical measurement called anogenital distance (AGD) and certain hormone levels differ between those with and without endometriosis. Researchers measured AGD and took blood and saliva samples before and after showing an empathy-inducing …
Sponsor: University Hospital, Montpellier • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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Study probes how pelvic cancer strains Couples' intimacy
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study followed 40 women with cervical, uterine, or ovarian cancer to see how their relationship and sexual communication changed from diagnosis to 3 months after treatment. Participants filled out questionnaires about their sexual activity, desire, and discomfort. The goal w…
Sponsor: University Hospital, Bordeaux • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:07 UTC
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Nurse navigators boost cervical cancer screening in study
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study tested whether a nurse navigation program—including education, counseling, and WhatsApp follow-up—could encourage more women aged 30-65 to get screened for cervical cancer. 80 women who were not regularly screened took part. The program aimed to improve their understan…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: TURKAN OZDAS • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:04 UTC
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Stiffness check could boost fibroid treatment success
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study looked at whether measuring the stiffness of uterine fibroids can help predict how well they respond to a non-invasive treatment called MR-HIFU. Forty women with symptomatic fibroids were enrolled. The goal was to improve patient selection so that only those likely to …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University Hospital, Bordeaux • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:00 UTC
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New device could help predict preterm birth in High-Risk pregnancies
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis pilot study tested a new device that measures cervical stiffness in 21 pregnant women at high risk for preterm birth. The goal was to see if stiffness measurements could improve risk assessment beyond standard ultrasound checks. Researchers hope this could lead to better pre…
Sponsor: Luzerner Kantonsspital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:00 UTC
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Faith-based workshops aim to boost cancer screening in muslim women
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study tested whether a two-hour, peer-led workshop with religious messages could encourage Muslim women in North East England and Scotland to get screened for breast, bowel, and cervical cancer. 169 women aged 25-74 who were not up-to-date with all eligible screenings took p…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Sunderland • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:00 UTC
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New imaging database aims to improve endometriosis diagnosis
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study collected ultrasound and MRI images from 100 women with endometriosis who were scheduled for surgery. The goal was to create a database that helps doctors better identify and stage the disease using these scans. Participants were aged 18-40, had a clinical diagnosis, a…
Sponsor: Perspectum • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:39 UTC
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PET/CT scans may sharpen cancer Follow-Up decisions
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study looked at whether a special PET/CT scan, done within two months after treatment, helps doctors make better decisions for patients with advanced cervical cancer. Researchers compared what doctors would decide without the scan versus with it. The study involved 40 patien…
Sponsor: University Hospital, Brest • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:36 UTC
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Placenta protein study completed: no new treatment yet
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis completed study examined levels of certain proteins and growth factors in the placentas of 48 women with placenta previa or placenta percreta during the third trimester. Researchers measured substances like decorin, laminin, and collagen in placental tissue and blood samples…
Sponsor: Celal Bayar University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:36 UTC
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New study aims to predict which fibroids respond best to Non-Invasive ultrasound treatment
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study looked at 40 women with symptomatic uterine fibroids to understand why MR-guided focused ultrasound (HIFU) works better for some than others. Researchers used MRI and contrast-enhanced ultrasound to measure fibroid blood flow, stiffness, and other features before treat…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University Hospital, Bordeaux • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:32 UTC
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Could a yeast infection fuel endometriosis? new study investigates
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study looked at whether a common vaginal yeast, Candida albicans, plays a role in endometriosis. Researchers compared 48 women with and without endometriosis to see if yeast overgrowth was more common in those with the disease. The goal was to better understand what causes e…
Sponsor: Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de la Guadeloupe • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:30 UTC
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Embarrassment may be costing lives: study probes why women delay cancer checks
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study interviewed 12 women diagnosed with gynaecological cancers (ovarian, womb, cervical, vulval, or vaginal) to understand what made them seek help or delay. Researchers focused on embarrassment and other barriers to early doctor visits. The goal is to use these insights t…
Sponsor: NHS Grampian • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:29 UTC
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Keyhole surgery blood loss study compares tying techniques
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study looked at 60 women aged 35 to 60 who had a hysterectomy (removal of the uterus) through small cuts in the belly (laparoscopy). The goal was to compare two different methods of tying off the uterine arteries to see which one led to less blood loss during surgery. The re…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Mostafa Bahaa • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:29 UTC
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Can a new curriculum keep nursing students fit and healthy?
