Botkin Hospital
Clinical trials sponsored by Botkin Hospital, explained in plain language.
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Doctors test 'Blood flow Block' to shrink kidney tumors without surgery
Disease control OngoingThis study is testing a procedure called selective embolization to treat benign kidney tumors called angiomyolipomas. Doctors will block the tiny blood vessels feeding the tumor to try to shrink it, aiming to preserve healthy kidney tissue. The research will follow 50 patients to…
Sponsor: Botkin Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Apr 22, 2026 15:59 UTC
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Could a simple drug stop deadly organ failure after surgery?
Prevention OngoingThis study tests whether a drug called dalargin can prevent serious organ problems after major abdominal surgery. About 200 adults having high-risk surgery will receive either dalargin or a placebo for 72 hours. The goal is to see if dalargin reduces complications like kidney inj…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Botkin Hospital • Aim: Prevention
Last updated May 14, 2026 12:04 UTC