Sheba Medical Center
Clinical trials sponsored by Sheba Medical Center, explained in plain language.
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Researchers test cutting treatment time in half for eye disease
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study aims to see if a shorter treatment course works as well as the standard one for thyroid eye disease. It will involve 40 patients who show a good early response to the medication. Researchers will compare outcomes between patients receiving 4 infusions versus the usual …
Phase: PHASE4 • Sponsor: Sheba Medical Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Apr 01, 2026 14:41 UTC
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Could algae powder slow blindness in teens?
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study is testing whether a powder made from a specific algae can help improve or preserve vision in teenagers with retinitis pigmentosa, a genetic eye disease that leads to progressive vision loss. Researchers will give participants either the algae powder or a placebo for 2…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Sheba Medical Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Mar 16, 2026 15:26 UTC
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Could a VR headset spot a brain injury? new study aims to find out
Diagnosis Not yet recruitingThis study is testing whether a special virtual reality (VR) headset can help doctors detect and monitor traumatic brain injuries (like concussions). The device shines safe, colored lights into the eyes and uses a camera to measure how the pupils react. Researchers will compare t…
Sponsor: Sheba Medical Center • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Mar 31, 2026 12:12 UTC
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New drug tested to stop dangerous bleeding in twin births
Prevention Not yet recruitingThis study is testing if a drug called carbetocin works better than the standard treatment (oxytocin) to prevent heavy, dangerous bleeding after giving birth to twins. Researchers will compare the two treatments in 120 people delivering twins to see which one better reduces blood…
Phase: PHASE4 • Sponsor: Sheba Medical Center • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Mar 23, 2026 15:19 UTC
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Simple arm position could change pregnancy blood pressure diagnosis
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study aims to understand how different arm positions affect blood pressure readings in pregnant women. Researchers will measure blood pressure in 300 pregnant women with their arms in various common positions during a single clinic visit. The goal is to determine the most ac…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Sheba Medical Center • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Apr 02, 2026 04:11 UTC
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Scientists probe Ketamine's secret: does it 'Power Up' depressed cells?
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study aims to understand how the antidepressant drug S-ketamine works by looking at its effects on mitochondria, the energy centers of cells, in people with hard-to-treat depression. Researchers will enroll 30 adults and measure markers related to cell energy in their blood …
Sponsor: Sheba Medical Center • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Mar 27, 2026 12:38 UTC