Viral infectious disease
MONDO:0005108Any disease caused by a virus.
Also known as: Viruses caused disease or disorder, Viruses disease or disorder, Viruses infection, Viruses infectious disease, infection, viral, viral disease, viral disorder, viral infection
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Can hepatitis c be cured in just 4 weeks? a new trial puts it to the test
⭐️ CURE ⭐️ Recruiting nowThis pilot study is testing whether a 4-week course of two antiviral drugs—sofosbuvir plus glecaprevir/pibrentasvir—can cure chronic hepatitis C in people who have not been treated before and have only mild liver scarring. Participants who relapse after the short treatment will r…
Phase: PHASE4 • Sponsor: Kirby Institute • Aim: ⭐️ CURE ⭐️
Last updated Jul 31, 2026 00:00 UTC
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A second punch against hepatitis b: interferon after RNA drugs may clear the virus
⭐️ CURE ⭐️ Recruiting nowThis trial tests whether giving pegylated interferon to people with chronic hepatitis B—after they have already received an antisense oligonucleotide or small interfering RNA treatment—can clear the hepatitis B surface antigen from their blood. About 72 adults who saw a significa…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Huashan Hospital • Aim: ⭐️ CURE ⭐️
Last updated Jul 31, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Hepatitis b cure breakthrough? new combo aims for 50%+ cure rate
⭐️ CURE ⭐️ Recruiting nowThis study tests a new two-drug combination (ASC22 and Peg-IFNa) to see if it can functionally cure chronic hepatitis B. About 150 adults with low virus levels will receive the treatment. The goal is to raise the cure rate above 50% without needing lifelong medication.
Phase: PHASE4 • Sponsor: The Second Affiliated Hospital of Chongqing Medical University • Aim: ⭐️ CURE ⭐️
Last updated Jul 09, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New model aims to cure hepatitis c in homeless drug users
⭐️ CURE ⭐️ Recruiting nowThis study tests a collaborative care model where pharmacists, doctors, and patient navigators work together to provide hepatitis C treatment to people who use drugs and live in supportive housing. 444 participants will be randomly assigned to either this model or usual care. The…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Washington • Aim: ⭐️ CURE ⭐️
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:02 UTC
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New universal flu vaccine enters human testing
⭐️ VACCINE ⭐️ Recruiting nowThis study tests an experimental flu vaccine called BPL-1357, given as a shot or nasal spray, to see if it is safe and can protect against multiple flu types. About 129 healthy adults aged 18-55 will receive the vaccine or a placebo, then be exposed to a flu virus in a controlled…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) • Aim: ⭐️ VACCINE ⭐️
Last updated Aug 18, 2026 02:00 UTC
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New mRNA HIV vaccines enter early human testing
⭐️ VACCINE ⭐️ Recruiting nowThis early-stage trial will test two experimental mRNA vaccines designed to teach the immune system to make antibodies that target HIV. About 42 adults with well-controlled HIV will receive the vaccines and then temporarily pause their regular HIV medication under close monitorin…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) • Aim: ⭐️ VACCINE ⭐️
Last updated Aug 18, 2026 02:00 UTC
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New RSV vaccine aims to shield adults from severe respiratory infection
⭐️ VACCINE ⭐️ Recruiting nowThis study tests an experimental vaccine called RSVpreF in adults to see if it is safe and triggers a strong immune response against respiratory syncytial virus (RSV). Around 540 adults in India will receive either the vaccine or a placebo. Researchers will monitor for side effec…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Pfizer • Aim: ⭐️ VACCINE ⭐️
Last updated Aug 16, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New nasal spray COVID booster enters human testing
⭐️ VACCINE ⭐️ Recruiting nowThis early-stage trial is testing a new COVID-19 booster vaccine called OCU500, which is given as a nasal spray or inhaled mist instead of a shot. The study involves 80 healthy adults aged 18-64 who have already been vaccinated against COVID-19. Researchers are checking if the va…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) • Aim: ⭐️ VACCINE ⭐️
Last updated Aug 16, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can shingrix shield HIV patients from shingles?
⭐️ VACCINE ⭐️ Recruiting nowThis study tests the Shingrix vaccine in people with HIV and healthy volunteers to see how well it boosts immunity against shingles. Participants receive two shots two months apart and are followed for a year. The goal is to understand if the vaccine works safely in those with di…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) • Aim: ⭐️ VACCINE ⭐️
Last updated Aug 15, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Experimental flu vaccine enters human testing
⭐️ VACCINE ⭐️ Recruiting nowThis early-stage trial tests an experimental flu vaccine called FluMos-v2, with or without an adjuvant (ALFQ), in 45 healthy adults aged 18-50. Participants receive two shots four months apart and are followed for 15 months. The goal is to check safety and how well the vaccine tr…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) • Aim: ⭐️ VACCINE ⭐️
Last updated Aug 15, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New flu vaccine trial aims for stronger, Longer-Lasting protection
⭐️ VACCINE ⭐️ Recruiting nowThis early-stage study tests a new flu vaccine (STEMos1) in 56 healthy adults aged 18-50. Half of the participants get the vaccine with an adjuvant (a substance that boosts the immune response), and half get it without. The goal is to check safety and how well the vaccine trigger…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) • Aim: ⭐️ VACCINE ⭐️
Last updated Aug 14, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New mRNA vaccine against mpox enters key trial in africa
⭐️ VACCINE ⭐️ Recruiting nowThis study tests an experimental mRNA vaccine called BNT166a to see if it is safe and can protect against mpox (monkeypox). About 310 healthy adults in Africa will receive either the vaccine or a placebo. The trial is double-blind, meaning neither participants nor doctors know wh…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: BioNTech SE • Aim: ⭐️ VACCINE ⭐️
Last updated Aug 13, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New EBV vaccines enter human safety trials
⭐️ VACCINE ⭐️ Recruiting nowThis study tests two experimental vaccines against Epstein-Barr virus (EBV), which causes mono and is linked to cancers. Researchers will give 750 healthy adults aged 18-29 three shots over several months to check for side effects and immune response. The goal is to find a safe v…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) • Aim: ⭐️ VACCINE ⭐️
Last updated Aug 13, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can an mRNA vaccine stop a rare ebola strain?
⭐️ VACCINE ⭐️ Recruiting nowThis early-stage trial is testing an experimental mRNA vaccine called mRNA-1469 to see if it is safe and can trigger an immune response against Ebola-Bundibugyo virus disease. Healthy adults aged 18 to 65 will receive either the vaccine or a placebo. The study focuses on safety a…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: ModernaTX, Inc. • Aim: ⭐️ VACCINE ⭐️
Last updated Aug 13, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a personalized video and phone call get more teens the HPV vaccine?
⭐️ VACCINE ⭐️ Recruiting nowThis study tests whether a combination of a culturally tailored video message from an HPV cancer survivor and a reminder phone call can increase the number of adolescents aged 10-12 who get the HPV vaccine. The intervention is delivered through a patient portal and direct outreac…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of California, Davis • Aim: ⭐️ VACCINE ⭐️
Last updated Aug 13, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can an updated COVID-19 vaccine keep up with the virus?
⭐️ VACCINE ⭐️ Recruiting nowThis trial is testing an updated version of the BNT162b2 COVID-19 vaccine in healthy adults aged 18 to 64. Participants will receive either the updated COVID-19 vaccine or a Tdap vaccine (for tetanus, diphtheria, and whooping cough) to compare safety and measure spike protein lev…
Phase: PHASE4 • Sponsor: BioNTech SE • Aim: ⭐️ VACCINE ⭐️
Last updated Aug 09, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New mRNA HIV vaccines enter human testing
⭐️ VACCINE ⭐️ Recruiting nowThis early-stage trial tests two experimental mRNA vaccines designed to train the immune system to make special antibodies that could block HIV. The study involves 40 healthy adults without HIV who will receive the vaccines and be monitored for safety and immune responses. It is …
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) • Aim: ⭐️ VACCINE ⭐️
Last updated Aug 08, 2026 00:03 UTC
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Can the HPV vaccine fully protect transgender women and people with HIV?
⭐️ VACCINE ⭐️ Recruiting nowThis study is testing how well the 9-valent HPV vaccine (Gardasil9) triggers an immune response in people born male who have used estrogen or androgen blockers, including those living with HIV. Participants receive three doses of the vaccine over six months, and their immune resp…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: University of Maryland, Baltimore • Aim: ⭐️ VACCINE ⭐️
Last updated Aug 07, 2026 00:00 UTC
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One shot, two viruses: could a combined vaccine shield seniors from RSV and HMPV?
⭐️ VACCINE ⭐️ Recruiting nowThis trial is testing an experimental vaccine designed to protect against two respiratory viruses at once: RSV and HMPV. The study involves about 2,400 adults aged 60 and older, who will receive one of several dose levels of the vaccine, a placebo, or a control vaccine. Researche…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Sanofi • Aim: ⭐️ VACCINE ⭐️
Last updated Jul 31, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New RSV vaccine candidate aims to shield older adults from severe lung infections
⭐️ VACCINE ⭐️ Recruiting nowThis study tests an experimental vaccine called AZD6489 in adults aged 60 and older. The vaccine is designed to protect against respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), a common virus that can cause serious lung infections in older people. Participants receive a single injection of eit…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: AstraZeneca • Aim: ⭐️ VACCINE ⭐️
Last updated Jul 23, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could one shot stop RSV and hMPV? GSK begins human trials
⭐️ VACCINE ⭐️ Recruiting nowThis study tests an experimental vaccine from GSK that targets two respiratory viruses: RSV and hMPV. About 1,800 adults aged 18-80 will receive different doses to check safety and immune response. The goal is to see if a single shot can protect against both viruses, which can ca…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: GlaxoSmithKline • Aim: ⭐️ VACCINE ⭐️
Last updated Jul 10, 2026 00:00 UTC
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DNA vaccine aims to train immune system against HPV-Linked cervical lesions
⭐️ VACCINE ⭐️ Recruiting nowThis phase 1 trial tests a DNA vaccine designed to target HPV16, a virus that can cause high-grade cervical lesions (CIN2/3). The vaccine is given by injection into the muscle followed by a mild electrical pulse to help cells take up the DNA. The study includes both HIV-negative …
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Sidney Kimmel Comprehensive Cancer Center at Johns Hopkins • Aim: ⭐️ VACCINE ⭐️
Last updated Jul 04, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could a new vaccine shield infants from dengue?
⭐️ VACCINE ⭐️ Recruiting nowThis study tests a dengue vaccine (TDV) in children aged 6 to 21 months. The goal is to see if the vaccine is safe and triggers a strong immune response. Participants receive two shots three months apart and are monitored for side effects and antibody levels.
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Takeda • Aim: ⭐️ VACCINE ⭐️
Last updated Jul 01, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Engineered immune cells take on COVID-19: a novel vaccine approach
⭐️ VACCINE ⭐️ Recruiting nowThis Phase 1 trial tests a new type of COVID-19 vaccine made from artificial antigen presenting cells (aAPC). The vaccine is designed to teach the body's T cells to recognize and attack the SARS-CoV-2 virus. The study includes healthy volunteers and people with mild COVID-19, and…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Shenzhen Geno-Immune Medical Institute • Aim: ⭐️ VACCINE ⭐️
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:03 UTC
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New HPV vaccine batch trial aims to ensure reliable protection
⭐️ VACCINE ⭐️ Recruiting nowThis trial is testing whether three different batches of a 9-valent HPV vaccine produce similar immune responses in 720 women aged 18-30 in China. Participants will receive three doses over six months, and researchers will measure antibody levels one month after the final dose. T…
Phase: PHASE4 • Sponsor: Xiamen Innovax Biotech Co., Ltd • Aim: ⭐️ VACCINE ⭐️
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:02 UTC
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Engineered vaccine trains immune system to target COVID-19
⭐️ VACCINE ⭐️ Recruiting nowThis trial tests a new vaccine called LV-SMENP, designed to teach the body's immune cells to recognize and attack the COVID-19 virus. The vaccine uses a harmless virus to deliver pieces of the coronavirus into dendritic cells, which then activate T cells to fight infection. The s…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Shenzhen Geno-Immune Medical Institute • Aim: ⭐️ VACCINE ⭐️
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:02 UTC
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New sudan virus vaccine enters first human tests
⭐️ VACCINE ⭐️ Recruiting nowThis early-stage study tests a new vaccine designed to prevent Sudan virus disease, a severe illness similar to Ebola. About 112 healthy adults aged 18-50 will receive either the vaccine or a placebo to check for side effects and measure immune responses. The goal is to see if th…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: International AIDS Vaccine Initiative • Aim: ⭐️ VACCINE ⭐️
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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New COVID-19 vaccine candidate tested alone or as a booster with mRNA shots
⭐️ VACCINE ⭐️ Recruiting nowThis study tests a new COVID-19 vaccine called VYD2311, given alone or together with an existing mRNA COVID-19 vaccine, in healthy adults aged 18 to 49. The goal is to check safety and measure the body's virus-fighting antibody levels. Participants receive one injection and are m…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Invivyd, Inc. • Aim: ⭐️ VACCINE ⭐️
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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New RSV vaccine trial targets High-Risk adults in japan
⭐️ VACCINE ⭐️ Recruiting nowThis study tests an RSV vaccine in adults aged 18-59 who have health conditions like chronic lung, heart, or kidney disease that put them at higher risk for severe RSV. The goal is to see if the vaccine triggers a strong immune response and is safe. Participants receive one shot …
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Pfizer • Aim: ⭐️ VACCINE ⭐️
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:00 UTC
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New chickenpox vaccine for toddlers shows promise in safety trial
⭐️ VACCINE ⭐️ Recruiting nowThis study tests a new chickenpox vaccine in 750 healthy children aged 12-15 months. Researchers will compare its safety to the existing Varivax vaccine. The goal is to see if the new vaccine causes similar side effects like injection site pain, fever, or rash.
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: GlaxoSmithKline • Aim: ⭐️ VACCINE ⭐️
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:00 UTC
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New chickenpox vaccine shows promise in toddler trial
⭐️ VACCINE ⭐️ Recruiting nowThis study tests a new chickenpox vaccine in healthy children aged 12 to 15 months who have never had chickenpox or the vaccine. Researchers want to see if the new vaccine works as well as the approved Varivax vaccine and if different batches of the new vaccine produce consistent…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: GlaxoSmithKline • Aim: ⭐️ VACCINE ⭐️
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:00 UTC
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New RSV vaccine trial aims to protect older adults
⭐️ VACCINE ⭐️ Recruiting nowThis study tests a new vaccine against respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) in adults. Phase I includes adults 18 and older to check safety of different doses. Phase II focuses on adults 60 and older to see how well the vaccine triggers an immune response and how safe it is. The vac…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Ab&B Bio-tech Co., Ltd.JS • Aim: ⭐️ VACCINE ⭐️
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:37 UTC
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Could a shot for moms shield babies from deadly RSV?
