University Of Washington
Clinical trials sponsored by University Of Washington, explained in plain language.
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Gene therapy cocktail aims to wipe out bladder cancer before surgery
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether adding a gene therapy (nadofaragene firadenovec) to standard chemotherapy and immunotherapy before bladder removal surgery can improve outcomes for people with muscle-invasive bladder cancer. About 33 adults will receive the combination treatment, then ha…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: University of Washington • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Apr 29, 2026 02:40 UTC
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Pharmacies on the frontline: new study brings HIV and STI prevention to young women where they shop
Prevention Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether offering HIV prevention pills, STI testing, and preventive antibiotics at retail pharmacies can help young women (ages 15-24) avoid infections. About 720 participants will be randomly assigned to different pharmacy-based services. The goal is to see if th…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Washington • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Apr 29, 2026 02:37 UTC
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Weight program may slow early puberty in At-Risk girls
Prevention Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether a family-based weight management program can delay the start of puberty in overweight girls aged 6.5 to 8 years. Half the girls will join a 5-month program focused on healthy eating and exercise, while the other half will receive standard care. Researcher…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Washington • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Apr 29, 2026 02:37 UTC
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Estrogen patch may ease side effects of prostate cancer treatment
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study looks at whether adding estrogen to standard hormone therapy can improve quality of life for men with metastatic hormone-sensitive prostate cancer. Standard treatment often causes hot flashes, fatigue, and bone issues by lowering estrogen. The trial will compare hot fl…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: University of Washington • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Apr 26, 2026 20:03 UTC
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Brain scans reveal how meditation and hypnosis ease pain in seniors
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study looks at how two mind-body treatments—mindfulness meditation and therapeutic hypnosis—work in the brains of older adults (60+) with chronic pain. 375 participants will be randomly assigned to one of three groups: meditation, hypnosis, or story listening (control). Rese…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Washington • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Apr 29, 2026 02:39 UTC