Duke University
Clinical trials sponsored by Duke University, explained in plain language.
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Simple saline rinse could protect joints after fracture
Disease control TerminatedThis study tested if washing a broken ankle joint with sterile salt water (saline) soon after injury could reduce harmful inflammation and protect cartilage. Adult patients with ankle fractures were randomly assigned to receive either the saline wash or no wash during their emerg…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Duke University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Mar 18, 2026 14:40 UTC
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Diabetes drug trial for transplant patients halted early
Disease control TerminatedThis study tested whether empagliflozin, a medication used for type 2 diabetes, could help protect kidney and heart health in people who had received a kidney transplant. It included 20 participants, both with and without diabetes, who were randomly assigned to receive either the…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Duke University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Mar 16, 2026 15:26 UTC
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Needle therapy put to the test for stubborn frozen shoulder
Symptom relief TerminatedThis study aimed to see if adding a treatment called dry needling to standard physical therapy exercises helps people with frozen shoulder. Participants were randomly assigned to receive either real dry needling or a fake 'sham' needle treatment alongside their exercises. The goa…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Duke University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Mar 24, 2026 12:01 UTC
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COVID-19 heart scans for athletes: what did they find?
Knowledge-focused TerminatedThis study aimed to understand how COVID-19 affects the hearts of athletes like college, professional, and Olympic competitors. It planned to compare athletes who had COVID-19 with similar athletes who did not, using daily symptom surveys and heart scans. The study was terminated…
Sponsor: Duke University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Mar 31, 2026 12:11 UTC