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This trial tests whether adding gentle oscillations to standard nasal continuous positive airway pressure (NCPAP) improves breathing support for newborns with respiratory distress syndrome. Premature infants who need NCPAP will be randomly assigned to receive either oscillatory N…

This study tests whether offering personalized financial incentives can help 80 adults with obesity stick to a weight-loss program. Participants attend virtual group classes, log their calories, and weigh themselves regularly. The goal is to see if tailored rewards improve diet t…

This study tests a culturally tailored sleep program for Latino couples where one partner has sleep apnea and is starting CPAP therapy. The program includes three telehealth sessions teaching sleep skills and support strategies. Researchers want to see if it improves CPAP use and…

This early-phase trial tests whether adding Tumor Treating Fields (TTFields) — a device that delivers electric fields to the tumor — to standard chemoradiation and immunotherapy is safe for people with stage III non-small cell lung cancer that cannot be removed by surgery. About …

This study tests a drug called cobimetinib in people with a rare blood cancer (CMML) that has certain gene mutations. The goal is to see if the drug can shrink or control the cancer. Fourteen adults with either new or treatment-resistant CMML will take the drug daily in 3-week-on…

This phase II trial tests the drug pemigatinib (Pemazyre) in 27 adults with relapsed or refractory B-cell non-Hodgkin lymphomas, including mantle cell and marginal zone lymphoma. Participants take one pill daily in 28-day cycles. The main goal is to see if the drug can shrink tum…

This phase 2 trial tests the drug bortezomib in 22 men with metastatic castration-resistant prostate cancer that has a specific genetic change (PTEN deletion). The main goal is to see if bortezomib can lower PSA levels by at least 30%. Participants receive bortezomib injections f…

This early-phase trial is testing whether combining three drugs—tazemetostat, zanubrutinib, and an anti-CD20 antibody (rituximab or obinutuzumab)—is safe and effective for people with certain types of lymphoma that have come back or not responded to treatment. The study involves …

This study tests whether a device can detect when a patient's breathing slows after surgery and then play a recorded voice telling them to breathe. The device uses standard monitors already used in hospitals. The study includes patients who have or may have sleep apnea and are st…

This study tests a program called Share plus for adults aged 60+ with type 1 diabetes and their care partners. The program helps them better use continuous glucose monitor data together. Researchers want to see if it improves blood sugar control and reduces diabetes-related stres…

This study tests a computer tool called DDInteract that helps doctors and patients make safer decisions about blood thinners. The tool calculates a person's risk of bleeding and lets them explore 'what if' scenarios. About 3,700 adults on blood thinners will take part across thre…

This phase 2 trial tests whether combining two drugs—nivolumab and axatilimab—can help people with classical Hodgkin lymphoma that has come back or not responded to prior treatments. The study includes 9 adults who have already tried at least one other therapy. Researchers will m…

This early-phase study tests two drugs together—nivolumab (Opdivo) and Radium-223 (Xofigo)—in 39 men with metastatic castration-resistant prostate cancer that has spread to the bones. The main goals are to check safety and see if the combination can reduce tumor DNA in the blood.…

This early-phase trial is testing whether adding the immunotherapy drug ipilimumab (Yervoy) to the targeted therapy osimertinib (Tagrisso) is safe and tolerable for people with a specific type of advanced lung cancer (EGFR-mutated non-small cell lung cancer). The study involves 2…

This early-phase study tests a combination of three drugs (tremelimumab, durvalumab, and belinostat) in people with advanced bladder cancer that has spread or cannot be removed surgically. The main goal is to find the safest dose and understand side effects. About 9 adults who ha…

This pilot study tests whether metformin, a common diabetes drug, can help older adults recover muscle and function after a hip fracture. Sixty people aged 60 and older will take either metformin or a placebo daily for 4 months after surgery. The main goal is to see if the study …

This early-stage trial aimed to test whether the drug N-803 is safe when given as maintenance therapy after CAR T-cell treatment in patients with relapsed or refractory B-cell non-Hodgkin lymphoma. The study was withdrawn before enrolling any participants, so no results are avail…

This phase 2 trial tests enfortumab vedotin, a drug that targets cancer cells, alone or with other drugs in 34 men with metastatic castration-resistant prostate cancer that has spread and stopped responding to hormone therapy. The goal is to see if the drug can shrink tumors, low…

