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Bone disorder
MONDO:0005381Diseases of bones.
Also known as: bone element disease, bone element disease or disorder, disease of bone element, disease or disorder of bone element, disorder of bone element, rare bone disease related to a common gene or pathway defect
6305 clinical trials for this condition and its sub-types, 53 tagged with Bone disorder itself.
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Browse by category →Sub-types of Bone disorder
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Bone inflammation disease 1 trial · 2,674 incl. sub-types
6 sub-types
- Arthritic joint disease 195 trials · 2,555 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- Epicondylitis 86 trials
- Osteomyelitis 43 trials · 46 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- Osgood-Schlatter disease 5 trials
- Mastoiditis 1 trial
- Caffey disease 0 trials
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Bone neoplasm 26 trials · 2,118 incl. sub-types
20 sub-types
- Bone cancer 79 trials · 1,923 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- Skull neoplasm 0 trials · 161 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- Bone benign neoplasm 1 trial · 70 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- Notochordal tumor 0 trials · 34 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- Ewing sarcoma/peripheral primitive neuroectodermal tumor of bone 0 trials · 7 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- Solitary bone cyst 6 trials
- Vascular bone neoplasm 0 trials · 4 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- Ollier disease 3 trials
- Hereditary multiple osteochondromas 3 trials Sub-types →
- Hyperparathyroidism 2 with jaw tumors 1 trial
- Neonatal severe primary hyperparathyroidism 1 trial
- Neoplasm of femur 0 trials · 1 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- OSLAM syndrome 0 trials
- Aneurysmal bone cyst 0 trials
- Congenital progressive bone marrow failure-B-cell immunodeficiency-skeletal dysplasia syndrome 0 trials
- Diaphyseal medullary stenosis-bone malignancy syndrome 0 trials
- Hyperparathyroidism 1 0 trials
- Hyperparathyroidism 3 0 trials
- Hyperparathyroidism 4 0 trials
- Juvenile hyaline fibromatosis 0 trials
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Skeletal dysplasia 1 trial · 663 incl. sub-types
119 sub-types
- Osteochondrodysplasia 12 trials · 381 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- Lysosomal storage disease with skeletal involvement 0 trials · 64 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- Chondrodysplasia punctata 0 trials · 39 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- Type 2 collagenopathy 0 trials · 39 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- Non-syndromic limb reduction defect 0 trials · 35 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- FGFR3-related chondrodysplasia 0 trials · 33 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- Abnormal mineralization disorder 0 trials · 22 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- Syndromic craniosynostosis 1 trial · 22 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- Osteopetrosis 6 trials · 14 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- Amniotic band syndrome 8 trials · 9 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- Primordial dwarfism and slender bone disorder 0 trials · 9 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- Acromelic dysplasia 0 trials · 8 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- SHOX-related short stature 6 trials
- Polydactyly-syndactyly-triphalangism 0 trials · 6 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- McCune-Albright syndrome 5 trials
- Primary osteolysis 0 trials · 5 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- Filamin-related bone disorder 0 trials · 4 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- Ollier disease 3 trials
- Proteus syndrome 2 trials
- SLC26A2-related skeletal dysplasia 0 trials · 2 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- Acheiria 0 trials · 2 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- Bent bone dysplasia 0 trials · 2 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- Congenital absence of both forearm and hand 1 trial · 2 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- Metaphyseal dysplasia-maxillary hypoplasia-brachydacty syndrome 2 trials
- Short rib dysplasia 0 trials · 2 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- Spondylodysplastic dysplasia 0 trials · 2 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- 2q37 microdeletion syndrome 1 trial
- COMP-related skeletal dysplasia 0 trials · 1 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- Currarino triad 1 trial
- Sotos syndrome 1 trial
- Chondromalacia patellae 1 trial
- Coxopodopatellar syndrome 1 trial
- Craniofrontonasal syndrome 1 trial
- Bruck syndrome 0 trials Sub-types →
- Camurati-Engelmann disease 0 trials Sub-types →
- Catel-Manzke syndrome 0 trials
- Cole-Carpenter syndrome 0 trials Sub-types →
- Eiken syndrome 0 trials
- FAM111A-related skeletal dysplasia 0 trials Sub-types →
- Hartsfield-Bixler-Demyer syndrome 0 trials
- LRP5-related primary osteoporosis 0 trials
- Larsen-like osseous dysplasia-short stature syndrome 0 trials
- Larsen-like syndrome, B3GAT3 type 0 trials
- Lenz-Majewski hyperostotic dwarfism 0 trials
- Marshall-Smith syndrome 0 trials
- Richieri Costa-Pereira syndrome 0 trials
- Robinow syndrome 0 trials Sub-types →
- TRIP11-related skeletal dysplasia 0 trials Sub-types →
- TRPV4-related bone disorder 0 trials Sub-types →
- Tatton-Brown-Rahman overgrowth syndrome 0 trials
- Weaver syndrome 0 trials
- Yunis-Varon syndrome 0 trials
- Acrocoxomesomelic dysplasia 0 trials
- Adactyly of foot 0 trials Sub-types →
- Apodia 0 trials Sub-types →
- Autosomal dominant osteosclerosis, Worth type 0 trials
- Autosomal recessive cutis laxa type 2 0 trials Sub-types →
- Baby rattle pelvis dysplasia 0 trials
- Bird headed-dwarfism, Montreal type 0 trials
- Bone dysplasia Moore type 0 trials
- Bone dysplasia corpus callosum agenesis 0 trials
- Brachydactyly-elbow wrist dysplasia syndrome 0 trials
- Calvarial doughnut lesions with bone fragility and spondylometaphyseal dysplasia 0 trials
- Carpotarsal osteochondromatosis 0 trials
- Cerebrocostomandibular syndrome 0 trials
- Chondroectodermal dysplasia with night blindness 0 trials
- Cleidorhizomelic syndrome 0 trials
- Cognitive impairment - coarse facies - heart defects - obesity - pulmonary involvement - short stature - skeletal dysplasia syndrome 0 trials
- Colobomatous microphthalmia-rhizomelic dysplasia syndrome 0 trials
- Complex lethal osteochondrodysplasia 0 trials
- Congenital absence of both lower leg and foot 0 trials Sub-types →
- Congenital absence of thigh and lower leg with foot present 0 trials Sub-types →
- Congenital absence of upper arm and forearm with hand present 0 trials
- Craniometadiaphyseal dysplasia, wormian bone type 0 trials
- Craniotubular dysplasia, Ikegawa type 0 trials
- De la Chapelle dysplasia 0 trials
- Delayed membranous cranial ossification 0 trials
- Diaphyseal medullary stenosis-bone malignancy syndrome 0 trials
- Dyschondrosteosis-nephritis syndrome 0 trials
- Dysplasia epiphysealis hemimelica 0 trials
- Dysplasia of head of femur, Meyer type 0 trials
- Dysspondyloenchondromatosis 0 trials
- Epimetaphyseal skeletal dysplasia 0 trials
- Familial osteodysplasia, Anderson type 0 trials
- Fibular aplasia-ectrodactyly syndrome 0 trials
- Genitopatellar syndrome 0 trials
- Genochondromatosis 0 trials Sub-types →
- Ghosal hematodiaphyseal dysplasia 0 trials
- Hyperostosis corticalis generalisata 0 trials
- Melorheostosis with osteopoikilosis 0 trials
- Mesomelic dwarfism-cleft palate-camptodactyly syndrome 0 trials
- Mesomelic dysplasia-digital anomalies-intellectual disability syndrome 0 trials
- Metaphyseal acroscyphodysplasia 0 trials
- Metaphyseal anadysplasia 0 trials Sub-types →
- Metaphyseal dysostosis-intellectual disability-conductive deafness syndrome 0 trials
- Metaphyseal dysplasia, Braun-Tinschert type 0 trials
- Microcephalic primordial dwarfism due to ZNF335 deficiency 0 trials
- Oculodentodigital dysplasia 0 trials Sub-types →
- Omodysplasia 0 trials Sub-types →
- Osteofibrous dysplasia 0 trials
- Osteoglophonic dysplasia 0 trials
- Pancreatic insufficiency-anemia-hyperostosis syndrome 0 trials
- Parietal foramina 0 trials Sub-types →
- Parietal foramina with cleidocranial dysplasia 0 trials
- Pelvic dysplasia-arthrogryposis of lower limbs syndrome 0 trials
- Proximal femoral focal deficiency 0 trials
- Pseudodiastrophic dysplasia 0 trials
- Rhizomelic dysplasia, Ain-Naz type 0 trials
- Rhizomelic dysplasia, Patterson-Lowry type 0 trials
- Rhizomelic syndrome, Urbach type 0 trials
- Short stature-advanced bone age-early-onset osteoarthritis syndrome 0 trials
- Skeletal dysplasia-epilepsy-short stature syndrome 0 trials
- Skeletal overgrowth-craniofacial dysmorphism-hyperelastic skin-white matter lesions syndrome 0 trials
- Split hand-foot malformation 1 with sensorineural hearing loss 0 trials
- Spondylometaphyseal dysplasia 0 trials Sub-types →
- Synpolydactyly 0 trials Sub-types →
- Tall stature-scoliosis-macrodactyly of the great toes syndrome 0 trials
- Thin ribs-tubular bones-dysmorphism syndrome 0 trials
- Tricho-dento-osseous syndrome 0 trials
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Bone development disease 2 trials · 528 incl. sub-types
9 sub-types
- Osteochondrodysplasia 12 trials · 381 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- Dysostosis 0 trials · 85 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- Developmental dysplasia of the hip 62 trials Sub-types →
- Spondylocarpotarsal synostosis syndrome 2 trials
- Microcephalic osteodysplastic dysplasia, Saul-Wilson type 1 trial
- Angioosteohypotrophic syndrome 0 trials
- Brachydactyly-elbow wrist dysplasia syndrome 0 trials
- Odontoid hypoplasia 0 trials
- Segmental odontomaxillary dysplasia 0 trials
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Disease of bone structure 1 trial · 456 incl. sub-types
5 sub-types
- Scoliosis 137 trials · 234 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- Spinal stenosis 120 trials · 154 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- Spondylolisthesis 77 trials Sub-types →
- Spondylosis 70 trials
- Spondylolysis 6 trials
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Bone remodeling disease 5 trials · 413 incl. sub-types
6 sub-types
- Bone resorption disease 24 trials · 321 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- Rickets 10 trials · 41 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- Hyperostosis 2 trials · 26 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- Osteosclerosis 1 trial · 16 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- Fibrous dysplasia 11 trials Sub-types →
- Osteomalacia 2 trials · 4 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
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Skull disorder 1 trial · 388 incl. sub-types
6 sub-types
- Paranasal sinus disorder 12 trials · 163 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- Skull neoplasm 0 trials · 161 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- Disorder of facial skeleton 4 trials · 132 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- Cochlear disorder 6 trials
- Enlarged vestibular aqueduct syndrome 2 trials
- Petrositis 0 trials
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Metabolic bone disorder 9 trials · 317 incl. sub-types
4 sub-types
- Osteoporosis 278 trials · 296 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- Chondrocalcinosis 5 trials · 7 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- Osteomalacia 2 trials · 4 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- Bone Paget disease 2 trials Sub-types →
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Osteonecrosis 59 trials · 224 incl. sub-types
7 sub-types
- Avascular necrosis 80 trials · 141 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- Osteonecrosis of genetic origin 0 trials · 102 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- Osteochondrosis 8 trials · 46 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- Osteoradionecrosis 14 trials · 15 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- Dieterich disease 1 trial
- Kummell disease 1 trial
- Idiopathic phalangeal acro-osteolysis 0 trials
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Mucopolysaccharidosis type 3 7 trials · 18 incl. sub-types
4 sub-types
- Mucopolysaccharidosis type 3A 7 trials
- Mucopolysaccharidosis type 3B 6 trials
- Mucopolysaccharidosis type 3C 2 trials
- Mucopolysaccharidosis type 3D 0 trials
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Periostitis 0 trials · 17 incl. sub-types
2 sub-types
- Alveolar periostitis 17 trials
- Orbital periostitis 0 trials
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Mucopolysaccharidosis type 1 11 trials · 16 incl. sub-types
3 sub-types
- Hurler syndrome 6 trials
- Hurler-Scheie syndrome 2 trials
- Scheie syndrome 1 trial
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GM1 gangliosidosis 12 trials
3 sub-types
- GM1 gangliosidosis type 1 3 trials
- GM1 gangliosidosis type 2 3 trials
- GM1 gangliosidosis type 3 0 trials
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Mucopolysaccharidosis type 9 1 trial
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ACAN-related short stature spectrum 0 trials · 1 incl. sub-types
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Baastrup syndrome 0 trials
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Sagliker syndrome 0 trials
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Ainhum 0 trials
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Cervical rib disease 0 trials
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Coxoauricular syndrome 0 trials
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Metachondromatosis 0 trials
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Mueller-weiss syndrome 0 trials
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Proteoglycan-related bone disorder 0 trials
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One-Time gene therapy aims to halt sanfilippo syndrome
Cure Not yet recruitingResearchers test a one-time gene therapy infusion in children and adults with Sanfilippo syndrome (MPS IIIB), a rare inherited disease that damages the brain and body. The therapy delivers a working copy of the NAGLU gene to help the body make an enzyme that is missing or faulty.…
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: NeuroGT • Aim: Cure
Last updated Sep 16, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could bone marrow from deceased donors cure blood cancers?
Cure Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether bone marrow from deceased donors can be used to treat people with blood cancers like leukemia and lymphoma. Participants receive a transplant of cryopreserved marrow from a deceased donor or standard cells from a living donor. The goal is to see if the de…
Sponsor: Ossium Health, Inc. • Aim: Cure
Last updated Sep 12, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a new drug combo make stem cell transplants safer for frail AML patients?
Cure Not yet recruitingThis trial is testing whether a new conditioning regimen, called VABu, can improve outcomes for adults with acute myeloid leukemia (AML) who are in first remission but are too frail for standard transplant prep. The regimen combines venetoclax, azacitidine (or decitabine), and bu…
Sponsor: The First Affiliated Hospital of Soochow University • Aim: Cure
Last updated Aug 21, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a pill and injection combo beat AML without harsh chemo?
Cure Not yet recruitingThis trial tests a combination of two drugs, azacitidine and venetoclax, as the first treatment for young, fit adults (ages 18-50) with newly diagnosed acute myeloid leukemia (AML). The goal is to see how many patients achieve complete remission after one or two cycles of this th…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Pakistan Blood and Marrow Transplant (PBMT) Group • Aim: Cure
Last updated Aug 07, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a fourth drug tip the scales against an aggressive leukemia?
Cure Not yet recruitingThis trial is testing whether adding venetoclax to standard intensive chemotherapy plus midostaurin can improve outcomes for adults with a type of acute myeloid leukemia that has a FLT3 mutation. The study enrolls people aged 18 to 70 with newly diagnosed disease who are healthy …
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: University Hospital, Bordeaux • Aim: Cure
Last updated Jul 26, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New pill-chemo combo takes on hard-to-treat cancers
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study tests a new drug called SX-682 (a tablet) combined with the chemotherapy docetaxel in people whose head/neck, salivary gland, or prostate cancer has spread or returned after treatment. The goal is to find the right dose and see if the combination shrinks tumors. About …
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 21, 2026 16:00 UTC
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Hope for sanfilippo kids: Brain-Infused drug enters final testing
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis phase 3 trial tests a drug called tralesinidase alfa in 14 children aged 1-5 with Sanfilippo syndrome type B, a rare genetic disease that causes severe brain damage. The drug is given directly into the brain fluid to replace a missing enzyme. The goal is to see if it can slo…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: Spruce Biosciences • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 21, 2026 16:00 UTC
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Can a liposomal drug combo improve AML treatment for older adults?
Disease control Not yet recruitingResearchers are testing a three-drug regimen called VAM for older or unfit adults with newly diagnosed acute myeloid leukemia (AML). The regimen combines liposomal mitoxantrone, azacitidine, and venetoclax. The trial aims to find the safest and most tolerable dose of liposomal mi…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Institute of Hematology & Blood Diseases Hospital, China • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 20, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can simple tummy time reshape a Preemie's head?
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis trial tests whether a daily routine of tummy time and careful positioning can help correct cranial asymmetry—a flattened head shape—in premature newborns. About 300 babies born before 37 weeks who are in the neonatal ICU or intermediate care unit will be split into two group…
Sponsor: Hospital de Clinicas de Porto Alegre • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 20, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Two ways to rebuild a Child's bone: which holds up?
Disease control Not yet recruitingWhen children lose bone to injury, infection, or surgery, doctors can rebuild the limb in different ways. This French study compares two established techniques: the induced membrane method and the vascularized fibula flap, which moves a piece of the calf bone with its blood suppl…
Sponsor: Central Hospital, Nancy, France • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 19, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Head-to-Head: which JAK inhibitor wins for myelofibrosis patients with low blood counts?
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study compares two FDA-approved drugs, momelotinib and ruxolitinib, in people with myelofibrosis who also have low blood cell counts. The main goal is to see which drug does a better job at shrinking the spleen and reducing the need for blood transfusions. About 268 particip…
Phase 4 • Sponsor: SWOG Cancer Research Network • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 19, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Apps and wearables join forces to tackle psoriatic arthritis
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study tests a digital health program designed to support people with psoriatic arthritis in managing their condition. Participants use a mobile app for symptom tracking and lifestyle tips, plus tools for sleep, stress, and physical activity, along with a smartwatch. The goal…
Sponsor: Sociedade Portuguesa de Reumatologia • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 18, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can Pre-Surgery chemo boost outcomes in High-Risk Soft-Tissue sarcoma?
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis phase 3 trial compares adding doxorubicin and ifosfamide (AIM chemotherapy) before standard treatment with pembrolizumab, radiation therapy, and surgery versus standard treatment alone in patients with high-risk soft-tissue sarcomas that can be removed by surgery. Participan…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 18, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Muscle loss may slow hip replacement recovery — a trial tests whether exercise can help
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis trial tests whether screening older adults for sarcopenia (loss of muscle strength and mass) before hip replacement surgery, followed by a structured exercise program after surgery, can improve recovery. Participants aged 65 and older with advanced hip osteoarthritis will be…
Sponsor: Fundación Pública Andaluza para la Investigación de Málaga en Biomedicina y Salud • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 17, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a new drug boost chemotherapy against rare sarcomas?
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis trial tests whether adding an experimental drug called DT-7012 to standard chemotherapy (doxorubicin) helps people with advanced soft tissue sarcoma, specifically two subtypes: undifferentiated pleomorphic sarcoma and dedifferentiated liposarcoma. Participants receive either…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Gustave Roussy, Cancer Campus, Grand Paris • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 17, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a single drug tame multiple autoimmune diseases?
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis trial tests an experimental drug called PF-08154225 in people with autoimmune diseases like lupus, rheumatoid arthritis, myositis, or scleroderma. The drug aims to calm the immune system, which mistakenly attacks healthy cells in these conditions. Participants receive the dr…
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: Pfizer • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 16, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Triple attack on aggressive sarcoma: can radiation, immunotherapy, and chemo shrink tumors before surgery?
