Central nervous system disorder
MONDO:0002602A disease involving the central nervous system.
Also known as: CNS disorder, central nervous disease, central nervous system disease, central nervous system disease or disorder, central nervous system disorder, disease of central nervous system, disease of the central nervous system, disease or disorder of central nervous system
20397 clinical trials for this condition and its sub-types, 119 tagged with Central nervous system disorder itself.
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Browse by category →Sub-types of Central nervous system disorder
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Brain disorder 136 trials · 16,663 incl. sub-types
71 sub-types
- Mental disorder 249 trials · 7,372 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- Cerebrovascular disorder 107 trials · 3,282 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- Basal ganglia disorder 9 trials · 1,318 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- Brain neoplasm 246 trials · 1,077 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- Multiple sclerosis 765 trials · 852 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- Insomnia 822 trials · 826 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- Cerebral cortex disorder 0 trials · 721 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- Brain injury 220 trials · 692 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- Epilepsy 461 trials · 645 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- Migraine disorder 390 trials · 411 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- Cerebellar disorder 9 trials · 270 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- Visual pathway disorder 1 trial · 201 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- Pituitary gland disorder 18 trials · 175 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- Thalamic disorder 0 trials · 110 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- Intracranial hypertension 51 trials · 97 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- Encephalitis 25 trials · 95 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- Hydrocephalus 52 trials · 78 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- Cerebral degeneration 0 trials · 61 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- Hepatic encephalopathy 44 trials Sub-types →
- Narcolepsy-cataplexy syndrome 42 trials · 44 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- Cerebral lipidosis with dementia 0 trials · 38 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- Intracranial hypotension 32 trials
- Cluster headache syndrome 26 trials Sub-types →
- Brain edema 23 trials
- Narcolepsy without cataplexy 22 trials
- Encephalomalacia 1 trial · 13 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- Olfactory nerve disorder 8 trials · 12 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- Prion disease 5 trials · 11 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- Traumatic encephalopathy 11 trials
- Cerebral cortical dysplasia 2 trials · 7 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- Progressive bulbar palsy 5 trials Sub-types →
- Akinetic mutism 3 trials
- Bilirubin encephalopathy 3 trials Sub-types →
- Central nervous system cyst 3 trials Sub-types →
- Encephaloclastic disorder 0 trials · 3 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- Encephalopathy, acute, infection-induced 2 trials · 3 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- Megalencephaly 3 trials Sub-types →
- Cerebral malaria 2 trials
- Leukoencephalopathy, megalencephalic 0 trials · 2 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- Wernicke encephalopathy 1 trial
- Brain compression 1 trial
- Carbon monoxide-induced delayed encephalopathy 1 trial
- Cerebral sarcoidosis 1 trial
- Reye syndrome 0 trials
- XK aprosencephaly 0 trials
- Acute bilirubin encephalopathy 0 trials
- Aprosencephaly 0 trials
- Atelencephaly 0 trials
- Autoimmune encephalopathy with parasomnia and obstructive sleep apnea 0 trials
- Autosomal recessive frontotemporal pachygyria 0 trials
- Brain malformations with or without urinary tract defects 0 trials
- Bulbar polio 0 trials
- Central nervous system origin vertigo 0 trials
- Cerebritis 0 trials
- Chronic bilirubin encephalopathy 0 trials
- Colpocephaly 0 trials
- Complex cortical dysplasia with other brain malformations 0 trials Sub-types →
- Corpus callosum agenesis of blepharophimosis robin type 0 trials
- Corpus callosum dysgenesis X-linked recessive 0 trials
- Corpus callosum dysgenesis cleft spasm 0 trials
- Corpus callosum dysgenesis hypopituitarism 0 trials
- Diabetic encephalopathy 0 trials
- Disorder of optic chiasm 0 trials
- Encephalopathy due to mitochondrial and peroxisomal fission defect 0 trials Sub-types →
- Encephalopathy, acute transient 0 trials
- Encephalopathy, recurrent, of childhood 0 trials
- Glycine encephalopathy 0 trials Sub-types →
- Hypothalamic hamartomas with gelastic seizures 0 trials
- Meningoencephalocele 0 trials
- Midbrain disorder 0 trials
- Occipital pachygyria and polymicrogyria 0 trials
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Neurodegenerative disease 186 trials · 3,277 incl. sub-types
22 sub-types
- Tauopathy 24 trials · 1,190 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- Demyelinating disease 27 trials · 931 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- Inherited neurodegenerative disorder 10 trials · 807 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- Motor neuron disorder 69 trials · 506 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- Synucleinopathy 18 trials · 237 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- Cerebellar degeneration 6 trials · 150 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- Primary progressive aphasia 42 trials · 71 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- Cerebral degeneration 0 trials · 61 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- Neuroaxonal dystrophy 1 trial · 9 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- Secondary Parkinson disease 9 trials Sub-types →
- Primary progressive apraxia of speech 2 trials
- Marchiafava-Bignami disease 1 trial
- Human prion disease 1 trial Sub-types →
- Brachial amyotrophic diplegia 0 trials
- Choroidal sclerosis 0 trials Sub-types →
- Eyelid degenerative disorder 0 trials
- Hypertrophic olivary degeneration 0 trials
- Infantile bilateral striatal necrosis 0 trials Sub-types →
- Olivopontocerebellar atrophy 0 trials
- Primary progressive freezing gait 0 trials
- Senile degeneration of brain 0 trials
- Superficial siderosis 0 trials
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Central nervous system neoplasm 51 trials · 1,979 incl. sub-types
10 sub-types
- Central nervous system cancer 130 trials · 1,699 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- Brain neoplasm 246 trials · 1,077 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- Tumor of meninges 1 trial · 123 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- Central nervous system hematopoietic neoplasm 0 trials · 107 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- Spinal cord neoplasm 36 trials · 77 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- Autonomic nervous system neoplasm 0 trials · 60 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- Central nervous system organ benign neoplasm 1 trial · 57 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- Central nervous system germ cell tumor 6 trials · 9 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- Epidural abscess 5 trials
- Optic nerve neoplasm 1 trial · 4 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
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Spinal cord disorder 46 trials · 1,251 incl. sub-types
10 sub-types
- Spinal cord injury 650 trials
- Anterior horn disorder 0 trials · 481 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- Spinal cord neoplasm 36 trials · 77 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- Spina bifida 44 trials · 59 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- Myelitis 4 trials · 52 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- Syringomyelia 6 trials Sub-types →
- Tethered spinal cord syndrome 6 trials
- Radiation myelitis 0 trials
- Segmental spinal dysgenesis 0 trials
- Vascular myelopathy 0 trials
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Autoimmune disorder of central nervous system 2 trials · 874 incl. sub-types
8 sub-types
- Multiple sclerosis 765 trials · 852 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- Autoimmune encephalitis 32 trials · 33 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- Central nervous system lupus 2 trials
- Autoimmune epilepsy 1 trial
- Miller Fisher syndrome 0 trials
- Autoimmune encephalopathy with parasomnia and obstructive sleep apnea 0 trials
- Autoimmune optic neuritis 0 trials
- Primary hypophysitis 0 trials Sub-types →
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Palsy 36 trials · 843 incl. sub-types
10 sub-types
- Cerebral palsy 441 trials · 497 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- Hemiplegia 175 trials · 178 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- Quadriplegia 73 trials
- Paraplegia 47 trials · 68 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- Facial paralysis 19 trials · 34 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- Respiratory paralysis 20 trials
- Erb palsy 11 trials
- Ophthalmoplegia 0 trials · 11 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- Progressive bulbar palsy 5 trials Sub-types →
- Klumpke's paralysis 0 trials
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Encephalomyelitis 3 trials · 226 incl. sub-types
7 sub-types
- Encephalitis 25 trials · 95 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- Meningitis 42 trials · 73 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- Myelitis 4 trials · 52 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- Optic neuritis 21 trials · 25 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- Hypophysitis 2 trials Sub-types →
- Venezuelan equine encephalitis 1 trial
- Cerebritis 0 trials
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Autonomic nervous system disorder 59 trials · 209 incl. sub-types
13 sub-types
- Dysautonomia 16 trials · 64 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- Autonomic nervous system neoplasm 0 trials · 60 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- Sympathetic nervous system disorder 8 trials · 28 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- Pure autonomic failure 18 trials
- Autonomic dysreflexia 11 trials
- Autonomic neuropathy 7 trials · 10 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- Central hypoventilation syndrome, congenital, 1, with or without Hirschsprung disease 5 trials
- Baroreflex failure 1 trial
- Frey syndrome 0 trials
- Chronic hiccup 0 trials
- Harlequin syndrome 0 trials
- Idiopathic peripheral autonomic neuropathy 0 trials
- Parasympathetic nervous system disorder 0 trials Sub-types →
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Central nervous system infectious disorder 10 trials · 163 incl. sub-types
12 sub-types
- Viral infection of central nervous system 3 trials · 58 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- Infectious encephalitis 3 trials · 50 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- Infectious meningitis 3 trials · 49 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- Prion disease 5 trials · 11 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- Central nervous system tuberculosis 1 trial · 7 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- Epidural abscess 5 trials
- Intracranial abscess 3 trials
- Cerebral malaria 2 trials
- Congenital toxoplasmosis 2 trials
- Human prion disease 1 trial Sub-types →
- Subdural empyema 1 trial
- Neuroschistosomiasis 0 trials
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Optic nerve disorder 23 trials · 95 incl. sub-types
8 sub-types
- Optic atrophy 4 trials · 26 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- Optic neuritis 21 trials · 25 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- Low tension glaucoma 21 trials
- Anterior ischemic optic neuropathy 8 trials · 10 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- Optic nerve neoplasm 1 trial · 4 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- Optic disk drusen 1 trial
- Extensive peripapillary myelinated nerve fibers 0 trials
- Isolated optic nerve aplasia 0 trials
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Tinnitus 90 trials
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Central nervous system vasculitis 3 trials · 55 incl. sub-types
5 sub-types
- Temporal arteritis 52 trials Sub-types →
- Primary central nervous system vasculitis 2 trials Sub-types →
- Benign angiitis of the central nervous system 0 trials
- Central nervous system AIDS arteritis 0 trials
- Cerebral arteritis 0 trials
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Trigeminal neuralgia 37 trials
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Cerebrospinal fluid leak 16 trials · 17 incl. sub-types
1 sub-type
- Cerebrospinal fluid rhinorrhea 2 trials
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High pressure neurological syndrome 0 trials · 5 incl. sub-types
1 sub-type
- Decompression sickness 5 trials
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SPAST-related motor disorder 0 trials · 2 incl. sub-types
1 sub-type
- Hereditary spastic paraplegia 4 2 trials
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1 sub-type
- NDE1-related microhydranencephaly 0 trials
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Can a One-Time gene therapy fix the root cause of rett syndrome?
Cure By invitation onlyRett syndrome is a rare genetic disorder that mostly affects girls and stems from mutations in the MECP2 gene. This trial tests GCB-002, an experimental gene therapy given as a single injection into the spinal fluid, in 6 to 9 girls aged 2 to 10 who have a confirmed MECP2 mutatio…
Sponsor: Genecombio Ltd. • Aim: Cure
Last updated Sep 17, 2026 00:00 UTC
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One-Time gene therapy for fatal childhood brain disease: does it last?
Cure OngoingResearchers are following 64 people with cerebral adrenoleukodystrophy (CALD) for 15 years after they received a one-time gene therapy called eli-cel in earlier studies. The therapy uses the patient's own stem cells, modified to carry a working copy of the gene that is faulty in …
Sponsor: Genetix Biotherapeutics Inc. • Aim: Cure
Last updated Sep 16, 2026 00:00 UTC
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One-Shot gene therapy aims to restore movement in children with SMA
Cure By invitation onlyResearchers test GCB-001, a gene therapy given as a single injection into the spinal fluid, in children aged 2 to 12 with type 2 spinal muscular atrophy who can sit alone but cannot walk. The trial checks safety and whether the treatment improves motor skills over 12 months. It i…
Sponsor: Genecombio Ltd. • Aim: Cure
Last updated Sep 13, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New west nile vaccine enters first human tests
Vaccine OngoingThis early-stage trial is testing a new vaccine called HydroVax-001B WNV to see if it is safe and triggers an immune response against West Nile virus, a mosquito-borne disease. About 30 healthy adults aged 18 to 49 will receive either the vaccine or a placebo. The study will comp…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) • Aim: Vaccine
Last updated Sep 20, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Booster shot for Moms-to-Be could shield newborns from deadly infections
Vaccine OngoingThis study follows women who previously received the GBS-NN/NN2 vaccine during pregnancy to see how long their immune protection lasts. It also tests whether a booster dose given in a new pregnancy is safe and boosts immunity, aiming to protect newborns from group B strep infecti…
Phase 2/3 • Sponsor: Minervax ApS • Aim: Vaccine
Last updated Sep 06, 2026 00:00 UTC
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One shot, six protections: could a single vaccine replace multiple infant shots?
Vaccine OngoingThis trial tests a new vaccine called LBVD, which combines protection against six diseases: diphtheria, tetanus, whooping cough, hepatitis B, polio, and Hib. The study enrolls healthy infants around 6 to 8 weeks old who receive three doses at 6, 10, and 14 weeks of age. Researche…
Phase 2/3 • Sponsor: LG Chem • Aim: Vaccine
Last updated Sep 05, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Experimental Alzheimer's drug aims to lower brain 'Tangles' in Early-Stage patients
Disease control OngoingThis early-stage trial tests a drug called NIO752 in 38 people with mild Alzheimer's or mild cognitive impairment due to Alzheimer's. The drug is given as one or two injections into the spinal fluid to see if it can lower levels of tau protein, a key marker of Alzheimer's damage.…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Novartis Pharmaceuticals • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 20, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug riliprubart tested for Long-Term control of nerve disease CIDP
Disease control By invitation onlyThis study is a long-term extension of earlier trials testing the drug riliprubart in adults with CIDP, a condition where the immune system attacks the nerves, causing weakness and numbness. About 300 participants who completed a prior riliprubart study will continue receiving th…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: Sanofi • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 20, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug aims to stop brain bleeds in rare disease
Disease control OngoingThis study tests an experimental drug called ALN-APP in 200 adults with cerebral amyloid angiopathy (CAA), a condition that causes bleeding in the brain. The drug is given via spinal injection and aims to slow disease progression and reduce new brain bleeds. Participants will be …
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Alnylam Pharmaceuticals • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 20, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Experimental drug ION717 aims to slow fatal brain disease
Disease control OngoingThis study tests a new drug called ION717 for people with early-stage prion disease, a rare and fatal brain condition. The drug is given via a spinal injection and aims to reduce harmful prion proteins. The trial will check safety, side effects, and how the drug moves through the…
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: Ionis Pharmaceuticals, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 20, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug cocktail takes on glioblastoma in early trial
Disease control OngoingThis early-stage study tests whether adding an experimental drug called OKN-007 to standard chemoradiotherapy is safe and tolerable for people with newly diagnosed glioblastoma, a fast-growing brain cancer. About 27 participants will receive the combination after surgery. The mai…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: University of Oklahoma • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 20, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a magnetic helmet slow ALS? trial tests brain stimulation at home
Disease control OngoingResearchers are testing whether transcranial static magnetic field stimulation (tSMS), delivered via a helmet worn at home, can slow the progression of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS). About 60 adults with recent-onset ALS will use the device for two daily sessions of 120 min…
Sponsor: Campus Bio-Medico University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 20, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Immunotherapy combo shows promise in preventing High-Risk uterine cancer return
Disease control OngoingThis study tests whether adding the immunotherapy drug pembrolizumab to standard chemotherapy (with or without radiation) after surgery can help prevent high-risk endometrial cancer from coming back. About 990 participants who had surgery to remove their uterus and ovaries will r…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 20, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New heart device aims to cut stroke risk without lifelong blood thinners
Disease control OngoingThis early study tests a new device (LAmbre II) that closes a small pouch in the heart called the left atrial appendage in people with atrial fibrillation. The goal is to reduce the risk of stroke without needing long-term blood thinners. Ten participants will be followed for abo…
Sponsor: Prince of Wales Hospital, Shatin, Hong Kong • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 20, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New gene therapy targets Parkinson's in patients with specific gene flaw
Disease control OngoingThis study tests a new gene therapy called LY3884961 in 32 people with moderate to severe Parkinson's disease who have a specific genetic change (GBA1 mutation). The treatment is given as a single injection into the fluid around the brain and spinal cord. The main goal is to chec…
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: Prevail Therapeutics • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 20, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Immunotherapy duo takes on resistant germ cell tumors
Disease control OngoingThis phase 2 trial tests two immunotherapy drugs, durvalumab and tremelimumab, in 30 adults with relapsed or refractory germ cell tumors. The goal is to see if the combination can shrink tumors or lower tumor markers. Participants must have measurable disease and have progressed …
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 20, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a Family-Based program reduce depression and abuse in young nepali wives?
Disease control OngoingThis study tests a 9-session program called MILAP for young married women (ages 15-24) in Nepal who have experienced intimate partner violence. The program involves the woman, her husband, and her mother-in-law, aiming to reduce depression, violence, and PTSD. 900 participants wi…
Sponsor: Possible • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 19, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could a Vitamin-Like pill slow Alzheimer's? new trial seeks answers
Disease control OngoingThis study tests whether benfotiamine, a form of vitamin B1, can safely slow memory and thinking decline in people with early Alzheimer's. About 406 adults aged 50-89 with mild symptoms will take the drug or a placebo for up to 72 weeks. Researchers will measure changes in cognit…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Weill Medical College of Cornell University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 19, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New eye injection aims to slow genetic blindness
Disease control OngoingThis study tests a new medicine called PYC-001, given as an injection into the eye, for people with a genetic condition that damages the optic nerve (OPA1 optic atrophy). The main goal is to check if the treatment is safe and tolerable. About 18 adults will receive a single dose,…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: PYC Therapeutics • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 19, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New daily pill could rival infusion for slowing progressive MS
Disease control OngoingThis phase 3 trial compares two drugs for primary progressive multiple sclerosis (PPMS), a form of MS that steadily worsens. About 985 adults with PPMS will receive either daily oral fenebrutinib or intravenous ocrelizumab (plus matching placebos) to see which better delays disab…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: Hoffmann-La Roche • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 19, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Brain cancer trial: one big dose or several small doses of radiation?
Disease control OngoingThis phase III trial tests whether giving several small doses of radiation (fractionated radiosurgery) after removing a brain tumor is better than a single large dose. About 242 patients with cancer that spread to the brain will be randomly assigned to one of the two radiation pl…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: Alliance for Clinical Trials in Oncology • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 19, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New hope for dravet syndrome: phase 3 trial of LP352 aims to cut seizure frequency
Disease control OngoingThis study tests whether the drug LP352 can safely reduce seizures in children and adults with Dravet syndrome, a severe form of epilepsy. About 160 participants will receive either LP352 or a placebo, and researchers will track changes in seizure frequency over several months. T…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: Longboard Pharmaceuticals • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 19, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New MS pill aims to outperform current treatment
Disease control OngoingThis Phase 3 study compares fenebrutinib, an experimental oral drug, to teriflunomide, an approved MS therapy, in 751 adults with relapsing multiple sclerosis. The goal is to see if fenebrutinib better reduces relapse rates and delays disability progression. Participants take eit…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: Hoffmann-La Roche • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 19, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug combo shows promise for Hard-to-Treat brain cancer
Disease control OngoingThis early-phase study tests a combination of two drugs, acalabrutinib and durvalumab, in people with primary central nervous system (CNS) lymphoma—a rare and aggressive brain cancer. The study includes up to 25 patients whose cancer has returned after prior treatment or who cann…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Washington University School of Medicine • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 18, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a pill that starves tumors of oxygen help fight advanced cancer?
