University Of Wisconsin, Madison
Clinical trials sponsored by University Of Wisconsin, Madison, explained in plain language.
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Could a higher dose of rifampicin cut TB treatment time for kids?
⭐️ CURE ⭐️ Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether a higher dose of the drug rifampicin can safely shorten tuberculosis treatment for children aged 3 months to 10 years. About 230 children with drug-susceptible TB will receive either the standard or a higher rifampicin dose, with treatment duration adjust…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: University of Wisconsin, Madison • Aim: ⭐️ CURE ⭐️
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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Can sound waves supercharge immunotherapy against bile duct cancer?
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis trial is testing whether adding a non-invasive ultrasound treatment called histotripsy to the immunotherapy drug durvalumab can strengthen the body's immune response against advanced intrahepatic cholangiocarcinoma, a type of bile duct cancer. Histotripsy uses focused sound …
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: University of Wisconsin, Madison • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 16, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can donor immune cells tame stem cell transplant risks?
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis trial tests whether an experimental cell therapy called agenT-797 is safe for people receiving a stem cell transplant for blood cancers like leukemia or myelodysplastic syndrome. Participants get an infusion of agenT-797 about a week after their transplant. The main goal is …
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: University of Wisconsin, Madison • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 13, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Ear stimulation may boost brain rewiring in babies with brain injury
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether combining a gentle nerve stimulation device worn on the ear (taVNS) with intensive arm therapy (CIMT) can help infants and toddlers (8–24 months) with perinatal brain injury improve movement in their weaker arm and hand. The therapy involves placing a mit…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Wisconsin, Madison • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 02, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New stem cell filtering method could make transplants safer for kids
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis early-phase study tests a new way to do stem cell transplants for children and young adults with blood diseases. Doctors will take stem cells from a family member or closely matched unrelated donor, filter out certain immune cells using a special machine, and then give them …
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: University of Wisconsin, Madison • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 25, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New combo aims to fight merkel cell cancer when immunotherapy fails
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether combining two drugs—ASTX727 (a pill) and retifanlimab (given through a vein)—can shrink tumors and control advanced Merkel cell cancer in people whose disease has worsened after standard immunotherapy. About 31 adults with stage III or IV Merkel cell canc…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: University of Wisconsin, Madison • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 25, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could a targeted drug re-sensitize resistant breast cancer?
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis pilot trial tests whether adding the drug alisertib to usual care can help people with advanced HR+/HER2+ breast cancer whose disease has become resistant to standard treatments. Researchers want to see if alisertib can block communication between hormone receptors and HER2,…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: University of Wisconsin, Madison • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 17, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a smartphone app with family support boost opioid treatment success?
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study tests a text- and web-based tool called FamilyCHESS, designed to help people with moderate to severe opioid use disorder begin and stay on medication. The tool also involves a concerned family member or friend who provides support. Researchers will compare outcomes lik…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Wisconsin, Madison • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 09, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New combo therapy aims to prevent lung damage in tiniest preemies
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether giving a special lung medicine (surfactant mixed with budesonide) to extremely premature babies who are still on a breathing machine at 7-14 days old is safe and can help prevent a serious lung condition called bronchopulmonary dysplasia. About 24 babies …
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: University of Wisconsin, Madison • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:00 UTC
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AI eye check in your Doctor's office could save your sight
Diagnosis Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether using an AI program to screen for diabetic eye disease during regular primary care visits can get more people to follow up with an eye specialist. It will include 4,000 adults with diabetes who have Medicaid and haven't had an eye exam in the past year. T…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Wisconsin, Madison • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:25 UTC
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Could a daily pill shield transplant patients from a common virus?
Prevention Not yet recruitingThis study investigates whether the drug letermovir can prevent cytomegalovirus (CMV) infection in adults who have received a kidney or liver transplant and have been previously exposed to CMV. Participants take one letermovir tablet daily for 84 days after transplant. The goal i…
Phase: PHASE4 • Sponsor: University of Wisconsin, Madison • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Jul 17, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a phone app lift depression? 1,500 volunteers test a meditation program
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis trial investigates whether the Healthy Minds Program, a mobile meditation training app, can reduce symptoms of depression in adults. About 1,500 participants with elevated depressive symptoms will complete a 4-week well-being program using the app. Researchers will measure c…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Wisconsin, Madison • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Aug 16, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New study tests happiness therapy for IBS sufferers
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether a 15-week well-being program can improve mood, reduce IBS symptoms, and boost quality of life in 150 adults with Irritable Bowel Syndrome. Participants will attend weekly one-hour sessions and be followed for up to 9 months. The goal is to see if focusing…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Wisconsin, Madison • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Aug 15, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Olive oil swish might cut asthma drug side effects
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether an extra virgin olive oil and water mouthwash can remove more leftover asthma medication from the mouth than plain water. The medication residue can cause problems like thrush or sleep apnea. Twenty healthy adults and adults with asthma will rinse with di…
Phase: PHASE4 • Sponsor: University of Wisconsin, Madison • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jul 31, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Zapping the brain to sleep better and seize less
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study tests a non-invasive technique called temporal interference stimulation to boost deep sleep in people with epilepsy. Researchers will compare 4 nights of real stimulation to 4 nights of sham (fake) stimulation in up to 16 patients. The goal is to see if better sleep ca…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Wisconsin, Madison • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jul 25, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can electrical stimulation or vibration boost leg strength after ACL surgery?
