University Of California, Irvine
Clinical trials sponsored by University Of California, Irvine, explained in plain language.
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ER potassium showdown: which binder works fastest?
Disease control TerminatedThis study compared three oral medications that lower high potassium levels in the blood, a condition called acute hyperkalemia. It involved 37 adults in the emergency room. The goal was to see which drug worked best at quickly reducing potassium levels. The study was stopped ear…
Phase: PHASE4 • Sponsor: University of California, Irvine • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:23 UTC
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Can a pinch of naloxone stop opioids from making pain worse?
Symptom relief TerminatedThis small, early-phase study tested whether adding an ultra-low dose of naloxone to a strong opioid (remifentanil) could prevent the increased pain sensitivity that sometimes happens after surgery. The trial involved 8 adults undergoing spinal fusion surgery. The study was termi…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: University of California, Irvine • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:03 UTC
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Can a laser make hair grow? small study tests skin rejuvenation for bald spots
Symptom relief TerminatedThis study tested whether a laser treatment used for skin rejuvenation could help grow hair in people with alopecia (hair loss) on the scalp. Only 5 people were enrolled before the study was stopped early. Each person had half their scalp treated with a laser and the other half l…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of California, Irvine • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:09 UTC
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Laser showdown: which device rejuvenates skin best?
Symptom relief TerminatedThis study aimed to compare several energy-based devices (like lasers and radiofrequency) for skin rejuvenation on the face, hands, and other areas. It enrolled 24 adults with signs of skin aging. The trial was terminated early, so the planned comparison of effectiveness and side…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of California, Irvine • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:05 UTC