⭐️ VACCINE ⭐️ Recruiting nowThis large study tests an RSV vaccine given to pregnant women to see if it safely protects their babies from severe RSV infection in the first months of life. About 13,000 pregnant women in Africa will receive either the vaccine or a placebo. The study also closely monitors wheth…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: University of Witwatersrand, South Africa • Aim: ⭐️ VACCINE ⭐️
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:35 UTC
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New polio vaccine trial aims to protect the youngest
⭐️ VACCINE ⭐️ Recruiting nowThis study tests a new oral polio vaccine (nOPV3) in healthy young children, infants, and newborns in Panama. The goal is to see if it is safe and triggers a strong immune response compared to the current vaccine. About 1,500 participants will receive either the new or existing v…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: PATH • Aim: ⭐️ VACCINE ⭐️
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:31 UTC
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New chikungunya vaccine trial aims to protect millions
⭐️ VACCINE ⭐️ Recruiting nowThis study tests a new vaccine called BBV87 to see if it can safely protect people from chikungunya, a virus spread by mosquitoes that causes fever and joint pain. About 1000 healthy volunteers aged 12 to 65 will receive the vaccine and be monitored for side effects and immune re…
Phase: PHASE2, PHASE3 • Sponsor: Bharat Biotech International Limited • Aim: ⭐️ VACCINE ⭐️
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:24 UTC
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Hospital program aims to protect thousands of kids from flu
⭐️ VACCINE ⭐️ Recruiting nowThis study tests a new program to help more children get their flu shot while in the hospital. The program brings together doctors, nurses, and families to make vaccination simple and routine. Researchers will track how many eligible kids receive the vaccine across 22,000 partici…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Colorado, Denver • Aim: ⭐️ VACCINE ⭐️
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:05 UTC
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Can the shingles vaccine protect transplant patients? new study aims to find out
⭐️ VACCINE ⭐️ Recruiting nowThis study tests the shingles vaccine (SHINGRIX) in 160 people: transplant recipients on different immunosuppressant drugs and their healthy housemates. Researchers will measure immune responses at five time points over a year to see if the vaccine works well in these groups. The…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Central Adelaide Local Health Network Incorporated • Aim: ⭐️ VACCINE ⭐️
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:05 UTC
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New HIV drug IAP086 enters first human safety trial
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-stage study tests whether a single dose of an experimental drug called IAP086 is safe in 30 adults with HIV whose virus is already well-controlled by standard antiretroviral therapy. Participants receive one intravenous infusion and are monitored closely for 28 days. T…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 18, 2026 02:00 UTC
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Cancer drug nivolumab takes on EBV-Linked tumors in new trial
Disease control Recruiting nowThis phase 2 trial tests whether the drug nivolumab can slow or stop the growth of Epstein-Barr virus (EBV)-positive lymphoproliferative disorders and non-Hodgkin lymphomas. About 40 people aged 12 and older whose cancers have not responded to standard therapy will receive nivolu…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 18, 2026 02:00 UTC
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Can a new injection tame chronic hepatitis b?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-stage trial is evaluating an investigational drug called ACT201, given as an injection, to see if it is safe and tolerable. The study first tests single and multiple doses in healthy volunteers, then moves to people with chronic hepatitis B whose virus is already suppr…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Xiamen Amoytop Biotech Co., Ltd. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 18, 2026 02:00 UTC
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New hope for HIV patients with blood cancer: safer bone marrow transplants on the horizon?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether a combination of three drugs (cyclophosphamide, bortezomib, and maraviroc) can safely prevent graft-versus-host disease after a half-matched bone marrow transplant in people living with HIV who also have a blood cancer. The trial involves 265 participants…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 18, 2026 02:00 UTC
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Smartphone therapy: could an app help men with HIV kick stimulants?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study investigates whether a mobile app called reSET can help men who have sex with men, are living with HIV, and have a stimulant use disorder reduce their drug use and keep their HIV under control. Participants use the app for 12 weeks, completing modules on topics like ma…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Miami • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 18, 2026 02:00 UTC
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Could family clinics cure hepatitis c as well as specialists?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis trial tests whether treating hepatitis C in primary care clinics, with non-specialist doctors, works as well as the standard specialist care in Brazil. It also evaluates the use of rapid tests and self-testing to find more people with the infection. The goal is to see if a s…
Phase: PHASE4 • Sponsor: Oswaldo Cruz Foundation • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 18, 2026 02:00 UTC
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Twice-Yearly HIV shots could replace daily pills
Disease control Recruiting nowThis phase 3 trial tests whether a combination of two antibodies (teropavimab and zinlirvimab) plus the drug lenacapavir, given as injections twice a year, can keep HIV under control in adults whose virus is already well-suppressed by daily oral medication. The study compares thi…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Gilead Sciences • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 16, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a second RSV shot in pregnancy protect more babies?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether giving a second dose of an RSV vaccine to pregnant women who already received it in a prior pregnancy is safe and boosts immunity. About 550 women aged 18-49, between 24-36 weeks pregnant, will receive either the vaccine or a placebo. Researchers will tra…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Pfizer • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 16, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New pill combo aims to protect vulnerable from severe COVID
Disease control Recruiting nowThis phase 3 trial tests a new antiviral pill, ibuzatrelvir, alone or with an IV drug (remdesivir) in 300 adults with weak immune systems who have mild-to-moderate COVID-19. The goal is to see if the combination prevents hospitalizations or worsening symptoms better than remdesiv…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Pfizer • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 16, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New antiviral pill aims to keep High-Risk COVID patients out of hospital
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether the antiviral drug molnupiravir can prevent severe illness from COVID-19 in adults at high risk. About 3,000 non-hospitalized participants will take either molnupiravir or a placebo for 5 days. The main goal is to see if the drug reduces hospitalizations,…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 16, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could a shot replace daily HIV pills? new trial tests injectable combo
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether an injectable combination of two experimental drugs, GS-3242 and lenacapavir, can control HIV-1 as well as the daily pill Biktarvy. About 700 people with HIV who have never taken antiviral treatment will receive either the injectable regimen or the standa…
Phase: PHASE2, PHASE3 • Sponsor: Gilead Sciences • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 16, 2026 00:00 UTC
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HIV patients to keep receiving promising treatments in new study
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study offers continued access to HIV medications (fostemsavir or dolutegravir/lamivudine) for 183 people who completed earlier ViiV Healthcare studies and are still benefiting. The goal is to provide treatment while collecting more safety information. Participants must have …
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: ViiV Healthcare • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 16, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Gene therapy takes on hepatitis b: first human trial launches
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-stage study tests a new gene therapy called PBGENE-HBV in 45 adults with chronic hepatitis B who are already on antiviral medication. The goal is to see if the treatment is safe and can help control the virus. Participants must be in good health and have no liver scarr…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Precision BioSciences, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 16, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Pregnant women with hepatitis c get new hope in drug trial
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study is testing the safety and drug levels of glecaprevir/pibrentasvir, a hepatitis C treatment, in 30 pregnant women with or without HIV. The goal is to see how the drug works during pregnancy and to monitor the health of both mothers and their infants up to 10 weeks after…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 16, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New pill aims to keep High-Risk COVID patients out of the hospital
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests an oral medication called ibuzatrelvir in adults and teens with COVID-19 who are not hospitalized but have a high risk of becoming severely ill. Participants will receive either the drug or a placebo for 5 days, and researchers will track whether it reduces emerg…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Pfizer • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 16, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New Ultra-Long-Acting HIV shots could mean fewer doses for patients
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether a new ultra-long-acting injectable HIV medication works as well as the current long-acting version. About 564 adults and teens with well-controlled HIV will receive either the ultra-long-acting or the standard long-acting shots. The goal is to see if the …
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: ViiV Healthcare • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 16, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could a bone drug help control HIV?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis small Phase 2 trial tests whether alendronate, a drug used for bone health, can reduce the hidden HIV reservoir in people already on antiretroviral therapy. About 30 participants will receive either alendronate or a placebo, and researchers will measure changes in HIV DNA an…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 15, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Texts and patches aim to help HIV patients kick the habit
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a program that sends personalized text messages and provides nicotine patches to help people with HIV in Cambodia stop smoking. Researchers will enroll 800 smokers and check if they quit after 6 months using self-reports and breath tests. The goal is to find a pr…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: H. Lee Moffitt Cancer Center and Research Institute • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 15, 2026 00:00 UTC
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HIV cocktail aims to free patients from daily pills
Disease control Recruiting nowThis phase 2 trial tests whether a mix of intensified antiretrovirals, a latency-reversing drug, an anti-proliferative drug, and a personalized vaccine can shrink the hidden HIV reservoir enough to allow people to stop their daily medication. The study will enroll 70 adults with …
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Federal University of São Paulo • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 15, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Immunotherapy combo may outperform chemo in rare lymphoma
Disease control Recruiting nowThis Phase 3 trial tests whether an immunotherapy-based regimen (sintilimab, pegaspargase, and anlotinib) works better than standard chemotherapy before a stem cell transplant in people with newly diagnosed, advanced extranodal NK/T-cell lymphoma. Participants are randomly assign…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Rong Tao • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 15, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can paxlovid hold the line against severe COVID-19 outside the lab?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study watches how Paxlovid performs in real life, not in a controlled trial. It follows about 3,000 people in Korea with mild-to-moderate COVID-19 who are at high risk of getting very sick. Researchers track side effects, hospitalizations, and deaths over 28 days after the l…
Sponsor: Pfizer • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 14, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New virus therapy takes on advanced cancers in first human trial
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-phase study tests a new treatment called MQ710, a modified virus injected directly into tumors, alone or with the immunotherapy drug pembrolizumab. It is for people with advanced solid tumors (like skin cancer or head and neck cancer) that have not responded to standar…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 14, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New antibody BNT351 enters first human trial for HIV
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-stage study tests a new antibody called BNT351 in 67 adults, both with and without HIV. The goal is to check safety, how long the antibody stays in the blood, and whether it can lower HIV levels in people with the virus. It is a first step toward possibly controlling H…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: BioNTech SE • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 14, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Fighting HIV stigma with job skills and peer support — a bold experiment in zambia
Disease control Recruiting nowThis trial tests a program called Kupambana for young people with HIV in Zambia. It combines weekly peer-led support groups to reduce stigma with a voucher for vocational training and a financial literacy session. Researchers want to see if this approach can improve mental health…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 14, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a new immune drug outsmart Hard-to-Treat tumors?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis trial tests an experimental drug called STAR0602, which is designed to help the immune system attack cancer cells. It is being studied in people with advanced solid tumors that have not responded to standard treatments. The drug is given alone or combined with chemotherapy, …
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Marengo Therapeutics, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 13, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can peer mentors help stop HIV transmission from mother to child?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests an enhanced Mentor Mother strategy, where trained peer counselors provide tailored support to pregnant and postpartum women living with HIV. The goal is to see if this approach can be successfully implemented and improve health outcomes, such as keeping mothers i…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Indiana University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 13, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New RSV drug trial aims to protect vulnerable adults
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests an experimental antiviral drug called S-337395 in adults with RSV who are at high risk for severe illness. Participants must have symptoms for less than 72 hours and a confirmed RSV infection. The goal is to see if the drug can lower the amount of virus in the bo…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Shionogi • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 13, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could intense workouts reverse cognitive decline in older HIV patients?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis trial tests whether 16 weeks of high-intensity interval training (HIIT) can improve blood vessel function and thinking skills in adults aged 50 and older living with HIV. Participants are randomly assigned to either HIIT or continuous moderate exercise. The study also explor…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Alabama at Birmingham • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 13, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could a common virus help brain tumors grow? new trial tests Anti-Viral drug in breast cancer patients
Disease control Recruiting nowThis phase II trial is testing whether an anti-viral drug called valganciclovir (Valcyte) can help treat breast cancer that has spread to the brain. The study includes 28 adults with progressive brain metastases who also have evidence of a common virus called CMV. Participants ta…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: The Methodist Hospital Research Institute • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 12, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New HIV shot moves to first human safety tests
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a new long-acting injectable drug called VH4524184 in healthy adults to see if it is safe and how the body handles it. The goal is to find a dose that could one day help control HIV with fewer shots. About 268 volunteers will receive either the drug or a placebo …
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: ViiV Healthcare • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 12, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could a weekly pill replace daily HIV treatment? new study aims to find out.
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether a once-weekly combination of two experimental drugs (islatravir and ulonivirine) works as well as the standard daily three-drug pill Biktarvy for people newly diagnosed with HIV-1. About 570 adults who have never taken HIV medication will be randomly assi…
Phase: PHASE2, PHASE3 • Sponsor: Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 12, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can online therapy stop insulin resistance in HIV patients? new trial aims to find out
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether an internet-based depression treatment called cognitive behavioral therapy (iCBT-D) can prevent insulin resistance from getting worse in adults with HIV who are on antiretroviral therapy and have depression. Researchers will compare the online therapy pro…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Indiana University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 12, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug could beat virus threat in transplant patients
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a new drug, brincidofovir, against the current treatment cidofovir for adenovirus infection in children and adults who have had a stem cell transplant. About 180 participants will receive one of the two drugs intravenously until the virus is cleared or up to 12 w…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: SymBio Pharmaceuticals • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 12, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Texts and peers could help LGBTQ+ youth beat HIV in nigeria
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a program that combines peer support and text message reminders to help young LGBTQ+ people with HIV in Nigeria stay on their medication and lower their virus levels. One hundred participants aged 15-29 will receive the program for 24 weeks. The goal is to see if…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Northwestern University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 09, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can antivirals tame a deadly Tick-Borne virus?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis trial tests whether two antiviral drugs, favipiravir and ribavirin, can help clear the virus faster in adults hospitalized with Crimean-Congo hemorrhagic fever (CCHF), a severe tick-borne infection. Participants will receive one of the drugs or optimized standard care, and r…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 09, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New hope for transplant patients with stubborn CMV infection
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study in Japan tracks 250 organ or stem cell transplant patients whose CMV infection did not improve with standard treatments. Participants take Maribavir tablets as part of their regular care, and doctors monitor side effects and whether the virus clears from the blood for …
Sponsor: Takeda • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 09, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a simple pill stop a hidden virus after cancer treatment?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether the drug letermovir can prevent cytomegalovirus (CMV) from reactivating in people who have received a type of CAR T-cell therapy called axicabtagene ciloleucel. CMV is a common virus that can cause serious illness when the immune system is weakened. The t…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: M.D. Anderson Cancer Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 09, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New study aims to get older HIV patients moving
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests three approaches to help older adults with HIV become more physically active: one-on-one coaching, cognitive behavioral therapy to overcome barriers like low motivation or pain, and a Fitbit-based social support program. About 196 participants will wear a Fitbit …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Butler Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 09, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Wart war: vitamin D3 or acyclovir injections – which works better?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether injecting acyclovir (an antiviral drug) or vitamin D3 directly into skin warts can clear them. Forty people aged 12 and older with common, plantar, flat, or nail warts will receive injections every two weeks for up to four sessions. The main goal is to se…
Phase: PHASE4 • Sponsor: Riphah International University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 09, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a probiotic or a gentle ear stimulator sharpen thinking in HIV and alcohol use?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests two approaches to improve thinking and reduce inflammation in people with HIV who drink alcohol. One approach uses a probiotic supplement to restore healthy gut bacteria. The other uses a mild electrical device worn on the ear to stimulate a nerve linked to infla…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Florida • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 08, 2026 00:03 UTC
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New injection aims to revive immune system in HIV patients
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests an experimental drug called JL18008 in people with HIV whose immune systems have not fully recovered despite standard antiretroviral therapy. The goal is to see if adding this drug can safely increase CD4+ T cells, which are crucial for fighting infections. The t…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Jecho Biopharmaceuticals Co., Ltd. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 08, 2026 00:03 UTC
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Can an antiviral drug stop RSV in vulnerable patients?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether the antiviral drug remdesivir can help treat RSV (a common respiratory virus) in people whose immune systems are weakened by certain cancer treatments or autoimmune therapies. About 60 adults with confirmed RSV will receive remdesivir intravenously. The m…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 08, 2026 00:03 UTC
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Could a gel stop genital warts from coming back?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis phase 2 trial tests whether applying a special gel (Geniwa gel) after laser removal can better treat recurrent genital warts and prevent them from returning. Adults who have had at least three laser treatments and still experience recurrences are eligible. Participants recei…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: KTH Biopharma • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 08, 2026 00:03 UTC
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Could a Lab-Made protein help fight HIV-Related cancer?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a lab-made human protein called CYT107 in 55 people with HIV and Kaposi sarcoma. The protein aims to boost T cells, which may help shrink cancer tumors. Participants receive weekly injections for up to 4 weeks, with follow-up for 3 years.
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 08, 2026 00:03 UTC
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New shot aims to tame hepatitis b without daily pills
Disease control Recruiting nowThis phase 2 trial tests an experimental drug called AHB-137 in 70 adults with chronic hepatitis B who are already on antiviral pills. The drug is given as a shot under the skin. The goal is to see if it can lower the virus to undetectable levels and allow some people to stop the…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: AusperBio Therapeutics Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 08, 2026 00:03 UTC
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Can $500 a month help young people with HIV get better care?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether giving young people (ages 18-35) living with HIV a monthly payment of $500 for 18 months helps them stay in care and keep the virus under control. About 304 participants who have faced financial hardship will be randomly assigned to receive either the cas…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Chicago • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 08, 2026 00:03 UTC
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Can early HIV treatment free infants from lifelong meds?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether giving very early and intensive antiretroviral therapy, plus an antibody, can help infants with HIV achieve remission—meaning the virus stays undetectable even after stopping treatment. Researchers will enroll about 1,120 infants and follow them for safet…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 08, 2026 00:03 UTC
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Could a shot replace daily HIV pills? new trial tests Two-Injection combo
Disease control Recruiting nowThis Phase 2 trial tests whether switching to a combination of two injectable drugs, GS-3242 and lenacapavir, works as well as staying on the daily pill Biktarvy for people with HIV who already have the virus under control. About 175 participants will be randomly assigned to eith…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Gilead Sciences • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 08, 2026 00:03 UTC
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Experimental drug aims to reverse liver damage in rare triple condition
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a drug called foscenvivint in people with liver cirrhosis caused by HIV and hepatitis C co-infection who also have hemophilia. Participants receive the drug once a week for 24 weeks. Researchers will check if the drug improves liver function and is safe to use.
