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Clinical trials sponsored by Mayo Clinic, explained in plain language.
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New app aims to take the guesswork out of exercise for people with diabetes
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study is testing a smartphone app called PACTAID, designed to help adults with type 1 diabetes manage their blood sugar levels during and after exercise. Participants will use the app while on their automated insulin pump system for several weeks. The goal is to see if the a…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Mayo Clinic • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Apr 01, 2026 18:41 UTC
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Heated chemo bath tested for advanced pancreatic cancer
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study is testing a procedure called HIPEC, which delivers heated chemotherapy directly into the abdomen, for people with pancreatic cancer that has spread to the abdominal lining. The goal is to see if this approach helps patients live longer and controls the cancer better t…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Mayo Clinic • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Apr 01, 2026 14:43 UTC
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Phone app aims to tackle high blood pressure in black community
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study is testing whether a special smartphone app can help African-American adults with uncontrolled high blood pressure manage their condition better than standard care alone. About 100 participants will use the app for education and home blood pressure tracking, while rese…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Mayo Clinic • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Apr 01, 2026 14:43 UTC
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Brain cancer trial tests if timing of radiation improves survival
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study aims to find out if giving a precise, high-dose radiation treatment before surgery works better than giving it after surgery for brain tumors that have spread from other cancers. It will enroll 140 adults with a single brain tumor that surgeons can remove. The main goa…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Mayo Clinic • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Apr 01, 2026 14:43 UTC
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Social media as medicine: can facebook help keep native women sober?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study is testing whether a private Facebook support group can help Native American women in Minnesota stay off opioids and continue their recovery medication. Researchers will enroll 60 women who are already in recovery and using medication for opioid use disorder. The goal …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Mayo Clinic • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Apr 01, 2026 14:43 UTC
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Zapping the heart with magnets: new hope for blocked arteries?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study is testing whether a non-invasive device that uses pulsed electromagnetic fields can improve blood flow to the heart in people with coronary artery disease. Researchers will enroll 120 adults who have evidence of reduced heart blood flow but are not candidates for stan…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Mayo Clinic • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Apr 01, 2026 14:42 UTC
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Low-Dose drug trial targets silent hormone problem
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study is testing whether a very low 1 mg dose of the drug osilodrostat is safe and can help control mild, ongoing overproduction of the stress hormone cortisol from the adrenal glands. It will involve 15 adults who have a benign adrenal tumor and related health issues like h…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Mayo Clinic • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Apr 01, 2026 14:42 UTC
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Radiation showdown: one big dose vs. several smaller ones for brain tumors
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study aims to find out which type of focused radiation therapy works better for patients with cancer that has spread to the brain. It compares a single, high-dose treatment to a series of smaller doses spread out over time. Researchers want to see which method better control…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Mayo Clinic • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Apr 01, 2026 14:42 UTC
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Could a spoonful of potato starch clear brain fog from liver disease?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis small Mayo Clinic study is testing if a dietary supplement made from potato starch can help people with advanced liver disease (cirrhosis) who experience episodes of confusion, known as hepatic encephalopathy. Researchers want to see if the starch changes gut bacteria in a w…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Mayo Clinic • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Apr 01, 2026 14:42 UTC
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Scientists test engineered measles virus to fight advanced breast cancer
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-stage trial is testing a modified measles virus (MV-s-NAP) that is injected directly into tumors in patients with metastatic breast cancer. The goal is to see if the virus can safely infect and kill cancer cells while also stimulating the patient's immune system to att…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Mayo Clinic • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Apr 01, 2026 14:42 UTC
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Sound waves target brain tumors in new trial
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early study is testing a new, non-invasive treatment for glioblastoma, a fast-growing brain cancer that has returned or worsened. The treatment combines a special drug with focused ultrasound waves, guided by an MRI machine, to try to kill cancer cells without surgery. The m…
Phase: EARLY_PHASE1 • Sponsor: Mayo Clinic • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Apr 01, 2026 14:41 UTC
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Experimental Heart-Lung machine offers lifeline to dying patients awaiting transplant
Disease control Recruiting nowThis small, early-stage study is testing whether a specialized heart-lung bypass machine can safely keep critically ill patients with severe pulmonary hypertension and heart failure alive long enough to receive a lung transplant. The device is inserted through a vein and is desig…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Mayo Clinic • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Apr 01, 2026 14:41 UTC
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Hospital trial: your own glucose monitor could replace finger pricks
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study is testing whether letting hospital staff monitor data from patients' personal continuous glucose monitors (CGMs) leads to better blood sugar control during hospital stays. 150 adults with diabetes who use CGMs at home will be randomly assigned to either have their CGM…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Mayo Clinic • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Apr 01, 2026 14:41 UTC
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Zapping seizures away: home brain stimulation trial for epilepsy
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study is testing whether gentle electrical stimulation applied to the scalp can reduce the number and intensity of epileptic seizures. Researchers are enrolling 30 adults with epilepsy that hasn't been well-controlled by medications to try at-home stimulation sessions. The g…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Mayo Clinic • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Apr 01, 2026 14:41 UTC
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Could older transplant patients ditch a pill? trial tests cutting meds
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study is testing whether older kidney transplant recipients can safely stop taking one of their anti-rejection medications (Mycophenolate Mofetil) while being closely monitored with special blood tests. Researchers will compare 350 patients aged 55+ who either continue stand…
Phase: PHASE4 • Sponsor: Mayo Clinic • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Apr 01, 2026 14:41 UTC
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Can a famous diet really help you lose weight and keep it off?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study is testing how well the Mayo Clinic Diet works for helping people lose a significant amount of weight (more than 5%) and keep it off for up to a year, compared to their usual routine. Researchers will follow 250 adults with a body mass index (BMI) of 25 or higher. They…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Mayo Clinic • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Mar 31, 2026 12:12 UTC
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Can quitting opioids fix your swallowing?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study is testing whether stopping opioid pain medications can resolve swallowing problems and chest pain caused by those medications. Researchers are enrolling 26 people who are already planning to stop opioids through a rehabilitation program. They will check if esophageal …
Sponsor: Mayo Clinic • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Mar 31, 2026 12:12 UTC
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Could a simple sugar monitor extend life for deadly brain cancer patients?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study is testing whether using a continuous glucose monitor (CGM) can help people with glioblastoma, a serious brain cancer, manage their blood sugar levels during treatment. High blood sugar during radiation is linked to worse survival, and steroids used in treatment often …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Mayo Clinic • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Mar 31, 2026 12:12 UTC
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Mayo clinic tests antifungal drug for lung mold problem
Disease control Recruiting nowThis Mayo Clinic study is testing whether itraconazole, an antifungal medication, is a practical and safe treatment option for adults with bronchiectasis who also have mold growing in their airways. The small pilot trial with 30 participants will check if patients can stick with …
Phase: PHASE4 • Sponsor: Mayo Clinic • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Mar 31, 2026 12:12 UTC
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Could a break from cancer treatment be just as effective?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study is testing if taking a planned break from a targeted radiation treatment is as effective as continuing it without a pause for men with advanced prostate cancer that has spread. The goal is to see if a shorter treatment course can control the cancer just as well while p…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Mayo Clinic • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Mar 31, 2026 12:12 UTC
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New shot tested for rare, devastating kidney disease
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study is testing if a drug called daratumumab, given as an injection, can help people with a rare kidney disease called PGNMID. The main goal is to see if the treatment can reduce the amount of protein leaking into the urine and improve kidney function over 12 months. Resear…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Mayo Clinic • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Mar 31, 2026 12:11 UTC
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Electric fields join drug cocktail in fight against deadly pancreatic cancer
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study is testing a new three-drug combination (GCN) together with a device that uses electric fields (TTF) to treat metastatic pancreatic cancer. The goal is to see if this combined approach is safe and can help control the cancer for longer. It will involve about 40 adults …
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Mayo Clinic • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Mar 31, 2026 12:11 UTC
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New drug combo aims to stop early blood cancer in its tracks
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study is for adults with early-stage chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL) or small lymphocytic lymphoma (SLL) who have not yet needed treatment but are at high risk of their disease getting worse. It compares a cancer-fighting pill (acalabrutinib) taken alone to the same pill …
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Mayo Clinic • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Mar 31, 2026 12:11 UTC
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Mayo clinic tests escalating Quit-Smoking drugs for pancreatitis patients
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study is testing whether stronger quit-smoking treatments help people with pancreatitis stop smoking. All participants get a standard quit-smoking medication. If they're still smoking after 6 weeks, some will get a higher dose or an extra medication. The goal is to see which…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Mayo Clinic • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Mar 31, 2026 12:11 UTC
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Shorter, stronger radiation blitz aims to wipe out tumors before surgery
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study is testing a new pre-surgery treatment plan for early to mid-stage esophageal cancer. It combines a shorter, more intense 3-week radiation schedule with a specific chemotherapy regimen (FOLFOX) to try to kill more cancer cells and potentially have fewer side effects. T…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Mayo Clinic • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Mar 31, 2026 12:11 UTC
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Could a simple diet and lotion help lymphoma survivors?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis small, early study is testing if eating foods high in magnesium and applying a magnesium lotion can safely improve magnesium levels in the blood of people with a history of lymphoma who are in remission. Researchers want to see if this approach is practical and well-tolerate…
Phase: EARLY_PHASE1 • Sponsor: Mayo Clinic • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Mar 31, 2026 12:11 UTC
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Radioactive drug trial offers new hope for Tough-to-Treat brain tumors
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study is testing a radioactive drug called Lutathera for patients with a type of brain tumor called meningioma that cannot be removed by surgery and has continued to grow after radiation treatment. The drug is given through an IV and is designed to find and kill tumor cells.…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Mayo Clinic • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Mar 31, 2026 12:11 UTC
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New hope for stubborn skin disease in small trial
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study is testing if an oral medication called Deucravacitinib is safe and effective for treating Pityriasis Rubra Pilaris (PRP), a rare and often severe inflammatory skin disease. It will enroll 12 adults with moderate-to-severe PRP to see if the drug improves their skin con…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Mayo Clinic • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Mar 30, 2026 14:35 UTC
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Can a mediterranean diet protect new livers?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study is testing whether following a structured Mediterranean diet after a liver transplant helps patients manage their weight and protect their heart and new liver. Researchers will compare 80 transplant patients who follow the special diet program to those receiving standa…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Mayo Clinic • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Mar 30, 2026 14:35 UTC
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Fat for mood? mayo clinic tests keto diet against bipolar depression
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study is testing whether following a strict high-fat, low-carbohydrate (ketogenic) diet can help reduce depressive symptoms in people with bipolar disorder. Researchers will enroll 30 adults with bipolar depression to follow the diet and closely track changes in their mood, …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Mayo Clinic • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Mar 30, 2026 14:35 UTC
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New pill tested for Tough-to-Treat blood cancers
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-stage study is testing a new oral drug called onvansertib for people with rare, aggressive blood cancers that have come back or stopped responding to available treatments. The main goals are to find a safe dose and see if the drug can help control the disease. The stud…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Mayo Clinic • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Mar 30, 2026 14:35 UTC
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Fat cells fight brain cancer: new stem cell trial offers hope
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-stage trial is testing whether stem cells from donated body fat can be safely injected into the brain during surgery to treat aggressive brain cancer that has returned. The study aims to find the safest dose and see if these cells can slow tumor growth and improve surv…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Mayo Clinic • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Mar 30, 2026 14:35 UTC
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New hope for women with Hard-to-Treat ovarian cancer
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study is testing if a new drug called PLX038 can shrink tumors in people with advanced ovarian, fallopian tube, or primary peritoneal cancer that has stopped responding to standard platinum-based chemotherapy. The drug works by blocking enzymes that cancer cells need to grow…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Mayo Clinic • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Mar 30, 2026 14:35 UTC
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Mayo clinic tests 'Trained' immune cells to fight inoperable liver cancer
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study is testing a new combination treatment for advanced liver cancer that cannot be removed by surgery. Doctors take a patient's own immune cells, grow and train them in a lab to attack cancer, and then inject them directly into the tumor after radiation therapy. The goal …
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Mayo Clinic • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Mar 30, 2026 14:34 UTC
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New hope: using a Patient's own supercharged cells to battle aggressive ovarian cancer
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-stage study is testing a new personalized treatment for ovarian cancer that has returned or stopped responding to standard therapies. Doctors take a patient's own immune cells, grow and train them in a lab to recognize cancer, and then infuse them back into the patient…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Mayo Clinic • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Mar 30, 2026 14:34 UTC
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Electric fields zapped at spine cancer in pioneering wearable trial
Disease control Recruiting nowThis small, early-stage study is testing whether a portable device that creates electric fields is safe and practical for people with breast or lung cancer that has spread to the lining of the spinal cord. Participants wear the device on their back for most of the day, aiming to …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Mayo Clinic • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Mar 30, 2026 14:34 UTC
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Shorter radiation course tested for returning prostate cancer
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study compares two types of radiation therapy for men whose prostate cancer has returned or spread to a few spots after initial surgery. It tests if a shorter, more precise 5-treatment course (SBRT) works as well as a longer 20-treatment course, with potentially fewer side e…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Mayo Clinic • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Mar 30, 2026 14:33 UTC
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Cancer care comes home: testing bladder treatment in your living room
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study is testing whether a common bladder cancer treatment can be safely and effectively given at home instead of requiring frequent clinic visits. It will involve about 40 patients with early-stage bladder cancer who are already receiving standard liquid chemotherapy placed…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Mayo Clinic • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Mar 30, 2026 14:33 UTC
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Cancer care comes home: mayo clinic tests house calls for treatment
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study is testing whether giving standard cancer treatments at home is as safe and effective as giving them in a clinic. It aims to see if receiving care at home reduces stress, improves quality of life, and is preferred by patients with advanced cancers. About 220 participan…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Mayo Clinic • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Mar 30, 2026 14:33 UTC
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Mayo clinic tests new fix for debilitating spinal fluid leaks
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study is creating a registry to see how well a procedure called paraspinal vein embolization works for people with confirmed spinal fluid leaks that cause severe headaches. Researchers will track 200 patients' headache impact, pain levels, and brain scan results over time. T…
Sponsor: Mayo Clinic • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Mar 30, 2026 14:33 UTC
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New attack on tough cancers: drugs then surgery
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study is for people with advanced bladder or upper urinary tract cancer that has spread. It tests if using two standard cancer drugs first, followed by surgery to remove the bladder or ureter, helps control the cancer better and for longer. The goal is to see if this combine…
Phase: PHASE4 • Sponsor: Mayo Clinic • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Mar 30, 2026 14:32 UTC
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First-in-Human trial tests custom vaccine for debilitating throat condition
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-stage study is testing a new, personalized vaccine made from a patient's own immune cells. It aims to see if the vaccine is safe and can trigger an immune response against the virus that causes recurrent, non-cancerous growths in the throat. The study will enroll 9 adu…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Mayo Clinic • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Mar 30, 2026 14:32 UTC
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Four-Drug attack on returning blood cancer enters human trials
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study is testing a new combination of four medications for people whose multiple myeloma has come back after prior treatment. The first goal is to find a safe dose, and the second is to see how well the combination works at controlling the cancer. It combines an experimental…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Mayo Clinic • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Mar 30, 2026 14:32 UTC
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Heart drug trial offers hope for complex congenital heart patients
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study is testing whether the medication tadalafil can improve blood flow and organ function in adults born with a serious heart defect who had a Fontan surgery. Researchers will compare tadalafil to a placebo in 80 participants to see if it helps their heart and lungs work b…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Mayo Clinic • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Mar 30, 2026 14:32 UTC
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Robot surgeons deliver hot chemo in fight against advanced stomach cancer
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study is testing a two-part treatment for stomach cancer that has spread to the abdominal lining. Doctors use a robotic system to perform minimally invasive surgery to remove visible tumors, then bathe the area with heated chemotherapy. The goal is to see if this combined ap…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Mayo Clinic • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Mar 30, 2026 14:32 UTC
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Scientists test 'Clean-Up Crew' drugs to boost powerful Cancer-Killing cell therapy
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study is testing whether adding two drugs, dasatinib and quercetin, to a powerful cell therapy (CAR-T) can better treat multiple myeloma that has come back or stopped responding to other treatments. The goal is to see if this combination helps the CAR-T therapy work more eff…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Mayo Clinic • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Mar 30, 2026 14:32 UTC
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Could a common heart drug help fix damaged hearts from birth?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study is testing whether a medication called sacubitril-valsartan, often used for heart failure, can improve the heart's structure and function in adults who were born with heart defects. Researchers will compare the drug to a placebo in 45 participants, measuring changes in…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Mayo Clinic • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Mar 30, 2026 14:31 UTC
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Doctors test direct stem cell shot to save failing kidney transplants
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-stage study is testing whether a new treatment is safe for people whose body is rejecting a transplanted kidney. Doctors will infuse special cells, taken from donor fat tissue, directly into the artery of the transplanted kidney. The main goal is to see if this procedu…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Mayo Clinic • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Mar 30, 2026 14:31 UTC
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Trial tests if less treatment is enough to keep rare blood disease at bay
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study aims to find the best length of maintenance therapy for people with AL amyloidosis, a rare disease where abnormal proteins damage organs. After successful initial treatment, 96 participants will receive either a shorter (3-6 cycles) or longer (18 cycles) course of the …
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Mayo Clinic • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Mar 30, 2026 14:31 UTC
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New hope for tough pancreatic cancers: Four-Drug attack trial opens
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study is testing a new four-drug combination for people with advanced pancreatic cancer that has spread or come back. It combines a new immunotherapy drug (BMS-986340) with an existing immunotherapy (nivolumab) and two standard chemotherapy drugs. The main goals are to see i…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Mayo Clinic • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Mar 30, 2026 14:30 UTC
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Eye drop showdown: which works better around the clock?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study compares two prescription eye drops to see which one better controls eye pressure over a full 24-hour period in people with glaucoma or high eye pressure. Thirty adults will use one drop in each eye nightly for two weeks while researchers measure pressure changes day a…
