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Connective tissue disorder
MONDO:0003900A disease involving the connective tissue.
Also known as: connective tissue disease, connective tissue disease or disorder, connective tissue diseases, connective tissue disorder, connective tissue disorders, disease of connective tissue, disease or disorder of connective tissue, disease, connective tissue
4637 clinical trials for this condition and its sub-types, 70 tagged with Connective tissue disorder itself.
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Connective tissue neoplasm 1 trial · 2,404 incl. sub-types
13 sub-types
- Bone neoplasm 26 trials · 2,116 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- Fibroblastic neoplasm 0 trials · 210 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- Tumor of adipose tissue 1 trial · 98 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- Chondrosarcoma 39 trials · 44 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- Tenosynovial giant cell tumor 12 trials · 16 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- Chondroma 4 trials Sub-types →
- Cholangiolocellular carcinoma 1 trial
- Solitary fibrous tumor/hemangiopericytoma 1 trial
- Angiomyxoma 0 trials
- Cartilage cancer 0 trials
- Dartoic leiomyoma 0 trials
- Lipofibromatosis-like neural tumor 0 trials
- Scirrhous adenocarcinoma 0 trials
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Rheumatic disorder 90 trials · 1,792 incl. sub-types
30 sub-types
- Rheumatoid arthritis 576 trials · 795 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- Lupus erythematosus 39 trials · 548 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- Scleroderma 47 trials · 305 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- Autoinflammatory syndrome 21 trials · 207 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- Juvenile idiopathic arthritis 107 trials · 115 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- Dermatomyositis 81 trials · 100 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- Polymyalgia rheumatica 30 trials
- Rheumatic fever 16 trials
- Mixed connective tissue disease 15 trials
- Reactive arthritis 6 trials
- Camptodactyly-arthropathy-coxa vara-pericarditis syndrome 4 trials
- Gorham-Stout disease 2 trials
- Sweet syndrome 2 trials
- Palindromic rheumatism 1 trial
- Rheumatic disease of mitral valve 1 trial
- IL10-related early-onset inflammatory bowel disease 0 trials Sub-types →
- LAMA5-related multisystemic syndrome 0 trials
- Reye syndrome 0 trials
- Wissler syndrome 0 trials
- Acroosteolysis dominant type 0 trials
- Chondrocalcinosis 2 0 trials
- Fibroblastic rheumatism 0 trials
- Idiopathic juvenile osteoporosis 0 trials
- Intermittent hydrarthrosis 0 trials
- Interstitial granulomatous dermatitis with arthritis 0 trials
- Isolated sternocostoclavicular hyperostosis 0 trials
- Myalgia-eosinophilia syndrome associated with tryptophan 0 trials
- Progeria-associated arthropathy 0 trials
- Rheumatic pulmonary valve disease 0 trials
- Unexplained long-lasting fever/inflammatory syndrome 0 trials
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Hereditary disorder of connective tissue 0 trials · 1,311 incl. sub-types
88 sub-types
- Systemic lupus erythematosus 516 trials · 522 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- Chronic myelogenous leukemia, BCR-ABL1 positive 211 trials · 253 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- Uterine corpus leiomyoma 104 trials · 109 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- Acquired polycythemia vera 90 trials
- Chondrosarcoma 39 trials · 44 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- Type 2 collagenopathy 0 trials · 39 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- CHILD syndrome 37 trials
- Desmoid tumor 36 trials Sub-types →
- Familial isolated pituitary adenoma 1 trial · 31 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- Inherited acute myeloid leukemia 1 trial · 25 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- Hereditary periodic fever syndrome 5 trials · 24 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- Marfan and Marfan-related disorder 1 trial · 22 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- VEXAS syndrome 18 trials
- Hypermobility spectrum disorder 16 trials
- Peyronie disease 12 trials
- Aicardi-Goutieres syndrome 9 trials Sub-types →
- Autosomal recessive inherited pseudoxanthoma elasticum 7 trials
- Ewing sarcoma of bone 5 trials
- TREX1-related type 1 interferonopathy 0 trials · 5 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- Camptodactyly-arthropathy-coxa vara-pericarditis syndrome 4 trials
- Chronic recurrent multifocal osteomyelitis 3 trials · 4 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- Blau syndrome 3 trials
- Ollier disease 3 trials
- Autoimmune interstitial lung disease-arthritis syndrome 3 trials Sub-types →
- Deficiency of adenosine deaminase 2 3 trials
- Hereditary multiple osteochondromas 3 trials Sub-types →
- Inherited torticollis 3 trials
- Maffucci syndrome 2 trials
- STING-associated vasculopathy with onset in infancy 2 trials
- Familial chilblain lupus 2 trials Sub-types →
- Proteosome-associated autoinflammatory syndrome 2 trials Sub-types →
- Sweet syndrome 2 trials
- ADAR-related type 1 interferonopathy 0 trials · 1 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- Singleton-Merten dysplasia 1 trial Sub-types →
- Arterial tortuosity syndrome 1 trial
- Cherubism 1 trial Sub-types →
- Hyperparathyroidism 2 with jaw tumors 1 trial
- Infantile myofibromatosis 1 trial Sub-types →
- Neonatal severe primary hyperparathyroidism 1 trial
- Ossification of the posterior longitudinal ligament of the spine 1 trial
- EMILIN-1-related connective tissue disease 0 trials
- Ehlers-Danlos syndrome, kyphoscoliotic type 1 0 trials
- IFIH1-related type 1 interferonopathy 0 trials Sub-types →
- IL10-related early-onset inflammatory bowel disease 0 trials Sub-types →
- LAMA5-related multisystemic syndrome 0 trials
- MASS syndrome 0 trials
- Pelger-Huet-like anomaly and episodic fever with abdominal pain 0 trials
- RNASEH2A-related type 1 interferonopathy 0 trials Sub-types →
- RNASEH2B-related type 1 interferonopathy 0 trials Sub-types →
- RNASEH2C-related type 1 interferonopathy 0 trials Sub-types →
- RNU7-1-related type 1 interferonopathy 0 trials Sub-types →
- SAMHD1-related type 1 interferonopathy 0 trials Sub-types →
- Sharpin-related autoinflammatory syndrome 0 trials
- Spondyloenchondrodysplasia with immune dysregulation 0 trials
- X-linked reticulate pigmentary disorder 0 trials
- Acroosteolysis dominant type 0 trials
- Aneurysmal bone cyst 0 trials
- Arterial tortuosity-bone fragility syndrome 0 trials
- Autoinflammation-PLCG2-associated antibody deficiency-immune dysregulation 0 trials
- Autoinflammatory disease, X-linked 0 trials
- Autoinflammatory disease, multisystem, with immune dysregulation, X-linked 0 trials Sub-types →
- Autoinflammatory disease, systemic, with vasculitis 0 trials
- Autoinflammatory syndrome with immunodeficiency 0 trials
- Autoinflammatory syndrome with pyogenic bacterial infection and amylopectinosis 0 trials
- Autoinflammatory syndrome, familial, Behcet-like 0 trials Sub-types →
- Bone fragility with contractures, arterial rupture, and deafness 0 trials
- Brittle cornea syndrome 0 trials Sub-types →
- Chondrocalcinosis 2 0 trials
- Congenital progressive bone marrow failure-B-cell immunodeficiency-skeletal dysplasia syndrome 0 trials
- Diaphyseal medullary stenosis-bone malignancy syndrome 0 trials
- Encephalocraniocutaneous lipomatosis 0 trials
- Familial ossifying fibroma 0 trials
- Hyperparathyroidism 1 0 trials
- Hyperparathyroidism 3 0 trials
- Hyperparathyroidism 4 0 trials
- Idiopathic juvenile osteoporosis 0 trials
- Jugulotympanic paraganglioma 0 trials Sub-types →
- Juvenile hyaline fibromatosis 0 trials
- Linkeropathy 0 trials Sub-types →
- Multiple epiphyseal dysplasia due to collagen 9 anomaly 0 trials Sub-types →
- Multiple symmetric lipomatosis 0 trials Sub-types →
- Neonatal inflammatory skin and bowel disease 0 trials Sub-types →
- Progeroid and marfanoid aspect-lipodystrophy syndrome 0 trials
- Pseudo-TORCH syndrome 2 0 trials
- Psoriasis 14, pustular 0 trials
- Pyogenic arthritis-pyoderma gangrenosum-acne syndrome 0 trials
- Thrombocytopenia 6 0 trials
- Trichohepatoenteric syndrome 0 trials Sub-types →
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Disease of the tendon 126 trials · 192 incl. sub-types
3 sub-types
- Tendinitis 24 trials · 77 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- Tendon sheath disorder 0 trials · 30 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- Tendinosis 17 trials
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Benign connective and soft tissue neoplasm 0 trials · 101 incl. sub-types
5 sub-types
- Bone benign neoplasm 1 trial · 70 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- Benign soft tissue neoplasm 0 trials · 16 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- Benign lipomatous neoplasm 0 trials · 15 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- Benign osteogenic neoplasm 0 trials Sub-types →
- Lipofibromatosis 0 trials
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Fasciitis 7 trials · 97 incl. sub-types
6 sub-types
- Plantar fasciitis 85 trials
- Necrotizing fasciitis 7 trials
- Eosinophilic fasciitis 1 trial
- Ischemic fasciitis 0 trials
- Nodular fasciitis 0 trials Sub-types →
- Proliferative fasciitis 0 trials
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Collagenopathy 3 trials · 42 incl. sub-types
3 sub-types
- Type 2 collagenopathy 0 trials · 39 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- Disseminated eosinophilic collagen disease 0 trials
- Multiple epiphyseal dysplasia due to collagen 9 anomaly 0 trials Sub-types →
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Interstitial cystitis 39 trials
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Periostitis 0 trials · 16 incl. sub-types
2 sub-types
- Alveolar periostitis 16 trials
- Orbital periostitis 0 trials
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Synovitis 15 trials
1 sub-type
- Gonococcal synovitis 0 trials
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Overlapping connective tissue disease 2 trials · 15 incl. sub-types
2 sub-types
- Mixed connective tissue disease 15 trials
- MASS syndrome 0 trials
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Panniculitis 3 trials · 6 incl. sub-types
6 sub-types
- Lipodermatosclerosis 1 trial
- Nodular non-suppurative panniculitis 1 trial
- Panniculitis and localized lipodystrophy 1 trial
- Cytophagic histiocytic panniculitis 0 trials
- Erythema nodosum 0 trials
- Lupus erythematosus panniculitis 0 trials
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Enthesopathy 2 trials · 4 incl. sub-types
5 sub-types
- Enthesitis 2 trials
- Fibular collateral ligament bursitis 0 trials
- Olecranon bursitis 0 trials
- Pes anserinus tendinitis or bursitis 0 trials
- Tibial collateral ligament bursitis 0 trials
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Ochronosis disorder 1 trial
1 sub-type
- Exogenous ochronosis 0 trials
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Ainhum 0 trials
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Interstitial keratitis 0 trials
1 sub-type
- Diffuse interstitial keratitis 0 trials
Most studied deeper sub-types
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One-Time gene therapy aims to halt sanfilippo syndrome
Cure Not yet recruitingResearchers test a one-time gene therapy infusion in children and adults with Sanfilippo syndrome (MPS IIIB), a rare inherited disease that damages the brain and body. The therapy delivers a working copy of the NAGLU gene to help the body make an enzyme that is missing or faulty.…
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: NeuroGT • Aim: Cure
Last updated Sep 16, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a single infusion of reprogrammed immune cells quiet lupus kidney disease?
Cure Not yet recruitingThis phase 2 trial is testing whether a single infusion of a patient's own genetically modified immune cells, called C-CAR168, can safely and effectively treat lupus nephritis that has not responded to standard therapies. The cells are designed to target and eliminate specific im…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: AbelZeta Inc. • Aim: Cure
Last updated Sep 12, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could bone marrow from deceased donors cure blood cancers?
Cure Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether bone marrow from deceased donors can be used to treat people with blood cancers like leukemia and lymphoma. Participants receive a transplant of cryopreserved marrow from a deceased donor or standard cells from a living donor. The goal is to see if the de…
Sponsor: Ossium Health, Inc. • Aim: Cure
Last updated Sep 12, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a single CAR-T infusion reset the immune system and stop lupus kidney damage?
Cure Not yet recruitingThis early-phase trial tests whether a single infusion of CD19 CAR-T cells, called TranspoCART19, is safe and can push severe lupus nephritis into remission. Lupus nephritis is a serious kidney complication of lupus that often resists standard treatments. Ten adults with refracto…
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: Instituto de Investigación Sanitaria de la Fundación Jiménez Díaz • Aim: Cure
Last updated Sep 04, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a One-Time cell therapy reset the immune system in autoimmune disease?
Cure Not yet recruitingThis trial is testing an experimental treatment called CRT-402 for people with severe autoimmune diseases like lupus, scleroderma, and myositis that haven't improved with standard therapies. CRT-402 is a type of CAR-T cell therapy given by infusion that aims to deplete certain im…
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: Myeloid Therapeutics • Aim: Cure
Last updated Aug 23, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a new drug combo make stem cell transplants safer for frail AML patients?
Cure Not yet recruitingThis trial is testing whether a new conditioning regimen, called VABu, can improve outcomes for adults with acute myeloid leukemia (AML) who are in first remission but are too frail for standard transplant prep. The regimen combines venetoclax, azacitidine (or decitabine), and bu…
Sponsor: The First Affiliated Hospital of Soochow University • Aim: Cure
Last updated Aug 21, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a new drug combo reset the immune system to beat relapsed leukemia?
Cure Not yet recruitingThis trial tests whether a combination of sonrotoclax, cladribine, and cytarabine, followed by a stem cell transplant, can improve survival in adults with relapsed or refractory acute myeloid leukemia (AML). Participants receive the chemotherapy regimen, then undergo an allogenei…
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: Institute of Hematology & Blood Diseases Hospital, China • Aim: Cure
Last updated Aug 13, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a pill and injection combo beat AML without harsh chemo?
Cure Not yet recruitingThis trial tests a combination of two drugs, azacitidine and venetoclax, as the first treatment for young, fit adults (ages 18-50) with newly diagnosed acute myeloid leukemia (AML). The goal is to see how many patients achieve complete remission after one or two cycles of this th…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Pakistan Blood and Marrow Transplant (PBMT) Group • Aim: Cure
Last updated Aug 07, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a poison become a cure? arsenic trioxide put to the test in blood cancer transplant
Cure Not yet recruitingThis early-phase trial tests whether adding arsenic trioxide to a standard stem cell transplant can prevent the cancer from coming back in people with high-risk acute myeloid leukemia (AML) or myelodysplastic syndrome (MDS). The study enrolls about 20 patients whose cancers have …
Phase 1 • Sponsor: University of Michigan Rogel Cancer Center • Aim: Cure
Last updated Aug 01, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a liposomal chemo combo outsmart tough leukemias?
Cure Not yet recruitingThis phase 3 trial compares two drug combinations for adults with a high-risk form of myelodysplastic syndrome (MDS-IB2) or newly diagnosed acute myeloid leukemia (AML) that is either secondary to prior treatment or occurs in older age. One group receives a standard regimen of az…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: Ruijin Hospital • Aim: Cure
Last updated Jul 31, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a fourth drug tip the scales against an aggressive leukemia?
Cure Not yet recruitingThis trial is testing whether adding venetoclax to standard intensive chemotherapy plus midostaurin can improve outcomes for adults with a type of acute myeloid leukemia that has a FLT3 mutation. The study enrolls people aged 18 to 70 with newly diagnosed disease who are healthy …
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: University Hospital, Bordeaux • Aim: Cure
Last updated Jul 26, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a liposomal drug combo improve AML treatment for older adults?
Disease control Not yet recruitingResearchers are testing a three-drug regimen called VAM for older or unfit adults with newly diagnosed acute myeloid leukemia (AML). The regimen combines liposomal mitoxantrone, azacitidine, and venetoclax. The trial aims to find the safest and most tolerable dose of liposomal mi…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Institute of Hematology & Blood Diseases Hospital, China • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 20, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can rituximab infusions keep scleroderma lungs stable?
Disease control Not yet recruitingResearchers test whether rituximab helps maintain lung function in adults with systemic sclerosis and interstitial lung disease whose disease has stabilized after initial rituximab treatment. Participants receive rituximab or placebo infusions at months 0, 6, and 12. The main mea…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Assistance Publique - Hôpitaux de Paris • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 20, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Engineered immune cells take on Hard-to-Treat scleroderma in landmark trial
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether a one-time infusion of specially engineered immune cells (CAR T cells) can improve lung function and skin hardening better than current treatments for people with active systemic sclerosis, a rare autoimmune disease. About 92 adults with lung involvement …
Phase 3 • Sponsor: Juno Therapeutics, Inc., a Bristol-Myers Squibb Company • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 20, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New pill-chemo combo takes on hard-to-treat cancers
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study tests a new drug called SX-682 (a tablet) combined with the chemotherapy docetaxel in people whose head/neck, salivary gland, or prostate cancer has spread or returned after treatment. The goal is to find the right dose and see if the combination shrinks tumors. About …
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 20, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a single infusion tame tough lupus?
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis early-stage trial is testing an experimental drug called SNC116 in people with refractory systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE), a form of lupus that hasn't improved with standard treatments. The study aims to see if a single intravenous infusion of SNC116 is safe and tolerable…
Early phase 1 • Sponsor: The Affiliated Nanjing Drum Tower Hospital of Nanjing University Medical School • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 20, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Head-to-Head: which JAK inhibitor wins for myelofibrosis patients with low blood counts?
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study compares two FDA-approved drugs, momelotinib and ruxolitinib, in people with myelofibrosis who also have low blood cell counts. The main goal is to see which drug does a better job at shrinking the spleen and reducing the need for blood transfusions. About 268 particip…
Phase 4 • Sponsor: SWOG Cancer Research Network • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 19, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Apps and wearables join forces to tackle psoriatic arthritis
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study tests a digital health program designed to support people with psoriatic arthritis in managing their condition. Participants use a mobile app for symptom tracking and lifestyle tips, plus tools for sleep, stress, and physical activity, along with a smartwatch. The goal…
Sponsor: Sociedade Portuguesa de Reumatologia • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 18, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a new pill ease muscle weakness in myositis?
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis phase III trial tests whether the oral drug nerandomilast can improve symptoms of idiopathic inflammatory myopathies, a group of rare autoimmune diseases that cause muscle weakness and inflammation. Adults with active myositis are randomly assigned to take nerandomilast or a…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: Boehringer Ingelheim • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 18, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can Pre-Surgery chemo boost outcomes in High-Risk Soft-Tissue sarcoma?
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis phase 3 trial compares adding doxorubicin and ifosfamide (AIM chemotherapy) before standard treatment with pembrolizumab, radiation therapy, and surgery versus standard treatment alone in patients with high-risk soft-tissue sarcomas that can be removed by surgery. Participan…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 18, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a new drug boost chemotherapy against rare sarcomas?