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis phase 2 trial tests a three-part treatment for people with high-risk undifferentiated pleomorphic sarcoma (UPS), a rare cancer of soft tissue. Participants receive focused radiation (SBRT), the immunotherapy drug toripalimab, and a lower dose of the chemotherapy drug liposom…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Tianjin Medical University Cancer Institute and Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 16, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Leukemia combo shot and pill shows promise in early trial
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis Phase 2 trial tests a combination of two drugs—blinatumomab (given as a shot under the skin) and olverembatinib (a pill)—in 60 adults with Philadelphia chromosome-positive acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL). The goal is to see if this combo can control the disease safely. Pa…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: M.D. Anderson Cancer Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 16, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Ear stimulation vs. steroid shots: a new test for knee pain relief
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis pilot study tests whether a home-based device that stimulates the vagus nerve through the ear can reduce pain and inflammation in veterans with knee osteoarthritis. Researchers will compare two different daily doses of this nerve stimulation against a standard steroid inject…
Sponsor: VA Office of Research and Development • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 13, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Heart risk in rheumatoid arthritis: could a blood vessel drug help?
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis trial tests whether adding nicorandil, a drug that widens blood vessels, to standard rheumatoid arthritis (RA) treatment can reduce the buildup of plaque in arteries. People with RA have a higher risk of atherosclerosis, which can lead to heart attacks and strokes. Researche…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: Tanta University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 13, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a new antibody rebuild bone in osteoporosis?
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis phase II trial tests an investigational drug called TST002 in postmenopausal women aged 45 to 80 who have osteoporosis or low bone mass. The study compares three different doses of TST002 against a placebo and an existing osteoporosis drug, denosumab. The main goal is to see…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Transcenta Therapeutics (Hangzhou) Co., Ltd. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 13, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Off-the-Shelf immune cells take aim at Hard-to-Treat leukemia
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis early-phase trial is testing an experimental therapy called GT737 for adults with acute myeloid leukemia (AML) that has come back or not responded to standard treatment. GT737 uses specially engineered immune cells (iNKT cells) that are made in large batches and can be given…
Early phase 1 • Sponsor: Grit Biotechnology • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 13, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New hope for AML patients: experimental drug IPN60340 enters key trial
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether adding the experimental drug IPN60340 to standard medicines (azacitidine and venetoclax) helps more people with newly diagnosed acute myeloid leukemia (AML) achieve complete remission. About 450 adults who cannot have intensive chemotherapy will take part…
Phase 2/3 • Sponsor: Ipsen • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 12, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can an old malaria drug make resistant leukemia vulnerable again?
Disease control Not yet recruitingResearchers are testing whether adding hydroxychloroquine to oral decitabine and venetoclax helps adults with acute myeloid leukemia (AML) that has relapsed or stopped responding to similar treatment. The study enrolls about 18 people with relapsed or refractory AML, or newly dia…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 12, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New Three-Drug cocktail aims to beat aggressive leukemia
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study tests a new combination of three drugs—revumenib, azacitidine, and venetoclax—in people newly diagnosed with a specific, hard-to-treat leukemia called KMT2A-rearranged AML. The goal is to see if this cocktail can help more patients achieve remission with fewer side eff…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: UNC Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 12, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a stronger radiation dose fix hormone overload?
Disease control Not yet recruitingResearchers are testing whether a higher dose of proton beam therapy can normalise hormone levels better than standard radiotherapy in people with functioning pituitary tumours, including acromegaly and Cushing's disease. Participants receive about six weeks of either standard-do…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: University College, London • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 12, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a single dose of zoledronic acid safely treat bone loss in dialysis patients?
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis trial investigates how the drug zoledronic acid is processed in the body of people with chronic kidney disease who are on dialysis and also have osteoporosis. It aims to find the best dose—either 2.5 mg or 5 mg—given as a single intravenous injection during a dialysis sessio…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: University of Campinas, Brazil • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 12, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Community exercise program aims to boost health in older adults with multiple chronic conditions
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study tests a community-based exercise program for people aged 50 and older who have at least two chronic conditions, such as heart disease, diabetes, arthritis, or obesity. The program is designed to improve muscle strength, heart and lung fitness, and overall well-being. R…
Sponsor: Associação para o Desenvolvimento do Centro Académico de Investigação e Formação Biomédica do Algarv • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 12, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a targeted drug boost stem cell transplants for leukemia?
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis phase II trial tests whether adding venetoclax to standard chemotherapy and stem cell transplant, followed by venetoclax maintenance, helps adults with acute myeloid leukemia (AML) stay in remission longer. About 244 participants will receive either venetoclax or a placebo a…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 11, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug cocktail aims to wipe out Hard-to-Treat leukemia and MDS
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis phase 2 trial tests whether adding olutasidenib to standard treatments helps people with IDH1-mutated acute myeloid leukemia (AML) or myelodysplastic syndrome (MDS). For AML, the standard is a chemotherapy pill plus venetoclax; for higher-risk MDS, it's the chemotherapy pill…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 11, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug aims at CD123 to fight Hard-to-Treat blood cancers
Disease control Not yet recruitingResearchers are testing an experimental drug called ORM-1153 in adults whose acute myeloid leukemia (AML) or other blood cancer has returned or stopped responding to treatment. The drug targets CD123, a protein found on the surface of these cancer cells. Participants receive ORM-…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Orum Therapeutics USA, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 11, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Oxygen chamber therapy put to the test for dozens of diseases
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study will test hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBOT) — breathing pure oxygen in a pressurized chamber — for over 30 conditions, including long COVID, Crohn's disease, frostbite, and multiple sclerosis. Researchers will track 100 patients to see if HBOT improves their quality of …
Phase 4 • Sponsor: Jay C. Buckey Jr. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 11, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can better posture strengthen the pelvic floor in osteoporosis?
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis trial tests whether postural correction exercises can improve pelvic floor muscle function in postmenopausal women aged 55 to 65 who have osteoporosis and mild to moderate pelvic floor dysfunction. Participants receive estrogen replacement therapy and general posture advice,…
Sponsor: Cairo University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 10, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Head-to-Head: which drug combo tames psoriatic arthritis better?
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study compares two treatment combinations for adults with psoriatic arthritis who did not get enough relief from methotrexate alone. One group will receive apremilast plus methotrexate, the other adalimumab plus methotrexate. Researchers will measure joint and skin disease a…
Sponsor: Tanta University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 10, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Earpiece zaps nerves to shrink Radiation-Damaged brain swelling
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis trial tests whether a gentle electrical earpiece, worn twice daily for two weeks, can reduce brain swelling caused by radiation necrosis. The device stimulates a nerve in the ear to calm inflammation. Forty people with brain tumors who need a laser procedure will be randomly…
Sponsor: Virginia Commonwealth University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 06, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a tailored drug combo improve early response in chronic myeloid leukemia?
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis phase II trial tests asciminib as the first treatment for adults newly diagnosed with chronic myeloid leukemia in chronic phase. Patients with unfavorable risk factors also receive dasatinib starting four weeks later. The study measures how many patients achieve a major mole…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Prof. Dr. med. Andreas Hochhaus • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 06, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can one pill tame four autoimmune diseases? a Long-Term trial puts it to the test
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis trial gives deucravacitinib, an oral drug that calms the immune system, to adults with lupus or Sjögren's disease and to children with psoriasis or psoriatic arthritis. Participants join after finishing an earlier study of the same drug, and the goal is to see how safe and t…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: Bristol-Myers Squibb • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 05, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a menin-blocking drug outsmart stubborn leukemia?
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis trial is testing an experimental drug called S243249, which blocks a protein called menin, in people whose acute leukemia has come back or not responded to standard treatment. The study focuses on patients with specific genetic changes (KMT2A or NUP98 translocations, or NPM1…
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: Servier • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 05, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New trial aims to find best treatment for lung complication in rheumatoid arthritis
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis 52-week study will compare three drugs—tocilizumab, telitacicept, and methotrexate—in 204 people with rheumatoid arthritis who also have interstitial lung disease. The main goal is to see which drug best improves lung function. Participants will continue their usual arthriti…
Phase 4 • Sponsor: Chinese SLE Treatment And Research Group • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 05, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could a plant oil spray tame chronic sinusitis with fewer steroids?
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis trial tests whether adding a nasal spray made from pistacia lentiscus oil can help people with chronic rhinosinusitis control their symptoms while using a lower dose of a standard corticosteroid spray. Adults with the condition will be randomly assigned to either the oil spr…
Sponsor: Liaquat University of Medical & Health Sciences • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 04, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could CAR-T cells tame autoimmune diseases? early safety trial launches
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis early-stage study tests whether a single infusion of a patient's own modified immune cells (CAR-T cells) is safe for people with severe autoimmune diseases like lupus, rheumatoid arthritis, or scleroderma that haven't improved with standard treatments. Only 6 adults aged 18-…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Gustave Roussy, Cancer Campus, Grand Paris • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 04, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Blood-Derived clots could protect jaw bone after tooth removal
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study investigates whether a patient's own platelet concentrate, called A-PRF, can improve early wound healing after tooth extraction in people at high risk for medication-related osteonecrosis of the jaw (MRONJ). Participants are adults who have taken or are taking bone-str…
Sponsor: Queen Mary University of London • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 03, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Gene therapy before birth: a new hope for babies with GM1 disease
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis early-stage trial tests giving a gene therapy to unborn babies diagnosed with GM1 gangliosidosis, a severe genetic disorder that damages the brain and body. The therapy uses a harmless virus to deliver a working copy of the missing enzyme gene. The main goal is to see if the…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Tippi Mackenzie • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 02, 2026 00:00 UTC
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A common anti-vomiting drug may keep cholera patients off IV drips
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis trial tests whether a single oral dose of ondansetron, a drug that curbs vomiting, can help children with cholera keep down oral rehydration solution (ORS). About 120 children aged 6 months to 17 years with suspected or confirmed cholera and active vomiting will receive eith…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Public Interest Science Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 02, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a hormone mimic curb the need for bloodletting in a blood cancer?
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis trial tests whether rusfertide, a synthetic version of the hormone hepcidin, can help people with polycythemia vera—a condition where the bone marrow makes too many red blood cells—by lowering iron availability and keeping red blood cell counts in check. The study enrolls Ch…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Takeda • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 30, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Breathing workouts could give knee pain sufferers a leg up
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis trial tests whether adding inspiratory muscle training (IMT) — breathing exercises using a resistance device — to usual care can improve cardiopulmonary endurance and functional mobility in people with knee osteoarthritis. Adults aged 40-65 with bilateral knee osteoarthritis…
Sponsor: Riphah International University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 29, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can ancient ayurvedic remedies outperform modern medicine for knee pain?
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis trial tests whether combining traditional Ayurvedic treatments with standard medical care can better ease knee osteoarthritis symptoms than either approach alone. It enrolls 300 adults aged 30-65 with mild to moderate knee osteoarthritis, randomly assigning them to receive s…
Sponsor: All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Jodhpur • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 29, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Engineered immune cells take aim at stubborn leukemia
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis phase 1 trial tests a new type of immunotherapy called universal CAR T cells in people with acute myeloid leukemia (AML) that has come back or not responded to treatment. The cells are engineered to recognize and attack leukemia cells by targeting four different proteins (CL…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Shenzhen Geno-Immune Medical Institute • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 29, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a new drug combo outperform standard care for a tough blood cancer?
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis trial is testing whether adding the drug venetoclax to different chemotherapy regimens can improve outcomes for people newly diagnosed with acute myeloid leukemia (AML). It compares three experimental combinations against the standard treatment in 320 patients aged 14 and ol…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Institute of Hematology & Blood Diseases Hospital, China • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 28, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Engineered immune cells take on Hard-to-Treat sarcomas
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis early-stage trial is testing a combination of specially engineered immune cells (CAR T cells) and a vaccine for people with sarcoma that has come back or spread. The goal is to see if the treatment is safe and can help shrink tumors. About 20 participants will receive the th…
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: Shenzhen Geno-Immune Medical Institute • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 28, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could a joint injection of growth hormone and Platelet-Rich plasma offer a new path for arthritis relief?
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis trial is testing whether injecting a combination of growth hormone and platelet-rich plasma directly into the joint can improve pain, stiffness, and function in adults with knee or ankle arthritis that hasn't responded to usual treatments. Half of the 192 participants will r…
Phase 2/3 • Sponsor: Integrant Pty Ltd • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 28, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Engineered immune cells take on tough leukemia
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis early-phase trial tests a new type of cell therapy for people with relapsed or refractory acute myeloid leukemia (AML). The treatment uses a patient's own immune cells, engineered to recognize six different targets on leukemia cells. The study aims to see if this approach is…
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: Shenzhen Geno-Immune Medical Institute • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 28, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Engineered immune cells take aim at stubborn blood cancers
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study tests a new type of immunotherapy called CAR-T cells that are designed to recognize and attack cancer cells carrying a protein called CD7. It includes people with several blood cancers, such as T-cell acute lymphoblastic leukemia and acute myeloid leukemia. The goal is…
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: Shenzhen Geno-Immune Medical Institute • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 28, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New universal CAR t therapy targets tough blood cancers
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis early-stage trial tests a new type of immune cell therapy (called universal CAR T cells) for people with certain blood cancers, including T-cell leukemia and lymphoma. The therapy targets a protein called CD7 found on cancer cells. The study will check if the treatment is sa…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Shenzhen Geno-Immune Medical Institute • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 28, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Natural oil spray may allow lower steroid doses for sinusitis sufferers
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis trial tests whether adding a nasal spray made from Pistacia lentiscus oil (Bactorinol®) can help people with chronic rhinosinusitis maintain their quality of life when their steroid nasal spray dose is reduced. Participants first use a full dose of mometasone for 12 weeks, t…
Sponsor: Liaquat University of Medical & Health Sciences • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 28, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Engineered immune cells take on Hard-to-Treat sarcomas
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis trial tests a 4th-generation safety-engineered CAR T cell therapy for people with relapsed or late-stage sarcomas, including osteosarcoma and Ewing sarcoma. Participants receive a single infusion of these immune cells designed to target and attack sarcoma cells. The study ai…
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: Shenzhen Geno-Immune Medical Institute • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 28, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New pill combo aims to tame tough leukemia
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study tests an oral chemotherapy drug, cladribine, combined with two other drugs (low-dose cytarabine and venetoclax) in people with acute myeloid leukemia (AML). The first part finds the safest dose; the second part checks if that dose helps control the disease. About 58 ad…
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: M.D. Anderson Cancer Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 27, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a smartband and AI app ease knee pain and obesity?
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis pilot trial is testing a digital health program called CHALAANE, which means 'walk' in Hindi and Urdu, for South Asian adults with knee osteoarthritis and obesity. The program combines a smartband, an AI-powered mobile app for tracking diet and activity, and a 12-week superv…
Sponsor: The University of Hong Kong • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 27, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a new drug shrink nasal polyps and restore smell?
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis phase 3 trial tests whether the experimental drug felcorekibart, added to standard care, can reduce nasal polyps and improve symptoms like nasal blockage and loss of smell in adults with chronic rhinosinusitis with nasal polyps. Participants receive either felcorekibart or a…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: GlaxoSmithKline • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 26, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a new drug shrink nasal polyps and restore smell?
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis phase 3 trial tests whether an experimental drug called felcorekibart can reduce nasal polyps and improve symptoms like nasal blockage and loss of smell in adults with chronic rhinosinusitis with nasal polyps. Participants receive either felcorekibart or a placebo on top of …
Phase 3 • Sponsor: GlaxoSmithKline • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 26, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a new drug take on multiple tough cancers?
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis early-stage trial tests an investigational drug called CBX-663 in adults with certain advanced cancers that have not responded to standard treatment or have returned. The study includes people with blood cancers (like AML, MDS, or CMML), advanced solid tumors, or a type of b…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Crossbow Therapeutics, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 23, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a new pill quiet the inflammation of rheumatoid arthritis?
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis trial is testing an experimental drug called PTC844 in people with active rheumatoid arthritis, a condition where the immune system attacks the joints, causing pain and swelling. The study aims to see if PTC844 is safe, how it moves through the body, and whether it can reduc…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: PTC Therapeutics • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 23, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a new pill outsmart resistant leukemia?
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis early-stage trial is testing an experimental drug called monzosertib in adults with acute myeloid leukemia (AML) or high-risk myelodysplastic syndrome (MDS) that has returned or not responded to standard treatment. The main goal is to find a safe and recommended dose of monz…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: M.D. Anderson Cancer Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 23, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a pill replace IV drips for a hidden bone infection?
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis trial tests whether two oral antibiotic combinations—doxycycline with levofloxacin or moxifloxacin—can treat brucellosis as effectively as the standard doxycycline-rifampicin regimen. Brucellosis is a bacterial infection from animals that can cause fever and joint pain, and …
Sponsor: The First Affiliated Hospital of Shihezi University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 23, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a new shoulder implant restore arm function where others fail?
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study is following people who receive a Tornier Perform™ Reversed MonoPost shoulder replacement to see how well it works and how safe it is. The implant is designed for patients with severe shoulder damage, such as from arthritis, fractures, or failed previous surgeries. Res…
Sponsor: Stryker Trauma and Extremities • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 23, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a growth factor from donor bone improve spinal fusion?
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis trial is testing whether ProteiOS®, a growth factor derived from donor bone, can help bones in the lower spine fuse together as effectively as the standard approach using a patient's own bone. Adults with degenerative spine conditions needing lumbar fusion surgery will be ra…
Sponsor: Isto Biologics • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 22, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can your own fat cells rebuild a damaged knee?
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis trial is testing whether injecting a person's own fat tissue, processed with a special device, can reduce pain and improve function in people with knee osteoarthritis. Participants will receive either the fat tissue injection or a standard corticosteroid injection. The study…
Sponsor: Syntr Health Technologies, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 22, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a new drug sequence build stronger bones than standard care?
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis trial tests whether a short course of romosozumab followed by denosumab can increase bone density more than the standard treatment zoledronic acid in postmenopausal women with osteoporosis and high fracture risk. Participants receive either the romosozumab-denosumab sequence…
Phase 4 • Sponsor: Sahlgrenska University Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 21, 2026 00:00 UTC
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AI vs. human: which physical therapy wins for knee pain?
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis trial tests whether an AI-generated physical therapy program can be as effective as traditional rehab for people with knee osteoarthritis. Forty adults aged 45-70 with moderate knee osteoarthritis will be randomly assigned to either an AI-guided program created by ChatGPT-4 …
Sponsor: Cairo University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 21, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a common drug boost Chemo's power against Hard-to-Treat leukemia?
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis trial is testing whether adding hydroxyurea to a standard chemotherapy combination can improve outcomes for adults with acute myeloid leukemia (AML) that has returned or not responded to treatment. The study is conducted in two parts: first to find the safest dose of hydroxy…
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: Christer C Nilsson • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 19, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a smaller cut in robotic knee surgery mean less pain and faster healing?
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis trial is testing whether a minimally invasive technique for robotic knee replacement, which uses a smaller incision and less tissue disruption, can improve scar appearance and recovery compared to the standard approach. The study will involve 100 adults with knee osteoarthri…
Sponsor: Hallym University Kangnam Sacred Heart Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 16, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New knee implant under Real-World scrutiny: will it deliver better outcomes?