Disease control OngoingThis early-stage trial is testing an experimental drug called belzutifan in people with advanced solid tumors that have not responded to standard treatments. Belzutifan works by blocking a protein (HIF-2α) that tumors use to survive in low-oxygen conditions. The main goal is to f…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Peloton Therapeutics, Inc., a subsidiary of Merck & Co., Inc. (Rahway, New Jersey USA) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 18, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug combo targets deadly brain cancer in early trial
Disease control OngoingThis early-phase study tests whether adding the drug ibrutinib to standard radiation and chemotherapy is safe for people with newly diagnosed glioblastoma, a fast-growing brain cancer. About 36 adults with specific tumor types (MGMT methylated or unmethylated) will receive differ…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Case Comprehensive Cancer Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 18, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New hope for Hard-to-Treat seizures: phase 3 trial launches
Disease control OngoingThis study tests an experimental drug called LP352 to see if it can safely reduce seizures in children and adults with developmental and epileptic encephalopathies (DEE), a group of severe epilepsy syndromes. About 320 participants will receive either LP352 or a placebo, and rese…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: Longboard Pharmaceuticals • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 17, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Parkinson's patients get brain transplants of their own cells
Disease control By invitation onlyThis early-stage trial tests whether transplanting dopamine neurons made from a patient's own stem cells into the brain is safe for Parkinson's disease. Six people aged 55 to 80 with Parkinson's for at least 5 years will receive the cells in a single surgery. The main goal is to …
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Penelope J. Hallett, Ph.D. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 17, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Brain implant shows promise for Hard-to-Treat seizures in rare epilepsy
Disease control OngoingThis study tests a brain-responsive neurostimulation system in 24 people aged 12 and older with Lennox-Gastaut syndrome whose seizures are not controlled by medication. The device detects and responds to seizure activity in the brain to reduce drop seizures. The goal is to see if…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: NeuroPace • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 17, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Supercharged immune cells injected into brain to fight tumors
Disease control OngoingThis early-phase trial tests a new approach for people with HER2-positive brain tumors that have come back or not responded to standard treatment. Researchers take the patient's own T cells, attach a special antibody (anti-HER2) to them, and inject these 'CAR T cells' directly in…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Baylor College of Medicine • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 17, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New proton therapy aims to shield memory in kids with brain cancer
Disease control OngoingThis study tests a new way to give proton radiation to children with low-grade glioma, a common brain tumor. The goal is to avoid the hippocampus, a brain area key for memory, to reduce long-term memory loss. About 74 children will receive this targeted radiation, and researchers…
Sponsor: St. Jude Children's Research Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 17, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New pill aims to tame rare immune diseases
Disease control OngoingThis early-stage trial tests an experimental drug called BI 3000202 in 16 adults with rare type 1 interferonopathies, such as Aicardi-Goutières syndrome. Participants take a low dose for 4 weeks, then a higher dose for 36 weeks. The main goal is to see if the drug is safe and how…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Boehringer Ingelheim • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 17, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Experimental vaccine takes on deadly childhood brain tumors
Disease control OngoingThis phase 1 trial tests a peptide vaccine designed to target a specific mutation (H3K27M) found in certain aggressive brain tumors called diffuse midline gliomas. Fifteen newly diagnosed patients receive the vaccine along with the immunotherapy drug atezolizumab after standard r…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: German Cancer Research Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 17, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug targets Sugar-Coated proteins on cancer cells
Disease control OngoingResearchers are testing an experimental oral drug called PhOx430 in people with advanced solid tumors, including glioblastoma and triple-negative breast cancer. The trial has two parts: first, they give increasing doses to small groups to find a safe dose and watch for side effec…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Phost'In Therapeutics • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 17, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Two-Drug combo aims to outsmart recurrent brain tumors
Disease control OngoingThis trial compares a combination of two drugs (cediranib and olaparib) against a single drug (bevacizumab) in people whose glioblastoma has returned after prior treatment. The goal is to see if the combination can delay tumor growth better than the standard approach. Participant…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 17, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug LP352 aims to control seizures in severe epilepsy over the long term
Disease control By invitation onlyThis phase 3 study is testing the long-term safety and effectiveness of LP352 (Bexicaserin) in 324 children and adults with developmental and epileptic encephalopathy (DEE), including Dravet and Lennox-Gastaut syndromes. Participants who completed earlier studies will receive LP3…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: Longboard Pharmaceuticals • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 17, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New blood thinner cocktails aim to outsmart stroke in High-Risk patients
Disease control OngoingThis large phase 3 trial tests whether newer blood thinner combinations (ticagrelor plus aspirin or rivaroxaban plus aspirin) are better than the standard clopidogrel plus aspirin at preventing stroke, brain bleeding, or death from blood vessel disease. Over 1,600 participants wi…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: University of Florida • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 17, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New eye drops aim to boost blood flow in diabetic retinopathy and glaucoma
Disease control OngoingThis early study tests whether QLS-111 eye drops can improve blood flow to the back of the eye in people with non-proliferative diabetic retinopathy or certain types of glaucoma. Fourteen participants will use the drops twice daily for two weeks. The main goal is to measure chang…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Qlaris Bio, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 16, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can spreading out radiation beat a single dose for brain tumors?
Disease control OngoingThis Phase III trial tests whether giving radiation in three smaller doses (FSRS) works better than a single large dose (SRS) for cancer that has spread to the brain. About 269 adults with lung, breast, melanoma, kidney, or gastrointestinal cancers will be randomly assigned to on…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: NRG Oncology • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 16, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New MS drug candidate enters early safety testing
Disease control OngoingThis early-stage study is testing a new drug called RO7121932 in 129 people with multiple sclerosis (MS). The goal is to check if the drug is safe and how the body handles it when given as a single or multiple doses, either through a vein or under the skin. Participants are not o…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Hoffmann-La Roche • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 16, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Nasal spray shows promise against deadly brain cancer
Disease control OngoingThis study tests a nasal spray drug called NEO100 (perillyl alcohol) in people with aggressive brain tumors (grade III or IV gliomas) that have come back or worsened. The trial has two phases: first to find the safest dose, then to see if it helps patients live longer. About 49 p…
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: Neonc Technologies, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 16, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Experimental drug combo targets brain cancer metabolism
Disease control OngoingThis early-phase trial tests a new drug called telaglenastat combined with standard radiation and chemotherapy for people with a specific type of brain tumor (IDH-mutated astrocytoma). The goal is to find the safest dose and see if the combination works better than standard treat…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 16, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New trial tests smarter radiation to protect memory in lung cancer patients
Disease control OngoingThis phase III trial is testing whether a precise, high-dose radiation technique called stereotactic radiosurgery (SRS) is better at preserving memory and thinking than the current standard of whole brain radiation that avoids the hippocampus (the brain's memory center) plus a dr…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: NRG Oncology • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 16, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Precision radiation may spare brain function in lung cancer patients
Disease control OngoingThis study looks at whether using focused radiation (stereotactic radiosurgery) only on the brain tumors, instead of the whole brain, can help preserve thinking and memory in people with small cell lung cancer that has spread to the brain. About 55 participants will receive this …
Phase 2 • Sponsor: M.D. Anderson Cancer Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 16, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New Alzheimer's drug aims to clear brain plaques
Disease control OngoingThis study tests an experimental drug called RO7126209 (Trontinemab) in people with early to moderate Alzheimer's disease. The drug is given by IV infusion and aims to reduce amyloid plaques in the brain, a hallmark of Alzheimer's. About 241 participants will receive either the d…
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: Hoffmann-La Roche • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 16, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Pharmacist and coach team takes aim at blood pressure after stroke
Disease control OngoingBP-REACH tests whether a team-based program can help people who have had a stroke or heart attack lower their blood pressure. Participants receive a home blood pressure monitor, self-management education, monthly coaching calls, and medication management from a pharmacist. Resear…
Sponsor: University of Southern California • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 16, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Home workouts after stroke: a new hope for recovery?
Disease control OngoingThis study tests whether a structured exercise program done at home can improve walking ability and overall recovery in people who recently had a stroke. About 208 adults who had a stroke within the past two weeks will be assigned to either the home exercise program or usual care…
Sponsor: Capital Medical University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 16, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New MS drug trial targets kids: could ocrelizumab slow relapses?
Disease control OngoingThis study tests the safety and dosing of ocrelizumab in 23 children and teens (ages 10–18) with relapsing-remitting multiple sclerosis over 2 years. The goal is to find the best dose for a future larger study. Participants receive the drug and are monitored for side effects and …
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Hoffmann-La Roche • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 16, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New epilepsy drug XEN1101 tested for long-term seizure control
Disease control By invitation onlyThis study tests the long-term safety and effectiveness of XEN1101 (azetukalner) in 880 adults with focal or tonic-clonic seizures. Participants who completed earlier studies will take XEN1101 capsules for up to 6 years. Researchers will track side effects and changes in monthly …
Phase 3 • Sponsor: Xenon Pharmaceuticals Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 13, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Sleep therapy may cut diabetes risk in prediabetes patients
Disease control OngoingThis study tests whether cognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia (CBT-I) can help lower blood sugar levels in people with prediabetes. About 300 adults with both prediabetes and insomnia will receive either CBT-I or a patient education program. The main goal is to see if improv…
Sponsor: Kaiser Permanente • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 13, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug cocktail shows promise for tough childhood brain cancers
Disease control OngoingThis trial is testing whether adding hydroxychloroquine to two targeted cancer drugs (dabrafenib and trametinib) can help children and young adults with certain brain tumors that have come back or not responded to treatment. The study includes patients with specific genetic chang…
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: Pediatric Brain Tumor Consortium • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 13, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could a simple sedative choice save Children's brains in the ICU?
Disease control OngoingThis study looks at two different sedative medicines given to children on breathing machines in the ICU. The goal is to see which one causes less confusion (delirium) and helps the brain recover better. About 372 children up to age 11 will take part. The results could change how …
Phase 3 • Sponsor: Vanderbilt University Medical Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 13, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could a single pill replace two after heart implant? major trial seeks safer stroke prevention
Disease control OngoingThis study tests whether people with atrial fibrillation who receive a WATCHMAN FLX Pro device can safely take just one blood thinner or aspirin instead of the usual two-drug plan. About 1,857 participants are being followed for six months to compare rates of death, stroke, major…
Sponsor: Boston Scientific Corporation • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 13, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can lifestyle coaching and therapy protect autistic teens from heart disease?
Disease control By invitation onlyThis study tests two approaches—lifestyle medicine consultations and cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT)—to reduce cardiovascular risk in autistic individuals aged 9 to 26 who have a high body mass index. Participants are randomly assigned to receive lifestyle coaching, CBT sessio…
Sponsor: University of California, Los Angeles • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 13, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New combo therapy aims to fight aggressive brain tumors in kids
Disease control PausedThis study tests a combination of a vaccine targeting the CMV virus (PEP-CMV) and an immunotherapy drug (nivolumab) in children and young adults with certain aggressive brain tumors, including diffuse midline glioma and medulloblastoma. The goal is to see if this approach is safe…
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: Washington University School of Medicine • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 13, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a synthetic compound be safe enough to test in ALS? early trial asks
Disease control OngoingResearchers are testing an experimental compound called HK-001 in healthy volunteers to find the highest dose people can take without serious side effects. The trial also measures how the body absorbs and processes the drug. Participants receive either HK-001 or a placebo, first …
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Everfront Biotech Co., Ltd. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 13, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could a tiny implant replace daily blood thinners for AFib patients?
Disease control OngoingThis large study is testing whether a device called WATCHMAN FLX, which closes off a small pouch in the heart, can be a safe and effective alternative to daily blood thinners (NOACs) for preventing strokes in people with non-valvular atrial fibrillation. The trial involves 3,000 …
Sponsor: Boston Scientific Corporation • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 13, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could an antibody slow Parkinson's? new trial hopes to find out
Disease control OngoingThis study tests an experimental drug called prasinezumab in 316 people with early Parkinson's disease. The drug is an antibody designed to target and remove clumps of a protein linked to Parkinson's. Participants receive either the drug or a placebo for 52 weeks, with an option …
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Hoffmann-La Roche • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 13, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Music or movement? new study tests two therapies for kids with CP
Disease control OngoingThis study compares two treatments—special exercises called PNF and music therapy—to see which helps children with ataxic cerebral palsy improve balance, coordination, and daily activities. About 29 children aged 6 to 18 will take part, receiving either PNF or music therapy along…
Sponsor: University of Lahore • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 12, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New combo shows promise for rare adrenal cancers
Disease control OngoingThis study tests whether adding olaparib to the standard chemotherapy temozolomide helps control advanced pheochromocytoma or paraganglioma—rare neuroendocrine tumors that have spread or can't be removed surgically. About 46 adults with these cancers will be randomly assigned to …
Phase 2 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 12, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Brain implant that learns: new hope for Parkinson's?
Disease control OngoingThis study tests an adaptive deep brain stimulation (aDBS) system that automatically adjusts stimulation based on real-time brain signals. It aims to improve symptom control for 62 people with Parkinson's disease in China who already have a compatible brain implant. The main goal…
Sponsor: MedtronicNeuro • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 12, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Brain tumor treatment showdown: should radiation come before or after surgery?
Disease control OngoingThis phase III trial tests whether giving focused radiation (stereotactic radiosurgery) before surgery is better than after surgery for people with 1 to 4 brain metastases. About 237 participants will be randomly assigned to one of the two sequences. The goal is to see which orde…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: NRG Oncology • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 12, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could a 30-Plant drink ease PTSD? new trial tests Gut-Brain link
Disease control OngoingThis trial investigates whether drinking a beverage made from 30 different organic vegetables daily for four weeks can improve gut microbiome diversity, reduce inflammation, and ease PTSD symptoms in adults diagnosed with PTSD. Participants are randomly assigned to receive either…
Sponsor: Colorado State University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 12, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Radioactive drug lutathera takes on brain cancer in early trial
Disease control OngoingThis phase 1 trial tests a radioactive drug called Lutathera in people with glioblastoma, an aggressive brain cancer. The study includes two groups: newly diagnosed patients receiving Lutathera with standard radiation and chemotherapy, and patients with recurrent glioblastoma rec…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Novartis Pharmaceuticals • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 12, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Lung cancer hope: drug combo aims to boost survival in Early-Stage disease
Disease control OngoingThis phase 3 trial tests whether adding pembrolizumab (an immunotherapy) and olaparib (a targeted drug) to standard chemotherapy and radiation can help people with limited-stage small cell lung cancer live longer. About 672 participants will receive either the drug combo or a pla…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 12, 2026 00:00 UTC
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SMA drug risdiplam under Long-Term watch: will it hold up?
Disease control OngoingThis study follows 403 adults and children with spinal muscular atrophy who are already taking risdiplam (Evrysdi) as prescribed by their doctor. Researchers will track side effects and how well the drug works over about two years. The goal is to see if risdiplam remains safe and…
Phase 4 • Sponsor: Genentech, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 11, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New Muscle-Boosting drug combo tested for SMA
Disease control OngoingThis study tests whether adding an experimental drug (RO7204239) to an existing SMA medicine (risdiplam) can help people with spinal muscular atrophy build stronger muscles and move better. The trial includes about 259 children and young adults, ages 2 to 25, who can walk. Resear…
Phase 2/3 • Sponsor: Hoffmann-La Roche • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 11, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New hope for kids with focal seizures: cenobamate trial underway
Disease control OngoingThis phase 3 trial is testing the safety and tolerability of the drug cenobamate (Xcopri) in 140 children aged 2 to 17 with partial-onset (focal) seizures. Researchers will monitor side effects, lab results, and drug levels in the blood. The study is open-label, meaning everyone …
Phase 3 • Sponsor: SK Life Science, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 11, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New Alzheimer's drug enters early safety testing
Disease control OngoingThis early-stage study tests a new drug called RO7812653 in 50 people with early Alzheimer's disease. The main goal is to check if the drug is safe and how the body handles it. Participants receive a single dose injected into the spine and are closely monitored for side effects.
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Hoffmann-La Roche • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 11, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Targeted drug shows promise for Hard-to-Treat brain and bile duct cancers
Disease control OngoingThis study tests a drug called olaparib in people with advanced cancers (like brain tumors, bile duct cancer, or other solid tumors) that have a specific gene change called IDH1 or IDH2 mutation. The drug works by blocking an enzyme that cancer cells need to grow. About 89 partic…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 11, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Sound waves open brain barrier to attack deadly tumor
Disease control PausedThis early study tests a combination approach for recurrent glioblastoma, an aggressive brain cancer. The treatment uses focused ultrasound (NaviFUS) to temporarily open the blood-brain barrier, allowing the drug Avastin (bevacizumab) to reach the tumor more effectively. Ten adul…
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: NaviFUS Corporation • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 11, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Keto diet for epilepsy: heart risks under the microscope
Disease control OngoingThis study looks at how ketogenic diets impact heart health in adults with epilepsy. Researchers will measure cholesterol, blood pressure, weight, and artery thickness over 12 months. Participants are adults 18 or older who are already on a keto diet or starting the modified Atki…
Sponsor: Johns Hopkins University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 10, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New hope for men with Hard-to-Treat prostate cancer?
Disease control OngoingThis phase 3 trial compares a new drug, BMS-986365, against standard treatments (docetaxel or other hormone therapies) in 960 men with metastatic castration-resistant prostate cancer that has stopped responding to hormone therapy. The main goal is to see if the new drug delays ca…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: Celgene • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 10, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New vaccine combo aims to slow Alzheimer's by targeting tau tangles
Disease control By invitation onlyThis study tests a vaccine called AADvac1, which targets tau tangles in the brain, a hallmark of Alzheimer's. It will be given alone or with another drug (donanemab) to 450 adults aged 50-80 with very early Alzheimer's. The goal is to see if this approach can reduce tau buildup a…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Paul S. Aisen • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 10, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Gut bacteria may soothe autism symptoms in adults, small trial hints
Disease control OngoingThis study tests whether a probiotic called Lactobacillus plantarum can improve social interactions, reduce inflammation, and enhance quality of life in adults with autism spectrum disorder. Twelve participants take the probiotic for 8 weeks, with assessments including blood test…
Sponsor: Mackay Memorial Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 10, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could a short pill course save hand function in advanced MS?
Disease control OngoingThis UK trial tests whether cladribine tablets, taken for just 8-10 days a year over two years, can slow the loss of hand function in people with advanced multiple sclerosis (MS). The study includes 204 participants with significant disability (EDSS 6.5-8.5). Half receive cladrib…
Phase 2/3 • Sponsor: Queen Mary University of London • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 10, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a Once-Daily pill offer safe, Long-Term ADHD control for kids?