Phase: PHASE4 • Sponsor: Mayo Clinic • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Mar 30, 2026 14:29 UTC
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Mayo clinic tests smarter antibiotic dosing to fight sepsis
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study is testing whether a new, more personalized method for dosing a common antibiotic (cefepime) works better for very sick patients in the ICU with serious infections like sepsis. The main goal is to see if doctors and nurses find the new dosing method easy to use in a re…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Mayo Clinic • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Mar 30, 2026 14:29 UTC
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Mayo clinic tailors weight loss drugs to your brain and gut
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study aims to find the best weight loss medication for people with bipolar disorder by first identifying their specific eating patterns, like 'emotional hunger' or 'hungry gut.' Researchers will match 100 participants to one of three FDA-approved weight loss drugs or a no-me…
Phase: PHASE4 • Sponsor: Mayo Clinic • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Mar 30, 2026 14:28 UTC
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New dosing strategy tested to fight tough myeloma with fewer side effects
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study is testing if different doses and timing of the drug belantamab mafodotin can work better for people with multiple myeloma that has come back or stopped responding to other treatments. The drug is designed to target and kill myeloma cells. Researchers want to see if th…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Mayo Clinic • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Mar 30, 2026 14:28 UTC
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Mayo clinic tests if less treatment works just as well for prostate cancer
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study is testing whether less aggressive treatment works as well as more intensive therapy for prostate cancer that has returned or spread. Researchers are comparing different approaches, including targeted radiation alone versus radiation combined with hormone-blocking drug…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Mayo Clinic • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Mar 30, 2026 14:28 UTC
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New radiation device aims to target tumors while sparing healthy skin
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study is testing the safety and best dose of a new type of radiation therapy called minibeam radiation. It uses a special device to split the radiation beam into very narrow beams, aiming to better target skin and soft tissue tumors while potentially reducing damage to surro…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Mayo Clinic • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Mar 30, 2026 14:28 UTC
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Scientists unleash engineered virus to hunt down blood cancers
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-stage trial is testing a new treatment for patients whose blood cancers have returned or not responded to standard therapies. The treatment uses a modified virus that is designed to selectively infect and kill cancer cells while sparing healthy ones. Researchers are st…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Mayo Clinic • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Mar 27, 2026 12:40 UTC
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Sleep hormone trial aims to tame nighttime blood pressure in women
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study is testing whether taking melatonin supplements for 12 weeks helps lower nighttime blood pressure in women going through perimenopause who have high blood pressure. Researchers will compare melatonin to a placebo pill in 70 participants. The goal is to see if this comm…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Mayo Clinic • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Mar 27, 2026 12:40 UTC
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Spit test may predict your best weight loss drug
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study is testing if a simple saliva test can identify which people with obesity are most likely to respond well to the weight loss medication semaglutide. Researchers will compare weight loss in people who test positive or negative on the saliva test while taking the drug or…
Phase: PHASE4 • Sponsor: Mayo Clinic • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Mar 27, 2026 12:40 UTC
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New drug trial aims to protect kidneys from rapid damage
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study is testing whether a drug called avacopan, given with a low dose of steroids, can help control a serious, fast-progressing form of kidney disease called crescentic IgA nephropathy. It will involve 16 adults with this condition to see if the treatment safely reduces pro…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Mayo Clinic • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Mar 27, 2026 12:40 UTC
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New hope for failing fontan hearts: common drug gets specialized trial
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study is testing whether a medication called dapagliflozin, taken for six months, can help control heart pressures and improve symptoms in adults with a failing Fontan circulation—a complex heart condition they were born with. Researchers will measure changes in heart pressu…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Mayo Clinic • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Mar 27, 2026 12:39 UTC
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Light therapy trial aims to boost immune attack on pancreatic cancer
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study is testing a new combination treatment for pancreatic cancer that cannot be removed by surgery or has spread. The approach uses a light-activated drug injected into the tumor to help the patient's own immune system, boosted by an immunotherapy drug (pembrolizumab), bet…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Mayo Clinic • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Mar 27, 2026 12:39 UTC
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Personalized vaccine trial aims to train immune system to fight advanced ovarian cancer
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study is testing whether a personalized vaccine made from a patient's own immune cells can help prevent or delay the return of advanced ovarian, fallopian tube, or primary peritoneal cancer. The vaccine is designed to teach the immune system to recognize and attack cancer ce…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Mayo Clinic • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Mar 27, 2026 12:39 UTC
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Pill may help sepsis patients escape ICU faster
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study is testing if giving an oral medication called midodrine early on can help people with sepsis and low blood pressure get off strong intravenous (IV) medications sooner. Researchers hope this will lead to shorter stays in the intensive care unit and hospital, and a more…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Mayo Clinic • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Mar 27, 2026 12:39 UTC
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Mayo clinic tests AI to supercharge heart failure treatment
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study compares two methods for placing heart pacing wires in people with heart failure. Researchers want to see if using artificial intelligence (AI) to guide the placement works better than the standard method. The goal is to improve heart function and reduce hospital visit…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Mayo Clinic • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Mar 27, 2026 12:39 UTC
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New radiation technique could boost cancer treatment when standard therapy fails
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether combining a specialized radiation technique called grid therapy with standard immunotherapy can help control advanced lung cancer that has worsened despite current treatments. Grid therapy delivers high radiation doses to small tumor areas, potentially ki…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Mayo Clinic • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Mar 27, 2026 12:39 UTC
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State launches program to keep injured workers on the job
Disease control Recruiting nowThis program tests whether providing early support helps Minnesota workers who get injured or sick stay employed and avoid long-term disability. It connects eligible workers with services to help them keep working or return to work quickly. The goal is to help people maintain the…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Mayo Clinic • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Mar 27, 2026 12:38 UTC
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Radiation beads & immune drugs: new hope for tough liver cancer
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-stage study is testing the safety of a three-part treatment for advanced bile duct cancer in the liver that cannot be removed by surgery. Doctors combine a targeted radiation treatment (Y90 radioembolization) with two immunotherapy drugs (tremelimumab and durvalumab) t…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Mayo Clinic • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Mar 27, 2026 12:38 UTC
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New bridge to a cancer cure: drug combo aims to get more patients to Life-Saving CAR-T
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study is testing a two-drug combination (golcadomide and rituximab) as a 'bridging therapy' for adults with aggressive B-cell lymphoma that has returned or not responded to prior treatment. The goal is to control the cancer and improve patients' health so they can qualify fo…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Mayo Clinic • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Mar 27, 2026 12:38 UTC
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Early trial aims to boost cancer treatment power
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-stage study is testing the safety and best dose of a drug called decitabine when added to standard surgery and radiation for a specific type of head and neck cancer not linked to HPV. The goal is to see if decitabine makes the cancer cells more sensitive to the standar…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Mayo Clinic • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Mar 27, 2026 12:38 UTC
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Mayo clinic tests if less treatment works for prostate cancer
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study is testing whether doctors can safely give less hormone-blocking therapy to men with high-risk prostate cancer. Researchers will group patients by risk level and give them radiation plus a shorter course of hormone therapy. The goal is to see if this personalized appro…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Mayo Clinic • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Mar 27, 2026 12:38 UTC
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New engineered immune cell therapy enters first human trials for aggressive blood cancers
Disease control Recruiting nowThis is an early-stage study testing a new type of personalized cell therapy called MC10029 for adults with B-cell blood cancers that have come back or stopped responding to standard treatments. Researchers will first find the safest dose and then see if the therapy can shrink tu…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Mayo Clinic • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Mar 27, 2026 12:37 UTC
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Double-Punch immune therapy trial aims to wipe out lung cancer before surgery
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study is testing whether giving two immunotherapy drugs before surgery can help the body's immune system attack and shrink early-stage non-small cell lung cancer. The goal is to kill more cancer cells before the tumor is removed, potentially leading to better long-term resul…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Mayo Clinic • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Mar 27, 2026 12:37 UTC
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Freeze treatment trial aims to stop chronic stomach bleeding
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study is testing whether a freezing spray can stop abnormal blood vessels in the stomach from bleeding. Researchers will enroll 50 adults with a condition called GAVE who have needed recent blood transfusions. They'll compare hemoglobin levels and transfusion needs for 6 mon…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Mayo Clinic • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Mar 25, 2026 14:09 UTC
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Groundbreaking womb therapy aims to save babies with fatal kidney defects
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study is testing a weekly procedure for pregnant women whose unborn babies have no kidneys or severe kidney blockage. The procedure adds fluid to the womb to help the baby's lungs develop, which is critical for survival after birth. The goal is to see if this approach can he…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Mayo Clinic • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Mar 25, 2026 14:09 UTC
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Head-to-Head: which migraine pill works best?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study aims to find out which of three oral medications works best to prevent migraine attacks in adults. Researchers will compare a newer drug, atogepant, against two older, commonly used drugs, topiramate and propranolol. About 1,335 participants will be randomly assigned t…
Phase: PHASE4 • Sponsor: Mayo Clinic • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Mar 25, 2026 14:09 UTC
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Mayo clinic tests faster radiation to fight rare, deadly childhood brain cancer
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study is testing a new, shorter way to deliver radiation therapy for a rare and aggressive brain tumor that mostly affects children. Instead of the standard 6-week treatment, patients receive radiation over just 2 weeks. The main goal is to see if this shorter schedule is as…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Mayo Clinic • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Mar 25, 2026 14:08 UTC
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Early trial aims to boost cancer control with new drug mix
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-stage trial is testing the safety and best dose of a drug called venetoclax when combined with other standard multiple myeloma medications. It is for patients with a specific genetic feature in their cancer cells called t(11;14). The goal is to see if adding venetoclax…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Mayo Clinic • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Mar 25, 2026 14:08 UTC
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Mayo clinic launches study to protect cancer Patients' hearts from drug side effects
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study aims to understand and better manage high blood pressure and heart risks in people with certain blood cancers who are taking a specific type of medication called a BTK inhibitor. Researchers will closely monitor 100 patients for one year to see how often these side eff…
Sponsor: Mayo Clinic • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Mar 25, 2026 14:08 UTC
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Doctors test stem cell safety for failing kidneys
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study is testing whether stem cells taken from bone marrow are safe for people with chronic kidney disease, including those who have had a kidney transplant. Researchers will give these cells to 75 adults and closely monitor them for any side effects. The goal is to see if t…
Sponsor: Mayo Clinic • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Mar 25, 2026 14:08 UTC
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Which pneumonia antibiotic gets you home faster?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study compares two common antibiotics—azithromycin and doxycycline—for adults hospitalized with pneumonia. Researchers want to see which one helps patients spend fewer days in the hospital and recover faster. The trial includes 1,120 participants who are already receiving st…
Phase: PHASE4 • Sponsor: Mayo Clinic • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Mar 25, 2026 14:08 UTC
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Mindfulness app tested to ease tough recovery from hormone disorder
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study aims to help people recover better after surgery to cure Cushing syndrome, a rare hormone disorder. Researchers want to understand why some patients have a harder time after surgery with withdrawal symptoms and muscle weakness. They are testing if a mindfulness app (MU…
Sponsor: Mayo Clinic • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Mar 25, 2026 14:08 UTC
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Early trial tests vaccine to train body to fight breast cancer
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-stage study is testing a vaccine called H2NVAC in patients with a specific type of early, non-invasive breast cancer (DCIS) that has a protein called HER2. The goal is to see if the vaccine is safe, find the right dose, and learn if it can stimulate the patient's own i…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Mayo Clinic • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Mar 25, 2026 14:07 UTC
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New hope for men with advanced penile cancer: targeted drug trial opens
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study is testing whether the drug enfortumab vedotin can help control advanced penile cancer that has spread or cannot be surgically removed. The drug is designed to target cancer cells specifically and deliver a cancer-killing agent directly to them. Researchers will measur…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Mayo Clinic • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Mar 24, 2026 12:02 UTC
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Race against time: early Blood-Cleansing treatment tested to save sight and mobility
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study is testing whether starting a blood-filtering treatment called plasma exchange early, versus waiting to see if it's needed later, leads to better recovery for people with severe eye nerve or spinal cord inflammation. It will enroll 382 adults who have recently develope…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Mayo Clinic • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Mar 24, 2026 12:02 UTC
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Mayo clinic tests custom drug cocktail to target lingering brain cancer cells
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-stage study is testing whether a personalized combination of four drugs is safe and can help control brain tumors (glioma) that have come back or remain after previous treatment. The trial aims to see if doctors can use regular scans and fluid tests to quickly decide i…
Phase: EARLY_PHASE1 • Sponsor: Mayo Clinic • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Mar 24, 2026 12:02 UTC
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Doctors test Cancer-Killing virus in patients who have run out of options
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-phase study is testing a new treatment approach for patients with T-cell lymphoma that has returned or stopped responding to standard therapies. Researchers are combining a genetically modified virus designed to attack cancer cells with two immunotherapy drugs that hel…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Mayo Clinic • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Mar 24, 2026 12:02 UTC
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Double-Punch immunotherapy trial aims to extend life for deadly brain cancer patients
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study is testing whether giving two immunotherapy drugs before and after surgery can help people with glioblastoma that has returned after initial treatment. The trial will enroll 54 adults whose brain cancer has come back despite previous surgery, radiation, and chemotherap…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Mayo Clinic • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Mar 24, 2026 12:02 UTC
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New approach aims to help obese UC patients lose weight before major surgery
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study is testing whether a minimally invasive stomach-reducing procedure can help obese patients with ulcerative colitis lose weight before they undergo major colon removal surgery. Researchers want to see if this approach is safe and effective for this specific group of pat…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Mayo Clinic • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Mar 24, 2026 12:02 UTC
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Zap and walk: nerve stimulation trial aims to help stroke survivors regain mobility
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study is testing whether a small device that stimulates a nerve in the neck, used during walking therapy, can help people walk better after a stroke. Researchers want to see if this combination is safe and can improve walking speed and leg function for adults who had a strok…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Mayo Clinic • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Mar 24, 2026 12:02 UTC
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Faster radiation for breast cancer: can timing cut side effects?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study is testing whether giving a shorter, more intense course of radiation therapy *before* breast cancer surgery is as safe and effective as giving it *after* surgery. It aims to see if the pre-surgery timing can reduce side effects and treatment time for 120 patients with…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Mayo Clinic • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Mar 24, 2026 12:02 UTC
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Tuning the brain: finding the right signal to stop seizures
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study aims to find the most effective settings for a brain stimulation device already implanted in people with epilepsy. Researchers will test whether low or high frequency stimulation works better to reduce seizure activity. The goal is to help patients achieve better long-…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Mayo Clinic • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Mar 24, 2026 12:01 UTC
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Double treatment tested to straighten bent penis
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study is testing whether adding low-intensity shockwave therapy to standard Xiaflex injections works better for men with Peyronie's disease. Researchers want to see if the combined treatment reduces penile curvature more effectively and improves sexual function. The trial wi…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Mayo Clinic • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Mar 24, 2026 12:01 UTC
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Doctors test 'Adaptive' chemo that adjusts dose based on tumor response
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study is testing a flexible approach to chemotherapy for advanced breast cancer that has spread. Researchers want to see if adjusting the dose of the drug capecitabine based on how the tumor responds—using scans and blood tests—can help control the cancer longer while possib…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Mayo Clinic • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Mar 23, 2026 15:29 UTC
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Mayo clinic tests new approach to ease chronic constipation
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study aims to improve biofeedback therapy for adults with chronic constipation caused by poor muscle coordination during bowel movements. Researchers will measure how well participants can empty their bowels before and after treatment, and track changes in constipation sympt…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Mayo Clinic • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Mar 23, 2026 15:19 UTC
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ALS patients get access to experimental drug outside trials
Disease control AVAILABLEThis program provides the experimental drug ibudilast to people with ALS who cannot join regular clinical trials. It aims to see if the drug can slow down ALS progression while studying blood markers of nerve damage. The program is open to adults diagnosed with ALS who meet speci…
Sponsor: Mayo Clinic • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Mar 23, 2026 15:19 UTC
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Cancer care comes home: study tests if treatment outside clinic is better
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study is testing whether giving prostate cancer treatment at home is as safe and effective as receiving it in a clinic. Black men with advanced prostate cancer will receive part of their standard treatment at home with remote monitoring. Researchers want to see if home treat…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Mayo Clinic • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Mar 23, 2026 15:19 UTC
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New disk aims to make feeding tubes safer and more comfortable
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study is testing a new adjustable disk designed for feeding tubes placed in the stomach or small intestine. Researchers want to see if this new disk helps the skin around the tube heal better and causes fewer problems like irritation or infection. They will check how well th…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Mayo Clinic • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Mar 23, 2026 15:18 UTC
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Brain implant aims to forecast seizures before they strike
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study is testing if a small device implanted just under the scalp can safely predict when a seizure is about to happen in people with epilepsy that doesn't respond well to medication. The goal is to use these forecasts to help manage the condition and improve quality of life…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Mayo Clinic • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Mar 23, 2026 15:18 UTC
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New radiation approach targets tough bone cancers
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a personalized radiation treatment for Ewing sarcoma, a rare bone and soft tissue cancer. It gives higher radiation doses over shorter time to patients with large tumors, aiming to better control the cancer where it started. Researchers will also study blood and …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Mayo Clinic • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Mar 23, 2026 15:18 UTC
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Three-Pronged attack on rare, aggressive blood cancer
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study is testing a combination of three drugs—acalabrutinib, venetoclax, and durvalumab—to see if they can help control a rare and aggressive cancer called Richter transformation. Richter transformation occurs when a slower-growing blood cancer (CLL) suddenly changes into a …
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Mayo Clinic • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Mar 23, 2026 15:17 UTC
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Gut bacteria tested to tame digestive distress
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study is testing whether a specific blend of probiotic bacteria can help control bile acid levels in people with bile acid diarrhea. Researchers will compare the probiotic against a placebo (inactive pill) in 24 participants who have been diagnosed with this condition. The m…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Mayo Clinic • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Mar 23, 2026 15:17 UTC
