Emory University

This early-phase study tested whether natural progesterone, a hormone normally involved in pregnancy, could help control recurrent glioblastoma (a fast-growing brain cancer). Four adults whose cancer had returned after standard treatments received daily progesterone injections un…

This study tested the drug lenvatinib in people whose liver cancer came back after a liver transplant. The goal was to see if the drug could shrink tumors. Only 3 people joined before the study was stopped early, so we have very limited information on how well it works.

This study looked at whether voxelotor, a daily pill for sickle cell anemia, can improve blood flow and oxygen supply to the brain in children. The trial planned to enroll 22 participants aged 4 to 30 years with a severe form of sickle cell disease. However, the study was termina…

This early-phase trial tested a new immunotherapy drug called vudalimab (XmAb20717) alongside standard treatments for men with metastatic castration-sensitive prostate cancer. The study aimed to check safety and early signs of effectiveness. However, the trial was terminated earl…

This study tested whether a low-sugar diet could prevent non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) in Hispanic children ages 6 to 9 who were at higher risk. Over two years, researchers compared kids who followed the diet with those who ate normally. The goal was to see if cutting…

This trial tested whether a TENS device, which sends mild electrical pulses to the skin, can help relieve nerve pain caused by chemotherapy in early-stage breast cancer patients. The study enrolled 17 people who were having taxane chemotherapy and had at least mild nerve pain in …

This study aimed to see if giving Zofran before propofol (a common anesthesia drug) could reduce the pain children feel when it's injected through an IV. It compared Zofran to lidocaine, the usual pain reliever. The study was stopped early and only included 6 children, so no stro…

This early-stage trial tested whether adding a device that creates electric fields (NovoTTF-200M) to standard radiation and immunotherapy is safe for people with melanoma that has spread to the brain. Only one person took part before the study was stopped early. The main goal was…

This study tested whether a web-based app could help women with early-stage hormone-positive breast cancer take their daily hormone therapy more consistently. Many patients stop taking these pills due to side effects or lack of support, which raises the risk of cancer returning. …

This study tested two drugs, sugammadex and neostigmine/glycopyrrolate, to see which one helps children recover faster after laparoscopic appendectomy. The trial planned to enroll 22 children aged 2-17 but was terminated early. The main goal was to measure how quickly children le…

This study looked at two ways to fix a serious wrist injury called a perilunate injury. One method uses a larger cut (open surgery) and the other uses a tiny camera (arthroscopic surgery). The goal was to see which approach leads to less pain and better wrist movement. Only 9 peo…

This study looked at Latino adults with diabetes who attended free education classes. Researchers collected information about their health habits, blood sugar levels, and barriers to medical care. The goal was to better understand the needs of this community, not to test a new tr…