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study follows about 1,020 people who receive the oneKNEE total knee prosthesis during knee replacement surgery. Researchers track safety and how well the implant works by measuring changes in knee pain and function using the Oxford Knee Score two years after surgery. The goa…
Sponsor: Aesculap AG • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 16, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New hope for young adults with CML: asciminib under Real-World scrutiny
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study looks at how well the drug asciminib works and how safe it is for young adults with chronic myeloid leukemia (CML) in the Gulf region. Researchers will collect information from medical records of about 80 people aged 18 and older who have taken asciminib. The main goal…
Sponsor: Novartis Pharmaceuticals • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 12, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a Triple-Drug combo outsmart resistant leukemia?
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis trial tests whether adding gilteritinib to the standard drugs azacitidine and venetoclax can help adults with a type of acute myeloid leukemia (AML) that has returned or stopped responding to prior treatment. Participants receive the three-drug combination in repeated 28-day…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Florian Kuchenbauer • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 12, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a new daily pill shrink the spleen and ease myelofibrosis symptoms?
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis phase 2 trial is testing whether an oral drug called flonoltinib maleate can help adults with myelofibrosis, a rare bone marrow disorder that often causes an enlarged spleen and severe symptoms. The study compares three different daily doses (50 mg, 75 mg, and 100 mg) to see…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Chengdu Zenitar Biomedical Technology Co., Ltd • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 12, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a simple phone call speed up tooth extraction recovery?
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis trial tests whether extra follow-up—via phone calls, digital messages, or both—helps people recover better after a tooth extraction. Adults having a tooth pulled will get standard instructions, and some will also receive structured phone or digital check-ins during the first…
Sponsor: King Saud University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 09, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Body's own fat may offer new hope for chronic tendon pain
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis trial tests whether a one-time injection of a person's own concentrated fat can reduce pain and improve function in adults with chronic tendinopathy—tendon pain lasting more than three months that hasn't improved with usual treatments. Participants undergo a same-day procedu…
Sponsor: Weill Medical College of Cornell University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 08, 2026 00:03 UTC
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Testosterone may rebuild strength after spinal cord injury — trial puts it to the test
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis trial tests whether testosterone therapy can help men with spinal cord injury who have low testosterone and difficulty walking. The goal is to see if it increases muscle and bone in the legs, reduces body fat, and improves strength. Some participants also receive finasteride…
Phase 2/3 • Sponsor: VA Office of Research and Development • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 06, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a Patient's own immune cells fight advanced sarcoma?
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis phase 2 trial is testing whether lifileucel, a therapy made from a patient's own tumor-infiltrating lymphocytes (immune cells), can shrink tumors in adults with advanced soft tissue sarcoma. Participants will have their tumor removed to create the personalized therapy, then …
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Iovance Biotherapeutics, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 05, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Personalizing leukemia care for seniors: a fitness-based treatment strategy put to the test
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis phase 2 trial tests whether using a comprehensive geriatric assessment to guide treatment selection can reduce side effects and improve outcomes in adults aged 60 and older with newly diagnosed acute myeloid leukemia. Participants are classified as fit, vulnerable, or frail,…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: University of Rochester • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 31, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Antibiotics vs. placebo for Kids' sinus infections: which works best?
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis trial tests whether common antibiotics—amoxicillin or amoxicillin-clavulanate—actually reduce symptoms in children aged 2 to 12 with acute sinusitis. About 1,100 children are randomly assigned to one of the two antibiotics or a placebo, and parents track daily symptoms. The …
Phase 4 • Sponsor: Nader Shaikh • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 31, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Preventive radiation may stop bone events before they start — a trial puts it to the test
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis phase 3 trial tests whether giving radiation therapy early — before symptoms appear — can reduce the risk of bone complications (like fractures or spinal cord pressure) in people with solid tumors that have spread to the bone. Participants have bone lesions that are consider…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: Centre Henri Becquerel • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 31, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a menin inhibitor tame myelofibrosis when standard drugs fall short?
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis trial investigates whether revumenib, a menin inhibitor, can safely and effectively treat myelofibrosis, a type of bone marrow cancer. The study first tests revumenib alone in patients who have already tried a JAK inhibitor, then tests it in combination with a JAK inhibitor.…
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: John Mascarenhas • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 31, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could bone marrow PRP heal tennis elbow better than blood PRP?
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis trial compares two types of platelet-rich plasma (PRP) injections for people with tennis elbow that hasn't improved with standard treatments. One injection uses PRP made from the patient's own bone marrow, while the other uses PRP from their blood. The study aims to see if t…
Sponsor: Clinique du Sport, Bordeaux Mérignac • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 23, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Robot or Surgeon's hand? trial tests which knee replacement heals faster
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis trial compares robotic-assisted total knee replacement to the conventional manual approach in adults with knee osteoarthritis. All participants follow the same structured home-based rehabilitation program before and after surgery. The study measures knee pain, function, and …
Sponsor: Mark Hurworth • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 23, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could your own blood cells ease knee arthritis pain?
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis clinical trial tests whether injecting a person's own purified blood cells into the knee can reduce pain and improve movement in people with knee osteoarthritis. The study compares two doses of these cells against a standard steroid injection. Participants are adults aged 40…
Phase 2/3 • Sponsor: DuoGenic StemCells Corporation (DGSC) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 22, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Magnetic heat zaps infection in knee implants without removal
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis trial tests whether a device that uses alternating magnetic fields to heat metal knee implants can help treat infections without removing the implant. Adults with a knee implant infection receive surgery, antibiotics, and either active or sham magnetic treatment. The study m…
Sponsor: Solenic Medical, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 16, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Viruses that eat bacteria could help save infected joint replacements
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis trial investigates whether adding bacteriophages—viruses that specifically target and kill bacteria—to standard surgery and antibiotics can improve outcomes for people with infected hip or knee replacements. The study enrolls adults with an infection caused by Staphylococcus…
Phase 2/3 • Sponsor: Ottawa Hospital Research Institute • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 15, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Chemotherapy drug temozolomide under review for tough pituitary tumors
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study looks at how well the chemotherapy drug temozolomide works for people with aggressive pituitary tumors or pituitary cancer that hasn't responded to standard treatments like surgery or radiation. Researchers are collecting data from medical records across multiple hospi…
Sponsor: University of Sao Paulo General Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 12, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Single-Dose gene therapy aims to reprogram immune cells against tough leukemia
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis early-phase trial tests a single injection of PID23, a gene therapy that instructs a patient's own immune cells to attack leukemia cells. It targets three markers (CD19, BCMA, and CD70) on cancer cells. The study enrolls up to 18 people aged 3 to 75 with relapsed or refracto…
Early phase 1 • Sponsor: Zhujiang Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 12, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could removing the primary tumor boost survival in stage IV breast cancer with Bone-Only spread?
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis trial investigates whether surgically removing the primary breast tumor, followed by standard systemic therapy, improves survival compared to systemic therapy alone in women with stage IV breast cancer that has spread only to a single bone site. The study enrolls women aged …
Sponsor: West China Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 09, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New pill aims to tame rheumatoid arthritis inflammation
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study tests an experimental oral drug called JAB-8263 in adults with active rheumatoid arthritis. The goal is to see if it is safe and can reduce joint inflammation and pain. Participants take the drug or a placebo every other day for 28 days. The trial is small and early-st…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Jacobio Pharmaceuticals Co., Ltd. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 08, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Herbal mix and cancer drug join forces to fight fluid in lungs
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether adding a Chinese herbal formula (Xuanyin Ning) to a standard cancer drug (bevacizumab) can better control malignant pleural effusion—fluid buildup in the chest caused by advanced lung cancer. About 308 participants will receive either the herbal formula o…
Sponsor: Shanghai Chest Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 03, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could a simple antibiotic keep blood cancer patients out of the hospital?
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether taking a daily antibiotic (levofloxacin) can safely reduce infections in people with myelodysplastic syndrome (MDS) or acute myeloid leukemia (AML) who are receiving chemotherapy as outpatients. The trial will randomly assign 75 participants to either lev…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: University of Manitoba • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 01, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New study aims to stop blood cancer relapse after transplant
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether giving personalized maintenance therapy after a stem cell transplant can prevent cancer from coming back in people with certain blood cancers. About 450 adults with myeloid cancers who have signs of disease before transplant will be assigned to treatment …
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Medical College of Wisconsin • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:02 UTC
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Denture cap showdown: which material saves more bone?
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study will compare two materials used for the caps that attach dentures to dental implants: acetal resin and nylon. The goal is to see which one causes less bone loss around the implants and keeps gums healthier. Twenty-two people with no teeth in their lower jaw will be enr…
Sponsor: Future University in Egypt • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:02 UTC
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Can a cheap arthritis drug shield kidneys from heart and bone damage?
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether a low dose of colchicine, a common anti-inflammatory drug, can slow down blood vessel hardening and bone problems in people with stage 3 chronic kidney disease. About 60 adults will take colchicine or receive usual care for 12 months. The goal is to see i…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:01 UTC
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Less invasive back surgery may be as effective as major revision for spinal stenosis
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis trial compares two surgical approaches for people who develop spinal stenosis near a previous lumbar fusion. One group receives a smaller surgery (microdecompression alone), while the other gets the standard larger surgery (decompression plus extending the fusion). The study…
Sponsor: Charite University, Berlin, Germany • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:01 UTC
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Precision radiation may better control spine tumors without extra risk
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis trial tests a highly targeted radiation technique called stereotactic body radiotherapy (SBRT) against standard radiotherapy for people whose cancer has spread to the spine but has not yet compressed the spinal cord. The goal is to see if SBRT can better prevent tumor growth…
Sponsor: Institut Cancerologie de l'Ouest • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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Blood clot risk in rare disease: could a higher dose of clopidogrel offer better protection?
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study looks at whether a higher dose of the blood thinner clopidogrel works better for people with essential thrombocythemia (ET), a rare blood disorder that raises the risk of dangerous blood clots. The standard dose may not work well for many ET patients, so researchers wi…
Sponsor: Fondazione Policlinico Universitario Agostino Gemelli IRCCS • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:06 UTC
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Could a few weeks of pre-surgery weight training boost hip replacement recovery?
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether a supervised resistance exercise program, done for 2 weeks before and 12 weeks after total hip replacement, improves muscle mass and strength in adults aged 60 and older with severe hip osteoarthritis. Participants are randomly assigned to either the exer…
Sponsor: Universidad de La Frontera • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:06 UTC
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Real-World check: Asciminib's performance in Tough-to-Treat CML
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study will follow about 98 adults with chronic myeloid leukemia who are taking asciminib after other treatments have stopped working. Researchers want to see how many patients achieve a major molecular response (a key sign of disease control) after two years. The goal is to …
Sponsor: Gruppo Italiano Malattie EMatologiche dell'Adulto • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:06 UTC
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Stem cell nasal spray takes on sinusitis
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study tests a new nasal spray for adults with chronic sinusitis. The spray turns into a gel inside the nose and releases three active ingredients: stem cell exosomes to help repair the nasal lining, an antihistamine to reduce inflammation, and an antiviral agent. The goal is…
Early phase 1 • Sponsor: The First Affiliated Hospital of Xinxiang Medical College • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:04 UTC
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Promising drug cocktail aims to shrink aggressive nasal tumors before surgery
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether giving a combination of anlotinib (a targeted therapy) and epirubicin (chemotherapy) before surgery can improve outcomes for people with advanced sinonasal adenoid cystic carcinoma, a rare and aggressive cancer of the nasal cavity and sinuses. About 76 pa…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Eye & ENT Hospital of Fudan University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:00 UTC
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New pill takes on tough blood cancers in first human trial
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis early-stage study tests a new tablet, FXS0683, in 228 adults with blood cancers like lymphoma or leukemia that returned or didn't respond to standard therapy. The main goals are to check safety, find the best dose, and see if the drug shrinks tumors. Participants will be clo…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Shanghai Fosun Pharmaceutical Industrial Development Co. Ltd. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:00 UTC
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New hope for older AML patients: gentler transplant approach aims to boost survival with less toxicity
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study tests a reduced-intensity chemotherapy combination (fludarabine and treosulfan) before a half-matched stem cell transplant in 77 older or frail adults with AML. The goal is to see if this gentler regimen can control the leukemia long-term while being safe enough for pa…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Institut Paoli-Calmettes • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:35 UTC
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New drug MTM-H-001 targets B-Cell autoimmune diseases in early trial
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis early study tests a new drug called MTM-H-001 in 75 adults with B-cell-related autoimmune diseases, including lupus, multiple sclerosis, and rheumatoid arthritis. The main goal is to check safety and find the right dose. Participants receive the drug by injection, and resear…
Sponsor: Beijing GoBroad Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:34 UTC
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Could early antibiotic stop be safe for kids with cancer?
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis trial looks at whether children with cancer who develop a fever and low white blood cells can safely stop antibiotics earlier than usual. About 136 children will be randomly assigned to either stop antibiotics within 24 hours or continue standard treatment. The goal is to se…
Phase 4 • Sponsor: Hospital Universitari Vall d'Hebron Research Institute • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:32 UTC
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Could a One-Size-Fits-All dose work for rheumatoid arthritis?
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study compares two ways of giving the drug tocilizumab to people with rheumatoid arthritis that is under control. One method uses a fixed dose for everyone, while the other adjusts the dose based on weight. The goal is to see if the simpler fixed-dose method works just as we…
Phase 4 • Sponsor: Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de Nice • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:32 UTC
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Radiation-Free hope: study tests if surgery alone is enough for rare nasal cancer
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study looks at whether patients with a rare nasal cancer (sinonasal adenoid cystic carcinoma) can safely avoid radiation after surgery if the tumor was completely removed. About 200 patients will choose either surgery alone or surgery plus radiation, and researchers will tra…
Sponsor: Eye & ENT Hospital of Fudan University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:31 UTC
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New digital toolkit aims to transform care for millions with multiple chronic diseases
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study is for adults aged 40 and older who have two or more chronic conditions like high blood pressure, diabetes, or depression. Researchers are testing a program that includes a digital decision-support system for doctors, telemedicine for specialist advice, and a mobile ap…
Sponsor: Centre for Chronic Disease Control, India • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:31 UTC
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New drug cocktail aims to boost transplant success in elderly leukemia patients
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether a combination of three chemotherapy drugs (thiotepa, busulfan, and fludarabine) given before a stem cell transplant can help older adults with acute myeloid leukemia stay in remission longer. About 93 patients aged 55 to 75 who are in their first remissio…
Sponsor: Shanghai General Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:29 UTC
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Immune cell boost may keep leukemia at bay after transplant
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study tests a stem cell transplant from a matched sibling donor combined with special immune cells (regulatory and conventional T cells) for people with high-risk acute myeloid leukemia (AML). The goal is to prevent the cancer from coming back. About 28 participants will rec…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Antonio Pierini • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:25 UTC
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Could stem cells ease stiff spine? new trial begins
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis early-phase trial tests a new stem cell treatment (HS_SW01) for people with ankylosing spondylitis, a type of arthritis that causes spine pain and stiffness. The study will include 18 adults aged 18 to 65. Researchers aim to check if the treatment is safe and if it helps red…
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: Shenzhen Huishan Biotechnology Co., Ltd. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:10 UTC
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Can early radiation stop cancer bone breaks?
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether giving radiation early to bone spots where cancer has spread can prevent complications like fractures or spinal cord pressure. About 90 adults with solid cancers that have spread to up to five bones will either get standard care or standard care plus radi…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Institute of Oncology Ljubljana • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:10 UTC
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New dental implant method aims to preserve jawbone and improve stability
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis small study tests a dental implant technique that leaves a piece of the natural tooth root (socket shield) and uses a mix of growth factors and bone graft material to support the implant. Seven adults needing a front tooth implant will be followed for 6 months to check bone …
Sponsor: Cairo University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:06 UTC
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Triple-Drug combo aims to stop AML relapse after remission
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether a combination of three drugs (chidamide, venetoclax, and azacitidine) can help prevent acute myeloid leukemia (AML) from coming back in patients who have already achieved remission. About 104 adults aged 18 to 80 will receive up to 12 cycles of treatment.…
Sponsor: Union Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:05 UTC
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New cell therapy aims to supercharge Kids' immune cells after transplant
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis early-phase trial tests a new cell therapy called ThINKK in 12 children aged 2–12 who have had a stem cell transplant for leukemia or neuroblastoma. The therapy is designed to boost the body's natural killer (NK) cells to better fight cancer. The main goals are to check if t…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Michel Duval • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:05 UTC
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New putty may help scoliosis patients heal faster after spine surgery
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study tests a new bone graft putty (MagnetOs Putty) against the standard method of using the patient's own bone to help the spine fuse after scoliosis surgery. About 140 teens and young adults with idiopathic scoliosis will take part. The goal is to see if the putty leads to…
Sponsor: UMC Utrecht • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:04 UTC
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New dental implant method aims to save bone and boost healing
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study tests a dental implant technique that keeps a small piece of the natural tooth root to help preserve bone. It combines this with a special blood-derived growth factor and a bone graft material. Seven adults needing a front tooth implant will be followed for 6 months to…
Sponsor: Cairo University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:04 UTC
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Could viruses be the new antibiotics for joint infections?
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether a treatment using special viruses (called phages) can safely and effectively treat infections in hip or knee replacements caused by Staphylococcus aureus bacteria. About 100 adults will receive either the phage therapy or a placebo during a standard surge…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Phagenix • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:04 UTC
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New hope for elderly AML patients: drug combo aims to control disease without harsh chemo
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study tests a combination of three drugs (venetoclax, homoharringtonine, and azacitidine) plus a growth factor (G-CSF) in 61 older or frail adults with newly diagnosed acute myeloid leukemia (AML) who cannot tolerate standard intensive chemotherapy. The goal is to see if thi…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: First People's Hospital of Hangzhou • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:03 UTC
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Can a common arthritis drug stop hand joint damage?