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New attack on advanced stomach cancer: boosting immune system in the abdomen
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-stage study is testing whether adding an immune-boosting drug directly into the abdomen, along with standard immunotherapy and chemotherapy, can better treat stomach cancer that has spread to the abdominal lining. The goal is to see if this combination can reduce the a…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Mayo Clinic • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Mar 23, 2026 15:15 UTC
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One appointment, two experts: new study aims to help moms breastfeed longer
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study is testing if combining a baby's first doctor checkup with a breastfeeding support visit into one appointment helps mothers breastfeed for longer. Researchers will compare this combined visit approach to the usual separate visits. The goal is to make care more convenie…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Mayo Clinic • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Mar 23, 2026 15:15 UTC
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Mega-Dose vitamin c joins fight against stubborn blood cancers
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study is testing if adding high-dose vitamin C (given through an IV) to standard chemotherapy can help patients whose lymphoma has returned or hasn't responded to treatment. It also tests vitamin C alone for certain pre-leukemia conditions. The goal is to see if vitamin C ma…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Mayo Clinic • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Mar 23, 2026 15:14 UTC
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Blocking a vein to stop debilitating headaches
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study is testing if a minimally invasive procedure to block a specific vein in the back is safe and can help people with severe, daily headaches. It is for adults whose headaches are linked to a specific vein abnormality and have not improved with standard medications. Resea…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Mayo Clinic • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Mar 23, 2026 15:14 UTC
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Video lifeline for struggling newborns: remote specialist support tested in community hospitals
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study is testing whether connecting local hospital teams with newborn specialists via live video calls during emergency resuscitations improves outcomes for high-risk babies. It will involve about 947 premature or critically ill newborns across multiple community hospitals. …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Mayo Clinic • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Mar 20, 2026 14:48 UTC
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Mushroom medicine: ancient remedy tested against breast cancer
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study is testing whether taking turkey tail mushroom extract can slow the growth of breast cancer tumors in the weeks between diagnosis and surgery. It involves 40 post-menopausal women with a common hormone-driven type of breast cancer who are not yet on other cancer drugs.…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Mayo Clinic • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Mar 20, 2026 14:48 UTC
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Custom-Made vaccine aims to train immune system to fight advanced cancers
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study is testing a new, personalized vaccine designed to target the unique proteins on a patient's own cancer cells. It is being given alongside an existing immunotherapy drug (pembrolizumab) to see if the combination is safe and can help control advanced solid tumors that h…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Mayo Clinic • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Mar 20, 2026 14:48 UTC
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Can a common diabetes pill protect brain function after cancer radiation?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study is testing if patient care for brain tumor survivors can be done remotely using online tests and a smartwatch. It also compares whether adding the diabetes drug metformin helps protect memory and thinking skills that can decline after head radiation. About 100 adults w…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Mayo Clinic • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Mar 18, 2026 14:42 UTC
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New hope for dangerous pregnancy condition
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study is testing whether the medication ravulizumab can help control severe preeclampsia and HELLP syndrome, dangerous blood pressure disorders that can occur during pregnancy. The trial will involve 14 pregnant individuals who develop these conditions before 34 weeks of pre…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Mayo Clinic • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Mar 18, 2026 14:41 UTC
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Double the stents, half the pain? new trial tests gallbladder drainage
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study is for people with painful gallbladder disease who cannot have their gallbladder removed. It tests whether placing two small drainage tubes (stents) is better than placing just one at preventing future painful attacks. Researchers will compare which group has fewer fla…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Mayo Clinic • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Mar 18, 2026 14:41 UTC
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Glowing dye lights the way for cleaner cancer surgery
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study is testing if a special fluorescent dye can help surgeons see tumor edges better during sarcoma removal surgery. The dye is injected before the operation and glows under a special camera, potentially helping the surgeon leave less cancerous tissue behind. Researchers w…
Sponsor: Mayo Clinic • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Mar 18, 2026 14:40 UTC
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Shorter radiation course tested for prostate cancer
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study is testing whether a shorter, more precise radiation treatment (2 sessions) works as well as the standard longer treatment (5 sessions) for prostate cancer that hasn't spread. The goal is to see if the shorter treatment can control the cancer while causing fewer side e…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Mayo Clinic • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Mar 18, 2026 14:40 UTC
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Cash for quitting: study pays families up to $750 to help smokers stop
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study is testing whether paying Alaska Native families helps smokers quit for good. It compares a program offering cash rewards for quitting to standard support materials. Researchers will track if smokers in the payment group are more likely to stay smoke-free for 6 and 12 …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Mayo Clinic • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Mar 16, 2026 15:27 UTC
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Your phone could be the key to better sleep apnea treatment
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study is testing whether a smartphone app called SleepWell24 can help people newly diagnosed with sleep apnea use their CPAP machine more regularly. Researchers want to see if the app helps people reach the goal of using the machine at least 6 hours a night. They will also t…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Mayo Clinic • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Mar 16, 2026 15:27 UTC
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Cancer care comes home: mayo clinic tests At-Home immunotherapy shots
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study is testing whether giving a cancer immunotherapy treatment called nivolumab as an injection at home is a safe and practical alternative to receiving it at a clinic. It aims to see if home treatment reduces the burden of travel and improves quality of life for patients …
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Mayo Clinic • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Mar 16, 2026 15:27 UTC
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New brain tumor strategy: zap first, then cut
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-stage study is testing if giving a single, high-precision dose of radiation *before* surgery is safe and helpful for patients with aggressive brain tumors (high-grade glioma). The goal is to see if this approach kills more tumor cells while causing less damage to healt…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Mayo Clinic • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Mar 16, 2026 15:24 UTC
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Blood test could spare cancer patients harsh radiation
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study is testing if a simple blood test can help doctors personalize radiation treatment for people with HPV-related throat cancer. The goal is to give patients just enough treatment to control their cancer while reducing harsh side effects. Researchers will assign patients …
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Mayo Clinic • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Mar 13, 2026 15:05 UTC
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New pill aims to turn immune system against tough blood cancers
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-stage study is testing a new oral medication called Q702 for patients with advanced blood cancers and rare immune cell disorders that have not responded to standard treatments. The main goals are to find the safest dose and see what side effects occur. Researchers hope…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Mayo Clinic • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Mar 12, 2026 13:52 UTC
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Proton beam vs. standard radiation: Head-to-Head test for head & neck cancer
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study compares two types of radiation therapy given after surgery for head and neck cancer. It tests whether a newer, more precise proton therapy works as well as standard X-ray therapy at keeping cancer from returning, while potentially causing fewer side effects like swall…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Mayo Clinic • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Mar 11, 2026 14:54 UTC
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Mayo clinic tests new Heart-Health weight loss program
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study is testing a new type of clinic designed to help people who have both obesity and heart disease. It will follow 60 adults for one year to see if the clinic helps them lose weight, improve their diet and fitness, and reduce stress. The goal is to see if this combined ap…
Sponsor: Mayo Clinic • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Mar 10, 2026 12:53 UTC
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Cancer trial aims to slash radiation time and side effects
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study is testing whether a shorter, lower-dose course of radiation therapy works as well as the standard, longer course for treating slow-growing non-Hodgkin lymphoma. The main goal is to see if the shorter treatment causes fewer immediate side effects while still controllin…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Mayo Clinic • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Mar 10, 2026 12:53 UTC
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New cancer pill targets tumor growth enzyme in first human trial
Disease control Recruiting nowThis is the first study in people testing a new oral drug called MTI-301 for advanced solid cancers that have spread or cannot be removed by surgery. The main goal is to find the highest safe dose and understand the drug's side effects in 42 patients whose cancers have not respon…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Mayo Clinic • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Mar 09, 2026 14:26 UTC
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Can a handheld device help heal hearts after an attack?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study is testing whether a handheld stress-relief device, used alongside standard cardiac rehab, can improve blood vessel health and lower future heart disease risk in people who recently had a heart attack. Researchers will compare 100 participants using the device daily fo…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Mayo Clinic • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Mar 06, 2026 15:37 UTC
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Blood cleanse trial offers new hope for tough bladder cancers
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study is for people with advanced bladder or urinary tract cancer that has spread and stopped responding to standard treatments. Researchers want to see if a procedure called therapeutic plasma exchange—which filters certain proteins from the blood—can help patients respond …
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Mayo Clinic • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Mar 04, 2026 15:30 UTC
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Zapping spots to keep cancer drugs working
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study is for people with metastatic breast cancer whose current medication is working well but who have a few new spots of cancer growth. Researchers want to see if using very precise, high-dose radiation on just those few spots can control them, allowing patients to safely …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Mayo Clinic • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Mar 04, 2026 15:30 UTC
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Mayo clinic tests whether extra surgery step improves hip dysplasia outcomes
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study aims to determine if adding a minimally invasive camera procedure (hip arthroscopy) during standard hip dysplasia surgery leads to better pain relief and function compared to the standard surgery alone. Researchers will enroll 106 patients aged 15-55 with hip dysplasia…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Mayo Clinic • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Mar 04, 2026 15:30 UTC
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App aims to bring brain tumor care home
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study is testing whether a mobile app can help deliver and monitor treatment for adults with glioma brain tumors from home. The goal is to improve access to specialized care for patients who live far from major cancer centers or face other barriers. Participants will use the…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Mayo Clinic • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Mar 04, 2026 15:29 UTC
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AI takes on cancer: robot vs. human in prostate radiation showdown
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study is testing whether a computer program called RapidPlan can create radiation treatment plans for prostate cancer that are as safe and effective as plans made by human experts. It will enroll 108 men to see if the AI-generated plans cause similar or fewer serious side ef…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Mayo Clinic • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Mar 02, 2026 15:28 UTC
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Tiny heart implant tested to ease common heart failure
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study is testing a small device called a Coronary Sinus Reducer in people with a specific type of heart failure where the heart pumps normally but still causes symptoms like shortness of fatigue. The goal is to see if the implant improves blood flow to the heart muscle. Rese…
Sponsor: Mayo Clinic • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Mar 02, 2026 15:26 UTC
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New radiation therapy battle: which treatment fights bone cancer best?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study compares three different approaches for treating pelvic bone cancers (sarcomas) to see which one works best. Researchers are testing carbon ion radiation therapy against traditional surgery and proton radiation therapy. They want to find out which treatment gives patie…
Sponsor: Mayo Clinic • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Mar 02, 2026 15:25 UTC
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Sound waves target prostate cancer, aim to spare men from surgery
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study is testing whether a minimally invasive procedure using focused ultrasound waves can safely destroy prostate cancer tumors. The treatment, guided by MRI imaging, aims to control cancer while helping men avoid surgery and maintain their urinary and sexual function. Rese…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Mayo Clinic • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Feb 27, 2026 15:20 UTC
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Mayo clinic tests new blood flow devices to spot dangerous clots
Diagnosis Recruiting nowThis study aims to test two investigational devices that measure blood flow in leg veins to help detect deep vein thrombosis (DVT). Researchers will enroll 500 participants who recently had an ultrasound to check for blood clots. The study compares measurements from an air-filled…
Sponsor: Mayo Clinic • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Apr 01, 2026 18:41 UTC
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Mayo clinic tests sharper MRI to spot arthritis damage
Diagnosis Recruiting nowThis study is testing a new type of MRI scan to see if it can better detect bone damage in the hands of people with inflammatory arthritis. Researchers will compare the new scan to standard MRI and X-ray images. The goal is to improve the accuracy of diagnosis and help doctors be…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Mayo Clinic • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Apr 01, 2026 14:43 UTC
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New heart scan could revolutionize how doctors detect and track amyloidosis
Diagnosis Recruiting nowThis study is testing a new type of heart scan called magnetocardiography (MCG) to see if it can better detect and monitor amyloidosis, a disease where abnormal proteins build up in organs. Researchers will enroll 500 adults with amyloidosis to compare the new MCG scan against st…
Sponsor: Mayo Clinic • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Apr 01, 2026 14:43 UTC
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New sound wave test could improve bladder diagnosis
Diagnosis Recruiting nowThis study is testing a new, non-invasive ultrasound method to see if it can accurately measure bladder muscle function. The goal is to provide a better, more comfortable way to diagnose conditions like overactive bladder and help select treatments for enlarged prostate. Particip…
Sponsor: Mayo Clinic • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Apr 01, 2026 14:43 UTC
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New imaging tech aims for more accurate breast biopsies
Diagnosis Recruiting nowThis study is testing a new imaging method called molecular breast imaging (MBI) to see if it can better guide doctors when taking a biopsy sample from a suspicious breast lump. The goal is to improve accuracy, especially for lumps that are hard to see with standard ultrasound or…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Mayo Clinic • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Apr 01, 2026 14:42 UTC
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Your voice may hold clues to hidden heart and lung disease
Diagnosis Recruiting nowThis study aims to see if changes in a person's voice can help detect pulmonary hypertension, a serious lung and heart condition. Researchers will analyze voice recordings from 7,000 patients who are already scheduled for heart ultrasound tests at Mayo Clinic. The goal is to dete…
Sponsor: Mayo Clinic • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Apr 01, 2026 14:42 UTC
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Mayo clinic hunts for better cancer warning signs in pancreatic cysts
Diagnosis Recruiting nowThis study aims to find better ways to tell if a pancreatic cyst is at high risk of becoming cancer. Researchers will collect blood, stool, and fluid samples from 800 people with concerning pancreatic cysts. They will compare these new test results to see which ones most accurate…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Mayo Clinic • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Apr 01, 2026 14:41 UTC
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Smartwatch AI could catch heart damage in cancer survivors early
Diagnosis Recruiting nowThis study is testing whether smartwatch technology and artificial intelligence can reliably monitor heart function in people who have survived lymphoma or sarcoma. Researchers want to see if these wearable devices can detect early signs of heart problems caused by cancer treatme…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Mayo Clinic • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Apr 01, 2026 14:41 UTC
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Mayo clinic tests 'Smart' scan to illuminate hidden pancreatic tumors
Diagnosis Recruiting nowThis study is testing a new type of PET/CT scan to see if it can create clearer pictures of pancreatic cancer. The scan uses a special tracer that attaches to specific cells found in and around tumors. Researchers hope this method will help doctors better diagnose and plan treatm…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Mayo Clinic • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Mar 31, 2026 12:12 UTC
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Mayo clinic tests breakthrough scanner to see heart disease like never before
Diagnosis Recruiting nowThis study is testing whether a new type of CT scanner can take clearer pictures of the heart to help doctors better understand the severity of coronary artery disease. Researchers will compare images from the new scanner to standard scans in 450 patients already scheduled for he…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Mayo Clinic • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Mar 31, 2026 12:12 UTC
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Simple swab could spot silent Women's cancers early
Diagnosis Recruiting nowThis study aims to develop a new test to detect endometrial, ovarian, and cervical cancers. Researchers are looking for chemical markers in vaginal fluid and blood samples from over 3,000 women. The goal is to create a less invasive way to find these cancers earlier, when they ar…
Sponsor: Mayo Clinic • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Mar 31, 2026 12:11 UTC
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New bladder cancer test aims for more accurate Pre-Surgery staging
Diagnosis Recruiting nowThis study is testing a new method to determine how deep bladder cancer has spread before a patient undergoes major surgery to remove the bladder. Researchers will use an ultrasound to guide a small needle to take a tissue sample from the bladder tumor. They will compare the resu…
Sponsor: Mayo Clinic • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Mar 31, 2026 12:10 UTC
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Swallow a sponge, skip the scope? new test aims to spot cancer early
Diagnosis Recruiting nowThis study is testing whether a simple 'sponge-on-a-string' device, swallowed like a pill, can accurately detect Barrett's esophagus and early esophageal cancer. It aims to provide a less invasive alternative to endoscopy for screening people at risk. The research will measure ho…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Mayo Clinic • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Mar 30, 2026 14:33 UTC
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Mayo clinic tests simple blood test that could spot cancer early
Diagnosis Recruiting nowThis study aims to establish normal ranges for a new cancer screening test that analyzes DNA in blood and urine. Researchers will collect samples from 10,000 healthy volunteers without known cancer to determine what test results look like in people without the disease. The goal i…
Sponsor: Mayo Clinic • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Mar 30, 2026 14:33 UTC
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Mayo clinic tests AI heart monitor to catch silent valve disease
Diagnosis Recruiting nowThis study is testing whether artificial intelligence (AI) can help doctors find two common heart problems—aortic stenosis and diastolic dysfunction—more easily. Researchers will use the AI to analyze routine heart tests (ECGs) from 2,000 adults aged 60 and older. If the AI flags…
Sponsor: Mayo Clinic • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Mar 30, 2026 14:33 UTC
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AI vs. pancreatic cancer: new screening program aims to catch deadly disease earlier
Diagnosis Recruiting nowThis study is testing whether a new screening program using artificial intelligence (AI) can help detect pancreatic cancer earlier in people at high risk. Researchers will enroll 100 adults aged 50-85 who have recently developed diabetes and have a high risk score for pancreatic …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Mayo Clinic • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Mar 30, 2026 14:32 UTC
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New scan aims to spot returning brain tumors, could reduce unnecessary surgeries
Diagnosis Recruiting nowThis study is testing a new type of brain scan to see if it can better tell the difference between a brain tumor that has come back and side effects from previous treatment. It involves 25 adults with high-grade glioma who are already scheduled for brain surgery. Researchers will…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Mayo Clinic • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Mar 30, 2026 14:29 UTC
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Swallow this sponge instead of a scope? new test aims to spot esophageal cancer risk
Diagnosis Recruiting nowThis study is testing a simple, swallowable sponge device called Cytosponge as an easier way to screen for Barrett's esophagus, a condition that can lead to esophageal cancer. The goal is to see if this non-invasive test, which collects cells from the esophagus, can accurately id…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Mayo Clinic • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Mar 30, 2026 14:28 UTC
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Simple blood test could spot cancer early, mayo clinic study aims to prove it
Diagnosis Recruiting nowThis study is testing a new approach to detect cancer early using simple blood and urine tests. Researchers want to see if these tests can accurately find cancer and even identify where in the body it started. The study will involve 6150 people, including those with and without c…
Sponsor: Mayo Clinic • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Mar 27, 2026 12:40 UTC
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New scan could spare prostate cancer patients unnecessary surgery
Diagnosis Recruiting nowThis study is testing a new type of imaging scan to see if it can accurately tell whether prostate cancer has spread to nearby lymph nodes. If successful, this scan could help doctors decide which patients truly need to have their lymph nodes removed during prostate cancer surger…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Mayo Clinic • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Mar 27, 2026 12:40 UTC
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New 3D ultrasound aims for sharper picture of cancer spread
Diagnosis Recruiting nowThis early study is testing a new 3D ultrasound imaging technology to see if it can better evaluate lymph nodes in people with breast cancer. Researchers want to know if this 3D method is more accurate than standard 2D ultrasound at telling if a lymph node is cancerous or benign.…
Phase: EARLY_PHASE1 • Sponsor: Mayo Clinic • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Mar 27, 2026 12:39 UTC
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Could a 15-Minute scan revolutionize breast cancer detection?