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis trial tests whether adding an experimental drug called DT-7012 to standard chemotherapy (doxorubicin) helps people with advanced soft tissue sarcoma, specifically two subtypes: undifferentiated pleomorphic sarcoma and dedifferentiated liposarcoma. Participants receive either…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Gustave Roussy, Cancer Campus, Grand Paris • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 17, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a single drug tame multiple autoimmune diseases?
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis trial tests an experimental drug called PF-08154225 in people with autoimmune diseases like lupus, rheumatoid arthritis, myositis, or scleroderma. The drug aims to calm the immune system, which mistakenly attacks healthy cells in these conditions. Participants receive the dr…
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: Pfizer • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 16, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Triple attack on aggressive sarcoma: can radiation, immunotherapy, and chemo shrink tumors before surgery?
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis phase 2 trial tests a three-part treatment for people with high-risk undifferentiated pleomorphic sarcoma (UPS), a rare cancer of soft tissue. Participants receive focused radiation (SBRT), the immunotherapy drug toripalimab, and a lower dose of the chemotherapy drug liposom…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Tianjin Medical University Cancer Institute and Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 16, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Leukemia combo shot and pill shows promise in early trial
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis Phase 2 trial tests a combination of two drugs—blinatumomab (given as a shot under the skin) and olverembatinib (a pill)—in 60 adults with Philadelphia chromosome-positive acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL). The goal is to see if this combo can control the disease safely. Pa…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: M.D. Anderson Cancer Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 16, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a pill replace steroids for lupus flares?
Disease control Not yet recruitingResearchers are testing whether ivarmacitinib, an oral drug, works as well as prednisone for controlling arthritis and rash in adults with mild-to-moderate lupus. About 294 participants receive either ivarmacitinib or prednisone for 24 weeks. The goal is to see if ivarmacitinib c…
Phase 2/3 • Sponsor: Chinese SLE Treatment And Research Group • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 13, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Heart risk in rheumatoid arthritis: could a blood vessel drug help?
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis trial tests whether adding nicorandil, a drug that widens blood vessels, to standard rheumatoid arthritis (RA) treatment can reduce the buildup of plaque in arteries. People with RA have a higher risk of atherosclerosis, which can lead to heart attacks and strokes. Researche…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: Tanta University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 13, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Off-the-Shelf immune cells take aim at Hard-to-Treat leukemia
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis early-phase trial is testing an experimental therapy called GT737 for adults with acute myeloid leukemia (AML) that has come back or not responded to standard treatment. GT737 uses specially engineered immune cells (iNKT cells) that are made in large batches and can be given…
Early phase 1 • Sponsor: Grit Biotechnology • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 13, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New hope for AML patients: experimental drug IPN60340 enters key trial
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether adding the experimental drug IPN60340 to standard medicines (azacitidine and venetoclax) helps more people with newly diagnosed acute myeloid leukemia (AML) achieve complete remission. About 450 adults who cannot have intensive chemotherapy will take part…
Phase 2/3 • Sponsor: Ipsen • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 12, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can an old malaria drug make resistant leukemia vulnerable again?
Disease control Not yet recruitingResearchers are testing whether adding hydroxychloroquine to oral decitabine and venetoclax helps adults with acute myeloid leukemia (AML) that has relapsed or stopped responding to similar treatment. The study enrolls about 18 people with relapsed or refractory AML, or newly dia…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 12, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New Three-Drug cocktail aims to beat aggressive leukemia
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study tests a new combination of three drugs—revumenib, azacitidine, and venetoclax—in people newly diagnosed with a specific, hard-to-treat leukemia called KMT2A-rearranged AML. The goal is to see if this cocktail can help more patients achieve remission with fewer side eff…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: UNC Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 12, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a stronger radiation dose fix hormone overload?
Disease control Not yet recruitingResearchers are testing whether a higher dose of proton beam therapy can normalise hormone levels better than standard radiotherapy in people with functioning pituitary tumours, including acromegaly and Cushing's disease. Participants receive about six weeks of either standard-do…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: University College, London • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 12, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a targeted drug boost stem cell transplants for leukemia?
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis phase II trial tests whether adding venetoclax to standard chemotherapy and stem cell transplant, followed by venetoclax maintenance, helps adults with acute myeloid leukemia (AML) stay in remission longer. About 244 participants will receive either venetoclax or a placebo a…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 11, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug cocktail aims to wipe out Hard-to-Treat leukemia and MDS
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis phase 2 trial tests whether adding olutasidenib to standard treatments helps people with IDH1-mutated acute myeloid leukemia (AML) or myelodysplastic syndrome (MDS). For AML, the standard is a chemotherapy pill plus venetoclax; for higher-risk MDS, it's the chemotherapy pill…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 11, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug aims at CD123 to fight Hard-to-Treat blood cancers
Disease control Not yet recruitingResearchers are testing an experimental drug called ORM-1153 in adults whose acute myeloid leukemia (AML) or other blood cancer has returned or stopped responding to treatment. The drug targets CD123, a protein found on the surface of these cancer cells. Participants receive ORM-…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Orum Therapeutics USA, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 11, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Oxygen chamber therapy put to the test for dozens of diseases
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study will test hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBOT) — breathing pure oxygen in a pressurized chamber — for over 30 conditions, including long COVID, Crohn's disease, frostbite, and multiple sclerosis. Researchers will track 100 patients to see if HBOT improves their quality of …
Phase 4 • Sponsor: Jay C. Buckey Jr. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 11, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can inhaled cell vesicles soothe damaged lungs in autoimmune disease?
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis early-phase trial tests a nebulized therapy called UC-EVs, derived from human umbilical cord cells, in adults with immune-mediated inflammatory diseases (such as IgG4-related disease or systemic sclerosis) that affect the lungs. Participants inhale the vesicles daily for 7 d…
Early phase 1 • Sponsor: Qiubai Li • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 10, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Head-to-Head: which drug combo tames psoriatic arthritis better?
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study compares two treatment combinations for adults with psoriatic arthritis who did not get enough relief from methotrexate alone. One group will receive apremilast plus methotrexate, the other adalimumab plus methotrexate. Researchers will measure joint and skin disease a…
Sponsor: Tanta University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 10, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a tailored drug combo improve early response in chronic myeloid leukemia?
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis phase II trial tests asciminib as the first treatment for adults newly diagnosed with chronic myeloid leukemia in chronic phase. Patients with unfavorable risk factors also receive dasatinib starting four weeks later. The study measures how many patients achieve a major mole…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Prof. Dr. med. Andreas Hochhaus • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 06, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can one pill tame four autoimmune diseases? a Long-Term trial puts it to the test
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis trial gives deucravacitinib, an oral drug that calms the immune system, to adults with lupus or Sjögren's disease and to children with psoriasis or psoriatic arthritis. Participants join after finishing an earlier study of the same drug, and the goal is to see how safe and t…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: Bristol-Myers Squibb • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 05, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a nerve pain drug calm the bladder?
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis trial tests whether adding the drug mirogabalin to a structured educational and behavioral program improves symptoms for adults with interstitial cystitis or bladder pain syndrome. Participants receive either the behavioral program alone or the program plus mirogabalin for 1…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Beijing Tiantan Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 05, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a menin-blocking drug outsmart stubborn leukemia?
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis trial is testing an experimental drug called S243249, which blocks a protein called menin, in people whose acute leukemia has come back or not responded to standard treatment. The study focuses on patients with specific genetic changes (KMT2A or NUP98 translocations, or NPM1…
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: Servier • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 05, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New trial aims to find best treatment for lung complication in rheumatoid arthritis
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis 52-week study will compare three drugs—tocilizumab, telitacicept, and methotrexate—in 204 people with rheumatoid arthritis who also have interstitial lung disease. The main goal is to see which drug best improves lung function. Participants will continue their usual arthriti…
Phase 4 • Sponsor: Chinese SLE Treatment And Research Group • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 05, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could CAR-T cells tame autoimmune diseases? early safety trial launches
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis early-stage study tests whether a single infusion of a patient's own modified immune cells (CAR-T cells) is safe for people with severe autoimmune diseases like lupus, rheumatoid arthritis, or scleroderma that haven't improved with standard treatments. Only 6 adults aged 18-…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Gustave Roussy, Cancer Campus, Grand Paris • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 04, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can radiofrequency energy heal a painful shoulder tendon?
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis trial tests whether TECAR therapy, which uses capacitive and resistive energy to heat deep tissues, can improve tendon thickness, reduce pain, and restore shoulder movement in people with supraspinatus tendinitis. Researchers will compare TECAR therapy to conventional physio…
Sponsor: Cairo University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 03, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can sound waves dissolve fatty lumps without big scars?
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis trial tests whether a device called CUSA can remove lipomas, which are common benign fatty lumps under the skin, using a minimally invasive approach. Researchers plan to enroll 30 adults with lipomas larger than 1 cm on the trunk, limbs, or neck. The goal is to see if CUSA c…
Sponsor: Chinese PLA General Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 03, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Experimental drug aims to improve breathing in lung sarcoidosis
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study tests an investigational drug called XTMAB-16 in people with pulmonary sarcoidosis, a condition that causes inflammation and scarring in the lungs. The trial aims to see if the drug can improve lung function (measured by forced vital capacity) and quality of life. Part…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Xentria, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 02, 2026 00:00 UTC
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A new approach to protect young hearts from lupus complications
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether adding a health navigator to pediatric lupus care teams helps more children receive recommended blood pressure checks and treatments. The trial involves 16 pediatric lupus clinics, which will be randomly assigned to different implementation strategies. Re…
Sponsor: Boston Children's Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 30, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a hormone mimic curb the need for bloodletting in a blood cancer?
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis trial tests whether rusfertide, a synthetic version of the hormone hepcidin, can help people with polycythemia vera—a condition where the bone marrow makes too many red blood cells—by lowering iron availability and keeping red blood cell counts in check. The study enrolls Ch…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Takeda • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 30, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Engineered immune cells take aim at stubborn leukemia
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis phase 1 trial tests a new type of immunotherapy called universal CAR T cells in people with acute myeloid leukemia (AML) that has come back or not responded to treatment. The cells are engineered to recognize and attack leukemia cells by targeting four different proteins (CL…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Shenzhen Geno-Immune Medical Institute • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 29, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a new drug combo outperform standard care for a tough blood cancer?
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis trial is testing whether adding the drug venetoclax to different chemotherapy regimens can improve outcomes for people newly diagnosed with acute myeloid leukemia (AML). It compares three experimental combinations against the standard treatment in 320 patients aged 14 and ol…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Institute of Hematology & Blood Diseases Hospital, China • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 28, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Engineered immune cells take on Hard-to-Treat sarcomas
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis early-stage trial is testing a combination of specially engineered immune cells (CAR T cells) and a vaccine for people with sarcoma that has come back or spread. The goal is to see if the treatment is safe and can help shrink tumors. About 20 participants will receive the th…
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: Shenzhen Geno-Immune Medical Institute • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 28, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Engineered immune cells take on tough leukemia
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis early-phase trial tests a new type of cell therapy for people with relapsed or refractory acute myeloid leukemia (AML). The treatment uses a patient's own immune cells, engineered to recognize six different targets on leukemia cells. The study aims to see if this approach is…
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: Shenzhen Geno-Immune Medical Institute • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 28, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New universal CAR t therapy targets tough blood cancers
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis early-stage trial tests a new type of immune cell therapy (called universal CAR T cells) for people with certain blood cancers, including T-cell leukemia and lymphoma. The therapy targets a protein called CD7 found on cancer cells. The study will check if the treatment is sa…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Shenzhen Geno-Immune Medical Institute • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 28, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Engineered immune cells take aim at stubborn blood cancers
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study tests a new type of immunotherapy called CAR-T cells that are designed to recognize and attack cancer cells carrying a protein called CD7. It includes people with several blood cancers, such as T-cell acute lymphoblastic leukemia and acute myeloid leukemia. The goal is…
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: Shenzhen Geno-Immune Medical Institute • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 28, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Engineered immune cells take on Hard-to-Treat sarcomas
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis trial tests a 4th-generation safety-engineered CAR T cell therapy for people with relapsed or late-stage sarcomas, including osteosarcoma and Ewing sarcoma. Participants receive a single infusion of these immune cells designed to target and attack sarcoma cells. The study ai…
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: Shenzhen Geno-Immune Medical Institute • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 28, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New pill combo aims to tame tough leukemia
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study tests an oral chemotherapy drug, cladribine, combined with two other drugs (low-dose cytarabine and venetoclax) in people with acute myeloid leukemia (AML). The first part finds the safest dose; the second part checks if that dose helps control the disease. About 58 ad…
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: M.D. Anderson Cancer Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 27, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can engineered immune cells tame autoimmune diseases?
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis trial is testing an experimental therapy called CTA313, which uses engineered immune cells (CAR T cells) to potentially reset the immune system in people with active autoimmune diseases. The study will include adults aged 18 to 75 with systemic lupus erythematosus, progressi…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Imviva Bio • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 26, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a cream heal painful skin ulcers without pills?
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis phase 2 trial tests whether a topical cream containing ruxolitinib (OPZELURA) can completely heal painful ulcers in adults with pyoderma gangrenosum, a chronic inflammatory skin condition. About 12 participants will apply the cream twice daily for 24 weeks while continuing s…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Oregon Health and Science University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 26, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a new drug take on multiple tough cancers?
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis early-stage trial tests an investigational drug called CBX-663 in adults with certain advanced cancers that have not responded to standard treatment or have returned. The study includes people with blood cancers (like AML, MDS, or CMML), advanced solid tumors, or a type of b…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Crossbow Therapeutics, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 23, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a new pill quiet the inflammation of rheumatoid arthritis?
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis trial is testing an experimental drug called PTC844 in people with active rheumatoid arthritis, a condition where the immune system attacks the joints, causing pain and swelling. The study aims to see if PTC844 is safe, how it moves through the body, and whether it can reduc…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: PTC Therapeutics • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 23, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a new pill outsmart resistant leukemia?
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis early-stage trial is testing an experimental drug called monzosertib in adults with acute myeloid leukemia (AML) or high-risk myelodysplastic syndrome (MDS) that has returned or not responded to standard treatment. The main goal is to find a safe and recommended dose of monz…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: M.D. Anderson Cancer Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 23, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a new shoulder implant restore arm function where others fail?
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study is following people who receive a Tornier Perform™ Reversed MonoPost shoulder replacement to see how well it works and how safe it is. The implant is designed for patients with severe shoulder damage, such as from arthritis, fractures, or failed previous surgeries. Res…
Sponsor: Stryker Trauma and Extremities • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 23, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug cocktail aims to tame tough leukemias
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study tests a combination of seven drugs (including asciminib and venetoclax) in 30 adults with advanced chronic myeloid leukemia or Philadelphia chromosome-positive acute myeloid leukemia. The first phase checks safety, and the second phase sees if the combo helps control t…
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: M.D. Anderson Cancer Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 21, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a new combo drug tame childhood leukemia that Won't quit?
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis trial is investigating whether a new drug called sonrotoclax, when combined with other anti-cancer medicines, is safe and effective for children and adolescents with acute myeloid leukemia (AML) or B-cell acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL) that has returned or not responded …
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: BeOne Medicines • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 20, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can an existing skin drug heal rare, painful wounds?
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether bimekizumab, a drug already approved for other skin conditions, can help heal wounds in people with pyoderma gangrenosum (PG), a rare and painful skin disorder. Adults with PG will receive injections of bimekizumab every few weeks for 24 weeks. The main g…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Oregon Health and Science University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 19, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a Double-Wall bag stop leaks during keyhole fibroid surgery?
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis trial tests whether the LapBox Manual Containment System, a double-wall bag used during laparoscopic surgery, can prevent leaks when removing uterine fibroids. About 30 women having laparoscopic hysterectomy or myomectomy will use the device, and surgeons will check for any …
Sponsor: University of Wisconsin, Madison • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 19, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could a painless microneedle pad ease Raynaud's in scleroderma?
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis Phase 3 trial is testing whether a microneedle pad delivering botulinum toxin A can improve symptoms of Raynaud's phenomenon and digital ulcers in people with systemic sclerosis. The study compares the microneedle treatment to a placebo, measuring changes in finger temperatu…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: Khon Kaen University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 19, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a common drug boost Chemo's power against Hard-to-Treat leukemia?
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis trial is testing whether adding hydroxyurea to a standard chemotherapy combination can improve outcomes for adults with acute myeloid leukemia (AML) that has returned or not responded to treatment. The study is conducted in two parts: first to find the safest dose of hydroxy…
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: Christer C Nilsson • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 19, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can umbilical cord blood keep leukemia at bay in older patients?
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis phase 3 trial is testing whether adding an umbilical cord blood infusion to standard consolidation chemotherapy can help older adults with intermediate- or high-risk acute myeloid leukemia (AML) stay free of relapse. About 132 patients aged 60 to 80 who achieved remission af…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 14, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can an experimental drug stop polyps from coming back in a rare inherited condition?
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis phase 1b trial tests an experimental drug called ST316 in adults with familial adenomatous polyposis (FAP) who have already had their colon removed but still develop new polyps. The study aims to see if ST316 is safe and can reduce the number and size of polyps that grow bac…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Sapience Therapeutics • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 14, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could a single injection reprogram immune cells to tame lupus and scleroderma?
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis early study tests a new drug called HN2302, which aims to create CAR-T cells inside the body to target and control autoimmune diseases like lupus and scleroderma. The trial will enroll 12 adults to check safety and see if the treatment works. It is a first step, so results w…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Shenzhen MagicRNA Biotechnology Co., Ltd • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 14, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a new antibody tame lupus flares?
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis trial tests whether an experimental drug called ESG206 can safely reduce disease activity in adults with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE). Participants will receive either ESG206 or a placebo, and researchers will measure how many achieve a meaningful improvement in lupus …
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Shanghai Escugen Biotechnology Co., Ltd • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 14, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can donor immune cells tame stem cell transplant risks?
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis trial tests whether an experimental cell therapy called agenT-797 is safe for people receiving a stem cell transplant for blood cancers like leukemia or myelodysplastic syndrome. Participants get an infusion of agenT-797 about a week after their transplant. The main goal is …
Phase 1 • Sponsor: University of Wisconsin, Madison • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 13, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New hope for young adults with CML: asciminib under Real-World scrutiny
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study looks at how well the drug asciminib works and how safe it is for young adults with chronic myeloid leukemia (CML) in the Gulf region. Researchers will collect information from medical records of about 80 people aged 18 and older who have taken asciminib. The main goal…
Sponsor: Novartis Pharmaceuticals • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 12, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a Triple-Drug combo outsmart resistant leukemia?
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis trial tests whether adding gilteritinib to the standard drugs azacitidine and venetoclax can help adults with a type of acute myeloid leukemia (AML) that has returned or stopped responding to prior treatment. Participants receive the three-drug combination in repeated 28-day…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Florian Kuchenbauer • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 12, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a new daily pill shrink the spleen and ease myelofibrosis symptoms?
