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Clinical trials sponsored by The Cleveland Clinic, explained in plain language.
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Can a dietary drink help a failing heart?
Disease control OngoingThis study is testing whether a dietary supplement called a ketone ester can improve heart function in people with heart failure. Fifty participants will be randomly assigned to receive either the supplement or a placebo for 12 weeks. Doctors will use heart MRI scans to measure c…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: The Cleveland Clinic • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Apr 01, 2026 14:42 UTC
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AI-Powered 'Digital Twin' aims to reverse diabetes without drugs
Disease control OngoingThis study is testing whether a high-tech coaching app can help people with type 2 diabetes better manage their condition, potentially reducing or eliminating their need for diabetes medications. The app, called a 'Whole Body Digital Twin,' uses AI to analyze daily data on diet, …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: The Cleveland Clinic • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Apr 01, 2026 14:42 UTC
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Groundbreaking uterus transplant trial offers hope for biological motherhood
Disease control OngoingThis study is testing whether a uterus transplant from a deceased donor can allow women who cannot carry a pregnancy to have a baby. Ten participants will receive the transplant, undergo IVF, and attempt pregnancy while taking medications to prevent organ rejection. The transplan…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: The Cleveland Clinic • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Apr 01, 2026 14:42 UTC
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Could a pinch of salt be the key to better heart failure treatment?
Disease control OngoingThis study is testing if giving salt tablets by mouth helps hospitalized heart failure patients lose more fluid when they are also receiving strong IV water pills (diuretics). Researchers want to see if this approach helps patients lose more weight from excess fluid and protects …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: The Cleveland Clinic • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Apr 01, 2026 14:41 UTC
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Major heart surgery trial tests safer breathing methods
Disease control OngoingThis large study aims to find the best way to manage a patient's breathing while they are on a heart-lung bypass machine during surgery. It will compare three different ventilation strategies to see which one best reduces the risk of death and serious lung problems after the oper…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: The Cleveland Clinic • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Mar 31, 2026 12:12 UTC
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Zapping bedsores: can a gentle shock speed healing?
Disease control TerminatedThis study is testing whether adding mild electrical stimulation to standard care helps heal early-stage bedsores faster and prevents them from getting worse. It will involve about 1,100 hospitalized adults with bedsores on their lower back or buttocks. Participants will be rando…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: The Cleveland Clinic • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Mar 31, 2026 12:11 UTC
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Can lifestyle changes help control a serious Heart-Lung disease?
Disease control OngoingThis study is testing whether a specific diet and exercise program can help people with pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH) by improving how their bodies process sugar. Researchers enrolled 34 adults with PAH to see if these lifestyle changes can reduce strain on the heart and …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: The Cleveland Clinic • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Mar 30, 2026 14:33 UTC
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Brain stimulation trial aims to rebuild hand control after spinal injury
Disease control OngoingThis study is testing whether a new, non-invasive brain stimulation technique can help improve arm and hand rehabilitation for people with chronic neck-level spinal cord injuries. Researchers are combining this stimulation with specific hand training to try to 'retrain' the brain…
Phase: EARLY_PHASE1 • Sponsor: The Cleveland Clinic • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Mar 30, 2026 14:33 UTC
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Can your MS doctor see you now? major test of telehealth care
Disease control OngoingThis study tests whether regular multiple sclerosis (MS) care provided through video calls works as well as traditional in-office visits. Researchers are comparing 120 recently diagnosed adults, randomly assigning half to receive check-ups via telehealth and half to continue with…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: The Cleveland Clinic • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Mar 25, 2026 14:09 UTC
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New surgery protocol aims to protect heart and brain by tightening blood pressure control
Disease control OngoingThis pilot trial is testing whether a stricter approach to managing blood pressure during and after major surgery can reduce serious complications. It compares a 'tight management' strategy (using medications to keep blood pressure higher) against usual care in 80 high-risk patie…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: The Cleveland Clinic • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Mar 25, 2026 14:07 UTC