Diagnosis Recruiting nowThis Mayo Clinic study is testing a new type of breast ultrasound to see if it can better find breast cancer and check if treatment is working. It involves 550 adult patients who either have a suspicious breast lump needing a biopsy or have been diagnosed with breast cancer and a…
Sponsor: Mayo Clinic • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Mar 27, 2026 12:39 UTC
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New exercise scan could pinpoint hidden heart failure
Diagnosis Recruiting nowThis study is testing whether a special type of MRI scan done during exercise can help doctors better diagnose, understand, and predict risks for a common form of heart failure. Researchers will compare the scan results in 400 people: those with heart failure, those with shortnes…
Sponsor: Mayo Clinic • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Mar 27, 2026 12:39 UTC
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New scan aims to spot elusive brain tumors
Diagnosis Recruiting nowThis study is testing a new combined PET/MRI scan to find small pituitary tumors that regular MRI scans can't detect. It involves up to 5 adults with hormone disorders caused by these tumors, but whose current scans are unclear. The goal is to see if this new scan can accurately …
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Mayo Clinic • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Mar 27, 2026 12:38 UTC
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New ultrasound could replace invasive liver pressure test
Diagnosis Recruiting nowThis study is testing whether a special ultrasound technique can accurately detect high blood pressure in the veins leading to the liver, a condition called portal hypertension. Researchers want to see if this non-invasive method works as well as the current standard test, which …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Mayo Clinic • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Mar 25, 2026 14:09 UTC
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Simple stomach fluid test could predict newborn breathing crisis
Diagnosis Recruiting nowThis study aims to develop a test to predict which newborns will need prolonged breathing support. Researchers will analyze a small sample of stomach fluid routinely collected after birth from 500 babies born at 32 weeks or later. The goal is to create a tool that helps doctors i…
Sponsor: Mayo Clinic • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Mar 24, 2026 12:02 UTC
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New scan could spot hidden heart damage before It's too late
Diagnosis Recruiting nowThis study is testing whether PET scans can detect early, hidden heart inflammation in cancer patients receiving immunotherapy drugs. Researchers want to see if these scans can identify patients at risk for developing serious heart complications before symptoms appear. The study …
Sponsor: Mayo Clinic • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Mar 24, 2026 12:02 UTC
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Mayo clinic tests AI to spot pelvic cancers faster and more clearly
Diagnosis Recruiting nowThis study is testing new AI-powered image processing techniques to see if they can make MRI scans for pelvic cancers faster and produce clearer pictures. It will involve 60 adults who are already scheduled for scans to check for prostate or endometrial cancer. The goal is to see…
Sponsor: Mayo Clinic • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Mar 23, 2026 15:18 UTC
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Scientists test new MRI tech for clearer prostate pictures
Diagnosis Recruiting nowThis study is testing whether new technical improvements to MRI machines can create clearer pictures of the prostate. The goal is to improve both scans that use a contrast dye and those that don't, potentially leading to better diagnosis. Up to 1,000 adult participants will have …
Sponsor: Mayo Clinic • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Mar 23, 2026 15:18 UTC
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New scan could spot Crohn's scarring before It's too late
Diagnosis Recruiting nowThis study is testing a new type of PET scan to see if it can detect early scar tissue (fibrosis) in the small bowel of people with Crohn's disease. Researchers want to know if this scan can spot scarring before it causes a stricture, which is a dangerous narrowing of the intesti…
Phase: EARLY_PHASE1 • Sponsor: Mayo Clinic • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Mar 23, 2026 15:18 UTC
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Glowing dye lights up Kids' tumors for surgeons
Diagnosis Recruiting nowThis study is testing a special fluorescent dye called pafolacianine to see if it helps surgeons better identify and remove solid tumors in children and teenagers during cancer surgery. The dye is injected before surgery and glows under a special infrared camera, aiming to make c…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Mayo Clinic • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Mar 23, 2026 15:17 UTC
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Sharper ultrasound aims to spot ovarian cancer earlier
Diagnosis Recruiting nowThis study is testing a new type of ultrasound imaging to see if it can better evaluate growths on or near the ovaries. The goal is to improve the ability to tell if a growth is cancerous before a patient has surgery. Researchers will enroll 40 women who are already scheduled for…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Mayo Clinic • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Mar 23, 2026 15:17 UTC
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Mayo clinic tests 3D ultrasound to spot breast cancer better
Diagnosis Recruiting nowThis study is testing a new 3D ultrasound imaging method to see if it can improve the diagnosis of breast masses. Researchers will enroll 125 adult women who have a solid breast lesion and are scheduled for a biopsy. They will compare the new 3D images to standard 2D ultrasound i…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Mayo Clinic • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Mar 23, 2026 15:15 UTC
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Mayo clinic tests 'Sound Touch' imaging to spot thyroid cancer
Diagnosis Recruiting nowThis study is testing new ultrasound imaging techniques that use sound waves to measure tissue stiffness and movement. Researchers want to see if these methods can better identify which thyroid nodules are cancerous and which are benign, potentially reducing unnecessary biopsies.…
Sponsor: Mayo Clinic • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Mar 18, 2026 14:40 UTC
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New scan could replace risky biopsies for lung transplant patients
Diagnosis Recruiting nowThis study is testing whether a simple lung ultrasound can safely detect rejection or infection in lung transplant patients, without needing invasive biopsies. Researchers will compare ultrasound results to the standard biopsy procedure in 90 adult transplant recipients who feel …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Mayo Clinic • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Mar 16, 2026 15:24 UTC
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Surgeons test 'Live' imaging to pinpoint elusive brain tumors
Diagnosis Recruiting nowThis study is testing a new ultrasound imaging technique used during surgery to help surgeons better see and remove pituitary tumors. The goal is to more accurately identify the tumor tissue while leaving healthy pituitary tissue alone, which could lead to better surgical results…
Sponsor: Mayo Clinic • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Mar 13, 2026 15:05 UTC
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Mayo clinic tests High-Tech scanner that could replace MRI for rectal cancer
Diagnosis Recruiting nowThis study is testing whether a new type of CT scanner can determine how far rectal cancer has spread as accurately as MRI scans. Researchers will compare images from the new scanner against standard MRI results in 120 adults with rectal cancer. The goal is to see if this technol…
Sponsor: Mayo Clinic • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Mar 11, 2026 14:54 UTC
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New scan could spot hidden thyroid cancer better
Diagnosis Recruiting nowThis study is testing a new type of PET/CT scan using a tracer called F-18 TFB to see if it can find recurrent or spreading thyroid cancer more accurately than current standard scans. Researchers will enroll 24 adults with papillary or follicular thyroid cancer who are already sc…
Sponsor: Mayo Clinic • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Mar 09, 2026 14:25 UTC
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Mayo clinic tests 'Twinkling' marker to improve breast cancer node detection
Diagnosis Recruiting nowThis early-stage study is testing a new type of biopsy marker designed to be easier for surgeons to see on ultrasound scans during breast cancer operations. The marker is placed in a cancerous lymph node before treatment and is meant to help guide surgeons to the correct node for…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Mayo Clinic • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Mar 02, 2026 15:21 UTC
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Hormone shot could sharpen prostate cancer scans, find hidden disease
Diagnosis Recruiting nowThis study is testing if a short course of hormone-blocking pills can make prostate cancer cells 'light up' more brightly on a special imaging scan. The goal is to help doctors see smaller or hidden areas of cancer that have spread, particularly to lymph nodes, in men with high-r…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Mayo Clinic • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Feb 18, 2026 14:06 UTC
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Mayo clinic launches free colon cancer screening program to fight health disparities
Prevention Recruiting nowThis study aims to reduce colon cancer disparities by providing free at-home screening tests and education to Black and underserved communities in Phoenix. Participants receive a simple stool test kit, complete a health questionnaire, and get support navigating follow-up care if …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Mayo Clinic • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Apr 01, 2026 14:42 UTC
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Stronger neck, safer head? new device aims to shield hockey brains
Prevention Recruiting nowThis study is testing a special neck-training device to see if it can help prevent concussions in young hockey players. Researchers will measure if using the device improves neck strength and brain function in 60 healthy players. The goal is to see if a stronger neck can better p…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Mayo Clinic • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Mar 31, 2026 12:11 UTC
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Could longer fasting make common procedures safer for millions on popular Weight-Loss drugs?
Prevention Recruiting nowThis study aims to find a safer way to prepare patients taking GLP1 drugs (like Ozempic or Wegovy) for an upper endoscopy. Researchers are testing if having patients fast for a longer period before the procedure reduces leftover stomach contents, which lowers the risk of breathin…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Mayo Clinic • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Mar 25, 2026 14:07 UTC
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Your phone could stop you from falling after a heart event
Prevention Recruiting nowThis study is testing whether adding a home-based balance and strength exercise program, delivered through a smartphone app, to standard cardiac rehab helps people feel more confident, function better, and reduces their risk of falling. Researchers will compare two groups: one do…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Mayo Clinic • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Mar 23, 2026 15:15 UTC
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Saving fatherhood: freezing hope for boys before cancer treatment
Prevention Recruiting nowThis study offers an experimental procedure to freeze and store testicular tissue from boys (ages 0-17) who are about to undergo cancer treatments like chemotherapy or radiation that have a high risk of causing permanent infertility. The goal is to preserve the tissue so it might…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Mayo Clinic • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Mar 20, 2026 14:48 UTC
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Drug trial aims to stop Body's attack after Life-Saving transplant
Prevention Recruiting nowThis study is testing if a drug called ibrutinib can prevent chronic graft-versus-host disease (GVHD) in patients who have received a donor stem cell transplant. GVHD is a serious condition where the donor's immune cells attack the patient's body. The trial will enroll 40 adults …
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Mayo Clinic • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Mar 20, 2026 14:48 UTC
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Gene test aims to stop bad drug reactions before they start
Prevention Recruiting nowThis study is testing whether a genetic test can help prevent harmful side effects from common medications. Researchers will give the test to some primary care patients before they start a new prescription to see if it helps doctors choose safer drugs or doses. The goal is to red…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Mayo Clinic • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Mar 17, 2026 13:09 UTC
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Common aspirin may block postpartum breast cancer risk
Prevention Recruiting nowThis study is testing whether taking a daily low-dose aspirin can reduce inflammation in breast tissue, which might help prevent breast cancer in women who have recently had a baby. It involves 100 women under age 45 who have given birth within the last 10 years and need a breast…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Mayo Clinic • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Mar 17, 2026 13:08 UTC
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Can Pre-Surgery workouts speed recovery from leg cancer surgery?
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study is testing whether a personalized exercise program before surgery helps people with soft tissue sarcoma in the leg recover better. Patients receive standard radiation and surgery, but half also do special exercises for 8 weeks beforehand. The goal is to see if this 'pr…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Mayo Clinic • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Apr 01, 2026 18:41 UTC
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Can a beetroot nightcap improve your sleep and lower blood pressure?
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study is testing whether taking a beetroot-based supplement at night can help people sleep better and improve heart and blood vessel health. Researchers will measure changes in sleep quality, daytime sleepiness, and blood pressure in healthy adults. The goal is to see if thi…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Mayo Clinic • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Apr 01, 2026 14:45 UTC
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Virtual stress relief reaches rural cancer patients
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study is testing whether an online mindfulness program can help reduce stress and anxiety in cancer patients who live in rural Minnesota, where mental health services are harder to access. The program teaches techniques to help manage stress from home. Researchers will measu…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Mayo Clinic • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Apr 01, 2026 14:43 UTC
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New hand surgery technique aims to prevent thick, painful scars
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study is testing a new surgical method to see if it reduces scarring and other complications for people with Dupuytren's contracture who are having trigger finger surgery. Researchers want to know if removing a specific cord in the palm, instead of just cutting it, leads to …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Mayo Clinic • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Apr 01, 2026 14:43 UTC
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Cancer care comes home: study tests if home treatment beats clinic visits
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study is testing whether cancer patients prefer to receive their standard drug treatments at home instead of in a clinic. Researchers want to see if home-based care reduces the burden of travel and improves treatment satisfaction and quality of life for patients. A specializ…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Mayo Clinic • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Apr 01, 2026 14:41 UTC
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Virtual reality offers escape for cancer patients
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis small pilot study is testing whether using virtual reality (VR) is a safe and helpful way to improve the mental well-being of cancer patients during treatment. Researchers want to see if relaxing VR experiences, like walking through a forest or swimming with dolphins, can re…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Mayo Clinic • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Apr 01, 2026 14:41 UTC
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Zapping spine to ease agony of shattered nerves
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study is observing whether a device that delivers high-frequency electrical stimulation to the spinal cord can reduce chronic nerve pain in the arm. It will follow 20 adults with severe brachial plexus injuries who are already scheduled to receive this implant. Researchers w…
Sponsor: Mayo Clinic • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Apr 01, 2026 14:41 UTC
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VR headsets may soothe chronic stomach pain
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study is testing whether using virtual reality (VR) can help reduce stomach pain and other digestive symptoms in people with functional dyspepsia. Researchers at Mayo Clinic will have 30 participants use VR to see if it eases symptoms like abdominal pain, nausea, bloating, a…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Mayo Clinic • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Apr 01, 2026 14:41 UTC
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Numbing the scalp: could a simple injection stop migraines for months?
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study is testing whether blocking several nerves in the scalp with a numbing medicine and a steroid can stop a migraine attack in progress and prevent future ones for several months. Researchers are comparing blocking just two nerves to blocking up to ten nerves to see which…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Mayo Clinic • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Mar 31, 2026 12:12 UTC
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New program aims to ease pain for breast cancer survivors on medication
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study is testing a special pain management program designed to help breast cancer survivors who experience joint and muscle pain as a side effect of their hormone-blocking medication. The program uses counseling and coping techniques to reduce pain, improve mood and thinking…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Mayo Clinic • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Mar 31, 2026 12:12 UTC
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New hope for phantom pain: doctors try numbing the 'Good' leg
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study is testing if a pain-relieving injection (like Lidocaine) around the sciatic nerve in a person's healthy leg can reduce hard-to-treat phantom or residual limb pain in their amputated leg. Researchers at Mayo Clinic are recruiting 20 adults with lower limb amputation wh…
Phase: PHASE4 • Sponsor: Mayo Clinic • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Mar 31, 2026 12:12 UTC
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Can a pacific island root ease the burnout crisis in nursing?
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study is testing whether taking a dietary supplement called kava extract can help reduce stress and feelings of burnout in nurses. Researchers at Mayo Clinic will enroll 200 surgical nurses to see if kava lowers the stress hormone cortisol and improves their mood, sleep, and…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Mayo Clinic • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Mar 31, 2026 12:12 UTC
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Can simple breathing exercises ease teen mental health struggles?
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study is testing whether a structured breathing practice is a practical and acceptable way to help teenagers with anxiety and depression. It involves 40 teens, ages 12-17, from both rural and non-rural areas. The main goal is to see if the breathing program is easy to use an…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Mayo Clinic • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Mar 31, 2026 12:12 UTC
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Can a headband beat talk therapy for sleep? mayo clinic tests new device
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis Mayo Clinic study is testing if a wearable headband that uses gentle sound therapy (Acoustic Resonance Therapy) can help people with chronic insomnia as much as the current standard treatment, which is a type of talk therapy called CBT-I. The study will enroll 60 adults with…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Mayo Clinic • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Mar 31, 2026 12:12 UTC
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Mayo clinic tests new breath treatment for long COVID's debilitating brain fog
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis Mayo Clinic study is testing if breathing controlled mixtures of air with slightly less oxygen and more carbon dioxide can help people with Long COVID who have 'brain fog.' Researchers will measure changes in brain blood flow, heart rate, and cognitive test scores to see if …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Mayo Clinic • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Mar 31, 2026 12:12 UTC
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Could a Fasting-Mimicking diet shield cancer patients from harsh treatment side effects?
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis small pilot study from the Mayo Clinic is testing whether a specific, low-calorie diet can help reduce the side effects that cancer patients often experience during immunotherapy. The diet, which includes soups, bars, and teas, is designed to mimic the effects of fasting. Re…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Mayo Clinic • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Mar 31, 2026 12:12 UTC
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Cancer radiation study aims to reduce painful side effects
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study compares two types of radiation therapy given after surgery for cervical or endometrial cancer to see which causes fewer short-term side effects. Researchers want to know if proton radiation causes less bowel and bladder irritation than standard intensity-modulated rad…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Mayo Clinic • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Mar 31, 2026 12:11 UTC
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Phone coaching and gentle home exercises aim to fight cancer fatigue
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study is testing whether a home-based program can help reduce fatigue and improve quality of life for older adults living with multiple myeloma. Participants will follow a gentle daily activity plan that includes mindfulness, flexibility, and walking, while also receiving we…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Mayo Clinic • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Mar 31, 2026 12:10 UTC
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Fuzzy stocking aims to speed recovery after amputation
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis small pilot study is testing whether a special type of compression stocking, called a 'Fuzzy Wale' stockinet, can help people heal better after a below-the-knee amputation due to poor leg circulation. Researchers will compare it to the standard compression stocking to see if…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Mayo Clinic • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Mar 30, 2026 14:35 UTC
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Could common pills quiet a debilitating cough?
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study is testing if two existing medications, duloxetine and amitriptyline, can reduce the frequency and severity of chronic cough in people with interstitial lung disease (ILD). It will involve about 25 participants who will try different doses of the medications or a place…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Mayo Clinic • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Mar 30, 2026 14:34 UTC
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Music instead of meds? headphones tested to cut sedation in knee surgery
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study is testing whether using noise-canceling headphones with music or a movie can help patients need less sedation medication during knee replacement surgery. Researchers will compare patients who use the headphones to those who don't to see if it reduces the amount of sed…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Mayo Clinic • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Mar 30, 2026 14:34 UTC
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Phone support aims to ease burden for transplant caregivers
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study is testing whether regular phone coaching sessions can help caregivers of patients waiting for a heart or lung transplant. The goal is to reduce the stress of caregiving and increase the caregiver's confidence in managing their role. The study will enroll about 30 prim…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Mayo Clinic • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Mar 30, 2026 14:34 UTC
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Could a common herb ease the exhaustion of cancer?
