Corewell Health East
Clinical trials sponsored by Corewell Health East, explained in plain language.
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Fewer radiation sessions may keep breast cancer at bay
Disease control OngoingThis study is testing a shorter, more intense radiation schedule (hypofractionation) for women with breast cancer who have had surgery. The goal is to see if this approach is safe and effective at preventing cancer from coming back while reducing side effects like arm swelling. F…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Corewell Health East • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:09 UTC
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New titanium cage could improve neck surgery outcomes
Disease control OngoingThis study tests a new titanium cage used in spinal fusion surgery for people with degenerative disc disease in the neck. Fifty participants will receive the device and be followed for up to 24 months to see if the bones fuse properly and if pain and function improve. It is a sma…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Corewell Health East • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:02 UTC
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Timing is everything: new study aims to ease pain after prostate cancer surgery
Symptom relief ENROLLING_BY_INVITATIONThis study looks at whether giving a numbing injection (called a TAP block) early or late during robotic prostate surgery helps reduce pain afterward. About 94 men with prostate cancer will take part. The goal is to find the best timing to lower pain scores and the need for stron…
Phase: PHASE4 • Sponsor: Corewell Health East • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:23 UTC
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Pelvic floor therapy may beat bladder treatments for chronic pain
Symptom relief OngoingThis study looks at two treatments for women with painful bladder syndrome: bladder instillations (medication put directly into the bladder) and pelvic floor physical therapy (exercises to relax tight muscles). The goal is to see which works better to reduce pain and urinary symp…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Corewell Health East • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:00 UTC
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Pain block study for back surgery withdrawn before it began
Symptom relief TerminatedThis study aimed to compare giving a TLIP nerve block before spine fusion surgery using ultrasound versus giving it during surgery without ultrasound. The goal was to see which method better controlled pain and reduced opioid use. However, the study was withdrawn before enrolling…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Corewell Health East • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:55 UTC