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Researchers are testing an experimental oral drug called MBX-102 in adults with type 2 diabetes whose blood sugar remains too high on metformin alone. The trial compares two doses of MBX-102 with a placebo and with Actos, an approved diabetes drug. About 242 participants take the…

This study tests a drug called tarlatamab, which helps the immune system find and attack cancer cells. It is for people with advanced neuroendocrine carcinomas of the digestive system or unknown origin, a rare and aggressive cancer with limited treatment options. About 87 partici…

This study follows 170 people with chronic hepatitis D who are taking bulevirtide to see how well it works over time and what side effects may occur. Researchers will track serious liver problems like liver failure, cancer, or need for transplant. The goal is to understand the dr…

This study tested giving immunotherapy drugs before surgery to people with liver cancer that could be removed. The goal was to see if these drug combinations could shrink the tumor or eliminate it before the operation. 62 participants took part in this early-phase trial, which ha…

This clinical trial is testing whether adding a targeted drug called bemarituzumab to standard chemotherapy and immunotherapy (nivolumab) helps people with advanced stomach or gastroesophageal junction cancer live longer. The study includes 515 adults whose tumors overexpress a p…

Researchers are testing an experimental drug called MRG003 in adults with advanced gastric or gastroesophageal junction cancer that has spread or cannot be removed by surgery. The trial enrolls people whose tumors test positive for EGFR and negative for HER2, a combination that l…

This early-stage trial tests whether combining two drugs, INCB099280 and adagrasib, is safe and tolerable for adults with advanced solid tumors that carry a specific genetic change called KRAS G12C. The study enrolls people whose cancer has spread or is locally advanced and who h…

This phase 2 trial is testing whether adding an experimental drug called evorpacept to two existing cancer drugs (cetuximab and pembrolizumab) can shrink tumors in people with a specific type of advanced colorectal cancer that has not responded to prior treatments. The study enro…

This study tested whether adding two drugs (lenvatinib and pembrolizumab) to a standard liver cancer treatment called TACE helps people with liver cancer that cannot be removed by surgery. About 479 participants received either the drug combo plus TACE or TACE alone. The goal was…

This Phase 3 trial tests whether adding an experimental immunotherapy called PDS0101 to the standard drug pembrolizumab helps people with advanced HPV16-positive head and neck cancer live longer. About 252 participants will receive either the combination or pembrolizumab alone. T…

This early-phase study tests an experimental drug called INCB177054, given alone or with another drug (retifanlimab), in people with advanced or metastatic solid tumors that have not responded to standard treatments. The main goals are to check safety and find the right dose. Abo…

This early-phase trial tests a personalized cell therapy called TCR-T cells, engineered to recognize and attack cancer cells with a specific KRAS mutation. Up to 18 adults with advanced pancreatic cancer who have exhausted standard treatments will receive a single infusion of the…

This phase 2 trial tests whether LY3549492, an oral tablet, helps adults who are overweight or obese and have type 2 diabetes lose weight. Participants receive either LY3549492 or a placebo for about 11 months. Researchers measure changes in body weight and the percentage of peop…

This study compares continuing oral diabetes medications (like metformin) versus switching to insulin in hospitalized adults with type 2 diabetes. About 255 participants will be randomly assigned to either stay on their usual pills or receive insulin injections. The goal is to se…

This Phase 2 trial tested an oral drug called ladarixin in 141 people aged 14-45 recently diagnosed with type 1 diabetes. The goal was to see if ladarixin could preserve the body's ability to produce insulin by protecting beta cells. The study was terminated early, so while it ma…

This study tests whether an AI-enhanced digital tool called iMatter2 can help people with type 2 diabetes better manage their condition. About 353 participants will use the tool to report their symptoms and receive feedback, while researchers track changes in blood sugar levels o…

This phase 2 trial tests whether adding panitumumab to standard chemotherapy can shrink tumors in people with metastatic colorectal cancer that has low-frequency RAS mutations. The idea is that even if a small number of cancer cells have the mutation, most cells may still respond…

This early-stage study tested a new drug called BI 765049, alone or combined with another drug (ezabenlimab), in 21 Asian adults with advanced solid tumors (stomach, colorectal, pancreatic, liver, head and neck, or lung cancer) that have a specific marker called B7-H6. The main g…

