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Clinical trials sponsored by University Of Minnesota, explained in plain language.
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Hair loss treatment study halted early
Disease control TerminatedThis study tested a special ointment called DPCP on people with severe alopecia areata, a condition causing large patches of hair loss. The goal was to see if the ointment could safely help hair grow back. Only 4 people took part before the study was stopped early.
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: University of Minnesota • Aim: Disease control
Last updated May 17, 2026 07:05 UTC
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COVID pill trial halted: did ensitrelvir help hospitalized patients?
Disease control TerminatedThis study tested an antiviral drug called ensitrelvir in 602 adults hospitalized with COVID-19. The goal was to see if adding this pill to standard care helped patients recover faster. The trial was terminated early, so final results are limited.
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: University of Minnesota • Aim: Disease control
Last updated May 01, 2026 16:01 UTC
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Gentle movements may soothe nerve pain after spinal injury
Symptom relief TerminatedThis study looked at whether qigong, a practice of gentle movements and focused breathing, could reduce long-term nerve pain in people with spinal cord injuries. About 23 adults with spinal cord injury and moderate to severe nerve pain were enrolled. The study was ended early, so…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Minnesota • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated May 12, 2026 13:39 UTC
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Free glasses for kids: a clearer view to better grades and happier minds?
Symptom relief TerminatedThis study gave free eyeglasses to over 1,800 students aged 9-20 in Sierra Leone who had trouble seeing. The goal was to find out if correcting their vision with glasses would improve their math and reading skills, and also reduce anxiety and boost social behavior. Researchers me…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Minnesota • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Apr 26, 2026 20:01 UTC