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Kiminori Kimura, MD • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 07, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Cancer-Killing virus trial launches for patients out of options
Disease control Recruiting nowThis Phase 1 trial tests IDOV-Immune, a genetically engineered virus designed to infect and destroy cancer cells while boosting the immune system. It is for adults with advanced solid tumors (like colorectal, pancreatic, or lung cancer) that have not responded to standard treatme…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: ViroMissile, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 07, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New shot aims to free hepatitis b patients from daily pills
Disease control Recruiting nowThis Phase 2 trial tests an injection called AHB-137 in 60 adults with chronic hepatitis B who are already on antiviral pills. The goal is to see if the drug can lower virus levels enough that patients can safely stop all treatment. The study will check if the virus stays undetec…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Ausper Biopharma Co., Ltd. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 07, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Fighting hunger and HIV: new study tests peer support to tackle food insecurity
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study looks at how food insecurity affects heart and metabolic health in people with HIV. Researchers will test a program that combines peer support and a mobile health app to help reduce food insecurity and improve insulin resistance. About 200 adults with HIV from a clinic…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Wake Forest University Health Sciences • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 06, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New shot aims to cure hepatitis b – early trial underway
Disease control Recruiting nowThis Phase 2 trial tests an experimental drug called AHB-137 in 84 adults with chronic hepatitis B who are already on antiviral therapy. The goal is to see if AHB-137 can clear the hepatitis B surface antigen and keep the virus under control, potentially leading to a functional c…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: AusperBio Therapeutics Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 06, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Cancer drug dasatinib takes aim at hidden HIV in small trial
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether dasatinib, a drug used for leukemia, can reduce the hidden HIV reservoir in people whose virus is already suppressed by antiretroviral therapy (ART). Fourteen adults on ART for at least 4 years will be randomly assigned to take dasatinib or a placebo dail…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 06, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Malaria drug could help fight dangerous virus in transplant patients
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether adding the malaria drug artesunate to standard antiviral treatment can better control cytomegalovirus (CMV) infection in people who have received a solid organ transplant (kidney, lung, heart, or liver). About 90 adult participants will receive either a l…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Amivas Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 05, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New study targets rare Virus-Driven inflammatory syndrome
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study looks at a newly recognized disease called KSHV Inflammatory Cytokine Syndrome (KICS), caused by a virus that can also lead to certain cancers. Researchers aim to learn more about the disease and test experimental treatments, including antiviral and chemotherapy drugs,…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 05, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug combo aims to tame hepatitis b virus
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests two drugs, VIR-2218 and peginterferon, in 50 adults with mild chronic hepatitis B. The goal is to lower the virus level in the blood and improve the body's immune response. Participants receive injections for 6 months and are followed for over 2 years, including …
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 05, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could a vaginal gel replace surgery for cervical dysplasia?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-stage trial tests whether a mushroom-based vaginal gel (Papilocare) can help clear HPV and reverse mild to moderate cervical dysplasia (CIN1/CIN2). Seventy women aged 30-50 will either use the gel for 6 months or follow the standard 'watch and wait' approach. The study…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Aarhus • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 05, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Sniffing your way back: does scent therapy rebuild COVID-Shattered smell?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis trial tests whether a 12-week smell training program can help people who lost their sense of smell after COVID-19. Participants will sniff four different scents twice daily, with one group using rose, orange, clove, and eucalyptus, and another using cheese, coffee, strawberr…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Université du Québec à Trois-Rivières • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 02, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Twice-Yearly HIV shot could replace daily pill regimen
Disease control Recruiting nowThis phase 3 trial tests whether a combination of two broadly neutralizing antibodies (teropavimab and zinlirvimab) plus a capsid inhibitor (lenacapavir), given as injections just twice a year, can keep HIV under control as well as daily oral medications. The study enrolls adults…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Gilead Sciences • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 01, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can specially grown immune cells from donors beat viruses that won't go away?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-phase trial is testing whether immune cells called R-MVST cells, grown quickly from a healthy donor, can safely fight off stubborn viral infections (EBV, CMV, adenovirus, or BK virus) in children and young adults with weakened immune systems. Participants have not resp…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Monica Bhatia • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 01, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a once-weekly TB pill safely mix with HIV treatment in kids?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis trial investigates how a weekly TB prevention regimen (rifapentine and isoniazid) affects levels of the HIV drug dolutegravir in children living with HIV. Researchers will measure drug concentrations in the blood to see if the combination remains safe and effective. The stud…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Brigham and Women's Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 01, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Ancient herbal mix put to the test against COVID-19
Disease control Recruiting nowThis trial tests whether a traditional Chinese herbal formula, Yinqiaosan-Maxingganshitang, can help people with mild to moderate COVID-19 recover faster. About 96 adults who tested positive and have had symptoms for no more than 72 hours will receive either the herbal granules o…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Chinese University of Hong Kong • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 01, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Smart pill bottles and health coaches team up to tackle HIV in the deep south
Disease control Recruiting nowThis trial tests whether combining community health worker support with a smart pill bottle that tracks medication and sends reminders can improve HIV treatment adherence and viral suppression. The study enrolls 420 adults with HIV in Alabama, Louisiana, and Mississippi who have …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Columbia University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 31, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New shot for hepatitis b heads into early safety testing
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-stage study tests a single injection of AHB-137 in 32 people with chronic hepatitis B, some with mild to moderate liver dysfunction and some with normal liver function. Researchers will measure how the drug moves through the body and check for safety issues. The goal i…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Ausper Biopharma Co., Ltd. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 31, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Hepatitis b breakthrough? new drug AHB-137 shows promise in Long-Term Follow-Up
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study checks if people with chronic hepatitis B who got better with the drug AHB-137 stay virus-free over time. About 200 adults who already responded to AHB-137 will be followed for years. The goal is to see if the virus stays undetectable and if liver health improves witho…
Sponsor: Ausper Biopharma Co., Ltd. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 31, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Flu drug zanamivir tested against Dengue's deadliest complication
Disease control Recruiting nowThis pilot trial tests whether intravenous zanamivir, a drug already used for flu, can reduce vascular permeability — the dangerous blood vessel leakage that is the main cause of death in dengue fever. About 74 people with dengue and warning signs will receive either zanamivir or…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: George Washington University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 31, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New injection aims to suppress hepatitis b virus
Disease control Recruiting nowThis phase 2 trial tests an injection called AHB-137 in adults with chronic hepatitis B who have not yet received treatment. The study compares AHB-137 to a placebo to see if it can lower the amount of hepatitis B virus in the blood and reduce a key marker of infection (HBsAg). P…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Ausper Biopharma Co., Ltd. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 31, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug aims to tame severe viral lung infections
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether a daily pill called AP1189 can help hospitalized patients with breathing failure due to viruses like flu, RSV, or COVID-19. About 96 adults will receive either AP1189 or a placebo for 14 days, on top of usual care. The main goal is to see if the drug redu…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: SynAct Pharma Aps • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 30, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a new drug tame hepatitis e? a first human trial begins
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-stage trial tests an experimental drug called AT-587 in healthy adults to see if it is safe and how the body processes it. The drug is being developed as a potential treatment for hepatitis E, a liver infection that currently has no approved therapy. Participants recei…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Atea Pharmaceuticals, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 29, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can Long-Acting HIV shots outperform daily pills during lymphoma treatment?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis trial investigates whether long-acting injectable antiretroviral drugs can control HIV better than standard oral pills in adults with AIDS-related lymphoma who are also receiving chemotherapy. Participants will receive one of three HIV treatment strategies—oral pills alone, …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Shanghai Public Health Clinical Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 29, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can one Mega-Dose of an antifungal beat a deadly infection in AIDS patients?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis phase III trial is testing whether a single high dose (10 mg/kg) of liposomal amphotericin B can safely and effectively treat disseminated histoplasmosis, a serious fungal infection, in adults with AIDS. The standard treatment requires two weeks of daily infusions. The study…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Federal University of Health Science of Porto Alegre • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 29, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New shot aims to silence hepatitis b virus for good
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests an experimental injection called HRS-5635 in adults with chronic hepatitis B whose virus is already controlled by daily pills. The goal is to see if the injection can help the body clear the virus so patients can safely stop all hepatitis B medications. About 540…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Fujian Shengdi Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 26, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Two doses of rituximab before transplant may shield children from Epstein-Barr virus
Disease control Recruiting nowThis trial tests whether giving two doses of rituximab before a stem cell transplant can prevent Epstein-Barr virus (EBV) from reactivating in children. EBV is a common virus that can cause serious illness in children with weakened immune systems after transplant. The study compa…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Nanfang Hospital, Southern Medical University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 25, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Home care plus nutrition may cut post-hospital deaths in HIV — a trial puts it to the test
Disease control Recruiting nowPeople living with HIV face high risks after leaving the hospital. This trial tests whether regular home visits by nurse-counselor teams — with or without food parcels — can lower the chance of death within six months. About 780 adults in South Africa will be randomly assigned to…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Johns Hopkins University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 24, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Blood test could tailor CMV prevention after stem cell transplants
Disease control Recruiting nowThis phase 2 trial tests whether a blood test that measures CMV-specific immunity (CMV-TCIP) can help doctors decide how long to continue the antiviral drug letermovir after an allogeneic stem cell transplant. Participants receive letermovir for 14 weeks, then the test guides whe…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: University of California, Irvine • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 23, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New shot aims to silence hepatitis b virus for good
Disease control Recruiting nowThis Phase 2 trial tests an injection called AHB-171 in 138 people with chronic hepatitis B. The goal is to see if it can lower hepatitis B surface antigen and viral DNA to very low levels, potentially leading to a functional cure. Participants include those who have never been t…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Ausper Biopharma Co., Ltd. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 23, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could less be more? trial tests reduced radiation and chemo after surgery for HPV-Linked throat cancer
Disease control Recruiting nowThis trial studies people with HPV-positive oropharynx cancer whose tumors can be surgically removed. After surgery, patients are grouped by risk: low-risk patients get no further treatment, intermediate-risk get a lower dose of radiation, and high-risk get lower-dose radiation p…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Heath Skinner • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 23, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could a buddy system for HIV care improve lives?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether giving people with HIV or those taking PrEP two dedicated case managers helps them achieve better financial stability, food security, and health outcomes. Participants will work with their case managers to set goals and stay connected to care. The trial c…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Chicago • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 23, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Heavy drinking and risky sex: a text-based intervention aims to cut HIV risk
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study looks at how heavy drinking affects sexual decision-making in men who have sex with men (MSM) and whether a brief intervention can reduce risky behavior. Participants receive either a single motivational session plus text messages or basic information about drinking an…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Boston University Charles River Campus • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 22, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Pee test could revolutionize HIV treatment adherence
Disease control Recruiting nowThis trial tests whether a low-cost, point-of-care urine test can help people with HIV who are not virally suppressed stick to their antiretroviral therapy. Participants provide a urine sample that is immediately tested for the presence of the drug tenofovir. Based on the result,…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of California, San Francisco • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 22, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a Blood-Clot drug tame severe COVID-19?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether a drug called defibrotide is safe and feasible for people with severe COVID-19 pneumonia. About 42 adults with confirmed COVID-19 and lung infiltrates will receive the drug intravenously. Researchers will monitor for bleeding and low blood pressure as key…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Brigham and Women's Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 22, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New daily pill aims to outperform standard HIV therapy in landmark trial
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a new experimental drug, ACC017, taken once daily alongside two other HIV medications (FTC/TAF), in adults with HIV-1 who have never been treated before. The goal is to see if ACC017 is as safe and effective as the current standard drug dolutegravir at lowering t…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Jiangsu Aidea Pharmaceutical Group Co., Ltd. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 19, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug combo aims to silence hepatitis b virus
Disease control Recruiting nowThis phase II trial tests whether two experimental drugs, GST-HG131 and GST-HG141, can safely reduce hepatitis B surface antigen (HBsAg) levels in people with chronic hepatitis B. The study involves 80 adults aged 35-65. Participants receive either the drug combination or a place…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Fujian Akeylink Biotechnology Co., Ltd. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 19, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Fighting HIV stigma: a cultural approach to keep patients in care
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a behavioral program designed to reduce stigma and improve healthcare engagement among people newly diagnosed with HIV in Indonesia. Participants attend counseling sessions adapted for a Muslim-majority population. Researchers measure changes in perceived stigma,…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of California, Los Angeles • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 19, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Experimental biologic aims to eliminate persistent HPV16 infection
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether an experimental biologic called NWRD09 can clear persistent cervical HPV16 infection in women aged 45 to 65. Participants receive either NWRD09 or a placebo by injection, and researchers check if the virus is gone after 16 weeks. The trial also monitors f…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Newish Biotech (Wuxi) Co., Ltd. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 19, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can therapy help pregnant women stay on HIV prevention? new study aims to find out.
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a short counseling program (about 4 sessions) designed to help pregnant and postpartum women in Cape Town, South Africa, keep taking their daily HIV-prevention pill (PrEP). Many women stop PrEP due to depression or trauma from violence. The program uses cognitive…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Boston University Charles River Campus • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 19, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Experimental shot aims to clear stubborn HPV infection in the anal region
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-stage trial tests an experimental therapy called NWRD09 in 10 adults aged 18 to 60 who have had a persistent HPV16 infection in the anal area for at least a year. The therapy is given as an injection and is designed to help the body clear the virus. The study primarily…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Newish Biotech (Wuxi) Co., Ltd. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 19, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could a common gout pill protect hearts in HIV?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis trial tests whether colchicine, an anti-inflammatory drug used for gout, can reduce inflammation in the coronary arteries of people with HIV who have high cardiovascular risk. Participants take either colchicine or a placebo daily for 96 weeks, and changes in artery inflamma…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Instituto de Investigación Hospital Universitario La Paz • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 17, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Engineered virus targets Hard-to-Treat cancers from the inside
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests an experimental therapy called YH02, a genetically modified virus designed to infect and destroy cancer cells. It is given as an injection directly into tumors in people with advanced solid tumors (such as head and neck cancer, breast cancer, or melanoma) that ha…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Tianjin First Central Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 15, 2026 00:00 UTC
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HIV drug shows promise to reboot immune system in Non-Responders
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether adding the HIV drug rilpivirine to standard treatment can help people with HIV whose immune systems haven't fully recovered. About 21 adults with low CD4 counts despite years of successful viral suppression will receive rilpivirine for 48 weeks. The goal …
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Beijing 302 Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 15, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New dengue drug trial aims to shorten illness and lower virus levels
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a new medicine called CP-COV03 in adults with dengue fever. The goal is to see if it can safely lower the amount of virus in the blood and help people feel better faster. About 210 participants will receive either the drug or a placebo. The trial is currently rec…
Phase: PHASE2, PHASE3 • Sponsor: Hyundai Bioscience Co., Ltd. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 12, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Vaccine trains immune system to fight HPV-Positive head and neck tumors
Disease control Recruiting nowThis trial tests a vaccine called BVAC-E6E7 in people with head and neck cancer linked to HPV types 16 or 18 that cannot be removed by surgery or has spread. The vaccine is designed to teach the immune system to attack cancer cells. The study first checks safety and the best dose…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Cellid Co., Ltd. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 10, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could a simple app help pharmacists stop HIV?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether a software program called PEPPI makes it easier for pharmacists to offer HIV prevention pills (PEP and PrEP) and for patients to get them. Pharmacists and patients use the software during their normal visits, and researchers compare how well the service w…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: EMPOWERX INC • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 09, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Immune cells engineered to hunt viruses show promise for transplant kids
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a new cell therapy called LB-DTK-MV in children aged 1-25 who have stubborn viral infections (CMV, EBV, or BKV) after a stem cell transplant. The therapy uses specially grown immune cells from a donor to attack the viruses. Participants receive two infusions two …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: LucasBio • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 08, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could a simpler Two-Drug HIV regimen be just as effective as three?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis trial tests whether a two-drug combination (darunavir/cobicistat plus lamivudine) works as well as a standard three-drug combination (darunavir/cobicistat plus tenofovir alafenamide/emtricitabine) in people with HIV whose virus is already suppressed. The study involves 78 ad…
Phase: PHASE4 • Sponsor: Instituto Mexicano del Seguro Social • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 03, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Inhaled interferon could be new weapon against severe RSV in young children
Disease control Recruiting nowThis phase 3 trial tests whether an inhaled solution of human interferon α1b can safely help children under 2 years old recover from respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) lower respiratory tract infections. The study compares the interferon treatment to a placebo, measuring improveme…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Kexing Biopharm Co., Ltd. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 03, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Self-Sampling could boost cervical cancer screening for women with HIV
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a program to help women living with HIV in Ghana get screened for cervical cancer more easily. The program includes self-sampling kits, patient navigators, and training for healthcare providers. Researchers want to see if these tools increase screening rates and …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Baylor University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 03, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Personalized immune cells take aim at Drug-Resistant eye virus
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a new treatment called LB-DTK-CMV for people with cytomegalovirus (CMV) retinitis that has not responded to standard antiviral medicines. The treatment uses a patient's own immune cells, specially trained to attack CMV, and is given as two infusions. The trial ai…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: LucasBio • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 03, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could a short course of antiviral drugs stop hepatitis b passing from mother to child?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis trial tests whether giving the antiviral drug tenofovir disoproxil fumarate (TDF) to pregnant women with active hepatitis B can prevent the virus from spreading to their babies. The women take TDF from the 28th week of pregnancy until six weeks after giving birth, and all ne…
Phase: PHASE4 • Sponsor: ANRS, Emerging Infectious Diseases • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 01, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Community health workers may be key to helping black patients with HIV achieve lasting viral control
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether community health workers (CHWs) can help Black people with poorly controlled HIV achieve long-term viral suppression. CHWs provide support through weekly phone calls, home visits, and clinic accompaniment for three months. The study enrolls 10 Black adult…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Miami • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 01, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New study tests Muscle-Building combo for veterans with HIV and obesity
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether a combination of a special diet, omega-3 and L-carnitine supplements, and resistance exercise can improve muscle quality and reduce fat in veterans with HIV and obesity. The trial will enroll 70 participants and measure changes in muscle density, metaboli…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: VA Office of Research and Development • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 28, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Donor cells take on Drug-Resistant viruses in new trial
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-phase trial tests a treatment called LB-DTK-MV, which uses immune cells from a healthy donor to fight three viruses (CMV, BKV, and EBV) that have become resistant to standard antiviral drugs. The study includes 27 adults who have had a stem cell transplant or certain c…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: LucasBio • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 28, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can 'Supercharged' donor cells beat viruses that drugs Can't?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether giving patients special donor immune cells (called CD45RA-depleted DLI) can treat viral infections that persist after a stem cell transplant. The trial involves 30 participants who have not improved with standard antiviral drugs. Researchers will measure …
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Ruijin Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:03 UTC
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New hope for immunocompromised patients with severe parainfluenza
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests an experimental drug called DAS181 in people with weakened immune systems who have a serious lung infection caused by parainfluenza virus. The goal is to see if the drug helps them breathe without extra oxygen and reduces the risk of death. About 274 participants…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Ansun Biopharma, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:02 UTC
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Immune cell therapy takes on HPV
Disease control Recruiting nowThis trial tests whether infusing HPV-specific immune cells (HPV-CTLs) can safely reduce or clear HPV infection in people who haven't responded to standard treatments. Up to 100 participants will receive 2 to 4 infusions of these cells. The study measures safety and viral load ch…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Shenzhen Geno-Immune Medical Institute • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:02 UTC
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Supercharged immune cells take on Drug-Resistant infections
Disease control Recruiting nowThis trial investigates whether specially grown immune cells, called pathogen-specific cytotoxic T lymphocytes (CTLs), can safely and effectively treat stubborn infections like EBV, CMV, and adenovirus in people with weakened immune systems, such as stem cell or organ transplant …
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Shenzhen Geno-Immune Medical Institute • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:01 UTC
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HIV kidney transplants: can donor choice reduce rejection?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study follows 200 people with HIV who need a kidney transplant. Half will receive a kidney from a donor with HIV, half from a donor without HIV. Researchers track how many patients experience organ rejection or death over time to see if donor HIV status affects outcomes.