This early-phase trial tested ASP1012, a virus engineered to infect and kill cancer cells while making them visible to the immune system. It was given alone or with the immunotherapy pembrolizumab to 15 adults with advanced solid tumors. The main goals were to check safety and fi…

This clinical trial is testing whether a combination of two immunotherapy drugs, relatlimab and nivolumab, can help people with advanced colorectal cancer that has not responded to previous treatments. The study compares this combination to two standard chemotherapy options (rego…

This study tests a drug called Diamyd in people aged 12 to 29 who were recently diagnosed with type 1 diabetes and have a specific genetic type (HLA DR3-DQ2). The goal is to see if Diamyd can help the body keep making its own insulin, which could improve blood sugar control and r…

This phase 2 trial tests two different drug combinations as a first treatment for people with metastatic colorectal cancer—cancer that has spread beyond the colon or rectum. Participants receive capecitabine (Xeloda) plus bevacizumab (Avastin), and are randomly assigned to also g…

This trial tests a new biologic called CSR02-Fab-TF, given directly into the liver's blood supply, for people with intermediate or limited advanced liver cancer that has not responded to prior treatment. The drug is designed to block blood vessels that feed the tumor while sparin…

This study tests a new treatment called 4SCAR-CD44v6 T cells for people with cancers that have a specific protein called CD44v6. The therapy uses a patient's own immune cells, modified to better recognize and attack cancer cells. The trial will enroll 100 participants to check sa…

This study tested three different antibiotic regimens for people with recurrent Clostridium difficile infection (C. diff), a serious gut infection that keeps coming back. The goal was to see if newer drugs like fidaxomicin or a tapered/pulsed course of vancomycin work better than…

This study tests whether adding lenvatinib to pembrolizumab and chemotherapy helps people with metastatic esophageal cancer live longer. About 864 participants receive either the new three-drug combo or standard care. The goal is to improve overall survival, but this is not a cur…

This early-phase trial tested a new oral drug called BBI-355, alone or with other targeted therapies, in people with advanced solid tumors that had extra DNA (oncogene amplifications). The study aimed to find the safest dose and check for side effects. It was terminated early, so…

This trial is testing whether combining an experimental oral drug called IBI351 with the IV drug cetuximab can shrink tumors in people with metastatic colorectal cancer that has a specific KRAS G12C mutation. The study starts with a small group to find the safest dose, then compa…

This study tests a new oil called T-ACE Oil, mixed with a chemotherapy drug, for people with liver cancer that cannot be removed by surgery. The oil is injected directly into the liver's blood vessels to block them and deliver chemo to the tumor. The trial aims to see if it is sa…

This study tested a drug called basmisanil in children aged 2 to 14 with Dup15q syndrome, a rare genetic condition that affects development. The goal was to see if the drug could improve daily living skills like communication and movement. The trial was stopped early after enroll…

This study tests whether a supervised treadmill walking program can improve memory, attention, and other thinking skills in adults with type 2 diabetes. Participants will follow a personalized exercise plan, and researchers will measure changes in cognitive function and blood mar…

This phase 2 trial tested the drug olaparib (Lynparza) in people with advanced pancreatic acinar cell carcinoma, a rare pancreatic cancer. Participants took olaparib pills twice daily for up to 2 years. The study was terminated early after enrolling only 5 people, so it is not kn…

This trial is testing whether an experimental drug called NC410, when combined with the immunotherapy drug pembrolizumab, can safely and effectively treat people with advanced solid tumors that have not responded to standard immunotherapy or that are unlikely to respond. The stud…

This early-phase trial tests whether ExoFlo, a product made from extracellular vesicles derived from donor bone marrow stem cells, can safely treat perianal fistulas in people with Crohn's disease. The study enrolls adults aged 18-75 who have had Crohn's for at least six months a…

This trial is testing whether the targeted drug pemigatinib can slow or shrink a specific type of bile duct cancer (cholangiocarcinoma) that has a genetic change called FGFR2 rearrangement and cannot be removed by surgery. Participants will receive either pemigatinib as a daily p…