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Hospitals test new strategy to fight superbugs by cutting unnecessary antibiotics
Disease control OngoingThis large study aims to reduce the overuse of powerful, broad-spectrum antibiotics in adults hospitalized with pneumonia. It will test two main strategies across many hospitals: using faster diagnostic tests to identify the cause of infection, and having pharmacists review cases…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: The Cleveland Clinic • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Mar 23, 2026 15:19 UTC
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Cleveland clinic tests cheaper pills to stop weight regain after powerful shots
Disease control OngoingThis study aims to find the best way to help people maintain weight loss over the long term. It tests if switching from an initial, effective injectable medication to a cheaper oral medication works better than switching to another standard pill. The trial also focuses on a compr…
Phase: PHASE4 • Sponsor: The Cleveland Clinic • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Mar 19, 2026 14:56 UTC
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New injection aims to tame arthritis after common knee surgery
Disease control ENROLLING_BY_INVITATIONThis study is testing if a single steroid injection given during a common knee surgery can reduce joint inflammation and slow the progression of arthritis. It will involve 150 patients aged 40 and older who are having surgery for a torn meniscus. Researchers will measure pain lev…
Phase: PHASE4 • Sponsor: The Cleveland Clinic • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Mar 09, 2026 14:23 UTC
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New heart scan aims to sharpen picture of atrial fibrillation damage
Diagnosis ENROLLING_BY_INVITATIONThis study aims to test if a new type of MRI contrast dye called Gadopiclenol can create clearer pictures of scar tissue in the hearts of people with atrial fibrillation. Researchers will compare images from this new dye to those from standard dyes in 50 participants. The goal is…
Sponsor: The Cleveland Clinic • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Apr 01, 2026 14:41 UTC
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At-Home HPV test could make cervical cancer screening cheaper and easier
Diagnosis OngoingThis study is testing a new, low-cost HPV screening test called ScreenFire that women can use at home. It aims to see if this self-collected test works as well as the standard test done by a healthcare provider for detecting early signs of cervical cancer. The study involves 9,10…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: The Cleveland Clinic • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Mar 30, 2026 14:34 UTC
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New eye scanner could spot hidden disease before vision loss
Diagnosis ENROLLING_BY_INVITATIONThis study is testing a new type of microscope that measures the stiffness of the cornea, the clear front part of the eye. Researchers want to see if this tool can better detect a weakening eye disease called keratoconus at its earliest stages and help predict if someone is a goo…
Sponsor: The Cleveland Clinic • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Mar 27, 2026 12:40 UTC
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New scan could end MS misdiagnosis, spare patients risky drugs
Diagnosis OngoingThis study is testing if a specific feature seen on MRI scans, called the 'central vein sign,' can help doctors diagnose Multiple Sclerosis (MS) more accurately and quickly. It involves 420 people in North America who have symptoms that are either typical or not typical for MS. T…
Sponsor: The Cleveland Clinic • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Mar 18, 2026 18:25 UTC
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Pedal away dementia? home cycling trial targets Alzheimer's prevention
Prevention OngoingThis study is testing whether 18 months of high-intensity indoor cycling at home can slow or delay brain changes linked to Alzheimer's disease in healthy older adults who carry a specific genetic risk factor. Researchers will compare 150 sedentary participants aged 65-80, with ha…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: The Cleveland Clinic • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Mar 30, 2026 14:33 UTC
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Can cleaner operating room air save lives?
Prevention OngoingThis large study is testing whether a special air filtration and sterilization system in operating rooms can prevent serious infections and death after surgery. It will involve over 66,000 patients undergoing operations that last at least an hour. The goal is to see if cleaning t…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: The Cleveland Clinic • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Mar 30, 2026 14:32 UTC
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Ear zaps for stomach pain? cleveland clinic tests new device
Symptom relief OngoingThis study is testing whether a small device that delivers gentle electrical stimulation to nerves in the ear can help reduce stomach pain in adults with gastroparesis-like symptoms. Participants are randomly assigned to receive either the real stimulation or a sham (fake) treatm…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: The Cleveland Clinic • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Mar 30, 2026 14:33 UTC
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Could your migraine shot also calm your bladder?
