Henry Ford Health System
Clinical trials sponsored by Henry Ford Health System, explained in plain language.
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Which tool works best for glaucoma surgery? new study aims to find out
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study compares three different devices used to perform a glaucoma surgery called goniotomy at the same time as cataract surgery. The goal is to see which device best lowers eye pressure and reduces the need for glaucoma medications over six months. About 132 adults with open…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Henry Ford Health System • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:07 UTC
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Immunotherapy before and after surgery shows promise for lung cancer
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis phase II trial tests the drug cemiplimab, an immunotherapy, given before and after surgery for people with early-stage non-small cell lung cancer that has high levels of a protein called PD-L1. About 33 participants will receive cemiplimab for three cycles, then undergo surg…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Henry Ford Health System • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:11 UTC
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AI eye could slash skin cancer surgery time
Diagnosis Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether an AI-powered imaging tool can accurately detect the edges of common skin cancers before surgery. Researchers will compare AI-OCT scans with standard surgical results in 30 adults with basal cell carcinoma. If the AI works well, it could help surgeons rem…
Sponsor: Henry Ford Health System • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:29 UTC
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Hip replacement patients may use fewer opioids with a simple change
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether giving patients a printed opioid prescription instead of sending it directly to the pharmacy can reduce opioid use after total hip replacement. About 100 adults will be randomly assigned to receive either the standard pain regimen with automatic pharmacy …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Henry Ford Health System • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jul 01, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New study aims to cut Post-Surgery pain by sucking out trapped gas
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study compares three ways to remove carbon dioxide gas left in the belly after laparoscopic surgery to see which one reduces pain the most. 150 adults having non-emergency laparoscopic surgery will be randomly assigned to active gas removal, breathing maneuvers, or no extra …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Henry Ford Health System • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:05 UTC
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Counting Zzz's after joint surgery: when will you sleep again?
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study follows 60 adults getting hip or knee replacement to track their sleep before and up to 6 months after surgery. Participants use a special device and app to measure sleep quality, pain, and recovery. The goal is to learn when sleep returns to normal so doctors can give…
Sponsor: Henry Ford Health System • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:29 UTC