Disease control By invitation onlyThis Phase 3 trial is evaluating how safe solriamfetol is when taken daily over a long period by children and adolescents with ADHD. Participants who completed earlier studies will receive the medication and be monitored for side effects. The goal is to see if this treatment rema…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: Axsome Therapeutics, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 10, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a brain implant let paralyzed people control computers with their minds?
Disease control OngoingThis study tests a device called a motor neuroprosthesis, an implantable brain computer interface designed to help people with severe paralysis control digital devices like computers or tablets. The device aims to bypass damaged motor pathways and transmit brain signals directly …
Sponsor: Synchron Medical, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 10, 2026 00:00 UTC
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CAR-T cells take on progressive MS: early trial launches
Disease control OngoingThis early-phase trial tests a single dose of YTB323, a CAR-T cell therapy, in 28 adults with non-active progressive multiple sclerosis. The study aims to check safety and track disability changes over time. Participants must be 18–60 and able to undergo lumbar punctures and MRIs…
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: Novartis Pharmaceuticals • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 06, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug combo takes aim at brain lymphoma
Disease control OngoingThis phase 2 trial tests a combination of six drugs (TEDDI-R) in 48 adults with aggressive B-cell lymphoma that has spread to the central nervous system. The goal is to see if this mix can control the cancer better than current treatments. Participants receive the drugs in 21-day…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 06, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug aims to slow Parkinson's progression in early stages
Disease control OngoingThis phase 2 trial tests whether prasinezumab, given as an IV infusion every 4 weeks, can slow motor decline in people with early Parkinson's disease. The study includes 586 participants who are already on stable Parkinson's medication. Researchers are measuring how long it takes…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Hoffmann-La Roche • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 06, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could a common pill protect stroke survivors from another stroke?
Disease control OngoingThis study tests whether adding spironolactone to standard blood pressure treatment helps lower blood pressure more effectively in people who have had a stroke. About 160 adults who had a bleeding or clot-caused stroke are taking spironolactone or continuing their usual care. Res…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Yale University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 06, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug aims to stop relapses in rare brain disease
Disease control OngoingThis phase 3 trial tests whether satralizumab can prevent relapses in people with MOGAD, a rare disease where the immune system attacks the brain and spinal cord. About 152 participants aged 12 and older will receive either the drug or a placebo. The main goal is to see if satral…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: Hoffmann-La Roche • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 06, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New hope for brain cancer? drug shows promise in early trial
Disease control OngoingThis study tests a drug called abemaciclib in people whose glioblastoma (a type of brain cancer) has come back. The drug is given before surgery to see how much reaches the tumor, and then to a separate group to see if it helps control the cancer for at least 6 months. The trial …
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Dana-Farber Cancer Institute • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 06, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New cocktail aims to tame rare brain cancer
Disease control OngoingThis early-stage trial tests a combination of four drugs—lenalidomide, nivolumab, rituximab, and methotrexate—in people with primary CNS lymphoma, a rare cancer of the brain or spinal cord. The goal is to find the safest dose and see if adding lenalidomide and nivolumab to standa…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 06, 2026 00:00 UTC
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A wearable ankle robot may boost walking recovery after stroke
Disease control By invitation onlyThis pilot trial tests whether training with a portable robotic ankle exoskeleton, called AMBLE, can improve ankle push-off and walking speed in adults with chronic stroke and ankle weakness. Participants will complete 30 walking training sessions over 8 to 9 weeks while wearing …
Sponsor: University of Maryland, Baltimore • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 06, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New hope for migraine sufferers: dysport shots aim to cut headache days
Disease control OngoingThis study tests whether Dysport injections can prevent chronic migraines in adults. Chronic migraine means having at least 15 headache days per month, with 8 being migraines. Participants receive injections into head, neck, and shoulder muscles every 12 weeks for up to 60 weeks.…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: Ipsen • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 06, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Promising PTSD drug moves to Long-Term safety study
Disease control By invitation onlyThis study is testing the long-term safety and effectiveness of a drug called TSND-201 for adults with PTSD. Participants who completed an earlier blinded trial of TSND-201 can receive up to three treatment courses over 48 weeks, each consisting of four weekly doses. The goal is …
Phase 3 • Sponsor: Transcend Therapeutics • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 06, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a daily pill slow the wobble of spinocerebellar degeneration?
Disease control OngoingThis Phase 3 trial tests whether an experimental oral drug, KPS-0373, can improve movement and coordination in people with spinocerebellar degeneration, a condition that causes progressive clumsiness and balance problems. About 142 Japanese adults with mild to moderate ataxia wil…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: Kissei Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 06, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New study tests repatha® combo to slash heart risks in 7,000 chinese patients
Disease control OngoingThis real-world study is following 7,000 Chinese adults with established heart disease to see if adding Repatha® (a cholesterol-lowering injection) to their usual care reduces major cardiovascular events like heart attacks, strokes, and heart-related death. Participants are eithe…
Sponsor: Amgen • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 06, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could a common vitamin boost brain cancer treatment?
Disease control OngoingThis study tests whether adding niacin (vitamin B3) to standard treatment (radiation and chemotherapy) can help people with newly diagnosed glioblastoma, an aggressive brain cancer. The trial has two phases: first, finding a safe dose of niacin, and second, checking if it improve…
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: AHS Cancer Control Alberta • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 05, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New depression drug tested for Long-Term safety and effectiveness
Disease control By invitation onlyThis study looks at the long-term safety and effectiveness of azetukalner in adults with major depressive disorder. Participants must have successfully completed a previous phase 3 study of this drug. The goal is to monitor side effects and track changes in depression symptoms ov…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: Xenon Pharmaceuticals Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 05, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a leukemia drug slow Parkinson's disease?
Disease control OngoingResearchers are testing whether radotinib, a drug used for leukemia, can help people with Parkinson's disease. The trial will give the drug or a placebo to about 43 adults aged 40 to 80 who were diagnosed within the past three years. The study measures safety, how the drug moves …
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Il-Yang Pharm. Co., Ltd. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 05, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Children's trial launches for Friedreich's ataxia drug
Disease control OngoingThis study tests omaveloxolone, a drug already approved for adults with Friedreich's ataxia, in children aged 2 to 15. Researchers want to see how the drug moves through children's bodies and whether it is safe. The study involves two parts: a single dose followed by daily dosing…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Biogen • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 05, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can an immunotherapy drug outsmart a returning brain tumor?
Disease control OngoingThis phase 2 trial tests whether pembrolizumab, an immunotherapy drug, can help the immune system attack recurrent glioblastoma, an aggressive brain cancer that has come back. Researchers will give the drug to about 18 patients who need surgery for their tumor, and then study how…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: M.D. Anderson Cancer Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 05, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can early brain training and family coaching boost stroke recovery?
Disease control OngoingThis trial tests two early interventions for people who have had an ischemic stroke: a computerized cognitive training program for the patient and a psychoeducational program for the main caregiver. Both start about 20 days after hospital admission, much earlier than most rehabil…
Sponsor: Althaia Xarxa Assistencial Universitària de Manresa • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 05, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could everyday antioxidants be a weapon against ALS?
Disease control OngoingThis Phase 2 trial tests whether a combination of over-the-counter antioxidants, including vitamin E and N-acetylcysteine, can slow the progression of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS). Researchers will give high doses of these supplements to 21 adults with ALS and measure chan…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Dallas VA Medical Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 04, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New cell therapy YTB323 targets MS that breaks through strongest drugs
Disease control OngoingThis early-phase study tests an experimental cell therapy called YTB323 in about 28 people with relapsing multiple sclerosis whose disease is still active despite taking strong medications. The goal is to see if YTB323 is safe and can control the disease. Participants receive a s…
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: Novartis Pharmaceuticals • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 04, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New Huntington's drug enters first human tests
Disease control OngoingThis early-stage study tests a new drug called RG6496 in people who carry the gene for Huntington's disease. The main goal is to check if the drug is safe and how the body handles it. About 40 participants will receive a single dose injected into the spine, with some getting a pl…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Hoffmann-La Roche • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 04, 2026 00:00 UTC
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MS treatment showdown: does starting strong early prevent disability?
Disease control OngoingThis trial compares two treatment strategies for people with relapsing-remitting multiple sclerosis: starting with high-efficacy drugs early versus starting with standard first-line therapies and switching if needed. The study involves 900 participants across multiple sites and t…
Sponsor: Johns Hopkins University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 04, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Sound waves aimed at the brain: a new approach to OCD?
Disease control OngoingThis trial tests whether low intensity focused ultrasound (LIFU), a non-invasive technique that uses sound waves to stimulate deep brain regions, can safely ease symptoms of obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD). Researchers will target the ventral striatum, an area linked to OCD, …
Sponsor: Baylor College of Medicine • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 04, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Pharmacies vs. street: does regulated cannabis improve health?
Disease control OngoingThis trial tests whether allowing adults in Basel to buy cannabis from pharmacies, instead of the illegal market, changes how much they use and their mental and physical health. About 374 adults who use cannabis at least monthly will be randomly assigned to either regulated pharm…
Sponsor: Health Department of the Canton of Basel-Stadt • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 04, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug combo targets tough cancers in early trial
Disease control OngoingThis early-phase study tests a new drug called MK-2870, either alone or with the immunotherapy pembrolizumab, in Japanese patients with advanced solid tumors or a type of lung cancer. The main goal is to check the safety and side effects of these treatments. About 30 people will …
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 04, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a brain implant learn to sense OCD distress and respond in real time?
Disease control OngoingThis trial tests an adaptive deep brain stimulation system for people with severe obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) that has not improved with standard treatments. The device, implanted in the brain, aims to detect brain signals linked to OCD distress and adjust its stimulation…
Sponsor: Baylor College of Medicine • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 04, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug shows promise for Long-Term bipolar depression control
Disease control By invitation onlyThis Phase 3 study tests the long-term safety and effectiveness of azetukalner, a daily pill, in 400 adults with bipolar I or II depression who previously completed a related study. Participants take the drug for 52 weeks, and researchers track side effects, mood changes, and qua…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: Xenon Pharmaceuticals Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 04, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Which DBS setting works best for Parkinson's? a trial puts anodic vs cathodic to the test
Disease control OngoingThis trial tests three deep brain stimulation (DBS) settings in people with Parkinson's disease who already have a Boston Scientific Vercise system implanted. The settings are pure anodic, pure cathodic, and a mix of both. Researchers want to see which setting offers the best sym…
Sponsor: University of South Florida • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 04, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a single gene therapy calm Parkinson's for years?
Disease control OngoingThis study follows people with Parkinson's disease who previously received AAV-GAD, a gene therapy infused into a brain region that helps control movement. The goal is to check how safe the treatment remains over many years, watching for any drug-related side effects. Researchers…
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: MeiraGTx, LLC • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 03, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can early MS patients pause treatment? new trial seeks answers
Disease control OngoingThis study looks at whether people with early relapsing multiple sclerosis (MS) can stop taking ocrelizumab (Ocrevus) after two years without their disease coming back. All 123 participants will receive ocrelizumab for the first two years. Then, some will switch to a placebo whil…
Phase 4 • Sponsor: National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 03, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a 29-Session coaching program boost employment for people with psychiatric disabilities?
Disease control OngoingThis study tests a program called Mastering the World of Work (MWW) designed to help people with serious mental illness improve their job outcomes. The program focuses on building metacognitive skills — the ability to understand one's own thoughts and others' perspectives — throu…
Sponsor: Boston University Charles River Campus • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 03, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Video diet coaching may cut heart risks after spinal cord injury
Disease control OngoingThis trial tests whether nutrition counseling delivered over video calls can help people with spinal cord injury eat healthier and lower their risk of obesity, high cholesterol, and diabetes. Participants, who are at least one year post-injury and overweight, will receive six ses…
Sponsor: Santa Clara Valley Health & Hospital System • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 03, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Two-Drug immune attack shows promise against returning brain tumors
Disease control PausedThis study tests whether a combination of two immunotherapy drugs (relatlimab and nivolumab) is safer and more effective than standard chemotherapy (lomustine) for people whose glioblastoma (a type of aggressive brain cancer) has returned after initial treatment. About 184 partic…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 03, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Core strength may steady children with cerebral palsy — a trial puts it to the test
Disease control OngoingThis trial tests whether a 12-week program of core stabilization exercises can improve balance, trunk control, and gross motor function in children with spastic diplegic cerebral palsy. Sixty children who can walk with some assistance will be randomly assigned to receive either s…
Sponsor: Shifa Tameer-e-Millat University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 03, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could brain pacemakers slow Alzheimer's? new trial tests DBS
Disease control By invitation onlyThis study tests whether deep brain stimulation (DBS) can improve thinking and memory in people with early Alzheimer's disease. Two participants will have electrodes implanted in a brain area that produces a key chemical for memory. The goal is to see if daily, one-hour stimulati…
Sponsor: Vanderbilt University Medical Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 03, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New narcolepsy drug TAK-861 put to the test in withdrawal trial
Disease control OngoingThis study tests whether TAK-861 can control symptoms of narcolepsy type 1, a condition causing sudden sleep attacks and muscle weakness. About 88 adults will take TAK-861 for several months, then some will switch to a placebo to see if symptoms return. The goal is to see if the …
Phase 3 • Sponsor: Takeda • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 03, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Promising drug targets rare childhood tumors in new trial
Disease control OngoingThis study tests a drug called alisertib in children and young adults (up to age 22) with rare, aggressive tumors called atypical teratoid rhabdoid tumors (AT/RT) in the brain or malignant rhabdoid tumors (MRT) elsewhere in the body. For patients whose cancer has come back or not…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: St. Jude Children's Research Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 03, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New hope for advanced stomach cancer: experimental combo targets HER2-positive tumors
Disease control OngoingThis study tests whether a new drug called zanidatamab, combined with chemotherapy and sometimes another drug (tislelizumab), works better than the current standard treatment for advanced HER2-positive stomach and esophageal cancers. About 920 adults whose cancer has spread or ca…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: Jazz Pharmaceuticals • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 03, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a daily supplement slow early Alzheimer's memory decline?
Disease control By invitation onlyThis trial tests whether a dietary supplement called NVP-NK4146 can improve memory and thinking in older adults with mild cognitive impairment due to Alzheimer's disease. Participants aged 60 and older will take the supplement or a placebo twice daily for 36 weeks. Researchers wi…
Sponsor: NVP Healthcare • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 03, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug cocktail shows promise for rare cancers
Disease control OngoingThis phase 2 trial is testing whether a combination of two drugs, talazoparib and temozolomide, can shrink tumors in people with rare cancers that have spread. The study includes 14 participants with advanced rare solid tumors, such as pheochromocytoma or paraganglioma, who have …
Phase 2 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 03, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New pill combo takes on Hard-to-Treat cancers
Disease control OngoingThis early-stage trial tests two experimental pills (PF-07799544 and PF-07799933) taken twice daily at home by adults with advanced solid tumors that have a specific gene change called BRAF V600. The study aims to find safe doses and see if the drugs can shrink tumors. About 124 …
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Pfizer • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 03, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a muscle-boosting antibody help people with spinal muscular atrophy over the long haul?
Disease control OngoingThis trial tests the long-term safety and effectiveness of apitegromab, an investigational antibody that blocks myostatin, a protein that limits muscle growth. People with type 2 or type 3 spinal muscular atrophy who completed earlier apitegromab studies can join. Researchers wil…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: Scholar Rock, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 03, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a Brain-Penetrating drug tackle recurrent glioblastoma?
Disease control OngoingThis phase 1 trial tests the safety and tolerability of an experimental drug called Fb-PMT in people with recurrent glioblastoma, an aggressive brain cancer. Fb-PMT targets multiple cancer signaling pathways and is designed to cross the blood-brain barrier to reach the tumor. Res…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: NanoPharmaceuticals LLC • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 02, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New heart device aims to cut stroke risk in AFib patients
Disease control PausedThis study tests a new device (Laminar) to close the left atrial appendage, a small pouch in the heart, in 1500 people with non-valvular atrial fibrillation. The goal is to see if it is safer and works better than existing devices to reduce the risk of stroke and blood clots. Par…
Sponsor: Biosense Webster, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 02, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a new drug boost recovery after stroke surgery?
Disease control OngoingThis phase II trial tests whether an experimental drug called LT3001, given as a single intravenous infusion, can safely improve outcomes for people with acute ischemic stroke who are undergoing endovascular thrombectomy, a procedure to remove the blood clot. The study enrolls ad…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Lumosa Therapeutics Co., Ltd. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 02, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Immunotherapy shows promise for tough brain cancers
Disease control OngoingThis study tests whether two immunotherapy drugs, ipilimumab and nivolumab, can shrink or slow the growth of recurrent high-grade gliomas (brain tumors) that have a high number of genetic mutations. About 37 adults with recurrent WHO grade 4 glioma will receive these drugs. The g…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 02, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could your own nerves help treat Parkinson's? early trial tests idea
Disease control OngoingThis study is testing whether implanting a small piece of a patient's own nerve tissue into the brain during deep brain stimulation (DBS) surgery is safe and doable for people with Parkinson's disease. The nerve tissue contains cells that produce growth factors, which might help …
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Craig van Horne, MD, PhD • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 02, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could your own nerves help heal Parkinson's? small trial begins
Disease control OngoingThis early-stage trial tests whether implanting a small piece of a patient's own nerve tissue into the brain during deep brain stimulation (DBS) surgery is safe and feasible. Ten people with Parkinson's disease will receive the implant, and researchers will monitor them for a yea…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Craig van Horne, MD, PhD • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 02, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Brain stimulation may boost swallowing recovery after stroke
Disease control By invitation onlyThis trial tests whether adding brain stimulation techniques to standard swallowing therapy helps people who have trouble swallowing after a stroke. Researchers will compare neuromuscular electrical stimulation (NMES) alone with NMES combined with either transcranial direct curre…
Sponsor: Atlas University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 02, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Which MS treatment strategy preserves the brain better?
Disease control OngoingThis trial asks whether starting with highly effective MS drugs right away is better than starting with milder drugs and switching to stronger ones only if needed. Researchers will follow about 800 adults with relapsing-remitting MS for several years, using MRI scans and disabili…
Phase 4 • Sponsor: The Cleveland Clinic • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 02, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New Alzheimer's drug shows promise in Mid-Stage trial
Disease control OngoingThis study tests a new medicine called ONO-2020 in 240 people with mild to moderate Alzheimer's disease. The goal is to see if it can safely improve memory and thinking skills. Participants will receive either the drug or a placebo for 26 weeks, and researchers will track side ef…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Ono Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 02, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a targeted magnetic pulse rewire the depressed brain?
Disease control OngoingThis trial is testing two different forms of repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (rTMS) to see which might better ease depression and anxiety in people whose symptoms haven't improved with standard treatments. About 100 adults with treatment-resistant depression will rec…
Sponsor: University of British Columbia • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 27, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Sound waves to reboot the brain after stroke?
Disease control By invitation onlyThis early-stage trial is testing whether focused sound wave pulses applied to the head—called transcranial pulse stimulation—can help people recover from a recent ischemic stroke. The study includes adults aged 20 to 80 who had a stroke 1 to 6 months ago and still have motor or …
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: Taipei Hospital, Ministry of Health and Welfare • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 27, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a Clot-Removing procedure beat standard care for brain vein blockage?