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis phase 2 trial is testing whether an oral drug called flonoltinib maleate can help adults with myelofibrosis, a rare bone marrow disorder that often causes an enlarged spleen and severe symptoms. The study compares three different daily doses (50 mg, 75 mg, and 100 mg) to see…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Chengdu Zenitar Biomedical Technology Co., Ltd • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 12, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a One-Two punch shrink fibroids better?
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis trial tests whether adding a chemical injection to microwave ablation improves treatment for uterine fibroids, common non-cancerous tumors that can cause heavy bleeding and pain. Microwave ablation uses heat to destroy fibroid tissue, but blood flow can cool the area and red…
Sponsor: Peking University Aerospace Center Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 12, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a new antibody help lupus patients ditch steroids?
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis trial is testing whether anifrolumab, an experimental antibody, can help Chinese adults with moderate-to-severe systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) achieve remission. Participants receive anifrolumab infusions over 52 weeks alongside standard care, with a focus on safely redu…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: AstraZeneca • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 09, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could a single injection tame lupus and Sjögren's?
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis early-stage trial is evaluating an investigational drug called QLS2404, given as an injection, to see if it is safe and tolerable. The study first tests single doses in healthy volunteers, then moves to multiple doses in people with systemic lupus erythematosus or primary Sj…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Qilu Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 09, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a simple phone call speed up tooth extraction recovery?
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis trial tests whether extra follow-up—via phone calls, digital messages, or both—helps people recover better after a tooth extraction. Adults having a tooth pulled will get standard instructions, and some will also receive structured phone or digital check-ins during the first…
Sponsor: King Saud University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 09, 2026 00:00 UTC
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A drug after transplant may stop scleroderma from coming back
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis pilot trial tests whether giving the immunosuppressant drug mycophenolate mofetil (MMF) for six months after a stem cell transplant can prevent systemic sclerosis from relapsing. Six adults with scleroderma who are undergoing a stem cell transplant will take MMF starting 90 …
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Ottawa Hospital Research Institute • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 09, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a nerve pain drug boost bladder pain relief?
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis trial is testing whether adding the nerve pain medication pregabalin to a structured educational and behavioral program can better ease the symptoms of bladder pain syndrome (also called interstitial cystitis) than the program alone. Adults with this condition will be random…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Beijing Tiantan Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 09, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a 'Universal' cancer target outsmart resistant blood cancers?
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis early-phase trial is testing an experimental drug called VTRU200 in people with certain blood cancers that have returned or not responded to standard treatments, including acute myeloid leukemia, high-risk myelodysplastic syndromes, and diffuse large B-cell lymphoma after CA…
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: Vitruviae • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 08, 2026 00:03 UTC
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Can a new injection tame lupus when standard care fails?
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis early-phase trial is testing an investigational drug called ACG102, given by intravenous infusion, in people with refractory active systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) — a form of lupus that has not responded well to standard treatments. The main goals are to check the drug's…
Early phase 1 • Sponsor: Union Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 08, 2026 00:03 UTC
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Can a new pill tame rheumatoid arthritis when standard drugs fail?
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis trial is testing an experimental drug called TLL-018 in adults with moderate-to-severe rheumatoid arthritis who haven't responded well to or couldn't tolerate standard treatments. Participants will receive either TLL-018 or a placebo for a period, and the study will measure …
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Hangzhou Highlightll Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 08, 2026 00:03 UTC
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Body's own fat may offer new hope for chronic tendon pain
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis trial tests whether a one-time injection of a person's own concentrated fat can reduce pain and improve function in adults with chronic tendinopathy—tendon pain lasting more than three months that hasn't improved with usual treatments. Participants undergo a same-day procedu…
Sponsor: Weill Medical College of Cornell University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 08, 2026 00:03 UTC
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Can a new drug tame VEXAS syndrome and cut steroid dependence?
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis phase 2 trial is testing whether an investigational drug called arumakimig can improve symptoms of VEXAS syndrome, a rare genetic autoinflammatory condition. The study will compare arumakimig against a placebo in about 120 adults with VEXAS, with the goal of seeing if the dr…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Novartis Pharmaceuticals • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 08, 2026 00:03 UTC
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Old drug, new hope: mercaptopurine tested against rare cancer syndrome
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis trial tests the drug mercaptopurine in people with hereditary leiomyomatosis and renal cell carcinoma (HLRCC), a rare genetic condition that raises the risk of skin, uterine, and kidney tumors. The study aims to find the safest dose and see if the drug can shrink kidney canc…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Jonsson Comprehensive Cancer Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 08, 2026 00:03 UTC
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Can a single injection curb blood loss in fibroid surgery?
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis trial tests whether injecting a diluted solution of terlipressin, a drug that narrows blood vessels, under the outer layer of a uterine fibroid before removal can reduce blood loss during myomectomy surgery. Women scheduled for myomectomy will be randomly assigned to receive…
Sponsor: Sevil Cankaya • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 07, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could a common blood thinner shield psoriasis Patients' arteries?
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis trial tests whether antiplatelet medications, specifically clopidogrel and aspirin, can reduce inflammation in the blood vessels of people with psoriasis or psoriatic arthritis. Participants take each drug or a placebo for four weeks, and researchers measure changes in infla…
Phase 4 • Sponsor: NYU Langone Health • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 07, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New immunotherapy targets rare cancers by harnessing the Body's immune system
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis phase 2 trial tests a new drug called brenetafusp (IMC-F106C) in people with rare cancers—synovial sarcoma and myxoid liposarcoma—that have spread or cannot be surgically removed. The drug is a type of immunotherapy designed to guide the body's immune cells to attack cancer …
Phase 2 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 07, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a new pill ease the hardening skin of systemic sclerosis?
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis phase II trial is testing an experimental tablet called TollB-001 in adults with systemic sclerosis, a rare autoimmune disease that causes skin thickening and can affect internal organs. The study aims to see whether the drug can improve skin symptoms and overall well-being …
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Toll Biotech Co. Ltd. (Beijing) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 06, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a Patient's own immune cells fight advanced sarcoma?
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis phase 2 trial is testing whether lifileucel, a therapy made from a patient's own tumor-infiltrating lymphocytes (immune cells), can shrink tumors in adults with advanced soft tissue sarcoma. Participants will have their tumor removed to create the personalized therapy, then …
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Iovance Biotherapeutics, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 05, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Triple-Drug cocktail targets Hard-to-Treat blood cancers
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis phase I trial is testing whether combining three drugs—pacritinib, venetoclax, and azacitidine—is safe and tolerable for people with accelerated or blast phase myeloproliferative neoplasms, aggressive blood cancers. The study enrolls about 20 adults whose disease has progres…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Roswell Park Cancer Institute • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 02, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a biologic drug safely tame Back-Joint inflammation? a Real-World trial investigates
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study tracks the safety of secukinumab, a biologic injection, in Indian adults with axial spondyloarthritis — a group of inflammatory conditions that cause back pain and stiffness. Over 16 weeks, researchers will monitor side effects and disease activity in about 60 particip…
Sponsor: Novartis Pharmaceuticals • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 01, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Personalizing leukemia care for seniors: a fitness-based treatment strategy put to the test
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis phase 2 trial tests whether using a comprehensive geriatric assessment to guide treatment selection can reduce side effects and improve outcomes in adults aged 60 and older with newly diagnosed acute myeloid leukemia. Participants are classified as fit, vulnerable, or frail,…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: University of Rochester • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 31, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Preventive radiation may stop bone events before they start — a trial puts it to the test
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis phase 3 trial tests whether giving radiation therapy early — before symptoms appear — can reduce the risk of bone complications (like fractures or spinal cord pressure) in people with solid tumors that have spread to the bone. Participants have bone lesions that are consider…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: Centre Henri Becquerel • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 31, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a menin inhibitor tame myelofibrosis when standard drugs fall short?
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis trial investigates whether revumenib, a menin inhibitor, can safely and effectively treat myelofibrosis, a type of bone marrow cancer. The study first tests revumenib alone in patients who have already tried a JAK inhibitor, then tests it in combination with a JAK inhibitor.…
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: John Mascarenhas • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 31, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can engineered immune cells tame stubborn autoimmune diseases?
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis phase 1 trial tests an experimental cell therapy called LMY-922 (BAFF CAR-T cells) in people aged 16 to 75 with refractory autoimmune diseases, including rheumatoid arthritis, lupus, dermatomyositis, and systemic sclerosis. The therapy uses donor immune cells engineered to t…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Luminary Therapeutics • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 30, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a single drug calm three different autoimmune diseases? a new trial puts ATG-201 to the test.
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis phase 1 trial is testing an experimental drug called ATG-201 in adults with systemic lupus erythematosus, systemic sclerosis, or Sjögren's disease. ATG-201 is designed to bind to specific proteins on immune cells, potentially quieting the overactive immune response that driv…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Antengene Biologics Limited • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 30, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a new drug help when standard treatment fails for polycythemia vera?
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis trial tests whether an experimental drug called bomedemstat can help people with polycythemia vera (a condition where the body makes too many red blood cells) who did not get better with or could not tolerate the common treatment hydroxyurea. Participants will receive either…
Phase 2/3 • Sponsor: Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 25, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a single drug calm lupus kidney disease without a cocktail of meds?
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis phase II trial tests whether obinutuzumab, a B-cell targeting antibody, can alone achieve complete kidney response in people with pure class V lupus nephritis—a form of lupus kidney disease with no approved treatments. Participants receive up to four infusions over seven mon…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Assistance Publique - Hôpitaux de Paris • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 25, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a triple-drug combination tame AML without intensive chemo?
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis trial tests whether adding an experimental drug called CLN 049 to two standard AML drugs (azacitidine and venetoclax) is safe and tolerable for adults newly diagnosed with acute myeloid leukemia who are not candidates for intensive chemotherapy. The study will first find the…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Cullinan Therapeutics Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 25, 2026 00:00 UTC
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A drug that may curb bleeding during fibroid surgery faces its first big test
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis trial tests whether a single injection of carbetocin, a longer-acting relative of oxytocin, can reduce blood loss in women undergoing open abdominal surgery to remove uterine fibroids. About 900 participants will be randomly assigned to receive carbetocin or a placebo, and d…
Early phase 1 • Sponsor: Alex Ekwueme Federal University Teaching Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 25, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a new pill take on Hard-to-Treat leukemia?
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis early-phase trial is testing an experimental drug called S241656, taken as a tablet, in people with relapsed or refractory acute myeloid leukemia (AML) and related blood cancers. The study aims to find a safe dose and see how the drug behaves in the body, both alone and when…
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: Servier • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 24, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug combination targets rare childhood leukemia that resists standard treatment
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis trial tests whether adding the drug revumenib to standard chemotherapy (fludarabine and cytarabine) can help children and young adults with a rare form of acute myeloid leukemia (AML) that has come back or not responded to treatment. The study enrolls up to 27 participants a…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Therapeutic Advances in Childhood Leukemia Consortium • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 24, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can fish oil fight lupus inflammation? new study aims to find out
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether taking high-dose omega-3 (fish oil) pills for 12 weeks can reduce inflammation and cell damage in women with lupus who are in remission. Researchers will measure changes in blood markers and telomere length, which is linked to aging. The goal is to see if…
Sponsor: University of Sao Paulo • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 19, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Weekly pill cocktail aims to tame resistant blood cancers
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis phase 2 trial tests whether a once-weekly oral combination of decitabine-cedazuridine and venetoclax is safer and as effective as standard therapy for people with relapsed or refractory acute myeloid leukemia, high-risk myelodysplastic syndrome, or high-risk myeloproliferati…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Virginia Commonwealth University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 19, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could a Pre-Surgery drug slash recurrence in rare joint tumors?
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis trial investigates whether taking pimicotinib—a drug that blocks a protein driving tumor growth—for 12 weeks before surgery can improve outcomes for people with diffuse tenosynovial giant cell tumor (D-TGCT), a rare but aggressive joint tumor with a high recurrence rate. Par…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Second Affiliated Hospital, School of Medicine, Zhejiang University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 18, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New daily pill aims to tame psoriatic arthritis symptoms
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis phase 2 trial tests an experimental oral drug called CBP-0276 in adults with active psoriatic arthritis, a condition causing joint pain, swelling, and skin plaques. Participants receive either a low dose (200 mg), a high dose (800 mg), or a placebo daily for 24 weeks. The ma…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Clarent Biopharma, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 18, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could a common herb ease rheumatoid arthritis?
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study investigates whether ginkgo biloba extract can improve outcomes for people with moderate to severe rheumatoid arthritis who are already on standard disease-modifying drugs. Participants take ginkgo biloba for 12 weeks, and researchers measure changes in inflammation ma…
Phase 2/3 • Sponsor: Ain Shams University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 18, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Double-Pronged immune cells take aim at stubborn blood cancers
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis phase 1 trial tests an experimental therapy called 20-19 Tan BB06z CAR-T for people with certain blood cancers (like lymphoma or leukemia) that have come back or not responded to treatment. The therapy involves taking a patient's own immune T cells, genetically modifying the…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Roswell Park Cancer Institute • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 17, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could exercise be safe for a fragile blood vessel condition?
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study explores whether a carefully designed, low-impact exercise program is safe and practical for people with vascular Ehlers-Danlos syndrome (vEDS), a rare condition that weakens blood vessels and organs. Researchers are working with patients and doctors to create a 12-wee…
Sponsor: Sheffield Hallam University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 15, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Chemotherapy drug temozolomide under review for tough pituitary tumors
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study looks at how well the chemotherapy drug temozolomide works for people with aggressive pituitary tumors or pituitary cancer that hasn't responded to standard treatments like surgery or radiation. Researchers are collecting data from medical records across multiple hospi…
Sponsor: University of Sao Paulo General Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 12, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Step-by-Step injections aim to ease chronic pain in Loose-Joint conditions
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study tests a stepwise injection plan for adults with joint hypermobility and instability who haven't improved enough with physical therapy. The first step uses dextrose prolotherapy to stimulate healing in ligaments. If that doesn't reduce pain by at least 40%, participants…
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: Manhattan Pain Medicine, PLLC • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 12, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Single-Dose gene therapy aims to reprogram immune cells against tough leukemia
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis early-phase trial tests a single injection of PID23, a gene therapy that instructs a patient's own immune cells to attack leukemia cells. It targets three markers (CD19, BCMA, and CD70) on cancer cells. The study enrolls up to 18 people aged 3 to 75 with relapsed or refracto…
Early phase 1 • Sponsor: Zhujiang Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 12, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Artificial intelligence could help prevent transplant complications by personalizing drug dosing
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study aims to develop an artificial intelligence tool that helps doctors choose the right dose of cyclosporine for patients who have received a bone marrow transplant. Cyclosporine is used to prevent graft-versus-host disease, a serious complication where donor cells attack …
Sponsor: Yasmin medhat munir Mohamed • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 12, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Continued anifrolumab treatment studied for lupus and related diseases
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study offers continued access to anifrolumab (Saphnelo) for people with systemic lupus erythematosus, systemic sclerosis, or myopathies who completed a prior anifrolumab trial and are still benefiting from the drug. Participants receive the same treatment as before, while re…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: AstraZeneca • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 11, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug cocktail aims to stop leukemia return after transplant
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis trial tests whether a combination of two drugs, lisaftoclax and azacitidine, can help prevent acute myeloid leukemia (AML) from coming back in patients who have already received a stem cell transplant and are at high risk of relapse. Participants are randomly assigned to rec…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: Institute of Hematology & Blood Diseases Hospital, China • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 09, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could removing the primary tumor boost survival in stage IV breast cancer with Bone-Only spread?
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis trial investigates whether surgically removing the primary breast tumor, followed by standard systemic therapy, improves survival compared to systemic therapy alone in women with stage IV breast cancer that has spread only to a single bone site. The study enrolls women aged …
Sponsor: West China Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 09, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Lupus drug anifrolumab tested as a simple shot
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study tests anifrolumab, a drug for systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE), given either as a shot under the skin or through an IV. The goal is to see how the body processes the drug and check its safety. About 92 adults with lupus will take part.
Phase 1 • Sponsor: AstraZeneca • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 09, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New pill aims to tame rheumatoid arthritis inflammation
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study tests an experimental oral drug called JAB-8263 in adults with active rheumatoid arthritis. The goal is to see if it is safe and can reduce joint inflammation and pain. Participants take the drug or a placebo every other day for 28 days. The trial is small and early-st…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Jacobio Pharmaceuticals Co., Ltd. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 08, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Herbal mix and cancer drug join forces to fight fluid in lungs
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether adding a Chinese herbal formula (Xuanyin Ning) to a standard cancer drug (bevacizumab) can better control malignant pleural effusion—fluid buildup in the chest caused by advanced lung cancer. About 308 participants will receive either the herbal formula o…
Sponsor: Shanghai Chest Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 03, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Engineered immune cells take aim at autoimmune diseases
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis early-stage study is testing a new treatment called C-CAR168 for people with autoimmune diseases like multiple sclerosis, lupus, and myasthenia gravis that have not improved with standard therapies. The treatment uses a patient's own immune cells, which are modified in a lab…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: The Affiliated Hospital of Qingdao University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 02, 2026 00:00 UTC
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HIV drug repurposed to fight muscle inflammation
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether Maraviroc, a drug currently used for HIV, can reduce muscle inflammation and improve function in adults with myositis that hasn't responded to standard treatments. Ten participants will take a daily 300mg tablet for 12 weeks and undergo muscle biopsies an…
Phase 4 • Sponsor: Chinese University of Hong Kong • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 02, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Three-Drug cocktail aims to tame transplant complications in blood cancer patients
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis trial investigates whether adding bortezomib and sitagliptin to standard post-transplant cyclophosphamide can prevent graft-versus-host disease (GvHD) in adults with blood cancers receiving a stem cell transplant. Participants receive the drug combination after transplant, w…
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: Northwell Health • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 02, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Engineered immune cells take aim at childhood autoimmune diseases
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis early-phase trial tests a single infusion of universal CAR-T cells (RD06-05) in 30 children and adolescents with severe autoimmune diseases, including lupus, scleroderma, and kidney inflammation. The cells are designed to target and calm overactive immune cells. The main goa…
Early phase 1 • Sponsor: The Children's Hospital of Zhejiang University School of Medicine • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 01, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could a simple antibiotic keep blood cancer patients out of the hospital?
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether taking a daily antibiotic (levofloxacin) can safely reduce infections in people with myelodysplastic syndrome (MDS) or acute myeloid leukemia (AML) who are receiving chemotherapy as outpatients. The trial will randomly assign 75 participants to either lev…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: University of Manitoba • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 01, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New study aims to stop blood cancer relapse after transplant
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether giving personalized maintenance therapy after a stem cell transplant can prevent cancer from coming back in people with certain blood cancers. About 450 adults with myeloid cancers who have signs of disease before transplant will be assigned to treatment …
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Medical College of Wisconsin • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:02 UTC
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Could a monthly shot beat daily pills for lung sarcoidosis?
