University Of Arizona
Clinical trials sponsored by University Of Arizona, explained in plain language.
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Sleep machine tested to fight scarred lungs
Disease control TerminatedThis study looked at whether using a CPAP machine for sleep apnea could also help reduce abnormal acid reflux and lung inflammation in people with idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF), a serious lung-scarring disease. Participants with both IPF and sleep apnea were randomly assign…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Arizona • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Apr 01, 2026 14:42 UTC
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Weekly shot tested as potential new Alzheimer's treatment
Disease control TerminatedThis study tested a weekly injection of a medication called allopregnanolone for people with early Alzheimer's disease. The main goal was to find a safe and effective injection dose that works as well as an IV dose. Researchers also wanted to see if the medication could be given …
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: University of Arizona • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Mar 30, 2026 14:28 UTC
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Short drug course aims to shrink tumors before cancer surgery
Disease control TerminatedThis study tested if giving the drug abemaciclib for 10-21 days before surgery could shrink tumors in patients with HPV-negative head and neck cancer. The goal was to see if the drug reduced tumor size and changed the immune environment around the cancer. The trial was small and …
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: University of Arizona • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Mar 23, 2026 15:15 UTC
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Can a phone app calm our Stressed-Out doctors?
Symptom relief TerminatedThis study aimed to see if using the Calm meditation app could help reduce stress, anxiety, and burnout in doctors-in-training during the COVID-19 pandemic. It involved a small group of resident and fellow physicians at a single hospital. The main goal was to measure changes in t…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Arizona • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Mar 30, 2026 14:28 UTC