Symptom relief ENROLLING_BY_INVITATIONThis study is observing whether certain powerful migraine medications might also help relieve common bladder symptoms like urgency, frequency, and pain. Researchers will follow 200 women with both hard-to-treat migraines and bladder issues. They will compare symptom changes in wo…
Sponsor: The Cleveland Clinic • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Mar 27, 2026 12:37 UTC
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Wake up faster: study tests anesthesia for quicker hospital discharge
Symptom relief TerminatedThis study aimed to see if switching from one common anesthesia drug (isoflurane) to another (desflurane) could help adult surgery patients wake up faster and leave the hospital sooner. The goal was to improve patient flow and potentially reduce costs by shortening recovery time.…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: The Cleveland Clinic • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Mar 23, 2026 15:18 UTC
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Could your diet drink affect your heart? study investigates sweetener link
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study aims to understand if drinking a single beverage containing artificial sweeteners (erythritol or xylitol) changes how blood platelets work. Researchers are measuring platelet activity and sweetener levels in the blood and urine of 50 participants before and after they …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: The Cleveland Clinic • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Apr 01, 2026 21:26 UTC
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Scientists hunt for heart rhythm genes in blood bank study
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study aims to understand the genetic basis of atrial fibrillation, a common heart rhythm disorder. Researchers are collecting blood samples from 1,300 people with and without the condition to create a genetic database. The goal is to identify genes linked to the disease, whi…
Sponsor: The Cleveland Clinic • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Apr 01, 2026 14:42 UTC
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Can a neck surgery help tame diabetes and strengthen bones?
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study aims to learn if surgery to remove overactive parathyroid glands (parathyroidectomy) helps improve blood sugar control and bone health in people who also have type 2 diabetes. Researchers will follow 80 patients for a year, comparing those who choose surgery to those m…
Sponsor: The Cleveland Clinic • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Apr 01, 2026 14:42 UTC
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Could a simple blood test predict dangerous pregnancy blood pressure?
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study aims to understand if a substance called TMAO, which is produced by gut bacteria, is linked to developing high blood pressure during pregnancy. Researchers will follow 200 pregnant women, collecting blood and urine samples throughout their pregnancy to measure TMAO lev…
Sponsor: The Cleveland Clinic • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Apr 01, 2026 14:42 UTC
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Doctors test High-Tech eye scans to Fine-Tune treatment decisions
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study aims to see if new, detailed measurements from eye scans can help doctors better manage uveitis, a condition that causes eye inflammation. Researchers will follow 50 patients with uveitis to see if changes in these scan scores reliably match changes in a patient's visi…
Sponsor: The Cleveland Clinic • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Apr 01, 2026 14:41 UTC
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New scan could replace painful liver biopsies for Alcohol-Related disease
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study is testing a special type of MRI scan to see if it can accurately measure how severe alcoholic liver disease is, without needing a painful biopsy. Researchers will scan 20 adults with the disease to look for specific signs in the liver. The goal is to find a better, no…
Sponsor: The Cleveland Clinic • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Mar 31, 2026 12:12 UTC
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Can video mentors create better surgeons?
