Shaare Zedek Medical Center
Clinical trials sponsored by Shaare Zedek Medical Center, explained in plain language.
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Botox for bowel leaks? small study tests new hope for kids
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis early-stage study is testing whether injecting Botox into the rectum can help children aged 4-18 who have severe, non-retentive fecal incontinence (leaking stool not caused by constipation). The 14 participants will receive one round of injections and be tracked for 15 weeks…
Phase: EARLY_PHASE1 • Sponsor: Shaare Zedek Medical Center • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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Acupuncture and massage may ease cancer treatment side effects, new study suggests
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study is testing whether adding acupuncture or touch therapies (like reflexology and shiatsu) to standard cancer care can reduce symptoms and improve quality of life. 750 adults currently undergoing cancer treatment will receive 8 weekly sessions of either acupuncture or tou…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Shaare Zedek Medical Center • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:25 UTC
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Can we predict Parkinson's decades early? new study recruits 600 participants
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study aims to find early signs of Parkinson's disease in people who carry a change in the GBA1 gene, which puts them at higher risk. Researchers will use simple, non-invasive tests to check for subtle changes in movement, thinking, sleep, and other functions that can appear …
Sponsor: Shaare Zedek Medical Center • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:25 UTC
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Cough medicine repurposed: ambroxol registry launches for rare brain diseases
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study creates a registry to collect real-world information on the safety and effectiveness of ambroxol, a common cough medicine, when used at higher doses for Gaucher disease or GBA-related Parkinson disease. Researchers aim to gather data from 300 patients worldwide who are…
Sponsor: Shaare Zedek Medical Center • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:24 UTC