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Clinical trials sponsored by University Of Arizona, explained in plain language.
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Tracking Kids' Long-Term protection from HPV vaccine
⭐️ VACCINE ⭐️ OngoingThis study is checking how long the immune protection from an HPV vaccine booster shot lasts in children. Researchers are following up with about 120 kids who received a delayed booster dose in a previous trial. They will measure antibody levels in the children's blood over sever…
Sponsor: University of Arizona • Aim: ⭐️ VACCINE ⭐️
Last updated Mar 23, 2026 15:16 UTC
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New drug duo battles tough pancreatic cancer
Disease control OngoingThis study is testing whether a combination of two drugs, atezolizumab and cabozantinib, can help control advanced pancreatic cancer that has spread and stopped responding to standard chemotherapy. It will involve about 30 patients to see if the treatment is safe and if it can sh…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: University of Arizona • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Apr 01, 2026 14:42 UTC
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Walk it off? trial tests faster recovery for broken ankles
Disease control ENROLLING_BY_INVITATIONThis study is testing if patients can safely start putting weight on their surgically repaired ankle sooner than usual. It will compare the standard approach of staying off the foot for weeks against starting to walk as tolerated soon after surgery. The goal is to see if early wa…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Arizona • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Mar 31, 2026 12:12 UTC
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Summer camp aims to rewire young minds struggling with language
Disease control OngoingThis study is testing a special summer camp program to help young children with developmental language disorders. Over six weeks, kids aged 4-6 play games and do crafts while therapists help them learn and use correct grammar. Researchers will check if the children can use what t…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Arizona • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Mar 31, 2026 12:12 UTC
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Canine companions help veterans heal from trauma?
Disease control ENROLLING_BY_INVITATIONThis study is testing whether having a trained service dog helps military veterans with PTSD complete a standard therapy and get better results. Researchers want to see if the dogs help people stick with the treatment, which involves safely confronting traumatic memories. The goa…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Arizona • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Mar 23, 2026 15:14 UTC
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5-Minute breathing exercise could lower blood pressure in sleep apnea patients
Disease control OngoingThis study is testing whether a simple, 5-minute daily breathing exercise can help lower high blood pressure and improve heart health in adults aged 50 and older who have moderate to severe obstructive sleep apnea. Researchers are comparing a high-intensity breathing training pro…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Arizona • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Mar 16, 2026 15:25 UTC
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New tech aims to spot aggressive prostate cancer earlier
Diagnosis TerminatedThis study is testing new software that combines MRI scans with live ultrasound images during prostate biopsies. The goal is to help doctors more accurately find and diagnose aggressive prostate cancer early. Researchers will enroll 100 men who are already scheduled for a standar…
Sponsor: University of Arizona • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Mar 25, 2026 14:07 UTC
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Common diabetes pill may stop mouth cancer before it starts
Prevention OngoingThis study is testing if metformin, a common diabetes medication, can prevent oral cancer in people who have suspicious red or white patches in their mouth. About 34 adult smokers or former smokers with these pre-cancerous patches will take either metformin or a placebo pill dail…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: University of Arizona • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Mar 31, 2026 12:11 UTC
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New cream could shield transplant patients from skin cancer
Prevention OngoingThis study is testing whether a combination skin cream can prevent skin cancer in people who have received an organ transplant. Organ transplant recipients take medications that weaken their immune system, which puts them at very high risk for developing skin cancer. Researchers …
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: University of Arizona • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Mar 30, 2026 14:32 UTC
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Can simple exercises restore aging voices?
Symptom relief OngoingThis study is testing whether specific voice therapy exercises can improve voice quality in older adults experiencing age-related voice changes. Researchers are working with 220 adults who have voice problems related to aging, such as hoarseness or vocal weakness. The goal is to …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Arizona • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Apr 01, 2026 14:42 UTC
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New drug combo could make surgery pain relief last days, not hours
Symptom relief OngoingThis study is testing whether adding a second drug, dexmedetomidine, to a standard pain-relieving nerve block can make the pain relief last longer after shoulder, foot, or ankle surgery. Researchers want to see if this combination can provide pain control for several days, which …
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: University of Arizona • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Apr 01, 2026 14:42 UTC
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Can six weeks of breathing training ease lung pressure?