This study tests whether a daily supplement called nicotinamide riboside (a form of vitamin B3) can help children with mild to moderate ulcerative colitis. About 40 kids will take either the supplement or a placebo for 6 to 12 months, alongside their usual treatment. The main goa…

This trial explores whether adding counseling, cognitive behavioural therapy, or hypnotherapy to nicotine replacement therapy can help cancer patients quit smoking before their surgery. The study includes adults with breast, digestive, gynecologic cancer, or melanoma who smoke da…

This pilot study tests whether simvastatin (a cholesterol-lowering drug) and ursodeoxycholic acid (a bile acid medication), taken alone or together for six months, can improve markers of liver fibrosis in adults with advanced liver scarring after viral hepatitis has been controll…

This study is testing whether fecal microbiota transplantation (FMT) can help children with functional gastrointestinal disorders (FGIDs) – chronic gut issues without a clear physical cause. Researchers will give 100 children either FMT or standard drugs and track changes in symp…

This study tested a new antibody called ICT01 combined with low-dose interleukin-2 (IL-2) in 56 people with advanced solid tumors like colorectal, ovarian, and pancreatic cancer. The goal was to see if the combo is safe and can shrink tumors. Early results suggest it may help con…

This study tests a new drug called bemarituzumab, given together with chemotherapy and an immunotherapy drug (nivolumab), in 72 adults with advanced stomach or gastroesophageal junction cancer that cannot be removed by surgery. The main goals are to check safety and see if the co…

This trial is testing whether combining an experimental IDO1 inhibitor (BMS-986205) with the immunotherapy drug nivolumab can shrink tumors or slow disease progression in people with advanced liver cancer that cannot be surgically removed. The study enrolls adults whose cancer ha…

This phase 2 trial is testing whether toripalimab, an immunotherapy drug, can shrink tumors in people with advanced stomach or gastroesophageal junction cancer that has worsened after at least two prior treatments. Participants receive toripalimab every three weeks. The main goal…

This early-stage trial tested four different doses of siplizumab in 8 people aged 8–45 who were diagnosed with type 1 diabetes within the past 18 months. The goal was to find a safe dose that changes certain immune cell patterns linked to better insulin production. Participants r…

This trial is testing whether giving chemotherapy before the standard combination of chemo and radiation for rectal cancer could allow some patients to have a minor surgical procedure instead of a major one. The study enrolls adults with stage T2-T3 rectal cancer. The goal is to …

This trial is testing an experimental drug called NUC-3373, a nucleotide analogue, in combination with standard cancer drugs for people with advanced solid tumors. The study has two parts: one combining NUC-3373 with pembrolizumab, and the other combining it with docetaxel. The g…

This trial is testing whether a 'watchful waiting' approach after chemotherapy and radiation can safely avoid radical surgery in people with a certain type of rectal cancer. Participants receive chemotherapy (FOLFOX) followed by chemo-radiation, and those whose tumors completely …

This trial tests whether a small implanted device that electrically stimulates the lower esophageal sphincter can reduce acid reflux in people with GERD. Participants receive either active stimulation or a sham (inactive) device for six months, then all receive stimulation. The s…

This Phase 3 trial is testing whether a combination of two immunotherapy drugs, botensilimab and balstilimab, can help people with advanced colorectal cancer that can't be removed by surgery and has stopped responding to chemotherapy. About 834 participants will receive either th…

This study tests a 4-week prehabilitation program combining exercise, nutritional supplements, and psychological support for patients with sarcopenia (muscle loss) who are about to have pancreatic cancer surgery. The goal is to see if this program reduces serious complications li…

This trial tests a new cell therapy called TC-510 for people with advanced cancers that have a protein called mesothelin on their surface, including mesothelioma, ovarian cancer, and pancreatic cancer. TC-510 uses a patient's own immune cells, which are genetically modified to be…

This study aimed to see if adding focused radiation to standard chemotherapy helps people with a type of liver cancer (intrahepatic cholangiocarcinoma) that cannot be removed by surgery. Only one person enrolled before the trial was stopped early, so no meaningful conclusions can…