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether methotrexate, a drug used for other types of arthritis, can slow joint damage in people with painful hand osteoarthritis that hasn't gotten better with standard treatments. About 170 adults with erosive hand osteoarthritis will receive either methotrexate…
Phase 2/3 • Sponsor: Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de Nice • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:02 UTC
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New Triple-Drug attack on aggressive leukemia shows promise in major trial
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether a three-drug combination (venetoclax, azacitidine, and gilteritinib) followed by strong chemotherapy works better than standard chemotherapy plus gilteritinib for adults with a specific genetic type of acute myeloid leukemia (FLT3-mutated AML). About 300 …
Phase 3 • Sponsor: Institute of Hematology & Blood Diseases Hospital, China • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:00 UTC
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New implant study tracks Real-World results for rheumatoid arthritis patients
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study follows 150 adults with moderate-to-severe rheumatoid arthritis who have received the SetPoint System, an implanted device that uses nerve stimulation to control inflammation. Researchers will monitor device safety, ease of use, and how well it controls disease activit…
Sponsor: SetPoint Medical Corporation • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:00 UTC
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New combo therapy aims to keep leukemia away after transplant
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis phase 2 trial tests whether adding asciminib to standard tyrosine kinase inhibitors can prevent relapse in patients with Philadelphia chromosome-positive B-cell acute lymphoblastic leukemia or blastic phase chronic myeloid leukemia after a stem cell transplant. 45 participan…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: The University of Hong Kong • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:00 UTC
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Could one antibiotic replace two for chemo fevers? major trial launches
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study compares a single antibiotic (amoxicillin-clavulanate) against the standard two-drug combination (amoxicillin-clavulanate plus ciprofloxacin) for treating fever caused by chemotherapy in adults with certain blood cancers. The goal is to see if the simpler treatment wor…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: Versailles Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:03 UTC
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New combo aims to stop leukemia return in older patients
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether adding ivosidenib to oral azacitidine (Onureg) can help prevent acute myeloid leukemia (AML) from coming back in people over 55 who have a specific IDH1 mutation and are already in remission after chemotherapy. About 60 participants will take both pills d…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: French Innovative Leukemia Organisation • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:01 UTC
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New drug combo may boost stem cell success in rare bone marrow cancer
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether the drug gecacitinib, given before, during, and after a stem cell transplant, can help people with myelofibrosis (a type of bone marrow cancer) have better outcomes. About 39 adults aged 18-75 with intermediate- or high-risk myelofibrosis will take part. …
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Institute of Hematology & Blood Diseases Hospital, China • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:01 UTC
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Could white blood cells boost cord transplants for tough leukemia?
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis trial tests a new way to do cord blood transplants for young adults (ages 16-55) with very poor risk acute myeloid leukemia (AML). Participants get a standard cord blood transplant plus daily infusions of white blood cells called granulocytes for 1 to 7 days. The goal is to …
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: University of Manchester • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:00 UTC
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Could steroids save your joints after a severe infection?
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether adding a steroid (prednisone) to standard antibiotics can improve joint function in adults with septic arthritis, a serious joint infection. Two hundred participants will receive either prednisone or a placebo for 7 days. The main goal is to see if steroi…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Assistance Publique - Hôpitaux de Paris • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:08 UTC
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New drug combo aims to prevent dangerous transplant complication in rare blood cancer
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether a new drug called gecacitinib, combined with standard anti-rejection medicine, can prevent a serious complication called graft-versus-host disease (GVHD) in people with myelofibrosis who receive a stem cell transplant. About 40 adults will take part. The …
Sponsor: Nanfang Hospital, Southern Medical University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:08 UTC
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New spine surgery for kids shows early promise
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis pilot study will test a new surgical technique called Active Apex Correction (APC) in 15 children under 10 with early onset scoliosis. The procedure aims to straighten the spine by placing screws only on the outer side of the curve, avoiding cuts to the spine bones. Research…
Sponsor: Assiut University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:08 UTC
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New combo aims to outdo standard chemo for FLT3-Mutated leukemia
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study tests a new three-drug combination (gilteritinib, azacitidine, and venetoclax) against standard chemotherapy for adults with a specific genetic subtype of acute myeloid leukemia (FLT3-ITD). About 230 newly diagnosed patients aged 18-75 who are healthy enough for intens…
Phase 2/3 • Sponsor: European Organisation for Research and Treatment of Cancer - EORTC • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:07 UTC
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Could an arthritis drug boost leukemia treatment?
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis early-phase trial tests adding tocilizumab, a drug used for arthritis, to standard chemotherapy (azacitidine and venetoclax) for adults with acute myeloid leukemia (AML) who cannot have intensive treatment. The main goal is to find a safe dose and check for side effects. Onl…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Nantes University Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:06 UTC
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Can video games straighten spines? new trial tests exergaming for scoliosis
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study will compare two exercise approaches for teens aged 10–18 with mild idiopathic scoliosis (Cobb angle 10–25°). One group will receive a tailored exercise program with corrective moves and mirror therapy; the other will play active video games (Xbox Kinect). Researchers …
Sponsor: Cairo University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:06 UTC
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New drug may curb painful eye flares in arthritis patients
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether the drug upadacitinib can reduce how often people with axial spondyloarthritis (a type of arthritis affecting the spine) get sudden eye inflammation (acute anterior uveitis). About 200 adults who have had at least one eye flare in the past year will take …
Phase 4 • Sponsor: CARE ARTHRITIS LTD. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:02 UTC
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New gel could boost recovery after sinus surgery
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis phase 3 trial tests a gel containing povidone-iodine and budesonide that is placed inside the sinuses right after endoscopic sinus surgery. The goal is to see if it reduces inflammation and scarring better than a placebo gel. The study will involve 180 adults with chronic rh…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: Amin Javer • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:01 UTC
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New drug aims to stop deadly transplant complication
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study tests a drug called ivarmacitinib to prevent acute graft-versus-host disease (aGVHD) in 32 people with blood cancers receiving a half-matched stem cell transplant. The goal is to see if the drug can lower the chance of severe GVHD and improve survival without long-term…
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: Institute of Hematology & Blood Diseases Hospital, China • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:01 UTC
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Can core exercises straighten the spine better than traditional rehab?
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study compares two exercise programs—core stabilization exercises and traditional rehabilitation—in 60 female adolescents (ages 11-18) with mild to moderate idiopathic scoliosis (Cobb angle 10-40°). The goal is to see which approach better improves spinal stability, posture,…
Sponsor: Armed Forces Hospitals, Southern Region, Saudi Arabia • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:00 UTC
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Engineered immune cells take on tough leukemia in new trial
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis early-phase study tests a new type of CAR-T cell therapy for adults with acute myeloid leukemia (AML) that has come back or not responded to standard treatments. The therapy uses a patient's own immune cells, modified to better find and attack leukemia cells. The main goal i…
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: Xuzhou Medical University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:00 UTC
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New hope for kids: drug combo aims to stop transplant complications
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis early-phase study tests whether adding an experimental drug (VIC-1911) to standard medications can prevent graft-versus-host disease (GVHD) in children aged 8-18 who receive a stem cell transplant from a half-matched donor. GVHD occurs when donor cells attack the child's bod…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:13 UTC
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Can a common RA drug also protect your heart and blood?
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study looks at whether baricitinib, a drug for rheumatoid arthritis, can improve blood clotting and cholesterol levels compared to standard treatments. About 100 adults with active RA will take baricitinib for 3 months. Researchers will measure changes in clotting markers an…
Phase 4 • Sponsor: Tanta University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:12 UTC
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New hope for rare joint disease: arthritis drug tocilizumab tested in CPPD
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether tocilizumab, an anti-inflammatory drug already used for rheumatoid arthritis, can reduce joint pain and improve quality of life in people with chronic inflammatory calcium pyrophosphate deposition disease (CPPD) that hasn't improved with standard treatmen…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Assistance Publique - Hôpitaux de Paris • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:11 UTC
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New knee implant aims to repair cartilage and avoid repeat surgery
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study compares a new scaffold implant (MaioRegen Prime) to standard surgical cleaning (debridement) for treating deep cartilage lesions in the knee. About 400 patients aged 18-60 with knee lesions will be randomly assigned to one of the two procedures. The main goal is to se…
Sponsor: Fin-Ceramica Faenza Spa • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:10 UTC
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Could a pill replace IV drips for leukemia patients?
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis phase 3 trial is testing whether an oral (pill) form of arsenic trioxide works as well as the standard IV form for consolidation therapy in people with a low-risk type of acute promyelocytic leukemia (APL). About 120 adults and teens who have already completed initial treatm…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: SDK Therapeutics, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:07 UTC
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Real-World data to reveal Ropeginterferon's true impact on blood cancer
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study looks back at medical records of 150 people with polycythemia vera (a rare blood cancer) who received ropeginterferon alfa-2b. Researchers want to see how well the drug controls the disease over time and what factors help or hinder its effectiveness. The goal is to imp…
Sponsor: Federico II University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:04 UTC
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New combo therapy aims to unlock stiff jaws in oral disease
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether alternating injections of a steroid (triamcinolone) and platelet-rich plasma (PRP) can improve mouth opening and reduce burning pain in people with oral submucous fibrosis, a condition that causes stiffness and can lead to cancer. Forty adults with modera…
Sponsor: Karachi Medical and Dental College • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:03 UTC
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Home workouts may boost bones in women at risk of osteoporosis
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study looks at whether a short, home-based exercise program can improve bone strength in postmenopausal women with low bone density. It will compare women who are already taking bone-strengthening medication with those who are not. The goal is to see if exercise adds extra b…
Sponsor: Loughborough University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:02 UTC
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New CPR technique could boost survival after cardiac arrest
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study tests a new CPR method called Bio-CPR, which synchronizes chest compressions with ventilation using a machine. Researchers will compare it to standard CPR in 408 adults who have a witnessed cardiac arrest. The goal is to see if this coordinated approach improves breath…
Sponsor: Guangdong Provincial People's Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:00 UTC
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Donor cells take on tough leukemia in new trial
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study tests a new treatment for acute myeloid leukemia (AML) that has returned or not responded to standard therapy. It uses specially modified immune cells from a healthy donor to attack the cancer. The first part finds the safest dose, and the second part checks how well i…
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: Nationwide Children's Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:57 UTC
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New putty may help back surgery patients heal faster
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study looks at a special putty called Fibergraft used in spine surgery to help bones grow together. About 80 adults with back pain or nerve problems from spine issues will get this putty during surgery. Doctors will check how well the bones heal using CT scans and ask patien…
Sponsor: AO Innovation Translation Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:52 UTC
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New study tests if keyhole spine surgery can beat traditional scoliosis operation
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study compares two types of back surgery for teens and young adults with scoliosis (a curved spine). One is the standard open surgery, and the other is a newer, minimally invasive approach that uses smaller cuts and advanced imaging. The goal is to see if the less invasive m…
Sponsor: Uppsala University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:52 UTC
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New CAR t-cell therapy takes on hard-to-treat leukemia
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study tests a new treatment called CCTx-001 for adults with acute myeloid leukemia (AML) that has come back or not responded to standard treatments. CCTx-001 is a type of immunotherapy that uses a patient's own immune cells, modified to target a protein called IL-1RAP found …
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: Advesya SAS • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 26, 2026 18:29 UTC
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Could a single stem cell shot ease arthritic knees?
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis Phase 3 trial tests whether a single injection of MAG200 stem cells can improve pain and daily function in adults with knee osteoarthritis. About 573 participants will receive either a low dose, a high dose, or a placebo injection. The study aims to confirm if this approach …
Phase 3 • Sponsor: Magellan Stem Cells • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 26, 2026 15:45 UTC
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New program aims to keep seniors with multiple illnesses out of the hospital
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study tests a comprehensive management service package for older adults (65+) who have two or more chronic conditions like high blood pressure, diabetes, or arthritis. The package includes digital tools, personalized lifestyle advice, and long-term support. Researchers will …
Sponsor: Xuanwu Hospital, Beijing • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 26, 2026 12:59 UTC
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Can a special MRI match CT for spotting knee bone damage?
Diagnosis Not yet recruitingResearchers at Assiut University are testing whether a specialized MRI technique called multi-echo fast field echo (mFFE) can detect cortical bone changes in knee osteoarthritis as accurately as CT scans. The study enrolls 80 adults aged 40 and older with suspected or confirmed k…
Sponsor: Assiut University • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Sep 20, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Breath test aims to classify leukaemia in hours, not days
Diagnosis Not yet recruitingDoctors often wait days for genetic tests to classify acute myeloid leukaemia (AML) and guide treatment. This trial tests whether breath analysis can detect metabolic products from leukaemia and classify the disease faster. Participants give breath samples and extra blood tests d…
Sponsor: Jeremy Deuel • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Sep 19, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Smartphone app aims to catch rheumatoid arthritis before it takes hold
Diagnosis Not yet recruitingResearchers are testing whether a smartphone app called DETECTRA can help doctors diagnose rheumatoid arthritis earlier in adults who have joint symptoms and a positive ACPA blood test. Participants are randomly assigned to receive standard care alone or standard care plus the ap…
Sponsor: Centre Hospitalier Universitaire Vaudois • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Sep 19, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a bone scan replace MRI for arthritis detection?
Diagnosis Not yet recruitingThis study investigates whether triphasic bone scans combined with SPECT/CT can accurately diagnose osteoarthritis in the foot and ankle, using MRI as the gold standard. Researchers will compare the imaging results from 40 adults with chronic foot or ankle pain to see how well th…
Sponsor: Assiut University • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Sep 04, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Painless blood test could replace bone marrow biopsy for MPN patients
Diagnosis Not yet recruitingThis study aims to develop a new blood test that could replace the invasive bone marrow biopsy currently used to diagnose myeloproliferative neoplasms (MPNs), a group of blood cancers. Researchers will collect blood samples from 500 adults with suspected or confirmed MPN and anal…
Sponsor: Weizmann Institute of Science • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Sep 03, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a Pocket-Sized AI ultrasound spot hip problems in newborns?
Diagnosis Not yet recruitingThis pilot study tests a handheld, AI-powered ultrasound device to screen newborns for developmental dysplasia of the hip, a condition where the hip joint doesn't form properly. Researchers will scan babies before they leave the hospital and compare those results with a standard …
Sponsor: Murdoch Childrens Research Institute • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Sep 02, 2026 00:00 UTC
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A new ultrasound technique could spot hidden inflammation in psoriatic arthritis
Diagnosis Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether a newer ultrasound technique, shear wave elastography, can better detect inflammation at tendon and ligament attachment sites (entheses) in people with psoriatic arthritis compared to standard ultrasound. Researchers will compare imaging results from 60 p…
Sponsor: Marmara University • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Aug 27, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Ultrasound may reveal hidden bone damage in blood cancers
Diagnosis Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether musculoskeletal ultrasound can reliably detect bone, joint, and soft-tissue problems in adults with blood cancers like leukemia, lymphoma, and multiple myeloma. Participants with symptoms such as bone pain, joint swelling, or muscle pain will receive a de…
Sponsor: Assiut University • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Aug 27, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a wearable muscle sensor replace X-Rays for scoliosis?
Diagnosis Not yet recruitingThis trial is testing a new wireless, non-invasive device that measures muscle activity on the back to monitor scoliosis in adolescents. The device uses skin electrodes to detect imbalances in muscle activation on each side of the spine during sitting and movement. The goal is to…
Sponsor: Ertugrul Deniz Kose • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Aug 02, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New scan aims to tell two types of hand arthritis apart
Diagnosis Not yet recruitingThis study tests a special imaging agent (99mTc-NTP 15-5) to see if it can spot arthritis-damaged joints in the hands and tell the difference between osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis. About 80 adults with one of these conditions will get a scan. The goal is to improve diag…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Centre Jean Perrin • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jul 12, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Spine surgeons test new CT technique to catch hidden instability during surgery
Diagnosis Not yet recruitingThis study looks at whether CT scans taken during lumbar spine surgery can detect spinal instability more reliably than standard X-rays taken before surgery. Researchers will review imaging and medical records from 100 adults undergoing surgery for degenerative spine conditions. …
Sponsor: 4th Military Clinical Hospital with Polyclinic, Poland • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:06 UTC
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Radar + AI spots spine curves without X-Rays
Diagnosis Not yet recruitingThis study explores using millimeter-wave radar and artificial intelligence to detect early signs of scoliosis by analyzing a person's gait. About 200 children and adults with suspected scoliosis will walk in front of a radar sensor, and the AI will compare its findings to standa…
Sponsor: Gebze Technical University • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:34 UTC
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New scan could spot invisible brain tumors
Diagnosis Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether a special PET scan (18FET) can find small pituitary tumors that standard MRI scans miss. About 30 adults with suspected hormone-secreting pituitary tumors will receive the scan. If it works, it could help doctors decide on surgery or radiation without nee…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: University Hospital, Lille • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:29 UTC
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New MRI technique could slash radiation in bone cancer surgeries
Diagnosis Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether a special MRI sequence, called 'pseudo-scanner,' can accurately map bone tumors and guide surgery, potentially replacing CT scans. About 122 people with bone sarcoma who need surgery will participate. If successful, this approach could reduce patients' ex…
Sponsor: Cliniques universitaires Saint-Luc- Université Catholique de Louvain • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:24 UTC
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New needle technique could pinpoint painful nerves more accurately
Diagnosis Not yet recruitingThis study tests a new way to inject numbing medicine directly into a specific nerve root to find out which nerve is causing back and leg pain. The goal is to see if this method is safer and more accurate than current techniques. About 80 adults with sciatica who are scheduled fo…
Sponsor: Xi'an Honghui Hospital • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:07 UTC
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AI could help spot baby hip issues earlier
Diagnosis Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether an artificial intelligence (AI) software can accurately analyze hip ultrasound images from infants screened for developmental dysplasia of the hip (DDH). About 150 babies will have their routine hip ultrasound read by both a doctor and the AI, and researc…
Sponsor: Pentacomp Systemy Informatyczne S.A • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:05 UTC
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New CT method may spot loose hip implants without exploratory surgery
Diagnosis Not yet recruitingThis study tests a new CT scan technique to see if it can accurately detect loose hip implants before revision surgery. 600 patients scheduled for hip replacement revision will get the special CT scan, and the results will be compared to what the surgeon finds during the actual o…
Sponsor: Georgios Tsikandylakis, MD PhD • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:01 UTC
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Quick quiz could spot brittle bones without costly scans
Diagnosis Not yet recruitingThis study will check whether two easy-to-use questionnaires (OST and ORAI) can accurately predict osteoporosis in 1,500 postmenopausal Turkish women aged 50-75. Researchers will compare the questionnaire results with the gold-standard DEXA bone density scan. If the tools work we…
Sponsor: Kayseri City Hospital • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:04 UTC
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New MRI technique aims to catch knee osteoarthritis earlier
Diagnosis Not yet recruitingThis study will test whether adding a T2 mapping sequence to a standard MRI can improve detection of early knee osteoarthritis. Researchers will compare MRI scans from 28 healthy volunteers and 28 patients with early OA. The goal is to see if this extra scan can measure cartilage…
Sponsor: Assiut University • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:08 UTC
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Computer vs expert: can AI match humans in finding hidden leukemia?