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Johns Hopkins University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:01 UTC
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New antiviral pill aims to shorten RSV symptoms in vulnerable adults
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests an oral antiviral called ziresovir (AK0529) in adults at high risk for severe RSV infection, such as those with chronic lung or heart disease, weakened immune systems, or age 65 and older. Participants receive either the drug or a placebo, and researchers measure…
Phase: PHASE2, PHASE3 • Sponsor: Shanghai Ark Biopharmaceutical Co., Ltd. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:01 UTC
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Could less radiation be just as good for some throat cancers?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study looks at whether people with a type of throat cancer linked to the Epstein-Barr virus can safely receive lower doses of radiation after initial chemotherapy. The goal is to see if reducing radiation can still control the cancer while causing fewer long-term side effect…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of California, San Francisco • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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Alpha radiation seeds target tumors from the inside
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a device called DaRT that delivers a unique type of radiation (alpha particles) directly into tumors. It is designed for people with certain skin cancers, mouth cancers, or soft tissue sarcomas that are accessible for direct injection. The goal is to see if this …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Alpha Tau Medical LTD. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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Could a common steroid tame deadly dengue?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study is testing whether the steroid dexamethasone can help people with severe dengue. The researchers will give either dexamethasone or a placebo to 200 infected adults in Thailand. They want to see if the drug lowers the death rate and shortens hospital stays.
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Chulalongkorn University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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Banked immune cells show promise against Life-Threatening viruses in transplant patients
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-phase study tests whether specially trained immune cells from healthy donors can safely treat viral infections (EBV, CMV, adenovirus, BK virus) in patients who have had a stem cell transplant or certain CAR-T therapy. These infections can be life-threatening when the i…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Baylor College of Medicine • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:07 UTC
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Donor immune cells take on tough viruses in transplant patients
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-stage trial tests whether specially grown immune cells from a donor can safely help transplant patients fight off viral infections that standard treatments can't control. The cells target Epstein-Barr virus, cytomegalovirus, adenovirus, and BK virus. Up to 36 adults wh…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Columbia University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:07 UTC
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New vaccine aims to tame chronic hepatitis b without daily pills
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a therapeutic vaccine called TherVacB in 81 adults with chronic hepatitis B who are already on antiviral medication. The vaccine is given as a series of shots to boost the immune system and lower hepatitis B virus levels. The main goals are to check safety and se…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Michael Hoelscher • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:06 UTC
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Experimental 'Storm Stopper' therapy tested for COVID-19, flu, and RSV
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-stage trial tests a new drug called PRS CK STORM, made from a mix of immune and fat cells, to see if it can safely calm the 'cytokine storm'—a dangerous overreaction of the immune system—in people with severe lung infections from COVID-19, flu, or RSV. The study will e…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: PEACHES BIOTECH • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:06 UTC
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New drug cocktail targets rare, aggressive cancer
Disease control Recruiting nowThis phase 2 trial is testing whether combining two chemotherapy drugs—Abraxane and liposomal doxorubicin—can shrink tumors in people with advanced or unresectable angiosarcoma, a rare and aggressive cancer of blood vessels. The study will enroll 69 patients who have already trie…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Sun Yat-sen University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:06 UTC
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New study aims to help people with HIV quit smoking in south africa
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests two smoking cessation methods—varenicline pills and nicotine patches with gum—in 660 people with HIV in South Africa. Participants will receive one of these treatments for 12 weeks, along with counseling. The goal is to see which approach works best to help them …
Phase: PHASE2, PHASE3 • Sponsor: Johns Hopkins University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:04 UTC
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Can a standard HIV pill rescue those who got infected on Long-Acting PrEP?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a daily combination pill (TLD) as first-line HIV treatment for 100 people who became infected with HIV despite receiving long-acting cabotegravir PrEP in the past year. Researchers will check if the pill can suppress the virus to undetectable levels after 6 month…
Phase: PHASE4 • Sponsor: University of Witwatersrand, South Africa • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:04 UTC
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Immune cells take on BK virus in vulnerable transplant patients
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether specially grown immune cells (called cytotoxic T lymphocytes) can safely lower BK virus levels in 20 transplant patients with weakened immune systems. Participants have had a stem cell or kidney transplant and show signs of BK virus infection. The goal is…
Phase: EARLY_PHASE1 • Sponsor: Children's Hospital of Philadelphia • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:03 UTC
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New study checks if maribavir works safely for transplant patients with stubborn CMV
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study follows about 10 adults and children (12 years and older) in Argentina who have a CMV infection after an organ transplant that did not get better with standard treatments. Researchers will track how well maribavir works and what side effects occur during routine care. …
Sponsor: Takeda • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:03 UTC
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Can donor t cells beat a tough virus after transplant? new trial aims to find out.
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-stage study tests whether infusing virus-fighting T cells from a donor can help stem cell transplant patients overcome a stubborn adenovirus infection. About 20 participants will receive the experimental cell therapy, and researchers will monitor side effects and wheth…
Phase: EARLY_PHASE1 • Sponsor: Mari Dallas • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:02 UTC
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New formula aims to help long COVID sufferers walk farther
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a new supplement called PNMR in 82 adults with long COVID. Participants either take PNMR plus standard care or standard care alone for 6 weeks. The main goal is to see if PNMR helps people walk farther in a 6-minute test. All participants also get diet and lifest…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: ParagonClinicals Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:02 UTC
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Diet and exercise may ease long COVID symptoms in obese veterans
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study looks at how obesity affects recovery from post-COVID conditions in older Veterans. Researchers will test if a weight loss program with diet and exercise can reduce inflammation and improve physical function and quality of life. The study involves 150 Veterans, some wi…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: VA Office of Research and Development • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:01 UTC
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Can a two-drug combo beat the HTLV-1 virus?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis Phase 2 trial compares the drug dolutegravir alone versus dolutegravir combined with tenofovir in 146 adults with HTLV-1 infection and related symptoms. The main goal is to see if the combination lowers the virus level more effectively and improves pain, spasticity, and musc…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Carlos Brites • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:00 UTC
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New hope for transplant patients: easier CMV prevention on the horizon?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether a drug called letermovir is easier to tolerate than the standard treatment for preventing CMV infection in heart and lung transplant recipients. About 80 adults who have had a heart or lung transplant will take either letermovir or the usual drug, and res…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: University of Pennsylvania • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:00 UTC
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Could antibody shots replace daily HIV pills for kids? new trial begins in botswana
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study in Botswana tests whether giving three powerful antibodies by infusion can help children who started HIV treatment early keep the virus suppressed without taking daily antiretroviral pills. About 41 children aged 2 to 12 will receive the antibodies while stopping their…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:00 UTC
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Experimental virus and CAR t combo takes on Hard-to-Treat GI cancers
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-stage trial is testing a new treatment called DISP-10 for people with advanced gastrointestinal cancers, including colorectal and stomach cancers. The treatment combines a virus (DV-10) with specially engineered immune cells (CAR T cells) to attack cancer. The study ai…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Dispatch Biotherapeutics • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:00 UTC
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Phone alerts and support groups aim to boost treatment success for dual epidemic
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests four approaches to help adults with drug-resistant tuberculosis and HIV stick to their treatments. Participants receive either standard care, counseling, phone reminders via a special pill bottle, or both counseling and reminders. The goal is to see which method …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Columbia University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:39 UTC
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New antibody could tame dual hepatitis b and d infection
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-stage trial tests a lab-made antibody (HepB mAb19) in 15 people with chronic hepatitis D, a serious liver infection that requires hepatitis B to survive. The goal is to see if the antibody is safe and can lower virus levels, potentially reducing the risk of liver damag…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Aarhus University Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:38 UTC
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New hope for young transplant patients: maribavir trial targets CMV
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a drug called maribavir for children and teens who have a CMV infection after a stem cell or organ transplant. About 80 participants will take the drug for 8 weeks and be followed for 12 more weeks. The goal is to find the safest dose and see how well it controls…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Takeda • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:36 UTC
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Can a hormone drug boost exercise benefits for aging HIV patients?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis phase 2 trial tests whether adding tesamorelin (a growth-hormone-releasing hormone analogue) to a home-based exercise program can improve physical function in 100 adults aged 50-80 with HIV. Participants are randomly assigned to receive tesamorelin or a placebo injection dai…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Massachusetts General Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:36 UTC
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Placental grafts show promise for stubborn diabetic foot sores
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether a special placental graft, used alongside standard wound care, helps close diabetic foot ulcers that won't heal on their own. About 350 adults with type 1 or 2 diabetes and a foot ulcer between 1 and 15 cm² will be randomly assigned to get the graft plus …
Phase: PHASE4 • Sponsor: Sequence LifeScience, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:35 UTC
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Clinic culture change aims to boost HIV outcomes for black patients
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a program called ARC that helps HIV clinics improve their work environment and reduce discrimination. Researchers will compare viral suppression and care retention in clinics using ARC versus standard care. The goal is to see if better clinic culture leads to bet…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Pennsylvania • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:35 UTC
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New shot could free kids with HIV from daily pills
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study is testing a long-acting injectable medication for children aged 2 to 12 who have HIV and whose virus is already under control. The goal is to see if switching from daily pills to a shot given every few weeks is safe, tolerable, and effective. About 90 children will pa…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:35 UTC
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Can a smartphone app help young black women cut alcohol and prevent HIV?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether a mobile app with a virtual group support feature can help young Black women (ages 18-30) who misuse alcohol reduce their drinking and risky sexual behavior, and increase their use of PrEP (a daily pill that prevents HIV). About 500 HIV-negative women in …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: RTI International • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:35 UTC
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Could a vaginal suppository clear High-Risk HPV?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether a vaginal suppository called Dysplasix can help women clear high-risk human papillomavirus (HPV) and reverse low-grade cervical abnormalities. About 45 women with HPV and mild cervical changes will use the suppository or a placebo for 19 days. Researchers…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Amplexd Therapeutics, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:34 UTC
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Money and marriage: new malawi study targets heavy drinking in HIV couples
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a program called Mlambe for married couples in Malawi where one partner drinks heavily and both are affected by HIV. The program offers savings accounts, money management classes, and relationship skills training to help couples reduce alcohol use. Researchers wi…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of California, San Francisco • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:34 UTC
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Can a common steroid tame Tick-Borne brain infection?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether the steroid dexamethasone can reduce brain damage in adults hospitalized with tick-borne encephalitis. Researchers will compare disability outcomes in 200 patients who receive either dexamethasone or a placebo. The goal is to see if this treatment lowers …
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: University Medical Centre Ljubljana • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:33 UTC
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New push to bring hepatitis c treatment to drug clinics
Disease control Recruiting nowThis project aims to make hepatitis C testing and treatment easier for people who visit drug treatment clinics and needle exchange programs. Researchers will work with clinics across New South Wales, Australia, to help more people start treatment. The study includes up to 6,000 a…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Kirby Institute • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:33 UTC
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Hepatitis b drug showdown: which is safer for kidneys?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study compares two antiviral drugs, tenofovir alafenamide (TAF) and entecavir, in 140 adults with chronic hepatitis B. The goal is to see which one controls the virus better and causes fewer kidney problems. Participants take one pill daily for about a year.
Phase: PHASE4 • Sponsor: Taichung Veterans General Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:32 UTC
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App aims to boost hepatitis b treatment adherence in vietnam
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether a mobile app called HBVCare can help people with chronic hepatitis B take their medication regularly and attend follow-up visits. About 70 adults in Vietnam will either use the app or receive standard care. After 3 months, researchers will compare how wel…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Institute of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Vietnam • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:32 UTC
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Could a common numbing drug help fight throat cancer?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-stage trial is testing whether injecting the local anesthetic lidocaine into HPV-related throat tumors before robotic surgery is safe and might help destroy more cancer cells. About 30 adults with HPV-positive oropharyngeal cancer will receive the injection during a ro…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Ryan Carey • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:32 UTC
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New program aims to help men with HIV in fishing communities cut alcohol and boost treatment success
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a program called Kisoboka for men living with HIV who drink heavily in fishing communities. The goal is to help them drink less, take their HIV medication as prescribed, and achieve undetectable viral loads. About 716 men will be randomly assigned to different co…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: San Diego State University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:32 UTC
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New study aims to help pregnant moms with HIV thrive
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a program called Tunawiri (meaning 'thrive') that adds mental health screening, counseling, and support to regular HIV care for pregnant and postpartum women in Kenya. The goal is to improve depression, anxiety, and HIV treatment success. Nine hundred women will …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Colorado, Denver • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:29 UTC
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Could a pill replace the shot for syphilis?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study compares two antibiotics for treating early syphilis: a single penicillin shot (standard care) versus a 14-day course of cefixime pills. Researchers want to see if the pill works just as well. The study includes 400 adults with early syphilis, including those with well…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: University of Southern California • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:29 UTC
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New study offers free STI care to black youth in the deep south
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study provides free testing for chlamydia, gonorrhea, syphilis, and HIV to Black youth aged 15-26 in New Orleans. Those who test positive can get treatment at no cost and are encouraged to bring their partners. The goal is to reduce STI rates and health disparities in this c…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Tulane University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:28 UTC
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Peer power: new study aims to boost HIV med adherence in women
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a program led by trained peers (other women with HIV) that combines acceptance and commitment therapy, exercise, and social support. The goal is to help 300 women in four counties stick to their HIV medication and manage substance use and trauma. Researchers will…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of California, San Diego • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:28 UTC
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Can existing COVID drug beat dengue? new trial begins
Disease control Recruiting nowThis phase 2 trial is testing two antivirals—molnupiravir (used for COVID-19) and a lab-made antibody called VIS513—in 500 people with early dengue. Participants must have had fever for less than 48 hours and a positive rapid test. The goal is to see if these drugs can clear the …
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Oxford University Clinical Research Unit, Vietnam • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:27 UTC
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Could a single shot stop deadly meningitis in HIV patients?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether adding one dose of a stronger antifungal drug (liposomal amphotericin) to the standard treatment (fluconazole) can prevent cryptococcal meningitis in HIV-positive adults who test positive for the fungus but have no symptoms. About 356 participants in Ugan…
Phase: PHASE2, PHASE3 • Sponsor: Makerere University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:25 UTC
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New program aims to boost HIV care and safety for black women facing abuse
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a 5-session program for Black women living with HIV who have experienced intimate partner violence in the past two years. The program teaches skills to find inner strength, build a safety net, improve communication, and overcome barriers to HIV care. Researchers …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Johns Hopkins University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:25 UTC
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Cream vs. freeze: new study tests easier treatment for stubborn foot warts
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study compares two treatments for recurrent plantar warts: a topical adapalene gel (a type of retinoid cream) and cryotherapy (freezing with liquid nitrogen). Researchers will enroll 98 adults aged 18-60 with recurring warts on the soles of their feet. The goal is to see whi…
Phase: PHASE4 • Sponsor: Khyber Teaching Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:25 UTC
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Could ozempic help people with HIV shed pounds?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether semaglutide (Ozempic) helps people with HIV and obesity lose more weight than diet and exercise alone. About 80 participants will receive either semaglutide injections or standard lifestyle advice for 28 weeks. Researchers will also check how the drug aff…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University College Dublin • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:24 UTC
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New hope for HIV-positive moms: counseling tackles depression and boosts care
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a program called Enhanced Friendship Bench that combines problem-solving therapy with HIV support for pregnant women in Malawi who have HIV and depression. About 400 women will take part to see if the program reduces depression symptoms and helps them stay in HIV…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:24 UTC
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New program aims to help women with HIV and mental illness stay healthy
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a program to reduce stigma for women in Botswana who have both HIV and a serious mental illness. The program helps women challenge negative stereotypes and build coping skills after leaving a psychiatric hospital. Researchers will compare viral suppression rates …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: New York University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:23 UTC
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Could a common diabetes drug tame inflammation in drug users?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether metformin, a common diabetes drug, can reduce harmful inflammation and improve immune function in 100 adults aged 18-64 who have a history of injection drug use, some of whom also have HIV. Participants take metformin or a placebo for 16 weeks and receive…
Phase: PHASE4 • Sponsor: University of Alabama at Birmingham • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:23 UTC
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Heat and hydrogen peroxide patch takes on stubborn warts
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether adding a microneedle patch soaked in hydrogen peroxide to local heat therapy can clear viral warts better than heat alone. About 210 people aged 6–65 with common or plantar warts will be split into three groups: heat only, heat plus a plain patch, or heat…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: First Hospital of China Medical University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:07 UTC
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Can CAR-T cells free HIV patients from daily medication?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-phase trial tests whether specially engineered immune cells (CAR-T cells) can control HIV in people who stop their regular antiretroviral drugs. 18 participants will receive a single infusion of their own modified cells, with some also getting a mild chemotherapy drug …
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Steven Deeks • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:06 UTC
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New HIV strategy aims to curb epidemic among nigerian teens
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests two programs to help young people aged 15-24 in Nigeria. One program focuses on finding undiagnosed HIV cases using mobile health tools and peer support. The other helps those already diagnosed stick to their HIV medication to achieve viral suppression. The goal …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Northwestern University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:05 UTC
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New hope for pregnant women: drug may stop CMV in unborn babies
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether the drug letermovir can stop cytomegalovirus (CMV) in unborn babies better than the current treatment valaciclovir. Pregnant women with a CMV-infected fetus will take one of the two drugs daily until delivery. The goal is to see if letermovir leads to a n…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Assistance Publique - Hôpitaux de Paris • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:03 UTC
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Blood test could outshine ultrasound in liver cancer screening
Diagnosis Recruiting nowThis phase IV trial will enroll 5,500 people with liver cirrhosis or chronic hepatitis B—conditions that raise liver cancer risk. Participants are randomly assigned to either standard ultrasound screening or a new blood test called GALAD, which measures three proteins. The goal i…
Phase: PHASE4 • Sponsor: University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Aug 14, 2026 00:00 UTC
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At-Home HPV test could boost screening in underserved women
Diagnosis Recruiting nowThis study explores whether women can accurately collect their own samples for HPV testing, which could make cervical cancer screening easier and more accessible. The research focuses on minority women who are often under-screened, using community health workers to help with the …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Thomas Jefferson University • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Aug 13, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could Self-Sampling revolutionize cervical cancer screening?