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study tested different ways to teach physical activity-related health competence to nursing students in Bavaria. Over 300 students from 16 schools participated, with some schools using new teaching methods and others serving as controls. The goal was to see which approach be…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Erlangen-Nürnberg • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:25 UTC
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10-Year study checks if HPV test alone can replace pap smear
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study follows over 1,700 women who previously took part in a cervical cancer screening trial. Researchers want to see if testing for HPV alone is as safe and effective as combining it with a Pap smear over 10 years. Participants provide a cervical sample for both tests, and …
Sponsor: University of British Columbia • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:25 UTC
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Harmless virus levels may predict transplant complications
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study looked at 172 kidney transplant recipients who were on stable anti-rejection medication for at least 3 months. Researchers measured levels of a common, harmless virus (Torque Teno Virus) in their blood to see if it could predict serious infections or organ rejection. T…
Sponsor: Singapore General Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:24 UTC
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Can ultrasound spot hidden scar tissue after C-Section?
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study used ultrasound to measure the thickness between the bladder and uterus (vesicouterin thickness) and check for a 'sliding sign' in 117 pregnant women at term. Half had at least one prior C-section, half did not. The goal was to see if ultrasound can detect adhesions th…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Adana City Training and Research Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:23 UTC
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New EHR tool aims to boost Heart-Health talks for cancer survivors
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study tested a tool built into electronic health records that prompts doctors to discuss heart health with cancer survivors during routine visits. Researchers enrolled 645 survivors of breast, prostate, colorectal, endometrial, and lymphoma cancers across 12 clinics. The goa…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Wake Forest University Health Sciences • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:08 UTC
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Nepal study tests whether fighting stigma gets more women screened for cervical cancer
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study tested a program designed to reduce stigma around cervical cancer and increase screening among women in Nepal. Researchers enrolled 310 married women aged 30-60 from one municipality. The program included educational videos and group discussions. The goal was to see if…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Kathmandu University School of Medical Sciences • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:08 UTC
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Routine BRCA testing for ovarian cancer patients proves feasible in irish study
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study tested whether it is practical to routinely check ovarian cancer tumors for BRCA gene mutations in the clinic. Researchers enrolled 200 patients with high-grade serous or endometrioid ovarian, fallopian tube, or primary peritoneal cancer. They used blood and tumor samp…
Sponsor: Cancer Trials Ireland • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:07 UTC
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New biomarker may predict which cancer drugs work best
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis completed study tested whether a new biomarker called 'mass response' can predict how well a cancer therapy will work. Researchers collected tumor cells from 72 patients with various cancers through fluid drainage or biopsies. The goal was to see if this biomarker could guid…
Sponsor: Travera Inc • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:06 UTC
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Scientists hunt for biomarkers to predict radiation damage
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study analyzed blood, urine, and tissue samples from 273 adults with brain or lung cancer who were receiving radiation therapy. The goal was to find biological markers that could predict which patients are more likely to develop serious side effects from radiation, such as l…
Sponsor: Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer Center • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:06 UTC
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Endometriosis pain study seeks to uncover why sex hurts
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study looked at 56 women with endometriosis to see if severe pain during sex is linked to a condition called central sensitization, where the nervous system becomes overly sensitive to pain. Researchers used pain-pressure tests and daily surveys over 6 weeks to measure pain …
Sponsor: BC Women's Hospital & Health Centre • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:06 UTC
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Strength training for moms after tough pregnancies: a small step forward
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study looked at whether a 4-week resistance training program is doable for women who had pregnancy complications like preeclampsia or preterm birth. Seven new moms participated, and researchers measured how well they stuck with the exercises and how they felt about them. The…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Michigan • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:05 UTC
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Could T-DXd outperform standard care for multiple HER2-Positive cancers? new study investigates
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study looks at whether the drug T-DXd works better than standard treatments for people with several types of HER2-positive solid tumors. Researchers will compare data from previous T-DXd trials with real-world medical records of patients who received standard care. The goal …
Sponsor: AstraZeneca • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:05 UTC
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Fertility after fibroid embolization: new data from 46 women
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study looked back at 46 women who had a procedure called uterine artery embolization to treat fibroids. The goal was to see how often women later had a baby and what pregnancy complications occurred. The researchers reviewed medical records from one hospital in France to gat…
Sponsor: Assistance Publique - Hôpitaux de Paris • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:05 UTC
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New clues in preterm birth: protein study may help predict dangerous membrane rupture
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis completed study looked at 36 pregnant women to understand why the membranes around the baby break too early (PPROM). Researchers measured certain proteins called syndecans in the mother's blood and in the placenta and amniotic membrane after birth. The goal was to find clues…
Sponsor: Celal Bayar University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:04 UTC
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Endometriosis Doesn't always end with menopause: new study investigates
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study looked at 492 women after menopause to see how often signs of endometriosis show up on routine ultrasound exams. Researchers used a standard method to check for deep endometriosis and cysts. The goal was to learn more about this condition in older women, which is not w…
Sponsor: Simone Ferrero • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:02 UTC
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Frozen embryo transfers may boost IVF success, study finds
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study looked at whether using frozen embryos instead of fresh ones in IVF leads to more live births. 237 women took part, and researchers compared pregnancy rates and baby health. The goal was to see if freezing embryos helps the womb lining work better.