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study tests if a monthly injection of Compound Betamethasone (Diprospan) works better than daily prednisone pills for people with early-stage pulmonary sarcoidosis. About 126 participants will receive either the injection or pills for 24 weeks, with lung function tests and s…
Phase 2/3 • Sponsor: Peking Union Medical College Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:02 UTC
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New hope for AML patients: gentler drug combo could replace harsh chemo
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study compares a new drug combination (venetoclax plus azacitidine) against standard chemotherapy for adults with a specific type of acute myeloid leukemia (AML) that has NPM1 or IDH mutations. About 148 people will be randomly assigned to one of the two treatments. The main…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Shen yang • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:02 UTC
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Could a simple blood swap cut transfusions in bone cancer surgery?
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether removing some blood during bone cancer surgery and replacing it with fluid (acute normovolemic hemodilution) can reduce the need for donor blood transfusions. The trial will include 420 adults undergoing elective bone cancer surgery. The goal is to see if…
Sponsor: Second Affiliated Hospital, School of Medicine, Zhejiang University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:02 UTC
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Engineered immune cells take aim at Hard-to-Treat lupus
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis trial tests a one-time treatment called CAR-T cell therapy for people with systemic lupus erythematosus (lupus) that hasn't improved with standard medications. The therapy uses a patient's own immune cells, which are modified in a lab to find and destroy the B cells that dri…
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: University of Sao Paulo • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:01 UTC
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Radiation may stop Dupuytren's hand disease in its tracks
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis phase 3 trial tests whether radiation therapy can prevent Dupuytren's contracture—a condition where fingers bend toward the palm—from progressing or coming back after treatment. About 158 adults will receive radiation to the hand, and researchers will measure changes in fing…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: Yale University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:01 UTC
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Precision radiation may better control spine tumors without extra risk
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis trial tests a highly targeted radiation technique called stereotactic body radiotherapy (SBRT) against standard radiotherapy for people whose cancer has spread to the spine but has not yet compressed the spinal cord. The goal is to see if SBRT can better prevent tumor growth…
Sponsor: Institut Cancerologie de l'Ouest • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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New drug cocktail aims to boost remission in tough AML cases
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study tests a new combination of drugs (chidamide, venetoclax, azacitidine, and homoharringtonine) as a first treatment for adults aged 18-60 with intermediate- to high-risk acute myeloid leukemia (AML). The goal is to see if this mix can improve remission rates and reduce t…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Dongguan People's Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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Could a stomach shield drug replace acid blockers for steroid users?
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether teprenone, a stomach-protecting drug, can reduce gastrointestinal damage caused by high-dose steroids in people with lupus. One hundred participants will be randomly assigned to take either teprenone or the standard acid-blocker omeprazole for 12 weeks. T…
Sponsor: Second Affiliated Hospital, School of Medicine, Zhejiang University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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New hope for rare skin cancer? drug cocktail targets resistant DFSP
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis phase 2 trial will test whether combining two newer drugs (toripalimab and anlotinib) with standard chemotherapy can shrink tumors in people with a rare skin cancer called dermatofibrosarcoma protuberans (DFSP) that has stopped responding to the usual treatment. The study pl…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Yanjie Zhang, MD • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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New drug HBM7020 tested in humans for first time against autoimmune diseases
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis first-in-human study tests the safety of a new drug called HBM7020. It will first be given to healthy volunteers at low doses, then to people with moderate to severe autoimmune diseases like lupus, rheumatoid arthritis, scleroderma, and Sjögren's disease. The goal is to see …
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Otsuka Pharmaceutical Development & Commercialization, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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New chemo cocktail aims to boost stem cell transplant success in leukemia
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis trial is testing a combination of three chemotherapy drugs—clofarabine, busulfan, and melphalan—given before a stem cell transplant in 30 adults with acute myeloid leukemia (AML) who are in first remission. The goal is to see if this conditioning regimen improves survival an…
Sponsor: Institute of Hematology & Blood Diseases Hospital, China • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:07 UTC
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Poop pills could tame stubborn arthritis
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether freeze-dried fecal bacteria, given as oral capsules, can improve symptoms in 40 adults with active rheumatoid arthritis that hasn't responded to standard drugs. Participants will receive either the fecal transplant or a placebo for 24 weeks. The main goal…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Peking Union Medical College Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:07 UTC
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Could a Two-Week chemo blast be just as good as three for AML?
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether a two-week course of the VA-CAG chemotherapy works as well as the usual three-week course for adults newly diagnosed with acute myeloid leukemia (AML). About 110 participants will be randomly assigned to one of the two schedules. The goal is to see if the…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Hematology department of the 920th hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:06 UTC
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Blood clot risk in rare disease: could a higher dose of clopidogrel offer better protection?
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study looks at whether a higher dose of the blood thinner clopidogrel works better for people with essential thrombocythemia (ET), a rare blood disorder that raises the risk of dangerous blood clots. The standard dose may not work well for many ET patients, so researchers wi…
Sponsor: Fondazione Policlinico Universitario Agostino Gemelli IRCCS • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:06 UTC
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Real-World check: Asciminib's performance in Tough-to-Treat CML
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study will follow about 98 adults with chronic myeloid leukemia who are taking asciminib after other treatments have stopped working. Researchers want to see how many patients achieve a major molecular response (a key sign of disease control) after two years. The goal is to …
Sponsor: Gruppo Italiano Malattie EMatologiche dell'Adulto • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:06 UTC
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Stem cells take on ankylosing spondylitis: first human trial begins
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis early-phase trial is testing whether stem cells from donated bone marrow (CG-BM1) are safe for people with ankylosing spondylitis, a chronic inflammatory arthritis. Forty adults aged 18 to 40 will receive either the stem cells or a placebo by IV once a week for four weeks. T…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Eighth Affiliated Hospital, Sun Yat-sen University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:05 UTC
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Automated radiation could make stem cell transplants safer for blood cancer patients
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis trial tests a new automated radiation method that precisely targets bone marrow and lymph nodes before a stem cell transplant. The goal is to kill cancer cells while reducing damage to healthy tissues. Participants have high-risk myeloid cancers like acute myeloid leukemia o…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Stanford University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:05 UTC
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New combo aims to wipe out hidden leukemia cells
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether adding a new drug called revumenib to the usual treatment (blinatumomab plus chemotherapy) can better clear leftover leukemia cells in people with a specific genetic type of B-cell acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL) or mixed-lineage leukemia. About 90 adu…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: SWOG Cancer Research Network • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:05 UTC
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New drug cocktail targets deadliest blood cancers
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis trial investigates whether adding selinisole to standard chemotherapy drugs (azacitidine and venetoclax) can improve outcomes for people with newly diagnosed, high-risk myeloid tumors that have a TP53 mutation. These tumors are aggressive and hard to treat. The study will me…
Sponsor: Bing Han • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:05 UTC
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Head-to-Head: which JAK inhibitor tames rheumatoid arthritis best?
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study will compare two drugs, tofacitinib and upadacitinib, added to standard methotrexate treatment for rheumatoid arthritis. One hundred adults in Pakistan will take one of the two drugs daily for six months. Researchers will measure disease activity and side effects to se…
Phase 4 • Sponsor: Sheikh Zayed Federal Postgraduate Medical Institute • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:04 UTC
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New combo aims to tackle Hard-to-Treat leukemia
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study is testing whether a two-drug combination (venetoclax and azacitidine) followed by a stem cell transplant can help people with a rare, hard-to-treat form of acute myeloid leukemia (AML). The trial will enroll 50 adults who have not been treated before. The goal is to s…
Sponsor: The First Affiliated Hospital of Soochow University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:04 UTC
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Could a monthly pill replace painful penicillin shots for rheumatic heart disease?
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study will test if taking oral azithromycin pills for three days each month works as well as getting a monthly penicillin shot to prevent rheumatic heart disease from getting worse. The trial plans to enroll 474 Nigerian secondary school students aged 10-18 with mild or mode…
Sponsor: Ladoke Akintola University of Technology, Ogbomoso, Nigeria • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:04 UTC
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New drug combo aims to tame rare inflammatory disease
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study tests two experimental drugs, goflikicept and olokizumab, in 52 adults with Still's disease, a rare inflammatory condition. The goal is to see if these drugs can quickly bring the disease under control and keep it from flaring up. Participants will receive either the s…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: R-Pharm International, LLC • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:03 UTC
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New lupus drug tested in kids for first time
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study tests anifrolumab, a drug already used in adults with lupus, in children aged 5 to 17. The goal is to see how the drug moves through the body and if it is safe. Twenty-four children with moderate to severe lupus will receive the drug as a shot under the skin, while con…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: AstraZeneca • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:03 UTC
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Promising drug could save lives in rare, deadly lung disease
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study tests a drug called teclistamab in 24 adults with a severe, rapidly worsening lung disease linked to anti-MDA5 antibodies. The disease has a very poor outlook, with only about 25% of patients surviving 90 days without a lung transplant. Teclistamab aims to improve surv…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Assistance Publique - Hôpitaux de Paris • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:02 UTC
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New oral drug could tame overactive bone marrow in rare blood cancers
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study tests a pill called selinexor in 15 adults with chronic blood cancers (MPN) whose blood cell counts are too high. The goal is to see if selinexor can safely bring those counts down and ease symptoms. Participants take the drug once a week for up to 3 months and are fol…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Zhongshan Hospital (Xiamen), Fudan University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:02 UTC
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Hope for rare disease: new drug trial for VEXAS syndrome begins
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study tests a drug called momelotinib in 136 adults with VEXAS syndrome, a rare inflammatory disease caused by a genetic mutation. The goal is to see if the drug can reduce disease activity, with participants receiving either momelotinib or a placebo. This is a phase 2/3 tri…
Phase 2/3 • Sponsor: GlaxoSmithKline • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:01 UTC
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New hope for tough leukemia? drug duo targets TP53 mutations
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis early-phase study tests a new drug (ATRN-119) combined with a standard chemotherapy (decitabine) in 27 adults with acute myeloid leukemia or high-risk myelodysplastic syndrome that has a TP53 gene change. The main goals are to find a safe dose and see if the combo can shrink…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Washington University School of Medicine • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:01 UTC
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New combo therapy aims to tackle tough bone cancer
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study looks at whether giving radiation and chemotherapy together before surgery can help control high-risk Ewing sarcoma, a type of bone cancer. Researchers will follow 55 patients to see how well the treatment works and how safe it is. The goal is to improve local tumor co…
Sponsor: Peking University People's Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:01 UTC
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New drug combo aims to stall bone sarcoma in phase 2 trial
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether combining two drugs, lenvatinib and everolimus, works better than everolimus alone for people with advanced bone sarcoma (osteosarcoma, Ewing sarcoma, or chondrosarcoma) that has progressed after standard treatment. About 94 adults aged 19 to 79 will be r…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Yonsei University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:00 UTC
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Promising drug cocktail aims to shrink aggressive nasal tumors before surgery
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether giving a combination of anlotinib (a targeted therapy) and epirubicin (chemotherapy) before surgery can improve outcomes for people with advanced sinonasal adenoid cystic carcinoma, a rare and aggressive cancer of the nasal cavity and sinuses. About 76 pa…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Eye & ENT Hospital of Fudan University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:00 UTC
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New pill takes on tough blood cancers in first human trial
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis early-stage study tests a new tablet, FXS0683, in 228 adults with blood cancers like lymphoma or leukemia that returned or didn't respond to standard therapy. The main goals are to check safety, find the best dose, and see if the drug shrinks tumors. Participants will be clo…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Shanghai Fosun Pharmaceutical Industrial Development Co. Ltd. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:00 UTC
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Experimental CAR-T injection aims to tame autoimmune diseases
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis early-phase trial tests an injection called KSVCBD, a type of CAR-T cell therapy, in 60 adults with severe autoimmune diseases like lupus and scleroderma. The goal is to see if it's safe and to get a first look at whether it might help control the disease. Participants recei…
Early phase 1 • Sponsor: Chinese PLA General Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:00 UTC
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New hope for older AML patients: gentler transplant approach aims to boost survival with less toxicity
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study tests a reduced-intensity chemotherapy combination (fludarabine and treosulfan) before a half-matched stem cell transplant in 77 older or frail adults with AML. The goal is to see if this gentler regimen can control the leukemia long-term while being safe enough for pa…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Institut Paoli-Calmettes • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:35 UTC
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Can a common cholesterol pill flush out 'forever chemicals' from veterans' bodies?
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether a drug called colesevelam, normally used for high cholesterol, can help lower levels of PFAS (often called 'forever chemicals') in the blood of veterans. About 50 veterans with high PFAS levels will receive either the drug or a placebo for a period, and r…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: University of Rhode Island • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:35 UTC
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New drug MTM-H-001 targets B-Cell autoimmune diseases in early trial
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis early study tests a new drug called MTM-H-001 in 75 adults with B-cell-related autoimmune diseases, including lupus, multiple sclerosis, and rheumatoid arthritis. The main goal is to check safety and find the right dose. Participants receive the drug by injection, and resear…
Sponsor: Beijing GoBroad Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:34 UTC
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Could early antibiotic stop be safe for kids with cancer?
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis trial looks at whether children with cancer who develop a fever and low white blood cells can safely stop antibiotics earlier than usual. About 136 children will be randomly assigned to either stop antibiotics within 24 hours or continue standard treatment. The goal is to se…
Phase 4 • Sponsor: Hospital Universitari Vall d'Hebron Research Institute • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:32 UTC
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Fibroid removal before IVF: a Game-Changer for fertility?
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study looks at whether surgically removing uterine fibroids (myomectomy) before in vitro fertilization (IVF) helps women with infertility have a baby. About 792 women aged 20-39 with fibroids 4-6 cm that do not distort the uterine cavity will be randomly assigned to either h…
Sponsor: Peking Union Medical College Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:32 UTC
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Could a One-Size-Fits-All dose work for rheumatoid arthritis?
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study compares two ways of giving the drug tocilizumab to people with rheumatoid arthritis that is under control. One method uses a fixed dose for everyone, while the other adjusts the dose based on weight. The goal is to see if the simpler fixed-dose method works just as we…
Phase 4 • Sponsor: Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de Nice • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:32 UTC
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Radiation-Free hope: study tests if surgery alone is enough for rare nasal cancer
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study looks at whether patients with a rare nasal cancer (sinonasal adenoid cystic carcinoma) can safely avoid radiation after surgery if the tumor was completely removed. About 200 patients will choose either surgery alone or surgery plus radiation, and researchers will tra…
Sponsor: Eye & ENT Hospital of Fudan University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:31 UTC
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Ultrasound-Guided fluid removal could save kidneys in ICU patients
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether using a special ultrasound technique (mVExUS) to guide how much fluid is removed during dialysis can improve outcomes for critically ill patients with acute kidney injury. 126 adults in the ICU will be randomly assigned to either standard care or the ultr…
Sponsor: Chulalongkorn University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:31 UTC
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New drug cocktail aims to boost transplant success in elderly leukemia patients
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether a combination of three chemotherapy drugs (thiotepa, busulfan, and fludarabine) given before a stem cell transplant can help older adults with acute myeloid leukemia stay in remission longer. About 93 patients aged 55 to 75 who are in their first remissio…
Sponsor: Shanghai General Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:29 UTC
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Urine test could guide heart failure treatment and save lives
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether adjusting diuretic doses based on urine sodium levels improves outcomes for people hospitalized with acute heart failure and severe fluid buildup. About 270 participants will be randomly assigned to either standard care or a strategy where diuretic doses …
Sponsor: University Hospital, Akershus • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:25 UTC
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Immune cell boost may keep leukemia at bay after transplant
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study tests a stem cell transplant from a matched sibling donor combined with special immune cells (regulatory and conventional T cells) for people with high-risk acute myeloid leukemia (AML). The goal is to prevent the cancer from coming back. About 28 participants will rec…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Antonio Pierini • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:25 UTC
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Stem cells aim to calm the immune attack in scleroderma
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis early-stage trial tests a stem cell injection (HS_SW01) in 21 adults with systemic sclerosis, a disease where the immune system attacks the body, causing skin hardening and organ damage. The main goal is to see if the treatment is safe and tolerable. Researchers will also ch…
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: Shenzhen Huishan Biotechnology Co., Ltd. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:23 UTC
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Could stem cells ease stiff spine? new trial begins
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis early-phase trial tests a new stem cell treatment (HS_SW01) for people with ankylosing spondylitis, a type of arthritis that causes spine pain and stiffness. The study will include 18 adults aged 18 to 65. Researchers aim to check if the treatment is safe and if it helps red…
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: Shenzhen Huishan Biotechnology Co., Ltd. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:10 UTC
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Can early radiation stop cancer bone breaks?
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether giving radiation early to bone spots where cancer has spread can prevent complications like fractures or spinal cord pressure. About 90 adults with solid cancers that have spread to up to five bones will either get standard care or standard care plus radi…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Institute of Oncology Ljubljana • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:10 UTC
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New modular implants aim to rebuild bones lost to cancer or injury
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study will test a new line of massive prosthetic implants (the Pantheon range) in 375 people who have lost large amounts of bone due to cancer, complex fractures, or failed previous surgeries. The implants are designed to restore function quickly and stay stable long-term. R…
Sponsor: Nantes University Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:07 UTC
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Triple-Drug combo aims to stop AML relapse after remission
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether a combination of three drugs (chidamide, venetoclax, and azacitidine) can help prevent acute myeloid leukemia (AML) from coming back in patients who have already achieved remission. About 104 adults aged 18 to 80 will receive up to 12 cycles of treatment.…
Sponsor: Union Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:05 UTC
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New cell therapy aims to supercharge Kids' immune cells after transplant
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis early-phase trial tests a new cell therapy called ThINKK in 12 children aged 2–12 who have had a stem cell transplant for leukemia or neuroblastoma. The therapy is designed to boost the body's natural killer (NK) cells to better fight cancer. The main goals are to check if t…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Michel Duval • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:05 UTC
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New hope for elderly AML patients: drug combo aims to control disease without harsh chemo
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study tests a combination of three drugs (venetoclax, homoharringtonine, and azacitidine) plus a growth factor (G-CSF) in 61 older or frail adults with newly diagnosed acute myeloid leukemia (AML) who cannot tolerate standard intensive chemotherapy. The goal is to see if thi…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: First People's Hospital of Hangzhou • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:03 UTC
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New Triple-Drug attack on aggressive leukemia shows promise in major trial
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether a three-drug combination (venetoclax, azacitidine, and gilteritinib) followed by strong chemotherapy works better than standard chemotherapy plus gilteritinib for adults with a specific genetic type of acute myeloid leukemia (FLT3-mutated AML). About 300 …
Phase 3 • Sponsor: Institute of Hematology & Blood Diseases Hospital, China • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:00 UTC
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New implant study tracks Real-World results for rheumatoid arthritis patients
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study follows 150 adults with moderate-to-severe rheumatoid arthritis who have received the SetPoint System, an implanted device that uses nerve stimulation to control inflammation. Researchers will monitor device safety, ease of use, and how well it controls disease activit…
Sponsor: SetPoint Medical Corporation • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:00 UTC
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Personalized dosing may boost lupus kidney remission
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether regularly measuring the amount of mycophenolate mofetil in the blood helps more people with lupus kidney disease achieve kidney remission. One hundred adults with active lupus nephritis will be split into two groups: one gets standard dosing, the other ge…
Sponsor: Federal University of Maranhao • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:00 UTC
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New combo therapy aims to keep leukemia away after transplant
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis phase 2 trial tests whether adding asciminib to standard tyrosine kinase inhibitors can prevent relapse in patients with Philadelphia chromosome-positive B-cell acute lymphoblastic leukemia or blastic phase chronic myeloid leukemia after a stem cell transplant. 45 participan…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: The University of Hong Kong • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:00 UTC
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Could one antibiotic replace two for chemo fevers? major trial launches
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study compares a single antibiotic (amoxicillin-clavulanate) against the standard two-drug combination (amoxicillin-clavulanate plus ciprofloxacin) for treating fever caused by chemotherapy in adults with certain blood cancers. The goal is to see if the simpler treatment wor…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: Versailles Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:03 UTC
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New combo aims to stop leukemia return in older patients
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether adding ivosidenib to oral azacitidine (Onureg) can help prevent acute myeloid leukemia (AML) from coming back in people over 55 who have a specific IDH1 mutation and are already in remission after chemotherapy. About 60 participants will take both pills d…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: French Innovative Leukemia Organisation • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:01 UTC
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New drug combo may boost stem cell success in rare bone marrow cancer
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether the drug gecacitinib, given before, during, and after a stem cell transplant, can help people with myelofibrosis (a type of bone marrow cancer) have better outcomes. About 39 adults aged 18-75 with intermediate- or high-risk myelofibrosis will take part. …
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Institute of Hematology & Blood Diseases Hospital, China • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:01 UTC
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Could white blood cells boost cord transplants for tough leukemia?
