Carilion Clinic
Clinical trials sponsored by Carilion Clinic, explained in plain language.
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New cream could soothe diabetic foot pain
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests a cream made with a special form of capsaicin (the stuff that makes chili peppers hot) to see if it can reduce foot pain in people with diabetic nerve damage. About 80 adults will apply the cream twice a day for two weeks and rate their pain. The goal is to find …
Phase: EARLY_PHASE1 • Sponsor: Carilion Clinic • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated May 15, 2026 11:57 UTC
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New study aims to cut narcotic use after breast reduction surgery
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests whether a numbing injection (pectoral block) given during breast reduction surgery can control pain as well as standard narcotic painkillers, but without the side effects like nausea or addiction risk. About 80 women having breast reduction will be split into two…
Phase: PHASE4 • Sponsor: Carilion Clinic • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated May 15, 2026 11:54 UTC
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New ultrasound tech could catch fetal growth issues earlier
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study is testing two new ultrasound techniques to see if they can better detect fetal growth restriction (FGR), a condition where a baby is smaller than expected. Researchers will compare these scans in 60 pregnant women, some with healthy pregnancies and some with FGR. The …
Sponsor: Carilion Clinic • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated May 15, 2026 11:55 UTC