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This study is testing whether the immunotherapy drug pembrolizumab (Keytruda) can help control advanced anaplastic thyroid cancer, a rare but very aggressive type of thyroid cancer. The trial includes 12 adults with cancer that cannot be surgically removed or has spread, and who …

This study is testing whether an investigational drug called QBS72S can shrink tumors that have spread to the brain from breast or lung cancer. It involves 21 adults with advanced cancer that has spread to the central nervous system. Researchers will measure how well the drug wor…

This study is testing whether an oral medication called acebilustat can reduce swelling and improve skin health in people with long-term arm lymphedema. 40 participants will take either the study drug or a placebo pill for 9 months, without knowing which one they receive. Researc…

This study is testing a small, permanent implant placed inside the eye to see if it can slow or stop vision loss from glaucoma. It compares the implant to a sham (fake) surgery in 54 people with moderate glaucoma. The main goal is to see if the implant helps preserve the patient'…

This study is testing whether a non-surgical brain stimulation device can help reduce seizures when used at home. Four adults with epilepsy who haven't responded well to medications will try two different stimulation durations to see which works better. The goal is to see if this…

This study is testing a special, absorbable implant to treat a specific type of knee fracture. The goal is to see if using these bio-integrative nails helps reduce pain and improve knee function. Researchers will measure outcomes like pain levels, physical ability, and healing on…

This study aims to find out which of two modern corneal transplant surgeries works better for people with Fuchs' dystrophy, a condition that clouds the clear front part of the eye. It will also test if adding a specific eye drop medication helps preserve the health of the transpl…

This study is testing whether an intensive, center-based therapy called Pivotal Response Treatment (PRT) can improve social communication skills in young children with autism. Researchers are comparing children receiving PRT to a delayed treatment group to see if the therapy help…

This study follows 1,500 patients for 10 years to compare two common treatments for blocked heart arteries: modern stent placement guided by blood flow measurements versus traditional bypass surgery. Researchers want to see if the less invasive stent procedure provides similar lo…

This study is testing if a targeted nerve block in the neck can improve blood flow to the brain in patients who have had a severe type of stroke. The procedure aims to relax tightened blood vessels in the brain, which could help protect brain function and improve recovery. Resear…

This study aims to see if a new type of brain scan (called DMI) can predict how well a treatment works for glioblastoma, an aggressive brain cancer. It will test the scan in patients who are also receiving an experimental drug (BPM31510) added to standard care. The main goal is t…

This study aims to improve how veterans with heart failure get their medications managed. It tests whether giving pharmacists extra education and feedback, and nudging primary care doctors to refer patients, leads to more frequent and better medication adjustments. The project in…

This study is testing if offering small financial rewards can help people with serious mental health conditions take their long-acting injectable medications more consistently. It involves 1000 people in Pennsylvania with schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, or similar conditions who…

This early-stage trial is testing the safety of a new, two-part treatment for adults with B-cell acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL) that has come back or is hard to treat. The treatment involves a strong chemotherapy regimen, a special stem cell transplant (Orca-T), and an infusi…

This study aimed to find out if removing the fingernail after a nailbed injury helps people heal better. It planned to look at pain, appearance, hand function, and complications in patients aged 2 and up. The trial was withdrawn before any participants were enrolled.

This early-stage study is testing the safety and side effects of a new type of immune cell therapy for adults with B-cell acute lymphoblastic leukemia that has come back or hasn't responded to other treatments. The therapy involves genetically modifying a patient's own immune cel…

This study is testing a small, slow-release implant placed inside the eye to see if it can protect vision in people with glaucoma. It compares the implant to a sham procedure in 30 participants over two years. The goal is to see if the implant safely slows down the vision loss ca…

This study is testing if telling patients and their doctors about hidden calcium deposits in the heart's arteries, found on past chest scans, helps more people start taking cholesterol-lowering medication. It involves about 230 people with known heart or blood vessel disease who …

This early-stage study is testing whether it's safe and practical to give a pill called dasatinib alongside a specialized cell therapy (Tecartus) for adults whose acute lymphoblastic leukemia has returned or hasn't responded to other treatments. The main goal is to see if patient…

This study is testing an experimental drug called VK 2019 for cancers caused by the Epstein-Barr virus, including nasopharyngeal cancer. It's for patients who have run out of standard treatment options. Researchers will measure if the drug shrinks tumors and monitor its safety an…

This study is testing whether a much shorter course of radiation, focused only on the area where the tumor was removed, is as safe and effective as the standard 6.5 weeks of whole-breast radiation. It is for women over 40 with early-stage breast cancer who had a lumpectomy. The g…

This study is testing two different remote exercise programs for older women who don't get enough physical activity. Researchers want to see if adding a smartphone-based 'citizen science' approach that helps identify neighborhood walking barriers works better than basic exercise …

This study is testing a two-part treatment for uterine leiomyosarcoma that has come back after initial treatment. First, surgeons remove all visible cancer, then wash the abdominal cavity with heated chemotherapy during the same operation. After recovery, patients receive additio…

