The Alfred
Clinical trials sponsored by The Alfred, explained in plain language.
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Could a menopause drug ease schizophrenia symptoms in women?
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests whether bazedoxifene, a drug that mimics estrogen, can help reduce schizophrenia symptoms in women when added to their usual antipsychotic medication. 160 women aged 18-65 with schizophrenia or related disorders will receive either bazedoxifene or a placebo daily…
Phase: PHASE4 • Sponsor: The Alfred • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:00 UTC
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Arm access may be safer for heart valve patients, major trial launches
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study tests whether using the wrist (radial artery) instead of the groin (femoral artery) as a second access point during a minimally invasive heart valve replacement (TAVI) reduces bleeding and other complications. About 542 patients will be randomly assigned to one of the …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: The Alfred • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:33 UTC