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Assistance Publique - Hôpitaux de Paris • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:02 UTC
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Full or empty bladder? study tests best way to protect organs during cervical cancer radiation
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study looked at 22 women with cervical cancer to see if having an empty bladder (using a catheter) or a full bladder (filled with 120cc of fluid) is better during a type of internal radiation called brachytherapy. The goal was to find which method lowers the radiation dose t…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Institut de Cancérologie de Lorraine • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:01 UTC
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Cord blood chemical may reveal clues about newborn weight
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study measured a substance called preptin in the umbilical cord blood of 72 newborns. Researchers compared levels in babies with low or high birth weight to those with normal weight, and also looked at babies born to mothers with diabetes. The goal was to see if preptin leve…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Konya City Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:01 UTC
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Study links preeclampsia proteins to preterm lung damage
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study examined 33 preterm babies born before 30 weeks to mothers with preeclampsia. Researchers measured certain proteins in the mother's blood, umbilical cord blood, and amniotic fluid to see if they were linked to a lung condition called bronchopulmonary dysplasia (BPD). T…
Sponsor: Assistance Publique - Hôpitaux de Paris • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:00 UTC
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New blood test may help protect kids from post-transplant infection
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study looked at whether a blood test that measures immune response to CMV can predict infection risk in children who have received a heart, kidney, or liver transplant. Researchers tested blood samples from 161 children within the first year after transplant. The goal is to …
Sponsor: Vanderbilt University Medical Center • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:00 UTC
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New study tests heat treatment for painful uterine condition
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study looked at how radiofrequency ablation (using heat) affects adenomyosis tissue in 15 women who were already scheduled for a hysterectomy. The goal was to see how well the treatment destroys the abnormal tissue by examining it under a microscope after surgery. The study …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:03 UTC
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Blood flow clues may predict health of Growth-Restricted newborns
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study followed 81 pregnant women whose babies were growing slowly in the womb (a condition called IUGR). Researchers used ultrasound to measure blood flow in a key fetal blood vessel every week during the third trimester. They then checked if these measurements could predict…
Sponsor: İlayda Gercik Arzık, MD • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:02 UTC
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Robot vs. standard surgery: which is safer for Women's cancers?