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study looks at whether neuromuscular electrical stimulation (NMES) or vibration can help people who have had anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstruction regain strength in their quadriceps (thigh muscle). The researchers want to see if these treatments reduce muscle inhi…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Wisconsin, Madison • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jul 15, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could a daily probiotic be safe for Alzheimer's? new study aims to find out
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis Phase 2 trial will test whether taking a daily probiotic supplement for six months is safe and practical for people with early Alzheimer's or those at risk. Researchers will enroll 40 participants aged 60 and older. The study does not test whether the probiotic improves memo…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: University of Wisconsin, Madison • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jul 04, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could a Weight-Loss drug change how your body handles alcohol?
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study investigates whether tirzepatide, a medication used for weight loss, alters the way the body processes alcohol. Five adults aged 21-55 who take tirzepatide will consume a standard amount of alcohol, and researchers will measure blood alcohol levels, elimination rates, …
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: University of Wisconsin, Madison • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 13, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Eggs vs. dairy: new study tests which boosts choline best for women over 50
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study looks at how well the body uses choline from a new dairy ingredient compared to eggs in women aged 51-70 who have gone through menopause. Participants will drink a chocolate-flavored drink with either the dairy ingredient or whole egg powder. The goal is to see if dair…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Wisconsin, Madison • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 12, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a mannequin and a bagel teach kids to outsmart ticks?
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether fun, hands-on activities can help children aged 6 to 12 learn about ticks and how to avoid them. Kids will try activities like checking a mannequin for ticks and examining ticks on a bagel. They answer questions before and after to see if their understand…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Wisconsin, Madison • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 12, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Mind zapping: can targeted electrical pulses tune the brain?
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study explores whether a non-invasive technique called transcranial electrical stimulation with temporal interference (TES-TI) can temporarily change brain activity in healthy adults. Using MRI scans to personalize electrode placement, participants will receive different typ…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Wisconsin, Madison • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 09, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Swallowing science: new study aims to standardize how we measure dysphagia
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study will compare two different devices that measure pressure and flow during swallowing in 25 healthy adults. The goal is to see how differences in the devices affect the measurements, which could help standardize the diagnosis of swallowing disorders (dysphagia). Particip…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Wisconsin, Madison • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 01, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Brain ultrasound trial aims to uncover clues in sick kids
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study will use a non-invasive ultrasound test called Transcranial Doppler to measure blood flow in the brains of 125 children in the Pediatric Intensive Care Unit. Researchers want to see how brain blood flow changes during critical illness and whether those patterns relate …
Sponsor: University of Wisconsin, Madison • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 01, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New study aims to boost healthcare access for adults with disabilities
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether adding a health education and coaching program to Special Olympics activities helps adults with intellectual or developmental disabilities get better healthcare. About 1,040 athletes and their care partners will take part. The goal is to see if this extra…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Wisconsin, Madison • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 31, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Brain blood flow mystery: does metabolic syndrome hit women harder?
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis early-phase study looks at whether metabolic syndrome reduces brain blood flow more in women than in men. Researchers will use MRI scans and a drug called indomethacin to test this in 72 healthy adults and those with metabolic syndrome. The goal is to understand sex differen…
Phase: EARLY_PHASE1 • Sponsor: University of Wisconsin, Madison • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 29, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could a simple MRI replace a PET scan for safer cancer radiation?
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study will test whether a special MRI scan (CSE-MRI) can accurately measure active bone marrow in men with metastatic prostate cancer, compared to a standard PET scan using a radioactive tracer (FLT). Fifteen participants will receive both scans at the same time using a comb…
Phase: EARLY_PHASE1 • Sponsor: University of Wisconsin, Madison • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 25, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New scanner aims to give doctors a clearer view during surgery
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study will test a new type of CT scanner that may produce clearer images during image-guided procedures like biopsies or injections. Twenty adults scheduled for such procedures will receive one extra scan with the new device. Researchers will compare the image quality to sta…
Sponsor: University of Wisconsin, Madison • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 25, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Mirror-Image meth: scientists compare two forms of the drug
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study will give 17 healthy adults three different versions of methamphetamine to see how the body processes each one. Meth comes in two mirror-image forms: S-meth, a strong stimulant used for ADHD, and R-meth, a weaker form found in some nasal sprays. Researchers will measur…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: University of Wisconsin, Madison • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 25, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New MRI methods could spot liver damage earlier
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study tests new MRI techniques to measure blood flow and tissue details in the liver. Researchers will scan 110 people, including healthy volunteers and those with chronic liver disease or fibrosis, to see if these scans can reliably detect liver damage. The goal is to devel…
Sponsor: University of Wisconsin, Madison • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 25, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Hamstring showdown: eccentric lifts vs sprinting for muscle gains
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study compares two types of hamstring training—eccentric exercises like the Romanian deadlift and Nordic hamstring exercise versus sprint-specific drills—in healthy collegiate athletes. Over 10 weeks, researchers measure changes in muscle size, strength, power, and sprint pe…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Wisconsin, Madison • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 23, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Psychedelic study to test if 'Trip' or brain chemistry boosts mood
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study will give psilocybin to 120 healthy adults with low well-being, either while awake or asleep, to see if the psychedelic experience is needed for mood benefits. Participants will also receive a placebo or clonidine for comparison. The goal is to understand how psilocybi…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: University of Wisconsin, Madison • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 04, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New MRI software aims to cut scan time and noise
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study tests new computer software for brain MRI scans that could make them faster, quieter, and produce clearer images. About 131 adults, including healthy volunteers and patients already scheduled for a brain MRI, will have one 60-minute scan. Researchers will compare stand…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Wisconsin, Madison • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 03, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Smart shoe gadget aims to track senior walking patterns
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis pilot study will test a wearable device called OptiGait that attaches to a shoe to measure walking speed and natural gait. Twenty healthy adults aged 65 and older will walk with and without the device to see if it accurately captures movement. The goal is to refine the devic…
Sponsor: University of Wisconsin, Madison • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 03, 2026 00:00 UTC