Diagnosis Not yet recruitingThis study looks at 60 people with acute myeloid leukemia to see if a computer method (FlowSOM) can detect leftover cancer cells as well as expert analysis. Researchers will compare results from both methods using stored blood samples. If the computer approach works, it could mak…
Sponsor: University Hospital, Bordeaux • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:03 UTC
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A simple brush could spot mouth cancer early in fanconi anaemia patients
Diagnosis Not yet recruitingPeople with Fanconi anaemia have a high risk of developing oral cancer, but standard biopsies are painful and risky due to their genetic sensitivity. This study tests a non-invasive oral brushing technique to detect early cancer cells in 115 patients aged 15 and older. If accurat…
Sponsor: Institut Jean-Godinot • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:58 UTC
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Faster, cheaper scans could revolutionize cancer radiation planning
Diagnosis Not yet recruitingThis study will test whether a special CT scan (dual-energy CT) can be as good as MRI for mapping tumors and healthy organs before radiation therapy. Researchers will enroll 80 people with brain, bone, head/neck, or lung cancer. If DECT works well, it could save time and money co…
Sponsor: Aalborg University Hospital • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:51 UTC
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New DNA test could spot leukemia resistance earlier
Diagnosis Not yet recruitingThis study will test whether a highly sensitive genetic test called digital PCR can detect drug-resistant mutations in people with chronic myeloid leukemia (CML) as well as the current standard method. Researchers will analyze blood samples from 150 adults with CML whose current …
Sponsor: Gruppo Italiano Malattie EMatologiche dell'Adulto • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 26, 2026 14:03 UTC
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Tweaking donor cells may shield older transplant patients from a dangerous complication
Prevention Not yet recruitingResearchers are testing whether removing a specific type of immune cell, called CD45RA-positive naive T cells, from donor stem cells can prevent graft-versus-host disease in older adults undergoing stem cell transplants for acute leukemia or myelodysplastic syndrome. The trial en…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Sep 16, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Aloe vera mouthwash tested against chemotherapy mouth sores
Prevention Not yet recruitingResearchers are studying whether aloe vera mouthwash can prevent or reduce the severity of oral mucositis, a painful mouth sore that often affects people receiving chemotherapy for acute leukemia. The trial compares aloe vera mouthwash plus usual care against usual care alone in …
Sponsor: Wake Forest University Health Sciences • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Sep 11, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Numbing patch may stop chronic pain after osteoporosis fractures
Prevention Not yet recruitingThis trial tests whether applying a 5% lidocaine plaster daily for two months can prevent chronic nerve pain after an osteoporotic vertebral fracture. Participants aged 50 and older with a recent fracture and moderate pain are randomly assigned to receive the plaster plus standar…
Phase 4 • Sponsor: University Hospital, Clermont-Ferrand • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Jul 10, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Light therapy may shield kids with cancer from chemo mouth sores
Prevention Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether light therapy (photobiomodulation) can prevent mouth sores in children receiving chemotherapy. Fifty children aged 0-30 will receive daily light treatments during hospital stays and at home. Researchers will check if the therapy is easy to use and accepta…
Sponsor: Medical College of Wisconsin • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:01 UTC
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Massive hong kong study aims to stop osteoporosis before it starts
Prevention Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether a program of exercise, lifestyle changes, and a smart chatbot can prevent osteoporosis and sarcopenia in 8,336 adults aged 40-60. Participants are split into two groups: one gets active support with structured workouts and reminders, the other gets basic …
Sponsor: The University of Hong Kong • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:39 UTC
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One shot to the knee: gene therapy tested against arthritis pain
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingResearchers are testing whether a single injection of an experimental gene therapy called GNSC-001 can reduce knee osteoarthritis pain and improve joint function in adults. The trial enrolls about 240 people with moderate knee arthritis confirmed by X-ray. Participants receive on…
Phase 2/3 • Sponsor: Genascence Corporation • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Sep 21, 2026 16:00 UTC
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Stem cell signals could help rebuild jawbone for dental implants
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingResearchers are testing whether signaling molecules made by a patient's own fat-derived stem cells can help synthetic bone grafts build stronger jawbone. The trial enrolls 20 adults with severe upper-jaw bone loss who need sinus floor augmentation before dental implants. Each par…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Pontificia Universidade Católica do Rio Grande do Sul • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Sep 21, 2026 16:00 UTC
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Cash rewards and coaching put to the test for Post-Surgery walking
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingMany people with lumbar spinal stenosis get pain relief from decompression surgery but still do not walk more afterward. This pilot trial tests whether a behavioral program can change that. Researchers randomly assign 75 patients aged 40 to 85 to either the program, which pairs m…
Sponsor: Brigham and Women's Hospital • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Sep 19, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a common bleeding drug make knee realignment surgery safer?
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingResearchers are testing whether tranexamic acid, a drug that helps prevent bleeding, reduces blood loss and wound complications during high tibial osteotomy. This surgery realigns bow-legged knees to ease osteoarthritis pain and slow joint damage. The trial enrolls 200 adults wit…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: Western University, Canada • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Sep 19, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Tiny camera could make knee surgery less painful
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingResearchers compare two ways to perform knee surgery for simple problems like meniscal tears, cartilage damage, and loose bodies. One method uses a needle arthroscopy with a 1.9mm camera through tiny openings, and the other uses standard arthroscopy. Adults aged 18 to 65 join the…
Sponsor: Panam Clinic • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Sep 18, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New nose drop study aims to bring back lost smell for sinusitis sufferers
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study compares two ways to give steroid medicine to people with chronic sinusitis who have lost their sense of smell due to blocked nasal passages. One group will get standard steroid spray, while the other gets steroid drops placed directly where smell happens. The goal is …
Sponsor: Peking University Third Hospital • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Sep 18, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Knee injection pain: does needle size or a chill spray help?
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study looks at ways to reduce pain during knee steroid injections for osteoarthritis. Researchers will test if using a thinner needle or a numbing spray (ethyl chloride) makes the injection hurt less. 88 adults with knee osteoarthritis will rate their pain right after the sh…
Phase 4 • Sponsor: University of California, Davis • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Sep 18, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a single psychedelic dose ease despair in advanced cancer?
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingResearchers are testing whether a single high dose of psilocybin, given alongside a structured talking therapy called PEARL, reduces depressive symptoms in adults with advanced cancer. The trial enrolls 46 people in Ontario with stage IV solid tumors, sarcoma, melanoma, endocrine…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: University Health Network, Toronto • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Sep 17, 2026 00:00 UTC
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One shot in the knee: can hyaluronic acid quiet osteoarthritis pain?
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingResearchers are testing whether a single injection of a hyaluronic acid solution into the knee can reduce pain and improve stiffness and function in people with knee osteoarthritis. The trial enrolls about 700 adults aged 40 to 80 who have had knee osteoarthritis symptoms for at …
Phase 3 • Sponsor: IBSA Institut Biochimique SA • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Sep 17, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could a simple wrist injection silence arthritis pain?
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingResearchers are testing whether a wrist nerve block, which uses a local steroid injection to interrupt pain signals, can reduce wrist pain in adults with rheumatoid arthritis. The trial enrolls 180 people with oligoarticular rheumatoid arthritis that affects the wrist. Participan…
Sponsor: Sohag University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Sep 13, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Brain waves may reveal how well a sedative blocks surgical pain
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingResearchers are testing whether EEG brain wave patterns can track how the sedative dexmedetomidine eases pain during total hip replacement surgery. Twenty patients with hip osteoarthritis receive a dexmedetomidine infusion before their spinal anesthesia. The team records brain ac…
Phase 4 • Sponsor: China International Neuroscience Institution • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Sep 12, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can an extra nerve block cut opioid use after knee replacement?
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis trial tests whether adding a nerve block at the back of the knee to the standard adductor canal block reduces pain and opioid use after total knee replacement. Adults scheduled for knee replacement under spinal anesthesia will receive either the standard block alone or the s…
Sponsor: Antalya Training and Research Hospital • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Sep 06, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could simple home exercises be the key to better knee health?
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis trial tests whether a home-based strength training program combined with self-management education can reduce symptoms and improve quality of life for people with knee osteoarthritis. Participants aged 45 and older are randomly assigned to either the exercise and education p…
Sponsor: Pingtung Veterans General Hospital • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Sep 06, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Gout drug may take the sting out of knee replacement recovery
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis trial tests whether colchicine, an anti-inflammatory drug used for gout, can reduce pain after total knee replacement surgery. Adults having knee replacement for osteoarthritis will take colchicine or a placebo for a few days after surgery. Researchers will track pain scores…
Phase 4 • Sponsor: Geisinger Clinic • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Sep 05, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can magnetic pulses boost shock wave therapy for tennis elbow?
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis trial tests whether adding pulsed electromagnetic field therapy (PEMF) to standard shock wave therapy eases pain and improves function in adults with tennis elbow, a condition causing pain on the outer side of the elbow. About 70 people with symptoms lasting at least 3 month…
Sponsor: Ali Güneri • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Sep 05, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can collagen supplements ease the deep pain of knee osteoarthritis?
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis trial tests whether two different collagen supplements can reduce pain, stiffness, and disability in adults with knee osteoarthritis. Adults aged 35 to 65 with moderate knee osteoarthritis will take either a 10-gram hydrolyzed collagen, a 5-gram bioactive collagen peptide, o…
Sponsor: Cihangir Türemiş • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Sep 04, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a daily drink soothe aching knees?
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingResearchers are testing whether a daily drink containing hyaluronic acid can ease knee pain and improve joint function in adults aged 45 to 80 with mild knee osteoarthritis. Participants will drink either the active beverage or a placebo each day and report their pain levels usin…
Sponsor: Taipei Medical University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Sep 04, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Virtual reality could transform scoliosis therapy for teens
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis trial tests whether adding virtual reality to Schroth exercises, a standard physiotherapy for scoliosis, improves trunk movement and quality of life in adolescents with moderate curves. Researchers will compare traditional supervised Schroth exercises with two VR-enhanced ve…
Sponsor: Cairo University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Sep 02, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New exercise program aims to ease knee pain in seniors
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study tests a physical therapy program designed for older adults with knee osteoarthritis. The program focuses on mobility, balance, and fall prevention, and also considers each person's mental abilities. Forty participants aged 60 and older will take part in 16 sessions ove…
Sponsor: King Saud University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Sep 02, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Walk to the beat: could music be the key to softer steps for knee pain?
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study looks at whether walking to music or a metronome can help reduce pain and change how muscles work in people with chronic knee osteoarthritis. Twenty adults with knee pain will walk under different conditions—with music, with a metronome, or without either—while researc…
Sponsor: Boston University Charles River Campus • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Aug 30, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Exercise after scoliosis surgery: a path to better balance?
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis trial tests whether a structured exercise program can help teenagers recover balance and posture after surgery for scoliosis, a condition that curves the spine. Participants who had spinal fusion surgery will either join an 8-week supervised exercise program or receive usual…
Sponsor: Marmara University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Aug 30, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Knee replacement showdown: old vs. new alignment method
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study compares two surgical techniques for total knee replacement: mechanical alignment (the traditional method) and kinematic alignment (a newer approach). Researchers want to see which method leads to less pain and better knee function after surgery. About 96 adults with k…
Sponsor: Loyola University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Aug 29, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could cannabis oil be a new key to chronic pain relief and stronger bones in women?
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis trial tests whether a daily oral cannabis extract with a 5:1 CBD-to-THC ratio can reduce chronic pain in women aged 45 to 80 who haven't found relief from standard treatments. Participants will receive either the cannabis extract or a placebo in a crossover design, allowing …
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Associação Pan-Americana Multidisciplinar de Endocanabinologia • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Aug 28, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Virtual reality could rewire the mind for better spine surgery recovery
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis trial tests whether an 8-week virtual reality-based cognitive behavioral therapy (VR-CBT) program, done at home before elective spine surgery, can improve recovery and quality of life. Adults scheduled for spinal fusion will be randomly assigned to receive VR-CBT plus usual …
Sponsor: University of California, Irvine • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Aug 26, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a smart order system ensure older AML patients get the support they need?
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis trial tests a method called Active Default to improve supportive care for adults 60 and older starting venetoclax-based therapy for acute myeloid leukemia (AML). Participants complete a geriatric assessment covering mobility, nutrition, mood, memory, and medications. If the …
Sponsor: University of Alabama at Birmingham • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Aug 23, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a wearable posture coach ease back pain and stiffness?
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis trial tests whether adding a wearable postural biofeedback device to a standard exercise program can improve disease activity, pain, and function in people with axial spondyloarthritis, a type of inflammatory arthritis affecting the spine. Participants will do supervised exe…
Sponsor: Istanbul University - Cerrahpasa • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Aug 23, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can better sleep ease pain in teens with rheumatic disease?
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study explores whether a self-guided web program called 'Better Nights, Better Days for Youth' can improve sleep and reduce pain in teenagers with rheumatic diseases like arthritis and lupus. Teens aged 12-18 with sleep problems will track their sleep and pain daily, then us…
Sponsor: The Hospital for Sick Children • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Aug 22, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Light therapy offers hope for knee pain sufferers
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether a special light treatment, called photobiomodulation, can reduce pain and swelling in people with long-term knee osteoarthritis. Researchers will measure pain levels before and after treatment in 30 adults aged 50 and older. The goal is to find a drug-fre…
Sponsor: University of Florida • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Aug 22, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could a single radiation dose ease bone pain as well as five?
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis trial is testing whether a single, higher dose of radiation (8 Gy) can relieve pain from bone metastases as effectively as a standard course of five smaller doses (20 Gy total). The study includes adults with cancer that has spread to the bones and who have significant pain.…
Sponsor: Oman Ministry of Health • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Aug 21, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could a smartphone app replace physiotherapy for knee pain?
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis trial tests a mobile app designed to guide people with knee osteoarthritis through a 12-week self-directed exercise program. The goal is to see if the app is practical and acceptable for patients, potentially offering a convenient and low-cost alternative to in-person physio…
Sponsor: Singapore General Hospital • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Aug 21, 2026 00:00 UTC
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AI videos may ease fear before knee surgery
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study looks at whether using AI-made videos to show patients what happens during knee replacement surgery can lower their anxiety and fear of moving after the operation. About 150 adults aged 55 and older who are scheduled for knee replacement will take part. Half will get s…
Sponsor: Munzur University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Aug 15, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Exercise program aims to steady the stance of osteoporosis patients
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis trial tests whether a structured 12-week physiotherapy exercise program can improve balance, posture, and reduce fall risk in people with osteoporosis. Participants, aged 50 and older, will be randomly assigned to either the exercise program or a control group. The program f…
Sponsor: Alma Mater Europaea - Slovenia • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Aug 15, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a pain drug help you walk better with knee arthritis?
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis trial tests whether duloxetine, an FDA-approved osteoarthritis drug, can improve walking ability and physical activity in people with chronic knee osteoarthritis pain. Participants take duloxetine or a placebo for six weeks, then complete surveys, physical tasks, brain imagi…
Phase 4 • Sponsor: Benedict Alter • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Aug 14, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Bee venom zaps sinus pain? new trial tests sting therapy
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether applying bee venom to the face using ultrasound can ease chronic sinusitis symptoms. Thirty adults with sinusitis will either get bee venom phonophoresis or standard care (decongestants and saline rinses). Researchers will measure changes in symptom sever…
Sponsor: Sinai University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Aug 06, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Bee venom gel could soothe arthritic knees, small trial hopes
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether applying bee venom gel to the knee during ultrasound therapy can reduce pain and improve movement in people with knee osteoarthritis. Thirty adults aged 40-75 will either get the bee venom treatment or a placebo gel. Researchers will measure pain, walking…
Sponsor: Sinai University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Aug 06, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Virtual reality jungle adventure may help teens recover from spine surgery
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis pilot study tests whether playing a collaborative virtual reality game during the first walk after scoliosis surgery can reduce pain and anxiety in teens aged 10 to 17. Half of the participants will use a VR headset to explore a magical jungle with a physiotherapist, while t…
Sponsor: St. Justine's Hospital • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Aug 01, 2026 00:00 UTC
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A digital coach for knee replacement recovery — can it boost satisfaction and exercise?
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis pilot trial tests whether a web-based conversational assistant can help people recovering from total knee replacement. About 60 adults who have had knee replacement surgery will either receive standard care alone or standard care plus access to the online assistant for 6 wee…
Sponsor: Wojciech Sroga • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jul 30, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a simple massage tool ease chest pain that mimics a heart attack?
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingPseudo-angina is chest pain that feels like a heart attack but comes from muscle knots, not the heart. This trial tests whether two hands-on treatments—Graston Technique (using a stainless-steel tool to massage muscles) and local ischemic compression (sustained finger pressure on…
Sponsor: University of Faisalabad • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jul 29, 2026 00:00 UTC
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A gentle pull: could manual traction speed up knee replacement recovery?
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis trial tests whether adding a hands-on technique called manual traction to standard physical therapy can reduce pain and improve function in women recovering from total knee replacement. Forty-eight women aged 50 to 75 with knee osteoarthritis will be randomly assigned to rec…
Sponsor: Alma Mater Europaea - Slovenia • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jul 25, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New needle angle could mean less back pain for millions
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study tests two different methods of radiofrequency ablation (a procedure that uses heat to calm pain nerves) for people with long-term low back pain. The standard method uses a slight angle, while the new method places the needle more straight in from the back. Researchers …
Sponsor: Milton S. Hershey Medical Center • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jul 25, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New VA study aims to boost exercise adherence for knee arthritis sufferers
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study tests a program called BOOST-OA designed to help veterans with knee osteoarthritis stick to their home exercise routines. The program includes goal-setting tools during physical therapy and follow-up health coaching calls for 9 months after therapy ends. Researchers wi…
Sponsor: VA Office of Research and Development • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jul 25, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Virtual reality could replace sedatives for anxious hip surgery patients
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether using a virtual reality (VR) headset during hip replacement surgery can lower anxiety and prevent post-surgery confusion in older adults. Half of the participants will watch calming nature scenes through VR while under regional anesthesia, while the other…
Sponsor: Menoufia University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jul 17, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could a single injection after knee surgery cut swelling in half?
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis trial tests whether an injection of tergase (berahyaluronidase alfa) can reduce swelling after total knee replacement surgery. The study involves 30 older adults with severe knee osteoarthritis who are having both knees replaced at the same time. One knee receives the inject…
Sponsor: Man Soo Kim • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jul 17, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a 10-Day exercise boost before knee surgery speed recovery?
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether a short, digitally guided exercise program before total knee replacement is practical and helpful. Sixty adults with knee osteoarthritis will either do the 10-14 day program or receive usual care. The main goal is to see if people stick with it and find i…
Sponsor: Ludwig Boltzmann Institute for Digital Health and Prevention • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jul 16, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could a chicory root fiber soothe your aching knees?
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether inulin, a prebiotic fiber from chicory root, can reduce inflammation and knee pain in older adults with osteoarthritis. Over 8 weeks, 84 participants will take either inulin or a placebo daily. Researchers will measure changes in blood markers of inflamma…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Yale University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jul 09, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Spinal stenosis surgery showdown: simpler procedure may be just as effective
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study compares two surgical options for people who develop spinal stenosis (narrowing of the spine) above a previous fusion site. One group gets decompression alone (removing tissue pressing on nerves), while the other gets decompression plus extended fusion (adding screws a…
Sponsor: Oslo University Hospital • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 28, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could a bone drug ease pain in kids with rare inflammatory disease?
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether the drug zoledronate can reduce pain in children aged 4 to 17 with chronic recurrent multifocal osteomyelitis (CRMO), a rare auto-inflammatory bone disease. The 30 participants have not responded to standard anti-inflammatory drugs. They will receive eith…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Assistance Publique - Hôpitaux de Paris • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:03 UTC
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Zoom yoga for young arthritis patients: a new hope?