Disease control OngoingThis trial tests whether a procedure to remove blood clots from veins in the brain works better than standard blood-thinning medication for people with cerebral venous sinus thrombosis (CVST), a rare type of stroke. Participants will be randomly assigned to receive either the end…
Sponsor: Beijing Tiantan Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 23, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could a vitamin d pill help stroke survivors think clearly again?
Disease control OngoingThis trial tests whether high-dose vitamin D supplements can improve cognitive function in people who have had a stroke and developed thinking or memory problems. Participants will receive either vitamin D or a placebo for six months, and researchers will measure changes in cogni…
Sponsor: Suzhou Municipal Hospital of Anhui Province • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 23, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Peer support may shield immigrants and refugees from pandemic stress
Disease control OngoingThis study tests a 6-month community-based program that pairs university students with Latinx immigrants and African refugees to provide mutual learning, resource help, and social support. The goal is to see if this approach can reduce psychological distress, financial problems, …
Sponsor: University of New Mexico • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 20, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a targeted antibody take on glioblastoma?
Disease control OngoingThis phase 1 trial is testing whether amivantamab, an antibody drug given by IV, is safe and tolerable for people with high-grade malignant brain tumors like glioblastoma. The study enrolls about 12 patients with recurrent glioblastoma or certain molecular subtypes. Participants …
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Institute of Cancer Research, United Kingdom • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 19, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can trained immune cells outsmart brain tumors?
Disease control OngoingThis Phase I trial tests whether infusing specially trained immune cells, called TAA-T, can safely target and attack high-risk brain tumors in children and adults. The cells are made from the patient's own blood and are designed to recognize multiple tumor-related proteins, poten…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Catherine Bollard • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 16, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a psychedelic compound help veterans and first responders with PTSD and alcohol use disorder?
Disease control OngoingThis phase 2 trial is investigating whether psilocybin, the active compound in magic mushrooms, combined with psychological support, is safe and suitable for military veterans and first responders who have both alcohol use disorder (AUD) and posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD). …
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Nathan Brashares Sackett • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 15, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could a smartphone alert replace daily blood thinners for AF?
Disease control OngoingThis study tests a new approach called 'pill-in-pocket' anticoagulation for people with atrial fibrillation (AF), a heart rhythm condition that raises stroke risk. Instead of taking blood thinners every day, participants would stop them after a 30-day AF-free period and only rest…
Sponsor: Oxford University Hospitals NHS Trust • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 14, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can engineered immune cells tackle brain lymphoma?
Disease control OngoingThis early-phase trial is testing a type of immunotherapy called CD19CAR T-cells in people aged 16 and older with relapsed or refractory primary CNS lymphoma, a rare cancer of the brain or spinal cord. The treatment involves collecting a patient's own immune cells, engineering th…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: University College, London • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 13, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a common ADHD drug help kids with down syndrome?
Disease control OngoingThis trial investigates whether a long-acting liquid stimulant medication (Quillivant XR) can safely and effectively reduce ADHD symptoms in children with Down syndrome, who are at higher risk for ADHD but often go untreated. The study will compare the medication against a placeb…
Phase 4 • Sponsor: Children's Hospital Medical Center, Cincinnati • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 12, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a single psychedelic dose rewire the depressed brain?
Disease control OngoingThis pilot study is testing whether one 25 mg dose of psilocybin, given alongside psychotherapy, can ease depression in people with bipolar II disorder who haven't responded to at least two prior treatments. Using brain scans (fMRI), researchers will look at how the drug affects …
Phase 1 • Sponsor: University Health Network, Toronto • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 12, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could your own bone marrow cells help fight Parkinson's?
Disease control OngoingThis early-stage trial is testing whether a single same-day treatment using a patient's own bone marrow cells is safe and tolerable for people with Parkinson's disease or related conditions. The procedure involves drawing bone marrow from the hip, giving one portion through an IV…
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: Apeiron Research Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 09, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Fixing sleep, fortifying hearts: a new trial tests the link
Disease control By invitation onlyThis trial tests whether an insomnia treatment can improve markers of heart health in adults with insomnia and risk factors for cardiovascular disease. Participants receive either a cognitive-behavioral therapy program for insomnia or a sleep education control. The study measures…
Sponsor: Indiana University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 08, 2026 00:03 UTC
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Can invisible electric fields quiet the Brain's seizure signals?
Disease control By invitation onlyThis trial tests whether a non-invasive technique called temporally-interfering electric field stimulation (TIEFS) can reduce abnormal brain activity linked to epilepsy. Researchers will measure seizure-related signals in patients with medial temporal lobe epilepsy who are alread…
Sponsor: University of California, Davis • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 08, 2026 00:03 UTC
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Can a short immunotherapy course shrink early breast tumors before surgery?
Disease control OngoingThis trial tests whether giving the immunotherapy drug durvalumab before surgery can help women with early, small triple negative breast cancer. Participants receive two infusions of durvalumab, then either proceed to surgery or, if needed, additional standard therapy. The study …
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Gustave Roussy, Cancer Campus, Grand Paris • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 07, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could two weeks of heart monitoring prevent a second stroke?
Disease control OngoingThis study asks whether wearing a small heart monitor for two weeks at a time, twice, can better detect hidden irregular heartbeats (atrial fibrillation) in older adults who recently had a stroke or mini-stroke, compared to the usual 1-2 day monitoring. Atrial fibrillation is a m…
Sponsor: Karolinska Institutet • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 07, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a pill clear the toxic proteins behind Alzheimer's?
Disease control OngoingThis trial tests an experimental drug called NPI-001 in people aged 50 to 85 with mild cognitive impairment or mild Alzheimer's disease. Participants take either the drug or a placebo as tablets twice daily for 12 months, with doses increasing over time. The study measures safety…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Arctic Therapeutics • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 05, 2026 00:00 UTC
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A helping hand after burns: could support workers save lives?
Disease control OngoingThis trial tests whether a culturally adapted program of case manager support can improve survival, reduce hospital readmissions, and boost quality of life for adults recovering from accidental burn injuries in Pakistan. Participants receive up to eight sessions with a case manag…
Sponsor: Pakistan Institute of Living and Learning • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 05, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Stepping up stroke recovery: could intensive walking practice boost rehabilitation?
Disease control OngoingThis study tests whether a focused, intensive stepping training program, called FIRST, can improve walking ability in people recovering from a recent stroke. Participants in inpatient rehabilitation receive physical therapy that prioritizes walking practice at higher cardiovascul…
Sponsor: Indiana University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 02, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a new eye on blocked carotid arteries make stroke treatment safer?
Disease control OngoingThis trial tests whether using optical coherence tomography (OCT) during a procedure to reopen a chronically blocked carotid artery is safe. The blockage can cause strokes, and doctors often need to see what's inside the artery after crossing the blockage. OCT provides high-resol…
Sponsor: RenJi Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 02, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a spinal injection safely slow spinal muscular atrophy? a real-world study in korea seeks answers.
Disease control OngoingThis study tracks the safety and effectiveness of Spinraza (nusinersen) in people with spinal muscular atrophy (SMA) who receive the drug as part of routine care in Korea. Researchers will monitor for side effects and measure changes in motor skills over time. The goal is to see …
Sponsor: Biogen • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 29, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Brain training for tiny hearts: can a Game-Like program sharpen young minds after heart surgery?
Disease control OngoingThis trial tests whether a personalized training program called 'Kleuter Extra' can improve executive functioning—skills like attention, self-control, and planning—in preschoolers aged 4 to 6 who have severe congenital heart disease. Many children with this condition face thinkin…
Sponsor: Erasmus Medical Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 25, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a Low-Dose immune calmer slow Alzheimer's decline?
Disease control OngoingThis phase 2 trial tests whether low-dose interleukin-2 (IL-2), an immune-modulating drug, can slow cognitive decline in people with early Alzheimer's disease. Forty participants will receive either IL-2 injections or a placebo for several months, and their cognitive function wil…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Centre Hospitalier St Anne • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 24, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Brain tumor drug vorasidenib tested in everyday practice
Disease control OngoingThis study looks at how well the drug vorasidenib works and how safe it is for people with a slow-growing type of brain tumor called grade 2 astrocytoma or oligodendroglioma that has an IDH1 or IDH2 mutation. The study includes people aged 12 and older in China who are treated in…
Sponsor: Servier (Tianjin) Pharmaceutical Co. LTD. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 23, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Hidden blood disorder may explain mysterious strokes in young adults
Diagnosis OngoingParoxysmal nocturnal hemoglobinuria (PNH) is a rare blood disorder that can cause dangerous blood clots. Researchers want to know how often PNH appears in people under 50 who have had a stroke, mini-stroke, or brain vein clot with no clear cause. The study will screen 200 partici…
Sponsor: London Health Sciences Centre Research Institute OR Lawson Research Institute of St. Joseph's • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Sep 20, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can an implanted heart monitor catch hidden irregular heartbeats after stroke?
Diagnosis CancelledResearchers are testing whether an implanted loop recorder can detect atrial fibrillation in people who have had a stroke. The device continuously monitors heart rhythm for up to a year or longer. The pilot trial enrolls 24 patients across three centers to see if a larger study o…
Sponsor: Luciano A. Sposato • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Sep 20, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can PET scans reveal hidden brain inflammation in MS?
Diagnosis By invitation onlyResearchers at Mayo Clinic are testing whether advanced PET and MRI brain scans can measure inflammation in people with multiple sclerosis and other inflammatory demyelinating diseases. The study includes about 200 participants, both patients and healthy controls. Participants re…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Mayo Clinic • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Sep 19, 2026 00:00 UTC
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AI learns to spot the two cues that define cerebral palsy motor levels
Diagnosis OngoingThe GMFCS sorts children with cerebral palsy into five levels of gross motor function, largely based on two visible things: whether an adult physically helps the child move, and whether the child bears weight on an external object like a walker or furniture. Scoring these cues ta…
Sponsor: Samsung Medical Center • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Sep 19, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Ultrasound technique aims to spot Stroke-Prone plaque
Diagnosis OngoingResearchers are testing a noninvasive ultrasound method called ARFI to see if it can detect features of carotid plaque that raise stroke risk. The study includes adults with narrowed carotid arteries, some with symptoms and some without. By measuring plaque characteristics, the t…
Sponsor: University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Sep 16, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a handheld ultrasound probe spot dangerous brain swelling without a CT scan?
Diagnosis OngoingAfter a traumatic brain injury, pressure can build inside the skull and cause serious harm. Doctors usually rely on a CT scan to spot this, but moving a critically ill patient to the scanner carries risks. This study tests two non-invasive ultrasound methods, transcranial Doppler…
Sponsor: Ain Shams University • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Sep 13, 2026 00:00 UTC
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AI plus ultrasound could catch heart and lung decline before it turns critical
Diagnosis By invitation onlyResearchers are testing whether artificial intelligence can combine ultrasound images with routine health data to track changes in a person's physiology over time. The study enrolls adults with heart, lung, kidney, or blood vessel conditions, as well as healthy volunteers. The go…
Sponsor: Truway Health, Inc. • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Sep 12, 2026 00:00 UTC
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MRI tracer could expose hidden brain energy crisis after head injury
Diagnosis By invitation onlyResearchers are testing whether a special MRI tracer called hyperpolarized pyruvate can detect changes in brain energy use after a traumatic brain injury (TBI). The study will compare images from people who had a TBI within the past 30 days with images from healthy volunteers. Th…
Early phase 1 • Sponsor: University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Sep 05, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Which scan is better for spotting brain tumors? tiny study aims to find out
Diagnosis CancelledThis study will compare two types of PET scans (using different radioactive tracers) in 6 adults with suspected meningioma who are scheduled for surgery. Each person will get both scans at least 24 hours apart. The goal is to see which tracer gives clearer images of the tumor, wh…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Weill Medical College of Cornell University • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Sep 02, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a new PET tracer light up brain inflammation?
Diagnosis OngoingThis trial tests an experimental imaging tracer called [11C]-CS1P1, which is designed to attach to a protein involved in brain inflammation. The study will first check the tracer's safety and how it moves through the body in healthy volunteers, then compare its signals in people …
Sponsor: Tammie L. S. Benzinger, MD, PhD • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Aug 26, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Sound waves could make brain tumor diagnosis safer and smarter
Diagnosis OngoingThis trial explores whether focused ultrasound can enhance the release of tumor DNA into the blood and spinal fluid, potentially making liquid biopsies a more reliable way to diagnose brain tumors. Researchers will use MRI-guided focused ultrasound to partially ablate the tumor i…
Sponsor: University Health Network, Toronto • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Aug 15, 2026 00:00 UTC
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A clap of thunder: could a hand clap diagnose seizures?
Diagnosis OngoingThis trial tests whether a sudden, loud hand clap can help doctors quickly tell apart epileptic seizures from psychogenic non-epileptic seizures (PNES), which look similar but have different causes. About 400 people undergoing video-EEG monitoring will receive the clap test durin…
Sponsor: Xijing Hospital • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Aug 05, 2026 00:00 UTC
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AI-Powered portable MRI could bring epilepsy diagnosis to millions who lack access
Diagnosis OngoingThis study explores whether a low-cost, portable MRI machine enhanced with artificial intelligence can detect brain abnormalities in people with epilepsy as accurately as standard high-field MRI. About 30 adults with epilepsy who have already had a high-field MRI will also receiv…
Sponsor: University College, London • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jul 25, 2026 00:00 UTC
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AI and home videos could spot cerebral palsy months earlier
Diagnosis OngoingThis study explores whether a new screening procedure can detect cerebral palsy (CP) earlier in high-risk infants using video recordings and artificial intelligence. Traditionally, CP is diagnosed between 12 and 24 months of age, but earlier detection could lead to better outcome…
Sponsor: St. Olavs Hospital • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jul 23, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a common antiplatelet drug replace warfarin after APS-Related stroke?
Prevention OngoingAntiphospholipid syndrome (APS) raises the risk of blood clots and strokes, and doctors often prescribe warfarin to prevent another stroke. Warfarin requires frequent blood tests and carries bleeding risks, especially for younger patients. This trial compares clopidogrel-based an…
Phase 4 • Sponsor: Seoul National University Hospital • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Sep 13, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can early botox shots save bladders after spinal cord injury?
Prevention By invitation onlyResearchers are testing whether injecting Botox into the bladder wall soon after a spinal cord injury can prevent lasting bladder damage. The study enrolls 10 adults with recent injuries at T6 or higher. Half receive Botox injections and half receive saline sham injections. The t…
Early phase 1 • Sponsor: University of Washington • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Sep 11, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New shot aims to stop migraines before they start
Prevention OngoingThis study tests a new medication called IPN10200, given as injections into the head and neck muscles, to prevent migraines in adults. About 641 people with episodic or chronic migraine will receive either the drug or a placebo. The goal is to see if it safely reduces the number …
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Ipsen • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Sep 10, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Botox-Like shots could cut migraine days in half
Prevention OngoingThis phase 3 study tests whether Dysport (a botulinum toxin type A) injections can prevent episodic migraine in adults. About 751 participants receive either Dysport or placebo injections every 12 weeks for up to 36 weeks. The goal is to see if the treatment reduces the number of…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: Ipsen • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Sep 06, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New daily pill could stop menstrual migraines before they start
Prevention OngoingThis study tests a new medicine called atogepant to prevent migraines that happen around a woman's period. About 430 adult women with regular cycles and a history of migraines will take either atogepant or a placebo daily for 3 menstrual cycles. The goal is to see if the drug red…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: AbbVie • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Sep 06, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Twice-Yearly shot could prevent heart attacks in millions
Prevention OngoingThis large Phase 3 study tests whether inclisiran, a twice-yearly injection, can prevent major heart problems like heart attacks, strokes, and heart-related death in people at high risk who have not yet had such an event. Over 14,000 participants are receiving either inclisiran o…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: Novartis Pharmaceuticals • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Sep 06, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could 10 minutes of daily mindfulness shield children from anxiety?
Prevention OngoingThis trial tests whether 5-10 minutes of daily mindfulness and compassion training in school can prevent anxiety and depression in children aged 6-16. About 1,750 pupils will take part, with some classes doing the training for 10 weeks and others not. Researchers will track menta…
Sponsor: Lund University • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Sep 05, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Which vaccine schedule keeps children protected longest?
Prevention OngoingThis trial tests different vaccination schedules for Japanese encephalitis in healthy children starting at 8 months old. Researchers compare how well each schedule triggers and maintains protective antibodies through age 6, including the effect of booster doses. The study also mo…
Phase 4 • Sponsor: Liaoning Chengda Biotechnology CO., LTD • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Sep 04, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could interactive exercise at home be a weapon against Alzheimer's?
Prevention OngoingThis study tests whether combining aerobic exercise with cognitive training, delivered via interactive 'exergames' at home, can help prevent Alzheimer's in older adults who have memory concerns but no diagnosed dementia. Participants will be randomly assigned to either an exergam…
Sponsor: University of Minnesota • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Sep 03, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Hidden heart rhythm problems after stroke: can longer monitoring prevent a second stroke?
Prevention OngoingThis trial tests whether intensive heart rhythm monitoring after a stroke can prevent another stroke. People who have had a stroke may have atrial fibrillation, a heart rhythm problem that comes and goes and is easy to miss. Researchers compare standard care with extra monitoring…
Sponsor: University of Leipzig • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Aug 30, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Brain games may hold key to delaying dementia
Prevention OngoingThis trial tests whether a specific type of computerized cognitive training, called speed-of-processing training, can delay the onset of mild cognitive impairment or dementia in adults aged 65 and older. Participants will complete 45 sessions of either the training or a general c…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: University of South Florida • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Aug 26, 2026 00:00 UTC
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A tiny neck implant could catch Stroke-Causing clots before they reach the brain
Prevention OngoingThis trial is testing a device called the Vine™ Embolic Protection System, which is implanted in the carotid arteries to trap blood clots before they travel to the brain. It is designed for people with atrial fibrillation who are already taking blood thinners but still have a hig…
Sponsor: Javelin Medical • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Aug 14, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could epidurals shield new mothers from postnatal depression?
Prevention OngoingThis trial asks whether the type of pain relief a woman receives during labor can influence her risk of developing postnatal depression. About 10-15% of new mothers experience postnatal depression, and this study compares epidural analgesia with non-epidural options like laughing…
Phase 2/3 • Sponsor: KK Women's and Children's Hospital • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Aug 08, 2026 00:03 UTC
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Phone therapy shows promise for depression in ovarian cancer patients
Symptom relief OngoingThis study looks at whether weekly phone counseling can help identify and treat depression in women with ovarian, peritoneal, or fallopian tube cancer. About 409 participants will either receive phone counseling or standard care with resource lists. The goal is to see which appro…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: M.D. Anderson Cancer Center • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Sep 20, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could a simple ear device help fight dementia?
Symptom relief OngoingThis study tests a small device called Cerogrin that gently stimulates a nerve in the ear, aiming to improve thinking and memory in people with vascular dementia or mild cognitive impairment. Twenty-four participants will use the device at home for 30 minutes daily over four week…
Sponsor: Neurogrin Inc. • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Sep 20, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a daily pill slow the visible signs of aging?
