Loma Linda University
Clinical trials sponsored by Loma Linda University, explained in plain language.
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Precision proton beams target breast cancer with fewer side effects
Disease control OngoingThis study is testing whether proton radiation focused only on the area where a breast tumor was removed can effectively control cancer while reducing side effects. The treatment targets 150 patients with early-stage breast cancer who have had surgery but need radiation. Research…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Loma Linda University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Apr 01, 2026 14:42 UTC
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Could a daily mango help control prediabetes?
Disease control OngoingThis study is testing whether eating 1.5 cups of fresh mango every day for 12 weeks can help improve health markers in adults with prediabetes. Researchers are measuring changes in blood sugar, cholesterol, inflammation, and body composition. Participants will eat mango daily for…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Loma Linda University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Mar 30, 2026 14:31 UTC
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Doctors test using hepatitis c kidneys to shorten transplant wait times
Disease control OngoingThis study is testing whether kidneys from donors with hepatitis C can be safely transplanted into patients who don't have hepatitis C and need a kidney transplant. Researchers want to see if this approach helps more people get transplants faster while keeping them safe from hepa…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Loma Linda University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Mar 23, 2026 15:19 UTC
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Could more frequent testing stop premature births?
Prevention TerminatedThis study aimed to see if checking pregnant women more often for a common vaginal infection called bacterial vaginosis (BV) could help prevent early delivery. It focused on women with a history of preterm birth who are at higher risk. The idea was that finding and treating BV qu…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Loma Linda University • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Mar 30, 2026 14:29 UTC
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Could treating Parents' weight help their toddlers stay healthy?
Prevention TerminatedThis study aimed to see if helping parents with their nutrition and weight could also help prevent obesity in their young children. Parents would have joined a free online nutrition program and some might have received weight loss medication. Researchers planned to measure change…
Phase: PHASE4 • Sponsor: Loma Linda University • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Mar 23, 2026 15:17 UTC
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Can AI teach doctors to see the heart better?
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis small pilot study aims to see if artificial intelligence (AI) guidance can help anesthesia trainees perform better point-of-care heart ultrasound scans. Sixteen second-year anesthesia residents will use an AI-guided system to perform scans on patients, and the image quality …
Sponsor: Loma Linda University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Mar 31, 2026 12:11 UTC
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Massive 96,000-Person study seeks Diet's link to cancer
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis long-term study aims to understand how diet and lifestyle affect the risk of developing certain cancers. Researchers are following over 96,000 adult Seventh-day Adventists in the U.S. and Canada, a group with diverse eating habits, to see if specific foods are linked to brea…
Sponsor: Loma Linda University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Mar 30, 2026 14:31 UTC