Prisma Health-upstate
Clinical trials sponsored by Prisma Health-upstate, explained in plain language.
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New surgical wash could cut infection risk for kids with burst appendix
Disease control OngoingThis study is testing if washing the surgical area with antibiotic solution during appendix removal surgery works better than standard cleaning to prevent wound infections in children with a burst appendix. It involves 200 children aged 18 or younger who are having this type of s…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Prisma Health-Upstate • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Mar 27, 2026 12:38 UTC
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Sniff away heart failure pressure? nasal spray trial explored
Disease control TerminatedThis study aimed to test if a single dose of a nasal spray medicine (bumetanide) could quickly reduce fluid pressure in the lungs and lower blood volume in people with heart failure. It planned to involve patients who already had special implanted devices to monitor their heart p…
Phase: PHASE4 • Sponsor: Prisma Health-Upstate • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Mar 25, 2026 14:09 UTC
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Imaging study tests if new drug can remodel damaged lung arteries
Disease control OngoingThis study is testing whether an investigational drug called CS1 can improve the structure and function of small blood vessels in the lungs of people with pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH). It uses a special, non-invasive imaging scan to see if long-term use of CS1 leads to p…
Sponsor: Prisma Health-Upstate • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Mar 11, 2026 14:52 UTC