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Clinical trials sponsored by Sanford Health, explained in plain language.
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Brain zaps may ease Parkinson's movement woes
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests whether a non-invasive brain stimulation technique called tDCS can improve motor function and reduce fatigue in people with Parkinson's disease. Researchers will apply mild electrical current to the movement-control area of the brain over multiple sessions. The t…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Sanford Health • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 16, 2026 20:17 UTC
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Can Non-Narcotics replace opioids for knee surgery pain?
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study looks at whether non-narcotic pain medicines work as well as opioids for pain after knee arthroscopy. About 148 adults having knee surgery will be randomly assigned to receive either opioids or non-opioids for pain. The goal is to see if non-opioids can provide similar…
Phase: PHASE4 • Sponsor: Sanford Health • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 15, 2026 19:07 UTC
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Can historical trauma explain pregnancy risks? new study seeks answers.
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at how historical trauma and everyday stress may impact pregnancy outcomes in Indigenous American women. Researchers will gather information from 80 pregnant women about their experiences and measure how their bodies respond to stress. The goal is to understand w…
Sponsor: Sanford Health • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 15, 2026 18:55 UTC
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5,000 athletes to help unlock secrets of ACL injuries
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study aims to collect movement data from 5,000 healthy athletes aged 10 to 65 to establish a baseline of normal biomechanics. Participants will be surveyed at 6 and 12 months to track any new musculoskeletal injuries, especially ACL tears. The goal is to better understand in…
Sponsor: Sanford Health • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 11, 2026 12:09 UTC
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Can a simple blood test during checkups catch diabetes and celiac disease early?
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study is testing whether it's practical to screen thousands of children for type 1 diabetes and celiac disease during their regular doctor visits. Researchers will enroll up to 33,000 children from birth to age 6 and follow them for about 5 years. The goal is to see if paren…
Sponsor: Sanford Health • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 05, 2026 12:05 UTC