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study looked at 386 women with cervical, uterine, or ovarian cancer to compare standard laparoscopic surgery versus robot-assisted laparoscopic surgery. The goal was to see which approach causes fewer complications within six months after the operation. Researchers tracked s…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Centre Oscar Lambret • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:01 UTC
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New PET-scan method may sharpen brachytherapy for cervical cancer
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study explores whether using a PET-scan at the start of brachytherapy (internal radiation) is feasible for patients with locally advanced cervical cancer. Fourteen participants who have already received chemoradiation will undergo an extra PET-scan during brachytherapy and a…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Centre Oscar Lambret • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:01 UTC
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New MRI method maps healthy placental blood flow
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study used MRI scans to measure blood flow in the placenta of 135 women undergoing pregnancy termination for fetal reasons between 16 and 32 weeks. The goal was to create a set of normal reference ranges for placental perfusion, which could help doctors identify when the pla…
Sponsor: Assistance Publique - Hôpitaux de Paris • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:00 UTC
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New study seeks to reduce childbirth dangers for High-Risk moms
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study looked at pregnant women at high risk for placenta accreta, a serious condition where the placenta grows too deeply into the womb. Researchers wanted to find out which factors, such as how the condition is diagnosed and managed, affect the mother's health. Over 600 wom…
Sponsor: Assistance Publique - Hôpitaux de Paris • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:00 UTC
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Michigan study tests ways to boost genetic testing in cancer patients
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study looked at whether a special website or coaching phone calls could help more people with a personal or family history of certain cancers get genetic testing. Over 800 participants were randomly assigned to one of these two methods or to standard care. The goal was to se…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Michigan Rogel Cancer Center • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:00 UTC
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New clinic aims to ease the journey for women cancer survivors
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study tested whether a special survivorship clinic, combined with an app for reporting symptoms, is practical for women who have finished curative treatment for early-stage breast, cervical, or endometrial cancer. Two hundred women visited the clinic at the start and end of …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University College Cork • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:10 UTC
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Chatbot coaches cancer survivors on genetic testing
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study tested a digital chatbot (called CATALYST) to help cancer survivors learn about genetic testing for inherited cancer risk. Fifty adults who had certain cancers (like breast, ovarian, or prostate) used the chatbot or received usual care. The goal was to see if the chatb…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:10 UTC
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Custom 3D printed devices aim to improve cancer radiation delivery
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study tested whether custom 3D printed applicators could improve radiation delivery in brachytherapy for gynecological cancers. Thirteen patients with cervical, uterine, vaginal, or vulvar cancer received MRI-guided treatment using these personalized tools. The goal was to s…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Institute of Oncology Ljubljana • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:07 UTC
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What predicts survival in severe kidney infections? new study digs into the data
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study reviewed 575 adults admitted to intensive care for a severe kidney infection called acute obstructive pyelonephritis. Researchers aimed to identify factors that lead to poor outcomes such as death or lasting kidney damage. The goal is to better understand which patient…
Sponsor: Assistance Publique - Hôpitaux de Paris • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:07 UTC
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New stitch tool tested in robot surgeries shows promise
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study tested a special stitch device (STRATAFIX Spiral PDS Plus) used in robot-assisted surgeries for weight loss (sleeve gastrectomy) and hysterectomy. 161 adults took part. The main goal was to see how well it controlled bleeding after stitching. Doctors also rated how eas…
Sponsor: Ethicon, Inc. • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:06 UTC
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Surgery's hidden toll: new study tracks quality of life in gynecologic cancer survivors
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis completed study followed 40 women who had standard surgery for gynecologic cancers (endometrial, cervical, ovarian, or fallopian tube). Researchers measured changes in quality of life and checked for lower limb lymphedema (leg swelling). The goal was to learn how surgery aff…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Institute of Oncology Ljubljana • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:05 UTC
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Study reveals metabolic changes in gynecologic cancer patients after treatment
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study looked at how a single round of chemotherapy or immunotherapy changes the way the body uses energy and fats in women with gynecologic cancers. Researchers measured breathing and blood markers in 43 participants before and after treatment. The goal was to learn more abo…
Sponsor: University of Tennessee Graduate School of Medicine • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:03 UTC
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DIY cervical cancer test boosts screening rates, study finds
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study looked at whether giving women a self-collection kit for HPV testing at their family doctor's office would encourage more women to get screened for cervical cancer. The study involved 308 women aged 30-65 who were overdue for screening. Some women were offered the usua…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University Hospital, Lille • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:02 UTC
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Exercise in complicated pregnancies: no harm found in small study
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study involved 40 pregnant women whose babies were not growing well (fetal growth restriction). Researchers wanted to see if a single session of moderate exercise would change the baby's well-being. They measured the baby's health using ultrasound before and after the exerci…
Sponsor: University of Tennessee Graduate School of Medicine • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:02 UTC
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Talking women into HPV tests: study tests motivational interviews
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study tested whether motivational interviews based on the Health Belief Model could increase HPV-DNA testing among women aged 30-45 who hadn't been tested in five years. Researchers gave 4 sessions of motivational interviewing and educational materials to one group, while a …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Muazez küçükkaya • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:01 UTC
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Study reveals hidden risks of fibroid surgery
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study looked back at the medical records of 293 women who had surgery to remove uterine fibroids (myomectomy). The goal was to find out how often a hysterectomy (removal of the uterus) was needed during the procedure and what complications occurred within 30 days after surge…
Sponsor: Ain Shams University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:00 UTC
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AI learns to detect endometriosis in real time during surgery
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis completed study tested an artificial intelligence (AI) model to automatically detect endometriosis lesions in real time during laparoscopic surgery. Researchers used video recordings from 26 patients to train and validate the AI. The goal was to see if the AI could accuratel…
Sponsor: University Hospital Tuebingen • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:00 UTC
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Robots vs. surgeons: which is better for hysterectomy?