This early-stage trial tested an oral drug called TNO155, alone or with another drug (nazartinib), in 227 adults with advanced solid tumors like lung cancer, melanoma, and head/neck cancer. The main goal was to check safety and find the right dose. The study was terminated early,…

This trial investigates whether adding intravenous iron to standard oral iron supplements can help heal intestinal damage in people with celiac disease who have iron deficiency and gut atrophy. Participants receive either intravenous iron infusions plus oral iron, or oral iron al…

This trial tests whether adding a precise, internal radiation treatment (166Holmium microspheres) to standard immunotherapy (atezolizumab and bevacizumab) can shrink liver tumors that cannot be surgically removed. About 10 adults with unresectable hepatocellular carcinoma will re…

This phase 2 trial tests whether combining two drugs—erlotinib and everolimus—can slow the growth of advanced pancreatic cancer in patients who have already received at least one prior treatment. The study enrolls people with unresectable or metastatic pancreatic adenocarcinoma a…

This early-stage study tested the drug revumenib in 42 adults with colorectal cancer or other solid tumors that had spread or come back after at least one prior treatment. The goal was to see if the drug is safe and can slow tumor growth. Researchers measured side effects, how th…

This early-phase trial tests a personalized cell therapy for people with metastatic pancreatic cancer. A patient's own T-cells are genetically modified to recognize and attack mesothelin, a protein found on many pancreatic cancer cells. Before receiving the modified cells, patien…

This trial investigates whether screening for gestational diabetes earlier in pregnancy (at 18-20 weeks instead of the usual 24-28 weeks) and providing prompt lifestyle advice and medication if needed can reduce complications such as large babies, C-sections, and high blood press…

This phase II trial tests a targeted radiation therapy called 188Re-SSS lipiodol for people with liver cancer that cannot be surgically removed. The treatment delivers radiation directly to the tumor through the liver's blood vessels. The study aims to see how many patients' tumo…

This trial investigates whether giving a combination of bevacizumab (a drug that blocks blood vessel growth to tumors) and chemotherapy before surgery can eliminate all signs of cancer in people with stage II or III rectal cancer. Participants receive the treatment before their p…

This trial investigates whether an oral medication called etrasimod can help people with moderate to severe Crohn's disease who have not responded well to other treatments. Participants take either etrasimod or a placebo daily for up to several years. The study measures improveme…

This trial compares two approaches to antibiotic use after appendix removal surgery: a restrictive course (none or up to 24 hours) versus a liberal course (24 hours to 4 days). The goal is to see if the shorter course is just as safe and effective, while reducing side effects and…

This trial investigates whether combining two drugs, niraparib and dostarlimab, with a short course of radiation before surgery can help treat locally advanced rectal cancer. The study first finds a safe dose of niraparib, then checks how well the combination shrinks the tumor. P…

This study tested brazikumab, an experimental biologic drug, in 89 adults with moderate-to-severe Crohn's disease. Participants received either brazikumab, a placebo, or an active comparator (Humira) to see if the drug could improve symptoms and heal the gut lining. The trial was…

This study looks at the long-term safety of brazikumab, a drug given as a shot every 4 weeks, for people with moderate to severe ulcerative colitis. Participants had already taken part in an earlier study of brazikumab. The goal is to see if the drug remains safe over a longer pe…

This phase 2 trial tested the immunotherapy drug nivolumab (Opdivo) given before and after a procedure called electroporation for people with advanced hepatocellular carcinoma (liver cancer) that could still be treated with curative intent. The study aimed to see if adding nivolu…

This trial tested a vaccine called PD1-Vaxx given before surgery to people with a specific type of colorectal cancer (MSI-high). The goal was to see if the vaccine could shrink tumors, measured by how many cancer cells remained after treatment. Only 3 people took part, and the st…

This early-phase study tested an injectable drug called NP-201 acetate in healthy volunteers and people with mild-to-moderate ulcerative colitis. The goal was to check safety, how the body processes the drug, and early signs of effectiveness. The trial was terminated early, so on…

This early-phase trial is testing whether adding two immunotherapy drugs (botensilimab and balstilimab) to a strong chemotherapy mix plus two oral medications (chloroquine and celecoxib) can help people with metastatic pancreatic cancer that hasn't been treated yet. The study inv…

