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Clinical trials sponsored by The Guthrie Clinic, explained in plain language.
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Can a Non-Steroid drug replace dexamethasone for chemo nausea?
Symptom relief TerminatedThis study tested whether olanzapine works as well as the steroid dexamethasone for preventing nausea and vomiting caused by chemotherapy. It included 24 adults with cancer starting their first round of high-risk chemo. The goal was to see if olanzapine could be a steroid-sparing…
Phase: PHASE4 • Sponsor: The Guthrie Clinic • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated May 17, 2026 10:27 UTC
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Painkiller may weaken heart drug during stent procedure
Knowledge-focused TerminatedThis study looked at whether fentanyl, a common painkiller used during heart stent procedures, reduces the effectiveness of ticagrelor, a blood thinner given to prevent clots. Researchers compared crushed versus whole ticagrelor pills in 45 patients. The trial was stopped early, …
Phase: PHASE4 • Sponsor: The Guthrie Clinic • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated May 17, 2026 10:40 UTC