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study compared robot-assisted laparoscopy using the Senhance Surgical System to conventional laparoscopy for hysterectomy and other uterine surgeries. Researchers measured operating time, blood loss, and safety in 78 patients. The goal was to see if the robot offers advantag…
Sponsor: University Hospital Tuebingen • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:00 UTC
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Tiny nerves may explain endometriosis pain – study hints at smarter surgery
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study looked at tissue samples from 15 women with deep endometriosis who had laparoscopic surgery. Researchers measured nerve and blood vessel density in the peritoneum near endometriosis nodules and checked pain scores before and after surgery. The goal was to see if these …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Uludag University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:00 UTC
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Study examines pregnancy after fibroid surgery
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis completed observational study looked at 150 women to see how different types of fibroid removal surgery (hysteroscopic, laparoscopic, or laparotomic) affect pregnancy outcomes. It compared women who had surgery with those who did not, and also looked at whether surgery durin…
Sponsor: Centro di Ricerca Clinica Salentino • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:13 UTC
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New vaginal surgery may ease brain pressure during hysterectomy
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study compared two types of hysterectomy surgery: vNOTES (done through the vagina) and TLH (done through small belly cuts). Researchers measured optic nerve sheath diameter, an indirect sign of brain pressure, in 66 women. The goal was to see if vNOTES causes less pressure o…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Saglik Bilimleri Universitesi Gazi Yasargil Training and Research Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:08 UTC
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Which nerve block combo best eases pain after gynecologic cancer surgery?
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study looked at 94 patients who had major abdominal surgery for gynecologic cancers. Researchers compared pain relief from a standard nerve block (TAP block) alone versus combining it with another block (QLB or RSB). The goal was to see which approach reduced pain and opioid…
Sponsor: Dr Abdurrahman Yurtaslan Ankara Oncology Training and Research Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:07 UTC
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New surgical order may keep vagina longer after hysterectomy
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study tested whether starting a hysterectomy by cutting the back of the vagina (posterior colpotomy first) helps keep the vagina longer compared to the usual method. Eighty women having a hysterectomy for non-cancer reasons took part. The main goal was to measure any differe…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Cairo University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:07 UTC
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How far should surgeons go? study tests lymph node removal in uterine cancer
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study looked at 150 women with intermediate- or high-risk endometrial cancer who had surgery to remove the uterus and nearby lymph nodes. Researchers compared removing lymph nodes up to a higher level (near the kidney) versus a lower level (near the pelvis) to see which appr…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Ahmed Aouf • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:07 UTC
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Ultrasound in the OR: a new eye for endometriosis surgery?