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study aims to see if American ginseng can help reduce the severe fatigue that many cancer patients experience, whether they are currently on treatment or not. It will compare ginseng capsules to a placebo (a dummy pill) in 160 adults with solid tumors who report significant …
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Mayo Clinic • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Mar 30, 2026 14:34 UTC
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VR headsets aim to soothe mysterious chest pain
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis small Mayo Clinic study is testing whether using virtual reality (VR) can help improve symptoms for people with non-cardiac chest pain. Researchers want to see if the VR treatment is practical and acceptable to patients before planning a larger trial. They will also check if…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Mayo Clinic • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Mar 30, 2026 14:34 UTC
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Drug combo could offer new mothers relief from debilitating epidural headaches
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study is testing whether a combination of two existing drugs (neostigmine and glycopyrrolate) can effectively treat severe headaches that sometimes occur after an epidural procedure during childbirth. The goal is to help new mothers avoid needing a more invasive treatment ca…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Mayo Clinic • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Mar 30, 2026 14:34 UTC
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Old drugs, new hope for nagging coughs that Won't quit
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study is testing if two existing medications, duloxetine and amitriptyline, can reduce how often people with a hard-to-treat chronic cough need to cough. It will involve 50 participants who have had a persistent cough for over a year. The study will carefully compare differe…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Mayo Clinic • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Mar 30, 2026 14:33 UTC
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Can simple breathing exercises cure healthcare burnout?
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis Mayo Clinic study is testing whether structured breathing exercises can help reduce burnout, stress, anxiety, and depression in healthcare workers. The research will follow 40 clinical care professionals who use a mobile app to practice breathing techniques. The main goal is…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Mayo Clinic • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Mar 30, 2026 14:33 UTC
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Ancient mushroom tested as relief for cancer treatment side effects
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study is testing whether Reishi mushroom extract can help reduce fatigue and joint pain in breast cancer patients taking aromatase inhibitor medications. 80 participants will take either the extract or a placebo for four weeks, then switch, to see which helps more. The goal …
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Mayo Clinic • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Mar 30, 2026 14:32 UTC
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New anesthesia combo may calm Kids' Post-Surgery confusion
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study aims to see if a specific combination of anesthesia drugs (sevoflurane with dexmedetomidine) is better at preventing post-surgery confusion and agitation in young children than a standard drug (isoflurane). It will involve 400 children aged 2-7 having common surgeries …
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Mayo Clinic • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Mar 30, 2026 14:32 UTC
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Radiation vs. shots: new battle for arthritis pain relief
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis Mayo Clinic study is testing whether low-dose radiation therapy works better than steroid injections for reducing pain and improving hand function in people with hand osteoarthritis. Researchers will enroll 165 participants aged 50+ who have significant hand pain. The study …
Phase: PHASE4 • Sponsor: Mayo Clinic • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Mar 30, 2026 14:32 UTC
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Could a common drug calm racing hearts in POTS?
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study is testing whether a medication called pyridostigmine can help people with Postural Tachycardia Syndrome (POTS). POTS causes symptoms like a racing heartbeat, dizziness, and fatigue when standing up. Researchers will compare the drug to a placebo (inactive pill) in 50 …
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Mayo Clinic • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Mar 30, 2026 14:32 UTC
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New nasal spray tested for quick migraine relief
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study is testing how well and how safe a nasal spray called zavegepant works for quickly treating migraine attacks. It is for people who are already taking certain daily or monthly medications to prevent migraines. Researchers want to see if the spray relieves headache pain …
Phase: PHASE4 • Sponsor: Mayo Clinic • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Mar 30, 2026 14:31 UTC
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Headband meditation trial aims to ease stress and boost sleep
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study is testing whether using a guided meditation headband and app can help people sleep better, feel less stressed, and improve their mood and thinking skills. Researchers at Mayo Clinic are enrolling 40 U.S. adults to try the meditation program at home. The goal is to see…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Mayo Clinic • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Mar 30, 2026 14:31 UTC
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Mayo clinic tests lifestyle changes to fight debilitating migraines
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study is testing a new lifestyle and behavior program to help manage chronic migraine. Researchers will enroll 60 adults who have had chronic migraine for at least a year to see if the program is practical and acceptable. The main goals are to check if people can stick with …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Mayo Clinic • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Mar 30, 2026 14:30 UTC
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Breathing easier at home: new program aims to help those with scarred lungs
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study is testing whether a home-based exercise and coaching program can help people with progressive lung scarring diseases feel better and be more active. It compares the home program to usual medical care. The goal is to see if making rehabilitation more accessible improve…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Mayo Clinic • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Mar 30, 2026 14:30 UTC
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Could a simple neck stretch help people cut down on itch medication?
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis small pilot study from Mayo Clinic is testing whether using a home neck traction device can help people with nerve-related itching reduce their need for certain medications. The study will enroll 12 adults who have persistent itching on their scalp, arms, or upper back and a…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Mayo Clinic • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Mar 30, 2026 14:30 UTC
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Heart surgery pain relief: a simple pill vs. an IV drip?
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study is testing if giving methadone as a pill before surgery works as well as giving it through an IV during surgery to control pain afterward. It involves 100 adults having planned heart surgery. The main goal is to see which method better reduces the need for strong paink…
Phase: PHASE4 • Sponsor: Mayo Clinic • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Mar 30, 2026 14:29 UTC
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Mind over gut: can hypnosis ease your stomach troubles?
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study is testing whether a series of digital hypnotherapy sessions can help reduce common stomach symptoms like pain, bloating, and nausea. Researchers will enroll 100 adults with these symptoms and randomly assign them to either receive the hypnotherapy program or an educat…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Mayo Clinic • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Mar 30, 2026 14:29 UTC
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New hope for aching thumbs: study tests gentler injection to ease arthritis pain
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study aims to see which type of injection works better for reducing pain from moderate to severe thumb base arthritis: a common steroid shot or an anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) shot. Researchers will compare pain relief, hand function, and grip strength in 240 adults. The g…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Mayo Clinic • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Mar 30, 2026 14:28 UTC
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Phone app turns family caregivers into At-Home therapists for chemo pain
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study is testing whether a phone app can teach family caregivers safe massage techniques to help cancer survivors manage long-term nerve pain and numbness caused by chemotherapy. The goal is to see if this at-home care can reduce symptoms for patients and make caregivers fee…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Mayo Clinic • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Mar 30, 2026 14:28 UTC
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Finger-Pressure therapy tested to calm cancer Patients' nerves
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study is testing whether acupressure, a technique using finger pressure on specific body points, can help reduce anxiety in people receiving chemotherapy for cancer. Researchers will compare real acupressure to a 'sham' version in 78 adult cancer patients who report signific…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Mayo Clinic • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Mar 30, 2026 14:28 UTC
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VR headsets may ease gut pain in new IBS study
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study is testing whether adding virtual reality (VR) relaxation therapy to a standard IBS medication (linaclotide) helps people feel better than just taking the medication alone. Researchers will compare two groups: one gets the real VR program, and the other gets a fake (sh…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Mayo Clinic • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Mar 30, 2026 14:28 UTC
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Can breathing exercises ease the burden of serious illness?
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study is testing whether a daily routine of guided breathing exercises can improve brain health and mental well-being. It is enrolling patients with multiple sclerosis or certain cancers, as well as their caregivers, to see if the practice reduces symptoms like fatigue, anxi…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Mayo Clinic • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Mar 30, 2026 14:28 UTC
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New combo therapy tested for stubborn IBS symptoms
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis Mayo Clinic study is testing if adding the medication mirtazapine to a low-FODMAP diet helps people with IBS-D feel better than using the diet alone. The low-FODMAP diet avoids certain hard-to-digest carbs. Researchers want to see if the combination reduces abdominal pain, d…
Phase: EARLY_PHASE1 • Sponsor: Mayo Clinic • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Mar 30, 2026 14:28 UTC
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Could a hormone ease a paralyzed stomach?
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis early-stage study is testing whether a low dose of growth hormone can help relieve the difficult symptoms of gastroparesis, a condition where the stomach empties too slowly. It will involve 10 adults whose symptoms have lasted over 6 months and have not improved with standar…
Phase: EARLY_PHASE1 • Sponsor: Mayo Clinic • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Mar 30, 2026 14:28 UTC
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Zapping ear nerves to stop the spins: new hope for dizziness sufferers
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study is testing whether a gentle, non-invasive electrical stimulation device worn on the ear can help reduce chronic dizziness. Researchers at Mayo Clinic will enroll 60 adults who have experienced persistent dizziness for at least three months. Participants will use the de…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Mayo Clinic • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Mar 27, 2026 12:40 UTC
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Foam injection offers hope for shrinking painful cysts
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study is observing whether injecting a special foam into large, painful cysts can help people with inherited polycystic kidney or liver disease. Researchers will follow 100 patients for about a year to see if the procedure reduces pain, shrinks the cysts, and improves their …
Sponsor: Mayo Clinic • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Mar 27, 2026 12:40 UTC
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Could stronger breathing muscles help people with heart failure exercise better?
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study is testing if adding special breathing muscle exercises to standard cardiac rehab helps people with heart failure. Researchers want to see if this combined training improves blood flow to the legs and makes breathing easier during exercise. The study will involve 70 ad…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Mayo Clinic • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Mar 27, 2026 12:40 UTC
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Virtual support groups aim to help cancer patients 'Live Fully'
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study is testing whether online group therapy sessions can help cancer patients cope with the stress and emotional challenges of their diagnosis and treatment. Researchers want to see if these virtual meetings improve patients' psychological flexibility, reduce distress, and…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Mayo Clinic • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Mar 27, 2026 12:39 UTC
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Could a popular Weight-Loss shot also cool hot flashes and turn back the clock?
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis Mayo Clinic study is testing if tirzepatide (a medication approved for weight loss) can reduce the frequency and severity of bothersome hot flashes in postmenopausal women with obesity. It will also check if the drug affects measures of biological aging and heart health. The…
Phase: PHASE4 • Sponsor: Mayo Clinic • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Mar 27, 2026 12:39 UTC
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New app aims to bridge support gap for black breast cancer survivors
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study is testing a mobile app designed to support Black women after breast cancer treatment. The app provides culturally tailored educational materials and resources to help survivors manage their health and access follow-up care. Researchers want to see if using this digita…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Mayo Clinic • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Mar 27, 2026 12:38 UTC
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Less steroid, same relief? study tests lower doses for arthritic knees
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study is testing whether a lower dose of steroid injection works as well as the standard dose for relieving knee arthritis pain and improving function. The research focuses on obese patients with knee osteoarthritis who are already planning to get a steroid injection. Doctor…
Phase: PHASE4 • Sponsor: Mayo Clinic • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Mar 25, 2026 14:09 UTC
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Doctors test drug to stop uncontrollable shaking during childbirth
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study aims to find the best dose of a medication called dexmedetomidine to stop shivering in women having planned C-sections. Researchers will enroll 40 women who experience moderate to severe shivering during their procedure. They will test different doses to find the one t…
Phase: PHASE4 • Sponsor: Mayo Clinic • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Mar 25, 2026 14:09 UTC
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New nerve surgery aims to restore feeling after mastectomy
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study is testing whether a special nerve graft surgery can restore nipple sensation for breast cancer patients having a nipple-sparing mastectomy. Researchers want to see if patients are willing to join a study comparing standard surgery to surgery with the nerve graft. They…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Mayo Clinic • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Mar 25, 2026 14:08 UTC
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Brain-Sensing headband aims to soothe cancer Survivors' anxiety and sleepless nights
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis small, early study is testing whether a wearable headband that guides meditation can help breast cancer survivors manage anxiety and insomnia. Forty participants who report these symptoms will use the headband at night and for short daily meditations over 8 weeks. The main g…
Phase: EARLY_PHASE1 • Sponsor: Mayo Clinic • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Mar 25, 2026 14:08 UTC
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Seaweed vs. chemo fatigue: can a natural supplement help?
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study is testing whether a dietary supplement called fucoidan, derived from brown seaweed, can help prevent or reduce the severe fatigue that often comes with chemotherapy. It will involve 34 adults with gastrointestinal or gynecological cancers who are starting a specific t…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Mayo Clinic • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Mar 24, 2026 12:02 UTC
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Mayo clinic tests AI to help people hear better in noisy places
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study is testing whether a new artificial intelligence feature in hearing aids can help people hear and understand speech better, especially in noisy environments. It will involve 500 people with hearing loss, including those who don't use hearing aids, those who do, and peo…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Mayo Clinic • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Mar 24, 2026 12:02 UTC
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Steroid shot could ease agony after kidney stone surgery
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study is testing if adding a steroid medication (prednisone) to standard pain medicine helps people feel better after surgery to remove kidney stones. Researchers will enroll 90 adults who are having this surgery and getting a temporary internal tube called a stent. They wil…
Phase: PHASE4 • Sponsor: Mayo Clinic • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Mar 24, 2026 12:02 UTC
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Virtual reality goggles target Crohn's pain
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis small pilot study from the Mayo Clinic is testing whether using virtual reality (VR) headsets can help reduce abdominal pain in people with Crohn's disease who still have pain even when tests show their inflammation is under control. About 15 participants will use a VR heads…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Mayo Clinic • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Mar 24, 2026 12:01 UTC
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Common spine surgery complication targeted in new drug trial
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study is testing if a medication called tamsulosin can help patients urinate normally after spine surgery. It aims to reduce the need for catheters, lower the risk of infections, and shorten hospital stays. The trial is enrolling 20 adults undergoing specific types of spine …
Phase: PHASE4 • Sponsor: Mayo Clinic • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Mar 24, 2026 12:01 UTC
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Can stronger breathing muscles help lung transplant patients breathe easier?
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study is testing whether training the muscles used for breathing can help people recover after a lung transplant. Researchers will work with 30 lung transplant patients to see if this training improves their exercise ability and quality of life. The goal is to find better wa…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Mayo Clinic • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Mar 23, 2026 15:29 UTC
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Cancer surgery pain relief: spinal shot vs. IV medication
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study compares two different approaches to managing pain after surgery for gynecologic cancers. Researchers want to see if methadone given through an IV works as well as hydromorphone given as a spinal injection. The trial involves 140 patients undergoing abdominal surgery a…
Phase: PHASE4 • Sponsor: Mayo Clinic • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Mar 23, 2026 15:29 UTC
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Beauty boost for breast cancer survivors: study tests if skincare eases medication side effects
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study aims to see if skincare consultations can improve skin appearance and quality of life for breast cancer survivors who are starting aromatase inhibitor therapy. Researchers will enroll 25 postmenopausal women with early-stage breast cancer to track skin changes using sp…
Sponsor: Mayo Clinic • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Mar 23, 2026 15:19 UTC
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Dancing to heal: latin rhythms tested for transplant recovery
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study is testing whether participating in 12 Latin dance sessions can help people who have received a lung transplant feel better. Researchers want to see if dancing improves anxiety, depression, fear of movement, balance, and breathing. The study will enroll 52 participants…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Mayo Clinic • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Mar 23, 2026 15:19 UTC
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Spinal implant trial offers hope for debilitating chemo pain
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study is observing whether a spinal cord stimulation device can help reduce pain and improve quality of life for people suffering from long-term nerve damage caused by chemotherapy. It will follow 20 adults who have already had a successful trial with the device and have not…
Sponsor: Mayo Clinic • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Mar 23, 2026 15:19 UTC
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Can breathing exercises at home help people with chronic lung disease breathe easier?
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study is testing whether a home-based breathing training program, supported by a health coach, can help people with non-cystic fibrosis bronchiectasis. Researchers want to see if this training improves how far people can walk, how well their lungs work, and their overall bre…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Mayo Clinic • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Mar 23, 2026 15:18 UTC
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Could stronger breathing muscles help the heart?
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study is testing whether a special breathing exercise program can help people with a specific type of heart failure. Researchers want to see if strengthening the breathing muscles improves blood flow to muscles during exercise and helps people exercise longer. The study will…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Mayo Clinic • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Mar 23, 2026 15:18 UTC
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New therapy aims to ease the heavy burden of caregiver grief
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study is testing whether a short, four-session therapy can help older adults who are caring for a dying family member and experiencing severe grief. Researchers want to see if this therapy can reduce distressing grief symptoms both before and after their loved one passes awa…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Mayo Clinic • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Mar 23, 2026 15:16 UTC
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Gut feeling: could yogurt and kimchi heal the mind after ICU?
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study is testing whether eating more fermented foods like yogurt, kimchi, and sauerkraut can help people recover mentally and emotionally after a life-threatening illness like severe COVID-19. Researchers want to see if this diet improves gut health, reduces inflammation, an…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Mayo Clinic • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Mar 23, 2026 15:15 UTC
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AI helps patients preserve their life stories to ease distress
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis Mayo Clinic study is testing whether a new AI-assisted program is practical and helpful for people with serious illness. The program guides patients through creating a personal life story document with a trained helper, aiming to reduce emotional and existential distress. Re…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Mayo Clinic • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Mar 23, 2026 15:15 UTC
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Can exercise before cancer treatment help patients recover faster?
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study is testing whether a personalized exercise program in the weeks before CAR-T cell therapy can help older adults with recurrent multiple myeloma. Researchers want to see if this 'prehabilitation' improves patients' physical strength, fitness, and quality of life both be…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Mayo Clinic • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Mar 23, 2026 15:15 UTC
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New nerve wrap aims to protect Men's quality of life after prostate surgery
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study is testing whether wrapping delicate nerves with a special protective tissue during prostate cancer surgery can help men recover better. The goal is to see if this wrap can reduce common side effects like erectile dysfunction and urinary incontinence after the operatio…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Mayo Clinic • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Mar 23, 2026 15:14 UTC
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Brain implant tweak could ease sleepless nights for Parkinson's patients
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study is testing whether adjusting the settings on a deep brain stimulation implant can help improve sleep for people with Parkinson's disease who have severe insomnia. Researchers will enroll 10 participants who already have the implant and see if stimulating a different br…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Mayo Clinic • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Mar 19, 2026 14:56 UTC
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Mayo clinic tests digital pain coach to help cancer survivors avoid opioid risks
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests a digital coaching program called ASCENT to help cancer survivors manage their pain better. Participants receive personalized guidance from health coaches and learn pain management techniques through phone or video calls. The goal is to improve pain control while…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Mayo Clinic • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Mar 18, 2026 14:41 UTC
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New program aims to help young cancer survivors rebuild their lives
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study is testing whether a 6-week online support group curriculum helps young adult cancer survivors (ages 18-39) improve their quality of life after treatment ends. Participants attend virtual group sessions led by social workers to learn coping skills and connect with peer…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Mayo Clinic • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Mar 18, 2026 14:40 UTC
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Can talk therapy help melanoma survivors thrive?