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study is testing whether video-based coaching helps OB/GYN residents improve their laparoscopic suturing skills. Twenty-eight residents were randomly assigned to either receive standard training materials or those materials plus three personalized video coaching sessions. Th…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: The Cleveland Clinic • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Mar 31, 2026 12:10 UTC
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Doctors look to eyes for clues about heart failure
Knowledge-focused ENROLLING_BY_INVITATIONThis study is testing if a simple, non-invasive scan of the back of the eye (the retina) can help doctors understand how severe a person's heart failure is. Researchers will take pictures of the eyes of 250 people with heart failure to see if changes in the tiny blood vessels the…
Sponsor: The Cleveland Clinic • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Mar 30, 2026 14:34 UTC
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Major study maps the hidden landscape of a serious Heart-Lung condition
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study aims to create a new, more precise understanding of pulmonary hypertension, a condition affecting blood vessels in the lungs. Researchers are collecting a wide range of detailed health data from about 1,200 adults to identify patterns and potential markers of the disea…
Sponsor: The Cleveland Clinic • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Mar 30, 2026 14:33 UTC
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Doctors measure pull during hernia fix to predict healing
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study aims to measure how tight the abdominal wall is during hernia repair surgery. Researchers will use a special scale during the operation on 50 patients to see if this tension affects recovery and hernia recurrence. The goal is to gather information that might help surge…
Sponsor: The Cleveland Clinic • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Mar 30, 2026 14:32 UTC
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Could your gut bugs be a hidden heart risk?
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study aims to understand how the bacteria in our gut process nutrients found in foods like red meat and eggs. Researchers want to see if these gut bacteria create substances that could increase the risk of heart disease. They will test if changing a person's diet, giving the…
Phase: EARLY_PHASE1 • Sponsor: The Cleveland Clinic • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Mar 30, 2026 14:30 UTC
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Could your bone marrow predict your shoulder surgery success?
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study aims to understand why some shoulder repairs fail. Researchers will check if specific features of a patient's bone marrow in the shoulder bone are linked to how well the repaired tendon heals. They will collect bone marrow samples from 50 patients during surgery and us…
Sponsor: The Cleveland Clinic • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Mar 27, 2026 12:40 UTC
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Scientists search blood for early warning signs of heart failure
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study aims to understand how certain chemical reactions in the body might contribute to early heart damage that could lead to heart failure. Researchers are enrolling over 1,200 healthy adults, particularly those aged 40+ or with a family history of heart problems, to measur…
Sponsor: The Cleveland Clinic • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Mar 27, 2026 12:38 UTC
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Could thyroid cancer scan prep affect breast tissue?
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study aims to understand why breast tissue sometimes shows up on radioactive iodine scans in women treated for thyroid cancer. Researchers are comparing two different preparation methods for the scan to see if one affects a specific hormone (prolactin) more, and if that horm…
Sponsor: The Cleveland Clinic • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Mar 27, 2026 12:38 UTC
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Decade-Long study scans knees to unlock arthritis mystery
Knowledge-focused ENROLLING_BY_INVITATIONThis study aims to understand why some people develop knee arthritis years after ACL reconstruction surgery. Researchers will perform detailed MRI scans on 219 people approximately 10 years after their surgery to examine their knee cartilage. The goal is to gather knowledge that …
Sponsor: The Cleveland Clinic • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Mar 25, 2026 14:07 UTC
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Researchers ask: how can we help expectant parents navigate complex prenatal testing choices?
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study aims to understand the challenges pregnant people face when deciding about prenatal genetic tests. Researchers are interviewing 78 pregnant patients and their doctors to learn what information and support they need. The goal is to create better resources to help people…
Sponsor: The Cleveland Clinic • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Mar 24, 2026 12:02 UTC
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Massive heart study seeks genetic clues to save lives
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study aims to collect blood samples and health information from thousands of patients with heart conditions to create a large gene bank. Researchers will store DNA and medical data to help future studies identify genetic factors linked to coronary artery disease. The goal is…
Sponsor: The Cleveland Clinic • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Mar 23, 2026 15:17 UTC
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Wearable sensors reveal hidden blood sugar patterns in PCOS
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study aims to learn more about how blood sugar levels behave in women with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS). Participants wear a continuous glucose monitor on their arm for six months to track sugar levels, while researchers check how these patterns relate to other health ma…
Sponsor: The Cleveland Clinic • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Mar 10, 2026 12:53 UTC