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis trial tests a new way to do cord blood transplants for young adults (ages 16-55) with very poor risk acute myeloid leukemia (AML). Participants get a standard cord blood transplant plus daily infusions of white blood cells called granulocytes for 1 to 7 days. The goal is to …
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: University of Manchester • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:00 UTC
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New drug combo aims to prevent dangerous transplant complication in rare blood cancer
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether a new drug called gecacitinib, combined with standard anti-rejection medicine, can prevent a serious complication called graft-versus-host disease (GVHD) in people with myelofibrosis who receive a stem cell transplant. About 40 adults will take part. The …
Sponsor: Nanfang Hospital, Southern Medical University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:08 UTC
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New combo aims to outdo standard chemo for FLT3-Mutated leukemia
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study tests a new three-drug combination (gilteritinib, azacitidine, and venetoclax) against standard chemotherapy for adults with a specific genetic subtype of acute myeloid leukemia (FLT3-ITD). About 230 newly diagnosed patients aged 18-75 who are healthy enough for intens…
Phase 2/3 • Sponsor: European Organisation for Research and Treatment of Cancer - EORTC • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:07 UTC
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Could an arthritis drug boost leukemia treatment?
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis early-phase trial tests adding tocilizumab, a drug used for arthritis, to standard chemotherapy (azacitidine and venetoclax) for adults with acute myeloid leukemia (AML) who cannot have intensive treatment. The main goal is to find a safe dose and check for side effects. Onl…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Nantes University Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:06 UTC
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Could a gum graft replace a membrane for better implant results?
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study compares two ways to repair bone and gum defects during immediate dental implant placement. One group gets a standard collagen membrane, the other a connective tissue graft from the palate. Researchers want to see if the graft works just as well for bone healing while …
Sponsor: Universitat Internacional de Catalunya • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:06 UTC
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New drug may curb painful eye flares in arthritis patients
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether the drug upadacitinib can reduce how often people with axial spondyloarthritis (a type of arthritis affecting the spine) get sudden eye inflammation (acute anterior uveitis). About 200 adults who have had at least one eye flare in the past year will take …
Phase 4 • Sponsor: CARE ARTHRITIS LTD. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:02 UTC
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New drug aims to stop deadly transplant complication
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study tests a drug called ivarmacitinib to prevent acute graft-versus-host disease (aGVHD) in 32 people with blood cancers receiving a half-matched stem cell transplant. The goal is to see if the drug can lower the chance of severe GVHD and improve survival without long-term…
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: Institute of Hematology & Blood Diseases Hospital, China • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:01 UTC
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Engineered immune cells take on tough leukemia in new trial
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis early-phase study tests a new type of CAR-T cell therapy for adults with acute myeloid leukemia (AML) that has come back or not responded to standard treatments. The therapy uses a patient's own immune cells, modified to better find and attack leukemia cells. The main goal i…
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: Xuzhou Medical University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:00 UTC
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Experimental CAR-T therapy takes aim at Hard-to-Treat lupus kidney disease
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis early-phase trial is testing a new treatment called CRC01 for people with severe lupus nephritis, a serious kidney complication of lupus. The therapy uses a patient's own immune cells, which are modified in a lab to target and destroy certain immune cells that drive the dise…
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: Curocell Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:13 UTC
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New hope for kids: drug combo aims to stop transplant complications
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis early-phase study tests whether adding an experimental drug (VIC-1911) to standard medications can prevent graft-versus-host disease (GVHD) in children aged 8-18 who receive a stem cell transplant from a half-matched donor. GVHD occurs when donor cells attack the child's bod…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:13 UTC
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Immune cells engineered to fight lupus enter first human tests
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis early-stage trial tests a new treatment called KN5501 for people with moderate to severe lupus that hasn't responded to standard therapies. The treatment uses specially engineered immune cells (CAR-NK cells) to target and destroy faulty B cells that drive the disease. Partic…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Ruitherapeutics Co., LTD • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:12 UTC
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Can a common RA drug also protect your heart and blood?
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study looks at whether baricitinib, a drug for rheumatoid arthritis, can improve blood clotting and cholesterol levels compared to standard treatments. About 100 adults with active RA will take baricitinib for 3 months. Researchers will measure changes in clotting markers an…
Phase 4 • Sponsor: Tanta University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:12 UTC
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Could a pill replace IV drips for leukemia patients?
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis phase 3 trial is testing whether an oral (pill) form of arsenic trioxide works as well as the standard IV form for consolidation therapy in people with a low-risk type of acute promyelocytic leukemia (APL). About 120 adults and teens who have already completed initial treatm…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: SDK Therapeutics, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:07 UTC
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Engineered immune cells take on lupus and other autoimmune diseases
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis early study tests a new treatment called CD19 UCAR-T cells for people with autoimmune diseases like lupus, vasculitis, and Sjögren's syndrome. The therapy uses modified immune cells to target and calm the overactive immune system. The main goals are to check safety and see i…
Sponsor: Institute of Hematology & Blood Diseases Hospital, China • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:05 UTC
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Real-World data to reveal Ropeginterferon's true impact on blood cancer
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study looks back at medical records of 150 people with polycythemia vera (a rare blood cancer) who received ropeginterferon alfa-2b. Researchers want to see how well the drug controls the disease over time and what factors help or hinder its effectiveness. The goal is to imp…
Sponsor: Federico II University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:04 UTC
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New heat therapy could free women from fibroid surgery
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study tests a minimally invasive treatment called microwave ablation for uterine fibroids. It uses heat to shrink fibroids and reduce symptoms like heavy bleeding and pelvic pressure, while preserving the uterus. The study will enroll 20 premenopausal women with fewer than f…
Sponsor: Jihad Hussien Mohamed Mahmoud • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:58 UTC
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Donor cells take on tough leukemia in new trial
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study tests a new treatment for acute myeloid leukemia (AML) that has returned or not responded to standard therapy. It uses specially modified immune cells from a healthy donor to attack the cancer. The first part finds the safest dose, and the second part checks how well i…
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: Nationwide Children's Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:57 UTC
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Engineered immune cells take aim at Hard-to-Treat cancers
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis early-stage trial tests a new treatment for adults with solid tumors that have come back or not responded to standard therapy. The treatment uses a patient's own immune cells, modified in a lab to better recognize and attack cancer cells that carry a protein called GPC3. The…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Seattle Children's Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:56 UTC
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New CAR t-cell therapy takes on hard-to-treat leukemia
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study tests a new treatment called CCTx-001 for adults with acute myeloid leukemia (AML) that has come back or not responded to standard treatments. CCTx-001 is a type of immunotherapy that uses a patient's own immune cells, modified to target a protein called IL-1RAP found …
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: Advesya SAS • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 26, 2026 18:29 UTC
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Breath test aims to classify leukaemia in hours, not days
Diagnosis Not yet recruitingDoctors often wait days for genetic tests to classify acute myeloid leukaemia (AML) and guide treatment. This trial tests whether breath analysis can detect metabolic products from leukaemia and classify the disease faster. Participants give breath samples and extra blood tests d…
Sponsor: Jeremy Deuel • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Sep 19, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Smartphone app aims to catch rheumatoid arthritis before it takes hold
Diagnosis Not yet recruitingResearchers are testing whether a smartphone app called DETECTRA can help doctors diagnose rheumatoid arthritis earlier in adults who have joint symptoms and a positive ACPA blood test. Participants are randomly assigned to receive standard care alone or standard care plus the ap…
Sponsor: Centre Hospitalier Universitaire Vaudois • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Sep 19, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Inhaled xenon gas could reveal hidden lung vessel disease without catheter
Diagnosis Not yet recruitingResearchers are testing a noninvasive MRI technique that uses inhaled hyperpolarized xenon gas to measure lung function in adults with interstitial lung disease, pulmonary hypertension, and systemic sclerosis. The study includes about 51 participants, including healthy volunteers…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Bastiaan Driehuys • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Sep 17, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Folate tracer lights up inflamed hearts in PET scan study
Diagnosis Not yet recruitingResearchers at Turku University Hospital are testing a PET imaging tracer called Al[18F]F-NOTA-folate to see how well it detects two heart conditions: cardiac sarcoidosis, an inflammatory disease of the heart muscle, and infective endocarditis, an infection of the heart valves. T…
Sponsor: Turku University Hospital • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Sep 12, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a blood test catch lupus flares earlier?
Diagnosis Not yet recruitingThis observational study tests whether levels of MPO-DNA complexes in the blood can serve as a reliable biomarker for disease activity in systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE). Researchers will compare MPO-DNA levels in 90 participants with active versus inactive lupus, and check ho…
Sponsor: Assiut University • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Sep 10, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Painless blood test could replace bone marrow biopsy for MPN patients
Diagnosis Not yet recruitingThis study aims to develop a new blood test that could replace the invasive bone marrow biopsy currently used to diagnose myeloproliferative neoplasms (MPNs), a group of blood cancers. Researchers will collect blood samples from 500 adults with suspected or confirmed MPN and anal…
Sponsor: Weizmann Institute of Science • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Sep 03, 2026 00:00 UTC
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A new ultrasound technique could spot hidden inflammation in psoriatic arthritis
Diagnosis Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether a newer ultrasound technique, shear wave elastography, can better detect inflammation at tendon and ligament attachment sites (entheses) in people with psoriatic arthritis compared to standard ultrasound. Researchers will compare imaging results from 60 p…
Sponsor: Marmara University • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Aug 27, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Ultrasound may reveal hidden bone damage in blood cancers
Diagnosis Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether musculoskeletal ultrasound can reliably detect bone, joint, and soft-tissue problems in adults with blood cancers like leukemia, lymphoma, and multiple myeloma. Participants with symptoms such as bone pain, joint swelling, or muscle pain will receive a de…
Sponsor: Assiut University • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Aug 27, 2026 00:00 UTC
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A simple blood test may reveal kidney damage in lupus — no biopsy needed?
Diagnosis Not yet recruitingThis study asks whether levels of uromodulin, a protein in the blood, can indicate the severity of kidney damage in people with lupus nephritis. Researchers will compare uromodulin levels with kidney biopsy results from 90 participants, including those with different classes of l…
Sponsor: Assiut University • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Aug 15, 2026 00:00 UTC
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A simple blood test for lupus kidney damage?
Diagnosis Not yet recruitingThis study investigates whether levels of a protein called RNASE1 in the blood can serve as a biomarker for lupus nephritis, a serious kidney complication of systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE). Researchers will compare RNASE1 levels in 128 adults with SLE, some with lupus nephrit…
Sponsor: Assiut University • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Aug 15, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New blood marker duo could spot leukemia earlier
Diagnosis Not yet recruitingThis study investigates whether measuring two proteins, CD38 and CD56, on white blood cells called neutrophils can help diagnose chronic myeloid leukemia (CML). Researchers will compare the levels of these markers in 200 people with CML to see if a high percentage is a reliable s…
Sponsor: Sohag University • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Aug 07, 2026 00:00 UTC
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A simple eye-tracking test may replace button-pressing exams for pituitary tumor patients
Diagnosis Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether a new eye-tracking device called SONDA can accurately measure visual field loss in people with pituitary tumors. Standard visual field tests require patients to press a button when they see lights, which can be tiring and unreliable. The SONDA test instea…
Sponsor: University Medical Center Groningen • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jul 25, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Blood traps may reveal lupus kidney treatment success
Diagnosis Not yet recruitingLupus nephritis is a serious kidney complication of lupus that can lead to kidney failure. This study investigates whether levels of neutrophil extracellular traps (NETs)—web-like structures released by immune cells—in the blood can predict how well patients respond to therapy. R…
Sponsor: Assiut University • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jul 25, 2026 00:00 UTC
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AI reads MRI scans to reveal hidden brain tumor types in children before surgery
Diagnosis Not yet recruitingThis study is developing an artificial intelligence (AI) system that can analyze standard MRI brain scans to determine the specific molecular subtype of a child's brain tumor before surgery. The research includes 1,400 children under 18 with suspected brain tumors, using both pas…
Sponsor: Huashan Hospital • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jul 25, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New imaging tracer could spot hidden cancers and fibrosis in one scan
Diagnosis Not yet recruitingThis study tests a new imaging tracer called [18F]FAPI-74, which attaches to a protein found on cells in tumors and scarred or inflamed tissue. Researchers want to see if it can show these areas more clearly than current scans. About 770 adults with various cancers or non-cancer …
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: Martin Huellner • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jul 17, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New scan aims to tell two types of hand arthritis apart
Diagnosis Not yet recruitingThis study tests a special imaging agent (99mTc-NTP 15-5) to see if it can spot arthritis-damaged joints in the hands and tell the difference between osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis. About 80 adults with one of these conditions will get a scan. The goal is to improve diag…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Centre Jean Perrin • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jul 12, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Ultrasound may solve arthritis diagnosis puzzle
Diagnosis Not yet recruitingRheumatoid arthritis and gout can look alike, making them hard to tell apart early. This study will use ultrasound to see if it can reliably distinguish between the two conditions. Researchers will examine 100 adults with suspected or confirmed arthritis, scoring joint inflammati…
Sponsor: Assiut University • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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Can a simple blood test spot hidden heart trouble during High-Pressure oxygen treatment?
Diagnosis Not yet recruitingThis study looks at whether a blood gas measurement (the difference in carbon dioxide between central venous and arterial blood) can accurately diagnose low cardiac output in patients with septic shock from severe skin infections. About 74 adults will be monitored during hyperbar…
Sponsor: University Hospital, Lille • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:33 UTC
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New scan could spot invisible brain tumors
Diagnosis Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether a special PET scan (18FET) can find small pituitary tumors that standard MRI scans miss. About 30 adults with suspected hormone-secreting pituitary tumors will receive the scan. If it works, it could help doctors decide on surgery or radiation without nee…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: University Hospital, Lille • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:29 UTC
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New MRI technique could slash radiation in bone cancer surgeries
Diagnosis Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether a special MRI sequence, called 'pseudo-scanner,' can accurately map bone tumors and guide surgery, potentially replacing CT scans. About 122 people with bone sarcoma who need surgery will participate. If successful, this approach could reduce patients' ex…
Sponsor: Cliniques universitaires Saint-Luc- Université Catholique de Louvain • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:24 UTC
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Computer vs expert: can AI match humans in finding hidden leukemia?
Diagnosis Not yet recruitingThis study looks at 60 people with acute myeloid leukemia to see if a computer method (FlowSOM) can detect leftover cancer cells as well as expert analysis. Researchers will compare results from both methods using stored blood samples. If the computer approach works, it could mak…
Sponsor: University Hospital, Bordeaux • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:03 UTC
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Faster, cheaper scans could revolutionize cancer radiation planning
Diagnosis Not yet recruitingThis study will test whether a special CT scan (dual-energy CT) can be as good as MRI for mapping tumors and healthy organs before radiation therapy. Researchers will enroll 80 people with brain, bone, head/neck, or lung cancer. If DECT works well, it could save time and money co…
Sponsor: Aalborg University Hospital • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:51 UTC
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New DNA test could spot leukemia resistance earlier
Diagnosis Not yet recruitingThis study will test whether a highly sensitive genetic test called digital PCR can detect drug-resistant mutations in people with chronic myeloid leukemia (CML) as well as the current standard method. Researchers will analyze blood samples from 150 adults with CML whose current …
Sponsor: Gruppo Italiano Malattie EMatologiche dell'Adulto • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 26, 2026 14:03 UTC
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Tweaking donor cells may shield older transplant patients from a dangerous complication
Prevention Not yet recruitingResearchers are testing whether removing a specific type of immune cell, called CD45RA-positive naive T cells, from donor stem cells can prevent graft-versus-host disease in older adults undergoing stem cell transplants for acute leukemia or myelodysplastic syndrome. The trial en…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Sep 16, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Aloe vera mouthwash tested against chemotherapy mouth sores
Prevention Not yet recruitingResearchers are studying whether aloe vera mouthwash can prevent or reduce the severity of oral mucositis, a painful mouth sore that often affects people receiving chemotherapy for acute leukemia. The trial compares aloe vera mouthwash plus usual care against usual care alone in …
Sponsor: Wake Forest University Health Sciences • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Sep 11, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Yearly TB check may shield vulnerable patients from a hidden threat
Prevention Not yet recruitingThis trial investigates whether annual re-screening for tuberculosis infection using a blood test (IGRA) can prevent active TB in people with autoimmune rheumatic diseases who are taking biologic or immunosuppressive medications. Participants who initially test negative for TB ar…
Sponsor: University of Sao Paulo General Hospital • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Aug 20, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could one antibiotic dose before tooth pulling prevent infections in Immune-Weakened patients?