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study tested whether using an ultrasound during surgery helps doctors decide the best way to remove endometriosis from the rectum. Ten women with deep pelvic endometriosis took part. Doctors performed an ultrasound before and after shaving off the diseased tissue to see if i…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University Hospital, Lille • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:07 UTC
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2000 women studied to uncover hidden patterns in endometriosis
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study analyzed 2000 women who had surgery for endometriosis to see if the lesions tend to appear more on the right or left side of the pelvis. By carefully recording the location of each lesion during surgery, researchers hope to learn more about how endometriosis develops. …
Sponsor: Fondazione IRCCS Ca' Granda, Ospedale Maggiore Policlinico • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:06 UTC
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Mailed self-test boosts cervical cancer screening in hard-to-reach women
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study looked at two methods to help women who have not been screened for cervical cancer get tested. One group received a vaginal self-sampling kit in the mail, while the other was invited to visit their general practitioner. The goal was to see which approach leads more wom…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University Hospital, Tours • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:06 UTC
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Scientists probe muscle mysteries in cancer weight loss
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis completed study looked at how muscle energy use differs in women with ovarian or endometrial cancer who are losing weight, depending on their body mass index (BMI). Researchers took blood samples, muscle biopsies, and fat tissue from 70 women during surgery. The goal was to …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University Hospital, Tours • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:06 UTC
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Chemo's hidden toll: study probes life after endometrial cancer treatment
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study looked at how chemotherapy impacts the quality of life of women treated for stage II or III endometrial cancer. Researchers asked 51 patients to fill out questionnaires about their physical, emotional, and social well-being at least two years after finishing treatment.…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Centre Francois Baclesse • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:05 UTC
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Less surgery may be safer for early cervical cancer patients
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study looked at 267 women with early-stage cervical cancer to compare two surgical approaches: removing all pelvic lymph nodes versus removing only the sentinel (first) lymph node. The goal was to see which method causes fewer complications within 6 months after surgery. Res…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Hospices Civils de Lyon • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:05 UTC
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Light device could spot brain trouble in tiniest newborns
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study tested a new, noninvasive device that uses light to monitor blood flow and oxygen in the brains of extremely premature babies. Researchers followed 100 infants born before 29 weeks to see if the device could detect problems linked to brain bleeding. The goal is to give…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Maria Angela Franceschini • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:04 UTC
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Simple blood test may spot hidden blood vessel damage in kids with growth issues
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis completed study looked at whether a blood test for a substance called ADMA can measure blood vessel health in children with growth hormone deficiency or those born small for their age. Researchers compared ADMA levels to ultrasound measurements of artery function in 23 child…
Sponsor: University Hospital, Lille • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:04 UTC
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Scientists unravel the mystery of menstrual cramps and pain relief
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study looked at 183 women with menstrual pain to understand why it happens and how naproxen (a common painkiller) relieves it. Using MRI scans, researchers measured uterine activity, blood flow, and oxygen levels before and after taking naproxen or a placebo. The goal is to …
Phase: PHASE4 • Sponsor: Endeavor Health • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:03 UTC
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Painful endometriosis: could nerve fibers be the culprit?
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study looked at 65 women with deep infiltrating endometriosis to see if the number of nerve fibers in their lesions is linked to how much pain they feel. Researchers measured nerve density in surgically removed tissue and compared it to pain scores reported by patients. The …
Sponsor: Başakşehir Çam & Sakura City Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:03 UTC
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Cancer patients may not need lifelong immunotherapy, study suggests
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study looked at people with advanced solid tumors (like lung, bladder, or melanoma) who had been on immunotherapy for one year and whose disease was stable. Half stopped treatment and half continued. The goal was to see if stopping early affected how long until the cancer pr…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Dan Zandberg • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:03 UTC
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Smart devices track cancer recovery at home
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study tested whether using at-home monitoring devices (like a wristband pedometer, scale, and blood pressure cuff) can help improve care for cancer patients after they leave the hospital following surgery. 22 patients with various cancers participated. The goal was to see if…
Sponsor: City of Hope Medical Center • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:02 UTC
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Massive study reveals real cancer risk for HPV-Positive women with mild pap smears
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study followed over 46,000 women in the Netherlands who tested positive for HPV and had mild abnormal Pap results. Researchers tracked how many developed cervical cancer within five years. The goal was to see if these women could safely have fewer follow-up tests, making scr…
Sponsor: Gynaecologisch Oncologisch Centrum Zuid • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:01 UTC
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Blood protein clues may predict dangerous pregnancy problems
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study measured certain proteins (histones and HMGB1) in the blood of 115 pregnant women to see if they could help detect placenta-related complications like pre-eclampsia. Researchers compared women with normal pregnancies, those with complications, and healthy non-pregnant …
Sponsor: Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de Nīmes • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:01 UTC
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Timing matters: when to first assess symptoms in UC treatment?
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis completed study from Xijing Hospital looked at 180 adults with mild-to-moderate ulcerative colitis starting 5-ASA therapy. Researchers compared checking symptoms at 4, 8, or 12 weeks to see which timing best predicted treatment success at 48 weeks. The goal was to help docto…
Sponsor: Xijing Hospital of Digestive Diseases • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:59 UTC
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Blood mineral levels may differ in women's reproductive diseases
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study measured 14 trace elements in blood samples from 40 women with endometriosis, ovarian cancer, endometrial cancer, or healthy controls. Researchers wanted to see if levels of elements like iron, selenium, or lead differ between these groups. The goal is to find clues th…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Cumhuriyet University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:59 UTC
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Can a simple blood test predict IVF success in endometriosis?