Symptom relief OngoingResearchers are testing whether a daily oral supplement regimen improves skin, hair, sleep, energy, cognition and sexual wellbeing in healthy adults aged 35 to 65. Participants take either the active supplement or a placebo for 12 weeks. The study measures skin elasticity, firmne…
Sponsor: IDI Skincare Limited • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Sep 20, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Online course aims to boost diet and Self-Care for MS and fatigue patients
Symptom relief OngoingThis study is testing whether an online course can help people with multiple sclerosis, long COVID, fibromyalgia, or cancer-related fatigue adopt healthier diets and self-care habits. Researchers will measure changes in quality of life, fatigue, and mental health. The goal is to …
Sponsor: Terry L. Wahls • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Sep 20, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Diet showdown: could paleo or keto diets ease MS symptoms?
Symptom relief OngoingThis study tests whether two special diets—a modified Paleolithic elimination diet and a time-restricted ketogenic diet—can improve quality of life, fatigue, and mood in 162 people with relapsing-remitting multiple sclerosis. Participants are assigned to one of the diets or stand…
Sponsor: Terry L. Wahls • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Sep 20, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could two weeks of radiation be as good as six for this brain cancer?
Symptom relief OngoingThis study is for people with a rare and aggressive brain tumor called diffuse midline glioma. Instead of the usual six weeks of daily radiation, researchers are testing a shorter course of just two weeks. The goal is to see if the shorter treatment works just as well at controll…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Mayo Clinic • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Sep 20, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a robotic exoskeleton rebuild arm strength after Guillain-Barré?
Symptom relief OngoingGuillain-Barré syndrome can leave people with weak arms and hands, making daily tasks hard. This trial tests whether adding robot-assisted arm training to usual therapy helps adults in the sub-acute phase of recovery. Participants use the Armeo Power 2 exoskeleton for 20 sessions…
Phase 4 • Sponsor: I.R.C.C.S. Fondazione Santa Lucia • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Sep 20, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Turmeric compound tested against the ringing in millions of ears
Symptom relief CancelledResearchers are testing whether a highly absorbable form of curcumin, the main compound in turmeric, can reduce the bothersome ringing or buzzing of subjective tinnitus. The study enrolls adults whose tinnitus comes from sensorineural hearing loss, confirmed by a routine hearing …
Sponsor: Henry Ford Health System • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Sep 20, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a video-based therapy tame tough behaviors in kids with rare genetic disorders?
Symptom relief OngoingThis study tests a virtual behavioral therapy (Functional Behavioral Training) for children aged 2-12 with genetic syndromes like Fragile X, Angelman, or Rett syndrome who have challenging behaviors. The therapy teaches parents how to identify what triggers problem behaviors and …
Sponsor: Rush University Medical Center • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Sep 20, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Light therapy shows promise for Veterans' sleep troubles
Symptom relief OngoingThis study tests whether morning bright light therapy can improve sleep in 300 veterans who have had a traumatic brain injury. Participants use a special light box each morning, and researchers track changes in sleep quality, mood, thinking, and blood markers. The goal is to find…
Sponsor: Portland VA Medical Center • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Sep 19, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Giving Parkinson's patients a say may boost their Brain's ability to learn movement
Symptom relief OngoingPeople with Parkinson's disease often struggle with motivation and motor learning, which can limit rehabilitation. This trial compares two ways of practicing a joystick task: one group chooses the stories and exercises they practice, while the other follows the same routine witho…
Sponsor: National Taiwan University Hospital • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Sep 19, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a light device lift winter mood?
Symptom relief CancelledResearchers are testing whether a Joovv Mini infrared light device changes mood, sleep, and activity levels during winter months. Participants include US-based adults with a history of mental health issues such as depression who live in colder regions. They will use the device an…
Sponsor: ProofPilot • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Sep 19, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a deep breath and a hint of lemongrass take the sting out of dialysis needles?
Symptom relief OngoingPeople on hemodialysis receive needle sticks through a fistula or graft several times a week, and the pain and anxiety can build over time. This trial tests whether slow, deep breathing combined with lemongrass aromatherapy reduces pain and anxiety during needle insertion. Resear…
Sponsor: University of Baghdad • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Sep 19, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New digital program aims to ease migraine pain without drugs
Symptom relief By invitation onlyThis study is testing a digital care program for adults with migraine. The program includes a wearable device that uses nerve stimulation, personalized exercises, and support from a care team. The goal is to see if it can reduce the number of migraine days per month. About 140 pe…
Sponsor: Hinge Health, Inc • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Sep 19, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Breathing device tested to slow lung decline in ALS
Symptom relief CancelledALS weakens the muscles that control breathing, and doctors often turn to a ventilator as the disease progresses. This trial tests whether using a pressure-relaxer device early, which helps expand the chest and clear the airways, can slow the loss of lung function. Adults with AL…
Sponsor: Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de la Réunion • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Sep 18, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New program aims to ease mental health struggles and stigma for young HIV-positive men in vietnam
Symptom relief OngoingThis study adapts Project YES+, a behavioral program, to improve mental health and reduce HIV-related stigma for adolescent and young men who have sex with men living with HIV in Vietnam. Eighty participants aged 16-24 will receive individual and group sessions with peer mentors.…
Sponsor: Hanoi Medical University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Sep 18, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Hands-On nerve stimulation tested as a Drug-Free boost for stroke recovery
Symptom relief OngoingResearchers are testing whether manual vagus nerve stimulation, a hands-on technique that targets the vagus nerve without surgery or electrical devices, can improve movement, autonomic function and thinking skills in people who had a stroke at least six months earlier. Participan…
Sponsor: Nermin KART • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Sep 18, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Serotonin precursor probed for spinal cord injury effects
Symptom relief OngoingResearchers at the University of Alberta are testing whether 5-HTP, a serotonin precursor, can change nerve excitability and motor function in people with spinal cord injuries. The trial enrolls six adults who sustained a spinal cord injury at least six months earlier. In a rando…
Phase 2/3 • Sponsor: University of Alberta • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Sep 18, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Virtual reality could teach troubled teens to tame emotions
Symptom relief By invitation onlyThis study tests whether a therapist-guided virtual reality (VR) program can help adolescents in psychiatric hospitals improve how they regulate their emotions. Participants, aged 11 to 18, are randomly assigned to either personalized VR exposure sessions or a VR relaxation contr…
Sponsor: Psychiatric University Hospital, Zurich • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Sep 18, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a personalized mix of nerve stimulation and therapy rewire the brain for better mental health?
Symptom relief OngoingResearchers are testing a personalized, non-drug treatment for adults with ongoing depression, anxiety, trauma-related symptoms, sleep problems, attention difficulties, or substance-use concerns. Instead of assigning treatment by diagnosis alone, the study selects approaches base…
Sponsor: Tactical Mind Research Coalition, Inc. • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Sep 18, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New radiation approach may spare thinking skills in brain cancer patients
Symptom relief OngoingThis study compares two radiation treatments for people whose non-melanoma cancer has spread to the brain with 4 to 15 tumors. One method, stereotactic radiosurgery, delivers a high dose only to the tumors, while the other treats the whole brain. The goal is to see which better c…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: M.D. Anderson Cancer Center • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Sep 18, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Brain implant that fires at seizures tested in teens
Symptom relief By invitation onlyThe NeuroPace RNS System is an implanted brain stimulator approved for adults with focal epilepsy that medicines cannot control. Researchers are gathering real-world data on how safe and effective the device is in adolescents aged 12 to 17 who already received it in routine care.…
Sponsor: NeuroPace • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Sep 18, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Hope for Alzheimer's agitation: new drug enters final testing
Symptom relief OngoingThis study tests whether masupirdine, a daily tablet, can safely reduce agitation in people with Alzheimer's dementia. About 375 participants will receive either masupirdine or a placebo. The main goal is to see if the drug improves agitation symptoms, which can include aggressio…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: Suven Life Sciences Limited • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Sep 17, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could a new cycling style help MS patients walk better and feel less tired?
Symptom relief OngoingThis study tests a new type of cycling called eccentric cycling for people with multiple sclerosis. Researchers want to see if it improves muscle strength, walking ability, fatigue, and quality of life better than standard cycling. Sixty adults with MS who can walk independently …
Sponsor: University of Liege • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Sep 17, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Mindfulness may lift mood in older black breast cancer survivors
Symptom relief OngoingThis study aims to develop and test a shortened version of Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT) to improve mood in older African American/Black women who have had breast cancer and now have mild to moderate depression. About 23 participants will attend group sessions and re…
Sponsor: Case Comprehensive Cancer Center • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Sep 17, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could a wearable nerve stimulator help MS patients walk more freely?
Symptom relief By invitation onlyThis trial tests a wearable device that uses mild electrical pulses to stimulate the leg muscles of people with multiple sclerosis who have foot drop. The goal is to see if using the device for several months improves walking quality, physical activity, and participation in daily…
Sponsor: University of California, San Francisco • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Sep 17, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Vibrating wristband put to the test for Parkinson's relief
Symptom relief OngoingResearchers are exploring whether a wrist-worn device called the Beechband, which delivers intermittent vibrations, can change movement symptoms and everyday experiences for people with Parkinson's disease. About 60 participants will be randomly assigned to wear the device for ei…
Sponsor: University of Exeter • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Sep 17, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could a 5-Session therapy help teens with PTSD?
Symptom relief OngoingThis study adapts Written Exposure Therapy (WET), a brief 5-session treatment, for adolescents aged 12-18 with PTSD. Researchers will first gather feedback from experts and teens, then test the adapted therapy against the standard 12-16 session treatment in 48 teens. The goal is …
Sponsor: Medical University of South Carolina • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Sep 17, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can meal timing reset ADHD symptoms and sleep?
Symptom relief By invitation onlyResearchers are testing whether limiting eating to a 10-hour window each day can improve quality of life, ADHD symptoms, sleep, and gut health in adults with ADHD who have disrupted body clocks. The trial enrolls 60 adults aged 18 to 65 who usually eat over more than 14 hours a d…
Sponsor: Spanish National Research Council • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Sep 17, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Eye workouts may steady Parkinson's patients
Symptom relief By invitation onlyThis study tests whether a program of supervised eye exercises can improve physical function, balance, and reduce fear of falling in people with Parkinson's disease. 34 participants will do progressive eye movements and gaze stabilization exercises in a clinic setting. The goal i…
Sponsor: Pardis Specialized Wellness Institute • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Sep 17, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can virtual walking trick the brain into easing chronic pain?
Symptom relief OngoingResearchers are testing whether a virtual walking program can reduce chronic pain and psychological distress in people with severe mobility impairment, mostly from spinal cord injuries or polio. Participants wear a head-mounted display and use a controller to guide an avatar thro…
Sponsor: The Hong Kong Polytechnic University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Sep 17, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New VR device aims to make exercise fun for kids with muscle weakness
Symptom relief OngoingThis early study tests a virtual reality rehabilitation device for children with spinal muscular atrophy (SMA), a genetic condition that causes progressive muscle weakness. The device uses games, muscle sensors, and a grip-strength ball to make home exercises more engaging. Resea…
Sponsor: University of Oxford • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Sep 17, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Virtual reality therapy aims to help young people step back from distressing thoughts
Symptom relief OngoingResearchers are testing a virtual reality therapy for young people with depression and anxiety. The therapy adapts acceptance and commitment therapy to teach skills for viewing thoughts and emotions as temporary events. Up to 75 young people aged 12 to 25 will receive the clinici…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Orygen • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Sep 16, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Spine radiation showdown: one big blast or three small doses?
Symptom relief OngoingThis study tests whether a single large dose of spine radiosurgery works better than three smaller doses for people whose spinal tumors have come back after previous radiation. About 80 adults with solid tumors that spread to the spine will be randomly assigned to one of the two …
Phase 2 • Sponsor: M.D. Anderson Cancer Center • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Sep 16, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can virtual reality boost thinking skills in kids with autism?
Symptom relief OngoingResearchers are testing whether occupational therapy that uses virtual reality can improve cognitive skills, daily performance, and motivation in children with autism. The study includes 32 children aged 6 to 12 with autism level 1. Half receive virtual reality-supported cognitiv…
Sponsor: Biruni University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Sep 16, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can yoga calm anxious minds and sharpen focus?
Symptom relief By invitation onlyResearchers at the University of Illinois at Chicago are studying which parts of a yoga practice affect anxiety, mood, and thinking in highly anxious college women. About 60 participants complete four sessions that include yoga postures, breathwork, meditation, or watching a yoga…
Sponsor: University of Illinois at Chicago • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Sep 16, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New app aims to bridge depression care gap for MS patients
Symptom relief OngoingThis study tests a smartphone app called MS CATCH that lets people with multiple sclerosis regularly report their mood to their neurologist. The goal is to improve how doctors screen and treat depression in MS. About 100 adults with MS and mild-to-moderate depression are taking p…
Sponsor: University of California, San Francisco • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Sep 16, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New hope for Parkinson's pain: drug trial targets tough-to-treat discomfort
Symptom relief OngoingThis study tests whether a drug called crisugabalin can safely reduce pain in people with Parkinson's disease who have a type of pain called nociplastic pain. About 166 adults will take either the drug or a placebo twice a day for 12 weeks. Researchers will measure pain levels an…
Phase 4 • Sponsor: Guangdong Provincial People's Hospital • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Sep 16, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can mindfulness and motivation curb binge eating? new study seeks answers
Symptom relief OngoingThis study tests a new program that combines mindful eating with motivational interviewing to help people with overweight reduce binge eating. One hundred participants will either receive the full program (counseling plus daily meditation) or just daily meditation. The main goal …
Sponsor: University of California, San Francisco • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Sep 13, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can better sleep ease Crohn's symptoms? new study investigates
Symptom relief OngoingThis study looks at whether treating insomnia can help people with Crohn's disease feel better, including reducing pain and inflammation. About 83 adults with mild to moderate Crohn's and insomnia will receive a remote sleep treatment. The main goal is to see if the approach is p…
Sponsor: Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Sep 13, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can painless spinal zaps teach injured kids to walk again?
Symptom relief By invitation onlyResearchers are testing whether transcutaneous spinal stimulation, a non-invasive technique that sends mild electrical pulses through the skin, can help children with chronic spinal cord injury take steps. The study enrolls 8 children ages 4 to 12 who cannot stand or walk on thei…
Sponsor: University of Louisville • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Sep 13, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Spinal zap therapy aims to restore hand function in injured kids
Symptom relief By invitation onlyChildren who injure their spinal cord in the neck often lose hand and arm strength. This trial tests whether a device that sends mild electrical pulses through the skin to the spinal cord is safe and comfortable for children. Ten children with long-term spinal cord injuries will …
Sponsor: University of Louisville • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Sep 13, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Tailored therapy for kids with OCD: a new hope?
Symptom relief OngoingThis study at Johns Hopkins tests whether using personalized mobile health assessments can improve cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) for children aged 8-17 with obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD). 30 participants will receive either standard CBT or CBT guided by their own sympt…
Sponsor: Johns Hopkins University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Sep 13, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a virtual stress program help working spouses care for cancer patients without burning out?
Symptom relief OngoingResearchers are testing a virtual stress-management program for people who care for a spouse or partner with a solid tumor cancer while also holding a job. The program teaches skills such as paced respiration, relaxation, and coping with work and caregiving demands across eight s…
Sponsor: University of Colorado, Denver • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Sep 13, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Hot yoga vs. regular yoga: which eases depression better?
Symptom relief OngoingThis study looks at whether doing heated or non-heated yoga can reduce symptoms of depression. Researchers will enroll 120 adults with moderate depression. Participants will practice yoga and report their mood changes over time.
Sponsor: Massachusetts General Hospital • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Sep 12, 2026 00:00 UTC
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App plus therapist sessions may help WTC responders with PTSD
Symptom relief By invitation onlyThis study tests whether a mobile app called PTSD Coach, with or without brief clinician support, can reduce PTSD, anxiety, depression, and sleep problems in World Trade Center responders living in Florida. About 120 English- or Spanish-speaking responders will be randomly assign…
Sponsor: Florida International University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Sep 12, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Digital recovery: web program aims to boost wellbeing after cardiac arrest
Symptom relief By invitation onlyThis study tests whether a 12-week web-based support program can improve wellbeing in adults who survived a cardiac arrest 1 to 3 months earlier. The program includes educational modules, videos, breathing exercises, and a chat forum. Researchers will compare 120 participants who…
Sponsor: Linkoeping University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Sep 12, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can lay workers in uganda talk depression down?
Symptom relief OngoingResearchers are testing whether a six-week group talk therapy program eases depression in Ugandan villages. The trial enrolls about 1,200 people aged 15 and older with at least moderate depressive symptoms across 100 villages in Luuka and Buikwe districts. Villages are randomly a…
Sponsor: IDinsight • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Sep 12, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a Nine-Week group program help blood cancer patients grow through trauma?
Symptom relief OngoingResearchers in Greece are testing a nine-session group program called TRANSFORM for people who have finished treatment for blood cancers such as leukemia, lymphoma, and myeloma. The program combines teaching, reflection, coping exercises, and mindfulness to see whether it can spa…
Sponsor: University of West Attica • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Sep 12, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a phone app and a health worker ease depression in rural HIV care?
Symptom relief OngoingResearchers are adapting a mobile health program that pairs the PositiveLinks app with video counseling from a community health worker. The study enrolls 60 people in Florida who have HIV and mild to moderate anxiety or depression. Participants receive either the enhanced counsel…
Sponsor: University of Florida • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Sep 12, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Fitbit and phone coaching aim to get stroke patients moving sooner
Symptom relief OngoingThis study tests a new program called PA-ChatS that helps people increase physical activity in the first 6 weeks after a stroke. Participants wear a Fitbit to track steps and have weekly phone meetings with an occupational therapist for 6 weeks. The study includes 25 stroke survi…
Sponsor: University of Minnesota • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Sep 12, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can learning positive emotions stop burnout for violence prevention staff?
Symptom relief OngoingThis study tests a program called FOREST that teaches positive emotion skills to staff working in gun violence prevention. The goal is to reduce burnout, anxiety, and depression, and improve well-being and job retention. One hundred employees from UCAN in Chicago will take part o…
Sponsor: Northwestern University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Sep 12, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can VR and a tiny ear ZAP ease shoulder pain and anxiety?
Symptom relief CancelledThis study combines virtual reality with a gentle electrical pulse on the ear (called taVNS) to help people with chronic shoulder pain who are waiting for surgery. The goal is to see if this drug-free approach can reduce pain, anxiety, and depression. Only 10 people will take par…
Sponsor: East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Sep 12, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can an online program ease depression in young colorectal cancer survivors?
Symptom relief OngoingResearchers test an 8-week online precision nursing education program for young colorectal cancer survivors. The program includes Qigong exercise and mindfulness training delivered through an e-flipped classroom model. The study measures changes in depression symptoms and mindful…
Sponsor: Fooyin University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Sep 12, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a home Brain-Training program ease Parkinson's memory woes?
Symptom relief OngoingThis pilot study tests whether a home-based program called HOBSCOTCH, originally designed for epilepsy, can be adapted for people with Parkinson's disease. Ten participants will work one-on-one with a coach in nine virtual sessions to learn problem-solving strategies and memory a…
Sponsor: Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Sep 11, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a new antibody boost recovery after severe stroke?