This early-phase trial tested a two-step chemotherapy approach for people with a type of liver cancer (intrahepatic cholangiocarcinoma) that cannot be surgically removed. First, patients received a standard chemo mix (mFOLFIRINOX) through the veins. Then, they got a second chemo …

This phase 2 trial tested brazikumab in 242 adults with moderate-to-severe ulcerative colitis. Participants received either brazikumab or a placebo intravenously and then as injections over 54 weeks. The goal was to see if the drug could improve symptoms and heal the colon lining…

This study looks at people with inflammatory bowel disease (Crohn's disease or ulcerative colitis) who are in deep remission. It compares two methods for gradually increasing the time between infliximab infusions: one based on symptoms and one based on drug levels in the blood. T…

This study tested a drug called bemarituzumab in 260 adults with solid tumors that have high levels of a protein called FGFR2b. The main goals were to see if the drug is safe and if it can shrink tumors. Participants had already tried other treatments without success.

This was an early-phase study testing a new drug called XMT-2056 in people with advanced solid tumors that have a protein called HER2. The trial aimed to find a safe dose and check for side effects. It was terminated early, so the full results are not available.

This study tested whether an extra dose of bezlotoxumab, a drug that blocks the harmful toxin made by C. diff bacteria, could help very sick patients recover after emergency colon surgery. Only 5 people took part before the study was stopped early. The goal was to see if the drug…

This study aimed to compare two standard treatments for people with large intermediate-stage liver cancer that cannot be surgically removed. One group would receive a combination of two immunotherapy drugs (atezolizumab and bevacizumab), while the other would receive local treatm…

This study looked at whether adding a precise type of radiation (stereotactic body radiation therapy) to standard chemotherapy could better control pancreatic cancer that has spread to only a few spots in the body. The trial planned to enroll patients with limited metastases, but…

This study looked at whether people with type 2 diabetes should continue taking their usual metformin medication while hospitalized. The goal was to see if it helped control blood sugar, caused stomach issues, or affected how long patients stayed. Only 22 people took part before …

This study aimed to see if liver transplantation is possible and safe for people infected with both HIV and hepatitis C. Fifteen patients were enrolled to track survival, virus behavior, and drug interactions after transplant. The goal was to understand how these two viruses inte…

This study tested an oral medication, NX-13, in 81 adults with moderate to severe ulcerative colitis. Participants received either NX-13 or a placebo for 12 weeks, with a long-term follow-up option. The trial was terminated early, so the full results are not available, but the da…

This study tested whether using a Freestyle Libre 2 continuous glucose monitor for 28 days, along with standard therapeutic education, helps people recently diagnosed with type 2 diabetes improve their blood sugar control. The trial enrolled 27 adults diagnosed within the past ye…

This study looked at whether a full or half dose of pantoprazole could keep the esophagus healed in children aged 1 to 17 who had erosive esophagitis. The goal was to see which dose worked better and was safer. The study was stopped early, so results are limited.

This study tests an automated insulin delivery system for adults with type 1 diabetes. The system uses a smartphone connected to a continuous glucose monitor and insulin pump to help keep blood sugar levels in a healthy range, especially overnight. Ten participants compare the au…

This early-stage study tested a new experimental drug called GSK3965193, alone and in combination with another drug (bepirovirsen), for people with chronic hepatitis B. The goal was to see if the combination could lower hepatitis B virus levels and possibly lead to a sustained re…

This study tested whether the drug surufatinib could help prevent pancreatic neuroendocrine tumors from coming back after surgery. The trial was planned for many participants but was stopped early with only 6 people enrolled. Because it ended early, we don't have clear answers on…

This study tested whether injecting vidutolimod directly into tumors plus giving cemiplimab through a vein could shrink cancers that have spread. The trial included 77 people with several types of advanced cancer. Unfortunately, the study was stopped early, so we have less inform…

This study looked at the long-term safety of a fixed-dose combination of two drugs (obeticholic acid and bezafibrate) for people with primary biliary cholangitis (PBC), a chronic liver disease. It enrolled 62 adults who had already been taking the combination in earlier studies. …

This early-stage study tested a new drug called PF-07265807 in people with advanced or metastatic solid tumors that had spread. The main goals were to find a safe dose and check for side effects. The trial was terminated early, so results are limited.