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study will test whether an 8-week yoga program done live over Zoom can improve balance, endurance, and well-being in 32 children aged 8-12 with juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA). The yoga sessions are led by certified physiotherapists and include breathing, poses, and medi…
Sponsor: Akdeniz University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:01 UTC
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Simple exercises may ease scoliosis in teens
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether a 12-week program of core and breathing exercises can improve spine curvature, breathing, and appearance in teens aged 10-17 with mild scoliosis (Cobb angle 10-25°). 32 participants will be split into two groups: one doing the special exercises, the other…
Sponsor: Lahore University of Biological and Applied Sciences • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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Shockwave or laser: the battle to end tennis elbow pain
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study compares two non-surgical treatments—shockwave therapy and high-power laser—for chronic tennis elbow (lateral epicondylitis) that has lasted over 3 months. Seventy-two adults aged 40-50 will receive one of the treatments plus standard physical therapy. Researchers will…
Sponsor: Kafrelsheikh University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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Spa therapy for knee pain: new study tests if heat and water help movement
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study will follow 300 adults aged 50 and older with knee osteoarthritis who are scheduled for a 3-week thermal spa treatment. Researchers will use wearable sensors to measure knee movement fluidity before and after the spa program, and at 3 and 12 months later. They will als…
Sponsor: University Hospital, Montpellier • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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Gym membership vs. physio: which works better for knee pain?
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study compares two ways to manage knee osteoarthritis: doing your own exercise at a local fitness center versus supervised sessions with a physiotherapist. Researchers want to see if the cheaper, more flexible gym option is just as good at reducing pain and improving quality…
Sponsor: Marius Henriksen • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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Could a pill plus walking ease knee pain and lift mood in veterans?
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether combining the medication duloxetine with a structured walking program can improve physical function, reduce pain, and ease depressive symptoms in veterans with knee osteoarthritis. Participants will be assigned to either the drug-plus-exercise group or a …
Phase 2 • Sponsor: VA Office of Research and Development • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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Which anesthetic gets you home faster after hip surgery?
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study compares two spinal anesthetics, ropivacaine and bupivacaine, in 176 people having hip replacement surgery. The goal is to see which one allows faster return of feeling and movement while still controlling pain well enough for same-day discharge.
Phase 4 • Sponsor: University of Turku • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:03 UTC
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New nasal spray aims to unblock stuffy noses fast
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study looks at how well RHINOSEDAL works for people aged 8 and older with a stuffy nose caused by colds, allergies, or sinus issues. About 126 participants will use the treatment as prescribed and report their symptoms over 6 days. The goal is to see if it provides meaningfu…
Sponsor: Laboratoires Elerte • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:01 UTC
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Could a simple roller ease tennis elbow pain without drugs?
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether a roller device that delivers essential oils during self-massage can reduce pain and improve function in people with chronic tennis elbow (lasting over 3 months). Eighty adults will use the roller twice daily for 3 months. Researchers will measure pain an…
Sponsor: Puressentiel • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:00 UTC
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New knee injection polymer put to the test in first human trial
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis early study tests the safety of a single injection of a new polymer called ABR1 for knee osteoarthritis. About 25 adults with moderate to severe knee pain will receive the injection and be followed for 12 weeks. The main goal is to see if the treatment causes any side effect…
Sponsor: Pleryon Therapeutics (Hangzhou) Limited • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:00 UTC
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Timing is everything: new study tests best order for knee pain relief
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study looks at whether using a gentle pulling force (mechanical traction) on the knee before or after exercise works better for easing pain and improving movement in people with knee osteoarthritis. Researchers will compare three groups: traction before exercise, traction af…
Sponsor: Cairo University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:00 UTC
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Tape it or skip it? new study tests kinesiotaping for knee arthritis
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study looks at whether adding kinesiotaping (a special elastic tape) to standard physical therapy can improve pain, movement, and fear of activity in people with knee osteoarthritis. Sixty adults aged 40-65 with mild knee arthritis will be randomly assigned to receive either…
Sponsor: Nazli Cigercioglu • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:38 UTC
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New gel could ease jaw pain while you sleep
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study tests a special gel (HA35) applied to the jaw at night to relieve pain and muscle tightness from temporomandibular joint disorder (TMD). About 30 adults with TMD will use the gel nightly for 8-12 hours. Researchers will check how well it reduces pain and tension after …
Sponsor: Nakhia Impex LLC • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:34 UTC
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New drug aims to ease back pain and stiffness for arthritis patients
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether the drug vilamakitug can reduce symptoms of axial spondyloarthritis, a type of arthritis that causes back pain and stiffness. About 150 adults with active disease will receive either the drug or a placebo. The main goal is to see if more people get at lea…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: XBiotech, Inc. • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:33 UTC
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Laser therapy could help rebuild knee cartilage in osteoarthritis patients
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study will test whether high-intensity laser therapy, added to standard physiotherapy, can increase knee cartilage thickness and reduce pain in people with knee osteoarthritis. About 58 adults aged 40-60 with moderate knee OA will receive either laser plus physiotherapy or p…
Sponsor: University of Lahore • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:33 UTC
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Which anesthesia works best for hip replacement? new study aims to find out
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study looks at three different ways to manage pain during and after hip replacement surgery in people aged 60 and older. All participants will get spinal anesthesia, but some will also get a nerve block around the hip joint, with or without an extra anti-inflammatory drug. T…
Sponsor: Poznan University of Medical Sciences • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:32 UTC
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New study: can a common painkiller tame back pain in spondyloarthritis?
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study looks at whether a drug called acemetacin can reduce pain and control disease activity in adults with active axial spondyloarthritis, a type of inflammatory arthritis that mainly affects the spine. About 150 people aged 18 to 65 will take a daily pill for 4 weeks. Rese…
Phase 4 • Sponsor: Chinese PLA General Hospital • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:32 UTC
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New knee pain block could get you walking faster after surgery
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study tests two ways to numb the knee after total knee replacement. One method uses a low-dose anesthetic on three main nerves, while the other uses a higher dose on two smaller nerves. The goal is to see which provides better pain relief with less muscle weakness, so patien…
Sponsor: GCS Ramsay Santé pour l'Enseignement et la Recherche • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:31 UTC
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Could stem cell secretome beat standard care for knee arthritis?
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether a substance made from stem cells (called secretome) can reduce pain and improve knee function in people with moderate knee osteoarthritis. Fifty adults aged 40-70 will receive either the secretome or a standard treatment (sodium hyaluronate) via injection…
Phase 2/3 • Sponsor: Universitas Sriwijaya • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:31 UTC
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Could a keto diet ease arthritis pain and boost brain function?
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study looks at whether a well-formulated ketogenic diet can reduce pain and improve thinking in adults with osteoarthritis and mild cognitive impairment. Ten participants will follow a supervised low-carb, high-fat diet for a period, with before-and-after tests for pain, phy…
Sponsor: University of Kansas Medical Center • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:30 UTC
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New active rehab could get teen soccer players back on the pitch faster
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis pilot study tests a new, pain-controlled rehab program for 40 adolescent soccer players (ages 14-19) with mild lumbar stress reactions. Instead of the standard 3-month sports ban, the program uses early, criteria-based activity progression. Researchers will monitor bone heal…
Sponsor: Western Norway University of Applied Sciences • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:29 UTC
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Can a special brace ease back pain from curved spine?
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether wearing a custom-made back brace, along with standard care like physical therapy, can reduce low back pain in adults with degenerative scoliosis (a curved spine that causes pain). About 130 people aged 40 to 75 with moderate to severe pain will be randoml…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: Assistance Publique - Hôpitaux de Paris • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:28 UTC
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Thumb arthritis surgery showdown: which operation offers faster relief?
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study compares two surgical treatments for thumb arthritis: a prosthetic joint replacement (arthroplasty) versus removal of a small bone at the thumb base (trapeziectomy). Researchers will enroll 64 adults aged 18-69 with thumb arthritis that hasn't improved with non-surgica…
Sponsor: Sahlgrenska University Hospital • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:28 UTC
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One shot to ease knee pain? new study tests Single-Dose hyaluronic acid
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study will look back at medical records of 133 adults aged 40-70 with painful knee osteoarthritis who received a single injection of hyaluronic acid. The goal is to see if one shot can reduce pain, stiffness, and improve function, potentially offering a simpler alternative t…
Sponsor: Fatih Sultan Mehmet Training and Research Hospital • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:24 UTC
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Rocking chairs may speed hip surgery recovery, new study suggests
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether gently rocking in a chair three times a day for 30 minutes helps people aged 65 and older recover after hip replacement surgery. Sixty participants will be randomly assigned to either rock or sit still in a chair. Researchers will measure how many people …
Sponsor: University of Missouri, Kansas City • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:24 UTC
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Could magnets ease tennis elbow? small study aims to find out
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis pilot study will test whether a device that sends magnetic pulses to the arm can reduce pain in people with tennis elbow, golfer's elbow, or carpal tunnel syndrome. About 40 adults will receive either real or fake (sham) stimulation over two days. Researchers will measure pa…
Sponsor: University of Manitoba • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:24 UTC
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Hip stretches may ease back pain from slipped spine bone
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study looks at whether a specific hip stretching technique can reduce back disability and pain in people with spondylolisthesis, a condition where a spine bone slips forward. Researchers will measure disability, pain, and how well the lower back bends. The study plans to inc…
Sponsor: Cairo University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:23 UTC
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New cement-and-ultrasound combo aims to soothe bone pain in advanced cancer
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether a special glass-based bone cement, used with ultrasound during surgery, can safely stabilize bones and reduce pain in people with advanced cancer that has spread to the pelvis. Eight adults aged 18 to 80 with painful pelvic bone tumors will receive the tr…
Sponsor: Liao Yun • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:10 UTC
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New study pits heat vs. alcohol to zap knee pain
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study compares two minimally invasive procedures to relieve long-term knee pain from osteoarthritis. One uses radiofrequency (heat) to block pain nerves, the other uses a small amount of alcohol. About 50 adults aged 45-85 with moderate to severe knee pain will be randomly a…
Sponsor: Sakarya University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:09 UTC
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Thumb arthritis relief? new trial tests PRP shots
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether a single injection of platelet-rich plasma (PRP) can reduce pain and improve hand function in adults with thumb base osteoarthritis. 88 participants will receive either PRP or a placebo (saline) injection and be followed for one year. The goal is to see i…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Goed Medisch Centrum • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:05 UTC
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Personalized exercise shows promise for fatigue in rare blood cancers
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether a 12-week personalized exercise program can reduce fatigue and improve physical function in people with myeloproliferative neoplasms (MPN) and chronic myeloid leukemia (CML). Participants will do supervised aerobic and resistance training twice a week plu…
Sponsor: Carmen Fava • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:05 UTC
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Simple resistance training may ease RA muscle weakness
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether a structured progressive resistance training program can improve muscle strength in adults with rheumatoid arthritis (RA). About 118 participants will either do supervised exercises 3 times a week for 6 weeks or continue their usual care. Researchers will…
Sponsor: Kufa University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:02 UTC
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New device aims to ease tennis elbow without drugs
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether a device called Super Inductive System (SIS), combined with exercise and health education, can reduce pain and improve function in people with tennis elbow. About 224 adults with confirmed tennis elbow will receive either real SIS or a placebo version, pl…
Sponsor: University of Vic - Central University of Catalonia • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:01 UTC
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Can moving your upper back or hips ease lower back pain?
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether adding thoracic (upper back) or hip mobility exercises to standard core stabilization exercises can better reduce pain and disability in people with lumbar spondylosis (a type of arthritis in the lower spine). Sixty adults aged 40-60 with chronic low back…
Sponsor: Cairo University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:02 UTC
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Could magnets soothe tennis elbow? new trial investigates
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether pulsed electromagnetic field therapy (magnetotherapy) can reduce pain and improve function in people with tennis elbow (lateral epicondylitis). Forty adults aged 18–65 will receive either active magnetotherapy or a sham device, plus standard exercise, for…
Sponsor: Fatih Sultan Mehmet Training and Research Hospital • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:00 UTC
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Could a ketamine cocktail cut opioid use after spine surgery?
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether adding low-dose ketamine to standard morphine pain pumps helps teens use less morphine after scoliosis surgery. About 114 patients aged 10-18 will be randomly assigned to get either the combo or morphine alone. The goal is to see if the combo reduces opio…
Sponsor: University of Malaya • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:10 UTC
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Lycra shorts tested as a simple fix for hip pain
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis pilot study will test whether wearing dynamic lycra shorts during daily activities can reduce pain and improve stability in adults with hip dysplasia and hypermobility. The study will enroll 12 participants and focus on whether it's feasible to run a larger trial. Researcher…
Sponsor: Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Trust • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:08 UTC
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Closing your eyes after knee surgery might speed up recovery
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether doing balance exercises with your eyes closed soon after knee replacement surgery improves recovery. About 66 people aged 60-85 who had a knee replaced due to arthritis will be split into two groups: one does standard rehab, the other adds special balance…
Sponsor: University Hospital, Rouen • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:06 UTC
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New pain block after back surgery could cut opioid use
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether a continuous nerve block placed by the surgeon during back surgery can reduce pain and the need for opioids afterward. One hundred adults having lumbar spine surgery will be randomly assigned to receive either the nerve block with a numbing medicine or a …
Sponsor: Nova Scotia Health Authority • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:05 UTC
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Heart rate tech could personalize knee arthritis exercise
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether using a heart rate sensor to personalize home exercise can reduce pain and improve daily function better than a standard exercise program. About 240 adults aged 45+ with mild-to-moderate knee osteoarthritis will follow a 12-week program, with follow-up at…
Sponsor: The Hong Kong Polytechnic University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:05 UTC
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Zapping the brain to ease joint pain: new trial tests TMS for psoriatic arthritis
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether a non-invasive brain stimulation technique called repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (rTMS) can reduce chronic pain in people with psoriatic arthritis. Researchers will give 40 adults with low disease activity but ongoing pain either real rTMS o…
Sponsor: NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:05 UTC
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Shoes that could change how stroke survivors walk
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study looks at whether custom-made shoes can improve walking quality in people who have had a stroke and still have trouble walking due to muscle tightness and foot dragging. About 58 adults who had a stroke at least 6 months ago will wear adapted shoes and be tested on how …
Sponsor: Assistance Publique - Hôpitaux de Paris • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:04 UTC
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New study aims to improve pain control for kids after hip surgery
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study compares two medicines, dexmedetomidine and ketamine, added to a standard painkiller (bupivacaine) given through a caudal block to control pain after hip surgery in children aged 1 to 6 years. The goal is to see which combination provides better pain relief, lasts long…
Sponsor: Assiut University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:01 UTC
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Hypnosis and VR tested to calm leukemia Patients' fears
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study compares hypnosis, virtual reality, and standard care to see which best reduces anxiety in adults starting chemotherapy for acute myeloid leukemia. About 99 patients will be randomly assigned to one of three groups. The goal is to find a non-drug way to help patients c…
Sponsor: University Hospital, Toulouse • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:01 UTC
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Exercise may be the new prescription for psoriatic arthritis patients
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether a 12-week program of high-intensity interval training and strength training can improve heart and metabolic health in people with psoriatic arthritis. Researchers will also measure changes in fitness, pain, fatigue, and quality of life. The trial plans to…
Sponsor: Vastra Gotaland Region • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:13 UTC
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Could a headset ease pain after knee surgery?
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis pilot study tests whether a home-based brain stimulation device (tDCS) can help people recover better after total knee replacement. About 70 adults scheduled for knee surgery will use the device before and after their operation. The main goal is to see if the study is feasib…
Sponsor: Women's College Hospital • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:12 UTC
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New app aims to boost wellness in blood cancer patients
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study tests a digital app called WELL-MPN designed to help adults with myeloproliferative neoplasms (MPNs) improve their diet, physical activity, symptoms, and emotional well-being. About 75 participants will be randomly assigned to use the app or receive standard written li…
Sponsor: Brigham and Women's Hospital • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:12 UTC
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Could skipping a common additive make numbing shots safer and just as effective?
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study looks at whether leaving out bicarbonate from the numbing medicine (lidocaine with adrenaline) affects how well people recover the day after hand or foot surgery. About 150 adults having common procedures like carpal tunnel release or bunion surgery will be randomly as…
Phase 4 • Sponsor: Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de Nīmes • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:11 UTC
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Knee pain relief: personalized activity plans show promise in new study
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study looks at whether healthy lifestyle education and personalized physical activity advice can reduce pain and improve daily function in people with knee osteoarthritis. About 26 adults aged 40 and older with knee osteoarthritis will be placed into one of three groups: sup…
Sponsor: Muhammed ARCA • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:10 UTC
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Which anesthesia gets you home faster after joint replacement?
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study compares general anesthesia (being fully asleep) with spinal anesthesia (numbing the lower body) in 600 adults having knee or hip replacement as outpatient surgery. The goal is to see which method leads to successful same-day discharge without readmission. Researchers …
Phase 4 • Sponsor: Region Örebro County • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:10 UTC
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Simple nerve stretch could ease knee arthritis pain without drugs
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether adding a specific nerve-stretching exercise (femoral nerve mobilization) to standard physical therapy can reduce pain and improve function in people with knee osteoarthritis. Fifty patients aged 50 or older with mild to moderate knee arthritis will be ran…
Sponsor: Prince Sattam Bin Abdulaziz University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:09 UTC
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Could a simple pill ease pain after knee replacement?
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis early-phase trial tests whether giving a drug called palmitoylethanolamide before total knee replacement surgery can lower pain afterward. One adult aged 40–80 will receive either the drug or a placebo pill. Pain will be measured using a standard scale at 6, 12, and 24 hours…
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: Abdelrahman Gaber Sayed Elkhateeb • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:09 UTC
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Knee OA sufferers: which therapy works better for pain and mobility?
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study will enroll 68 adults aged 45-70 with grade III knee osteoarthritis to compare two physical therapy techniques: Mulligan mobilization with eccentric exercises versus Kaltenborn sustained mobilization with eccentric exercises. Participants will attend 3 sessions per wee…
Sponsor: Lahore University of Biological and Applied Sciences • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:08 UTC
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New study tests gentle release vs. balance exercises for knee pain
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study compares two physical therapy approaches for people with knee osteoarthritis: a gentle 'positional release' technique targeting tight leg muscles, versus balance and coordination exercises. Researchers will measure changes in pain, stiffness, and daily function in 60 p…
Sponsor: Cairo University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:04 UTC
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New Mini-Open spine surgery aims to cut recovery time for spinal stenosis patients
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether a modified mini-open spine surgery (mMO-TLIF) works as well as or better than traditional open surgery for people with lumbar spinal stenosis and instability. About 224 adults aged 18 to 80 with persistent leg pain or walking problems will be randomly ass…
Sponsor: The First People's Hospital of Lianyungang • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:03 UTC
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Can salt water clear your Baby's stuffy nose? new study aims to find out
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study looks at how well a saltwater (saline) nasal spray works and how safe it is for infants and toddlers aged 3 months to 4 years with stuffy noses from colds, flu, or allergies. About 83 children will use the spray for up to 14 days, and parents will report symptom change…
Sponsor: Laboratoires Quinton International S.L. • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:01 UTC
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Knee replacement showdown: partial or total – which is better for you?