Diagnosis Recruiting nowThis trial evaluates whether a new self-collection device, Mia by XytoTest, can be used effectively by people to collect their own vaginal samples for cervical cancer screening. The study compares the accuracy of these self-collected samples against clinician-collected samples fo…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Mel Mont Medical • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Aug 13, 2026 00:00 UTC
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A Finger-Prick could change the fight against hepatitis c
Diagnosis Recruiting nowThis large Australian study is testing whether offering a finger-stick point-of-care test for hepatitis C can increase diagnosis and treatment rates. Adults at risk for hepatitis C will be offered the rapid test at services they already use. Those who test positive for the virus …
Sponsor: Kirby Institute • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Aug 09, 2026 00:00 UTC
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A simple finger prick could transform hepatitis c care
Diagnosis Recruiting nowThis large Australian study is testing whether offering finger-stick point-of-care testing for hepatitis C in community settings—like drug treatment clinics, homeless shelters, and prisons—can increase the number of people diagnosed and linked to treatment. The study will include…
Sponsor: Kirby Institute • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Aug 09, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New blood test may sharpen diagnosis of autoimmune liver disease
Diagnosis Recruiting nowThis study evaluates whether a blood test measuring polyreactive immunoglobulin G (pIgG) can more accurately diagnose autoimmune hepatitis (AIH) and distinguish it from other liver conditions. Researchers will collect blood samples from 400 adults undergoing liver biopsy for susp…
Sponsor: Hannover Medical School • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jul 17, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Simple blood test aims to spot multiple cancers early
Diagnosis Recruiting nowThis study collects blood samples from healthy people, those with benign diseases, and cancer patients to develop a multi-analyte blood test. The test looks for DNA methylation markers that may indicate the presence of various cancers, especially liver cancer. Researchers aim to …
Sponsor: Helio Genomics • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jul 12, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New score could help doctors spot fungal pneumonia faster
Diagnosis Recruiting nowThis study aims to create and test a clinical prediction score called FUNGAL-P to help doctors identify fungal pneumonia early in adults who come to the hospital with pneumonia. Researchers will analyze medical records from past patients and then test the score on new patients to…
Sponsor: Azienda Ospedaliero-Universitaria Careggi • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jul 04, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could a simple urine test replace the pap smear for cervical cancer screening?
Diagnosis Recruiting nowThis study investigates whether urine samples can be used to screen for cervical cancer in women living with HIV. Researchers will compare the accuracy of urine HPV testing with self-collected and provider-collected samples to detect cervical precancer (CIN2 or worse). The goal i…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: UNC Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jul 03, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Better CMV detection for IBD patients: which test works best?
Diagnosis Recruiting nowThis study looks at 200 adults with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) who are hospitalized due to worsening symptoms. Researchers want to see if testing blood or stool for CMV (a common virus) is as accurate as the standard method of testing a tissue sample from the colon. The goa…
Sponsor: IRCCS Azienda Ospedaliero-Universitaria di Bologna • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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Could a simple paper strip revolutionize mpox testing?
Diagnosis Recruiting nowThis study tests a new way to collect and transport samples for mpox diagnosis using a special paper strip treated with SDS and EDTA. The strip inactivates the virus, making transport safer, and stabilizes the genetic material so cold storage isn't needed. Researchers will compar…
Sponsor: Universitaire Ziekenhuizen KU Leuven • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:06 UTC
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Could a simple breath test replace nasal swabs for COVID-19?
Diagnosis Recruiting nowThis study is testing a new, portable breath test called eBAM-CoV to see if it can detect COVID-19 as accurately as the standard nasal swab test (RT-PCR). The breath test is less invasive and gives immediate results. Researchers will compare the two tests in 250 adults who have s…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de Nīmes • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:37 UTC
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New nasal swab test could spot hidden viruses in seniors
Diagnosis Recruiting nowThis study is testing whether measuring a natural immune marker called IFN-I in nasal swabs can help detect respiratory viral infections in older adults. Current PCR tests only look for a few viruses and can miss others or show old infections. The goal is to improve diagnosis, es…
Sponsor: Hospices Civils de Lyon • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:36 UTC
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New rapid test could detect three infections at once
Diagnosis Recruiting nowThis study is testing a new rapid diagnostic device called TruPlex that can detect HIV, Hepatitis B, and Syphilis from a small blood sample. Researchers will enroll 1000 adults at risk for these infections to see how accurate and easy the test is to use in clinics and point-of-ca…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: bioLytical Laboratories • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:29 UTC
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New Same-Day test could transform cervical cancer screening in Low-Resource areas
Diagnosis Recruiting nowThis study evaluates a same-day cervical cancer screening approach for women in Cameroon. Participants first collect their own sample for HPV testing, and if positive, they receive a digital cytology exam on the same day to determine if further treatment is needed. The goal is to…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University Hospital, Geneva • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:23 UTC
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Emergency rooms may become a frontline for HIV prevention in teens
Prevention Recruiting nowThis trial tests three ways to screen adolescents and young adults for HIV in emergency departments: targeted screening based on risk, universal opt-in screening offered to everyone, and universal opt-out screening where testing is done unless declined. The goal is to see which a…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Westat • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Aug 18, 2026 02:00 UTC
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Bringing cervical cancer screening to your doorstep
Prevention Recruiting nowThis study tests a community-based approach to make cervical cancer screening easier for women who haven't had a Pap test in over 3.5 years. It involves 920 women in low-resource areas of Texas. The goal is to see if this strategy is safe and works well.
Phase: NA • Sponsor: M.D. Anderson Cancer Center • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Aug 16, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Community hubs could boost HIV prevention access
Prevention Recruiting nowThis study tests a model called STEP-UP, which partners community organizations with telehealth PrEP services to help people access HIV prevention medication. Researchers will enroll 92 participants in the Philadelphia area to see if this approach is acceptable and increases PrEP…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Pennsylvania • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Aug 16, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Monthly HIV prevention pill could replace daily dose
Prevention Recruiting nowThis phase 3 trial tests MK-8527, a once-monthly oral pill, to prevent HIV-1 infection in women. About 4580 HIV-negative women will take either MK-8527 monthly or a daily PrEP pill (Truvada) to see which works better and is safer. The goal is to offer a more convenient prevention…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Aug 16, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Monthly HIV prevention pill could replace daily dose
Prevention Recruiting nowThis large phase 3 trial is testing whether a new oral pill called MK-8527, taken just once a month, can prevent HIV infection as well as the standard daily PrEP pill. About 4,390 people at risk of HIV will be randomly assigned to receive either the monthly pill or daily Truvada …
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Aug 16, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can coaching clinics curb HIV? a new strategy puts it to the test
Prevention Recruiting nowThis study tests whether a 'practice coaching' program can help opioid treatment clinics offer more HIV and hepatitis C testing to their patients. Clinics are randomly assigned to receive either coaching focused on HIV testing, coaching that adds hepatitis C testing, or just info…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Columbia University • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Aug 09, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Pilot fish study: bringing HIV prevention to routine clinic visits
Prevention Recruiting nowThis study looks at whether patients and doctors in a family planning clinic find it acceptable to discuss and start PrEP, a daily pill that prevents HIV. About 83 English- or Spanish-speaking patients aged 16 and older, along with their doctors, will take part. Patients will rec…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Women and Infants Hospital of Rhode Island • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Aug 08, 2026 00:03 UTC
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Flu vaccine showdown: which shot protects seniors best?
Prevention Recruiting nowThis study compares two flu vaccines—Fluad and Fluzone High-Dose—in adults aged 65 and older to see which is more effective at preventing lab-confirmed flu and related complications like pneumonia or heart issues. Researchers will look at health records from over a million senior…
Sponsor: Kaiser Permanente • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Aug 07, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Daily acyclovir may stop herpes Flare-Ups in rheumatic patients
Prevention Recruiting nowThis study tests whether taking acyclovir daily can prevent herpes simplex outbreaks in people with autoimmune rheumatic diseases like lupus or rheumatoid arthritis. 62 participants will receive either acyclovir or a placebo for 12 months and be monitored for 24 months total. The…
Phase: PHASE4 • Sponsor: University of Sao Paulo General Hospital • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Aug 07, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can antibodies shield newborns from HIV? early trial begins
Prevention Recruiting nowThis early-stage study is testing whether two lab-made antibodies, PGT121.414.LS and VRC07-523LS, are safe for newborns who were exposed to HIV during birth. The 48 infants will receive one or two shots of the antibodies under the skin. Researchers will monitor for side effects a…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Aug 06, 2026 00:00 UTC
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A mobile app aims to turn health awareness into action — a trial puts it to the test
Prevention Recruiting nowThis trial tests whether a mobile app called Wellnuts can help healthy adults aged 25–65 in Hong Kong become more aware of their health risks and take action. Participants use the app to assess their risk for conditions like diabetes, heart disease, and certain cancers, and recei…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: The University of Hong Kong • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Jul 24, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Choice may boost HIV prevention: a trial tests offering multiple PrEP options to young women in kenya
Prevention Recruiting nowThis trial tests whether offering a menu of HIV prevention options — including daily pills and a vaginal ring — helps more young women aged 18–30 start and continue using PrEP. About 1,400 women seeking reproductive health services at clinics in Kenya will be offered either stand…
Phase: PHASE4 • Sponsor: University of Alabama at Birmingham • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Jul 24, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a conversation prevent HIV? study tests In-Person vs. online counseling for PrEP uptake
Prevention Recruiting nowThis study tests whether motivational interviewing — a counseling style that helps people find their own reasons to change — can increase the number of Latino men who have sex with men in Puerto Rico who start taking PrEP, a daily pill that prevents HIV. Researchers will compare …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Puerto Rico • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Jul 17, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Choice of Long-Acting HIV prevention could transform care for young people in rural south africa
Prevention Recruiting nowThis trial tests whether offering young people aged 15-30 in rural South Africa a choice of long-acting HIV prevention methods—such as a two-monthly injection or a vaginal ring—alongside standard daily pills and emergency prevention, increases how many start and stay on preventio…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Africa Health Research Institute • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Jul 11, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Shingles breakthrough? calcitonin shots aim to stop chronic pain before it starts
Prevention Recruiting nowThis phase 3 trial tests whether adding daily calcitonin injections to standard shingles treatment can prevent postherpetic neuralgia, a painful nerve condition that can last for months or years. Researchers will enroll 168 adults aged 50 and older who have had a shingles rash fo…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Tanta University • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Jul 08, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Dental text alerts could curb HIV spread
Prevention Recruiting nowThis study tests whether text messages about HIV prevention, sent to dental patients at community health centers, can increase HIV testing and use of preventive medications like PrEP. About 266 HIV-negative adults with at least one HIV risk factor will receive either HIV-focused …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Boston University • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Jul 03, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a phone app help women at risk of HIV start PrEP?
Prevention Recruiting nowThis study tests a mobile health program called WINGS+PrEP for women who have experienced heavy drinking, partner violence, and involvement with the criminal legal system. The program provides information about PrEP (a daily pill that prevents HIV) and offers support sessions. Re…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Columbia University • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:01 UTC
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HIV counselors lead new push to offer prevention pills at family planning visits
Prevention Recruiting nowThis study tests a new way to offer HIV prevention pills (PrEP) to people visiting family planning clinics in Kenya. Instead of requiring a separate appointment, HIV counselors will provide PrEP screening and prescriptions right at the family planning visit. The goal is to see if…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Washington • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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New study aims to boost HIV prevention in people who inject drugs
Prevention Recruiting nowThis study tests four different approaches to help people who inject drugs remember and stick with their daily HIV prevention pill (PrEP). Researchers will enroll 256 adults who are newly on medication for opioid use disorder and have started PrEP. The goal is to see which method…
Phase: PHASE4 • Sponsor: University of Connecticut • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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STI tests boost HIV prevention in pregnant women
Prevention Recruiting nowThis study in Botswana tests whether offering sexually transmitted infection (STI) testing alongside HIV prevention medication (PrEP) helps more pregnant women start and continue using PrEP. About 600 pregnant women without HIV will be split into two groups: one gets standard car…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Botswana Harvard AIDS Institute Partnership • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:07 UTC
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At-Home HPV tests could boost cervical cancer screening in border communities
Prevention Recruiting nowThis study tests whether at-home HPV self-sampling (using urine or a vaginal swab) can help more people get screened for cervical cancer compared to the traditional in-clinic Pap smear. About 735 Latinx individuals aged 30-65 who haven't had a Pap test in at least three years wil…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Texas at Austin • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:06 UTC
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Could a monthly shot stop fentanyl overdoses in cocaine and meth users?
