Corewell Health East
Clinical trials sponsored by Corewell Health East, explained in plain language.
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New neck cage shows promise in spine fusion trial
Disease control OngoingThis study looks at how well a special implant (Tritanium® C cage) helps bones in the neck fuse together after surgery. About 50 adults with worn-out or herniated neck discs will get the implant and be followed for two years. The main goal is to see if the bones heal properly, an…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Corewell Health East • Aim: Disease control
Last updated May 17, 2026 03:08 UTC
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Pelvic floor therapy may beat bladder treatments for chronic pain
Symptom relief OngoingThis study looks at two different ways to treat women with long-term bladder pain and urgency. One treatment puts medicine directly into the bladder, while the other uses physical therapy to relax tight pelvic floor muscles. The goal is to see which approach works better and to h…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Corewell Health East • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated May 17, 2026 03:08 UTC
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Pain block study for back surgery halted before it began
Symptom relief TerminatedThis study aimed to compare two methods of giving a TLIP nerve block to control pain after spinal fusion surgery. One method used ultrasound before surgery, the other did not use ultrasound during surgery. The study was withdrawn before enrolling any participants, so no results a…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Corewell Health East • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated May 11, 2026 20:49 UTC
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Shorter radiation may cut arm swelling in breast cancer patients
Symptom relief OngoingThis study tests a shorter course of radiation to the lymph nodes in breast cancer patients. The goal is to see if it reduces long-term arm swelling while still preventing cancer from coming back. About 56 women will be followed for 3 years after treatment.
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Corewell Health East • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated May 08, 2026 12:00 UTC
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Timing of pain block during prostate surgery may cut opioid use
Symptom relief ENROLLING_BY_INVITATIONThis study looks at whether giving a numbing injection (TAP block) at the start or end of robotic prostate surgery helps men feel less pain afterward. About 94 men with prostate cancer will take part. The goal is to find the best timing to reduce pain and the need for strong pain…
Phase: PHASE4 • Sponsor: Corewell Health East • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated May 07, 2026 18:40 UTC