University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center
Clinical trials sponsored by University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center, explained in plain language.
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New Bone-Moving surgery could help avoid amputation in 'No Option' patients
Disease control TerminatedThis study was designed to test a new surgical technique called transverse tibial bone transport in people with chronic limb-threatening ischemia (CLTI) who have no standard treatment options left. The procedure involves slowly moving a small piece of shinbone to stimulate new bl…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:00 UTC
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Prolapse surgery showdown: which procedure wins?
Disease control OngoingThis study compares two common surgeries for uterine prolapse: a minimally invasive sacrocolpopexy and a vaginal hysterectomy with uterosacral ligament suspension. Researchers will track 300 women to see which surgery has fewer failures and complications from the patient's perspe…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:33 UTC
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Could a single stem cell shot fix your knee pain?
Disease control OngoingThis early-stage trial tests whether injecting a patient's own stem cells into the knee can safely treat osteoarthritis and cartilage defects. Sixteen adults with knee pain will receive one injection of stem cells grown from their own bone marrow. Researchers will track side effe…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:52 UTC
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Ketamine study for endometriosis pain pulled before it started
Symptom relief TerminatedThis study aimed to see if adding ketamine to standard anesthesia during endometriosis surgery could lower pain afterward. It was designed for adults with chronic pelvic pain and central sensitization, but the trial was withdrawn before enrolling any participants. No results are …
Phase: PHASE4 • Sponsor: University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:32 UTC
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Magnesium may ease pain after hip surgery
Symptom relief OngoingThis study looks at whether giving magnesium through an IV during hip surgery can lower pain and the need for strong painkillers after the operation. About 50 adults having a specific type of hip surgery are taking part. Researchers will measure pain levels and medication use to …
Phase: PHASE4 • Sponsor: University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:23 UTC
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Hands-On therapy aimed at asthma inflammation – study pulled before start
Symptom relief TerminatedThis study planned to test whether osteopathic manipulative treatment (OMT) — a hands-on technique to improve chest movement — could reduce lung inflammation and improve breathing in adults with asthma. Researchers intended to measure inflammation using a nitric oxide breath test…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:09 UTC
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Botox during prostate surgery: a promising combo that never got tested
Symptom relief TerminatedThis study aimed to see if giving Botox injections into the bladder at the same time as HoLEP prostate surgery could improve urinary symptoms in men with an enlarged prostate and overactive bladder. The plan was to compare symptom scores and urine flow between men who got both tr…
Phase: PHASE4 • Sponsor: University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 26, 2026 14:23 UTC
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New online toolkit aims to ease financial stress for young adults with type 1 diabetes
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study tests a toolkit of short videos and online resources designed to help young adults (ages 18-30) with type 1 diabetes handle health insurance and financial stress. Researchers will track changes in financial stress, health insurance knowledge, diabetes quality of life, …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:11 UTC