University Of Cincinnati
Clinical trials sponsored by University Of Cincinnati, explained in plain language.
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Brain Wave-Guided care could change how we treat severe head trauma
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study is testing whether using real-time monitoring of harmful brain waves, called spreading depolarizations, can help doctors better guide treatment for patients with severe traumatic brain injury (TBI). About 72 patients who need emergency brain surgery will be enrolled. T…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: University of Cincinnati • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Mar 31, 2026 12:11 UTC
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Brain food Face-Off: can a special DHA pill slow memory loss?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study is comparing two different forms of a brain nutrient called DHA to see which one is better at getting into the brain and spinal fluid of older adults who are noticing early signs of memory decline. Researchers will give 153 participants either one of the DHA supplement…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Cincinnati • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Mar 30, 2026 14:33 UTC
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New injection aims to fix torn knee cartilage, reduce repeat surgeries
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study is testing if an experimental injection called AM3101 can help knee meniscus tears heal better after surgical repair. About 74 adults aged 18-40 with a meniscus tear will receive either the AM3101 injection or a placebo (saltwater) during their repair surgery. Research…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: University of Cincinnati • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Mar 30, 2026 14:27 UTC
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Brain-Targeting combo therapy tested for youth depression
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study is testing if combining mindfulness-based cognitive therapy (a talk therapy) with a supplement called N-acetylcysteine (NAC) is better than either one alone for helping young people (ages 15-24) with mild depression. Researchers will use brain scans to see how these tr…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: University of Cincinnati • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Mar 23, 2026 15:17 UTC
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Breakthrough stroke procedure tested on previously excluded patients
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study aims to find out if a clot-removal procedure is safe and effective for stroke patients who already had moderate-to-severe disabilities before their stroke. It will compare the procedure plus standard medical care against standard medical care alone. The goal is to dete…
Sponsor: University of Cincinnati • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Mar 23, 2026 15:17 UTC
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Can tongue workouts help stroke survivors swallow again?
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study is testing whether a simple, 8-week program of tongue-strengthening exercises done at home can improve swallowing difficulties in adults who have had a stroke. Researchers will compare the exercise program to a sham therapy to see which is better at helping people swal…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Cincinnati • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Apr 01, 2026 14:42 UTC
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New study tests better pain relief for mastectomy patients
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study compares two standard methods for delivering numbing medicine to breast cancer patients having a total mastectomy. Researchers want to see which approach—giving the numbing medicine before surgery versus during surgery—better controls pain and reduces the need for opio…
Phase: PHASE4 • Sponsor: University of Cincinnati • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Mar 30, 2026 14:31 UTC
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Gut bacteria pill tested to ease cancer Treatment's harsh side effects
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis early-stage study is checking if a probiotic supplement called Pendulum Glucose Control (PGC) is safe and practical for patients to take during pelvic radiation therapy. Researchers want to see if it can help reduce common stomach and bowel side effects like diarrhea and cra…
Phase: EARLY_PHASE1 • Sponsor: University of Cincinnati • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Mar 23, 2026 15:29 UTC
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Can a missing protein help fix dangerous lows in diabetes?
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study aims to understand if a natural protein called C-peptide can help the liver make more sugar during episodes of low blood sugar (hypoglycemia). Researchers will compare people with type 1 diabetes to healthy volunteers to see if giving C-peptide during a controlled low …
Phase: EARLY_PHASE1 • Sponsor: University of Cincinnati • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Mar 27, 2026 12:39 UTC
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Brain scans could predict stroke recovery, paving way for better treatments
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study aims to validate tests that can predict how well a person's arm will recover after a stroke. Researchers will use brain scans and a safe, non-invasive brain stimulation technique on about 657 recent stroke patients. The goal is to create reliable tools to identify whic…
Sponsor: University of Cincinnati • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Mar 18, 2026 14:40 UTC