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study compares two types of knee replacement surgery for people with arthritis on the inner side of the knee. About 100 adults will be randomly assigned to get either a partial or total knee replacement. Researchers will track pain, function, and quality of life for up to tw…
Sponsor: Medical University of Graz • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:01 UTC
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Exercise and diet combo shows promise for arthritis relief
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study looks at whether combining resistance exercises with an anti-inflammatory diet can reduce pain, improve daily function, and boost quality of life in people with rheumatoid arthritis. About 100 adults with low to moderate disease activity will follow a structured progra…
Sponsor: Berra Yamuç Tanrıöğen • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:00 UTC
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Varicose vein treatment may ease knee pain in seniors
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study looks at whether a common procedure for varicose veins—called endovenous ablation—can also reduce knee pain in people aged 80 and older. The researchers will follow 50 participants for one year after treatment, measuring pain and knee function. The goal is to see if im…
Sponsor: Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:58 UTC
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New surgical tool may ease recovery for jaw bone disease patients
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study compares two surgical techniques for treating medication-related osteonecrosis of the jaw (MRONJ), a condition where jawbone dies due to certain drugs. Thirty-four adults with stage 1 or 2 MRONJ will be randomly assigned to receive either traditional rotary instrument …
Sponsor: Fondazione Policlinico Universitario Agostino Gemelli IRCCS • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:51 UTC
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Can a Self-Image workshop help rheumatic disease patients feel better about themselves?
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study tests a therapeutic education program designed to improve self-image and self-esteem in adults with chronic inflammatory rheumatic diseases like rheumatoid arthritis and spondyloarthritis. Sixty participants will complete questionnaires and interviews before and after …
Sponsor: Assistance Publique - Hôpitaux de Paris • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 26, 2026 15:59 UTC
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Could a fluid from stem cells ease knee pain without surgery?
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis early-phase trial tests whether injecting a fluid made from stem cells (called secretome) mixed with growth factors from the patient's own blood can safely reduce knee pain and improve function in people with mild knee osteoarthritis. The study will enroll 25 adults aged 30-…
Early phase 1 • Sponsor: University of the Punjab • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 26, 2026 13:45 UTC
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Scientists probe why rheumatic pain feels different for everyone
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingResearchers want to understand the different ways pain works in people with rheumatic diseases such as lupus, rheumatoid arthritis, and Sjogren's syndrome. The study enrolls up to 225 people aged 9 to 85 who have or may have a rheumatic disease, plus healthy volunteers matched by…
Sponsor: National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases (NIAMS) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 21, 2026 16:00 UTC
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Could you help scientists unlock genetic cancer secrets?
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study screens up to 1,000 people with personal or family histories of certain cancers to see if they qualify for ongoing genetics research at the National Cancer Institute. Participants fill out a 15-20 minute online survey about their health and family history. No treatment…
Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 21, 2026 16:00 UTC
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Can a scan predict who gets knee pain relief?
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study will use special PET/MRI scans to look at changes in knee metabolism after a procedure called genicular artery embolization (GAE) for knee osteoarthritis. The goal is to understand why some people get good pain relief and others do not. About 25 adults with moderate to…
Sponsor: Lucas R. Cusumano, MD • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 21, 2026 16:00 UTC
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New study tracks hidden dangers of common leukemia drug
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study will follow 200 children with acute lymphoblastic leukemia or lymphoma to learn more about the short- and long-term side effects of asparaginase drugs. Researchers will track how often serious toxicities occur during standard treatment and a newer therapy called SJALL2…
Sponsor: St. Jude Children's Research Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 19, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Does your morning coffee stir up heart rhythm trouble?
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingResearchers want to know whether caffeine consumption is linked to irregular heartbeats and daily physical activity in adults with heart failure, reduced left ventricular ejection fraction, and an implantable cardioverter-defibrillator (ICD). About 170 participants fill out a one…
Sponsor: Jean-Benoît Le Polain de Waroux • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 19, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can teaching pain science rewire how older adults think about knee arthritis?
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingMany older adults with knee osteoarthritis believe their pain comes mainly from joint wear and tear, which can lead to fear of movement and less activity. Researchers at McMaster University are comparing two web-based education programs: one that explains pain as a mix of biologi…
Sponsor: McMaster University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 18, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Wrist trackers vs. feelings: the Sleep-Pain puzzle in arthritis
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingResearchers at the University of Reading are studying how sleep and pain relate in adults with hip or knee osteoarthritis. Participants wear a wrist sleep monitor for seven days and nights while answering daily questions about sleep, pain, and mood. The team compares reported sle…
Sponsor: University of Reading • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 17, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Two shoulder implants, one question: which restores function best?
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingResearchers are comparing two common types of total shoulder replacement, anatomic and reverse, in adults who already had the surgery. The study tracks patient-reported pain and function scores, complications, and revision surgeries for three years. They also check how often the …
Sponsor: Vani Sabesan • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 13, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could metabolic syndrome shape the course of rare blood cancers?
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingResearchers at Assiut University are studying whether metabolic syndrome, a cluster of conditions like high blood pressure and high blood sugar, relates to the clinical course of chronic Philadelphia-negative myeloproliferative neoplasms. These are rare blood cancers where the bo…
Sponsor: Assiut University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 13, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can doctors match the right arthritis drug to the right child?
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingResearchers at Sohag University are following 50 children under 18 who have systemic juvenile idiopathic arthritis, a rare inflammatory disease that affects the whole body. The study records each child's symptoms, lab results, complications, and the treatments they receive, inclu…
Sponsor: Sohag University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 13, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can stem cells from a child with progeria reveal a path to therapy?
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingResearchers are taking a blood sample from one child with Hutchinson-Gilford progeria syndrome, a rare condition that causes rapid premature aging. They plan to turn those blood cells into stem cells and then into disease-relevant cells like muscle and nerve cells. This lab model…
Sponsor: Bundang CHA Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 12, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Hidden kidney damage may lurk in rheumatoid arthritis patients
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingResearchers are testing whether people with rheumatoid arthritis have early, symptom-free kidney problems more often than healthy people of the same age and sex. The study compares kidney function and urine protein levels between 120 participants, including those with rheumatoid …
Sponsor: Assiut University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 11, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Do rheumatic diseases quietly damage the Eye's oil glands?
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingResearchers at Assiut University are studying whether rheumatic diseases such as rheumatoid arthritis, lupus, and Sjogren's syndrome harm the meibomian glands, the tiny eyelid glands that keep tears from evaporating. The study compares 120 people with these conditions to 30 healt…
Sponsor: Assiut University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 11, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can three routine blood ratios predict who survives AML?
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingResearchers at Assiut University Hospitals are studying whether three blood measures predict survival in adults newly diagnosed with non-M3 acute myeloid leukemia. The measures are the ratio of C-reactive protein to albumin, the ratio of albumin to fibrinogen, and the level of fe…
Sponsor: Assiut University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 11, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Brain tumor or aneurysm first? study weighs the safer sequence
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingResearchers are observing patients in China who have both a tumor in the sellar region of the brain and an unruptured intracranial aneurysm. The study compares three approaches: removing the tumor before treating the aneurysm, treating the aneurysm before removing the tumor, or r…
Sponsor: Cheng sen • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 11, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can 3D scans and muscle sensors unlock scoliosis secrets?
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingResearchers at Akdeniz University are studying how adolescent idiopathic scoliosis, a sideways spine curve, affects the muscles along the spine and overall posture. They will compare teens with scoliosis who wear a back brace, those who do not, and healthy teens. Using surface el…
Sponsor: Akdeniz University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 06, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can blood tests predict transplant complications?
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study looks at how levels of immune-signaling molecules called cytokines change in the blood just before and after a stem cell transplant. Researchers want to see if these patterns differ based on the patient's disease, such as myelofibrosis or acute leukemia, and the type o…
Sponsor: Assistance Publique - Hôpitaux de Paris • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 06, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New study aims to predict deadly infections in blood cancer patients
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study looks at blood cancer patients who carry drug-resistant bacteria in their gut. Researchers want to find out who is most likely to get a serious infection from these bacteria. They will collect rectal swabs and track patients for 90 days to build a prediction tool. The …
Sponsor: Fundación Pública Andaluza para la gestión de la Investigación en Sevilla • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 05, 2026 00:00 UTC
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A patient questionnaire may rival lab tests for spotting rheumatoid arthritis flares
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingResearchers at Sohag University are studying 150 people with rheumatoid arthritis to see whether the Rheumatoid Arthritis Impact of Disease (RAID) questionnaire can reliably detect disease flares. They will compare the questionnaire's performance with other standard disease activ…
Sponsor: Sohag University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 05, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Chemotherapy at home for leukemia: a feasibility test
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study explores whether patients with acute myeloid leukemia can receive intravenous cytarabine chemotherapy at home instead of in the hospital. Researchers will track how many patients complete the planned home treatment, how often doses are given at home versus the hospital…
Sponsor: Zealand University Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 05, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could a tiny RNA molecule shed light on rheumatoid arthritis?
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingResearchers at Sohag University are comparing levels of a long non-coding RNA called GAS5 and a blood protein called IL-6 in people with rheumatoid arthritis versus healthy individuals. The study will measure GAS5 expression in blood samples using a technique called qRT-PCR and c…
Sponsor: Sohag University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 03, 2026 00:00 UTC
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A blood marker may reveal hidden heart risk in rheumatoid arthritis
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study looks at whether a blood protein called asprosin is linked to metabolic syndrome and heart risk in people with rheumatoid arthritis. Researchers will compare asprosin levels in three groups: rheumatoid arthritis patients with metabolic syndrome, those without it, and h…
Sponsor: Assiut University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 02, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a questionnaire capture the real burden of psoriatic arthritis?
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingResearchers at Assiut University are studying how psoriatic arthritis affects patients' daily lives and whether that impact matches clinical signs of disease activity. Adults with psoriatic arthritis will complete the Arabic version of the PsAID-12 questionnaire, which covers pai…
Sponsor: Assiut University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 02, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could a hidden thyroid problem worsen rheumatoid arthritis?
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingResearchers are measuring how often subclinical hypothyroidism, a mild form of underactive thyroid, occurs in people with rheumatoid arthritis compared to healthy people. They will also check whether this thyroid condition relates to higher disease activity or more severe joint i…
Sponsor: Assiut University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 02, 2026 00:00 UTC
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A conversation before spine surgery could change how patients recover
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis trial tests whether an extra consultation using a predictive tool, called Dialogue Support, helps adults scheduled for lumbar spine surgery understand their likely outcomes. The tool estimates how a patient may fare one year after surgery and presents that information visual…
Sponsor: University Hospital, Akershus • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 29, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New registry aims to unlock secrets of rare blood cancers
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study is a registry that will collect medical information and blood samples from 500 adults with myelodysplastic syndromes (MDS) and related conditions. The goal is to learn more about how these diseases develop and progress over time. Participants will not receive any exper…
Sponsor: Technische Universität Dresden • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 29, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Brain surgery safety: live signal monitoring may shield speech, movement, and sight
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingResearchers at Odense University Hospital are testing whether monitoring brain signals during tumor surgery can help preserve functions like movement, speech, and vision. The project includes a randomized trial comparing surgery with and without motor signal monitoring, plus obse…
Sponsor: Odense University Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 29, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a Nose-Route surgery remove skull base tumors more safely?
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study looks at a surgical technique called the extended endoscopic endonasal approach (EEEA), which removes skull base lesions through the nose. The goal is to see how completely the tumor can be removed and how safe the procedure is. Adults with certain skull base tumors, s…
Sponsor: Assiut University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 28, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Dental bone graft study tests if 'Natural Shape' beats 'Extra Bulk' for implant success
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study looks at whether adding bone graft up to a person's natural bone line (IPD) or slightly beyond it leads to better long-term stability after dental implant surgery. Twenty-eight adults needing a tooth replacement in the upper jaw will receive an implant and bone graft, …
Sponsor: Queen Mary University of London • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 27, 2026 00:00 UTC
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A Heart-Rhythm warning sign hidden in a routine ECG?
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study investigates whether certain measurements from a standard 12-lead ECG—QT dispersion, P-wave dispersion, and Tp-e dispersion—can help predict the risk of cardiac arrhythmias in people with rheumatoid arthritis. Researchers will compare these ECG values between 120 rheum…
Sponsor: Assiut University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 26, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could lipedema weaken bones? a new study investigates
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study looks at whether women with lipedema, a condition that causes abnormal fat buildup in the legs and arms, are more likely to have osteoporosis, a condition that weakens bones. Researchers will measure bone density in the spine and hip of 120 postmenopausal women with li…
Sponsor: Fatih Sultan Mehmet Training and Research Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 23, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Bone density check for new hip implant: will it last?
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study will use DEXA bone scans to see how the CoreHip hip replacement stem affects bone density around the implant over two years. Forty adults with hip arthritis or other hip conditions will be enrolled. The goal is to understand if the implant's design helps maintain healt…
Sponsor: Aesculap AG • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 22, 2026 00:00 UTC
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A blood test and ultrasound could reveal hidden heart risk in young arthritis patients
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study looks at whether two simple tests can spot early signs of heart disease in people under 50 who were recently diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis (RA). The tests are a blood-based measure called the atherogenic index of plasma and an ultrasound of the neck arteries. The…
Sponsor: Assiut University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 21, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Immune cells may hold the key to faster recovery after facial surgery
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study looks at whether changes in regulatory T cells (a type of immune cell) after facial reconstruction surgery can predict how quickly patients heal and how long they stay in the hospital. Researchers will collect blood samples from about 60 adults before, during, and afte…
Sponsor: Assistance Publique - Hôpitaux de Paris • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 21, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could scoliosis steal teen sleep? new study asks
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study compares sleep quality between adolescents with idiopathic scoliosis and healthy peers of similar age and sex. Researchers will use questionnaires to assess sleep, and in the scoliosis group, they will also look at curve severity, pain, body image, and brace use. The g…
Sponsor: Bezmialem Vakif University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 19, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could a simple X-Ray measurement outperform BMI in knee surgery safety?
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study investigates whether the thickness of fat over the shin bone, measured on a standard knee X-ray, is a better predictor of infection after total knee replacement than Body Mass Index (BMI). Researchers will review data from 400 adults who had knee replacement surgery, c…
Sponsor: East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 15, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a smart tool keep watch on leukemia after treatment stops?
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study explores whether a digital tool can help monitor adults with chronic myeloid leukemia who have stopped treatment for up to two years. Over 12 months, researchers will track how often patients use the tool, aiming for a usage rate of at least 60%. The goal is to see if …
Sponsor: Versailles Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 14, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Sugar spike study: do steroid injections worsen glucose in diabetics?
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study tracks blood sugar changes after an epidural steroid injection for back or leg pain. Researchers will compare 36 adults with and without type 2 diabetes using a continuous glucose monitor worn for 15 days. The goal is to see if the injection causes higher or longer-las…
Sponsor: Korea University Anam Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 14, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Immune clues in the blood may foretell heart trouble
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study is building a biobank of blood samples and imaging data from 300 people with suspected inflammatory heart or autoimmune rheumatic diseases. Researchers aim to identify immune biomarkers that could predict major heart events like heart failure, stroke, or atrial fibrill…
Sponsor: Assistance Publique - Hôpitaux de Paris • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 12, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could a simple protein test unlock the secrets of joint disease?
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study looks at whether levels of a protein called 15-PGDH in the blood and joint fluid are linked to the severity of osteoarthritis and ankylosing spondylitis. Researchers will measure 15-PGDH in about 51 adults with these conditions and compare it with ultrasound images and…
Sponsor: Assiut University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 09, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Engineering immune cells to outsmart Leukemia's defenses
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study investigates how to engineer T cells to more effectively target acute myeloid leukemia (AML). Researchers will analyze samples from healthy donors and AML patients to identify T-cell receptors that recognize leukemia cells. The goal is to create next-generation enginee…
Sponsor: IRCCS San Raffaele • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 08, 2026 00:03 UTC
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Can a prefilled pen match a syringe for this biosimilar?
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study compares two ways of giving the same experimental biosimilar drug, DRL_AB, which is designed to work like abatacept for autoimmune conditions. Healthy male volunteers receive a single dose either through an autoinjector or a prefilled syringe. Researchers measure how m…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Dr. Reddy's Laboratories Limited • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 06, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Knee implant materials put to the test in human cells
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study will test whether common orthopedic materials, like titanium alloy and polylactic acid (PLA), are safe for use in knee surgery. Researchers will expose human tissue samples from 50 knee replacement patients to these materials in the lab. They will check for cell damage…
Sponsor: Stefano Zaffagnini • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 06, 2026 00:00 UTC
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A simple Note-Taking change could transform blood cancer care
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis quality improvement initiative tests whether a standardized electronic medical record template for progress notes, combined with a pharmacist-led medication titration service, can improve the management of polycythemia vera (PV). The study enrolls hematologists and oncologis…
Sponsor: Massachusetts General Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 31, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Mind over elbow: can beliefs predict how tennis elbow patients respond to treatment?
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study investigates what factors — such as pain intensity, fear of movement, and confidence in managing pain — influence how adults with chronic tennis elbow perceive their illness and what they expect from treatment. Researchers will survey 137 participants and analyze the d…
Sponsor: Acibadem University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 25, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Smartphone videos could unlock secrets of rare brain disease
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study tracks how Sanfilippo syndrome type C, a rare genetic disorder that affects the brain, progresses over time. Caregivers of children and young adults aged 1 to 25 will record videos of daily activities and answer questionnaires using a smartphone app every six months fo…
Sponsor: Phoenix Nest • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 19, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Does the setting of care affect whether kids finish their antibiotics?
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis observational study looks at whether children aged 3 months to 16 years are more likely to complete their full course of antibiotics when prescribed at a primary care clinic versus a hospital emergency department. Researchers surveyed parents by phone after treatment ended t…
Sponsor: University Hospital, Montpellier • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 19, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Tiny study asks: can spine specialists see the same thing on CT?
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study checks how consistently six doctors can grade degeneration of the small joints in the spine (facet joints) using CT scans. It includes 12 patients and uses the Pathria scale. The goal is to see if the grading method is reliable, not to test a treatment.
Sponsor: Sklifosovsky Institute of Emergency Care • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 17, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Belly fat vs. body mass index: which better predicts spine surgery risks?
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study looks at how different types of obesity—central (belly fat) versus peripheral (fat elsewhere)—affect blood loss and complications during major lower back surgery. Researchers will measure pressure inside the abdomen and blood loss in 90 adults having lumbar spine surge…
Sponsor: Marmara University Pendik Training and Research Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 09, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Blood test may reveal hidden cancer spread without scans
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study is testing whether a blood test can locate where colorectal cancer has returned or spread after surgery. Researchers are analyzing genetic markers in the blood to build a model that predicts whether a recurrence is local or distant. The goal is to improve early detecti…
Sponsor: The First Affiliated Hospital with Nanjing Medical University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 08, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Blood test may predict PRP success for arthritic knees
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study looks at whether a routine blood test can predict which patients with knee osteoarthritis will get good pain relief from platelet-rich plasma (PRP) injections. Researchers will enroll 120 people aged 40-60 with moderate knee arthritis. Each person will receive three PR…
Sponsor: Utku Gürhan • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:03 UTC
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Knee pain relief starts in the mind: new study tests a health aid to bust common myths about osteoarthritis.
