University Of Illinois At Chicago
Clinical trials sponsored by University Of Illinois At Chicago, explained in plain language.
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Hospital metformin debate: keep or stop? small study offers few answers.
Disease control TerminatedThis study looked at whether people with type 2 diabetes should continue taking their usual metformin medication while hospitalized. The goal was to see if it helped control blood sugar, caused stomach issues, or affected how long patients stayed. Only 22 people took part before …
Phase: PHASE4 • Sponsor: University of Illinois at Chicago • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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Knee replacement patients try treadmill training to avoid falls
Prevention TerminatedThis study tested whether special treadmill training before knee replacement surgery could help prevent falls afterward. Participants practiced recovering from trips or pushes on a treadmill. The trial was stopped early and only enrolled 5 people, so it is not clear if the traini…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Illinois at Chicago • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:05 UTC
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Could a hormone patch ease suicidal thoughts during periods?
Symptom relief TerminatedThis study looked at whether a transdermal estrogen patch, applied for two weeks around the menstrual period, could reduce suicidal thoughts in women who had recently experienced them. Eleven women participated, and the study compared the estrogen patch to a placebo patch. The go…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: University of Illinois at Chicago • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:55 UTC