Tufts Medical Center
Clinical trials sponsored by Tufts Medical Center, explained in plain language.
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Vitamin d dosing trial aims to halt diabetes in its tracks
Prevention Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether weekly vitamin D supplements, adjusted to reach a specific blood level, can improve blood sugar control in 100 adults aged 30-74 with prediabetes. Participants are randomly assigned to vitamin D or placebo for 18 months, with dose adjustments based on blo…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Tufts Medical Center • Aim: Prevention
Last updated May 13, 2026 16:03 UTC
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Tailored drug testing: a new way to match RA patients with their ideal medication
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study aims to learn which FDA-approved rheumatoid arthritis (RA) medication works best for each individual patient. Researchers will test four different drugs in a personalized sequence and track symptoms and quality of life through regular surveys. The goal is to improve tr…
Sponsor: Tufts Medical Center • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated May 17, 2026 11:54 UTC
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Ultrasound vs. standard care: can a quick scan shorten NICU stays for newborns?
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether using lung ultrasound to guide breathing support in newborns can shorten their time in the NICU. About 64 infants who need breathing help will be randomly assigned to either ultrasound-guided care or standard care. The main goal is to see if the ultrasoun…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Tufts Medical Center • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated May 17, 2026 11:38 UTC
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Green dye could make lymph node checks easier for vulvar cancer patients
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study compares a new method using a green dye (ICG) and a special camera to the standard blue dye for finding lymph nodes in early-stage vulvar cancer. Ten adults with early-stage vulvar cancer will receive both dyes so doctors can see if the green dye works just as well. Th…
Sponsor: Tufts Medical Center • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated May 17, 2026 11:37 UTC