Prevention Recruiting nowThis study tests whether a monthly injection of naltrexone can prevent fentanyl overdose in people who use stimulants like cocaine or methamphetamine but do not intentionally use opioids. One hundred participants will either receive the shot or standard harm reduction supplies. R…
Phase: PHASE2, PHASE3 • Sponsor: University of California, San Francisco • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:04 UTC
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New eHealth tool aims to cut HIV and opioid risks for Justice-Involved women
Prevention Recruiting nowThis study tests a digital health program to help women involved in the criminal justice system start PrEP (a daily pill to prevent HIV) and get treatment for opioid use disorder. Researchers will compare the program to a simpler decision aid alone. The goal is to reduce stigma a…
Phase: PHASE4 • Sponsor: Yale University • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:01 UTC
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Immune-Guided drug timing could cut CMV prevention after transplant
Prevention Recruiting nowThis study tests a personalized approach to stopping the drug Letermovir, which prevents a common virus called CMV after a stem cell transplant. Instead of giving the drug for a fixed 100 days, doctors will use a blood test to see when a patient's own immune system has recovered …
Phase: PHASE4 • Sponsor: WeiShi • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:00 UTC
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Heart patients get flu shot at discharge to prevent future attacks
Prevention Recruiting nowThis study tests whether giving the flu vaccine to heart patients just before they leave the hospital can lower their risk of infections, heart problems, and death in the next 6 months. About 400 adults hospitalized for serious heart conditions will be randomly assigned to get th…
Phase: PHASE4 • Sponsor: Wroclaw Medical University • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:00 UTC
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Baltimore study enlists peers to fight HIV and overdose among drug users
Prevention Recruiting nowThis pilot study tests whether a peer-driven program can help people who inject drugs in Baltimore reduce their risk of HIV, hepatitis C, and overdose. Researchers will identify high-risk injection settings and train peers to promote safer practices, like carrying naloxone and av…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:37 UTC
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Partners in prevention: couples program boosts HIV protection for women
Prevention Recruiting nowThis study tests a program called CUPID that helps couples make decisions together about HIV prevention. About 1,424 women in Uganda will join with their male partners to choose and use PrEP (medicines that prevent HIV). The goal is to see if partner support increases women's use…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: RTI International • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:35 UTC
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Shingles vaccine protection tested over 6 years in 24,740 adults
Prevention Recruiting nowThis study looks at how well a live shingles vaccine prevents shingles over 6 years in adults aged 40 and older. It follows about 24,740 people who were in an earlier vaccine trial, comparing those who got the vaccine first to those who got it later. Researchers will track new sh…
Sponsor: Jiangsu Province Centers for Disease Control and Prevention • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:33 UTC
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PrEP goes local: Community-Based HIV prevention trial launches in rio
Prevention Recruiting nowThis study aims to make HIV prevention easier to access for underserved groups in Rio de Janeiro, such as gay and bisexual men, transgender women, and sex workers. Instead of requiring clinic visits, participants can get daily PrEP pills and support through community organization…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Oswaldo Cruz Foundation • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:33 UTC
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Community health workers aim to close vaccine gap for chronically ill
Prevention Recruiting nowThis study tests whether community health workers can help adults with chronic illnesses get up-to-date on COVID-19 and flu vaccines. Participants receive up to three counseling sessions in English or Spanish to address their vaccine concerns. The goal is to reduce health dispari…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: RAND • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:33 UTC
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Love and safety: new study tests if relationship skills can cut HIV risk
Prevention Recruiting nowThis study tests an online program called all2GETHER that teaches relationship and communication skills to gay, bisexual, and queer men, as well as transgender and non-binary people who partner with cisgender men. The goal is to see if the program can lower HIV and STI rates. 5,0…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Northwestern University • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:31 UTC
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Malawi study tests HIV prevention safety for moms and babies
Prevention Recruiting nowThis study looks at the safety of two HIV prevention methods (a long-acting shot and daily pills) in pregnant and breastfeeding women in Malawi. About 621 women who are already using or start these drugs during pregnancy will be followed along with their infants. The goal is to s…
Phase: PHASE4 • Sponsor: University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:29 UTC
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Home HIV tests and PrEP during TB checks could boost prevention
Prevention Recruiting nowThis study in Uganda tests whether offering HIV self-testing and PrEP (a daily pill to prevent HIV) at home during routine TB contact tracing can increase HIV prevention. About 2,480 people from households with a TB patient will be randomly assigned to either home-based HIV testi…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Washington • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:29 UTC
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New study aims to get more latino teens the HPV vaccine
Prevention Recruiting nowThis study tests whether training and supporting healthcare providers can increase HPV vaccination rates among Latino adolescents. Researchers will work with nine health centers to implement strategies like provider education and clinical plans. The goal is to see if these effort…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: The University of Texas Health Science Center, Houston • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:28 UTC
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Can friends help stop HIV? new study tests sharing test kits and prevention info through social networks
Prevention Recruiting nowThis study looks at two strategies for getting HIV self-test kits and PrEP (a daily pill that prevents HIV) to people who might benefit. Current PrEP users will either directly give kits to friends or refer them to pick up kits. The goal is to see which method gets more people te…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Miami • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:24 UTC
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New HIV prevention program lets young kenyan women choose their protection
Prevention Recruiting nowThis study tests a program called PrEP My Way that helps young women aged 16-24 in Kisumu, Kenya stay on HIV prevention medication. Participants can choose between a daily pill, a long-acting shot, or a vaginal ring, plus get support from peers. The goal is to see if offering cho…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Massachusetts General Hospital • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:23 UTC
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Black dads step up: new study enlists fathers to shield girls from HIV
Prevention Recruiting nowThis study tests whether teaching Black male caregivers how to talk about sexual health can help protect Black girls aged 14-18 from HIV, other sexually transmitted infections, and sexual violence. The program involves 612 pairs of girls and their male caregivers. Researchers wil…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Illinois at Chicago • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:08 UTC
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Farming program aims to cut STI rates in kenyan teens
Prevention Recruiting nowThis study tests a program called Shamba Maisha that provides farming tools, training, and school gardens to families in Kenya. The goal is to reduce food insecurity and poverty, which are linked to higher STI and HIV risk in adolescent girls. Researchers will follow 900 girls an…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of California, San Francisco • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:06 UTC
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Peer support may lift the cloud of loneliness for older gay men with HIV
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests a 10-session peer-led program called Bridge to Belonging, designed to reduce loneliness and depression in older gay and bisexual men living with HIV. The program uses group sessions to build social skills and connect participants with LGBTQ+-affirming community s…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Fenway Community Health • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Aug 15, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New pill aims to shorten COPD Flare-Ups from common cold
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests an oral drug called vapendavir in 180 adults with COPD who catch a rhinovirus (common cold). The goal is to see if it can reduce the severity and length of breathing symptoms compared to a placebo. Participants are randomly assigned to one of two doses or a place…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Altesa Biosciences, Inc. • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Aug 14, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New devices aim to soothe sore throats without drugs
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study will test four medical devices (HMG, PHN, PHR, TUR) in 160 adults with sore throat from acute pharyngitis or viral tonsillitis. The goal is to see if they are safe and help reduce symptoms like pain when swallowing. Participants will use the device for up to 7 days and…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University Hospital, Clermont-Ferrand • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Aug 07, 2026 00:00 UTC
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A clearer view: can training unlock reading for kids with low vision?
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis program provides comprehensive low vision rehabilitation services to children aged 3 to 21 with vision impairment. Participants are prescribed optical devices and trained to use them, with the goal of improving their visual functioning and ability to read. The program aims t…
Sponsor: Vanderbilt University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Aug 02, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a precise nerve block stop shingles pain before it becomes chronic?
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis trial compares two ultrasound-guided nerve blocks — the midpoint transverse process to pleura (MTP) block and the erector spinae plane (ESP) block — for treating acute pain from shingles (herpes zoster) on the chest. About 90 adults with moderate to severe pain will receive …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Tanta University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jul 31, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Video game aims to lift depression in teens with HIV
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis pilot study tests a mobile game called Change My Story, designed to help young people (ages 16-24) living with HIV who also have depression. The game uses a choose-your-own-adventure format to teach coping skills, and is combined with problem-solving therapy. Researchers wil…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Massachusetts General Hospital • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jul 08, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New Triple-Action pill takes on cold and flu symptoms
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests a new pill containing three ingredients (dipyrone, caffeine, and chlorpheniramine) to see if it works as well as a standard cold medicine for relieving stuffy nose and other cold and flu symptoms. About 620 adults with early cold or flu symptoms will take either …
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Brainfarma Industria Química e Farmacêutica S/A • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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App-Based breathing training aims to boost lung cancer recovery
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests whether using a mobile app that gives visual feedback can help lung cancer patients do breathing exercises more effectively after having part of a lung removed. Forty patients will try both standard breathing training and app-guided training on the same day. Rese…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Hacettepe University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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New therapy aims to ease PTSD in HIV patients
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study is testing a type of talk therapy for people who have both HIV and PTSD. The therapy helps people understand how trauma affects their emotions and relationships. The goal is to see if this therapy is helpful and acceptable for this group. About 20 adults with HIV and P…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Montefiore Medical Center • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:06 UTC
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Phone-Based rehab aims to get COVID-19 survivors back on their feet
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests a home-based exercise program for people who were hospitalized with severe COVID-19. Participants use a smartphone app to guide them through high-intensity interval training and other exercises. The goal is to see if this approach improves walking ability, fitnes…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Duke University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:38 UTC
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Fish oil might keep you warmer in the cold, study suggests
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests whether taking fish oil for 12 weeks can help the body adapt to cold by activating brown fat, which burns energy to produce heat. Thirty healthy adults aged 18-40 will take either fish oil or a placebo and then undergo a cold chamber challenge. Researchers will m…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Indiana University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:37 UTC
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New pain block may cut opioid use after lung surgery
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests two different nerve blocks to control pain after video-assisted lung surgery. One block targets a muscle plane, the other targets individual nerves. Researchers will measure pain levels, opioid use, and breathing problems in 80 adults aged 18-80. The goal is to f…
Sponsor: Kocaeli City Hospital • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:35 UTC
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New powered brace aims to restore mobility for leg weakness patients
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests a powered leg brace called the Nomad in 36 people who have trouble walking due to conditions like stroke, multiple sclerosis, or spinal cord injury. Participants will use the brace at home for three months to see if it improves their walking speed, balance, and q…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Shirley Ryan AbilityLab • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:32 UTC
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Heat and hydrogen peroxide: a new hope for stubborn warts?
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests whether combining heat therapy (hyperthermia) with a common antiseptic (3% hydrogen peroxide) can clear stubborn viral warts that haven't responded to other treatments. About 80 adults with warts lasting two years or more will receive either the combination treat…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: First Hospital of China Medical University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:29 UTC
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Can a single pill speed up severe flu recovery?
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests whether a single dose of baloxavir marboxil (Xofluza) can help adults hospitalized with severe flu recover faster. About 484 participants in Switzerland will receive either the drug or a placebo. Researchers will measure time to clinical improvement, hospital sta…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Dre Pauline Vetter • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:28 UTC
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Can pressurized oxygen clear long COVID brain fog?
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests whether breathing pure oxygen in a pressurized chamber (hyperbaric oxygen therapy) can improve thinking, memory, and other symptoms in people with long COVID. About 91 adults who have had cognitive problems for at least 3 months after a COVID infection will be ra…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Assaf-Harofeh Medical Center • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:23 UTC
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New study tests brain games and nerve zap to clear long COVID fog and get people back to work
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study compares two cognitive rehab programs for adults with long COVID who have mild to moderate brain fog. Both programs include computer games, in-lab training, and a mild nerve stimulation device worn on the ear. One group focuses on processing speed and work-related task…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Alabama at Birmingham • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:06 UTC
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New program aims to boost mental health and cut substance use in HIV community
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests a 6-month holistic behavioral health program called EASE for 200 adults with HIV or seeking HIV prevention who also use alcohol or drugs. Participants receive counseling, case management, peer support, and education. Researchers will measure changes in depression…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Duke University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:06 UTC
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HIV study aims to unlock mystery of Post-Treatment immune Flare-Ups
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at why some people with HIV develop Immune Reconstitution Inflammatory Syndrome (IRIS) after starting HIV medications. Researchers will use PET scans and lymph node biopsies to track inflammation and immune recovery in 300 adults. The goal is to better understand…
Sponsor: National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 18, 2026 02:00 UTC
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Scientists dive deep into HIV immune cells to unlock secrets of early treatment
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study collects white blood cells from HIV patients through a process called leukapheresis to examine how the immune system responds to early treatment. Researchers aim to enroll 60 adults—30 with early HIV and 30 with chronic HIV—who are not yet on antiretroviral therapy. Pa…
Sponsor: National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 18, 2026 02:00 UTC
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Scientists hunt for genetic clues in Virus-Linked cancers
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study collects tissue and blood samples from adults with HIV, other immune disorders, or cancers thought to be caused by viruses. Researchers will compare genes in cancer tissue to normal tissue to find genetic changes that drive these cancers. The goal is to better understa…
Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 18, 2026 02:00 UTC
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Scientists hunt for genetic clues to severe viral infections
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at people who have had unusually severe or long-lasting viral infections, like serious cases of herpes, HPV, or the flu. Researchers want to find out if these people have hidden immune system or genetic problems that make them more vulnerable. Up to 600 participa…
Sponsor: National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 18, 2026 02:00 UTC
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Scientists seek 20,000 volunteers to help fight flu and COVID-19
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study aims to collect blood, nose, and saliva samples from up to 20,000 people aged 3 and older who have or may have a respiratory virus infection like flu or COVID-19. The samples will be stored and used in future research to better understand these viruses and how the immu…
Sponsor: National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 18, 2026 02:00 UTC
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Massive liver study seeks 8,000 volunteers to unlock disease secrets
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study aims to learn more about liver diseases like hepatitis B, C, and D by observing up to 8,050 participants over time. Participants will have yearly check-ups, blood and urine tests, and liver ultrasounds. Some may be offered experimental treatments if they qualify. The g…
Sponsor: National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 18, 2026 02:00 UTC
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Scientists track rare genetic disorder to unlock its secrets
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study follows 600 people with GATA2 deficiency, a genetic disorder affecting the immune system and other body systems. Researchers aim to understand the full range of health problems it causes and why it affects people differently. Participants will have yearly check-ups for…
Sponsor: National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 18, 2026 02:00 UTC
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Cancer samples sought to unlock treatment secrets
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study collects blood, bone marrow, and tumor samples from 500 adults with cancer or pre-cancerous conditions. Researchers will use these samples to learn more about how cancers behave and why some respond differently to treatments. Participants provide samples over time and …
Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 18, 2026 02:00 UTC
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Scientists seek samples to build better Cancer-Killing drugs
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study collects blood, urine, bone marrow, and tumor samples from people with hairy cell leukemia and other blood cancers, as well as from healthy volunteers. Researchers will use these samples to study the diseases and develop new treatments called immunotoxins, which use an…
Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 18, 2026 02:00 UTC
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Scientists launch Long-Term study to unravel mysterious immune condition
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study follows 950 people with idiopathic CD4+ lymphocytopenia (ICL), a rare condition where low CD4+ white blood cells raise infection risk. Researchers will track participants for up to 10 years, collecting medical history, blood samples, and infection data. The goal is to …
Sponsor: National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 18, 2026 02:00 UTC
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Gut fungi linked to lung trouble in HIV patients
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at whether fungi moving from the gut into the blood can cause inflammation and worsen lung function in people with HIV. Researchers will measure a fungal marker called BDG in blood and urine, and track lung health over three years. The goal is to better understan…
Sponsor: University of Pittsburgh • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 16, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Quick fingerprick test could curb infection spread in rural west virginia
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at whether a rapid fingerstick test that gives results in 10-20 minutes can help more people get screened for HIV, hepatitis C, and syphilis during mobile clinic visits. About 200 patients of the WVU Street Medicine team can choose the rapid test, a traditional b…
Sponsor: West Virginia University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 15, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Scientists deliberately infect volunteers with dengue to unlock immune secrets
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study aims to understand how the human body responds to dengue virus infection, including in people who have had dengue before. Healthy volunteers aged 18 to 50 receive a single injection of a weakened dengue virus and are closely monitored for six months. Researchers measur…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 15, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a smartphone app beat cervical cancer in rural kenya?
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study is testing a mobile app called mSaada that helps community health workers educate women, track screening, and send reminders for cervical cancer screening. The trial involves 6,000 women and health workers across 12 health facilities in western Kenya. The goal is to se…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Duke University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 15, 2026 00:00 UTC
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NIH launches massive study to unlock HIV's secrets through blood
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study aims to learn more about how HIV infects cells and affects the immune system by collecting blood samples from up to 2,419 adults, both with and without HIV. Researchers will analyze these samples to compare genetic and protein differences. The goal is to better underst…
Sponsor: National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 15, 2026 00:00 UTC
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HIV hiding spots revealed in treatment pause study
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study aims to understand where HIV hides in the body when people stop their daily antiretroviral therapy (ART) for a short time. Fifty adults with HIV will either stay on ART or pause it for up to 90 days. Researchers will use PET/CT scans and take small tissue samples from …
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 15, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Healthy volunteers needed to help fight flu and zika
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study screens up to 5,000 healthy adults aged 18-65 to see if they can join future research on infectious diseases like flu and Zika. Volunteers undergo a 3-5 hour checkup including blood tests, heart exam, and chest X-ray. The goal is to build a pool of eligible participant…
Sponsor: National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 15, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Scientists probe Skin's hidden defenses before yellow fever shot
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at immune cells in the skin of 40 healthy adults who have never received a yellow fever vaccine. Researchers will take small skin samples and blood to measure baseline levels of memory T cells. The goal is to understand the skin's natural immune state before vacc…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Institute of Tropical Medicine, Belgium • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 15, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can tracking thousands of patients unlock the secrets of rare EBV-driven blood cancers?
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study follows 1,500 people with Epstein-Barr virus-positive T/NK-cell lymphoproliferative diseases — rare conditions where the virus drives abnormal immune cell growth. Researchers will collect medical history, treatment details, and blood samples to see how the diseases beh…
Sponsor: Rong Tao • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 15, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Scientists hunt for hidden COVID remnants in long COVID patients
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study aims to find out whether people with long COVID still have inactive remnants of the SARS-CoV-2 virus in their bodies. Researchers will collect tissue samples from 12 adults who have recovered from COVID-19, some with long COVID symptoms and some without. The goal is to…
Sponsor: National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 14, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Finger-Prick test aims to uncover hidden hepatitis c cases
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study is testing whether a quick finger-stick test can help find more people with hepatitis C and get them into treatment. About 60,000 adults at risk for hepatitis C will take the test at clinics, shelters, or prisons. The study itself does not provide treatment, but will c…
Sponsor: Kirby Institute • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 12, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Survey reveals how pandemic reshaped lung care
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study surveys pulmonologists across the US to understand how the COVID-19 pandemic changed their lung procedure practices, staffing, and operations. Researchers hope the findings will help guide future pandemic responses and improve care. About 250 doctors who are members of…
Sponsor: M.D. Anderson Cancer Center • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 12, 2026 00:00 UTC
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HIV memory mystery: even controlled virus may harm the brain
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at why some people with HIV who have very low virus levels in their blood still develop thinking and memory problems. Researchers will follow 1,150 participants—including healthy volunteers—for up to 10 years, using brain scans, blood tests, and spinal fluid samp…
Sponsor: National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 09, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Scientists seek tissue samples to unlock HIV and cancer mysteries
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study collects blood, bone marrow, and tissue samples from people with HIV, KSHV, or certain cancers to help researchers learn more about these diseases. Participants must be 18 or older and may have HIV, KSHV, or related conditions. No treatment is given; the goal is to gat…
Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 09, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could your local pharmacy become a hearing care hub?