This study reviews 100 patients with open-angle glaucoma who had two minimally invasive surgeries (Hydrus microstent and iTrack canaloplasty) along with cataract surgery. Researchers want to see if this combination lowers eye pressure and reduces the need for glaucoma medications…

This study tests whether the immunotherapy drug nivolumab, given after standard chemo-radiation, can help prevent bladder cancer from coming back. About 200 adults with localized muscle-invasive bladder cancer who cannot have bladder removal surgery are taking part. The main goal…

This early-phase trial tests whether metformin, a widely used diabetes drug, can prevent muscle loss and insulin resistance in healthy older adults during five days of bed rest. Researchers will measure changes in muscle size and insulin sensitivity. The study involves 64 partici…

This study tests a program called FAMS-T1D that helps young adults (ages 18-24) with type 1 diabetes set goals and get support from a friend or family member. The goal is to see if this approach improves blood sugar control, reduces diabetes distress, and helps the support person…

This study looks at what helps sedentary Pacific Islander adults start and keep up physical activity. Researchers will track 150 participants over 20 months using GPS, smartphone surveys, and activity monitors, and provide a culturally tailored program based on the Diabetes Preve…

This trial tests whether giving young adults personalized risk information—such as a UV photo of their skin, a genetic test for melanoma risk, and a tailored action plan—can reduce sunburn and encourage sun protection. Over 500 college students who have had recent sunburns or tan…

This study tests whether a clinic-based outreach program can help more rural parents get their children (ages 9-17) the HPV vaccine. Researchers are working with 1,455 families at community clinics in the Mountain West. The goal is to see if simple communication and engagement st…

This study tests a program called "Paso a Paso" designed to help Spanish-speaking adults at risk for diabetes. About 45 participants will take part to see if the program is practical and effective. The goal is to prevent diabetes by helping people lose weight and manage blood sug…

This study looks at whether reusing walking boots is safe for people recovering from foot or ankle injuries. About 60 patients will be randomly assigned to get either a new boot or a cleaned, reused boot. The main goal is to see if reused boots cause more skin problems like blist…

This study tests whether a headband with special semiconductors can help with memory and thinking problems (often called 'chemo brain') in people who have had breast or gynecologic cancer. About 50 participants will wear either the active headband or a placebo version for 18 hour…

This study tests whether a device called the Shoulder Pacemaker can help people recover better after reverse shoulder replacement surgery. About 100 adults aged 18 to 80 will either receive standard physical therapy or therapy plus the device three times a week for three months. …

This study tests a new device (Trident cannula) against a standard one for treating neck pain caused by small joints in the spine. About 80 adults with long-term neck pain will receive a procedure using either device. The goal is to see if the new device works just as well but wi…

This study tests a shoulder pacemaker device in 20 people with scapular dyskinesia or posterior shoulder instability. The device is used during rehabilitation to see if it reduces pain and improves shoulder function. The goal is to ease symptoms, not to cure the condition.

This study tests whether a local injection of multiple pain medicines works as well as regional anesthesia (numbing a larger area) for controlling pain after ankle fracture surgery. Researchers will compare pain scores, complications, and costs in 200 adults with rotational ankle…

This study looks at whether a special pain injection given around the knee during surgery can lower pain for people with a tibial plateau fracture (a break in the top of the shinbone). About 150 adults with this type of fracture will receive the injection, and their pain scores w…

This study compares two ways to numb the wrist during a broken bone repair: a hematoma block (injecting numbing medicine into the fracture site) and a Bier block (using a tourniquet and IV numbing medicine). 500 adults with a broken wrist will be enrolled to see which method prov…

This study tests whether a new type of screw (Bone Bolt) reduces pain better than standard screws after surgery for a specific pelvic fracture (LC-1). About 100 adults aged 18-80 will take part. The main goal is to see if the Bone Bolt leads to lower pain scores in the days after…

This small study tests a procedure called radiofrequency ablation for people with chronic shoulder pain that hasn't improved with standard treatments like physical therapy or injections. The treatment uses heat to calm the nerves that send pain signals from the shoulder joint. Te…

