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Clinical trials sponsored by The Cleveland Clinic, explained in plain language.
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Stem cells injected into gut to fight Crohn's – but trial stops early
Disease control TerminatedThis early-phase study tested whether injecting donor stem cells directly into the colon could help people with severe Crohn's colitis that didn't respond to standard treatments. Only 7 people took part before the study was stopped early. The main goal was to check safety, but be…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: The Cleveland Clinic • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:08 UTC
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Stem cells tested for tough bowel disease – but trial stopped early
Disease control TerminatedThis early-stage study tested whether injecting donor stem cells (remestemcel-L) into the colon could help people with severe ulcerative colitis that hadn't responded to other treatments. Only 7 adults took part before the trial was stopped early. The main goal was to check safet…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: The Cleveland Clinic • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:07 UTC
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Crohn's surgery showdown: which technique wins?
Disease control TerminatedThis study compared two surgical methods for removing diseased intestine in people with Crohn's disease: one that cuts the main artery high up, and one that spares the mesentery (the tissue holding the intestine). The goal was to see which technique better prevents the disease fr…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: The Cleveland Clinic • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:07 UTC
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New tech approach aims to prevent repeat hospital stays for diabetes patients
Disease control TerminatedThis study tested whether a team-based approach using continuous glucose monitors could help adults with type 1 diabetes better control their blood sugar and avoid another hospital stay after a diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA) episode. Only 2 people enrolled before the study was stopp…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: The Cleveland Clinic • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:07 UTC
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Which seton works best for anal fistulas? trial cut short
Symptom relief TerminatedThis study compared two types of drainage setons—Ethibond suture and vessel loop—for treating complex anal fistulas. The goal was to see which material drains infection better, lasts longer, and improves quality of life. However, the trial was terminated early after enrolling onl…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: The Cleveland Clinic • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:55 UTC
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Blood pressure drug study in septic shock halted early
Knowledge-focused TerminatedThis observational study aimed to understand why some septic shock patients respond better to the drug vasopressin. Researchers planned to compare blood markers, heart ultrasound images, and tissue oxygen levels between responders and non-responders. However, the study was termin…
Sponsor: The Cleveland Clinic • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:05 UTC
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Can shedding pounds slow down aging at the cellular level?
Knowledge-focused TerminatedThis study looked at whether weight-loss surgery can lengthen telomeres, which are caps on our DNA that shorten as we age. Researchers compared telomere length in people with severe obesity who had surgery versus those who did not. The goal was to see if rapid weight loss might r…
Sponsor: The Cleveland Clinic • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:55 UTC
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Hernia surgery study measures Body's inner pressure
Knowledge-focused TerminatedThis study aimed to measure how abdominal wall tension and internal pressure change during hernia repair surgery in people with large hernias. Researchers used a special scale and a pressure-sensing urinary catheter during the operation. Only 2 people took part before the study w…
Sponsor: The Cleveland Clinic • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 26, 2026 19:02 UTC