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study tests whether pharmacy technicians in rural Alabama and Mississippi can be trained to help adults with mild-to-moderate hearing loss use over-the-counter hearing aids. Technicians will go through a step-by-step training program, and adults with hearing loss will report…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 09, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Scientists dig deeper: HIV study probes hidden viral reservoirs in lymph nodes
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study aims to understand how HIV behaves differently in the blood compared to lymph nodes and bone marrow. Researchers will take samples from 400 people living with HIV and some without HIV to measure virus levels and immune system changes. The goal is to learn more about wh…
Sponsor: National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 09, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Scientists launch major study to track viruses in healthy and immunocompromised patients
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study aims to collect samples and medical information from people of all ages who have or have been exposed to viral infections, including COVID-19 and herpes. Researchers want to understand how viruses affect healthy individuals versus those with weakened immune systems. Pa…
Sponsor: National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 09, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Dengue danger linked to leaky gut? new study investigates
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis observational study will enroll 190 hospitalized adults with dengue in Bangladesh to see if a 'leaky gut' — where bacteria and toxins escape the intestines into the blood — is linked to severe disease. Researchers will measure gut leakage markers in blood, perform abdominal …
Sponsor: University of Oxford • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 08, 2026 00:03 UTC
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Scientists target Cancer's weak spot: redox imbalance
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks for new ways to kill T-cell leukemia and lymphoma cells by disrupting their internal balance of reactive oxygen species. Researchers will test drug combinations in lab-grown cells and in samples from 120 patients with resistant disease. The goal is to find treatm…
Sponsor: Istituto Oncologico Veneto IRCCS • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 08, 2026 00:03 UTC
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Microvideos aim to boost HPV shots in young cancer survivors
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study tests whether short educational videos can help young adults who survived childhood cancer learn about and get the HPV vaccine. The researchers will enroll 55 survivors aged 18-26 who haven't finished the vaccine series. Participants will watch the videos on Facebook a…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Utah • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 08, 2026 00:03 UTC
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Scientists launch major study to unravel mysteries of rare brain infection PML
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study follows 700 people with progressive multifocal leukoencephalopathy (PML), a rare brain infection caused by the JC virus. Researchers will collect blood, spinal fluid, and brain scans over time to understand how the disease progresses. No treatment is given; the goal is…
Sponsor: National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 08, 2026 00:03 UTC
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AI chatbot could guide cancer patients through confusing health info
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at how people with endometrial cancer find medical information and how satisfied they are with it. Researchers will also ask patients if they'd be interested in using an AI-powered educational tool. The goal is to understand current needs and see if AI could help…
Sponsor: University of Southern California • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 08, 2026 00:03 UTC
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A crystal ball for ICU infections? new model aims to forecast who survives resistant bacteria
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study aims to develop a predictive model for mortality in critically ill patients who carry multidrug-resistant gram-negative bacteria (MDR-GNB). Researchers will follow about 1,500 adults in intensive care units (ICUs) who are colonized with these bacteria, tracking their i…
Sponsor: Fundacion SEIMC-GESIDA • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 08, 2026 00:03 UTC
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Can a simple breath test catch flu in High-HIV regions?
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study in Lusaka, Zambia, aims to measure how common influenza, RSV, and COVID-19 are among adults with flu-like symptoms, comparing those with and without HIV. Researchers will follow participants for two weeks to track symptom progression and outcomes. They will also test w…
Sponsor: Centre for Infectious Disease Research in Zambia • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 07, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New study tracks hidden risks of hepatitis b drugs in vulnerable patients
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study follows 490 adults with a past hepatitis B infection who need immune-suppressing treatments. Researchers will monitor bone, kidney, and metabolic health over 4 years to understand the long-term side effects of antiviral drugs. The goal is to create better safety guidel…
Sponsor: Yaşar Bayındır, MD • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 06, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Blood platelets may hold clues to HIV's hidden hideouts
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study investigates whether platelets—tiny blood cells involved in clotting—interact with HIV-infected immune cells in ways that affect the virus's ability to persist despite treatment. Researchers will collect blood samples from 90 adults with HIV who have had undetectable v…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Tourcoing Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 06, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Scientists collect samples to unlock secrets of lymphoid cancers
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study collects blood, urine, bone marrow, and tissue samples from over 1,200 adults with lymphoid cancers or precancerous conditions. The goal is to help researchers better understand cancer biology, which may lead to new methods for diagnosing or treating these diseases. No…
Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 06, 2026 00:00 UTC
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NIH launches major study to unravel mysteries of long COVID recovery
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study follows 1,590 adults who have had COVID-19 to track their symptoms and recovery over three years. Participants complete phone interviews and online surveys every three months. The goal is to describe the range of recovery experiences and identify factors that lead to p…
Sponsor: National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 06, 2026 00:00 UTC
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France launches massive virus surveillance in GP clinics
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study will track which respiratory viruses—like flu, COVID-19, and RSV—are circulating in French primary care clinics each winter. Up to 25,000 patients with cold or flu symptoms will provide a saliva or nose swab sample. The goal is to monitor virus activity and help guide …
Sponsor: Institut National de la Santé Et de la Recherche Médicale, France • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 05, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug TRX-100 takes first step: safety check in healthy people
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis Phase 1 trial is testing the safety of a new drug called TRX-100 in 24 healthy adults aged 18 to 65. Participants will receive either TRX-100 or a placebo, and researchers will monitor side effects and how the drug moves through the body. This is an early-stage study with no…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Traws Pharma, Inc. • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 05, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Queensland study reveals why parents say yes or no to RSV shot for babies
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study observes how many eligible infants in Queensland receive the RSV immunisation (nirsevimab) during their first RSV season. Researchers will survey 1,200 parents to understand why they chose for or against the shot, and look at factors like location and health risks. No …
Sponsor: Sanofi • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 02, 2026 00:00 UTC
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HIV and fatty liver: a hidden link under the microscope
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study follows 250 people newly diagnosed with HIV and 161 healthy volunteers over five years to see who develops metabolic fatty liver disease (MASLD). Researchers use annual blood tests, ultrasounds, and FibroScans to measure liver fat and stiffness. The goal is to uncover …
Sponsor: Yaşar Bayındır, MD • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 01, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Double liver trouble: does having both hepatitis b and fatty liver speed up disease?
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study follows 1500 Chinese adults with chronic hepatitis B, nonalcoholic fatty liver disease, or both, to see how having both conditions changes the risk of serious liver problems like cirrhosis, liver failure, and liver cancer. Researchers will track who develops these comp…
Sponsor: Humanity and Health Research Centre • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 31, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could centralized surgery boost ovarian cancer survival?
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study examines whether concentrating ovarian cancer surgery in specialized centers and changes in treatment during the COVID-19 pandemic affect how long patients live without their cancer returning. Researchers will follow about 200 women diagnosed with epithelial ovarian ca…
Sponsor: Azienda USL Reggio Emilia - IRCCS • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 26, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can tracking HIV's genetic fingerprints reveal where the epidemic is heading?
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study aims to map the changing landscape of HIV infection in Hong Kong by analyzing the genetic subtypes and transmission patterns of the virus. Researchers will enroll 720 adults newly diagnosed with HIV to see which viral strains are most common and how they are spreading.…
Sponsor: Chinese University of Hong Kong • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 26, 2026 00:00 UTC
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What happens to the immune system after COVID-19? a major study aims to find out.
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study follows 800 adults who have recovered from COVID-19 to understand how their immune systems respond over the long term. By collecting blood samples and health data, researchers hope to uncover why some people develop lingering symptoms, known as Long COVID. The goal is …
Sponsor: University of California, San Francisco • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 25, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a simple roadside test catch liver disease before it turns deadly?
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study aims to find undiagnosed cases of advanced liver fibrosis and viral hepatitis B and C in the general population of Seine Saint Denis, France. Using a combination of rapid diagnostic tests and a portable liver stiffness scanner (FibroScan), researchers will screen 600 a…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Assistance Publique - Hôpitaux de Paris • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 25, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New study aims to unlock why infections hit mitochondrial disease patients hard
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study follows 400 people with mitochondrial disease and their household members to learn how infections affect them. Researchers will analyze blood samples and health records to find immune patterns linked to severe illness. The goal is to improve care and identify potential…
Sponsor: National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 24, 2026 00:00 UTC
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13,000 volunteers shed light on who gets sick from COVID-19
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis large observational study follows 13,000 UK adults to understand who gets COVID-19, how the disease progresses, and its long-term effects on physical and mental health. Researchers track risk factors, symptoms, and outcomes like hospitalization. The data may also serve as a …
Sponsor: Queen Mary University of London • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 19, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Malawi study tracks why women stop HIV prevention
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at how women in Blantyre, Malawi choose and use HIV prevention pills or injections. Researchers will follow 384 women to see why some stop taking PrEP and how tracing them can help re-engage them in care. The goal is to improve HIV prevention services for women a…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 17, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Hormones may change how HIV prevention drug works in the body
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at how natural hormones and hormone therapy (like birth control or gender-affirming hormones) affect the way the HIV prevention drug cabotegravir works in the body. Researchers will measure drug levels in blood, tissues, and fluids in 32 HIV-negative adults. The …
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Johns Hopkins University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 15, 2026 00:00 UTC
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HIV and lungs: botswana study seeks clues to COPD risk
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study investigates why people with HIV are more likely to develop chronic lung diseases like COPD. Researchers in Botswana will follow 900 adults aged 35 and older, with and without HIV, measuring lung function through activity tests and walking distance. The goal is to unco…
Sponsor: Duke University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 15, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Immune clues in severe RSV: what makes some babies sicker?
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at the immune system's response in infants aged 6 months or younger who are hospitalized with RSV bronchiolitis. Researchers will collect nasal swabs and blood samples to measure immune markers like interferons and cytokines. The goal is to understand why some ba…
Sponsor: Centre Hospitalier Intercommunal Creteil • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 15, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Scientists hunt for hidden ARDS subtypes to crack deadly lung failure
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study will analyze samples from 130 ICU patients with ARDS (a severe lung injury) to better understand why the condition varies so much between people. Researchers will examine lung fluid, blood, and CT scans to identify distinct biological subtypes. The goal is not to test …
Sponsor: Medical University of Vienna • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 12, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New surveillance study aims to spot respiratory outbreaks before they spread
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study tracks respiratory infections in thousands of patients across China to build a better early warning system. Researchers collect routine medical data and samples to identify which germs are circulating and how the body responds. The goal is to help hospitals and health …
Sponsor: Huashan Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 12, 2026 00:00 UTC
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La reunion health survey aims to uncover hidden disease patterns
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study measures how common heart disease, diabetes, obesity, and infections like dengue and COVID-19 are among adults in La Reunion. Researchers will also look at possible risk factors, including gut bacteria, genetics, and social conditions. Participants provide blood, DNA, …
Sponsor: Institut National de la Santé Et de la Recherche Médicale, France • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 12, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Hidden toll of routine ICU procedure revealed: suctioning may spike pain and stress
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study investigates whether endotracheal tube suctioning—a routine procedure to clear airways in intubated ICU patients—causes pain and biological stress. Researchers will measure pain using a behavioral observation tool and check blood for markers of oxygen shortage and oxid…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Loma Linda University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 12, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Monkeypox vaccine immune response under the microscope
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at how the monkeypox vaccine (MVA-BN) sparks immune responses in 100 adults at high risk of infection, including those with and without HIV. Researchers will measure antibodies and other immune markers in blood samples taken after vaccination. The goal is to unde…
Sponsor: Fundación FLS de Lucha Contra el Sida, las Enfermedades Infecciosas y la Promoción de la Salud y la Ciencia • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 09, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Immune cell levels may predict who will develop severe CMV after transplant
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at how well the immune system recovers its ability to fight cytomegalovirus (CMV) in adults who have had a stem cell transplant. Researchers will measure special immune cells called CMV-specific T cells at several points during standard anti-CMV treatment. The go…
Sponsor: The First Affiliated Hospital of Soochow University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 09, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Scientists use radioactive tracer to follow new HIV Drug's path in the body
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis early-phase study will give 9 healthy adults a single dose of the experimental HIV drug VH4524184, plus a tiny radioactive version to track it. Researchers will measure how much of the drug gets into the blood, how it's broken down, and how it leaves the body through urine a…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: ViiV Healthcare • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 04, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Brain scans reveal hidden links between depression, cannabis, and HIV in young adults
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study investigates how depression and cannabis use together affect brain circuits involved in reward and pain in young people living with HIV. Researchers will use MRI scans and questionnaires to measure brain activity, mood, and substance use. The goal is to understand why …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Miami • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 01, 2026 00:00 UTC
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COVID-19's skin secrets: could chilblains hold clues to the virus?
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at skin problems that appear during a COVID-19 infection, with a special focus on chilblains (painful red or purple bumps on fingers or toes). Researchers want to understand why these skin changes happen—whether from the virus itself, tiny blood clots, or inflamm…
Sponsor: Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de Nice • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 01, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Massive HIV database could unlock secrets of Long-Term health
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study follows a large group of people with HIV over many years to track their health, treatments, and any complications. Researchers will collect medical data during regular clinic visits to better understand how the disease and its treatments affect patients over time. The …
Sponsor: Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de Nice • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 01, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can coaching clinics boost alcohol care for HIV patients?
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study tests whether giving clinics a dedicated coach helps them offer alcohol treatment to people with HIV who drink too much. The coach provides tools and guidance to support a stepped care model, which starts with brief advice and progresses to therapy or medication if nee…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Johns Hopkins University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 28, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New study aims to tackle social barriers for those on HIV prevention shots
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study tests a program to help people on long-acting injectable HIV prevention (LAI-PrEP) with social needs like food, housing, and transportation. Researchers will screen participants every 4 months and connect them with community organizations for support. The goal is to se…
Sponsor: NYU Langone Health • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 28, 2026 00:00 UTC
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HIV dental study aims to end unnecessary precautions
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study reviews medical records of over 5,600 people with HIV to see how many might need special dental care due to low immune cells or blood issues. The goal is to help dentists know when to take extra steps and when standard care is safe, reducing stigma. It is an observatio…
Sponsor: Nantes University Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:02 UTC
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Hidden threat: hepatitis d prevalence under the microscope
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study aims to find out how often people with chronic hepatitis B also have hepatitis D, and which types of the virus are most common. Researchers will interview about 2,400 participants and take blood samples to look for links with vaccination history, lifestyle, and other f…
Sponsor: Tam Anh Research Institute • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:01 UTC
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Long-Term heart risks after rare COVID complication in kids under scrutiny
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at heart health in children five years after they had MIS-C, a rare but serious condition linked to COVID-19. Researchers will compare 90 children who had MIS-C with healthy children of the same age and sex. They will use heart imaging, blood vessel checks, exerc…
Sponsor: Medical University of Warsaw • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:01 UTC
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Painless liver check: could a quick scan replace the needle?
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study uses a device called FibroScan to measure liver stiffness and fat content in people with liver disease. The scan is non-invasive, like an ultrasound, and takes only a few minutes. Researchers aim to build a large database of these measurements to help improve future di…
Sponsor: State University of New York at Buffalo • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:01 UTC
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French study to reveal true COVID-19 infection rates during lockdown easing
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study is following 1,000 people in the Alpes-Maritimes region of France to see how many were infected with the coronavirus during the deconfinement period. Researchers are using blood tests to measure immune responses and will also look at how air pollution might affect the …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de Nice • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:01 UTC
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Austrian study seeks to eliminate hepatitis by linking patients to care
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study in South-East Austria looks at past lab results to find people with hepatitis B, C, or D who may not know they have it. Researchers will invite these individuals to a clinic to discuss treatment options. The goal is to connect them to care and track how many get cured,…
Sponsor: Vanessa Stadlbauer-Koellner, MD • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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HIV and oral cancer: what blocks access to care?
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study talks to people living with HIV from diverse backgrounds to learn what helps or hinders them from getting oral health care and cancer prevention. Researchers will hold focus groups and use questionnaires to understand barriers and gather ideas for improvement. The goal…
Sponsor: University of California, San Francisco • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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New study aims to sharpen COVID-19 testing and uncover immunity secrets
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study is testing different methods to detect COVID-19 infections and measure immunity. Researchers will use PCR tests to find active infections and antibody tests to see who has been infected before. Up to 2500 volunteers, including staff and their families, will participate…
Sponsor: Richmond Research Institute • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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RSV in infants: new study aims to unlock asthma mystery
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study follows 300 infants to understand how catching RSV very early (before 4 months old) versus later (after 6-9 months) affects their immune system and long-term health. Researchers will measure antibody responses and track asthma-like symptoms. The goal is to learn why ea…
Sponsor: University of British Columbia • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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Could a simple antibody test predict severe COVID-19?
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study aims to find out how common anti-annexin A2 antibodies are in people hospitalized with COVID-19 and whether these antibodies are linked to lung damage or blood clots. Researchers will test blood samples from 300 adult patients at one hospital. The goal is to see if the…
Sponsor: Centre Hospitalier Universitaire, Amiens • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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Transplant patients at risk of Drug-Resistant virus under microscope
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study is looking at 100 adult patients who have had an organ or stem cell transplant and later developed a CMV infection that is resistant or hard to treat with standard antiviral drugs. Researchers want to find out how common this problem is and what factors make it more li…
Sponsor: IRCCS Azienda Ospedaliero-Universitaria di Bologna • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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New combo flu pill put to the test in healthy volunteers
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis early-stage study tests a new combination capsule (Ingavirin Forte) that contains two active ingredients against the standard single-ingredient Ingavirin. The goal is to see how the body processes each version and whether the combination is safe. Thirty-six healthy adults wi…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Valenta Pharm JSC • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:06 UTC
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HIV drug switch study aims to uncover hidden resistance risks
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study follows 420 adults with HIV whose virus is fully suppressed by medication. Researchers want to see if switching to a different HIV drug regimen causes hidden drug resistance to appear. They will compare people who switch drugs with those who stay on their current treat…
Sponsor: Chinese University of Hong Kong • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:06 UTC
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New rapid test could speed up sepsis diagnosis in ER
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study is testing a new rapid diagnostic device called In-Dx to quickly identify infections and antibiotic resistance in emergency patients with suspected sepsis. Researchers will compare the device's results to standard lab cultures using stored samples from 2,500 patients. …
Sponsor: Michigan State University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:05 UTC
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Lupus Patients' shingles vaccine response under the microscope
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at how well the shingles vaccine (Shingrix) works in people with lupus compared to healthy people of the same age and sex. Researchers will measure immune cell responses after two doses and follow participants for up to 5 years. The goal is to understand if the v…
Sponsor: Seoul National University Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:05 UTC
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Newborn blood spots may reveal hidden risks from common virus
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study analyzes dried blood spots from 630 newborns to find protein and RNA markers that could predict which babies with congenital CMV will develop hearing loss or other problems. Researchers will compare samples from infected babies who had complications, those who did not,…
Sponsor: Rigshospitalet, Denmark • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:04 UTC
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Scientists investigate why some people suffer severe COVID-19
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at why some people had severe COVID-19 while others had mild symptoms. Researchers will compare the immune system's early response (called interferon) in 134 adults who were sick during the first wave. They also want to see if gut bacteria play a role. The goal i…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Hospices Civils de Lyon • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:04 UTC
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Can mailed HIV tests help prevent spread among drug users?