This study follows 150 people who received the Intracept Procedure, which uses radiofrequency energy to ablate the basivertebral nerve in the spine. The goal is to see if this reduces disability from chronic low back pain. Participants fill out questionnaires about their pain and…

This study tests whether watching short videos with mindfulness exercises (like guided meditation or expressive writing) before and after abdominal cancer surgery can help manage pain and distress. About 95 adults will be assigned to mindfulness videos, standard hospital resource…

This study tests two telehealth-based treatments—brief pain education and 10 weeks of physical therapy—to help 500 adults with chronic low back pain. The goal is to improve pain management and reduce opioid use in community health centers. Participants receive sessions via phone …

This study planned to test a device called Lullabreath, a video game controlled by breathing in and out, to help children aged 4-11 feel less anxious when getting anesthesia before surgery. The game was meant to encourage steady breathing and distract the child. However, the tria…

This study tests whether a simple vocal exercise—humming or singing through a straw—can help people with voice fatigue or hoarseness expand their pitch range and improve voice stability. About 120 adults with no current voice disorder but with high or low vocal activity will perf…

This study tests whether a web-based decision aid app can reduce stress and improve decision-making for parents whose baby is diagnosed with a life-threatening congenital heart defect. 135 parents are randomly assigned to use the app alone or with an added values clarification ex…

This study is testing a new surgical technique for total shoulder replacement that does not cut any muscles or tendons. Researchers want to see if this approach improves pain, strength, and motion in people with shoulder arthritis. About 50 patients will be followed after surgery…

This study tests a remotely delivered 8-week program called ReStoreD for couples where one partner has had a stroke. The program teaches goal-setting, communication, and positive thinking skills to reduce anxiety and depression. Researchers will enroll 400 couples to see if the p…

This study tests whether 30 sessions of UVA-1 light therapy can improve daily life for people with scleroderma, morphea, or skin hardening from graft-versus-host disease. Thirty adults will report how their symptoms affect everyday tasks before and after treatment. The goal is to…

This pilot study is testing whether memantine, a drug already used for Alzheimer's, can improve arm and leg function after an ischemic stroke. Twenty participants with arm weakness will receive either memantine or a placebo for several weeks. The study measures motor skills and t…

This study looks at how a hip condition called femoroacetabular impingement (FAI) changes the way the hip joint moves. Researchers will compare 36 people with FAI to those without it. The goal is to better understand the mechanics behind the condition, which may help improve futu…

This study is testing a new video game designed to help teenagers with congenital heart disease learn how to manage their own healthcare. The game teaches skills like talking to doctors, understanding medical information, and keeping track of appointments and medications. About 1…

This study develops and tests a computer tool that helps pharmacists screen patients for opioid medication risks. Researchers will compare pharmacies using the tool to those using standard care. The goal is to see if the tool lowers patients' risk of opioid abuse.

This study is testing a web-based platform called LEAD that helps people in the early stages of Alzheimer's or dementia talk about and document their end-of-life care preferences. The goal is to make it easier for them and their care partners to feel confident in making future me…

This Phase 1 study aims to understand how the body processes ketamine after a cesarean delivery, and whether it can help with postpartum depression and pain. Fifty participants will receive a low-dose ketamine infusion, and researchers will measure drug levels and side effects. T…

This study follows children who had a hip socket (acetabular) fracture to see how they heal over time. Researchers will track fracture patterns, treatments, and any long-term problems using questionnaires and medical records. The goal is to learn which treatments work best and cr…

This study looks at how skin temperature and blood flow change in people with a leg amputation, especially those with diabetes. Researchers will test two types of prosthetic legs—rigid and shock-absorbing—to see which one keeps the skin cooler and healthier. Sixty participants wi…

This study compares four different approaches to managing suicide risk in 120 adults who have had suicidal thoughts and past suicide attempts. Participants are randomly assigned to one of four interventions, and researchers measure changes in suicidal thoughts and behaviors befor…

This study looks at whether rotator cuff disease runs in families. Researchers will collect DNA, medical history, and family history from 400 people to understand genetic risk factors. The goal is to build a resource for future studies, not to test a new treatment.