Prevention Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether a single dose of amoxicillin before a simple tooth extraction can prevent infections in people with autoimmune rheumatic diseases who are on immune-suppressing medications. Researchers will compare infection rates between those who get the antibiotic and …
Phase 4 • Sponsor: University of Sao Paulo General Hospital • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Aug 08, 2026 00:03 UTC
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Light therapy may shield kids with cancer from chemo mouth sores
Prevention Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether light therapy (photobiomodulation) can prevent mouth sores in children receiving chemotherapy. Fifty children aged 0-30 will receive daily light treatments during hospital stays and at home. Researchers will check if the therapy is easy to use and accepta…
Sponsor: Medical College of Wisconsin • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:01 UTC
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New gel aims to stop uterine scarring after surgery
Prevention Not yet recruitingThis study looks at whether a gel called Hyalosem can prevent scar tissue from forming inside the uterus after surgery. Researchers will review the medical records of 80 women who had uterine surgery and then received the gel. The goal is to see if the gel reduces adhesions and i…
Sponsor: Semikal Technology • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Jun 26, 2026 14:44 UTC
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Two shockwave types go head to head for stubborn heel pain
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingResearchers are comparing two forms of shockwave therapy, focused and radial, for adults with chronic plantar fasciitis, a common cause of heel pain. About 150 participants receive three weekly treatment sessions and then answer questions about pain and foot function for up to a …
Sponsor: Homerton University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Sep 20, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Heel pain Face-Off: nerve zapping vs. Blood-Based injection vs. both
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingPlantar fasciitis causes heel pain when the tissue supporting the foot arch degenerates. Standard treatments like physical therapy, anti-inflammatory drugs, and orthotics help most people, but some continue to have pain for months. Researchers are testing three ultrasound-guided …
Sponsor: Assiut University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Sep 19, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Tiny camera could make knee surgery less painful
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingResearchers compare two ways to perform knee surgery for simple problems like meniscal tears, cartilage damage, and loose bodies. One method uses a needle arthroscopy with a 1.9mm camera through tiny openings, and the other uses standard arthroscopy. Adults aged 18 to 65 join the…
Sponsor: Panam Clinic • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Sep 18, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a single psychedelic dose ease despair in advanced cancer?
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingResearchers are testing whether a single high dose of psilocybin, given alongside a structured talking therapy called PEARL, reduces depressive symptoms in adults with advanced cancer. The trial enrolls 46 people in Ontario with stage IV solid tumors, sarcoma, melanoma, endocrine…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: University Health Network, Toronto • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Sep 17, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could a simple wrist injection silence arthritis pain?
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingResearchers are testing whether a wrist nerve block, which uses a local steroid injection to interrupt pain signals, can reduce wrist pain in adults with rheumatoid arthritis. The trial enrolls 180 people with oligoarticular rheumatoid arthritis that affects the wrist. Participan…
Sponsor: Sohag University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Sep 13, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a CBD cream soothe heel pain fast?
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether a daily CBD cream can provide quick and lasting pain relief for people with plantar fasciitis, a common cause of heel pain. Fifty adults with the condition will apply either the CBD cream or a placebo for one month. Researchers will measure pain changes r…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: University of Florida • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Sep 05, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could treadmill workouts be the key to soothing diabetic shoulder pain?
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether adding moderate-intensity aerobic exercise (like treadmill walking) to standard shoulder rehabilitation can reduce shoulder pain and disability in people with type 2 diabetes who also have a common shoulder tendon problem called supraspinatus tendinopathy…
Sponsor: Pamukkale University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Aug 29, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a smart order system ensure older AML patients get the support they need?
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis trial tests a method called Active Default to improve supportive care for adults 60 and older starting venetoclax-based therapy for acute myeloid leukemia (AML). Participants complete a geriatric assessment covering mobility, nutrition, mood, memory, and medications. If the …
Sponsor: University of Alabama at Birmingham • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Aug 23, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a wearable posture coach ease back pain and stiffness?
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis trial tests whether adding a wearable postural biofeedback device to a standard exercise program can improve disease activity, pain, and function in people with axial spondyloarthritis, a type of inflammatory arthritis affecting the spine. Participants will do supervised exe…
Sponsor: Istanbul University - Cerrahpasa • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Aug 23, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can better sleep ease pain in teens with rheumatic disease?
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study explores whether a self-guided web program called 'Better Nights, Better Days for Youth' can improve sleep and reduce pain in teenagers with rheumatic diseases like arthritis and lupus. Teens aged 12-18 with sleep problems will track their sleep and pain daily, then us…
Sponsor: The Hospital for Sick Children • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Aug 22, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could a single radiation dose ease bone pain as well as five?
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis trial is testing whether a single, higher dose of radiation (8 Gy) can relieve pain from bone metastases as effectively as a standard course of five smaller doses (20 Gy total). The study includes adults with cancer that has spread to the bones and who have significant pain.…
Sponsor: Oman Ministry of Health • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Aug 21, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Rewiring the lupus brain: can therapy calm inflammation and lift teen mood?
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether a specialized cognitive behavioral therapy called TEACH can improve mental health and well-being in adolescents with childhood-onset lupus. Researchers will measure changes in brain function, blood markers of inflammation, and symptoms like depression, fa…
Sponsor: The Hospital for Sick Children • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Aug 20, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a textured insole reboot foot sensation and stability?
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether textured shoe insoles can improve balance, walking, and foot sensation in adults with plantar fasciopathy, a common cause of heel pain. Participants will wear both textured and smooth insoles while researchers measure their postural control, gait, and pla…
Sponsor: Jennifer Xu • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Aug 16, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a specialized hand exercise protocol restore grip and ease pain in rheumatoid arthritis?
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis trial tests whether a new hand rehabilitation program, called SMART-HAND, can improve hand function, joint position sense, pain, and dexterity in people with rheumatoid arthritis. The program combines sensory training, massage, joint approximation, range-of-motion exercises,…
Sponsor: Istanbul University - Cerrahpasa • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Aug 16, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Learning to Self-Care: a new approach to ease RA stiffness?
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis trial tests whether a structured self-care education program can reduce joint stiffness and improve functional ability in people with rheumatoid arthritis. Participants are split into two groups: one receives the education program alongside usual care, while the other gets u…
Sponsor: Assiut University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Aug 15, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can an inhaled powder calm the painful Cold-Finger attacks of scleroderma?
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study tests an inhaled powder called LIQ861 (treprostinil) in adults with scleroderma who have frequent, painful Raynaud's attacks—episodes where fingers or toes turn color and become numb or tingly. About 75 participants will be randomly assigned to receive either a dose th…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Liquidia Technologies, Inc. • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Aug 09, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could retraining movement ease the pain of polymyalgia rheumatica?
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis trial tests whether a personalized rehabilitation program called Movement Pattern Training can help people with polymyalgia rheumatica (PMR) reduce pain and improve their ability to do daily activities. The program includes motivational interviewing, activity-specific traini…
Sponsor: Washington University School of Medicine • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Aug 08, 2026 00:03 UTC
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Needle in hand, heel pain gone? new study investigates
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study tests if a specific acupuncture point on the hand can safely reduce heel pain and improve walking. Researchers will treat 150 adults aged 40-70 who have had heel pain for less than two months. The main goal is to see if at least half of participants get significant pai…
Sponsor: First Teaching Hospital of Tianjin University of Traditional Chinese Medicine • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Aug 05, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a new capsule ease bone metastasis pain without opioids?
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis trial tests an experimental drug called VC004 for people with moderate-to-severe pain caused by cancer that has spread to the bones. About 26 adults will receive either a low or high dose of VC004 or a placebo capsule, and researchers will track changes in daily pain scores …
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Jiangsu vcare pharmaceutical technology co., LTD • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jul 30, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Smartwatch exercise plan aims to rebuild fitness in young cancer survivors
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis trial tests whether a personalized, smartwatch-supported home exercise program can increase physical activity and improve heart health, mobility, and quality of life in adolescents and young adults who have survived bone or soft tissue sarcoma. Participants wear a fitness tr…
Sponsor: Universität Duisburg-Essen • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jul 29, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Sleep hormone melatonin put to the test against lupus fatigue and inflammation
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis trial investigates whether taking melatonin before bed can improve sleep quality, reduce fatigue, and lower inflammation in adults with active lupus. Sixty-four participants will either receive standard care plus melatonin or standard care alone for 12 weeks. Researchers wil…
Phase 2/3 • Sponsor: Ain Shams University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jul 25, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Home workouts may rev up muscle energy in lupus patients
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether a 16-week personalized home exercise program can improve muscle health and reduce fatigue in adults with stable lupus. Participants do three weekly sessions combining high-intensity interval training, strength exercises, and walking. Researchers measure c…
Sponsor: University of Alabama at Birmingham • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jul 23, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Simple foot exercises may offer Drug-Free relief for chronic heel pain
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study compares two non-surgical approaches—foot core strengthening and sensorimotor re-training—each added to routine physical therapy, for treating plantar fasciitis. Adults aged 35–60 with at least three months of heel pain are randomly assigned to one of the two groups. R…
Sponsor: Lahore University of Biological and Applied Sciences • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jul 16, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could an antidepressant ease chronic bladder pain? new trial investigates
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis trial compares two approaches for adults with interstitial cystitis, a condition causing long-term bladder pain and frequent urination. All participants receive education and behavioral training, while half also take the antidepressant venlafaxine for 12 weeks. Researchers w…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Beijing Tiantan Hospital • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jul 15, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Shoulder pain relief without surgery? hyaluronic acid injections under study
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study investigates whether ultrasound-guided injections of low-molecular-weight hyaluronic acid (Hyalotend®) can safely reduce pain and improve shoulder function in people with chronic non-calcific supraspinatus tendinopathy. Participants receive two injections and are follo…
Sponsor: University Hospital of the Nuestra Señora de Candelaria • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jul 15, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Finger injections aim to loosen stiff hands in scleroderma
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis early-phase trial investigates whether monthly injections of hyaluronidase into the fingers can improve stiffness and hand function in people with systemic sclerosis who have sclerodactyly (tight, thickened skin on the fingers). The study enrolls 10 adults aged 18 to 60 and …
Early phase 1 • Sponsor: Medical University of South Carolina • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jul 15, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could weekly yoga ease fatigue and pain in autoimmune disease?
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study looks at whether a 12-session weekly yoga program, added to usual medical care, can help adults with systemic autoimmune and inflammatory diseases (like lupus) feel less tired, have less pain, and improve their mood. Researchers will also check if yoga helps people sti…
Sponsor: Assistance Publique - Hôpitaux de Paris • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jul 10, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Shockwave therapy may ease stubborn achilles pain
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether adding shockwave therapy to a tailored exercise program reduces pain and improves function in people with Achilles tendon pain. Two hundred adults with pain in the mid-portion or insertion of the tendon will be randomly assigned to exercise alone or exerc…
Sponsor: Vastra Gotaland Region • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jul 08, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could a simple supplement boost knee injection results for arthritis sufferers?
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether adding an oral supplement (PEA) to a series of knee injections (adelmidrol and hyaluronic acid) can better reduce pain and improve function in people with knee arthritis. The injections aim to protect the joint from damage, while the supplement may help c…
Sponsor: Universita di Verona • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jul 04, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can special exercises help babies with torticollis move better?
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether weight shift training—a type of physical therapy—can help infants with congenital muscular torticollis (a tight neck muscle that causes head tilting) bear weight more evenly on their arms. Thirty infants aged 6 to 12 months will be randomly assigned to re…
Sponsor: Sahmyook University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 28, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a phone app help RA patients feel less anxious?
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether an 8-week program of yoga and meditation delivered through a mobile app can reduce anxiety in adults with stable rheumatoid arthritis. About 100 participants will either use the app daily or continue with standard care. Researchers will measure changes in…
Sponsor: Tugba Civi Karaaslan • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:03 UTC
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Could a bone drug ease pain in kids with rare inflammatory disease?
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether the drug zoledronate can reduce pain in children aged 4 to 17 with chronic recurrent multifocal osteomyelitis (CRMO), a rare auto-inflammatory bone disease. The 30 participants have not responded to standard anti-inflammatory drugs. They will receive eith…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Assistance Publique - Hôpitaux de Paris • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:03 UTC
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Could a common muscle relaxant cut narcotic use after hysterectomy?
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether adding cyclobenzaprine, a muscle relaxant, to standard pain medicines (ibuprofen, acetaminophen, and short-term narcotics) improves pain control and reduces narcotic use after minimally invasive hysterectomy. About 36 women undergoing laparoscopic hystere…
Phase 4 • Sponsor: Christiana Care Health Services • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:02 UTC
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Bladder gel shots aim to ease chronic pelvic pain
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis pilot study tests whether injecting hyaluronic acid directly into the bladder wall is safe and can reduce pain and frequent urination in people with interstitial cystitis (bladder pain syndrome). Fifteen adults who haven't improved after standard treatments will receive the …
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Sverdlovsk Regional Clinical Hospital No.1 • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:02 UTC
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Laser vs shock wave: which zaps shoulder pain better?
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study will compare two non-invasive treatments—high-intensity laser therapy and extracorporeal shock wave therapy—for people with chronic supraspinatus tendinopathy (a common shoulder tendon condition). Researchers will measure tendon thickness, shoulder space, pain, range o…
Sponsor: Cairo University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:01 UTC
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Zoom yoga for young arthritis patients: a new hope?
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study will test whether an 8-week yoga program done live over Zoom can improve balance, endurance, and well-being in 32 children aged 8-12 with juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA). The yoga sessions are led by certified physiotherapists and include breathing, poses, and medi…
Sponsor: Akdeniz University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:01 UTC
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Achilles tendon surgery showdown: which repair works best?
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study compares two surgical methods (single-row vs. double-row repair) for people with chronic Achilles tendon pain that hasn't improved with non-surgical treatments. Researchers will measure pain, function, and costs in 166 adults aged 18-75 to determine which approach prov…
Sponsor: Women's College Hospital • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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Gentle shoulder moves could ease rotator cuff pain without surgery
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study looks at whether adding a specific hands-on technique called Mobilization With Movement (MWM) to standard exercises can better reduce pain and improve shoulder function in people with rotator cuff tendinopathy. About 60 adults with chronic shoulder pain will be split i…
Sponsor: Kirsehir Ahi Evran Universitesi • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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Heel pain breakthrough? new study pits needle therapy against surgery
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study compares a 6-week non-surgical treatment (manual therapy plus nerve stimulation) with surgery for people who have had heel pain for over 6 months and haven't gotten better with standard care. 120 adults aged 30-65 will choose their preferred treatment and be followed f…
Sponsor: Universidad Europea de Valencia • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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New study tests nerve stretching to ease heel pain
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study will compare two types of nerve mobilization added to standard physical therapy for chronic plantar fasciitis. Sixty adults with heel pain for at least six weeks will be randomly assigned to receive either posterior tibial nerve mobilization or saphenous nerve mobiliza…
Sponsor: Prince Sattam Bin Abdulaziz University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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New injection aims to ease breathing in cancer patients with Fluid-Filled lungs
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study tests a new drug, JMKX000197, against a standard chemotherapy drug (cisplatin) to see which works better at controlling fluid buildup around the lungs in people with advanced cancer. About 120 participants with moderate to large fluid collections will receive the drug …
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Shanghai Jeyou Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd. • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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3D-Printed hand braces could be cheaper and just as effective
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study compares 3D-printed hand orthoses (braces) to traditional custom-made ones in 100 adults with chronic hand conditions from nerve, muscle, or bone issues. The goal is to see if the 3D-printed versions work just as well for daily activities, are more satisfying, and cost…
Sponsor: Academisch Medisch Centrum - Universiteit van Amsterdam (AMC-UvA) • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:04 UTC
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Shock wave showdown: how many sessions to soothe heel pain?
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study looks at whether having more sessions of shock wave therapy (ESWT) helps people with long-term heel pain (plantar fasciitis) feel better and move easier. About 57 adults with pain lasting at least 3 months will be split into groups getting different numbers of ESWT ses…
Sponsor: Kirsehir Ahi Evran Universitesi • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:03 UTC
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Simple leg exercises may tighten loose knees in Ehlers-Danlos syndrome
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether a 12-week program of hamstring strengthening exercises can reduce knee looseness and pain in people with hypermobile Ehlers-Danlos syndrome (hEDS) or hypermobility spectrum disorders (HSD). Twenty participants will attend two supervised exercise classes p…
Sponsor: University of Calgary • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:03 UTC
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Lupus brain fog? a simple exercise program might help clear it
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study looks at whether a 12-week aerobic exercise program can improve thinking skills and reduce disease activity in people with lupus. Researchers will test memory, attention, and walking ability before and after the program. The goal is to see if exercise can ease lupus-re…
Sponsor: Istanbul Galata University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:00 UTC
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Laser vs shock waves: which zaps shoulder pain best?
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study compares two non-invasive treatments—high-intensity laser therapy and shock wave therapy—for people with chronic shoulder pain from supraspinatus tendinitis. Researchers will measure pain and disability in 48 adults over several weeks to see which approach works better…
Sponsor: Kafrelsheikh University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:00 UTC
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Can an online program help young people with lupus and dermatomyositis feel less stressed?
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study tests a new online program called TEAM-LEADS designed to help teens and young adults (ages 13-22) with lupus or dermatomyositis reduce stress and improve heart-healthy behaviors like diet, exercise, and sleep. The program is self-guided and completed online. The study …
Sponsor: Duke University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:37 UTC
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Can video games heal your shoulder? new study tests VR therapy
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether using virtual reality (VR) games for shoulder exercises works better than standard physiotherapy for people with shoulder tendon pain. Twenty adults with shoulder tendinopathy will be randomly assigned to either VR-based or conventional exercise for 4 wee…
Sponsor: Universidad de Burgos • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:34 UTC
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New gel could ease jaw pain while you sleep
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study tests a special gel (HA35) applied to the jaw at night to relieve pain and muscle tightness from temporomandibular joint disorder (TMD). About 30 adults with TMD will use the gel nightly for 8-12 hours. Researchers will check how well it reduces pain and tension after …
Sponsor: Nakhia Impex LLC • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:34 UTC
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New drug aims to ease back pain and stiffness for arthritis patients
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether the drug vilamakitug can reduce symptoms of axial spondyloarthritis, a type of arthritis that causes back pain and stiffness. About 150 adults with active disease will receive either the drug or a placebo. The main goal is to see if more people get at lea…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: XBiotech, Inc. • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:33 UTC
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New study: can a common painkiller tame back pain in spondyloarthritis?
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study looks at whether a drug called acemetacin can reduce pain and control disease activity in adults with active axial spondyloarthritis, a type of inflammatory arthritis that mainly affects the spine. About 150 people aged 18 to 65 will take a daily pill for 4 weeks. Rese…
Phase 4 • Sponsor: Chinese PLA General Hospital • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:32 UTC
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New cement-and-ultrasound combo aims to soothe bone pain in advanced cancer
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether a special glass-based bone cement, used with ultrasound during surgery, can safely stabilize bones and reduce pain in people with advanced cancer that has spread to the pelvis. Eight adults aged 18 to 80 with painful pelvic bone tumors will receive the tr…
Sponsor: Liao Yun • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:10 UTC
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Personalized exercise shows promise for fatigue in rare blood cancers
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether a 12-week personalized exercise program can reduce fatigue and improve physical function in people with myeloproliferative neoplasms (MPN) and chronic myeloid leukemia (CML). Participants will do supervised aerobic and resistance training twice a week plu…
Sponsor: Carmen Fava • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:05 UTC
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Simple resistance training may ease RA muscle weakness
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether a structured progressive resistance training program can improve muscle strength in adults with rheumatoid arthritis (RA). About 118 participants will either do supervised exercises 3 times a week for 6 weeks or continue their usual care. Researchers will…
Sponsor: Kufa University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:02 UTC
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Could a tiny electrical zap ease pelvic pain after fibroid procedure?
