Cedars-sinai Medical Center
Clinical trials sponsored by Cedars-sinai Medical Center, explained in plain language.
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Targeted fungus fight: a genetic approach to taming Crohn's
Disease control TerminatedThis study tested whether treating a specific gut fungus with the antifungal drug posaconazole could reduce inflammation in people with active Crohn's disease who have a particular genetic risk (CARD9 S12N). It was a small, placebo-controlled trial that looked for improvements in…
Phase: PHASE4 • Sponsor: Cedars-Sinai Medical Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Mar 27, 2026 12:39 UTC
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Study tests if new anesthesia mix reduces painkiller need after spine surgery
Symptom relief TerminatedThis study compared two different intravenous (IV) anesthesia combinations for teenagers having major spine surgery to correct scoliosis. Researchers wanted to see if using a drug called dexmedetomidine instead of a common opioid (remifentanil) during surgery would lead to less p…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Cedars-Sinai Medical Center • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Mar 30, 2026 14:32 UTC