This study is testing whether a Samsung Galaxy smartwatch can reliably detect moderate to severe obstructive sleep apnea. Researchers will compare the watch's sleep tracking data against standard sleep lab measurements in 150 adults who either have or are likely to have sleep apn…

This early-stage study aims to test the safety of a new radioactive imaging agent (111In-panitumumab) designed to help doctors see if head and neck cancer has spread to nearby lymph nodes. Researchers will compare this new method, given by injection before surgery, to the standar…

This study aimed to test a mobile app designed to help identify surgical site infections (SSI) after orthopedic surgery. It planned to compare how accurately the app could detect infections versus the standard method of manual review by healthcare providers. The study was intende…

This early-stage study is testing a new radioactive tracer called [18F]-C-SNAT4 for PET scans. The goal is to see if this tracer can safely and effectively help doctors better see and monitor lung cancer. The study will involve 20 people, including healthy volunteers and patients…

This study is testing a free online school curriculum called 'Be Vape Free' to see if it helps prevent middle and high school students from starting to use e-cigarettes. Researchers want to know if the lessons make students less likely to try vaping and change their attitudes abo…

This study is testing a program called Tap Trust to see if it helps families feel better about their home tap water. The goal is to see if this leads preschool-aged children and their parents to drink more water and fewer sugary drinks. Researchers are enrolling 100 families from…

This study tests if a program that encourages drinking water instead of sugary drinks in childcare centers and at home can help prevent obesity in young children. Researchers are working with 14 childcare centers, mostly serving low-income Latino families, to change the drinks av…

This study is testing whether switching to a whole-food, plant-based diet can help lower markers linked to cancer risk in firefighters. For 12 weeks, 120 active San Francisco firefighters will either follow this special diet or eat their usual meals. Researchers will measure chan…

This study aimed to see if telling patients and their doctors about artery calcium found during routine lung cancer scans could help prevent heart attacks, strokes, or death. It planned to compare this notification approach against standard care reminders. The trial was withdrawn…

This study is testing a free online program designed to help high school students quit vaping and using tobacco. Instead of suspending students caught using these products, schools can assign this educational curriculum. Researchers want to see if the program changes students' kn…

This study is testing whether wearing a sleeve made from a special 'bioactive' fabric helps college baseball pitchers recover faster from arm soreness after pitching in games. Researchers at Stanford University are having 13 of their own players try the sleeve. The main goal is t…

This study is testing whether a simple step-count program can help improve mental health for pregnant people experiencing depression or anxiety. Researchers will compare a group using activity trackers to a group receiving usual prenatal care. The main goal is to see if the walki…

This study is testing whether a year-long support program led by a nurse can help people with dementia and their caregivers. 200 participants from a Stanford research center are randomly assigned to receive either their usual care or usual care plus monthly phone/video sessions w…

This study is testing whether adding blood flow restriction training to standard wrist pain rehabilitation helps people recover faster. Researchers will compare two groups of 90 adults with ulnar wrist pain who have been in a cast for 4-6 weeks. One group will do standard therapy…

This study is testing if a single online class teaching pain relief skills can help reduce chronic pain for women after a cesarean delivery. It will enroll 60 women from Stanford who still have moderate to severe pain six weeks after their C-section. The main goal is to see if th…

This study is testing whether a single pain management skills class and educational materials can help improve overall recovery 12 weeks after a cesarean delivery. Researchers at Stanford University are enrolling 60 women to see if participants find the program helpful and use th…

This study is testing whether a nutritional supplement called N-acetylcysteine (NAC) can help reduce restricted and repetitive behaviors in children with autism. Researchers are measuring changes in brain chemistry and behavior to understand how NAC might work. The study is open …

This study aimed to see if a patient's mindset about their cancer and body could affect their treatment experience and quality of life. It planned to test a brief educational session designed to foster helpful mindsets in newly diagnosed patients. The goal was to see if this simp…

This study is testing whether a single dose of ketamine works better than a placebo (saltwater) for reducing chronic pain and depression. The key twist is that participants are sedated and asleep when they receive the infusion, so they won't consciously feel its effects. Research…

This study is testing whether adding a specific type of electrical stimulation during a common pain-numbing procedure (a nerve block) can make it work better. Researchers at Stanford are enrolling 82 patients having elective arm surgery to see if this method makes the numbing sta…

This study aimed to see if installing virtual windows in classrooms without real windows could improve teachers' moods. Teachers would have used the virtual windows three days a week for up to three months while reporting their mood daily. The trial was withdrawn before any teach…

This study is testing whether pregnenolone, a natural brain hormone, can help reduce irritability and sensitivity while improving social communication in people with autism. It involves 40 teens and young adults (ages 14-25) with autism who experience significant irritability. Pa…

This study aimed to test a fast-paced, non-invasive brain stimulation technique to quickly reduce suicidal thoughts in hospitalized patients with severe depression. It planned to measure changes in suicidal thinking and depression symptoms immediately after treatment. The trial w…

This study is testing whether a virtual exercise program can help people waiting for a kidney transplant get stronger and feel less tired. Researchers will compare the results of 80 participants who do the online exercise coaching to a similar group that receives general health e…