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study tests a device called TUNES, which delivers gentle electrical stimulation through a menstrual disc to nerves near the uterus. The goal is to see if it can reduce pain and the need for pain medication in 60 women after uterine fibroid embolization. Participants will be …
Sponsor: Weill Medical College of Cornell University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:01 UTC
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Laser vs shock wave: which zaps heel pain best?
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study tests two non-invasive treatments for plantar fasciitis, a common cause of heel pain. 28 adults will receive either high-intensity laser therapy or focused shock wave therapy, plus exercises. Researchers will measure pain and foot function over 12 weeks to see which wo…
Sponsor: Mahidol University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:00 UTC
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Knee pain breakthrough? HMB supplement may speed athlete recovery
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether taking a supplement called HMB, along with a standard rehab program, can reduce pain and improve knee function in athletes with patellar tendinopathy (jumper's knee). Thirty athletes will receive either HMB or a placebo for 8 weeks. Researchers will measu…
Sponsor: Universidad Complutense de Madrid • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:00 UTC
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Zapping the brain to ease joint pain: new trial tests TMS for psoriatic arthritis
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether a non-invasive brain stimulation technique called repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (rTMS) can reduce chronic pain in people with psoriatic arthritis. Researchers will give 40 adults with low disease activity but ongoing pain either real rTMS o…
Sponsor: NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:05 UTC
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Hypnosis and VR tested to calm leukemia Patients' fears
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study compares hypnosis, virtual reality, and standard care to see which best reduces anxiety in adults starting chemotherapy for acute myeloid leukemia. About 99 patients will be randomly assigned to one of three groups. The goal is to find a non-drug way to help patients c…
Sponsor: University Hospital, Toulouse • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:01 UTC
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New exercise may ease Jumper's knee in weightlifters
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether a long-hold isometric exercise can reduce pain and improve function in competitive weightlifters with patellar tendinopathy (jumper's knee). About 24 athletes will either do the supervised exercise or follow routine training. Researchers will measure pain…
Sponsor: Universidad Complutense de Madrid • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:13 UTC
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Exercise may be the new prescription for psoriatic arthritis patients
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether a 12-week program of high-intensity interval training and strength training can improve heart and metabolic health in people with psoriatic arthritis. Researchers will also measure changes in fitness, pain, fatigue, and quality of life. The trial plans to…
Sponsor: Vastra Gotaland Region • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:13 UTC
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New app aims to boost wellness in blood cancer patients
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study tests a digital app called WELL-MPN designed to help adults with myeloproliferative neoplasms (MPNs) improve their diet, physical activity, symptoms, and emotional well-being. About 75 participants will be randomly assigned to use the app or receive standard written li…
Sponsor: Brigham and Women's Hospital • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:12 UTC
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Could skipping a common additive make numbing shots safer and just as effective?
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study looks at whether leaving out bicarbonate from the numbing medicine (lidocaine with adrenaline) affects how well people recover the day after hand or foot surgery. About 150 adults having common procedures like carpal tunnel release or bunion surgery will be randomly as…
Phase 4 • Sponsor: Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de Nīmes • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:11 UTC
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Fat stem cells injected into face could ease scleroderma mouth stiffness
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether injections of stem cells from donated fat tissue can help loosen mouth fibrosis in people with systemic scleroderma. Fifty adults with limited mouth opening will receive either stem cell or placebo injections around the mouth and be followed for 24 weeks.…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: University Hospital, Toulouse • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:09 UTC
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Exercise and diet combo shows promise for arthritis relief
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study looks at whether combining resistance exercises with an anti-inflammatory diet can reduce pain, improve daily function, and boost quality of life in people with rheumatoid arthritis. About 100 adults with low to moderate disease activity will follow a structured progra…
Sponsor: Berra Yamuç Tanrıöğen • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:00 UTC
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Can a Self-Image workshop help rheumatic disease patients feel better about themselves?
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study tests a therapeutic education program designed to improve self-image and self-esteem in adults with chronic inflammatory rheumatic diseases like rheumatoid arthritis and spondyloarthritis. Sixty participants will complete questionnaires and interviews before and after …
Sponsor: Assistance Publique - Hôpitaux de Paris • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 26, 2026 15:59 UTC
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Which hysterectomy is better? new trial aims to find out
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study compares total laparoscopic hysterectomy (removing the whole uterus including the cervix) with subtotal laparoscopic hysterectomy (keeping the cervix) in 500 women with benign conditions like fibroids or endometriosis. The main goal is to see which surgery leads to bet…
Sponsor: Fondazione Policlinico Universitario Agostino Gemelli IRCCS • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 26, 2026 13:41 UTC
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Could you help scientists unlock genetic cancer secrets?
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study screens up to 1,000 people with personal or family histories of certain cancers to see if they qualify for ongoing genetics research at the National Cancer Institute. Participants fill out a 15-20 minute online survey about their health and family history. No treatment…
Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 20, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New study tracks hidden dangers of common leukemia drug
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study will follow 200 children with acute lymphoblastic leukemia or lymphoma to learn more about the short- and long-term side effects of asparaginase drugs. Researchers will track how often serious toxicities occur during standard treatment and a newer therapy called SJALL2…
Sponsor: St. Jude Children's Research Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 19, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could metabolic syndrome shape the course of rare blood cancers?
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingResearchers at Assiut University are studying whether metabolic syndrome, a cluster of conditions like high blood pressure and high blood sugar, relates to the clinical course of chronic Philadelphia-negative myeloproliferative neoplasms. These are rare blood cancers where the bo…
Sponsor: Assiut University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 13, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can doctors match the right arthritis drug to the right child?
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingResearchers at Sohag University are following 50 children under 18 who have systemic juvenile idiopathic arthritis, a rare inflammatory disease that affects the whole body. The study records each child's symptoms, lab results, complications, and the treatments they receive, inclu…
Sponsor: Sohag University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 13, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Hidden kidney damage may lurk in rheumatoid arthritis patients
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingResearchers are testing whether people with rheumatoid arthritis have early, symptom-free kidney problems more often than healthy people of the same age and sex. The study compares kidney function and urine protein levels between 120 participants, including those with rheumatoid …
Sponsor: Assiut University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 11, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Do rheumatic diseases quietly damage the Eye's oil glands?
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingResearchers at Assiut University are studying whether rheumatic diseases such as rheumatoid arthritis, lupus, and Sjogren's syndrome harm the meibomian glands, the tiny eyelid glands that keep tears from evaporating. The study compares 120 people with these conditions to 30 healt…
Sponsor: Assiut University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 11, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can three routine blood ratios predict who survives AML?
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingResearchers at Assiut University Hospitals are studying whether three blood measures predict survival in adults newly diagnosed with non-M3 acute myeloid leukemia. The measures are the ratio of C-reactive protein to albumin, the ratio of albumin to fibrinogen, and the level of fe…
Sponsor: Assiut University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 11, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Brain tumor or aneurysm first? study weighs the safer sequence
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingResearchers are observing patients in China who have both a tumor in the sellar region of the brain and an unruptured intracranial aneurysm. The study compares three approaches: removing the tumor before treating the aneurysm, treating the aneurysm before removing the tumor, or r…
Sponsor: Cheng sen • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 11, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can blood tests predict transplant complications?
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study looks at how levels of immune-signaling molecules called cytokines change in the blood just before and after a stem cell transplant. Researchers want to see if these patterns differ based on the patient's disease, such as myelofibrosis or acute leukemia, and the type o…
Sponsor: Assistance Publique - Hôpitaux de Paris • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 06, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New study aims to predict deadly infections in blood cancer patients
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study looks at blood cancer patients who carry drug-resistant bacteria in their gut. Researchers want to find out who is most likely to get a serious infection from these bacteria. They will collect rectal swabs and track patients for 90 days to build a prediction tool. The …
Sponsor: Fundación Pública Andaluza para la gestión de la Investigación en Sevilla • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 05, 2026 00:00 UTC
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A patient questionnaire may rival lab tests for spotting rheumatoid arthritis flares
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingResearchers at Sohag University are studying 150 people with rheumatoid arthritis to see whether the Rheumatoid Arthritis Impact of Disease (RAID) questionnaire can reliably detect disease flares. They will compare the questionnaire's performance with other standard disease activ…
Sponsor: Sohag University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 05, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Chemotherapy at home for leukemia: a feasibility test
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study explores whether patients with acute myeloid leukemia can receive intravenous cytarabine chemotherapy at home instead of in the hospital. Researchers will track how many patients complete the planned home treatment, how often doses are given at home versus the hospital…
Sponsor: Zealand University Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 05, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could a tiny RNA molecule shed light on rheumatoid arthritis?
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingResearchers at Sohag University are comparing levels of a long non-coding RNA called GAS5 and a blood protein called IL-6 in people with rheumatoid arthritis versus healthy individuals. The study will measure GAS5 expression in blood samples using a technique called qRT-PCR and c…
Sponsor: Sohag University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 03, 2026 00:00 UTC
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A blood marker may reveal hidden heart risk in rheumatoid arthritis
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study looks at whether a blood protein called asprosin is linked to metabolic syndrome and heart risk in people with rheumatoid arthritis. Researchers will compare asprosin levels in three groups: rheumatoid arthritis patients with metabolic syndrome, those without it, and h…
Sponsor: Assiut University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 02, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a questionnaire capture the real burden of psoriatic arthritis?
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingResearchers at Assiut University are studying how psoriatic arthritis affects patients' daily lives and whether that impact matches clinical signs of disease activity. Adults with psoriatic arthritis will complete the Arabic version of the PsAID-12 questionnaire, which covers pai…
Sponsor: Assiut University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 02, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could a hidden thyroid problem worsen rheumatoid arthritis?
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingResearchers are measuring how often subclinical hypothyroidism, a mild form of underactive thyroid, occurs in people with rheumatoid arthritis compared to healthy people. They will also check whether this thyroid condition relates to higher disease activity or more severe joint i…
Sponsor: Assiut University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 02, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New registry aims to unlock secrets of rare blood cancers
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study is a registry that will collect medical information and blood samples from 500 adults with myelodysplastic syndromes (MDS) and related conditions. The goal is to learn more about how these diseases develop and progress over time. Participants will not receive any exper…
Sponsor: Technische Universität Dresden • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 29, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Brain surgery safety: live signal monitoring may shield speech, movement, and sight
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingResearchers at Odense University Hospital are testing whether monitoring brain signals during tumor surgery can help preserve functions like movement, speech, and vision. The project includes a randomized trial comparing surgery with and without motor signal monitoring, plus obse…
Sponsor: Odense University Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 29, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a Nose-Route surgery remove skull base tumors more safely?
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study looks at a surgical technique called the extended endoscopic endonasal approach (EEEA), which removes skull base lesions through the nose. The goal is to see how completely the tumor can be removed and how safe the procedure is. Adults with certain skull base tumors, s…
Sponsor: Assiut University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 28, 2026 00:00 UTC
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DNA clues could forecast steroid relapse in PMR
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study investigates whether DNA methylation patterns in blood immune cells can predict which patients with Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR) will relapse when corticosteroid treatment is tapered. Researchers will analyze blood samples from 50 PMR patients to see if specific immune…
Sponsor: Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 28, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Blood marker may shed light on stubborn heel pain
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study looks at whether a protein called CTGF/CCN2, found in the blood, is linked to chronic plantar fasciitis—a condition causing persistent heel pain. Researchers will compare CTGF levels in people with the condition to those without, and see if higher levels relate to wors…
Sponsor: Kanuni Sultan Suleyman Training and Research Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 27, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Blood markers may foretell kidney trouble in lupus
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study looks at whether two blood-based inflammation markers, called SII and SIRI, can help track disease activity and predict kidney flares in people with lupus nephritis, a type of kidney inflammation caused by lupus. Researchers will follow 100 adults with confirmed lupus …
Sponsor: Assiut University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 26, 2026 00:00 UTC
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A Heart-Rhythm warning sign hidden in a routine ECG?
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study investigates whether certain measurements from a standard 12-lead ECG—QT dispersion, P-wave dispersion, and Tp-e dispersion—can help predict the risk of cardiac arrhythmias in people with rheumatoid arthritis. Researchers will compare these ECG values between 120 rheum…
Sponsor: Assiut University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 26, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can big data improve safety in gynecologic surgery?
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study is a large registry that will collect detailed information from thousands of women undergoing surgery for non-cancerous gynecologic conditions like fibroids, endometriosis, and ovarian cysts. The goal is to track surgical techniques, complications, and recovery in real…
Sponsor: IRCCS San Raffaele • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 21, 2026 00:00 UTC
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A blood test and ultrasound could reveal hidden heart risk in young arthritis patients
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study looks at whether two simple tests can spot early signs of heart disease in people under 50 who were recently diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis (RA). The tests are a blood-based measure called the atherogenic index of plasma and an ultrasound of the neck arteries. The…
Sponsor: Assiut University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 21, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a smart tool keep watch on leukemia after treatment stops?
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study explores whether a digital tool can help monitor adults with chronic myeloid leukemia who have stopped treatment for up to two years. Over 12 months, researchers will track how often patients use the tool, aiming for a usage rate of at least 60%. The goal is to see if …
Sponsor: Versailles Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 14, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Immune clues in the blood may foretell heart trouble
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study is building a biobank of blood samples and imaging data from 300 people with suspected inflammatory heart or autoimmune rheumatic diseases. Researchers aim to identify immune biomarkers that could predict major heart events like heart failure, stroke, or atrial fibrill…
Sponsor: Assistance Publique - Hôpitaux de Paris • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 12, 2026 00:00 UTC
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A simple blood draw could spare kids with leukemia from painful bone marrow tests
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study looks at whether a blood test that detects tumor DNA (ctDNA) can give the same information as bone marrow tests in children with acute leukemia. Researchers will compare ctDNA results with standard bone marrow checks for minimal residual disease. The goal is to see if …
Sponsor: Institute of Hematology & Blood Diseases Hospital, China • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 09, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could a simple protein test unlock the secrets of joint disease?
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study looks at whether levels of a protein called 15-PGDH in the blood and joint fluid are linked to the severity of osteoarthritis and ankylosing spondylitis. Researchers will measure 15-PGDH in about 51 adults with these conditions and compare it with ultrasound images and…
Sponsor: Assiut University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 09, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Engineering immune cells to outsmart Leukemia's defenses
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study investigates how to engineer T cells to more effectively target acute myeloid leukemia (AML). Researchers will analyze samples from healthy donors and AML patients to identify T-cell receptors that recognize leukemia cells. The goal is to create next-generation enginee…
Sponsor: IRCCS San Raffaele • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 08, 2026 00:03 UTC
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Can a prefilled pen match a syringe for this biosimilar?
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study compares two ways of giving the same experimental biosimilar drug, DRL_AB, which is designed to work like abatacept for autoimmune conditions. Healthy male volunteers receive a single dose either through an autoinjector or a prefilled syringe. Researchers measure how m…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Dr. Reddy's Laboratories Limited • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 06, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can immune profiling unlock the hidden stages of tuberculosis?
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study aims to better understand tuberculosis (TB) across its entire spectrum—from early, symptom-free infection to active disease and after treatment. Researchers will recruit TB patients and their close contacts to analyze immune responses and identify biomarkers that could…
Sponsor: Irene Latorre Rueda • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 01, 2026 00:00 UTC
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A simple Note-Taking change could transform blood cancer care
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis quality improvement initiative tests whether a standardized electronic medical record template for progress notes, combined with a pharmacist-led medication titration service, can improve the management of polycythemia vera (PV). The study enrolls hematologists and oncologis…
Sponsor: Massachusetts General Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 31, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Personalized dosing may improve stem cell transplant survival in blood cancer patients
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study compares survival and other outcomes in patients with acute leukemia or myelodysplastic syndrome who received a stem cell transplant with a personalized dose of an immune-suppressing drug (r-ATG) to similar patients from a large registry who received standard treatment…
Sponsor: Miltenyi Biomedicine GmbH • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 30, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Mind over elbow: can beliefs predict how tennis elbow patients respond to treatment?
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study investigates what factors — such as pain intensity, fear of movement, and confidence in managing pain — influence how adults with chronic tennis elbow perceive their illness and what they expect from treatment. Researchers will survey 137 participants and analyze the d…
Sponsor: Acibadem University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 25, 2026 00:00 UTC
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A simple blood marker may reveal hidden heart risks in lupus
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study investigates whether the triglyceride-glucose (TyG) index, a simple blood-based measure of insulin resistance, can predict early signs of atherosclerosis in people with lupus nephritis. Researchers will measure carotid artery thickness and plaque in 156 adults with lup…
Sponsor: Assiut University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 24, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Blood particles may reveal hidden clues to scleroderma complications
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study looks at how tiny particles called extracellular vesicles travel through the bloodstream in people with systemic sclerosis, an autoimmune disease that affects blood vessels and organs. Researchers will take blood samples from different points in the circulation to see …
Sponsor: Fondazione Policlinico Universitario Agostino Gemelli IRCCS • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 23, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Blood marker may reveal hidden inflammation in arthritis patients
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study will measure a protein called IL-41 in the blood of 90 people with ankylosing spondylitis or psoriatic arthritis, plus healthy volunteers. Researchers want to see if higher levels of this protein are linked to more active disease. The goal is to find a simple blood tes…
Sponsor: Assiut University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 23, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could a simple blood test predict lupus in children with ITP?