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study aims to understand the daily life and emotional well-being of people in the first two years after treatment for advanced melanoma. It will also test if a specific type of talk therapy (CBT-C) can help reduce cancer-related stress and improve quality of life. The resear…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Mayo Clinic • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Mar 17, 2026 12:55 UTC
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Virtual art sessions tested to ease trauma for young cancer survivors
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study is testing whether a virtual art therapy program can help young adult cancer survivors cope with emotional challenges like anxiety and depression. Researchers want to see if this online approach is practical and helpful for participants aged 18-25. The program involves…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Mayo Clinic • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Mar 11, 2026 14:53 UTC
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Can writing songs ease the pain? teens with sickle cell test music therapy
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study is testing whether a songwriting activity can help teenagers with sickle cell disease feel less anxious and better manage their emotions. Researchers want to see if participants find the creative process practical, enjoyable, and helpful for their mental well-being. Th…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Mayo Clinic • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Mar 10, 2026 12:53 UTC
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Custom 3D-Printed breast forms aim to improve life after mastectomy
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study is testing whether custom-made, 3D-printed breast prostheses can improve comfort and satisfaction for people who have had a mastectomy and did not have breast reconstruction. Researchers will create personalized prostheses using 3D scans and compare them to traditional…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Mayo Clinic • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Mar 09, 2026 14:26 UTC
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Robot takes on human massage therapist in mayo clinic study
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests whether people find an electronic massage machine practical and satisfying compared to a human massage therapist. Twenty participants will receive both types of massage in random order. Researchers want to know if the machine is a feasible alternative to professi…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Mayo Clinic • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Mar 02, 2026 15:21 UTC
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New shot aims to block rib pain for days after nose job
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study is testing whether a long-acting numbing medicine (EXPAREL®) works better than the standard shot (XYLOCAINE®) to reduce pain after surgeons remove a piece of rib cartilage for nasal surgery. Researchers will enroll 60 people having this specific surgery and measure the…
Phase: PHASE4 • Sponsor: Mayo Clinic • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Mar 02, 2026 15:21 UTC
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Digital hope for chronic pain: app aims to ease suffering in Under-Resourced communities
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study is testing whether a smartphone app can help Black and LGBTQ+ adults better manage their chronic pain. Researchers want to see if using the app is practical and helpful for 300 people who have had pain for at least 3 months that interferes with daily life. The app teac…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Mayo Clinic • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Feb 27, 2026 15:18 UTC
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Scientists probe why blood cancer patients get more infections
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study aims to understand how two related blood conditions—monoclonal B-cell lymphocytosis (MBL) and chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL)—affect the bone marrow's ability to produce cells that fight infections. Researchers will compare blood and bone marrow samples from 50 peop…
Sponsor: Mayo Clinic • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Apr 01, 2026 18:41 UTC
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Scientists hunt for Cancer's 'Fingerprint' in blood and spit
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study aims to find biological markers, or 'fingerprints,' in blood and saliva that can tell when a person has HPV-related throat cancer and when they don't. Researchers will collect samples from 440 people with and without head and neck cancers to compare. The goal is to dis…
Sponsor: Mayo Clinic • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Apr 01, 2026 18:41 UTC
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Implanted 'Tap' could unlock brain tumor secrets
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study is testing the safety and practicality of placing a small, permanent device called an Ommaya reservoir during brain tumor surgery. The device, placed under the scalp, allows doctors to easily collect spinal fluid multiple times after surgery. The goal is to use these r…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Mayo Clinic • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Apr 01, 2026 18:41 UTC
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Massive 30,000-Person hunt for early pancreatic cancer clues
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study aims to find better ways to detect pancreatic cancer early, when it's easier to treat. Researchers will follow 30,000 people who are at high risk for the disease due to family history, genetic mutations, or certain pancreatic cysts. The study involves collecting blood …
Sponsor: Mayo Clinic • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Apr 01, 2026 18:40 UTC
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Scientists scan brains to unlock mystery of progressive speech loss
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study aims to understand how a progressive speech disorder called apraxia of speech changes the brain over time. Researchers at Mayo Clinic will use repeated MRI and PET scans on 50 participants to see how brain changes relate to worsening speech and language skills. The goa…
Phase: PHASE4 • Sponsor: Mayo Clinic • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Apr 01, 2026 14:43 UTC
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Hospital rooms that watch and listen to protect cancer patients
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study is testing special hospital rooms equipped with sensors, cameras, and microphones to monitor cancer patients. The goal is to see if this technology can spot early signs of problems like confusion, falls, or sleep issues before they become serious. Researchers hope this…
Sponsor: Mayo Clinic • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Apr 01, 2026 14:43 UTC
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Sleep Apnea's hidden gender gap: mayo clinic investigates
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study aims to understand how untreated obstructive sleep apnea affects blood pressure control differently in men versus women. Researchers will measure blood pressure, artery stiffness, and nervous system activity in 60 adults with sleep apnea. The goal is to gather knowledg…
Sponsor: Mayo Clinic • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Apr 01, 2026 14:43 UTC
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Could a simple vitamin boost help fight prostate cancer?
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study aims to understand how common low vitamin D levels are in Black men with prostate cancer and to see if taking vitamin D supplements can improve their immune system function. Researchers will enroll 220 participants with a history of prostate cancer, give them vitamin D…
Phase: EARLY_PHASE1 • Sponsor: Mayo Clinic • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Apr 01, 2026 14:43 UTC
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Researchers ask: do men understand their genetic cancer risk?
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study aims to understand how men at risk for prostate cancer comprehend genetic testing information. Researchers will recruit 90 African American and rural White men to watch an educational video and participate in discussions. The goal is to see if the video improves their …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Mayo Clinic • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Apr 01, 2026 14:43 UTC
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Mayo clinic launches registry to unlock secrets of rare skin condition
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study aims to gather information to better understand Extramammary Paget's Disease (EMPD), a rare skin condition affecting the genital and anal areas. Researchers will collect data, tissue samples, and swabs from 100 women with EMPD to learn about treatment outcomes, long-te…
Sponsor: Mayo Clinic • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Apr 01, 2026 14:43 UTC
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Mayo clinic launches major study to unlock secrets of sinonasal cancer
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study aims to better understand the journey of patients with sinonasal cancer. Researchers will follow 200 patients to track survival rates, cancer recurrence, and how treatments affect daily life and well-being. They will also analyze tumor tissue to learn about the genetic…
Sponsor: Mayo Clinic • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Apr 01, 2026 14:42 UTC
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Bringing cancer care home: study tests new model for black men
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study explores whether providing cancer care at home is a practical and preferred option for Black men with advanced prostate cancer. Researchers want to understand if home care can reduce healthcare disparities and improve quality of life. The study involves surveys, interv…
Sponsor: Mayo Clinic • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Apr 01, 2026 14:42 UTC
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Doctors test scans to spot heart trouble before it starts
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis small pilot study aims to see if using special heart scans (CT and MRI) can help predict which patients might develop heart muscle weakness after surgery to fix a leaky heart valve. Researchers will enroll 30 adults with severe mitral valve leakage who are scheduled for robo…
Sponsor: Mayo Clinic • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Apr 01, 2026 14:42 UTC
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Genetic sleuthing aims to catch blood cancers before they start
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study aims to find people at risk for developing blood cancers and bone marrow failure syndromes before they get sick. Researchers will use advanced genetic testing on blood, bone marrow, and saliva samples from up to 2,000 participants. The goal is to identify early warning…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Mayo Clinic • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Apr 01, 2026 14:42 UTC
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Researchers investigate hidden sleep problems and heart health in somali community
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis Mayo Clinic study aims to understand how common undiagnosed sleep problems are in healthy Somali American adults. Researchers will measure participants' sleep and blood pressure over 24 hours to see if poor sleep is linked to higher blood pressure. The goal is to gather know…
Sponsor: Mayo Clinic • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Apr 01, 2026 14:42 UTC
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Mayo clinic launches major study on complex aneurysm surgery outcomes
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study aims to collect detailed information about how patients recover after open surgery for complex aortic aneurysms. Researchers will follow 150 patients at Mayo Clinic for up to five years after their operations, tracking their quality of life, complications, and overall …
Sponsor: Mayo Clinic • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Apr 01, 2026 14:42 UTC
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Scientists use MRI to 'See' Brain's electrical activity
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study aims to develop better MRI methods to map electrical properties in the brain. It involves 120 participants, including healthy volunteers and people with a type of brain tumor called glioma. The goal is to improve how doctors can see and understand brain function and he…
Sponsor: Mayo Clinic • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Apr 01, 2026 14:42 UTC
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Mayo clinic launches major study to refine heart failure diagnosis
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study aims to better understand heart and lung vessel diseases by comparing different measurement techniques. Researchers will enroll 3,000 patients who are already scheduled for a standard invasive heart pressure test. They will compare results from that test with non-invas…
Sponsor: Mayo Clinic • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Apr 01, 2026 14:41 UTC
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Scientists scan brains to unlock Ketamine's depression secret
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study aims to understand how a single dose of ketamine affects specific brain chemicals in people with depression that hasn't responded to other treatments. Researchers will use MRI brain scans and blood tests to measure changes in chemicals linked to mood, comparing them to…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Mayo Clinic • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Apr 01, 2026 14:41 UTC
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Blood test could warn breast cancer patients of chemo heart risks
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study aims to identify blood markers that can predict which breast cancer patients might develop heart problems from chemotherapy. Researchers will collect blood samples from 200 patients before and after treatment to look for genetic clues. The goal is to help doctors inter…
Sponsor: Mayo Clinic • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Apr 01, 2026 14:41 UTC
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Cancer drugs under scrutiny for potential diabetes link
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study aims to understand if common hormone therapies for breast cancer affect how the body controls blood sugar and might increase diabetes risk. Researchers will compare 66 postmenopausal women—some taking specific cancer drugs, others not—by checking their blood sugar leve…
Sponsor: Mayo Clinic • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Apr 01, 2026 14:41 UTC
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Scientists probe why insulin fails to control fat in obesity
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis early-phase study aims to understand why insulin, a hormone that normally helps control fat breakdown, doesn't work properly in people with upper body obesity. Researchers will study 64 adults, both with and without obesity, to see how specific fat cell proteins are involved…
Phase: EARLY_PHASE1 • Sponsor: Mayo Clinic • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Apr 01, 2026 14:41 UTC
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First-Ever registry launched for mysterious vitamin d disorder
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study is creating the first patient registry for people with 24-hydroxylase deficiency, a rare genetic disorder that affects vitamin D metabolism. Researchers aim to collect information from up to 600 patients and family members to better understand how the disease progresse…
Sponsor: Mayo Clinic • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Apr 01, 2026 14:41 UTC
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Scientists map the healthy heart under pressure
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study aims to understand how a healthy heart and metabolism function during rest and exercise across different ages. Researchers will measure heart pressures and energy use in 80 healthy volunteers using specialized catheters and scans. The goal is to create a detailed pictu…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Mayo Clinic • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Apr 01, 2026 14:41 UTC
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Mayo clinic investigates hidden heart risks in adults born with defects
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study aims to understand why adults who had surgery for congenital heart disease as children still develop problems like shortness of breath and irregular heartbeats later in life. Researchers will observe 300 participants with various repaired heart conditions to measure ch…
Sponsor: Mayo Clinic • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Apr 01, 2026 14:41 UTC
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Groundbreaking study aims to close cancer care gap for indigenous americans
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study aims to understand genetic factors in cancer among Indigenous American communities to improve cancer screening and treatment. Researchers will analyze tumor samples and genetic material from 300 Indigenous American adults with cancer or cancer history. The goal is to d…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Mayo Clinic • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Apr 01, 2026 14:41 UTC
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New tool aims to help lung cancer patients make better treatment choices
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study is testing whether a special communication tool helps doctors and patients with non-small cell lung cancer make treatment decisions together more effectively. The tool guides conversations about treatment options, benefits, and risks while considering each patient's pe…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Mayo Clinic • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Apr 01, 2026 14:41 UTC
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Scientists investigate if your gut holds clues to fighting brain cancer
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study aims to understand how the bacteria living in our digestive system might influence brain tumor growth and how patients respond to treatments. Researchers will collect samples like stool, blood, and saliva from 100 adults undergoing brain tumor surgery. By analyzing the…
Sponsor: Mayo Clinic • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Mar 31, 2026 12:12 UTC
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Can a probiotic pill fortify your gut wall?
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study is testing whether a specific probiotic supplement can help strengthen the gut lining in healthy adults. Researchers will give participants a common painkiller known to temporarily weaken the gut barrier, then measure if the probiotic helps protect it. The goal is to u…
Phase: EARLY_PHASE1 • Sponsor: Mayo Clinic • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Mar 31, 2026 12:12 UTC
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Can a workout boost your Body's defenses against cancer?
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study aims to understand how exercise affects the immune systems of people with slow-growing blood cancers like chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL) and indolent non-Hodgkin lymphoma. Researchers will measure immune cell activity in about 70 participants before and after a sin…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Mayo Clinic • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Mar 31, 2026 12:12 UTC
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New scan aims to see inside failing hearts
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study is testing a new type of PET scan to see if it can detect and measure scarring in the heart muscle of people with a specific kind of heart failure (HFpEF). Researchers will compare scans from 35 people with HFpEF to scans from people with another heart condition and he…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Mayo Clinic • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Mar 31, 2026 12:12 UTC
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Scientists probe brain Tumor's inner workings after surgery
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis early study aims to understand how two oral drugs affect the chemical environment inside brain tumors. Researchers will study 18 adults with a type of brain cancer called glioma who are already scheduled for surgery. After removing part of the tumor, a tiny tube will be plac…
Phase: EARLY_PHASE1 • Sponsor: Mayo Clinic • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Mar 31, 2026 12:12 UTC
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Scientists probe hidden link between fat and liver damage
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study aims to understand how inflammation in body fat is connected to liver damage and insulin resistance in people with severe obesity. Researchers will examine tissue samples from 60 participants who are already scheduled for gastric bypass surgery. The goal is to gather k…
Sponsor: Mayo Clinic • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Mar 31, 2026 12:12 UTC
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Massive 5,000-Person study aims to decode your Body's hidden microbial world
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis Mayo Clinic study aims to learn more about how the trillions of microbes living in and on our bodies are connected to our health. Researchers will collect samples from 5,000 adults to compare the microbes of healthy people with those who have various diseases. The goal is to…
Sponsor: Mayo Clinic • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Mar 31, 2026 12:11 UTC
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Your phone could help spot dangerous cancer treatment side effects
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study is testing a mobile app called Vigilant to see if it can help patients track side effects from their melanoma immunotherapy at home. The goal is to understand if remote monitoring helps catch serious side effects earlier. About 100 patients starting a specific two-drug…
Sponsor: Mayo Clinic • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Mar 31, 2026 12:11 UTC
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Scientists test new way to measure breathing muscle power
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study aims to understand how well a new ultrasound imaging technique measures diaphragm muscle strength compared to standard breathing tests. Researchers will test 24 healthy adult volunteers using both methods during different breathing exercises. The goal is to gather know…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Mayo Clinic • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Mar 31, 2026 12:11 UTC
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Patients share real stories of radiation skin side effects
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study aims to better understand the skin reactions that breast cancer patients experience during radiation therapy. Researchers will interview 20 patients about how these skin changes affect their physical comfort, emotions, and daily activities. The goal is to gather firsth…
Sponsor: Mayo Clinic • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Mar 31, 2026 12:10 UTC
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Scientists search for depression treatment clues in your RNA
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study aims to understand if changes in a person's RNA can help predict how well they will respond to antidepressant medications. Researchers will enroll 120 adults with unipolar or bipolar depression and measure their RNA alongside their treatment progress. The goal is to ga…
Phase: PHASE4 • Sponsor: Mayo Clinic • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Mar 30, 2026 14:35 UTC
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Scientists map toxic protein in rare brain disease
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study aims to better understand Progressive Supranuclear Palsy (PSP), a rare brain disorder, by measuring how much tau protein builds up in patients' brains. Researchers will use special brain scans to track 332 participants with PSP over time. The goal is to learn how tau p…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Mayo Clinic • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Mar 30, 2026 14:34 UTC
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Personalized genetics could transform breast cancer prevention for minority women
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study aims to see if adding a genetic risk score to standard breast cancer risk assessments helps African American and Hispanic women make more informed decisions about screening and prevention. Researchers will follow 50 women with elevated breast cancer risk for 10 years t…
Sponsor: Mayo Clinic • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Mar 30, 2026 14:34 UTC
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Mayo clinic hunts for blood clues to protect cancer Patients' hearts
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study aims to understand why some cancer patients develop heart problems after chemotherapy while others do not. Researchers will collect blood samples and review medical records from 1,000 patients who either experienced heart issues after treatment, are at high risk, or fi…
Sponsor: Mayo Clinic • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Mar 30, 2026 14:34 UTC
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Mayo clinic launches major study to decode breast cancer risk from benign tissue
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study aims to better understand why some women with benign breast conditions develop cancer later. Researchers will analyze tissue samples, mammograms, and genetic information from 4,500 women who had benign breast biopsies. The goal is to identify patterns that predict futu…
Sponsor: Mayo Clinic • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Mar 30, 2026 14:34 UTC
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Tiny catheter in brain surgery could unlock secrets of tumors
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study is testing a tiny catheter placed during brain surgery to collect fluid from the tumor area. The goal is to find chemical markers in the fluid that could help doctors better understand, diagnose, and monitor brain tumors in the future. The procedure is done during a pa…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Mayo Clinic • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Mar 30, 2026 14:33 UTC
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Scientists probe hidden hormone effects in diabetes
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study aims to understand how a common diabetes drug (liraglutide) and blood sugar control affect a specific hormone (GLP-1) produced inside the pancreas. Researchers will compare these effects in 60 people with Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes who use insulin. The goal is to learn…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Mayo Clinic • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Mar 30, 2026 14:33 UTC
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Scientists gather clues to unravel rare blood cell diseases
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study aims to better understand a group of rare diseases called histiocytic disorders by collecting health information and samples from patients. Researchers will analyze blood and tissue to identify genetic patterns and potential targets for future treatments. The study is …
Sponsor: Mayo Clinic • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Mar 30, 2026 14:33 UTC
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Scientists probe why some seniors get stronger than others
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study aims to understand why some older adults benefit more from strength training than others. Researchers will measure how 300 sedentary adults aged 65+ respond to a supervised weightlifting program. The goal is to identify biological factors that explain differences in im…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Mayo Clinic • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Mar 30, 2026 14:33 UTC
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Scientists hunt for the 'Keto Cholesterol' gene
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study aims to understand why some people experience a large spike in 'bad' cholesterol (LDL) when they start a ketogenic diet. Researchers at Mayo Clinic are recruiting 100 adults who have had this reaction to see if specific genetic differences are the cause. The goal is to…
Sponsor: Mayo Clinic • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Mar 30, 2026 14:33 UTC
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New scan could reveal hidden heart damage
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study is testing a new type of MRI scan to see if it can safely and effectively measure how stiff the heart muscle is in people with cardiac amyloidosis. Researchers will compare scans from about 20 patients who have this condition to scans from healthy people. The goal is t…
Sponsor: Mayo Clinic • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Mar 30, 2026 14:33 UTC
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Scientists trace a Nutrient's path inside healthy bone marrow
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis is a small pilot study to test a new research method. It aims to see how healthy bone marrow cells use a nutrient called glutamine for energy. The study involves 20 healthy volunteers and compares two different lab techniques. The goal is to gather basic knowledge, not to tr…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Mayo Clinic • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Mar 30, 2026 14:33 UTC
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Scientists probe hidden link between pain meds and breathing power
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis Mayo Clinic study aims to understand how opioid pain medications affect the diaphragm muscle's ability to generate force during breathing. Researchers will measure diaphragm stiffness using ultrasound in 69 adults having lower extremity orthopedic surgery. The study seeks to…
Phase: PHASE4 • Sponsor: Mayo Clinic • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Mar 30, 2026 14:32 UTC
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Could throat cancer signal hidden health risks for partners?
