Healthpartners Institute
Clinical trials sponsored by Healthpartners Institute, explained in plain language.
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New 'Limpet' device aims to drastically cut ostomy skin problems and leaks
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study is testing a new single-use device called the Limpet to see if it is better than standard ostomy pouches at preventing skin irritation and leaks around surgical openings in the bowel. About 92 adults who have had an ileostomy or have an enterocutaneous fistula will use…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: HealthPartners Institute • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Mar 31, 2026 12:10 UTC
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Race against time: testing new wound care for deadly infections
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study compares two types of wound vacuum therapy for treating severe flesh-eating infections. It tests whether adding a gentle irrigation system to the vacuum helps patients heal faster and reduces their chances of returning to the hospital. The pilot trial will enroll 30 ad…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: HealthPartners Institute • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Mar 23, 2026 15:29 UTC
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Mind over matter: can mental training speed up ACL recovery?
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study is testing whether adding psychological support to standard physical therapy exercises helps young athletes recover better from ACL knee surgery. It compares two groups: one where therapists receive special training to provide emotional support, and another with standa…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: HealthPartners Institute • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Apr 02, 2026 02:57 UTC
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Can gentle exercise match harder workouts for Muscle-Weakening disease?
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study is testing whether light or moderate exercise is more suitable for people with myasthenia gravis, a condition that causes muscle weakness. Twenty adults will be randomly assigned to do either light or moderate group workouts three times a week for 12 weeks. Researchers…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: HealthPartners Institute • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Mar 31, 2026 12:12 UTC
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App tracks cancer Patients' cannabis use for symptom relief
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study aims to better understand how people with cancer use cannabis to manage symptoms like pain and nausea. Researchers are enrolling 1,000 adult cancer patients who use cannabis to track their experiences through a mobile app for one year. The goal is to collect real-world…
Sponsor: HealthPartners Institute • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Apr 02, 2026 02:57 UTC
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First-Ever test: diabetes drug as nasal spray for spinal injury
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study is checking if insulin, a diabetes medication, is safe when given as a nasal spray to people with spinal cord injuries. It's a small, early-stage trial with 12 participants who will use the spray or a placebo at home for up to 24 days. The main goal is to see if this a…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: HealthPartners Institute • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Mar 31, 2026 12:11 UTC