Sanford Health
Clinical trials sponsored by Sanford Health, explained in plain language.
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Zapping the brain to ease Parkinson's symptoms
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 s…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Sanford Health • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated May 01, 2026 19:26 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 medications 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 relief. The goal is to find safer ways to manage pai…
Phase: PHASE4 • Sponsor: Sanford Health • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated May 01, 2026 15:59 UTC
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Stress and history: new study aims to understand pregnancy risks for indigenous women
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at how historical trauma and everyday stress may impact pregnancy outcomes in Indigenous American women. Researchers will collect information from 80 pregnant women about their experiences and measure how their bodies respond to stress. The goal is to find new wa…
Sponsor: Sanford Health • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated May 01, 2026 19:27 UTC
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Massive study aims to catch diabetes and celiac early in 33,000 kids
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study is testing whether it's possible to screen thousands of children for type 1 diabetes and celiac disease during their normal doctor visits. Researchers will check if parents agree to the screening, if samples can be collected easily, and if results are reliable. The goa…
Sponsor: Sanford Health • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Apr 30, 2026 15:49 UTC
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5,000 athletes to help unlock ACL injury secrets
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study aims to collect movement data from 5,000 healthy athletes aged 10-65 to create a baseline of normal biomechanics. Researchers will then follow participants for 12 months to track any new ACL or other musculoskeletal injuries. The goal is to better understand injury ris…
Sponsor: Sanford Health • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Apr 29, 2026 15:02 UTC