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study looked at whether levels of cell free DNA (tiny DNA fragments) in blood and fluid around eggs are higher in women with endometriosis who are doing IVF. Researchers compared 114 women with and without endometriosis to see if these DNA levels relate to egg quality and pr…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Centre Hospitalier Universitaire, Amiens • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:59 UTC
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New study sheds light on leg swelling after cancer surgery
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study looked at 111 people who had surgery for early-stage cervical or vulvar cancer to find out how many develop lower leg swelling (lymphedema). Researchers used a questionnaire to gather information, not to test any new treatment. The goal is to better identify who is at …
Sponsor: Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:59 UTC
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Ultrasound score may guide surgery for dangerous placenta condition
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study tested whether a special ultrasound scoring system (Placenta Accreta Index) can help doctors decide the safest type of surgery for pregnant women with placenta accreta, a condition where the placenta grows too deeply into the womb. Researchers studied 154 women with pl…
Sponsor: Assiut University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:59 UTC
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Placenta protein may hold clues to preeclampsia
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis completed study investigated levels of a protein called CD71 in placentas from 39 women with preeclampsia and 39 healthy pregnant women. Researchers also looked at newborn outcomes. The goal was to better understand how preeclampsia develops. No treatment was tested; this is…
Sponsor: Celal Bayar University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:58 UTC
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Blood DNA levels may signal pregnancy problems
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study measured the amount of free-floating DNA and nucleosomes in the blood of 137 women to see if these levels differ between those with pregnancy complications (like preeclampsia or blood clots) and healthy women (both pregnant and non-pregnant). The goal was to better und…
Sponsor: Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de Nīmes • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:58 UTC
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Taiwan study reveals HER2 rates in Hard-to-Treat gynecologic cancers
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study looked at medical records from 509 adults in Taiwan to find out how often advanced cervical, endometrial, and ovarian cancers have a specific marker called HER2 IHC 3+. Researchers also described the patients' health details to better understand who might benefit from …
Sponsor: Daiichi Sankyo • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:58 UTC
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New method could help tiny preemies grow better
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study looked at 100 preterm babies who were small for their gestational age and needed IV nutrition. Researchers compared two ways to calculate their nutritional needs: using the baby's actual birth weight versus using a corrected weight (the weight they would be at the 10th…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Panos Papandreou • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:58 UTC
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Can a lifestyle program help endometrial cancer survivors stay healthier?
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study tested a group-based program to help endometrial cancer survivors adopt healthier habits. The goal was to lower their risk of other health problems like heart disease and diabetes. Twenty-three survivors who had finished cancer treatment took part in online learning an…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Virginia • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:55 UTC
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Exercise before surgery may slow cancer growth
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study looked at whether high-intensity interval training (HIIT) — short, intense exercise sessions — could have anti-cancer effects in women with endometrial cancer. Thirty women did 4 to 6 HIIT sessions before their scheduled surgery. Researchers then checked tissue samples…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: UNC Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:54 UTC
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HPV Vaccine's Long-Term power tested in rwandan women
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis completed study looked at how well the HPV vaccine protects against HPV infections over time in over 3,000 Rwandan women aged 18-28, some living with HIV and some without. Researchers collected blood, oral, and other samples to measure vaccine effectiveness and long-term ant…
Sponsor: Montefiore Medical Center • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:54 UTC
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Universal DNA screening in endometrial cancer reveals hidden genetic risks
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study tested over 1,000 women with endometrial cancer for DNA repair problems that can be inherited (Lynch syndrome). By analyzing tumor DNA, researchers aimed to personalize cancer treatment and identify family members who might also be at risk. The goal was to improve care…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer Center • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:53 UTC
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New dye technique may help surgeons spot hidden cancer spread
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study tested a modified method for injecting a green dye (indocyanine green) to help surgeons see lymph nodes during robotic surgery for early-stage endometrial cancer. The new approach injects the dye until the lymphatic channels are visible in real time, aiming to improve …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Bakirkoy Dr. Sadi Konuk Research and Training Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:51 UTC