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study will test whether a short health aid—a tool that corrects common misunderstandings about knee osteoarthritis—can help patients feel less worried and make clearer treatment choices. About 159 adults with knee osteoarthritis will be randomly assigned to review the health…
Sponsor: David Ring • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:03 UTC
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Scientists investigate how immune cells fight leukemia
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study will collect blood and bone marrow samples from 55 adults with acute leukemia or myelodysplastic syndrome. Researchers want to understand how natural killer (NK) cells interact with cancer cells over time. The goal is to identify genetic markers and immune patterns tha…
Sponsor: Nantes University Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:02 UTC
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Dental scans and AI could spot rare bone diseases faster
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study will take 3D scans of the inside of the mouth from 240 people with rare bone or cartilage diseases and from healthy volunteers. Researchers will use shape analysis and artificial intelligence to see if these scans can help tell different diseases apart. The goal is to …
Sponsor: University Hospital, Bordeaux • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:02 UTC
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Brain scans reveal why some knee pain feels different
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study uses brain MRI to compare brain activity in women over 40 with knee osteoarthritis who have two different types of pain: joint-related pain and nerve-related pain. Researchers will look at a brain region called the anterior insula to see if activity differs between the…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: University Hospital, Clermont-Ferrand • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:02 UTC
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Which intubation method works best for acromegaly patients?
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study looks at how to safely place a breathing tube in people with acromegaly, a condition that can cause changes in the face and airway. It compares two methods: direct laryngoscopy and video laryngoscopy. The goal is to find which method gives a better view of the airway a…
Sponsor: Muzaffer GENCER • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:01 UTC
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Could low vitamin c weaken bones? new study investigates
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis observational study will check vitamin C levels in 40 people with osteoporosis, comparing those who have had a spine fracture to those who haven't. The goal is to see if lower vitamin C is more common in the fracture group. No treatment is given; the study simply measures an…
Sponsor: Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de Nice • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:01 UTC
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New study to reveal hidden immune effects of common leukemia drug
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study will observe 10 adults with acute myeloid leukemia who are receiving the drug gilteritinib after a stem cell transplant. Researchers want to understand how gilteritinib affects the behavior, metabolism, and function of immune cells like T-cells and monocytes. The goal …
Sponsor: Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de Nice • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:01 UTC
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Infant skull study aims to unlock secrets of craniosynostosis
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study looks at skull bone samples from 80 infants aged 3 to 12 months who have craniosynostosis, a condition where skull bones fuse too early. Researchers will measure the bone's strength, structure, and tissue makeup both near and far from the fused area. The goal is to bet…
Sponsor: Hospices Civils de Lyon • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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Emotional blindness may sabotage knee pain therapy
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study investigates whether alexithymia—a condition where people struggle to identify and describe their emotions—affects how well patients with knee osteoarthritis respond to physical therapy. Sixty participants aged 40 to 75 with moderate knee osteoarthritis will receive a …
Sponsor: Kanuni Sultan Suleyman Training and Research Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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New study tests if SPECT imaging can forecast prostate cancer treatment success
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study will look at whether SPECT scans taken after Lu-PSMA therapy can help predict how well patients with metastatic castration-resistant prostate cancer (mCRPC) are doing. Researchers will measure tumor activity and volume on the scans and compare them to standard PET-base…
Sponsor: Central Hospital, Nancy, France • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:07 UTC
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New study tests if injecting drug into bone works better than IV during joint replacement
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study looks at 80 people having hip or knee replacement surgery to compare two ways of giving a drug called tranexamic acid, which helps reduce bleeding. Half will get the drug through a standard IV, and the other half will get it injected into the bone. Researchers will mea…
Phase 4 • Sponsor: Hua Luo • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:07 UTC
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Hidden muscle loss in young arthritis patients under the microscope
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study looks at how often muscle weakness and loss (sarcopenia) happens in people aged 15 to 40 with juvenile idiopathic arthritis. Researchers will measure grip strength, do body scans, and use questionnaires to check muscle health. The goal is to find out how common this pr…
Sponsor: CHU de Reims • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:04 UTC
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New blood test may predict cancer relapse after transplant
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study is testing a new blood test called AlloHeme that looks for tiny traces of a patient's own cells after a stem cell transplant. The goal is to see if the test can predict whether leukemia or MDS will come back before it happens. About 400 adults who have had or will have…
Sponsor: CareDx • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:37 UTC
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Your phone could predict arthritis before it strikes
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether smartphone data and optional smartwatches can detect early signs of psoriatic arthritis in people with psoriasis. About 3,458 adults with psoriasis but no arthritis will use an app that passively collects phone data. The goal is to develop algorithms that…
Sponsor: University of Oxford • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:36 UTC
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Leg vein problems may slow recovery after knee surgery
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study will follow 100 people getting a total knee replacement to see if those with chronic venous insufficiency (poor blood flow in leg veins) have more wound healing problems. Participants will have an ultrasound before surgery to check their veins and then be monitored for…
Sponsor: SB Istanbul Education and Research Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:34 UTC
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New study tracks psoriatic arthritis treatment success across therapy lines
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis observational study follows 400 adults with psoriatic arthritis who are starting a new biologic or targeted synthetic drug as part of their routine care. Researchers want to see if treatment response differs based on how many prior advanced therapies a person has tried, and …
Sponsor: Royal United Hospitals Bath NHS Foundation Trust • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:33 UTC
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New study uses 3D scans to track jaw bone damage from common osteoporosis drugs
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study will look at how jaw bone quality changes over time in patients with medication-related osteonecrosis of the jaw (MRONJ), a side effect of drugs like bisphosphonates. Researchers will analyze existing CBCT scans from 25 adults to measure bone density and structure at d…
Sponsor: Nantes University Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:33 UTC
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Sleep tracker study aims to improve shoulder surgery recovery
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study will track sleep patterns in 20 people before and after reverse shoulder replacement surgery. Participants will wear a MotionWatch 8 sleep tracker for a week before surgery and again 6 months after. The goal is to see if better sleep is linked to better recovery and sh…
Sponsor: Ankara City Hospital Bilkent • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:31 UTC
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New study eyes Tirzepatide's hidden impact on joints and heart
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis observational study in Mexico will follow 30 adults already taking tirzepatide for conditions like diabetes or obesity. Researchers will use MRI scans of the knees, CT scans of the heart, and body composition tests to see how the drug affects cartilage, heart fat, and overal…
Sponsor: JULIO GRANADOS MONTIEL • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:31 UTC
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New study aims to Fine-Tune shoulder surgery for better arm function
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study looks at two different ways to perform reverse total shoulder replacement in 130 people aged 60-85 with severe shoulder arthritis and torn rotator cuffs. The goal is to see which technique leads to better muscle activity and arm movement. Participants will have their s…
Sponsor: Vienna Hospital Association • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:30 UTC
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Running with knee arthritis: friend or foe? new study investigates
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study looks at how starting a gradual running program affects knee joint health in people who are new to running, including those with knee osteoarthritis. Researchers will use MRI scans to measure changes in knee cartilage over six months. The goal is to understand whether …
Sponsor: University of British Columbia • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:07 UTC
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Tiny study aims to unravel mysteries of stuffy nose disease
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study looks at chronic sinusitis with nasal polyps, a condition causing long-term nasal congestion and breathing problems. Researchers will measure inflammation markers and examine nasal tissue from 10 adults using a steroid spray (budesonide). The goal is to better understa…
Sponsor: St. Paul's Sinus Centre • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:07 UTC
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Blood test may predict knee arthritis severity
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis observational study will measure two substances in the blood—COMP and MMP-3—in 60 people with knee osteoarthritis and healthy controls. Researchers want to see if these markers relate to pain, function, and X-ray findings. No treatment is given; the goal is to better underst…
Sponsor: Kanuni Sultan Suleyman Training and Research Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:07 UTC
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Can spine surgery help kids with cerebral palsy eat better?
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study will follow 42 children and teens with cerebral palsy who need surgery for scoliosis (a curved spine). Researchers want to see if the surgery helps them eat more and gain weight, since many have trouble eating and are underweight. The goal is to understand if the surge…
Sponsor: University Hospital, Montpellier • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:06 UTC
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Hand rehab revolution? early data may predict recovery months ahead
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study follows 60 adults with hand or upper limb injuries to see if improvements in the first weeks of rehab can predict function months later. A digital tool created by a therapist tracks progress and patient feedback. The goal is to help clinicians make better, data-driven …
Sponsor: Hacettepe University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:06 UTC
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Knee replacement study seeks perfect fit for better bending
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study will follow 100 adults with knee arthritis who are scheduled for knee replacement surgery. Researchers will measure how changes in the shape of the knee bones after surgery affect how well the knee bends and how much pain patients feel. The goal is to find the best ali…
Sponsor: SB Istanbul Education and Research Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:05 UTC
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Can blood proteins predict bone and muscle loss in older women?
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study will measure two proteins (myostatin and irisin) in the blood of 60 postmenopausal women aged 50-65. Researchers will group participants by bone density (normal, low, or very low) and test their muscle strength. The goal is to see if these proteins are linked to bone a…
Sponsor: Kanuni Sultan Suleyman Training and Research Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:05 UTC
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Bed rest debate: shorter may be better for skull base surgery recovery
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study looks at how many days of bed rest are best after a specific type of brain surgery done through the nose. About 316 adults having this surgery will be placed into groups with different bed rest times (0, 1, 2, or 3 days). The goal is to see which rest period leads to t…
Sponsor: The Affiliated Hospital of Qingdao University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:04 UTC
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Waiting game: how treatment delays raise fracture risk
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study will review medical records of 8,000 adults with osteoporosis who have had a fragility fracture. Researchers want to measure how long it takes for patients to start medication that prevents future fractures. They also want to see if longer delays lead to more fractures…
Sponsor: Azienda Ospedaliero, Universitaria Pisana • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:04 UTC
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Who's more stressed? surgeons test high-tech vs old-school knee surgery
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study tracks surgeon stress during partial knee replacements. Using a wearable vest, researchers measure heart rate, breathing, and energy burned while surgeons operate with either a manual or computer-assisted technique. The goal is to see if computer guidance makes the sur…
Sponsor: ASL Lecce • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:01 UTC
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Massive study to uncover hidden link between blood mutations and immune disorders
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study will follow 5,000 adults with immune system problems to see if certain blood cell mutations (called clonal hematopoiesis) are linked to their condition. Researchers will track new cases of immune-related diseases over time. No treatments or drugs are tested—this is pur…
Sponsor: Assistance Publique - Hôpitaux de Paris • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:00 UTC
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Arthritis app aims to boost drug safety skills
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether a smartphone app can help people with rheumatoid arthritis, spondyloarthritis, or psoriatic arthritis learn how to use their anti-rheumatic drugs more safely. About 144 adults will either use the app or receive standard care with a website. The goal is to…
Sponsor: Assistance Publique - Hôpitaux de Paris • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:01 UTC
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New study links tummy muscle separation to spine changes in postpartum women
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study looks at how diastasis recti abdominis (a separation of the belly muscles) relates to spine curvature in women who recently gave birth. Researchers will measure spine angles in 110 women aged 21-35, both with and without the condition, using safe, non-invasive methods.…
Sponsor: Cairo University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:00 UTC
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Brain tumor surgery could rewire your food cravings
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study looks at how surgery for a rare brain tumor called craniopharyngioma might change what foods people like, especially fatty and sugary ones. Researchers will compare food preferences of 346 adults who had this surgery with two other groups: people who had a different pi…
Sponsor: Assistance Publique - Hôpitaux de Paris • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:08 UTC
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Antibiotic penetration study aims to improve infection treatment
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study looks at how the antibiotic delafloxacin spreads through the body in 20 adults with serious skin, soft tissue, bone, or joint infections. Researchers will measure drug levels in blood and in tissues collected during surgery. The goal is to understand if the drug reache…
Sponsor: IRCCS San Raffaele • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:07 UTC
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New study aims to improve care for joint infection patients by listening to their stories
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study will interview 63 people, including patients with prosthetic joint infections, their family members, and healthcare professionals, to understand their experiences. The goal is to use this information to create a therapeutic education program that helps patients manage …
Sponsor: Assistance Publique - Hôpitaux de Paris • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:04 UTC
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Scientists probe immune signals in spine disease
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis observational study will measure levels of certain immune proteins (IL-17, IL-38, IL-41) and the HLA-B27 gene in 84 people with ankylosing spondylitis and a healthy control group. The goal is to see if these markers are linked to disease activity and severity. No treatment i…
Sponsor: Sohag University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:03 UTC
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New digital health tool aims to simplify care for patients with multiple chronic illnesses
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study tests a new digital health tool designed to help adults aged 40 and older who have two or more long-term health conditions, like high blood pressure, diabetes, or depression. The tool includes an electronic system to guide doctors, telemedicine for specialist visits, a…
Sponsor: Centre for Chronic Disease Control, India • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:03 UTC
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Simple blood test may predict lung damage in autoimmune diseases
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study looks at a blood protein called FAP, which is linked to tissue scarring and inflammation. Researchers will measure FAP levels in people with rheumatoid arthritis and systemic sclerosis, as well as healthy volunteers, and compare them with standard tests and lung functi…
Sponsor: Sohag University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:02 UTC
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Blood markers may predict joint infection treatment success
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study will check if certain blood markers (like NLR and PLR) can predict how well people recover after surgery for a joint infection. Researchers will follow 200 adults who need a two-stage joint replacement revision. The goal is to find cheap, easy tests that help doctors p…
Sponsor: Fondazione Policlinico Universitario Agostino Gemelli IRCCS • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:13 UTC
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Hip surgery muscle damage may slow recovery, study finds
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study examines how much the tensor fascia latae muscle is damaged during hip replacement surgery through the front approach. Researchers will compare the amount of muscle damage to how well patients recover at 6 weeks and 6 months. The goal is to understand if less muscle da…
Sponsor: University Hospital, Bordeaux • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:12 UTC
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Can a smartphone app replace Pre-Surgery classes for joint replacement?
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study will test if a digital education app helps patients prepare for hip or knee replacement surgery. About 160 adults scheduled for a first-time joint replacement will either use the app or receive standard preparation. The goal is to see if the app improves knowledge, con…
Sponsor: Haute Ecole de Santé Vaud • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:11 UTC
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Blood thickens during exercise in rare disorder, study aims to find why
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study looks at why people with polycythemia vera (PV), a rare blood disorder that makes too many red blood cells, often struggle with exercise. Researchers will measure blood thickness and oxygen levels in 54 patients during a treadmill stress test. The goal is to see if a b…
Sponsor: Hospices Civils de Lyon • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:11 UTC
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New study to assess custom prosthetics for bone cancer patients
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study looks at how well people do after surgery to remove bone tumors and rebuild the bone with special implants. It includes 100 adults aged 30 to 70 with certain bone cancers or tumors that have spread to bone. The goal is to learn more about how these custom or 3D-printed…
Sponsor: Fondazione Policlinico Universitario Agostino Gemelli IRCCS • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:10 UTC
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Spine study aims to uncover hidden walking clues in older adults
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study will observe how different spinal problems—like scoliosis, stenosis, or herniated discs—change the way people walk and use their back muscles. Researchers will compare 120 older adults (age 60+) with these conditions to healthy volunteers using motion cameras and muscl…
Sponsor: Xuanwu Hospital, Beijing • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:07 UTC
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New study aims to predict bleeding and clotting risks in cancer patients
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis observational study will measure how well the body breaks down blood clots in 150 cancer patients (with blood cancers or solid tumors) who also have clotting issues. Researchers will take extra blood samples during routine care to look for markers that might predict bleeding…
Sponsor: University Hospital, Strasbourg, France • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:03 UTC
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CAR-T therapy survivors monitored for Long-Term safety and survival
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study follows up to 49 people with relapsed acute myeloid leukemia (AML) or myelodysplastic syndrome (MDS) who previously received ARD103 CAR-T cell therapy in an earlier trial. Researchers will track side effects, overall survival, and how long any response lasts. The goal …
Sponsor: ARCE Therapeutics, Inc. • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:02 UTC
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New study to reveal balance differences in common back pain conditions
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study will measure balance in 80 people with three types of chronic low back pain: lumbar spondylosis, spondylolisthesis, and disc prolapse. Participants will stand on a special platform (Biodex Balance System) under different conditions, like with eyes open or closed, to se…
Sponsor: Cairo University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:59 UTC
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Heart valve positioning study aims to prevent artery blockage
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study compares two established techniques for placing a TAVI heart valve to see which one better aligns the valve with the patient's own valve openings, reducing the risk of blocking coronary arteries. Forty patients with severe aortic stenosis will be randomly assigned to o…
Sponsor: Oslo University Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:54 UTC
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Can scoliosis affect a Teen's sense of body position?
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study looks at whether teenagers with severe scoliosis have trouble sensing where their body is in space (proprioception). Researchers will compare brain scans and muscle measurements of 60 teens with scoliosis to healthy controls. The goal is to understand if these issues a…
Sponsor: Assistance Publique Hopitaux De Marseille • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:53 UTC
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Can we predict who gets rheumatoid arthritis? new study aims to find out
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study follows 150 people at different risk levels for rheumatoid arthritis (RA) to see what factors might lead to the disease. Participants provide blood, urine, stool, and saliva samples, and answer questions about their lifestyle. The goal is to identify triggers like smok…
Sponsor: University Hospital, Montpellier • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:52 UTC
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New study aims to uncover hidden risks behind diabetic foot ulcers
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study will follow 100 adults with diabetes and foot ulcers to see how non-vascular factors like nerve damage, infection, and poor blood sugar control affect ulcer severity and healing. Researchers hope to find which risk factors can be changed to prevent ulcers from coming b…
Sponsor: Assiut University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:51 UTC
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Gut bugs may decide if your new knee lasts
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study looks at whether the bacteria in your gut (the gut microbiome) is different in people whose knee replacements fail versus those whose knees work well. Researchers will compare gut bacteria in 30 patients needing repeat knee surgery to those with successful implants. Th…
Sponsor: London Health Sciences Centre Research Institute OR Lawson Research Institute of St. Joseph's • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 26, 2026 19:03 UTC
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Vein fix may ease aching knees, new study hints
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study will follow 50 adults with varicose veins and chronic knee pain who are scheduled for standard vein treatment (laser or radiofrequency ablation). Researchers will measure changes in knee pain, stiffness, and function before and after the procedure. The goal is to see i…
Sponsor: Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 26, 2026 15:09 UTC
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New study aims to predict best treatments for rheumatoid diseases using AI and health data
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study will collect health information, samples, and data from 100 people in Luxembourg (800 total across Europe) who have rheumatoid diseases and are starting or changing treatment. Researchers hope to find patterns that can predict which treatments work best for each person…
Sponsor: Luxembourg Institute of Health • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 26, 2026 14:31 UTC
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Massive data pool aims to crack childhood Leukemia's toughest cases
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study will gather and combine medical and genetic data from 2,000 children with acute myeloid leukemia (AML) across France. The goal is to find hidden patterns that predict which patients are most likely to relapse. By creating a large, shared database, researchers hope to i…
Sponsor: Assistance Publique - Hôpitaux de Paris • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 26, 2026 12:37 UTC