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study recruits 500 people who inject drugs through social media to see if they can use at-home HIV test kits mailed to them. Participants fill out online surveys and mail back samples. The goal is to find out if this approach is a practical way to conduct HIV prevention rese…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Montefiore Medical Center • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:03 UTC
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Zambia study aims to unlock secrets of rotavirus vaccine failure
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at why oral rotavirus vaccines are less effective in some low-income countries like Zambia. Researchers will collect blood, stool, and tissue samples from 43 adults to study how gut health and the immune system affect vaccine response. The goal is to find biologi…
Sponsor: Centre for Infectious Disease Research in Zambia • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:02 UTC
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Could a prebiotic soothe the gut in HIV and alcohol use?
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at whether a prebiotic supplement can help repair the gut barrier and reduce inflammation in people with HIV who also have alcohol use disorder. Forty participants will take either a prebiotic or a placebo for four weeks, then switch. Researchers will measure gut…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Rush University Medical Center • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:02 UTC
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Scientists seek tissue samples to unlock HIV-Cancer mysteries
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study collects blood and tissue samples from 200 adults with HIV and certain cancers (like Kaposi sarcoma, lymphoma, or anal cancer) to help researchers understand how HIV and cancer are connected. Participants donate samples, which are stored for future research. There is n…
Sponsor: AIDS Malignancy Consortium • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:01 UTC
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Could an arthritis drug lift depression in HIV patients?
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at whether inflammation in the brain causes symptoms like loss of interest and slow movement in depressed people with HIV. Sixty participants will receive either the anti-inflammatory drug baricitinib or a placebo for 10 weeks. Researchers will use brain scans an…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Emory University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:39 UTC
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Worldwide HIV watch: 2,500 volunteers join Long-Term infection study
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis observational study will follow 2,500 people aged 14–55 who are at risk for HIV across multiple countries. Researchers will track how many new HIV and other sexually transmitted infections occur over time. The goal is to gather data that could help design future studies aime…
Sponsor: Henry M. Jackson Foundation for the Advancement of Military Medicine • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:39 UTC
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Letting go of grudges might help HIV patients live better
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at whether being more forgiving and holding less resentment can improve quality of life for people living with HIV. Researchers will follow 206 participants at a French hospital, measuring their tendency to forgive and their well-being. The goal is to see if forg…
Sponsor: Centre Hospitalier Universitaire, Amiens • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:39 UTC
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Scientists investigate Africa's COVID-19 mystery: why were cases so mild?
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study in Malawi aims to understand why COVID-19 was much less severe there than in Europe and the Americas. Researchers will follow 1500 people, including those infected and their household contacts, to see how factors like prior infections, nutrition, and immune responses a…
Sponsor: Boston University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:39 UTC
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Can you safely stop HIV PrEP shots? new study finds out
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study tests a program to help people safely stop taking long-acting injectable HIV prevention (PrEP). It will enroll 30 HIV-negative adults who are considering stopping or have stopped their PrEP shots. The program includes personalized coaching and, for some, monthly drug l…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Columbia University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:39 UTC
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Zambia launches massive study to uncover why some HIV patients still get very sick
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study in Zambia will follow about 11,800 people with advanced HIV who are starting or restarting antiretroviral therapy (ART). Researchers want to learn who these patients are, what challenges they face, and how well they do in the first six months of treatment. The goal is …
Sponsor: Boston University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:37 UTC
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Scientists probe Virus-Cancer link to unlock better treatments
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at how viruses change the environment around tumors in people with lymphoma, lung cancer, or anal cancer. Researchers will analyze blood and tumor samples from 254 patients to understand why some cancers resist treatment. The goal is to find new ways to make anti…
Sponsor: Assistance Publique - Hôpitaux de Paris • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:37 UTC
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New study monitors infection risks in blood cancer patients on bispecific antibodies
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis observational study follows 350 adults with blood cancers like lymphoma or multiple myeloma who are being treated with bispecific antibodies. Researchers will track how often infections occur, how severe they are, and what factors raise infection risk. The goal is to better …
Sponsor: Infanta Leonor University Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:37 UTC
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3500 hepatitis b patients needed to hunt for cure biomarker
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study is creating a large collection of blood samples and health data from 3500 people with hepatitis B, including those who have already cleared the virus. Researchers will use these samples to look for viral RNA patterns that could signal a functional cure. No new treatmen…
Sponsor: Hospices Civils de Lyon • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:37 UTC
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Massive brazilian registry aims to uncover hidden health risks in HIV patients
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study is creating a large database of health information from 743 adults with HIV/AIDS across Brazil. Researchers will look at how common chronic diseases like heart disease, kidney disease, and cancer are in this group. The goal is to gather data to help improve health poli…
Sponsor: Hospital Alemão Oswaldo Cruz • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:37 UTC
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New study aims to catch transplant complications early with blood and urine tests
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study is looking at 1,000 liver transplant recipients to see if testing their blood, urine, and tissue samples can detect early signs of chronic kidney disease, acute rejection, or hepatitis C. The goal is to find simple biomarkers that could lead to earlier treatment and fe…
Sponsor: Northwestern University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:36 UTC
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Flu shot study probes hidden inflammation clues in High-Risk patients
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at 60 adult male smokers under 65 who have both heart disease (acute coronary syndrome) and pneumonia along with COPD. Researchers want to see if certain blood markers (GDF-15, MR proADM, and Presepsin) change after getting a flu shot. The goal is to understand h…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: University of Brawijaya • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:36 UTC
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AI reads your symptom stories to find hidden medical clues
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study collects anonymous symptom descriptions from 1,000 adults through an online platform. An AI tool then searches medical literature to see if it can find reliable biological signals in the free-text descriptions. The goal is to test how accurate and consistent the AI's f…
Sponsor: OpenGenome • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:35 UTC
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10,000 australians with hepatitis b to be tracked in landmark real-world study
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study will follow 10,000 people in Australia who have chronic hepatitis B to see how well they are connected to care and treatment. Researchers will collect information from clinics across the country to understand who is getting treated and what their health needs are. No n…
Sponsor: Kirby Institute • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:35 UTC
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Hospital launches COVID-19 data registry to spot death risk factors
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study is a registry that collects medical information from 1,000 COVID-19 patients treated at San Matteo Hospital in Italy. Researchers will analyze the data to find patterns linked to death during hospitalization. No new drug or treatment is being tested; the goal is to lea…
Sponsor: Fondazione IRCCS Policlinico San Matteo di Pavia • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:35 UTC
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Massive T-Cell lymphoma database aims to unlock new insights
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study is creating a large database of information and tissue samples from 1,000 people with T-cell lymphoma. Researchers will use this data to learn more about the disease and how to improve patient outcomes. Participants provide medical information and optional blood and na…
Sponsor: Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:35 UTC
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Scientists hunt for clues in COVID Patients' blood and secretions
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study collects blood and nasal secretions from up to 2,000 people with COVID-19 to learn why some get very sick while others recover easily. Researchers will also track long-term symptoms like fatigue and brain fog. No treatments are tested—the goal is to gather data to guid…
Sponsor: Tulane University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:35 UTC
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Zambia study tracks liver health in hepatitis b and HIV patients
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study follows 390 adults in Zambia with hepatitis B, some also with HIV, to see how their liver and immune system change over time. Participants join when diagnosed or starting standard antiviral treatment and are monitored for years. The goal is to learn more about the dise…
Sponsor: University of Alabama at Birmingham • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:34 UTC
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Pandemic puzzle: COVID-19's hidden impact on pregnancy revealed
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study at Johns Hopkins Hospital is looking at how COVID-19 infection and mRNA vaccines (Pfizer or Moderna) affect pregnant women and their newborns. Researchers will collect blood, placenta, and breast milk samples from 300 participants to study immune responses and pregnanc…
Sponsor: Johns Hopkins University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:32 UTC
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Scientists launch major study to unlock secrets of respiratory infections
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study aims to collect blood and saliva samples from 2000 adults who come to the emergency room with a suspected respiratory infection. Researchers will use these samples to better understand how the body responds to infections and to find new ways to diagnose and treat them.…
Sponsor: The University of Hong Kong • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:32 UTC
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New scan reveals hidden immune activity in COVID survivors
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study uses a special PET-CT scan to track immune cells in people who have recovered from COVID-19. Up to 80 adults who had COVID-19 will get a tiny dose of a tracer to see where immune cells are active in their bodies. The goal is to learn more about how the immune system re…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: CellSight Technologies, Inc. • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:31 UTC
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Massive COVID-19 biobank aims to unlock secrets of severe disease
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study is collecting medical information and biological samples from up to 6,000 people with COVID-19. Researchers want to find out which factors predict severe illness, death, or response to treatment. The goal is to better understand the disease and help guide future care.
Sponsor: Università Vita-Salute San Raffaele • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:30 UTC
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Mayo clinic launches study to uncover long COVID lung mysteries
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study aims to understand why some people continue to have symptoms like shortness of breath and fatigue long after a severe COVID-19 infection. Researchers will follow 67 adults for up to 12 months, using scans, blood tests, and other measures to look for clues in the lungs …
Sponsor: Mayo Clinic • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:30 UTC
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New registry aims to improve meningitis treatment for kids
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study is creating a registry of 600 children under 18 with meningitis treated at hospitals across Brazil. Researchers will collect data during and after hospitalization to see how well current treatments work and what long-term problems, like hearing loss, occur. The goal is…
Sponsor: Hospital Israelita Albert Einstein • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:29 UTC
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Could a common hygiene habit raise HIV risk? new study investigates
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at whether stopping vaginal washing can lower inflammation in the cervix, which might help explain why this practice is linked to a higher risk of HIV. Researchers will measure immune cells and protective bacteria in 122 women who currently wash inside the vagina…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Washington • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:29 UTC
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Scientists probe lung microbiome to unlock TB secrets
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at the bacteria living in the lungs of people with active tuberculosis (TB) and how they change with treatment. Researchers will compare lung bacteria in diseased and healthy areas, and also check the mouth, nose, and gut. They aim to understand how these microbe…
Sponsor: University of Stellenbosch • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:29 UTC
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Scientists dig deep into noses to solve COVID smell mystery
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study aims to understand why some people lose their sense of smell after a COVID-19 infection and why it doesn't come back. Researchers will collect tiny tissue samples from the nose of 240 people—some with smell problems and some without—to look for differences in cells, in…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Universitaire Ziekenhuizen KU Leuven • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:28 UTC
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Scientists dig deeper into HIV's hiding spots with large blood samples
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study collects large amounts of blood cells from people with HIV to help researchers understand why the virus persists even with treatment. It involves up to 100 participants who are either on HIV therapy, elite controllers, or untreated with detectable virus. The goal is to…
Sponsor: University of California, San Francisco • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:28 UTC
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Massive global COVID-19 registry launches to track patient outcomes
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study is a large international registry that will collect health information from 10,000 adults hospitalized with COVID-19. Researchers will track serious outcomes like death, heart failure, and kidney problems. The goal is to learn more about the course of the disease and i…
Sponsor: University of Bologna • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:28 UTC
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Web lessons aim to boost vaccine knowledge in pregnant women
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study tests whether a web-based educational program can improve pregnant women's knowledge about influenza and Tdap vaccines and increase their intention to get vaccinated. Researchers will compare the program to standard antenatal care in 351 pregnant women in Malaysia. Par…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Universiti Putra Malaysia • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:28 UTC
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Cannabis compounds tested to fight HIV brain inflammation
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at how CBD and THC, two compounds found in cannabis, affect inflammation and brain health in people with HIV. About 90 participants will take both substances in a random order over six weeks. Researchers will measure blood markers and brain function to better und…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: University of California, San Diego • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:28 UTC
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Scientists dig into lymph nodes to uncover HIV's secret hiding places
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study takes small samples of lymph nodes from people with HIV to learn how the virus persists even with effective medication. Researchers want to measure how much HIV remains in these tissues and how much damage has occurred. The goal is to better understand why HIV is so ha…
Sponsor: University of California, San Francisco • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:28 UTC
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New study aims to boost HIV care for young gay men in vietnam
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study follows 300 young men who have sex with men (ages 18-24) living with HIV in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, for 12 months. Researchers will track how well they stick to their HIV medication, their viral suppression, mental health, and quality of life. The goal is to underst…
Sponsor: Center for Applied Research on Men and Community Health, Vietnam • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:25 UTC
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Woodsmoke may weaken nasal defenses against flu, new study suggests
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at how breathing in woodsmoke changes the way your nose's immune system responds to the flu virus. Healthy adults aged 18-49 will be exposed to woodsmoke and then given a live but weakened flu vaccine to mimic infection. Researchers will measure immune markers an…
Phase: PHASE4 • Sponsor: University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:25 UTC
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Cancer patients needed for COVID-19 impact survey
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study uses surveys and phone interviews to learn how COVID-19 impacts people with cancer. Researchers want to understand the challenges these patients face during the pandemic. About 50 adults with cancer will take part. No treatments or medications are involved.
Sponsor: Stanford University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:25 UTC
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Scientists dive deep into HIV's hidden hideouts in the body
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at immune cells in the gut, spinal fluid, lymph nodes, and blood of HIV-positive and HIV-negative adults in Thailand. The goal is to understand how HIV changes the immune system in different parts of the body. About 232 people aged 18 to 50 will join. No new trea…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: SEARCH Research Foundation • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:24 UTC
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HIV remission safety check: what happens when treatment stops?
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study follows 100 HIV patients who were diagnosed early and started antiretroviral therapy (ART) right away. After they completed a research protocol that included a temporary stop of their HIV medications (called an analytic treatment interruption), they join this study for…
Sponsor: SEARCH Research Foundation • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:24 UTC
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New study aims to uncover hidden kidney disease in rural africa
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study will track 1,200 adults in semi-rural Tanzania to find out how common chronic kidney disease (CKD) is and what factors increase the risk. Participants will have blood and urine tests at the start, after 90 days, and again after one year. The goal is to create better wa…
Sponsor: Swiss Tropical & Public Health Institute • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:24 UTC
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Scientists track early HIV to unlock secrets of the virus
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study enrolls 777 people with very early (acute) HIV infection to learn how the virus affects the body and mind. Researchers will track health events, immune responses, and behavior. No new treatment is tested; the goal is to gather knowledge for better future care.
Sponsor: SEARCH Research Foundation • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:24 UTC
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Stress test: scientists probe pain and hormones in HIV, cannabis, and depression
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at how stress impacts pain, hormone levels, and mood in 120 people with and without HIV, cannabis use disorder, and depression. Participants will complete two sessions of a pain stress task and provide blood samples to measure cortisol and other stress hormones. …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Yale University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:24 UTC
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Scientists probe hidden immune cells behind hepatitis b vaccine protection
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at how the hepatitis B vaccine triggers T cells, a key part of the immune system. Researchers will test blood from 115 healthy adults 5 to 10 weeks after vaccination to see if they have T cells that recognize the hepatitis B virus. The goal is to understand why s…
Sponsor: Assistance Publique - Hôpitaux de Paris • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:23 UTC
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Liver probe reveals secrets of hepatitis b persistence
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at why the hepatitis B virus (HBV) stays in the liver for so long, even with treatment. Researchers will use a gentle needle technique to take small liver samples from 100 adults with chronic HBV. They want to see how the virus and the immune system interact insi…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Hospices Civils de Lyon • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:23 UTC
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Stanford launches massive study to track oropharyngeal cancer over time
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study aims to learn more about oropharyngeal carcinoma, a type of throat cancer that can be linked to HPV. Researchers will collect blood samples from 1,000 patients before treatment and at six follow-up visits, and also gather tumor tissue when available. The goal is to bet…
Sponsor: Stanford University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:06 UTC
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TB Patients' COVID-19 vaccine response under the microscope
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study compares the immune response to COVID-19 vaccines between people being treated for tuberculosis (TB) and healthy individuals. About 133 participants in the Thailand-Myanmar border area will receive one of three vaccines (Pfizer, AstraZeneca, or Janssen). Researchers wi…
Sponsor: University of Oxford • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:06 UTC
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Can a job workshop help black men with HIV stay healthy?
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study tests whether a two-day employment program can help young Black men who have sex with men stay engaged in HIV care. Researchers will ask 132 participants about their satisfaction and track changes in job-seeking confidence and sexual health visits over 13 months. The g…
Sponsor: University of Chicago • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:06 UTC
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New study aims to uncover hidden burden of CMV in young transplant patients
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study reviews medical records of 230 children in Italy who received a stem cell transplant between 2018 and 2020. Researchers want to understand how common and costly cytomegalovirus (CMV) reactivation is in these young patients. The goal is to give doctors and health offici…
Sponsor: MSD Italia S.r.l. • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:04 UTC