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study aims to understand if women diagnosed with HPV-positive throat cancer, or the female partners of these patients, have a higher chance of also having high-risk HPV infections or related conditions in the genital area. It will observe 154 participants, who will complete …
Sponsor: Mayo Clinic • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Mar 30, 2026 14:32 UTC
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Scientists grow Mini-Livers from patient bile to crack disease code
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study aims to better understand Primary Sclerosing Cholangitis (PSC), a serious liver disease, and related cancers. Researchers will collect bile samples from 300 people with and without PSC during routine medical procedures. They will use these samples to grow tiny 3D liver…
Sponsor: Mayo Clinic • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Mar 30, 2026 14:32 UTC
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Mayo clinic launches massive biobank to crack the code on rare liver diseases
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study is creating a large collection of blood, saliva, stool, and other samples from people with rare liver diseases and healthy volunteers. The goal is to help researchers better understand diseases like Primary Sclerosing Cholangitis (PSC) and Primary Biliary Cholangitis (…
Sponsor: Mayo Clinic • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Mar 30, 2026 14:32 UTC
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Virtual avatar aims to boost diversity in cancer trials
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study is testing whether a virtual community health educator—a photo-realistic digital guide—can help more cancer patients and their caregivers get referred to clinical trials. It focuses on increasing participation from groups that are often underrepresented in research. Th…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Mayo Clinic • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Mar 30, 2026 14:32 UTC
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Massive 100,000-Woman study aims to unlock mysteries of hormone disorder
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study aims to build a large registry of 100,000 women who have stopped having periods due to early estrogen loss, a condition called Functional Hypothalamic Amenorrhea (FHA). The goal is to better understand how common this condition is, who it affects, and its impact on wom…
Sponsor: Mayo Clinic • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Mar 30, 2026 14:31 UTC
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Scientists search for early warning signs in inherited kidney disease
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study aims to understand the role of cellular stress in early-stage autosomal dominant polycystic kidney disease (ADPKD). Researchers will enroll 40 young adults (ages 18-30) with early ADPKD and healthy volunteers to compare them. Participants will provide blood and urine s…
Sponsor: Mayo Clinic • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Mar 30, 2026 14:30 UTC
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Scientists probe Body's Cancer-Fighting cells in vaccine research
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study aims to understand how the body's immune cells respond to a new type of cancer vaccine. Researchers will collect blood samples from participants to examine how immune cells recognize and potentially fight cancer cells. The research will help scientists learn how these …
Sponsor: Mayo Clinic • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Mar 30, 2026 14:30 UTC
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Smartwatches help scientists map hidden damage after spinal injury
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study aims to better understand how spinal cord injury disrupts the body's automatic functions, like blood pressure control and sweating. Researchers will compare 69 people with spinal cord injuries to uninjured volunteers using lab tests and smartwatch monitoring at home. T…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Mayo Clinic • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Mar 30, 2026 14:29 UTC
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Sensors track recovery after major spine surgery
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study aims to understand how well people move and walk after major surgery to correct a curved spine. Researchers will use motion sensors and lab tests to measure walking speed, balance, and muscle activity in 50 patients before and after their operation. The goal is to gath…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Mayo Clinic • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Mar 30, 2026 14:29 UTC
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Massive 20,000-Person tissue bank launched to crack pancreatic disease mysteries
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study is creating a large collection of medical information and biological samples from people with various pancreatic conditions. Researchers will collect blood, saliva, leftover tissue, and survey data from up to 20,000 participants. The goal is to build a resource that he…
Sponsor: Mayo Clinic • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Mar 30, 2026 14:29 UTC
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Blood test could tell doctors if breast cancer treatment will fail
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study is testing a blood test called DiviTum®TKa to see if it can predict early whether standard hormone-based treatments for advanced breast cancer will stop working. Researchers will measure a specific marker in the blood of 100 patients with hormone-positive, HER2-negativ…
Sponsor: Mayo Clinic • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Mar 30, 2026 14:29 UTC
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Smartwatches track Kids' recovery from cancer surgery
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study aims to understand how children and their families recover from the stress of major cancer surgery. Researchers will have children and a caregiver wear smartwatches, answer questionnaires, and provide extra blood samples during routine draws to look for patterns linked…
Sponsor: Mayo Clinic • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Mar 30, 2026 14:27 UTC
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Doctors watch for blood clot risks in Kids' cancer treatment
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study aims to understand how a leukemia drug called calaspargase pegol affects the blood's ability to clot in children and young adults. Researchers will observe 15 patients aged 2-21 who are already scheduled to receive this drug as part of their standard cancer treatment. …
Sponsor: Mayo Clinic • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Mar 27, 2026 12:41 UTC
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Robot helper tested for prostate cancer support
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study is testing whether a virtual robot assistant can help Black men newly diagnosed with prostate cancer. The app provides support with healthcare navigation, emotional needs, and practical resources. Researchers want to see if patients find the virtual assistant helpful a…
Sponsor: Mayo Clinic • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Mar 27, 2026 12:40 UTC
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Scientists watch Cancer's blood supply live during surgery
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study aims to learn more about the tiny blood vessels that feed solid tumors. Researchers will use a special microscope during a patient's standard cancer surgery to see these vessels in real time. The goal is to understand how tumor blood flow works and if it relates to how…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Mayo Clinic • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Mar 27, 2026 12:39 UTC
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Scientists scan muscles to unlock secrets of back pain relief
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study aims to understand how hands-on therapy affects painful muscles in people with chronic low back pain. Researchers will use a special type of MRI scan to measure how muscle tissues move and change before and after treatment. The study compares people receiving hands-on …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Mayo Clinic • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Mar 27, 2026 12:39 UTC
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Scientists probe hidden link between sleep apnea and body fat
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study aims to understand how obstructive sleep apnea changes fat tissue and may increase the risk of heart disease and diabetes. Researchers will compare small fat samples from 120 adults with sleep apnea to samples from healthy individuals. The goal is to identify specific …
Sponsor: Mayo Clinic • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Mar 27, 2026 12:38 UTC
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Could your heartburn meds be upsetting your gut?
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study aims to understand if common heartburn medications (proton pump inhibitors) can lead to an overgrowth of bacteria in the small intestine, a condition called SIBO. Researchers will recruit 50 adults with heartburn symptoms who haven't taken these medications recently. P…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Mayo Clinic • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Mar 27, 2026 12:38 UTC
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New tool aims to help emergency doctors have tough talks about End-of-Life wishes
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study is creating and testing a decision aid tool to help emergency room doctors have better conversations with older patients about their end-of-life care preferences. Researchers are working with 230 patients aged 60+ who are at high risk for serious illness, along with th…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Mayo Clinic • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Mar 27, 2026 12:38 UTC
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Scientists track Body's hidden battle against breast cancer during treatment
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study aims to understand how the immune system reacts during standard treatments for HER2-positive breast cancer. Researchers will collect blood and tissue samples from 230 patients with stage I-IV breast cancer who are receiving or have received anti-HER2 drugs like trastuz…
Sponsor: Mayo Clinic • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Mar 27, 2026 12:38 UTC
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Scientists probe how hormone therapy reshapes the Body's engine
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study aims to understand how gender-affirming hormone therapy (GAHT) changes muscle function and metabolism in transgender and gender-diverse adults. Researchers will enroll 24 participants, some on GAHT and some not, to measure changes through exercise tests, body scans, an…
Sponsor: Mayo Clinic • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Mar 27, 2026 12:38 UTC
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Doctors probe hidden heart changes in SCAD patients
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study aims to better understand how blood flows through the smallest heart vessels in people who have experienced spontaneous coronary artery dissection (SCAD). Researchers will use a special stress test with ultrasound contrast to measure blood flow, blood pressure, and hea…
Sponsor: Mayo Clinic • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Mar 27, 2026 12:37 UTC
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Mayo clinic investigates why some cancer patients Can't get to the doctor
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study aims to understand how real-life challenges like transportation, childcare, and job status affect a patient's ability to receive care for liver and bile duct cancers. Researchers will enroll 400 adult patients to complete surveys and provide samples. The goal is to ide…
Sponsor: Mayo Clinic • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Mar 27, 2026 12:37 UTC
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Doctors test scans to predict aortic aneurysm risk
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study is testing two new imaging techniques to see if they can help doctors better understand the strength and stress in the wall of the aorta, the body's main artery. It will enroll 30 people, including those with an abdominal aortic aneurysm and those without. The goal is …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Mayo Clinic • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Mar 25, 2026 14:09 UTC
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Mayo clinic tests new blood test that screens for many cancers at once
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study aims to learn how a new blood test that screens for many types of cancer works in real-world doctor's offices. Researchers will enroll 500 adults who are getting the test as part of their regular care. They will track the test's results, its financial impact, and how i…
Sponsor: Mayo Clinic • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Mar 25, 2026 14:09 UTC
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Scientists map the Brain's 'Hunger Footprint'
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study aims to understand how the brain and gut hormones work together to make you feel full or hungry. Researchers will measure brain activity and hormone levels in 15 healthy volunteers after they experience different types of food or stomach sensations. The goal is to crea…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Mayo Clinic • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Mar 25, 2026 14:09 UTC
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Mayo clinic asks: what guided your scoliosis treatment choice?
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis is a survey study, not a treatment trial. Researchers at Mayo Clinic want to learn from the experiences of patients and families who have already made decisions about scoliosis treatment. By collecting 5,000 survey responses, they aim to understand what factors were most imp…
Sponsor: Mayo Clinic • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Mar 25, 2026 14:09 UTC
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Major study tracks how bladder cancer survivors really feel
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study aims to understand how different treatments for early-stage bladder cancer affect patients' quality of life over time. Researchers will follow 704 survivors for three years, asking them to complete surveys about their physical, emotional, and social well-being. The goa…
Sponsor: Mayo Clinic • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Mar 25, 2026 14:08 UTC
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Your phone may soon listen for heart trouble
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis Mayo Clinic study aims to find out if a simple voice recording from your smartphone can help monitor your heart health. Researchers will collect voice samples and health data from up to one million adult participants using a special app. The goal is to see if artificial inte…
Sponsor: Mayo Clinic • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Mar 25, 2026 14:08 UTC
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Silent side effect: study probes hidden hair loss from breast cancer pills
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study aims to better understand hair loss caused by hormone therapy drugs used to treat breast cancer. Researchers will follow 170 women with breast cancer who are taking different types of hormone therapy. By having patients regularly report their hair loss symptoms, the st…
Sponsor: Mayo Clinic • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Mar 25, 2026 14:08 UTC
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Brain implant trial seeks to spot seizures before they happen
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study is testing whether a deep brain stimulation implant already used for epilepsy can also accurately detect seizures as they occur. It involves 5 adults with drug-resistant epilepsy who already have the specific implant. Researchers will compare the implant's seizure read…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Mayo Clinic • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Mar 25, 2026 14:08 UTC
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Mayo clinic investigates hidden sleep disorder risks in somali community
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study aims to understand how common obstructive sleep apnea is among Somali-Americans and how it might affect heart health. Researchers will compare Somali adults with and without sleep apnea to people of other ethnic backgrounds. Participants will complete sleep studies, he…
Sponsor: Mayo Clinic • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Mar 25, 2026 14:08 UTC
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Scientists hunt for early warning signs in inherited kidney disease
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study aims to find new biological markers in blood and urine that can better show how severe early-stage autosomal dominant polycystic kidney disease (ADPKD) is. Researchers will enroll 60 young patients (ages 15-40) with early, mild disease. They will compare different mark…
Sponsor: Mayo Clinic • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Mar 25, 2026 14:08 UTC
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Can a probiotic counteract the gut side effects of common heartburn pills?
