St. Louis University
Clinical trials sponsored by St. Louis University, explained in plain language.
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New surgical treatment aims to stop bone tumors from coming back
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study is testing whether adding a bone-strengthening medication directly into the surgical site can lower the chance of a benign bone tumor returning. Researchers are comparing this new approach to the standard surgical scraping method. The goal is to see if this local treat…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: St. Louis University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Apr 01, 2026 14:41 UTC
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New gel could stop hidden infections after shoulder surgery
Prevention Recruiting nowThis study is testing whether applying an antimicrobial gel to the surgical wound during shoulder replacement surgery can reduce bacteria that might cause infections later. Researchers are comparing the gel against no gel in 60 male patients undergoing shoulder replacement. They'…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: St. Louis University • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Apr 01, 2026 14:42 UTC
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New approach aims to cut opioid use for cancer patients after surgery
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study aims to find a better way to manage pain after a specific bone-strengthening surgery for cancer patients. It will compare using a standard opioid painkiller alone versus adding a non-opioid medication called toradol. The goal is to see if the combination reduces overal…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: St. Louis University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Apr 01, 2026 22:41 UTC
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New study aims to cut opioid need after common knee surgery
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study is testing if adding a short course of a steroid pill (methylprednisolone) to standard pain medication can better control pain and reduce the need for opioid pills after ACL knee surgery. About 90 patients aged 13-50 having ACL repair will be randomly assigned to get e…
Phase: PHASE4 • Sponsor: St. Louis University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Apr 01, 2026 14:40 UTC
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Can a phone app help cancer patients feel better and use fewer pain pills?
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study is testing if using the Headspace mindfulness app can help women with endometrial or cervical cancer feel less stressed and have a better quality of life during their cancer treatment. Researchers want to see if practicing mindfulness with the app can also help reduce …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: St. Louis University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Mar 31, 2026 12:12 UTC
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Can an online course teach coaches to stop youth sports injuries?
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study is testing a web-based training course designed to teach youth sport coaches how to prevent muscle and joint injuries in their athletes. Researchers want to see if the course helps coaches learn about injury risks and feel more confident using special warm-up exercises…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: St. Louis University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Mar 23, 2026 15:15 UTC