Symptom relief CancelledResearchers are testing whether adding glenzocimab to standard endovascular therapy improves recovery in adults with acute ischemic stroke caused by a large blocked vessel and a large area of brain damage. Participants receive either glenzocimab or a placebo as an intravenous inf…
Phase 2/3 • Sponsor: Fondation Ophtalmologique Adolphe de Rothschild • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Sep 11, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Viagra drug could help spinal injury patients stop leaks
Symptom relief OngoingThis study tests whether sildenafil (the drug in Revatio, similar to Viagra) can reduce urine leakage in people with spinal cord injuries. Twenty-four adults who have at least three leaks per week will take either sildenafil or a placebo for four weeks. Researchers will track how…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: The University of Texas Medical Branch, Galveston • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Sep 11, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a supplement combo recharge Alzheimer's brains?
Symptom relief OngoingResearchers at Baylor College of Medicine are testing whether a supplement combination called GlyNAC can improve brain energy use and reduce inflammation in people with Alzheimer's disease. The trial enrolls 52 adults aged 55 to 85 who have progressive memory loss and amyloid pla…
Early phase 1 • Sponsor: Baylor College of Medicine • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Sep 11, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a text message help depressed cancer survivors get the care they need?
Symptom relief OngoingDepression is common among cancer survivors, but many don't get help. This pilot study tests a text-based referral platform that sends tailored messages and a video to encourage survivors to take up a mental health referral. The study will enroll 60 cancer survivors with depressi…
Sponsor: Medical University of South Carolina • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Sep 11, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can online CBT coaching ease anxiety in kids with autism?
Symptom relief OngoingThis study compares cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) with online expert coaching to usual care for children aged 6-14 with autism who struggle with anxiety, irritability, or emotional outbursts. About 100 children and 50 therapists will take part. The goal is to see if the coac…
Sponsor: University of California, Los Angeles • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Sep 11, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can hula dancing ease Parkinson's symptoms?
Symptom relief By invitation onlyResearchers at the University of Hawaii are studying whether a weekly hula class can improve quality of life, well-being, balance, and motor symptoms in people with Parkinson's disease. The trial enrolls 40 adults with idiopathic Parkinson's disease who can attend in-person sessi…
Sponsor: University of Hawaii • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Sep 11, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a single shot of ketamine calm suicidal distress in the ER?
Symptom relief By invitation onlyResearchers at Evanston Hospital are testing whether a single intramuscular dose of ketamine can quickly reduce suicidal distress in adults who arrive at the emergency department and are waiting for psychiatric admission. The pilot study enrolls 8 patients who receive the injecti…
Sponsor: Endeavor Health • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Sep 11, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Sound waves to lift mood? new study tests ultrasound for depression
Symptom relief OngoingThis study tests a new, non-invasive brain stimulation method using low-intensity ultrasound waves aimed at specific brain areas linked to depression. Researchers will personalize the treatment for each of the 30 participants based on their brain scans. The goal is to see if this…
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: Brian Mickey • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Sep 10, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can modified music tunes boost balance in kids with cerebral palsy?
Symptom relief OngoingThis trial tests whether adding Therapeutic Listening, a music-based auditory therapy, to a standard exercise program improves balance, trunk control, and reaction time in children with spastic diplegic cerebral palsy. Sixty children will receive either exercise alone or exercise…
Sponsor: MTI University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Sep 10, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can brain stimulation be tuned to improve sleep in Parkinson's?
Symptom relief OngoingThis trial tests whether adjusting deep brain stimulation (DBS) settings specifically for sleep can improve sleep quality in people with Parkinson's disease. Participants already use an adaptive DBS system that responds to brain signals. Researchers will compare three different s…
Sponsor: University of Colorado, Denver • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Sep 10, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New program aims to ease ADHD challenges for expectant mothers
Symptom relief OngoingThis study is testing a new behavioral program for pregnant women with ADHD. The program teaches skills to manage ADHD symptoms during pregnancy and after the baby is born. Ten participants will work with a therapist in an OB care setting. The goal is to see if the program is acc…
Sponsor: University of Pittsburgh • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Sep 10, 2026 00:00 UTC
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AI-Powered online therapy aims to ease depression and anxiety
Symptom relief OngoingThis study tests whether an online problem-solving therapy, matched to a person's specific symptoms using machine learning, can reduce depression and anxiety better than usual care. About 380 adults with moderate symptoms will take part. The goal is to create a precise, scalable …
Sponsor: Wuhan Mental Health Centre • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Sep 10, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can taking photos help kids with ADHD manage emotions?
Symptom relief OngoingThis study explores whether a photography-based program can help children aged 8-12 with ADHD better recognize and express emotions, and improve attention and impulsivity. Sixty children will take photos and learn photography skills as a tool to boost emotional well-being. The go…
Sponsor: The Hong Kong Polytechnic University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Sep 10, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Vitamin K2 supplement shows promise for stroke recovery in new trial
Symptom relief OngoingThis study tests whether taking vitamin K2 supplements for one year can improve muscle strength and brain function in people who recently had an ischemic stroke. 190 participants will receive either vitamin K2 or a placebo daily. Researchers will measure handgrip strength and oth…
Sponsor: Harbin Medical University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Sep 10, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New anxiety pill shows promise in major trial
Symptom relief OngoingThis study tests an oral medication called MM120 against a placebo in 245 adults with generalized anxiety disorder. Participants take the drug or placebo for 12 weeks, and those who complete may join a 40-week follow-up where everyone gets the active drug. The goal is to see if M…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: Definium Therapeutics US, Inc. • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Sep 06, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Service dogs put to the test for veteran PTSD relief
Symptom relief OngoingThis study looks at whether trained service dogs can help reduce PTSD symptoms in military veterans. 150 veterans who already qualified for a service dog are randomly assigned to receive one or to a waitlist. Researchers track their PTSD severity, depression, and overall well-bei…
Sponsor: University of Arizona • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Sep 06, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could a zappy headband lift depression? new study turns up the power
Symptom relief OngoingThis study tests whether a higher dose of a gentle brain-zapping technique called tDCS can safely help people with major depression. About 20 adults will receive mild electrical pulses on their scalp over 5 days. Researchers will check for side effects and see if mood improves.
Sponsor: Medical University of South Carolina • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Sep 06, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Live music may soothe Alzheimer's patients and caregivers, yale study hints
Symptom relief OngoingThis study from Yale University will test whether listening to live music can reduce anxiety and improve brain activity in people with early Alzheimer's disease, dementia, or mild cognitive impairment, along with their caregivers. Sixty pairs (patient and caregiver) will attend b…
Sponsor: Yale University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Sep 06, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New program aims to help chronic pain patients move and feel better without drugs
Symptom relief OngoingThis study tests a multidisciplinary program for adults with chronic back pain. Participants will attend group sessions on pain education, healthy habits, and emotional coping, plus do therapeutic exercises. The goal is to see if the program improves physical function, reduces fe…
Sponsor: Universidad de Zaragoza • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Sep 06, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a phone app help veterans beat both insomnia and depression?
Symptom relief OngoingThis study tests whether a mobile app delivering cognitive behavioral therapy can help U.S. military veterans who have both insomnia and depression. 1,200 participants will receive either therapy for insomnia, depression, or both in sequence. The goal is to see which approach wor…
Sponsor: University of Rochester • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Sep 06, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can mindfulness fix sleep and cut heart risk in black women?
Symptom relief OngoingThis study tests a 6-week mindfulness-based program designed to improve sleep and reduce stress in Black women with insomnia. Researchers will enroll 340 women and track changes in sleep quality, stress levels, and how acceptable and feasible the program is. The goal is to see if…
Sponsor: Yale University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Sep 06, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Magic mushroom compound tested for OCD in early trial
Symptom relief OngoingThis early-phase study at Johns Hopkins University is testing whether psilocybin, the active compound in magic mushrooms, can safely help people with obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD). Thirty-five adults with moderate to severe OCD who have already tried other treatments will r…
Early phase 1 • Sponsor: Johns Hopkins University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Sep 06, 2026 00:00 UTC
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2,000 MS patients sought for landmark fatigue study
Symptom relief By invitation onlyThis study tests two online programs designed to help people with multiple sclerosis (MS) understand and manage their fatigue. Researchers will enroll 2,000 adults with MS across the U.S., including veterans, and compare the programs to usual care alone. The goal is to find pract…
Sponsor: Accelerated Cure Project for Multiple Sclerosis • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Sep 06, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can talk therapies quiet the trauma of violence?
Symptom relief OngoingThis trial tests whether cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) or mindfulness-based therapy (MBT) reduces post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) symptoms more effectively than psychoeducation alone. Female adults who have experienced interpersonal or domestic violence and meet criter…
Sponsor: GIFT University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Sep 05, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Training the Brain's CEO: a new program aims to help kids with autism plan, organize, and stay in control
Symptom relief OngoingThis trial tests a structured, group-based training program designed to improve executive function skills in elementary school children aged 9 to 12 with autism spectrum disorder. Over 12 weeks, children attend weekly sessions that teach planning, organization, time management, e…
Sponsor: Seoul National University Bundang Hospital • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Sep 05, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a simple care program boost mood in epilepsy patients?
Symptom relief OngoingThis study tests whether a 24-week collaborative care program can improve quality of life for adults with epilepsy who also have anxiety or depression. The program includes regular check-in calls and expert recommendations from a psychiatrist and neurologist. Researchers will com…
Sponsor: Wake Forest University Health Sciences • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Sep 05, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Laughing gas takes on the needle: could a simple breath ease one of Medicine's most uncomfortable procedures?
Symptom relief OngoingThis study investigates whether breathing a 50:50 mix of nitrous oxide (laughing gas) and oxygen can reduce pain and anxiety during insertion of a central venous catheter, a common but uncomfortable procedure. Adults aged 18 to 65 who have never used nitrous oxide will be randoml…
Sponsor: Institute for Oncology and Radiology of Serbia • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Sep 05, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can gentle touch therapy calm Parkinson's tremors?
Symptom relief By invitation onlyThis trial tests whether CranioSacral therapy, a gentle manual therapy applied to the feet, diaphragm, neck, and skull, can reduce tremors and improve movement precision in people with Parkinson's disease. Five participants will receive 90-minute sessions twice a month for three …
Sponsor: Zia, Al Raza • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Sep 05, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Personalized brain maps could make Parkinson's stimulation more precise
Symptom relief By invitation onlyThis study tests whether using advanced brain imaging to guide deep brain stimulation (DBS) can better control tremor in people with Parkinson's disease while avoiding side effects like involuntary movements. Twenty adults who already have DBS implants will have their stimulation…
Sponsor: Duke University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Sep 05, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can intermittent fasting help paralyzed veterans lose weight?
Symptom relief OngoingThis study looks at whether time-restricted eating (a form of intermittent fasting) is a practical way for veterans with spinal cord injury and obesity to lose weight. Fifteen veterans with paraplegia will try eating all their daily calories within a set window of time for 6 week…
Sponsor: VA Office of Research and Development • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Sep 04, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New anxiety pill shows promise in Late-Stage trial
Symptom relief OngoingThis phase 3 study tests whether an oral medication called MM120 can reduce anxiety symptoms in adults with generalized anxiety disorder. About 214 participants will receive either MM120 or a placebo for 12 weeks, followed by a 40-week period where everyone can receive MM120. The…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: Definium Therapeutics US, Inc. • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Sep 04, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Virtual Nurse-Led program aims to boost purpose in women with MS
Symptom relief OngoingThis study tests whether a six-week, nurse-led virtual group program can help adult women with Multiple Sclerosis (MS) find more meaning and purpose in life, and improve their quality of life. Participants attend weekly online group sessions focused on reflection and values explo…
Sponsor: Texas Woman's University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Sep 04, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Sleep therapy may unlock PTSD care for women veterans
Symptom relief OngoingThis study tests whether a special type of sleep therapy, adapted for trauma, can help women veterans with both insomnia and PTSD feel more ready to engage in PTSD treatment. About 100 women veterans will be randomly assigned to either the sleep therapy or a general education pro…
Sponsor: VA Office of Research and Development • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Sep 04, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can online family therapy ease childhood anxiety and OCD?
Symptom relief OngoingThis study compares two low-intensity family treatments for children aged 7-13 with anxiety or obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD): internet-delivered cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) and a parent-led reading program. Both are delivered via telehealth and compared to a relaxati…
Sponsor: Baylor College of Medicine • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Sep 04, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Writing as medicine: can words soothe chronic pain?
Symptom relief CancelledThis study looks at whether a guided therapeutic writing program can help adult women with chronic pain and co-occurring mental health conditions. Participants will complete writing exercises focused on emotional processing and meaning-making over four weeks, then share their exp…
Sponsor: Toni Salikka • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Sep 04, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Spinal zaps and exercise may boost walking after injury
Symptom relief OngoingThis study tests whether combining motor skill training with a non-invasive spinal stimulation can improve walking, balance, and strength while reducing muscle spasticity in people with incomplete spinal cord injury. Twenty-eight participants will do a series of standing exercise…
Sponsor: Shepherd Center, Atlanta GA • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Sep 03, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New coaching program aims to help young cancer survivors connect with friends
Symptom relief OngoingThis study tests a communication coaching program for adolescent and young adult cancer survivors (ages 18-35) who have finished treatment at least a year ago. Participants complete online sessions and AI coaching to improve how they talk with peers. The goal is to see if the pro…
Sponsor: Milton S. Hershey Medical Center • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Sep 03, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New sleep program aims to help kids with autism sleep better
Symptom relief By invitation onlyThis study tests a behavioral sleep and circadian intervention for 50 school-aged children (6–12 years) with autism who have sleep problems. Parents receive 5 Zoom sessions over 12 weeks to learn strategies to improve their child's sleep. The goal is to see if the program is feas…
Sponsor: Case Western Reserve University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Sep 03, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Home telerehab may keep MS balance gains going after hospital therapy
Symptom relief OngoingThis pilot trial tests whether people with multiple sclerosis can safely and satisfactorily use a telemedicine platform for balance rehabilitation at home. After completing intensive in-hospital rehabilitation, participants either follow a 12-week home telerehabilitation program …
Sponsor: Fondazione I.R.C.C.S. Istituto Neurologico Carlo Besta • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Sep 03, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Power training shows promise for Parkinson's slowness
Symptom relief OngoingThis study looked at whether a special exercise program focusing on muscle power (moving quickly) could help people with Parkinson's disease who have slow movements (bradykinesia). Twenty-two adults with Parkinson's were split into two groups: one did standard exercises, and the …
Sponsor: Federal University of Health Science of Porto Alegre • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Sep 02, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Coloring and music may calm cancer screening fears
Symptom relief By invitation onlyThis trial tests whether a 20-minute session of mandala coloring while listening to slow instrumental music can reduce cancer fear and anxiety in women undergoing cancer screening. Women aged 30 to 65 attending a screening center will be randomly assigned to either the coloring a…
Sponsor: Agri Ibrahim Cecen University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Sep 02, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Mozart's sonata may tame seizures in children
Symptom relief OngoingThis study tests whether daily listening to Mozart's Sonata for two pianos in D major (K448) can reduce seizures and improve thinking skills in children with drug-resistant epilepsy. Researchers will compare a group that listens to K448 for 8 minutes each day for 2 months with a …
Sponsor: University of Aberdeen • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Sep 02, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can freezing a nerve silence the 'Suicide Disease'?
Symptom relief OngoingThis trial tests whether a freezing technique called cryoneurolysis can reduce the intense facial pain of trigeminal neuralgia, a condition often described as one of the most painful known. Adults with the condition will be randomly assigned to receive either the real freezing tr…
Sponsor: St. Olavs Hospital • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Aug 28, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a home program help kids with sickle cell hit milestones?
Symptom relief CancelledThis trial tests a home-based program called the Sickle Cell Caregiver Collaboration for Child Development (SCCCD) for infants and toddlers with sickle cell disease. The program combines a parenting curriculum with occupational therapy to help families support their child's learn…
Sponsor: Washington University School of Medicine • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Aug 27, 2026 00:00 UTC
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A patch that may rescue Post-Night-Shift sleep – tested in doctors
Symptom relief By invitation onlyThis study tests whether a drug-free vibrotactile patch, worn during sleep after night shifts, can improve sleep recovery in doctors. Twenty doctors who work regular night shifts will wear either the active patch or a sham patch across 3-4 post-shift sleep episodes. Researchers w…
Sponsor: SuperPatch Limited LLC • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Aug 27, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could a 'Love Hormone' nasal spray help people with schizophrenia connect better?
Symptom relief OngoingThis phase 2 trial tests whether adding oxytocin nasal spray to standard psychosocial treatment can improve social skills and reduce symptoms in adults with schizophrenia spectrum disorders. Participants receive either oxytocin or a placebo spray alongside their usual therapy. Th…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Central Institute of Mental Health, Mannheim • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Aug 19, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Giving parents a digital voice in early intervention plans
Symptom relief By invitation onlyThis study tests a digital tool that helps parents of young children with developmental delays or disabilities organize and share their priorities with early intervention professionals. The tool, called PEM+, is designed to make family-centered care more practical by guiding fami…
Sponsor: University of Illinois at Chicago • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Aug 16, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can six short writing sessions ease PTSD in underserved patients?
Symptom relief OngoingThis trial tests whether Written Exposure Therapy (WET), a brief six-session therapy involving guided writing about a traumatic event, can reduce PTSD symptoms in adults receiving care at Federally Qualified Health Centers. The study enrolls 720 English- or Spanish-speaking adult…
Sponsor: RAND • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Aug 16, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Nature as therapy? a new trial tests outdoor outings for anxious kids
Symptom relief CancelledThis trial tests whether spending time in nature can reduce anxiety in children aged 9-12 who have experienced adverse childhood events. Participants are assigned to either group nature outings, family outings, or a waitlist. The goal is to see if these nature-based activities im…
Sponsor: University of California, San Francisco • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Aug 16, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Faith-Based therapy aims to heal trauma in young women
Symptom relief OngoingThis trial tests a counseling program called Mpata Yathu ('Our Space') for adolescent girls and young women in Zambia who have experienced gender-based violence and may be living with or at risk for HIV. The program uses problem-solving therapy delivered by trained lay counselors…
Sponsor: University of California, San Francisco • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Aug 14, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a Mind-Body program ease knee pain and lift mood?
Symptom relief OngoingThis study tests whether a 10-week program called Positive Minds, Strong Joints is feasible for Black adults aged 50 and older with knee osteoarthritis. The program combines recommended exercise with mental health strategies to address pain, depression, and anxiety. Researchers w…
Sponsor: Boston University Charles River Campus • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Aug 13, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can brain training help TBI patients remember to remember?
Symptom relief OngoingThis study tests a computer-based cognitive rehabilitation program designed to improve thinking skills, particularly time-based prospective memory—remembering to do things at a specific time—in people who have had a moderate-to-severe traumatic brain injury (TBI) at least a year …
Sponsor: Kessler Foundation • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Aug 13, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Virtual reality headsets may calm cancer patients before radiation
Symptom relief By invitation onlyThis trial tests whether a virtual reality (VR) educational video can reduce anxiety and improve satisfaction in adults starting their first course of external beam radiotherapy for cancer. Half of the 122 participants will watch a VR video through a headset before treatment, whi…
Sponsor: Oman Ministry of Health • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Aug 12, 2026 00:00 UTC
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A digital bridge: could an online pathway ease depression in cancer care?