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study aims to understand if taking a specific probiotic can help maintain healthy gut bacteria in people using common acid reflux medications (PPIs). Researchers will enroll 30 healthy adults to see if the probiotic prevents medication-related changes to the microbes in thei…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Mayo Clinic • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Mar 25, 2026 14:08 UTC
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Searching for hidden heart genes in Epilepsy's deadliest mystery
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study aims to understand if people with epilepsy who are at high risk of sudden death might have an underlying genetic heart condition. Researchers are recruiting 600 adults with epilepsy or their family members to provide DNA samples for genetic testing. The goal is to iden…
Sponsor: Mayo Clinic • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Mar 25, 2026 14:07 UTC
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Scientists gather genetic blueprints to unlock future lung cancer treatments
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study aims to collect and analyze genetic information from people at moderate to high risk for lung cancer. Researchers will use tissue from standard biopsies and saliva or blood samples to build a detailed database of genetic data. The goal is to create a resource for futur…
Sponsor: Mayo Clinic • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Mar 24, 2026 12:02 UTC
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Scientists scan brains to unlock secrets of memory disorders
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study aims to better understand how Alzheimer's disease and Lewy body disease affect the brain over time. Researchers will observe 90 participants—including people with these conditions and healthy individuals—using brain scans, memory tests, and measurements of brain wave a…
Sponsor: Mayo Clinic • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Mar 24, 2026 12:02 UTC
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Mayo clinic seeks healthy hearts for groundbreaking comparison
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study aims to collect heart function data from healthy adults to serve as a comparison group for research on congenital heart disease. Researchers need 50 healthy participants who can undergo MRI scans and heart pressure measurements. The data will help doctors better unders…
Sponsor: Mayo Clinic • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Mar 24, 2026 12:02 UTC
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Scientists hunt for gut clues to mysterious blood disease
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study aims to understand if the types of bacteria in the gut are different in people with rare blood disorders like POEMS syndrome and AL amyloidosis. Researchers will compare stool samples from 240 people, including newly diagnosed patients, those in remission, and healthy …
Sponsor: Mayo Clinic • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Mar 24, 2026 12:02 UTC
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Scientists probe why belly fat Won't 'Listen' to Body's signals
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study aims to understand why fat tissue in the abdomen responds differently to the body's natural fat-burning signals in people with obesity compared to those without. Researchers will measure how fat cells release fatty acids in 24 adults with different body types. The goal…
Phase: EARLY_PHASE1 • Sponsor: Mayo Clinic • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Mar 24, 2026 12:02 UTC
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Cancer patients record messages of hope in mayo clinic dignity study
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis Mayo Clinic study explores how sharing messages of wisdom and hope affects the sense of dignity in cancer patients and their caregivers. Forty participants with cancer and their caregivers will record messages about their experiences and complete surveys about dignity before…
Sponsor: Mayo Clinic • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Mar 24, 2026 12:02 UTC
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Scientists probe link between exercise and 'Chemo Brain' in young cancer survivors
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study aims to understand the connection between physical activity and memory or thinking problems (sometimes called 'chemo brain') in young adults who have finished cancer treatment. Researchers will enroll 100 survivors aged 18+ who were diagnosed between ages 15-39. Partic…
Sponsor: Mayo Clinic • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Mar 24, 2026 12:02 UTC
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Scientists probe hidden Hormone's role in early diabetes warning signs
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study aims to understand how a natural hormone called GLP-1, produced in the pancreas, affects blood sugar control in people with prediabetes. Researchers will temporarily block this hormone's action in 60 participants to measure its role in regulating insulin and glucagon. …
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Mayo Clinic • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Mar 24, 2026 12:01 UTC
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Scientists probe hormone link to Women's Alzheimer's risk
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study aims to understand if a woman's natural hormones are connected to how she ages and her risk of developing Alzheimer's disease. It will involve about 614 women aged 60 and older, who will undergo brain scans, memory tests, and physical assessments. The goal is to gather…
Phase: PHASE4 • Sponsor: Mayo Clinic • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Mar 24, 2026 12:01 UTC
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Muscle sensors track how EoE patients swallow
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study aims to better understand swallowing difficulties in people with Eosinophilic Esophagitis (EoE). Researchers will use painless surface sensors to measure muscle activity during swallowing in 30 participants—some with EoE and some healthy volunteers. The goal is to gath…
Sponsor: Mayo Clinic • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Mar 24, 2026 12:01 UTC
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Brain Stimulator's hidden effect on digestion probed
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study aims to understand how a vagus nerve stimulator (VNS), a device used to treat severe depression or epilepsy, affects how the stomach works. Researchers will measure how quickly the stomach empties and how much it expands after a meal in 16 people who already have the V…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Mayo Clinic • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Mar 23, 2026 15:27 UTC
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Scientists hunt family clues to blood cancers
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study aims to understand why certain blood and lymph cancers sometimes run in families. Researchers are enrolling families where at least two blood relatives have been diagnosed with these cancers. The goal is to learn how genetics and environmental factors might work togeth…
Sponsor: Mayo Clinic • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Mar 23, 2026 15:20 UTC
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Mayo clinic hunts Cancer's genetic secrets in new patient study
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study aims to collect genetic samples and information from cancer patients to build a research library, or biobank. Researchers will analyze DNA from blood and tumor tissue to look for genetic markers that could help understand what causes cancer. The goal is to use this inf…
Sponsor: Mayo Clinic • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Mar 23, 2026 15:19 UTC
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Mayo clinic tests anesthesia drugs to prevent dangerous allergic reactions during surgery
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study aims to find the safest concentrations of three common anesthesia drugs for skin allergy testing. Researchers will test these concentrations on 60 volunteers without drug allergies to establish reliable testing methods. The goal is to help doctors accurately identify p…
Phase: PHASE4 • Sponsor: Mayo Clinic • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Mar 23, 2026 15:19 UTC
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Scientists grow 'Living Labs' from tough breast cancers to crack treatment code
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study aims to understand why some breast cancers survive standard drug treatments before surgery. Researchers will collect leftover tissue and blood samples from about 1,000 patients whose cancer remained after initial therapy. They will use these samples to grow the cancer …
Sponsor: Mayo Clinic • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Mar 23, 2026 15:18 UTC
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Scientists probe how fats sabotage insulin in muscle cells
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study aims to understand how different types of fats delivered to the gut affect muscle cells and contribute to insulin resistance, a key problem in obesity and type 2 diabetes. Researchers will compare two fat infusions (palm oil and Intralipid) against a saline control in …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Mayo Clinic • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Mar 23, 2026 15:18 UTC
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Scientists grow 'Mini-Organs' from blood to predict chemo damage
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study aims to predict which cancer patients might experience serious side effects from their treatments. Researchers will take blood samples from 30 adult cancer patients and turn their cells into heart and nerve cells in the lab. By testing these lab-grown cells with cancer…
Sponsor: Mayo Clinic • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Mar 23, 2026 15:18 UTC
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Mayo clinic tests MRI breakthrough for more precise surgeries
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study is testing new MRI scanning methods to see if they can improve image quality and speed during MRI-guided surgical procedures. Researchers are enrolling 100 healthy volunteers or patients already scheduled for MRI-guided procedures. The goal is to determine if this new …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Mayo Clinic • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Mar 23, 2026 15:18 UTC
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Scientists hunt for genetic clues to dangerous CAR-T side effect
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study aims to understand why many patients develop low blood cell counts after receiving CAR-T therapy for certain blood cancers. Researchers will collect genetic and tissue samples from patients before and after treatment to look for inherited or acquired gene changes linke…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Mayo Clinic • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Mar 23, 2026 15:18 UTC
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Scientists probe hidden hormone battle in prediabetes
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study aims to understand how the hormones insulin and glucagon work together to control fasting blood sugar levels in people with prediabetes. Researchers will measure how the body's sugar production responds to insulin and analyze hormone patterns in 60 participants. The go…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Mayo Clinic • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Mar 23, 2026 15:18 UTC
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Scientists gather clues in blood and spinal fluid to unlock ALS mysteries
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study aims to collect blood and spinal fluid samples from people with ALS and their family members to build a research library. Researchers will use these samples in future studies to look for biological markers that could help diagnose ALS earlier or track how the disease p…
Sponsor: Mayo Clinic • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Mar 23, 2026 15:18 UTC
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Tracking body signals to predict future health risks after spinal cord injury
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis Mayo Clinic study aims to understand how the body's automatic functions like blood pressure control change after spinal cord injury. Researchers will monitor 18 people with recent or long-standing spinal cord injuries to see if these changes can predict who might develop add…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Mayo Clinic • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Mar 23, 2026 15:18 UTC
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Mayo clinic building massive 'Library' of lung samples to unlock disease secrets
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study is creating a large collection of tissue, blood, and fluid samples from patients with lung diseases like cancer or from lung transplants. The goal is to build a resource for future research to better understand what causes these diseases, how to detect them earlier, an…
Sponsor: Mayo Clinic • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Mar 23, 2026 15:17 UTC
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Listening to brain cancer: study aims to hear what patients and families really need
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study aims to understand the real-life experiences and challenges faced by people with brain cancer and those who care for them. Researchers will interview about 80 patients and their caregivers to learn about their symptoms, burdens, and what treatment outcomes matter most …
Sponsor: Mayo Clinic • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Mar 23, 2026 15:17 UTC
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Scientists probe Gut's role in Chemo's harsh side effects
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study aims to understand if changes in a person's gut bacteria are connected to the fatigue and nausea often experienced during chemotherapy for early-stage breast cancer. Researchers will collect stool and blood samples from about 70 women before and after their chemotherap…
Sponsor: Mayo Clinic • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Mar 23, 2026 15:16 UTC
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Do microscopic cancer cells in lymph nodes predict future risk?
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study aims to understand whether finding very small clusters of cancer cells in nearby lymph nodes affects the long-term outlook for patients with early-stage, low-risk uterine cancer. Researchers will follow 212 patients who have already completed standard surgery and have …
Sponsor: Mayo Clinic • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Mar 23, 2026 15:16 UTC
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New bone graft method put to the test
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study aims to gather data comparing a newer bone graft product (Avitus, taken from the shin) to the traditional method of taking bone marrow from the hip. It will enroll 12 adults who need bone graft for foot or ankle fusion surgery. Researchers will analyze the cells and gr…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Mayo Clinic • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Mar 23, 2026 15:16 UTC
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Researchers investigate mysterious stomach condition
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study aims to better understand Gastric Antral Vascular Ectasia (GAVE), a condition where blood vessels in the stomach enlarge and can cause pain, nausea, and bleeding. Researchers will measure how often these symptoms occur and how they relate to how well the stomach emptie…
Sponsor: Mayo Clinic • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Mar 23, 2026 15:16 UTC
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Mayo clinic launches major effort to solve mystery of sudden heart condition
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study aims to build a large registry of people who have experienced Spontaneous Coronary Artery Dissection (SCAD), a rare and poorly understood heart condition that can cause heart attacks. Researchers will collect medical information from up to 2500 participants to identify…
Sponsor: Mayo Clinic • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Mar 23, 2026 15:15 UTC
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Doctors' words matter: major study probes how physician behavior impacts cancer Patients' emotional pain
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study aims to understand how a doctor's behavior and other aspects of care affect emotional distress in cancer patients. Researchers will survey 5,000 adults undergoing or recently finished with radiation therapy at Mayo Clinic. The goal is to identify what specific doctor a…
Sponsor: Mayo Clinic • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Mar 20, 2026 14:48 UTC
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Scientists map immune system during leukemia fight
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study aims to understand how the immune system changes when patients with acute myeloid leukemia (AML) receive standard chemotherapy. Researchers will collect blood and bone marrow samples from 80 adults receiving treatment to analyze their immune profiles. The goal is to ga…
Sponsor: Mayo Clinic • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Mar 20, 2026 14:47 UTC
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Mayo clinic puts hearts to the test to find hidden problems
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study aims to learn if heart tests done during exercise reveal more problems than tests done at rest in people with congenital heart disease. Researchers will enroll 200 adults who are already scheduled for a standard heart catheterization procedure. The goal is to gather in…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Mayo Clinic • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Mar 20, 2026 14:47 UTC
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Scientists seek clues in blood to unlock cancer treatment mystery
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study aims to understand why some patients with advanced cancers like melanoma and lung cancer respond well to a common immunotherapy (anti-PD-1), while others do not. Researchers will collect blood samples from 500 patients to measure specific markers in immune cells during…
Sponsor: Mayo Clinic • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Mar 19, 2026 14:56 UTC
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Massive 5,000-Person hunt for pancreatic Cancer's early warning signs
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study is creating a large registry of people at high risk for pancreatic cancer to help researchers find better ways to detect the disease early. It will collect blood samples, pancreatic fluid, and medical images from 5,000 participants over ten years. The goal is to use th…
Sponsor: Mayo Clinic • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Mar 19, 2026 14:56 UTC
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Researchers investigate sleepless nights in advanced lung cancer
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study aims to find out how common insomnia is in people whose lung cancer has spread to other parts of the body. Researchers will review medical records and ask 60 participants to complete a sleep questionnaire. The goal is to better understand this specific symptom burden i…
Sponsor: Mayo Clinic • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Mar 19, 2026 14:56 UTC
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Gentle spinal zaps could unlock secrets of movement in spina bifida kids
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis Mayo Clinic study aims to understand how gentle electrical stimulation on the spine affects movement problems in children and youth with spina bifida. Researchers will test 30 participants to map how spinal nerves connect to leg muscles and measure changes in strength, coord…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Mayo Clinic • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Mar 19, 2026 14:56 UTC
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Scientists probe why exercise fails older bodies
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study aims to understand why older adults' muscles don't respond well to exercise. Researchers will examine whether inflamed body fat releases substances that interfere with muscle repair and growth after exercise. The study involves 120 younger and older adults who will und…
Sponsor: Mayo Clinic • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Mar 19, 2026 14:55 UTC
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Mayo clinic asks: which bladder surgery lets patients live better?
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study aims to understand how two different surgeries for bladder cancer affect patients' daily lives and urinary function. Researchers will compare quality of life and urinary outcomes in 1,000 patients who had either a partial or full bladder removal. The study involves pat…
Sponsor: Mayo Clinic • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Mar 18, 2026 14:41 UTC
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Community hubs aim to bridge gap in prostate cancer care for black men
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study is testing a new community-based program designed to improve prostate health education and access to services for Black men. It will set up 'Community Living Labs' at local American Legion posts in Florida, using trained community health workers to connect men with inf…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Mayo Clinic • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Mar 18, 2026 14:41 UTC
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Mapping Cancer's genetic blueprint across communities
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study aims to understand how cancer-related genetic mutations differ among various ethnic populations. Researchers will collect blood or saliva samples from 1,800 cancer patients from diverse backgrounds to identify genetic patterns. The findings could help create more perso…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Mayo Clinic • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Mar 18, 2026 14:40 UTC
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Mayo clinic probes hidden effects of spinal stimulation on blood pressure and immunity
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study aims to understand how spinal cord stimulation affects blood pressure control, heart function, and immune response in people with spinal cord injuries. Researchers will measure these body functions in 80 participants, including people with spinal cord injuries and heal…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Mayo Clinic • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Mar 17, 2026 13:09 UTC
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Mayo clinic building 'Bladder Bank' to spot cancer sooner
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study aims to collect blood and urine samples from people being evaluated for bladder cancer. Researchers will store these samples to help develop future tests that can detect bladder cancer earlier without invasive procedures. The goal is to create a resource that improves …
Sponsor: Mayo Clinic • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Mar 17, 2026 12:55 UTC
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Mayo clinic tests 'Crystal Ball' for cancer treatment success
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study aims to collect tumor tissue samples from patients with various cancers to test a new diagnostic platform called Elephas. The goal is to see how accurately this tool can predict whether patients will respond to immunotherapy treatments before they begin. Researchers wi…
Sponsor: Mayo Clinic • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Mar 16, 2026 15:26 UTC
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Scientists probe hidden effects of weight loss surgery
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study aims to understand how substantial, long-term weight loss after bariatric surgery improves the body's ability to regulate fat breakdown with insulin. Researchers will measure inflammation and fat cell function in 30 adults with severe obesity before and one year after …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Mayo Clinic • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Mar 16, 2026 15:26 UTC
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Scientists hunt genetic clues to predict uterine Cancer's return
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study aims to understand why high-risk endometrial cancer comes back after treatment. Researchers will collect blood and tissue samples from 100 patients to analyze their cancer's genetic makeup. The goal is to identify genetic patterns that might help predict recurrence and…
Sponsor: Mayo Clinic • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Mar 16, 2026 15:25 UTC
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Scientists probe MS's hidden effects on blood pressure and body control
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis Mayo Clinic study aims to understand how multiple sclerosis affects the body's automatic control systems that regulate blood pressure, heart rate, and other vital functions. Researchers will compare 13 people with MS to healthy volunteers using lab tests that measure how wel…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Mayo Clinic • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Mar 16, 2026 15:25 UTC
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Can doctors predict who gets heartburn after weight loss surgery?
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study aims to find out if doctors can predict which patients will develop new or worsening acid reflux after sleeve gastrectomy weight loss surgery. Researchers will use a special measurement tool during a routine pre-surgery scope test to take measurements of the stomach op…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Mayo Clinic • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Mar 16, 2026 15:25 UTC
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Do pain pills change the aging brain? new study investigates
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study aims to understand if taking prescription opioids for chronic pain causes changes in the brain structure of adults aged 65 and older. Researchers will enroll 200 people with ongoing knee or shoulder pain. Half will receive a real opioid pain medication for 6 weeks, and…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Mayo Clinic • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Mar 16, 2026 15:25 UTC
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Tiny brain device could unlock secrets of tumor growth
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study is testing whether a small device called an Ommaya reservoir can be safely placed during a brain tumor biopsy. The device allows doctors to collect fluid samples from around the brain over time without repeated spinal taps. Researchers hope these samples will help them…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Mayo Clinic • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Mar 16, 2026 15:25 UTC
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New ultrasound peers into wounds to predict healing
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study aims to test a new, high-resolution ultrasound that can see tiny blood vessels in the skin. Researchers want to see if images from this machine can help doctors better understand and monitor how well chronic leg and foot ulcers are healing. The study is observing 10 pe…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Mayo Clinic • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Mar 16, 2026 15:24 UTC
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Ultrasound opens Brain's barrier in tumor surgery experiment
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study aims to understand how focused ultrasound affects the area around brain tumors during surgery. Researchers will use ultrasound on parts of the tumor and nearby brain tissue, then place tiny catheters to collect fluid samples. The goal is to learn how ultrasound changes…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Mayo Clinic • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Mar 13, 2026 15:06 UTC
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Doctors probe dangerous side effect in Kids' cancer treatment
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study aims to learn how often and in which children a leukemia drug causes a dangerous buildup of ammonia in the blood. Researchers will observe 10 pediatric patients receiving the drug Rylaze®. They will track who develops this condition by checking blood ammonia levels mul…
Sponsor: Mayo Clinic • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Mar 12, 2026 13:54 UTC
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Mayo clinic builds 'Library' of breast cancer samples to fuel future research
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study aims to create a collection of blood and tissue samples from patients whose breast cancer has returned or spread. Researchers will use these samples to learn more about how the cancer changes and responds to treatments over time. The goal is to build a resource that he…
Sponsor: Mayo Clinic • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Mar 11, 2026 14:54 UTC
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Scientists scan brain fluid to unlock secrets of memory loss
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis Mayo Clinic study uses MRI scans to measure how fluid moves around the brain. Researchers want to see if fluid flow differs between healthy adults and people with conditions like Alzheimer's disease or hydrocephalus. The goal is to improve diagnosis and understanding of thes…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Mayo Clinic • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Mar 11, 2026 14:53 UTC
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Helping young cancer patients plan for their future care
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study is testing whether educational videos and guided appointments help young adults (ages 18-39) with advanced cancer have better conversations about their future medical care preferences. Researchers want to see if these tools make it easier for patients to discuss and do…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Mayo Clinic • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Mar 09, 2026 14:26 UTC
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Doctors probe healing process in Barrett's esophagus treatment
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study aims to understand how the esophagus changes during treatment for Barrett's esophagus, a condition that can lead to cancer. Researchers will measure stiffness and lining health in 10 patients receiving standard radiofrequency ablation therapy. The goal is to gather inf…
Sponsor: Mayo Clinic • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Mar 09, 2026 14:23 UTC
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Scientists probe why our fat tissue changes with age
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study aims to understand how blood flow in fat tissue differs between younger and older healthy adults. Researchers will compare 24 participants aged 18-35 with those aged 65-80, measuring blood flow before and after drinking a sugary drink and taking small fat tissue sample…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Mayo Clinic • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Mar 05, 2026 13:59 UTC
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Hidden fat around kidney may predict donor health risks
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study aims to understand if the thickness of fat surrounding a donated kidney influences the donor's future kidney function and blood pressure. Researchers will follow 100 living kidney donors for about 6 months after their surgery, measuring their fat, blood pressure, and k…
Sponsor: Mayo Clinic • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Mar 03, 2026 14:07 UTC
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Mayo clinic launches major study to map silent liver disease epidemic
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study aims to find out how many adults in Olmsted County, Minnesota, have a common liver condition called NAFLD (fatty liver disease) and its more serious form, NASH. Researchers will enroll 800 local residents to gather detailed health information and track their long-term …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Mayo Clinic • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Mar 02, 2026 15:29 UTC
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Scientists investigate if your gut bacteria could make cancer treatment more effective
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study aims to understand how the bacteria in our digestive system (gut microbiome) influence how well cancer treatments work. Researchers will collect stool and blood samples from 3,000 cancer patients undergoing treatment or stem cell transplants. By analyzing these samples…
Sponsor: Mayo Clinic • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Mar 02, 2026 15:28 UTC
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Can calming the mind boost breastmilk for tiny NICU babies?
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis Mayo Clinic study is exploring whether teaching mindfulness and meditation techniques to mothers can help them while they pump breastmilk for their premature babies in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU). Researchers will measure if these relaxation practices are linked …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Mayo Clinic • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Mar 02, 2026 15:26 UTC
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Scientists gather genetic clues in hunt for ataxia cure
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study aims to build a large collection of genetic and health information from people with inherited ataxia diseases and their family members. Researchers will enroll 1000 participants, including patients, unaffected relatives, and healthy volunteers, to create a detailed res…
Sponsor: Mayo Clinic • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Mar 02, 2026 15:21 UTC