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study looks at children with immune thrombocytopenic purpura (ITP) who also have certain antibodies, as they are at higher risk of developing lupus. Researchers will analyze blood samples to track immune cell changes and markers that may signal the transition to lupus. The g…
Sponsor: University Hospital, Bordeaux • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 19, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Hidden genetic syndrome may explain mysterious inflammation in older adults
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study looks for VEXAS syndrome, a recently discovered genetic condition, in adults over 50 who are hospitalized with unexplained fever, inflammation, or blood abnormalities. Researchers will screen participants using clinical exams and genetic testing of the UBA1 gene. The g…
Sponsor: Centre Hospitalier Universitaire Vaudois • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 18, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Ultrasound tool aims to prevent kidney failure in critically ill
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study will test whether using a special ultrasound technique called VeXUS to guide fluid treatment can help protect kidney function in 100 ICU patients with acute kidney injury. Researchers will compare outcomes like survival, need for dialysis, and lasting kidney damage. Th…
Sponsor: University of Alabama at Birmingham • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 18, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Real-Time nerve monitoring during spine surgery could predict bladder and bowel function
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis trial tests whether monitoring sacral reflexes during surgery can predict nerve function afterward. Patients undergoing sacrectomy for pelvic bone cancer or spinal procedures will have their reflexes tracked in real time. The goal is to help surgeons make decisions and prepa…
Sponsor: City of Hope Medical Center • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 18, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Genetic clues may forecast multiple sclerosis after vision loss
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis observational study looks at whether combining genetic information with standard clinical data can better predict who will develop multiple sclerosis after a first episode of optic neuritis (inflammation of the optic nerve). Researchers will follow 180 people aged 16 and old…
Sponsor: King's College London • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 17, 2026 00:00 UTC
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CT scans track hip implant movement to predict Long-Term stability
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study tracks 30 people receiving a CATALYSTEM cementless hip implant to measure how much the stem moves (subsides) in the thigh bone over two years. Using specialized CT scans, researchers aim to see if the implant stays firmly in place, which is key for long-term success. P…
Sponsor: Canadian Radiostereometric Analysis Network • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 15, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New model aims to predict jaw bone disease before it strikes
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study is developing a way to predict who might develop a serious jaw bone condition called medication-related osteonecrosis of the jaw (MRONJ) after dental procedures. Researchers are following adults who have taken bone-strengthening drugs like bisphosphonates or denosumab …
Sponsor: Hospital of Stomatology, Wuhan University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 11, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Blood test may reveal hidden cancer spread without scans
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study is testing whether a blood test can locate where colorectal cancer has returned or spread after surgery. Researchers are analyzing genetic markers in the blood to build a model that predicts whether a recurrence is local or distant. The goal is to improve early detecti…
Sponsor: The First Affiliated Hospital with Nanjing Medical University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 08, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Genetic clue may unlock why lupus hits some people harder
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study investigates whether a specific gene variation (ICOS) is linked to developing systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) and how severe the disease becomes. Researchers will analyze blood samples from 30 people diagnosed with SLE to look for patterns in the ICOS gene. The goal…
Sponsor: South Valley University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 02, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Home devices may spot lung flare-ups before they become emergencies
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether people with fibrotic interstitial lung disease can use home monitoring devices—like a spirometer, pulse oximeter, and scale—to help detect serious lung events such as flare-ups or hospitalizations. About 200 participants will use these devices connected t…
Sponsor: University of California, San Francisco • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 01, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New database aims to reduce bone cancer surgery risks
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study will collect information from 400 people having surgery for bone cancer. The goal is to track complications like infections or blood clots and understand how to improve care. By analyzing this data, researchers hope to find ways to make surgery safer and recovery faste…
Sponsor: Second Affiliated Hospital, School of Medicine, Zhejiang University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 01, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Scientists investigate how immune cells fight leukemia
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study will collect blood and bone marrow samples from 55 adults with acute leukemia or myelodysplastic syndrome. Researchers want to understand how natural killer (NK) cells interact with cancer cells over time. The goal is to identify genetic markers and immune patterns tha…
Sponsor: Nantes University Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:02 UTC
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Could cousins be as good as siblings for stem cell donation?
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study looks at whether using a cousin as a stem cell donor works as well as using a sibling for people with blood cancers. Researchers will compare survival, relapse, and side effects like graft-versus-host disease in patients who received a transplant from either a cousin o…
Sponsor: The First Affiliated Hospital of Soochow University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:01 UTC
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Which intubation method works best for acromegaly patients?
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study looks at how to safely place a breathing tube in people with acromegaly, a condition that can cause changes in the face and airway. It compares two methods: direct laryngoscopy and video laryngoscopy. The goal is to find which method gives a better view of the airway a…
Sponsor: Muzaffer GENCER • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:01 UTC
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Long-Term study aims to unlock mystery of joint hypermobility and chronic illness
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study will follow 100 health science students for at least 10 years to understand why some people with very flexible joints (hypermobility) develop chronic pain, fatigue, and other health issues while others do not. Researchers will measure balance, heart rate, and quality o…
Sponsor: Clarkson University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:01 UTC
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New study to reveal hidden immune effects of common leukemia drug
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study will observe 10 adults with acute myeloid leukemia who are receiving the drug gilteritinib after a stem cell transplant. Researchers want to understand how gilteritinib affects the behavior, metabolism, and function of immune cells like T-cells and monocytes. The goal …
Sponsor: Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de Nice • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:01 UTC
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Scientists build lab models of scleroderma from Patients' blood cells
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study aims to create stem cell lines from blood samples of 16 people: 4 with severe scleroderma, 4 with mild scleroderma, and 8 of their healthy relatives. These stem cells will be turned into various tissue types (like heart, skin, and immune cells) in the lab to study how …
Sponsor: University Hospital, Montpellier • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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Could blocking TL1A stop skin scarring in scleroderma? early lab study hints at possibility
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study will test if blocking a protein called TL1A can reverse skin scarring in systemic sclerosis, a rare autoimmune disease. Researchers will take blood and skin samples from 10 patients with early diffuse scleroderma and 10 healthy people. They will treat the samples in th…
Sponsor: Fondazione Policlinico Universitario Campus Bio-Medico • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:07 UTC
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New study tests if SPECT imaging can forecast prostate cancer treatment success
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study will look at whether SPECT scans taken after Lu-PSMA therapy can help predict how well patients with metastatic castration-resistant prostate cancer (mCRPC) are doing. Researchers will measure tumor activity and volume on the scans and compare them to standard PET-base…
Sponsor: Central Hospital, Nancy, France • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:07 UTC
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Hidden nerve damage may worsen life for ankylosing spondylitis patients
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study will check 45 adults with ankylosing spondylitis for peripheral neuropathy (nerve damage in the arms and legs) using nerve conduction tests. Researchers want to see if nerve problems are linked to higher disease activity, increased pain sensitivity, and worse quality o…
Sponsor: Assiut University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:07 UTC
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New study aims to unravel mysteries of common inflammatory condition in older adults
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study will follow 400 people recently diagnosed with polymyalgia rheumatica, a condition causing shoulder and hip pain. Researchers will track symptoms, treatments, and outcomes over 5 years to better understand the disease and improve diagnosis. Participants will provide bl…
Sponsor: University Hospital, Brest • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:05 UTC
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Hidden muscle loss in young arthritis patients under the microscope
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study looks at how often muscle weakness and loss (sarcopenia) happens in people aged 15 to 40 with juvenile idiopathic arthritis. Researchers will measure grip strength, do body scans, and use questionnaires to check muscle health. The goal is to find out how common this pr…
Sponsor: CHU de Reims • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:04 UTC
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Can a quick quiz replace gym tests for kids with chronic illness?
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study checks whether two short questionnaires can accurately measure physical fitness in children aged 10–18 with juvenile idiopathic arthritis or familial Mediterranean fever. Researchers will compare the questionnaire results with standard fitness tests. If the questionnai…
Sponsor: Istanbul University - Cerrahpasa • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:00 UTC
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Can Sauna-Like heat help chronic pain? new study investigates
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study looks at how whole-body heat therapy (hyperthermia) changes body temperature, pain sensitivity, and pain during movement in 60 people—half with chronic widespread pain (like fibromyalgia) and half healthy. Participants will receive six heat sessions over three weeks. T…
Sponsor: Bern University of Applied Sciences • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:00 UTC
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Patient education may shorten hospital stays after pituitary surgery
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study looks at whether giving patients clear, standardized instructions before and after pituitary surgery can improve their recovery. Researchers will compare hospital stay length, complication rates, and unplanned readmissions in 102 adults having elective surgery. The goa…
Sponsor: Uludag University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:00 UTC
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Sniffing out breastfeeding: scientists decode Baby's nose
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study looks at how smell helps newborns find and latch onto the breast for breastfeeding. Researchers will use a special machine to track odors from mothers and babies in real time. The goal is to understand the role of scent in early bonding and feeding, which could help im…
Sponsor: Centre Hospitalier Universitaire Dijon • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:00 UTC
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New blood test may predict cancer relapse after transplant
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study is testing a new blood test called AlloHeme that looks for tiny traces of a patient's own cells after a stem cell transplant. The goal is to see if the test can predict whether leukemia or MDS will come back before it happens. About 400 adults who have had or will have…
Sponsor: CareDx • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:37 UTC
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Your phone could predict arthritis before it strikes
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether smartphone data and optional smartwatches can detect early signs of psoriatic arthritis in people with psoriasis. About 3,458 adults with psoriasis but no arthritis will use an app that passively collects phone data. The goal is to develop algorithms that…
Sponsor: University of Oxford • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:36 UTC
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New study tracks psoriatic arthritis treatment success across therapy lines
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis observational study follows 400 adults with psoriatic arthritis who are starting a new biologic or targeted synthetic drug as part of their routine care. Researchers want to see if treatment response differs based on how many prior advanced therapies a person has tried, and …
Sponsor: Royal United Hospitals Bath NHS Foundation Trust • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:33 UTC
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New study eyes Tirzepatide's hidden impact on joints and heart
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis observational study in Mexico will follow 30 adults already taking tirzepatide for conditions like diabetes or obesity. Researchers will use MRI scans of the knees, CT scans of the heart, and body composition tests to see how the drug affects cartilage, heart fat, and overal…
Sponsor: JULIO GRANADOS MONTIEL • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:31 UTC
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Teen depression study tracks heartbeats and family bonds
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study looks at how heart rate variability (a measure of stress response) relates to emotional control and parent-teen relationships in 74 adolescents with depression. Teens will wear a Fitbit while sleeping for a week and fill out questionnaires. The goal is to better unders…
Sponsor: University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:29 UTC
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New eye on muscle disease: could a quick scan replace weeks of waiting?
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study tests a new imaging technique called full-field OCT to see if it can spot muscle inflammation faster than the usual method, which takes weeks. Researchers will compare both methods on muscle samples from 20 healthy adults and people with suspected myositis. The goal is…
Sponsor: Centre Hospitalier de Mâcon • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:24 UTC
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Hand rehab revolution? early data may predict recovery months ahead
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study follows 60 adults with hand or upper limb injuries to see if improvements in the first weeks of rehab can predict function months later. A digital tool created by a therapist tracks progress and patient feedback. The goal is to help clinicians make better, data-driven …
Sponsor: Hacettepe University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:06 UTC
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New study looks at how painkiller works in rheumatic pain
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study will examine how the painkiller nefopam works in 24 adults hospitalized with acute rheumatic pain. Researchers will measure how the drug is processed in the body, including its peak levels and how long it stays active. The goal is to better understand the drug's effect…
Phase 4 • Sponsor: University Hospital, Rouen • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:00 UTC
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Massive study to uncover hidden link between blood mutations and immune disorders
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study will follow 5,000 adults with immune system problems to see if certain blood cell mutations (called clonal hematopoiesis) are linked to their condition. Researchers will track new cases of immune-related diseases over time. No treatments or drugs are tested—this is pur…
Sponsor: Assistance Publique - Hôpitaux de Paris • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:00 UTC
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Arthritis app aims to boost drug safety skills
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether a smartphone app can help people with rheumatoid arthritis, spondyloarthritis, or psoriatic arthritis learn how to use their anti-rheumatic drugs more safely. About 144 adults will either use the app or receive standard care with a website. The goal is to…
Sponsor: Assistance Publique - Hôpitaux de Paris • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:01 UTC
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Lupus drug saphnelo under Real-World watch in women
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study will look at how the lupus medication Saphnelo (anifrolumab) is being used in women aged 15 to 50 who could become pregnant. Researchers will track how many women use the drug each year and describe their health characteristics. The goal is to gather real-world informa…
Sponsor: AstraZeneca • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:08 UTC
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Brain tumor surgery could rewire your food cravings
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study looks at how surgery for a rare brain tumor called craniopharyngioma might change what foods people like, especially fatty and sugary ones. Researchers will compare food preferences of 346 adults who had this surgery with two other groups: people who had a different pi…
Sponsor: Assistance Publique - Hôpitaux de Paris • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:08 UTC
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Paris network tracks rare Flesh-Eating infections to improve survival
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study follows 1,000 patients with rare, life-threatening skin and soft tissue infections who are treated through a special care network in the greater Paris area. Researchers will track survival rates, long-term complications, and quality of life to understand what factors a…
Sponsor: Assistance Publique - Hôpitaux de Paris • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:06 UTC
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Heart scans could spot hidden risks in lupus patients
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study will follow 1,500 people with lupus or other autoimmune diseases to see if advanced heart scans can predict heart attacks, strokes, or other heart problems. Participants will have one of three types of heart imaging. The goal is to learn if these scans can help doctors…
Sponsor: Assistance Publique - Hôpitaux de Paris • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:05 UTC
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Jumping Athletes' knee health: new study spots trouble early
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study looks at how athletes at risk for patellar tendinopathy (jumper's knee) move during jumps. Researchers will use a camera system to track knee, hip, and ankle angles in 60 male athletes over 12 months. The goal is to find early movement changes that could lead to better…
Sponsor: University Hospital, Montpellier • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:04 UTC
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Scientists probe immune signals in spine disease
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis observational study will measure levels of certain immune proteins (IL-17, IL-38, IL-41) and the HLA-B27 gene in 84 people with ankylosing spondylitis and a healthy control group. The goal is to see if these markers are linked to disease activity and severity. No treatment i…
Sponsor: Sohag University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:03 UTC
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Simple blood test may predict lung damage in autoimmune diseases
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study looks at a blood protein called FAP, which is linked to tissue scarring and inflammation. Researchers will measure FAP levels in people with rheumatoid arthritis and systemic sclerosis, as well as healthy volunteers, and compare them with standard tests and lung functi…
Sponsor: Sohag University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:02 UTC
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Could arthritis and arteritis be connected? new study investigates
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study aims to see if there is a connection between two types of inflammatory conditions: one affecting the spine and joints (spondylarthritis) and another affecting blood vessels (giant cell arteritis) or muscles (polymyalgia rheumatica). Researchers will compare 10 adults w…
Sponsor: Hôpital NOVO • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:02 UTC
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Simple ultrasound may predict ventilator weaning failure in ICU patients
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether a special ultrasound technique, called VExUS, can predict which ICU patients will have trouble breathing on their own after being on a ventilator. Researchers will scan the veins of 350 patients just before a breathing trial. The goal is to see if signs o…
Sponsor: Fundació Institut de Recerca de l'Hospital de la Santa Creu i Sant Pau • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:13 UTC
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New study aims to predict surgery needs for common hand condition
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study will follow 305 adults with Dupuytren's disease, a hand condition that causes fingers to curl inward. Researchers want to find out how many people need surgery within 3 years after a less invasive needle treatment, and what factors might predict that need. The goal is …
Sponsor: Ramsay Générale de Santé • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:12 UTC
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Blood thickens during exercise in rare disorder, study aims to find why
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study looks at why people with polycythemia vera (PV), a rare blood disorder that makes too many red blood cells, often struggle with exercise. Researchers will measure blood thickness and oxygen levels in 54 patients during a treadmill stress test. The goal is to see if a b…
Sponsor: Hospices Civils de Lyon • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:11 UTC
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New study to assess custom prosthetics for bone cancer patients
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study looks at how well people do after surgery to remove bone tumors and rebuild the bone with special implants. It includes 100 adults aged 30 to 70 with certain bone cancers or tumors that have spread to bone. The goal is to learn more about how these custom or 3D-printed…
Sponsor: Fondazione Policlinico Universitario Agostino Gemelli IRCCS • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:10 UTC
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New study aims to predict bleeding and clotting risks in cancer patients
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis observational study will measure how well the body breaks down blood clots in 150 cancer patients (with blood cancers or solid tumors) who also have clotting issues. Researchers will take extra blood samples during routine care to look for markers that might predict bleeding…
Sponsor: University Hospital, Strasbourg, France • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:03 UTC
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CAR-T therapy survivors monitored for Long-Term safety and survival
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study follows up to 49 people with relapsed acute myeloid leukemia (AML) or myelodysplastic syndrome (MDS) who previously received ARD103 CAR-T cell therapy in an earlier trial. Researchers will track side effects, overall survival, and how long any response lasts. The goal …
Sponsor: ARCE Therapeutics, Inc. • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:02 UTC
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One surgery, two goals: can removing fibroids and retrieving eggs together boost IVF success?
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis pilot study will test whether it is safe and effective to remove uterine fibroids and retrieve eggs in a single surgical step for infertile women aged 18–45. The researchers will track pregnancy, miscarriage, and live birth rates after frozen embryo transfer. Only 20 women w…
Sponsor: San Carlo Public Hospital, Potenza, Italy • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:02 UTC
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AI tool could make fibroid treatment more precise
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study tests a new AI-powered software that helps doctors see, in real time, how well a minimally invasive fibroid treatment (uterine artery embolization) is working. The goal is to make the procedure more accurate and consistent. The study will involve 250 women with symptom…
Sponsor: Emanuele Barabino • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:57 UTC
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New study follows lupus patients from day one to unlock better treatments
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study follows 700 adults recently diagnosed with lupus across Europe for up to 5 years. Researchers will track symptoms, treatment, and quality of life, and collect blood and urine samples. The goal is to understand how lupus develops early on and find markers that predict w…
Sponsor: University of Aarhus • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:54 UTC
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Can we predict who gets rheumatoid arthritis? new study aims to find out
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study follows 150 people at different risk levels for rheumatoid arthritis (RA) to see what factors might lead to the disease. Participants provide blood, urine, stool, and saliva samples, and answer questions about their lifestyle. The goal is to identify triggers like smok…
Sponsor: University Hospital, Montpellier • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:52 UTC
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Lupus patients wanted: new italian registry hopes to unlock better care
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThe LUNET project is creating a registry of 1,500 Italian adults with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE). By collecting real-world data from clinics across Italy, researchers hope to better understand the disease and improve how it is managed in daily practice. This is an observa…
Sponsor: Società Italiana di Allergologia, Asma e Immunologia Clinica • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 26, 2026 18:41 UTC
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New blood tests aim to unlock mysteries of rare inflammatory diseases
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study aims to better understand rare autoinflammatory diseases by developing blood tests that measure inflammation markers. Researchers will analyze blood samples from 60 adults and children with these conditions. The goal is to identify specific inflammation pathways, which…
Sponsor: Hospices Civils de Lyon • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 26, 2026 17:44 UTC
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New study aims to uncover mysteries of rare SITRAME syndrome
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study will collect information from 100 people in France with SITRAME syndrome, a rare autoinflammatory disease. Researchers want to learn about the disease's symptoms, treatments, and outcomes. No new treatments are being tested; the goal is simply to better understand the …
Sponsor: Assistance Publique - Hôpitaux de Paris • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 26, 2026 16:43 UTC
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Researchers to examine bone density in rare genetic disorders
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study will review medical records of 150 people with Marfan syndrome or Ehlers-Danlos syndrome to understand bone mineralization and fracture risk. Researchers will look at past bone density scans and health data to see how bone health changes over time. The goal is to learn…
Sponsor: IRCCS Policlinico S. Donato • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 26, 2026 15:44 UTC
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New study aims to predict best treatments for rheumatoid diseases using AI and health data
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study will collect health information, samples, and data from 100 people in Luxembourg (800 total across Europe) who have rheumatoid diseases and are starting or changing treatment. Researchers hope to find patterns that can predict which treatments work best for each person…
Sponsor: Luxembourg Institute of Health • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 26, 2026 14:31 UTC
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Massive data pool aims to crack childhood Leukemia's toughest cases
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study will gather and combine medical and genetic data from 2,000 children with acute myeloid leukemia (AML) across France. The goal is to find hidden patterns that predict which patients are most likely to relapse. By creating a large, shared database, researchers hope to i…
Sponsor: Assistance Publique - Hôpitaux de Paris • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 26, 2026 12:37 UTC