Symptom relief OngoingThis study tests an online pathway called iPath*D that guides cancer patients who report depression symptoms from screening to treatment options. The goal is to see if the tool is acceptable and easy to use for adults starting cancer treatment. Researchers will measure usability,…
Sponsor: Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Aug 09, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can online therapy or parent coaching ease childhood anxiety? a head-to-head trial aims to find out.
Symptom relief OngoingThis trial compares two forms of cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) for children and teens with anxiety or obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD). One approach uses internet-delivered modules with therapist guidance; the other trains parents to lead exposure exercises with their chi…
Sponsor: Baylor College of Medicine • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Aug 01, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a unified therapy tame both addiction and emotional disorders?
Symptom relief By invitation onlyThis trial tests a 12-session cognitive-behavioral therapy designed to help people with substance use who also struggle with anxiety or depression. The therapy focuses on improving emotion regulation—the ability to understand and manage emotions—which may reduce addictive behavio…
Sponsor: University of Oviedo • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Aug 01, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Custom insoles may steady the steps of MS patients — a trial puts them to the test
Symptom relief OngoingThis trial tests whether custom-designed sensorimotor insoles, worn daily for six months, can improve balance and walking in people with multiple sclerosis. Fifty adults with MS (mild to moderate disability) will be randomly assigned to receive the insoles or continue their usual…
Sponsor: University of Salamanca • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jul 31, 2026 00:00 UTC
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A new approach to sex education for autistic adults: adaptive web-based program puts relationship skills to the test
Symptom relief OngoingThis trial tests a web-based sex and relationship education program called Our Love, Our Style (OLOS) for autistic young adults in South Korea. Participants start with either web-based learning alone or web-based learning plus group coaching. Based on their progress, non-responde…
Sponsor: Ewha Womans University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jul 29, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can robot legs help Non-Walking kids join in at school?
Symptom relief By invitation onlyThis pilot study explores whether robot-assisted walking devices can be used in schools to help children who cannot walk independently. The devices attach to a walker and power leg movements, allowing children to stand and walk upright. The study aims to identify the best ways to…
Sponsor: University of Calgary • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jul 26, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Eye movements may reveal who benefits from depression medication
Symptom relief OngoingThis study tests whether eye-tracking can predict if the drug brexpiprazole will improve symptoms in adults with major depressive disorder. One participant will take brexpiprazole or placebo while researchers measure their visual attention to emotional images. The goal is to see …
Sponsor: University of Sao Paulo • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jul 25, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Heart hole or stroke trigger? global registry tracks who gets closure and what happens next
Knowledge-focused OngoingResearchers are running an international registry to follow adults who had an ischemic stroke or transient ischemic attack and also have a patent foramen ovale, a small opening between the upper chambers of the heart. The registry collects real-world information on how these pati…
Sponsor: Luciano A. Sposato • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 20, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Surgery chat class: will it make doctors easier to understand?
Knowledge-focused By invitation onlyThis study looks at a special training program called Fundamentals of Communication in Surgery (FCS) for surgeons and surgery trainees. The goal is to see if the training helps surgeons communicate better with patients and each other. About 600 people will take part, and research…
Sponsor: University of Wisconsin, Madison • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 20, 2026 00:00 UTC
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10-Year NF1 study aims to unlock secrets of rare genetic disorder
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis natural history study follows 259 children, adolescents, and adults with Neurofibromatosis Type 1 (NF1) for up to 10 years. Researchers will track tumor growth, monitor quality of life, and perform genetic testing to better understand how the disease changes over time. The g…
Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 20, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Two ways to catch a hidden heart rhythm after stroke
Knowledge-focused OngoingResearchers are comparing two ways of finding atrial fibrillation in people who have had an ischemic stroke or a transient ischemic attack (TIA). One method uses a standard electrocardiogram (ECG) in the hospital, and the other uses a prolonged cardiac monitor worn for a longer p…
Sponsor: Luciano A. Sposato • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 20, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Radiation for 6+ brain tumors: how does it affect memory?
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study looks at how precise radiation (stereotactic radiosurgery) affects memory and thinking in people with 6 or more brain tumors that have spread from other cancers. About 80 adults will take part to find the safest radiation dose and measure any decline in memory over 4 m…
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 20, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Brain scans reveal secrets of lost smell
Knowledge-focused By invitation onlyThis study tracks 80 adults with different smell disorders (like total loss, partial loss, or distorted smell) plus healthy volunteers over one year. Researchers use brain scans, smell tests, and questionnaires to see how the brain changes and how smell loss impacts mood and dail…
Sponsor: National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders (NIDCD) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 20, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New program aims to ease dementia care decisions for african american families
Knowledge-focused CancelledThis study develops and tests a decision-making program designed specifically for African American adult daughters who make healthcare choices for their parents with dementia. The program focuses on communication, problem-solving, and understanding the healthcare system, all whil…
Sponsor: Emory University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 20, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a 6,000-Person study unlock personalized depression care for asians?
Knowledge-focused OngoingThe SHAKTI study is a 5-year observational project that will follow 6,000 people of Asian or Pacific Islander descent, aged 10 and older, with depression or related mood disorders. Researchers will collect a wide range of data—including lifestyle, clinical history, blood and stoo…
Sponsor: University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 19, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Mouth microbes linked to artery damage in new study
Knowledge-focused By invitation onlyResearchers at Semmelweis University are studying whether bacteria that cause gum disease also show up in damaged blood vessels. They will compare samples from the mouth and from diseased artery sites in 100 people who need surgery for aortic aneurysm or carotid artery narrowing.…
Sponsor: Semmelweis University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 19, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Scientists peek inside the brain to unlock memory secrets
Knowledge-focused By invitation onlyThis study looks at how the brain learns, remembers, and makes decisions. Researchers will record brain activity from 200 epilepsy patients who already have electrodes implanted for medical monitoring. Participants perform simple computer tasks while their brain signals are measu…
Sponsor: Cedars-Sinai Medical Center • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 19, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Why do some children with autism struggle with balance?
Knowledge-focused By invitation onlyResearchers at the University of Management and Technology Sialkot are studying how motor coordination relates to postural stability in children with autism spectrum disorder. The study includes 30 children aged 5 to 12 who can stand and walk without help. Parents answer a questi…
Sponsor: University of Management and Technology Sialkot Pakistan • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 19, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New study aims to predict recovery in children with brain injury
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study is working to create a prediction model specifically for children with moderate to severe traumatic brain injury (TBI). Currently, doctors use models designed for adults, which may not be accurate for kids. Researchers will analyze data from 2000 children to develop a …
Sponsor: Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 19, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Nurse Well-Being under the microscope: 21,300 mayo nurses surveyed for moral injury and PTSD
Knowledge-focused By invitation onlyThis study surveys over 21,000 nurses at Mayo Clinic to measure levels of moral distress, moral injury, and post-traumatic stress. Participants fill out questionnaires about their experiences and well-being. The goal is to understand how these issues vary by work setting, special…
Sponsor: Mayo Clinic • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 19, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Brain training game aims to restore sight after stroke
Knowledge-focused By invitation onlyThis study tests a new computer-based visual training task for people who have lost part of their vision due to a stroke. Participants watch moving patterns on a screen and learn to detect motion direction, with the goal of improving visual abilities. The study first checks if th…
Sponsor: University of Rochester • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 18, 2026 00:00 UTC
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MRI scans reveal brain secrets in kids with ADHD, autism, and more
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study uses MRI scans to look at the brains of children and adults with conditions like ADHD, autism, schizophrenia, and endocrine disorders, as well as healthy volunteers. Researchers aim to compare brain anatomy and function across different groups and ages. The goal is to …
Sponsor: National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 18, 2026 00:00 UTC
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NIH launches major study to unravel mysteries of rare genetic diseases
Knowledge-focused By invitation onlyThis study aims to identify genetic, biochemical, and clinical factors linked to disease severity in people with Gaucher disease and other lysosomal storage disorders. Researchers will evaluate up to 1,000 participants, including patients, carriers, and healthy controls, to bette…
Sponsor: National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 18, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Scientists listen in on brain cells that judge a face
Knowledge-focused By invitation onlyResearchers want to understand how the brain handles faces, which people use constantly to make social decisions. The study enrolls adults with intractable epilepsy who already have electrodes implanted in their brains for clinical monitoring. While those electrodes are in place,…
Sponsor: Cedars-Sinai Medical Center • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 18, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Massive baltimore study tracks how race and wealth shape aging
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis long-term study follows over 3,700 adults in Baltimore to understand why some people age healthier than others. Researchers are looking at how race, income, and neighborhood affect risks for diseases like diabetes, heart disease, and memory loss. Participants visit mobile he…
Sponsor: National Institute on Aging (NIA) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 18, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Scientists track families to uncover Cancer's hidden causes
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study looks at people and families who have a high risk of cancer to learn what genes and environmental factors might increase that risk. Over 5,000 participants are followed over time with questionnaires, medical records, and optional genetic testing. No treatment is given,…
Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 18, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can Real-World data show how well multiple sclerosis patients stick with ofatumumab?
Knowledge-focused OngoingResearchers are studying how people with relapsing multiple sclerosis use ofatumumab in everyday practice in Germany and Japan. The study looks at insurance claims from about 5,000 adults to see how many stay on the treatment and how regularly they take it. It also tracks how oft…
Sponsor: Novartis Pharmaceuticals • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 17, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Saliva swab may predict concussion recovery time in kids
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study is looking at whether changes in RNA found in saliva can help predict how long concussion symptoms will last in children aged 5 to 21. Researchers will collect saliva samples and track symptoms like dizziness and balance problems. The goal is to better understand recov…
Sponsor: Milton S. Hershey Medical Center • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 17, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Brain study reveals how we learn from experience
Knowledge-focused By invitation onlyThis study looks at how the brain learns from past experiences and uses that knowledge in new situations. Researchers will monitor brain activity in 114 adults with hard-to-treat epilepsy who are already undergoing brain monitoring. The goal is to understand the process of abstra…
Sponsor: Cedars-Sinai Medical Center • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 17, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a simple MRI spot early success in brain cancer treatment?
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study tests whether a special MRI scan, called DSC-MRI, can measure blood flow changes in brain tumors to predict if the drug bevacizumab is working early in treatment. Researchers will scan 146 patients with recurrent glioblastoma before and two weeks after starting the dru…
Sponsor: ECOG-ACRIN Cancer Research Group • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 17, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can wearable sensors and walking tests reliably track nerve damage?
Knowledge-focused OngoingResearchers are checking whether tests of muscle strength, walking, balance, and fine motor skills give consistent results in people with polyneuropathy. About 520 adults with various forms of nerve damage, plus healthy volunteers, take part. Participants complete physical tests,…
Sponsor: Rigshospitalet, Denmark • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 17, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New study hopes to outsmart pancreatic cancer by gathering clues
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study collects health information and test results from 317 people at high risk for pancreatic cancer, including those with cysts, genetic syndromes, or other risk factors. Researchers aim to build a database to find better ways to detect the disease early or prevent it. No …
Sponsor: H. Lee Moffitt Cancer Center and Research Institute • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 17, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New study tracks rare disease SCA7 to uncover clues for future treatments
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study follows 25 people with spinocerebellar ataxia type 7 (SCA7) for up to 5 years to learn how the disease changes vision, coordination, and thinking. Participants will have yearly eye exams, brain scans, and neurological tests. No treatment is given; the goal is to gather…
Sponsor: National Eye Institute (NEI) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 17, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Massive 10-Year study aims to unlock the secrets of teen resilience
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis 10-year study follows 1,500 young people aged 10-24 to learn what makes some more resilient to depression and anxiety than others. Researchers will track lifestyle, brain scans, and mental health over time. No treatments or interventions are given—the goal is simply to obser…
Sponsor: University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 17, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Apple watch could predict brain tumor complications
Knowledge-focused PausedThis study explores whether an Apple Watch can track walking, heart rate, breathing, and sleep in people with glioblastoma, a serious brain cancer. The goal is to see if the watch can detect symptom changes before they become serious, like seizures or blood clots. Twenty-five pat…
Sponsor: Case Comprehensive Cancer Center • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 17, 2026 00:00 UTC
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10-Year depression study aims to unlock personalized treatment clues
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study follows 2,500 people aged 10 and older with depression or bipolar depression over 10 years. Researchers collect data on symptoms, brain scans, genetics, and lifestyle to find patterns that predict how someone will respond to different treatments. No experimental drugs …
Sponsor: University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 17, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Iraq war Veterans' mental health tracked for years in new study
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study follows 817 military personnel who served in Iraq to see how war affects mental health, thinking skills, and daily life over time. Participants complete surveys and in-person tests on mood, stress, and memory. The goal is to learn how conditions like PTSD develop and c…
Sponsor: VA Office of Research and Development • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 16, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a brain scan predict epilepsy after a head injury?
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study looks at 30 people who have had a moderate to severe traumatic brain injury. Researchers use special PET scans to measure inflammation in the brain at two weeks and two months after the injury. The goal is to see if the amount of inflammation is linked to a higher risk…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: University of California, Davis • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 16, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can AI learn to tune spinal cord stimulators?
Knowledge-focused OngoingResearchers are comparing four large language models, ChatGPT-4o, Claude, Grok 3, and Gemini 2.5 Pro, on how well they recommend electrode contact configurations for epidural electrical stimulation in spinal cord injury. The study uses five standardized synthetic scenarios and no…
Sponsor: Istanbul Gelisim University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 16, 2026 00:00 UTC
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VA tests new ways to get women veterans into virtual health programs
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study looks at how to help VA medical centers offer virtual programs that prevent heart disease, diabetes, and depression in women Veterans. Researchers are testing two different support strategies at 20 VA sites to see which works better. The study does not involve patients…
Sponsor: VA Office of Research and Development • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 16, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Blood and brain scans may expose invisible injury after head trauma
Knowledge-focused By invitation onlyResearchers are testing whether certain proteins in the blood and advanced brain scans can detect hidden damage in people with moderate to severe traumatic brain injury. The study enrolls 50 adults and follows them for 3 months, taking blood samples and MRI scans shortly after in…
Sponsor: University of California, San Francisco • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 16, 2026 00:00 UTC
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University health survey aims to uncover hidden struggles of students and staff
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study is a health check for students at Constructor University Bremen and employees at HAW-Hamburg. Researchers will use surveys and interviews to measure loneliness, anxiety, stress, and health habits. The goal is to understand what affects wellbeing and find ways to suppor…
Sponsor: Jacobs University Bremen gGmbH • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 16, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New study tracks Alzheimer's Patients' choices on staying home vs. care facilities
Knowledge-focused CancelledThis study follows 285 older adults with Alzheimer's or mild cognitive impairment to learn how they make decisions about aging in place or moving to long-term care. Researchers will track planning and preferences over time. No treatment or intervention is being tested.
Sponsor: Northwestern University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 16, 2026 00:00 UTC
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One session or two? study tests if combining physical and occupational therapy helps stroke recovery
Knowledge-focused By invitation onlyThis study looks at whether having physical therapy (PT) and occupational therapy (OT) together in one session works as well as having them separately for stroke patients in the hospital. About 567 adults admitted for acute stroke will be randomly assigned to either co-treatment …
Sponsor: Vanderbilt University Medical Center • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 13, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Robotic exoskeletons go home: can daily wear change life after spinal cord injury?
Knowledge-focused By invitation onlyResearchers are observing five people with spinal cord injury who have a personal robotic exoskeleton for walking. The study tracks how often and how long participants use the device at home and in the community over 12 months. It also measures changes in health, bladder and bowe…
Sponsor: Ekso Bionics • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 13, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Police learn new skills to help people with speech challenges
Knowledge-focused By invitation onlyThis study trains police officers and first responders to better communicate with people who have aphasia, a condition that affects speech and understanding. 75 participants from the Madison Police Department will take part for up to 6 months. The goal is to see if training impro…
Sponsor: University of Wisconsin, Madison • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 13, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Shocking bladder problems away? new study explores nerve stimulation for better living
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study uses interviews and focus groups to understand how transcutaneous tibial nerve stimulation (TTNS) impacts quality of life and daily activities in 75 people with neurogenic bladder from spinal cord injuries. Researchers aim to identify key themes about bladder function …
Sponsor: Medstar Health Research Institute • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 13, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New registry tracks SMA in chinese kids to unlock Real-World insights
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study is a registry that collects information on up to 600 children in China with spinal muscular atrophy (SMA). It aims to describe how the disease progresses and how treatments are used in everyday medical practice. The study does not test a new drug but gathers data to be…
Sponsor: Biogen • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 13, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New MRI technique could predict memory loss after brain radiation
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study follows 110 people with brain metastases who are receiving either focused or whole-brain radiation. Researchers use advanced MRI scans and memory tests before treatment and for two years after to see if the scans can predict thinking and memory problems. The goal is to…
Sponsor: University Health Network, Toronto • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 13, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Brain wave test may predict depression treatment success
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study tests whether brain wave (EEG) measurements can predict who will get better from a non-invasive magnetic stimulation treatment for depression called rTMS. Researchers will treat 30 adults with depression using rTMS and compare their EEG patterns before and after treatm…
Sponsor: Florida International University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 13, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Epilepsy's hidden toll on the heart and lungs: a clue to sudden death?
Knowledge-focused OngoingMayo Clinic researchers are studying whether epilepsy changes how the body controls blood pressure, heart rate and breathing, and whether those changes relate to the risk of sudden unexpected death in epilepsy (SUDEP). The study enrolls adults aged 18 to 90 with epilepsy who can …
Sponsor: Mayo Clinic • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 13, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can magnetic pulses unlock memory secrets in early psychosis?
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study uses a noninvasive brain stimulation technique called TMS, combined with brain scans, to understand working memory problems in people with early psychosis. Twenty participants will receive both active and placebo TMS to see how it affects brain activity and memory perf…
Sponsor: Massachusetts General Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 13, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Spinal fluid and blood may reveal how the brain suffers after cardiac arrest
Knowledge-focused OngoingResearchers at Chungnam National University Hospital are studying blood and cerebrospinal fluid from adults who had an out-of-hospital cardiac arrest and received post-resuscitation care. The goal is to map molecular changes over time and see how they relate to the severity of br…
Sponsor: Chungnam National University Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 12, 2026 00:00 UTC
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What happens years after a stroke? finland asks 2,000 survivors
Knowledge-focused By invitation onlyResearchers in Finland are surveying about 2,000 adults who were treated for a stroke between 2020 and 2022 in two regions. The postal questionnaire asks about health, daily functioning, work and income, social inclusion, and experiences with social and health services. The goal …
Sponsor: The Finnish Association of People with Physical Disabilities • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 12, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Ultrasound of calf muscles could reveal who is at risk of falling after stroke
Knowledge-focused OngoingResearchers are studying whether the thickness of two calf muscles, the gastrocnemius and soleus, relates to balance, walking ability, and fear of falling in people with hemiplegia after a stroke. They will use ultrasound to measure muscle thickness on both the weakened and unaff…
Sponsor: Istanbul Physical Medicine Rehabilitation Training and Research Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 12, 2026 00:00 UTC
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100,000 volunteers join digital brain health study to catch dementia early
Knowledge-focused By invitation onlyThis observational study will enroll 100,000 people over age 45 to track early signs of Alzheimer's and Parkinson's using smartphone-based tests, genetic data, and brain scans. Researchers aim to develop better ways to identify who is at risk before symptoms worsen. Participants …
Sponsor: Greece 2021 Committee • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 12, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Hidden brain damage in young sickle cell patients: new study aims to find answers
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study looks at how common strokes and silent brain injuries are in young adults (ages 16-25) with sickle cell anemia, especially in Nigeria where the disease is widespread. Researchers will use brain scans and blood tests to check for damage and identify risk factors like hi…
Sponsor: Vanderbilt University Medical Center • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 11, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can amniotic cell secretions shield nerves in ALS and MS?
