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This study tests whether the drug senicapoc can prevent lung scarring from getting worse in people with progressive fibrotic interstitial lung disease (ILD) or idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF). About 140 adults will take either senicapoc or a placebo daily for 26 weeks, and do…

This phase 3 trial compares standard versus higher-dose radiotherapy, combined with chemotherapy, in 162 people with early low or mid rectal cancer. The goal is to see if a higher dose helps more patients achieve a complete response and avoid surgery, preserving their rectum. Par…

This study compares robot-assisted surgery using the DaVinci Xi system to traditional open surgery for colon cancer near the right flexure or transverse colon. Researchers want to see if the robot approach yields better tissue quality, fewer complications, and shorter hospital st…

This study investigates whether a blood test can help identify people who have a positive stool test for hidden blood but are actually at very low risk for colorectal cancer. The goal is to reduce the number of unnecessary colonoscopies, which are invasive and strain healthcare r…

This study is testing whether a simple blood test, combined with artificial intelligence (AI), can help find lung cancer early in people with COPD who are current or former smokers. About 1,000 participants will give a blood sample, and those flagged as high-risk by the AI will g…

This study tests whether taking fish oil supplements can prevent nerve damage in the hands and feet caused by oxaliplatin chemotherapy in colorectal cancer patients. 120 participants will receive either fish oil or corn oil (placebo) during their treatment. The goal is to see if …

This study tests whether adding acupuncture and acupressure to standard anti-nausea medicine can better reduce chemotherapy-induced nausea. About 90 cancer patients with ongoing nausea will be split into two groups: one gets the extra acupuncture, the other gets medicine alone. T…

This study tests whether dronabinol, a synthetic form of THC (the psychoactive compound in cannabis), can reduce severe breathlessness in people with advanced COPD. Thirty participants will receive both dronabinol and a placebo in random order to compare effects. The goal is to s…

This study tests a new care model for cancer survivors who experience late effects from treatment. About 30 doctors and their patients will use a questionnaire before visits to guide discussions and create personalized care plans. The goal is to see if this approach helps more pa…