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Clinical trials sponsored by Ohio State University, explained in plain language.
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Promising c. diff drug fails to prove benefit in small, halted trial
Disease control TerminatedThis study tested whether an extra dose of bezlotoxumab, a drug that blocks the harmful toxin made by C. diff bacteria, could help very sick patients recover after emergency colon surgery. Only 5 people took part before the study was stopped early. The goal was to see if the drug…
Phase: PHASE4 • Sponsor: Ohio State University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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Feeding tube showdown: are expensive new tubes worth it?
Knowledge-focused TerminatedThis study compared two types of feeding tubes used for long-term nutrition: standard balloon tubes and newer capsule dome tubes. The goal was to see if the more expensive capsule tubes last longer and are more cost-effective. The study planned to enroll adults needing tube feedi…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Ohio State University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:10 UTC
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Tiny study probes why clozapine beats other schizophrenia drugs
Knowledge-focused TerminatedThis study aimed to compare the effects of clozapine versus other antipsychotic medications on inflammation in people with treatment-resistant schizophrenia. Researchers measured inflammatory markers like interleukin-6 in a small group of participants. The study was terminated ea…
Phase: PHASE4 • Sponsor: Ohio State University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:07 UTC
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What makes drivers rage? simulator study explores triggers
Knowledge-focused TerminatedThis study used driving simulators to see what makes people drive aggressively or experience road rage. Researchers tested things like music, bumper stickers, and roadside trash to see if they affect driving behavior. The study included 85 adults from Ohio with valid driver's lic…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Ohio State University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:05 UTC
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New survey aims to better measure life quality in pituitary tumor patients
Knowledge-focused TerminatedThis study tested a new questionnaire called Prolac-10 to see if it can accurately measure quality of life in people with prolactinoma (a type of pituitary tumor) who are starting medical treatment. Only 8 people took part before the study was stopped early. The goal was to check…
Sponsor: Ohio State University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:02 UTC