Knowledge-focused OngoingResearchers are collecting blood and skin samples from people with ALS, people with MS, and healthy volunteers. They turn skin cells into stem cells and grow them into 3D organoids that mimic the brain and spinal cord. The goal is to see whether secretions from human amniotic mes…
Sponsor: Fondazione Policlinico Universitario Agostino Gemelli IRCCS • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 11, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can the right words boost HPV vaccination? new study tests message strategies
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis completed study tested different messages to see which ones make adults more willing to get the HPV vaccine, which prevents certain cancers. Over 5,300 adults aged 18-45 were randomly assigned to read one of five theory-based messages or a control message. The goal was to fi…
Sponsor: Abramson Cancer Center at Penn Medicine • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 11, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Massive study aims to unlock secrets of childhood nerve and muscle diseases
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis long-term study looks at children and adults with inherited nerve and muscle disorders that start early in life, like muscular dystrophy. Researchers will track symptoms over time and collect genetic samples from affected individuals, their family members, and healthy volunt…
Sponsor: National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 11, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Scientists watch brain tumors transform using advanced imaging
Knowledge-focused PausedThis study tracks a substance called 2-HG in the brains of people with a type of brain cancer (glioma) that has specific gene changes. By using special MRI scans over time, researchers hope to learn how and when these tumors become more aggressive. About 42 adults will have regul…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 10, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Saliva test may predict teen concussion recovery time
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study tracks 750 teens aged 13-18 with mild concussions to see if changes in their saliva can predict how long symptoms last. Researchers will check for persistent symptoms 30 days after injury. The goal is to find biological markers that help doctors personalize recovery pl…
Sponsor: Milton S. Hershey Medical Center • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 10, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Alzheimer's imaging showdown: which tracer is better?
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study compares two different radioactive tracers used in PET scans to measure tau tangles in the brain, a hallmark of Alzheimer's disease. Researchers will scan over 800 participants with either Flortaucipir or MK-6240 to see how well they work over time. The goal is to harm…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Tharick Pascoal • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 10, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Choice or fixed? study tests how to get better data from young cancer patients
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study enrolls 400 adolescents and young adults (ages 18-39) recently diagnosed with various cancers. Participants are randomly assigned to either choose which health-related questions they answer or receive a fixed set of questions. The goal is to see if giving patients a ch…
Early phase 1 • Sponsor: ECOG-ACRIN Cancer Research Group • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 06, 2026 00:00 UTC
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ICU sleep study: does checking patients every hour or every two hours matter?
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study looks at how often nurses should check on people in the ICU after they have had a brain aneurysm treated. The goal is to see if checking every hour versus every two hours affects how well patients sleep. Thirty adults who had a planned aneurysm coiling will take part, …
Sponsor: University of California, San Diego • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 06, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Parkinson's drug may impact gum disease risk
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study looks at whether the Parkinson's drug Levodopa-Benserazide affects gum health and inflammation. Researchers will measure gum health and saliva markers in 136 people, including Parkinson's patients with and without gum disease, and healthy controls. The goal is to under…
Sponsor: Saglik Bilimleri Universitesi • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 06, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New study aims to predict who gets muscle stiffness after stroke
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study follows over 1,000 adults who had their first stroke to see how many develop spasticity—a condition where muscles become stiff or rigid—within the first year. Researchers will monitor participants and create a best-practice guide for doctors to spot and treat this comm…
Sponsor: Ipsen • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 06, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Florida launches brain disease biobank to fuel future discoveries
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study is creating a statewide collection of blood samples and medical information from people with various brain blood vessel diseases, such as stroke and dementia. The goal is to build a resource that scientists can use in future research to better understand and potentiall…
Sponsor: Mayo Clinic • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 05, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Blood's tiny RNA clues could unlock the stroke 'Clock'
Knowledge-focused PausedThis study looks at whether tiny RNA particles called exosomal microRNAs in the blood can act as a 'stroke clock' for people with a severe type of stroke caused by a blocked large artery in the front of the brain. Researchers will compare blood samples from stroke patients to hea…
Sponsor: Virginia Commonwealth University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 05, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Scientists probe the vagus nerve: what happens when It's stimulated?
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study looks at how vagus nerve stimulation (VNS) affects the nervous system, heart, immune system, and metabolism in people who already have a VNS device for epilepsy or depression. Researchers will measure things like nerve activity, blood pressure, and heart rate during di…
Sponsor: University of Minnesota • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 05, 2026 00:00 UTC
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A new roadmap to predict Alzheimer's before memory fails
Knowledge-focused OngoingResearchers are testing whether combining genetic data, blood or brain biomarkers, and detailed thinking and memory tests can better predict who might develop Alzheimer's disease. The study follows 200 adults with either mild memory complaints or early cognitive decline over two …
Sponsor: Fondazione Policlinico Universitario Agostino Gemelli IRCCS • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 05, 2026 00:00 UTC
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A Baby's fidgets may reveal brain health: study tests early warning signs
Knowledge-focused OngoingResearchers are studying the natural fidgety movements of infants to see if these movements can help predict cerebral palsy and other developmental issues. They will follow 350 babies, including healthy full-term infants and those at higher risk due to medical conditions, trackin…
Sponsor: Ann & Robert H Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 05, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can we predict who will have memory issues after brain surgery for Parkinson's?
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study follows 30 people with Parkinson's disease who are scheduled to receive deep brain stimulation (DBS). Researchers will test whether brain scans, thinking tests, and other measures can predict who might experience cognitive decline after surgery. Participants complete t…
Sponsor: Charite University, Berlin, Germany • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 05, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could a spin class recharge the Parkinson's brain?
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study asks whether exercise can improve how the brain produces and uses energy in people with Parkinson's disease. Researchers will scan participants' brains before and after a six-month program of supervised aerobic cycling, comparing them to a group doing stretching or yog…
Sponsor: Pacific Parkinson's Research Centre • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 04, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Which epidural technique best handles a cesarean emergency?
Knowledge-focused By invitation onlyResearchers at Mayo Clinic are reviewing records from 1,500 women who had an epidural for labor pain and then needed a cesarean delivery. They are comparing three epidural placement techniques: traditional epidural, dural puncture epidural (DPE), and combined spinal-epidural (CSE…
Sponsor: Mayo Clinic • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 04, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Watching the brain and body during OCD triggers: a window into the disorder
Knowledge-focused OngoingResearchers at Baylor College of Medicine are studying how brain activity and visible behaviors, like head movements, facial expressions, and voice tone, change during tasks that trigger OCD symptoms. Adults with OCD and healthy volunteers will complete tasks that provoke distres…
Sponsor: Baylor College of Medicine • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 04, 2026 00:00 UTC
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AI may forecast stroke outcomes and guide recovery
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study tests whether artificial intelligence can accurately predict how patients recover after an ischemic stroke. Researchers will enroll 1000 adults from three European hospitals and use standard hospital data plus remote monitoring via a mobile app to train AI models. The …
Sponsor: Fondazione Policlinico Universitario Agostino Gemelli IRCCS • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 04, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Brain scans may predict stroke recovery
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study follows 120 stroke survivors for six months, using brain scans and movement tests to understand why some people develop arm stiffness and weakness. Researchers hope to find early signs that predict recovery, which could guide future rehabilitation. Participants must ha…
Sponsor: Northwestern University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 04, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can brain scans and blood tests reveal the roots of ADHD struggles?
Knowledge-focused OngoingResearchers are investigating whether brain connectivity and blood markers differ between adolescents with ADHD and healthy teens. The study includes 40 teens with ADHD and 40 matched controls, aged 10 to 18. Participants undergo brain imaging, blood tests, and assessments of exe…
Sponsor: Akdeniz University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 04, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Does blue light calm the depressed brain? a scan study investigates
Knowledge-focused OngoingResearchers at the University of Pittsburgh are testing whether brief exposure to blue light, compared with red light, can stabilize emotional brain function in adolescents and young adults with depressive symptoms. Participants undergo brain scans while viewing light, complete a…
Sponsor: University of Pittsburgh • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 04, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a stimulated muscle biopsy untangle two similar nerve and muscle diseases?
Knowledge-focused OngoingResearchers are testing a muscle biopsy method that uses mild electrical stimulation to sample the junction where nerves meet muscle. The goal is to see if this technique helps distinguish between inclusion body myositis and motor neuron disease, which can look alike. The study i…
Sponsor: IRCCS San Raffaele • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 03, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Cord milking may save newborn brains: major trial underway
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study looks at over 3,400 newborns who are not vigorous at birth (between 35 and 42 weeks). Doctors want to see if milking the umbilical cord (pushing blood into the baby) before clamping it leads to fewer cases of brain injury or death compared to clamping the cord right aw…
Sponsor: Nemours Children's Clinic • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 03, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Spain launches nationwide narcolepsy count
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study aims to find out how many people in Spain have been diagnosed with narcolepsy type 1 or type 2, and how many new cases are diagnosed each year. Researchers will review medical records from hospitals across Spain to count patients and understand patterns. No treatment o…
Sponsor: Takeda • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 03, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Bringing mental health care to the doorstep: a new approach for HIV patients
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis trial tests a home-based intervention called Khanya-Ekhaya, delivered by community health workers, to support the mental health of people living with HIV in South Africa. The intervention combines counseling techniques like motivational interviewing and problem-solving thera…
Sponsor: University of Maryland, College Park • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 02, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Smart sensors could revolutionize rett syndrome monitoring
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study tests whether wearable biosensors can accurately track symptoms like heart rate, breathing, sleep, and movement in people with Rett syndrome. Up to 30 participants will use the devices at home for 9 weeks and also undergo one overnight sleep study in the clinic. The go…
Sponsor: Rett Syndrome Research Trust • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 02, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New depression patch put to the skin test
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study compares a new selegiline skin patch to an existing one (EMSAM®) to see how well the skin tolerates it. Researchers will apply both patches to 230 healthy adults and check for irritation or allergic reactions. The goal is to ensure the new patch is safe for the skin be…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Corium Innovations, Inc. • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 02, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Blood test could spot rare nerve tumors years earlier in NF1 patients
Knowledge-focused By invitation onlyThis study is testing whether a blood test (liquid biopsy) can detect a rare but serious nerve tumor called MPNST earlier than current methods in adults with Neurofibromatosis Type 1 (NF1). Researchers will compare the timing of tumor detection by the blood test versus standard i…
Sponsor: David Miller • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 02, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Brain shrinkage as a crystal ball for MS progression?
Knowledge-focused By invitation onlyThis observational study follows about 2,400 people with relapsing-remitting multiple sclerosis (MS) across Germany for up to six years. It asks whether loss of volume in the thalamus—a deep brain region—tracks with worsening disability, measured by the EDSS scale. Using standard…
Sponsor: Jung Diagnostics GmbH • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 02, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Blood test could predict success of online therapy for depression?
Knowledge-focused By invitation onlyThis study investigates whether biological markers can predict how well people with depression or bipolar disorder respond to an online cognitive behavioural therapy program called the Wellbeing Course. Researchers will enroll 200 adults who previously participated in a CAN-BIND …
Sponsor: Centre for Addiction and Mental Health • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 29, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Wearable ECG patch could unlock hidden heart risks
Knowledge-focused By invitation onlyThis study is testing whether a wearable ECG patch, combined with AI analysis, can help doctors identify a wide range of heart conditions and risks from a single recording. The Cor360 system looks at many aspects of heart health at once, such as heart failure, rhythm problems, an…
Sponsor: Peerbridge Health, Inc • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 23, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can tracking 5,000 stroke survivors unlock better recovery?
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study follows 5,000 people who recently had an ischemic stroke or a high-risk transient ischemic attack (TIA, often called a mini-stroke). The goal is to see how well standard post-stroke care works in the real world and to track patients' health and quality of life for up t…
Sponsor: VASCage GmbH • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 22, 2026 00:00 UTC
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AI brain scans may forecast learning challenges in children who had birth oxygen deprivation
Knowledge-focused By invitation onlyThis study looks at children who had hypoxic-ischemic encephalopathy (HIE) at birth, a condition caused by lack of oxygen to the brain. Researchers want to see if combining MRI scans taken shortly after birth with scans taken at school age can better predict cognitive outcomes li…
Sponsor: University College Cork • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 20, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a simple blood test predict Alzheimer's years before symptoms?
Knowledge-focused By invitation onlyThis observational study follows up to 3,000 people who were previously screened for anti-amyloid Alzheimer's prevention trials but did not qualify based on amyloid levels. Over about 6 years, researchers will track changes in blood biomarkers, brain amyloid (via PET imaging), an…
Sponsor: University of Southern California • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 20, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can we predict stroke in young people with narrowed brain arteries?
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study follows 500 adults under 45 who have narrowing of a major brain artery, a condition that can raise stroke risk. Researchers will track participants over time to see how the narrowing progresses and who goes on to have a stroke. The goal is to better understand the natu…
Sponsor: Capital Medical University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 19, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Counting the uncounted: a nationwide look at two rare epilepsies
Knowledge-focused CancelledThis observational study aims to measure how many people in Portugal have Dravet syndrome (DS) or Lennox-Gastaut syndrome (LGS), two rare and severe forms of epilepsy. Researchers will review existing medical records from about three public hospitals to estimate the percentage of…
Sponsor: Takeda • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 19, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could your heart hold the key to Alzheimer's prevention?
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study follows 1,000 adults aged 50 and older to see how the health of their heart and blood vessels relates to early signs of Alzheimer's disease and brain aging. Researchers will use brain scans, memory tests, and blood or spinal fluid samples to look for connections betwee…
Sponsor: Vanderbilt University Medical Center • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 16, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could your brain help unlock Alzheimer's secrets?
Knowledge-focused By invitation onlyThis program collects brain and other tissue samples from adults, including healthy individuals and those with memory disorders, to support research on Alzheimer's disease. Participants are typically enrolled in affiliated studies or approved on a case-by-case basis. The goal is …
Sponsor: University of Wisconsin, Madison • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 16, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Brain scans could unlock the hidden timeline of Alzheimer's
Knowledge-focused By invitation onlyThis study uses PET imaging to measure two key proteins in the brain—amyloid and tau—that are hallmarks of Alzheimer's disease. Researchers will follow 120 participants over five years, including people with normal aging, mild cognitive impairment, and dementia, to see how these …
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Patrick Lao • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 13, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could play be a lifeline for children of war? a major study investigates
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study follows about 2,200 mothers and their children in Cox's Bazar, Bangladesh, including Rohingya refugees and local families. Researchers want to understand how growing up in conflict and displacement affects child development and mental health. They are also looking at w…
Sponsor: New York University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 13, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could a brain disease change behavior years before diagnosis?
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study investigates whether people with neurodegenerative diseases—like Alzheimer's, Parkinson's, or ALS—show changes in behavior, social circumstances, or health before and after their diagnosis. Researchers will compare the records of over 61,000 patients with those of matc…
Sponsor: Kuopio University Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 12, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Unlocking the mystery of persistent pain after breast surgery
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study is looking at why some people develop persistent pain after breast cancer surgery while others do not. Researchers will follow 220 adults undergoing breast cancer surgery, using questionnaires and a pain sensitivity test to identify risk factors. The goal is to find re…
Sponsor: KK Women's and Children's Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 09, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Brain scans may reveal why some kids with cerebral palsy improve with physical therapy
Knowledge-focused By invitation onlyThis study explores why some people with cerebral palsy respond well to gait training while others do not. Researchers will track brain activity and walking ability weekly during an 8-week physical therapy program in 20 participants. The goal is to identify brain patterns that pr…
Sponsor: Father Flanagan's Boys' Home • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 09, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Rewiring the veteran brain: could visual training counteract cognitive decline?
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis pilot study explores whether targeted visual attention training can improve cognitive processing in older veterans, particularly those with a history of mild traumatic brain injury (mTBI). Researchers will use EEG to measure brain wave activity during attention tasks, compar…
Sponsor: University of Alabama at Birmingham • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 09, 2026 00:00 UTC
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A 20-Minute walk: a new way to boost brain health in MS?
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study explores whether a brief, moderate-intensity walk can alter brain function and blood flow in people with multiple sclerosis. Participants will undergo MRI scans before and after either treadmill or overground walking at a brisk pace. The goal is to see if even a single…
Early phase 1 • Sponsor: Kessler Foundation • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 08, 2026 00:03 UTC
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Can teaching couples about money change who calls the shots on having kids?
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis trial tests whether a six-session financial literacy and gender-equality program for married couples in rural India can change how women and men think about reproductive decision-making for younger generations. Researchers ask participants who should have the main say in whe…
Sponsor: Technical University of Munich • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 31, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Blood tests and a new score may forecast brain bleed recovery
Knowledge-focused By invitation onlyThis study tests whether a new scoring system, called PRO-ICH, can accurately predict how well people will recover after a spontaneous brain hemorrhage. Researchers will also check if adding certain blood markers improves the score's accuracy. The goal is to give doctors a reliab…
Sponsor: Germans Trias i Pujol Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 30, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Sleep disorder may hold key to predicting Parkinson's before symptoms start
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study investigates whether a combination of brain MRI scans, sleep recordings, and cognitive tests can track early brain changes in people with idiopathic REM sleep behavior disorder (iRBD), a condition that often precedes Parkinson's disease. Researchers will follow 50 peop…
Sponsor: IRCCS San Raffaele • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 30, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can tracking hospital care for liver patients reduce repeat admissions?
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study follows about 400 adults with liver cirrhosis admitted to internal medicine wards across Italy. Researchers will track how doctors manage hepatic encephalopathy—a brain complication of liver disease—during hospitalization and after discharge. The goal is to identify pr…
Sponsor: Fadoi Foundation, Italy • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 29, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Spotting the warning signs of drug-resistant epilepsy in children
Knowledge-focused PausedThis study follows 375 children with epilepsy to find early clues—from brain wave patterns and clinical features—that may predict which cases become resistant to standard medications. Researchers will use statistical models and machine learning to build a risk profile. The goal i…
Sponsor: Pham Ngoc Thach University of Medicine • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 25, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can mapping a rare Gene's effects pave the way to targeted epilepsy therapies?
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study follows children aged 6 to 21 who have a CNKSR2 gene mutation, which can cause epilepsy, language difficulties, and intellectual disability. Researchers will use brain scans, EEGs, and developmental tests to track how the condition changes over time. The goal is to cre…
Sponsor: University of California, San Francisco • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 25, 2026 00:00 UTC
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PET scans probe link between brain inflammation and Alzheimer's damage
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study uses advanced PET scans to investigate how brain inflammation and tau protein buildup affect synaptic density in people with Alzheimer's disease. Researchers will compare Alzheimer's patients to healthy controls over two years, tracking changes in these brain markers. …
Sponsor: Centre Hospitalier St Anne • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 24, 2026 00:00 UTC