University Of Utah
Clinical trials sponsored by University Of Utah, explained in plain language.
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Could vitamin c tame anemia? early trial tests high doses in rare blood disorders
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis early-stage study tests whether high-dose Vitamin C is safe for people with two rare inherited blood disorders—Pyruvate Kinase Deficiency (PKD) and a form of G6PD deficiency. Both conditions cause red blood cells to break down too quickly, leading to anemia. The study will e…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: University of Utah • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:39 UTC
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New study tests coaching for pregnant women battling opioid addiction
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether patient navigation—a series of coaching sessions—helps pregnant women with opioid use disorder stay in treatment and reduce drug use. About 429 pregnant women will be randomly assigned to either usual care or patient navigation, which includes up to 14 se…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Utah • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:33 UTC
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New drug combo targets Post-Transplant cancer in early trial
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis early-phase trial is testing a combination of two drugs, loncastuximab tesirine and rituximab, as a first treatment for a rare blood cancer called post-transplant lymphoproliferative disorder (PTLD) that can occur after an organ transplant. The study will first find the safe…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: University of Utah • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:30 UTC
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New drug duo takes on Hard-to-Treat waldenstrom macroglobulinemia
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis phase II trial is testing the safety and effectiveness of combining two drugs, mosunetuzumab and pirtobrutinib, in 25 adults with relapsed or refractory Waldenstrom Macroglobulinemia, a rare blood cancer. Participants must have had at least one prior treatment. The study aim…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: University of Utah • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:23 UTC
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New drug combo aims to improve myelofibrosis treatment
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis early-phase study tests whether adding the drug ropeginterferon alfa-2b to the standard treatment ruxolitinib is safe for people with myelofibrosis, a type of bone marrow cancer. About 15 adults already on a stable dose of ruxolitinib will receive the combination. The main g…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: University of Utah • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:08 UTC
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Could a hormone patch boost shoulder surgery recovery?
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study looks at whether estradiol patches can improve shoulder healing after rotator cuff repair in post-menopausal women. About 58 women will receive either an estradiol patch or a placebo patch for three months after surgery. The goal is to see if the hormone helps reduce p…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: University of Utah • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:02 UTC
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Could a common painkiller boost the Morning-After pill?
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study compares two emergency contraception pills: levonorgestrel plus piroxicam (an anti-inflammatory drug) versus levonorgestrel alone. About 1,458 women aged 16-35 who had unprotected sex within 72 hours will participate. The goal is to see if adding piroxicam reduces preg…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: University of Utah • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:10 UTC
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Blood test breakthrough: AI reads platelets to spot lung cancer
Diagnosis Not yet recruitingThis study aims to see if a new blood test can accurately detect lung cancer by analyzing RNA from platelets. Researchers will collect blood samples from 240 adults with lung cancer or suspicious lung nodules. The goal is to validate whether this AI-powered test can distinguish b…
Sponsor: University of Utah • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:33 UTC
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Text messages could boost lung cancer screening in underserved communities
Prevention Not yet recruitingThis study aims to find the best ways to increase lung cancer screening among current and former smokers aged 50-80 in community health centers. About 19,000 participants will receive text messages and clinic support to complete eligibility checks and low-dose CT scans. The goal …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Utah • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:38 UTC
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Can a 5-Minute mindfulness text ease pain after joint replacement?
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether a short mindfulness exercise, followed by questions that help patients reflect on their experience, can reduce pain and anxiety after knee or hip replacement surgery. Adults who have had a joint replacement will receive a guided breathing exercise via tex…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Utah • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jul 01, 2026 23:00 UTC
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New AI chatbot aims to help smokers in poverty kick the habit
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study will test a new multilingual chatbot called LIFT-UP designed to help people living in poverty quit smoking. Researchers will interview 22 adults who smoke at least 3 cigarettes daily and are motivated to quit. The goal is to see if the chatbot is easy to use and helpfu…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Utah • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:00 UTC
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Could At-Home paracentesis ease cancer belly swelling?
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis pilot study will test whether having a paracentesis (draining fluid from the belly) at home can improve symptoms in 20 women with cancer-related malignant ascites. Participants will have the procedure at home, and researchers will measure symptom changes using a simple surve…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Utah • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:01 UTC
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New hope for narcolepsy nightmares: therapy without pills
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study tests a non-medication therapy called Imagery Rehearsal Therapy to see if it can reduce nightmares in adults with narcolepsy. About 80 participants will receive the therapy and complete three assessments, with half starting right away and half later. The goal is to imp…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Utah • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:00 UTC
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New tool aims to help seniors get the surgery they really want
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study tests a communication tool called the FOCUS Guide. It is designed to help older adults (age 65 and up) and their surgeons talk about the goal of surgery during clinic visits. The study will see if using the guide leads to more discussions and documentation of surgery g…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Utah • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 28, 2026 00:00 UTC
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AI chatbot aims to ease financial burden for rural cancer patients
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study tests a new chatbot designed to help cancer patients and their caregivers in rural areas find clear information about insurance, travel costs, and other financial aspects of cancer care. About 60 participants will be randomly assigned to use either a hybrid chatbot or …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Utah • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:03 UTC
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Text messages and clinic alerts aim to boost obesity treatment access
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis large study tests whether using electronic health records and text messages can help more adults with obesity enroll in proven weight-loss programs. Over 5,000 patients from community health centers will be invited to join. The goal is to see if simple clinic prompts and fol…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Utah • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:33 UTC
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Could a simple skin test replace bone marrow biopsies?
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study explores whether a non-invasive, painless skin measurement called electrical bioimpedance can help monitor acute myeloid leukemia (AML) and myelodysplastic syndrome (MDS). About 25 adults who are already scheduled for a bone marrow biopsy will also receive this skin te…
Sponsor: University of Utah • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:29 UTC
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New oxygen technique may reduce breathing problems during colonoscopy
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study will test three ways of giving oxygen to 280 adults during colonoscopy sedation: standard continuous flow, breath-synchronized pulses via the Sovant device, and CPAP. Researchers will track how often patients have breathing pauses or low oxygen levels. The goal is to f…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Utah • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:04 UTC
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New breathing device put to the test in healthy volunteers
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study will test a new breathing support system in 25 healthy volunteers. The goal is to see how accurately the system measures breath volume, rate, and carbon dioxide levels, and how comfortable it is to use. This is not a treatment study—it aims to gather information to imp…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Utah • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:05 UTC
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Can a better lesson plan help blood thinner patients?
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether a new educational tool helps patients on blood thinners (anticoagulants) better understand their medication. About 68 adults who are new to or currently taking these drugs will use either the new materials or standard ones and then answer surveys. The mai…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Utah • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:04 UTC
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Which message works best? study tests how to share pollution data with tribal families
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study will test different ways to give rural tribal members their personal environmental exposure results, like radon and indoor air pollution. About 112 participants will have monitors installed in their homes and then receive feedback in various formats and from different …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Utah • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:03 UTC