This study aims to understand how diet affects the eyes and skin by measuring natural pigments called carotenoids. Researchers will use non-invasive methods to check levels in the eye and skin, and also test blood in some participants. Anyone age 7 or older having a routine eye e…

This study compares giving oxygen only when a patient breathes in (on-demand) versus the usual constant flow during procedures. Researchers want to see if on-demand oxygen keeps oxygen levels higher and improves carbon dioxide monitoring. About 100 relatively healthy adults will …

This study compares two recovery plans for people who had surgery for a specific type of knee fracture (unicondylar tibial plateau fracture). One group will start putting weight on their leg after 6 weeks, while the other follows the standard 10-week wait. Researchers will measur…

This study looks at how the body's inflammatory response after a specific type of knee fracture might be linked to developing arthritis later. Researchers will measure inflammatory markers in the joint fluid and blood of 60 adults with a tibial plateau fracture. They will also us…

This study compares genetic differences and muscle gene activity in people who develop acute compartment syndrome after a leg fracture versus those who do not. Researchers will measure a protein called myostatin in muscle tissue. The goal is to better understand why some people g…

This study looks at cells from 60 spine surgery patients to find which ones are best at making bone. The goal is to improve healing after spinal fusion and lower the chance of needing another surgery. Researchers will test a small piece of bone graft taken during the operation.

This study looks at three common stress tests used to check ankle joint stability after a specific type of ankle fracture (Weber B). The goal is to see if these tests give different measurements of how much the ankle joint space widens. Sixty adults with this fracture will have a…

This study looks at whether Fitbit activity monitors can help measure physical function in people with cervical myelopathy (a spine condition) before and after decompression surgery. Researchers will compare Fitbit step counts with standard questionnaires to see if the monitors p…

This pilot study tests whether leaving the placenta in place after delivery (conservative management) is a safe and effective alternative to hysterectomy for women with placenta accreta spectrum, a condition where the placenta grows too deeply into the uterine wall. Four particip…

This pilot study looks at whether using two metal implants (instead of one) to fix a broken thigh bone near the knee helps older adults heal better. Researchers will enroll 80 people aged 60 and older across five sites to see if a larger trial is possible. The main goals are to c…

This study is looking for genes that might make some people more likely to get an infection after hip or knee replacement surgery. Researchers will collect blood or saliva samples from 150 people in families with a history of such infections, plus unaffected relatives. The goal i…

This study looks at 116 adults who had glaucoma stent surgery up to 2 years ago. Researchers use a special eye scan (OCT) to check if the tiny stents are in the right position and how that affects eye pressure. The goal is to learn how often stents are misplaced and whether prope…

This study looks at how sleep and daily body rhythms impact memory and thinking skills in couples where one partner has mild memory problems. Researchers will track 340 couples over time using smartphone tests and surveys. The goal is to understand if poor sleep in one partner af…

This study tests whether a hospital-customized plan (ROAD Home) reduces unnecessary antibiotic use at discharge for adults with pneumonia or urinary tract infections. Forty hospitals are randomly assigned to either use this tailored approach or continue their usual practices. The…

This study was designed to see if certain immune cells (T cells) contribute to age-related blood vessel problems that raise heart disease risk. It planned to give a single injection of abatacept to adults aged 55-75 and measure changes in artery function and inflammation. However…

This study looks at how well a new hip replacement stem (Insignia) fits and stays in place over time. Researchers will review X-rays from 100 adults getting a first-time hip replacement to check for any signs of loosening. The goal is to see if the stem is safe and effective for …

This study looks at a specific type of blood vessel growth under the retina, called non-exudative type 1 macular neovascularization (MNV), in people with age-related macular degeneration (AMD). Researchers want to see if these vessels actually help preserve vision rather than har…

This study was designed to see if giving methadone during breast reconstruction surgery helps patients use fewer opioids for pain afterward. It planned to enroll women having autologous breast reconstruction after mastectomy. However, the trial was withdrawn before any participan…

This study compares the effects of Swedish massage versus light touch on brain activity, heart rate, blood pressure, and mood in 30 healthy adults. Participants are randomly assigned to one session of either massage or light touch, and undergo brain scans before and after. The go…

This study looks at whether massage and light touch therapies change brain activity and reduce anxiety. About 46 healthy adults will receive either Swedish massage or light touch twice a week for six weeks. Brain scans before and after will measure changes in brain networks and s…