This study is testing whether a special dressing called the Neodyne embrace device can improve the look of abdominal scars after breast reconstruction surgery. It involves 30 women who have recently had this specific type of surgery. Researchers will compare the scar on one side …

This Stanford University study is testing whether a faster form of non-invasive brain stimulation can help reduce depressive symptoms in people who have both borderline personality disorder (BPD) and depression. The study compares real magnetic stimulation targeted at two differe…

This study is testing a program called Project AFECT, which provides coaching and guidance to parents right after their young child is diagnosed with autism. It aims to help parents understand the diagnosis, reduce their stress, and connect them to treatment services more quickly…

This study is testing a web-based tool designed to help women who have finished cancer treatment make decisions about having children. Researchers want to see if this digital planning aid reduces uncertainty about family building and improves quality of life. The study involves 2…

This study is testing whether a free smartphone app called Stanford SpineKeeper can help people manage chronic low back pain. Participants choose between a 28-day program focused on relaxation or increasing activity, using educational materials from trusted health organizations. …

This study is testing whether a vibrating device can help reduce pain and anxiety in children and teens during needle procedures like IV placement or blood draws. It involves about 1100 participants aged 4 and up. The goal is to see if this simple, non-drug method can make these …

This small pilot study is testing whether an iPad-based brain training program is practical and helpful for children and young adults (ages 6-21) who have had a stem cell transplant for leukemia. The main goal is to see if participants can stick with the program. Researchers will…

This study aims to discover biological and psychological markers that can predict whether a teenager with chronic musculoskeletal pain will recover after standard treatment or if their pain will persist. Researchers will collect brain scans, immune system data, and psychological …

This research study aims to understand how seizures spread in the brain and how memory works in people with epilepsy. Researchers will examine specific brain regions using special monitoring equipment already placed for medical care. The goal is to gather knowledge that could inf…

This study aims to discover biological and psychological markers that can identify people with severe, disabling chronic pain and predict who is likely to recover or continue struggling. Researchers will follow 250 adults with chronic musculoskeletal pain, measuring brain functio…

This study aims to understand how the opioid fentanyl affects brain activity and feelings of liking the drug. Researchers will use brain scans (EEG) on 20 adults already scheduled for surgery where fentanyl is part of their anesthesia. The goal is to identify a specific brain sig…

This research study aims to learn about the biological features of how chest cancers like lung cancer, thymus tumors, and mesothelioma develop and spread. Researchers will analyze blood, tumor tissue, and other fluids from about 1000 patients to look for genetic markers. The goal…

This study is testing whether a short, AI-powered educational video can help people with glaucoma perform a standard eye test more reliably. The visual field test is crucial for monitoring glaucoma but is often difficult for patients, leading to unreliable results. Researchers wa…

This study aims to understand how eating more fiber-rich foods, fermented foods, or both during pregnancy affects the mix of bacteria in a mother's gut and how that gets passed to her baby. Researchers will follow 135 healthy pregnant women and their infants for several years, co…

This Stanford University study aims to use MRI brain scans to predict which type of brain stimulation treatment will work best for people with obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD). Researchers are studying 212 adults with moderate to severe OCD who haven't improved with standard t…

This study is testing a new AI voice assistant tool to see if it can reliably collect health updates from people with heart failure. The goal is to see if talking to an AI can be an easy and accurate way for patients to share symptoms and vital signs with their care team. About 1…

This study aims to understand how much patients like certain medications given around medical procedures. Researchers will ask 100 patients to rate their liking of the medication and will also monitor their brain waves during the experience. The goal is to gather information abou…

This study aims to understand how ultrasound directed at the brain interacts with anesthesia. Researchers will test healthy volunteers to see if ultrasound changes how the brain responds to the anesthetic propofol, and if anesthesia changes ultrasound effects. Participants will r…

This study is testing whether a simple AI chatbot can help patients better understand their lens options before cataract surgery. Researchers want to see if getting a short, AI-powered explanation before a doctor's visit makes the consultation more efficient and improves patient …

This study is testing a new digital tool that lets young cancer patients and their caregivers report symptoms like pain or nausea during clinic visits. Researchers want to see if using this tool is practical and helpful for doctors and families. The goal is to gather information …

This study aimed to see if telling patients and their primary care doctors about previously unnoticed calcium buildup in heart arteries (found on old chest CT scans) would lead more people to start taking cholesterol-lowering statin medication. It focused on adults without known …

This study aims to collect tissue and blood samples from people who have received or donated bone marrow transplants for blood cancers like leukemia and lymphoma. Researchers will analyze these samples to better understand why complications happen and how to improve transplant su…

This study aims to understand the dream-like experiences people have while under light anesthesia. Healthy adult volunteers will receive two different types of sedation while researchers measure their brain waves and interview them about their experiences. The goal is to learn ho…

This study aims to understand why some people with hard-to-treat depression respond to magnetic brain stimulation while others don't. Researchers are scanning the brains of 100 veterans before, during, and after they receive this standard treatment as part of their regular care. …

This study aims to understand how two different types of exercise affect the body. Researchers at Stanford University will compare 12 weeks of high-intensity interval training (HIIT) with moderate-intensity continuous training (MICT) in 135 healthy but sedentary adults. They will…