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New study aims to boost cancer screening among american indians
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study worked with American Indian communities in New Mexico to find better ways to encourage screening for breast, colon, and cervical cancers. Over 500 adults took part in focus groups, surveys, and pilot programs. The goal was to understand barriers and test simple educati…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: New Mexico Cancer Research Alliance • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:51 UTC
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Fibroid location linked to changes in uterine blood flow
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study looked at how the location of uterine fibroids affects blood flow in the uterine artery. Researchers used ultrasound to measure blood flow in 185 women with fibroids and compared results based on fibroid location. They found that fibroids located within the uterine mus…
Sponsor: Bakirkoy Dr. Sadi Konuk Research and Training Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:51 UTC
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New program tackles stigma to get more women with HIV screened for cervical cancer
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study tested a program called Elimisha HPV, designed to reduce stigma and increase cervical cancer screening among women living with HIV in Kenya. The program included simple educational scripts, a video addressing fears, and peer support. Nearly 1,000 women participated, an…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Duke University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 26, 2026 17:41 UTC
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New drug interaction study aims to make future treatments safer
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis completed phase 1 study tested how SHR7280, a drug being developed for endometriosis and uterine fibroids, affects the way the body processes six other common drugs. Twenty healthy men took SHR7280 along with midazolam, warfarin, omeprazole, digoxin, and rosuvastatin to see …
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Jiangsu HengRui Medicine Co., Ltd. • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 26, 2026 16:33 UTC
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Surgeons try High-Tech goggles to spot hidden tumors during keyhole surgery
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis completed study tested whether augmented reality (AR) can help surgeons during laparoscopic surgery for uterine fibroids or adenomyosis. AR overlays images from pre-surgery scans onto the live video feed, potentially making it easier to see and remove benign tumors. Forty pa…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University Hospital, Clermont-Ferrand • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 26, 2026 16:26 UTC
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Scientists probe egg quality in endometriosis patients
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis completed study looked at how endometriosis might affect egg quality in 16 women undergoing fertility treatment. Researchers analyzed the fluid around the eggs and cells from the egg's support cells to find any unique patterns. The goal was to see if these patterns could pre…
Sponsor: Assistance Publique - Hôpitaux de Paris • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 26, 2026 16:24 UTC
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New clue in endometriosis: could a protein in blood and fluid help diagnose the disease?
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study measured levels of a protein called ANGPTL4 in the blood and pelvic fluid of 80 women—some with endometriosis and some healthy. The goal was to see if this protein could be a better marker for the disease than the current CA-125 test. Researchers hope it might lead to …
Sponsor: Ankara City Hospital Bilkent • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 26, 2026 16:11 UTC
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Real-World data on HydroPearl embolization through the wrist
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis completed registry study collected real-world data on 99 patients receiving HydroPearl microspheres to block blood flow to conditions like uterine fibroids, arteriovenous malformations, hypervascular tumors, and benign prostatic hyperplasia. The procedure was done through th…
Sponsor: Terumo Medical Corporation • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 26, 2026 15:23 UTC
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Brain MRI may spot troubled fetuses before birth
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study tested whether a special brain MRI could predict which unborn babies with poor growth (intrauterine growth restriction) will have health problems after birth. Researchers scanned 82 fetuses before 32 weeks of pregnancy and compared the results to their health at delive…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Assistance Publique - Hôpitaux de Paris • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 26, 2026 15:02 UTC
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Study reveals hidden toll of chemo: taste loss and muscle wasting in gynecologic cancer patients
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study followed 102 women with ovarian, fallopian tube, or endometrial cancer through six cycles of standard chemotherapy (carboplatin and paclitaxel). Researchers measured taste changes, muscle loss, and nutritional decline at the start, halfway, and end of treatment. The go…
Sponsor: Ankara Etlik City Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 26, 2026 13:47 UTC
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Endometriosis in pregnancy: new study reveals hidden dangers
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study followed over 1,400 pregnant women with endometriosis to see how the disease affects pregnancy outcomes like preterm birth. Researchers compared different types of endometriosis to understand which pose higher risks. The goal is to improve pregnancy monitoring and care…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Assistance Publique - Hôpitaux de Paris • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 26, 2026 13:31 UTC