University Of Oklahoma
Clinical trials sponsored by University Of Oklahoma, explained in plain language.
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Alcoholism drug could tame arthritis inflammation, new study hopes
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether disulfiram, a drug already approved for alcohol use disorder, can safely reduce joint inflammation in people with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) who are overweight. Researchers believe disulfiram may block a specific inflammatory pathway that worsens RA. Twent…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: University of Oklahoma • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 11, 2026 12:10 UTC
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New study aims to slash colorectal cancer deaths in american indian communities
Diagnosis Not yet recruitingThis study works with American Indian communities to help more people get a colonoscopy after a positive screening test. The goal is to catch colorectal cancer early and reduce high death rates. About 446 people will take part, and researchers will test a program to improve follo…
Sponsor: University of Oklahoma • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 12, 2026 12:08 UTC
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Digital nudges aim to close colon cancer gap for native americans
Diagnosis Not yet recruitingThis study aims to increase the number of Native Americans who get a follow-up colonoscopy after an abnormal home stool test. Colorectal cancer is a leading cause of cancer death, and Native Americans are affected more than others. Researchers will work with the community to crea…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Oklahoma • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 10, 2026 13:29 UTC
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Can a cancer drug help patients eat and gain weight?
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis early study tests whether selpercatinib, a drug already used for certain cancers, can help with severe weight loss and poor appetite (cachexia) in people with advanced lung, colon, or pancreatic cancer. Seven participants will take the drug twice daily for 12 weeks while res…
Phase: EARLY_PHASE1 • Sponsor: University of Oklahoma • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 12, 2026 12:04 UTC
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Could a ketamine mouthwash ease radiation mouth pain?
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study tests if a ketamine oral rinse can relieve pain from mouth sores (mucositis) caused by radiation therapy in head and neck cancer patients. About 62 adults receiving radiation will use the rinse and report their pain levels. The goal is to see if this simple rinse impro…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: University of Oklahoma • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 09, 2026 12:07 UTC
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Could a second eye drop help kids with stubborn lazy eye see better?
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether adding echothiophate eye drops to standard atropine treatment can improve vision in children aged 3 to 17 with refractory amblyopia (lazy eye that hasn't improved with usual care). Twenty participants will use atropine in the stronger eye for 4 weeks; if …
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: University of Oklahoma • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 08, 2026 13:13 UTC
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Can tinted lenses finally dim the pain of light sensitivity?
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study tests three types of tinted lenses—FL41 glasses, Biomedics55 contacts, and Altius grey-green contacts—to see which works best for people with light sensitivity (photophobia). About 200 adults who have used FL41 glasses before will rate their light sensitivity on a scal…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Oklahoma • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 08, 2026 13:10 UTC
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Can a smartphone app and nicotine lozenges boost quit rates?
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether adding nicotine lozenges to standard smoking-cessation medication (varenicline) and using a smartphone app with medication reminders helps more people quit smoking. About 500 adults who smoke daily will be randomly assigned to different treatment combinat…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: University of Oklahoma • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 08, 2026 13:04 UTC