Symptom relief ENROLLING_BY_INVITATIONThis study is testing whether a six-week breathing exercise program can help people with pulmonary hypertension. Participants will use a special device to strengthen their breathing muscles before a scheduled medical check-up. Researchers want to see if this training reduces lung…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Arizona • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Apr 01, 2026 14:41 UTC
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Canine companions combat veteran PTSD? major study investigates
Symptom relief OngoingThis study is testing whether trained service dogs can help reduce PTSD symptoms and improve daily life for military veterans. Researchers are following 150 veterans for 15 months to see how the dogs affect their mental health over time. The goal is to understand who benefits mos…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Arizona • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Mar 30, 2026 14:29 UTC
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Can diet and exercise ease Cancer's lingering symptoms? new program aims to help hispanic survivors
Symptom relief OngoingThis study tests a 12-week lifestyle program designed to help Hispanic female cancer survivors and their caregivers. The program focuses on improving diet and physical activity to reduce common, lingering symptoms like pain, fatigue, and anxiety. Researchers are measuring if thes…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Arizona • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Mar 25, 2026 14:08 UTC
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Teamwork exercise program aims to lift spirits and strength for cancer survivors and their caregivers
Symptom relief OngoingThis study is testing a new, culturally adapted exercise program designed for Hispanic prostate cancer survivors and the person who helps care for them. The program involves the survivor and caregiver working out together in remote group classes for three months. The main goal is…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Arizona • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Mar 23, 2026 15:16 UTC
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Green light could ease chronic pain without drugs
Symptom relief OngoingThis study is testing whether daily exposure to green LED light can reduce chronic pain. Researchers are comparing green light to white light in 55 adults with conditions like neuropathy, fibromyalgia, or headaches. Participants sit near the light at home for two hours daily for …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Arizona • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Mar 17, 2026 13:09 UTC
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The poke count: does more needle jabs mean less pain?
Symptom relief ENROLLING_BY_INVITATIONThis study aims to find the best number of needle passes during a common pain-relief procedure called a trigger point injection. Researchers will compare pain relief, sleep, and daily function in 300 patients with chronic muscle pain who receive either 2, 10, or 20 needle passes …
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: University of Arizona • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Mar 17, 2026 13:08 UTC
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Scientists map baby gut bacteria: formula vs breast milk showdown
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study aims to understand how different feeding methods affect babies' gut bacteria. Researchers will compare the gut bacteria of 240 infants who are either breastfed, fed a standard formula, or fed a newer formula designed to be more like breast milk. They will collect stool…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Arizona • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Mar 31, 2026 12:12 UTC
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Scientists peer into the Brain's chemical symphony
Knowledge-focused ENROLLING_BY_INVITATIONThis study aims to understand how brain chemicals like dopamine and serotonin change in real-time during human thought and emotion. Researchers will take measurements from 10 patients who are already having brain surgery for severe, medication-resistant epilepsy. The goal is to g…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Arizona • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Mar 24, 2026 12:01 UTC
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Scientists probe Brain's GPS and memory systems
Knowledge-focused ENROLLING_BY_INVITATIONThis study aims to understand how the brain creates memories of events and helps us navigate spaces. Researchers will use brain scans and recordings from a small group of healthy adults and some patients with epilepsy to compare these two mental processes. The goal is to gather k…
Phase: EARLY_PHASE1 • Sponsor: University of Arizona • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Mar 23, 2026 15:18 UTC
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Scientists shine green light on the Brain's pain pathways
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study aims to understand how looking at green light might reduce pain. Researchers are testing 30 healthy volunteers to see if green light changes how the brain sends and blocks pain signals. Participants sit under green or white light for two hours while researchers measure…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Arizona • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Mar 19, 2026 14:56 UTC