This early-stage study tested a new drug called PF-07284892, alone or with other medicines, in people with advanced solid tumors that had specific genetic changes. The goal was to find the safest dose and check for side effects. The study was stopped early, so results are limited…

This study tested whether giving the heart medication metoprolol through a vein could help people with severe lung failure (ARDS) in the ICU. The goal was to see if it helped them breathe without a machine for more days. However, the trial was stopped early and only 14 people too…

This study tested giving hepatitis C treatment to people who inject drugs while they were already in the hospital for other infections. The goal was to cure their hepatitis C and make sure they stayed connected to care afterward. The study was stopped early, but it included 21 pa…

This study tested a new drug called LSTA1 added to standard treatment for people with advanced bile duct or gallbladder cancer. The goal was to see if the combination is safe and works better than standard treatment alone. The trial was stopped early, and results are not yet avai…

This study tested an experimental drug called TOL-3021 in people with type 1 diabetes to see if it could help preserve the body's ability to produce insulin. The trial enrolled 78 participants aged 12 to 41 who had been diagnosed within the last 5 years. The study was terminated …

This phase III trial compared two radiation strategies for cancer that had spread to the brain and returned in new spots after initial radiosurgery. One group received focused radiation only to the new tumors, while the other received whole brain radiation that avoided the memory…

This study tested a drug called BM7PE immunotoxin in 14 people with colorectal cancer that had spread and was no longer responding to standard chemotherapy. The goal was to find a safe dose and see if it could help patients live longer. The study was stopped early, so we have lim…

This study tested a treatment called radioembolization for elderly or frail patients whose colorectal cancer has spread only to the liver and cannot be removed by surgery. Instead of standard chemotherapy, tiny radioactive beads are injected into the liver's blood supply to targe…

This early-stage trial tested a combination of two drugs, trametinib and hydroxychloroquine, in 25 adults with advanced pancreatic cancer that could not be removed by surgery. The main goal was to find the safest dose and understand side effects. The study was stopped early, so r…

This study looked at whether giving antibiotics for a shorter time after appendix removal works as well as a longer course. It included adults with simple or complex appendicitis. The goal was to see if shorter treatment could reduce side effects and still cure the infection.

This study tracked 350 people with GERD who received a device that electrically stimulates the muscle that keeps stomach acid from rising. The goal was to see how safe the device is over 5 years and whether it improves symptoms and quality of life. The registry included both new …

This phase 3 trial tested a drug called A140 (similar to cetuximab) combined with chemotherapy (mFOLFOX6) as a first treatment for people with a specific type of advanced colorectal cancer (RAS wild-type). The study planned to enroll 570 people in China but was terminated early w…

This study tested a new type of temporary colostomy (a surgical opening in the belly) for people having rectal cancer surgery. The goal was to see if it could reduce bowel problems and kidney injury compared to the usual stoma. Only 16 patients were enrolled before the study was …

This study tested whether drinking a mix of branched-chain amino acids (BCAAs) a few hours before colorectal cancer surgery could help prevent high blood sugar afterward. About 79 patients were split into two groups: one got a BCAA drink, the other plain water. The goal was to se…

This early-stage study tested a new treatment called VCTX211 for people with type 1 diabetes. The goal was to see if implanting these special cells could help the body make insulin and reduce the need for insulin shots. Only 5 people took part, and the study was stopped early. Th…

This study tested a low dose of a drug called ATG to see if it could delay or prevent type 1 diabetes in people at high risk. Only 2 people enrolled, so the study was stopped early. The goal was to measure how long it took for participants to develop full-blown diabetes.

This study tested a drug called A3907 in 18 adults with Primary Sclerosing Cholangitis (PSC), a rare liver disease. The goal was to check if the drug is safe and how the body processes it. The study was stopped early, so results are limited.

This study tested two immunotherapy drugs (durvalumab and tremelimumab) in people with liver cancer who were waiting for a liver transplant. The goal was to see if the drugs could safely shrink tumors and control the disease without causing organ rejection. Only 8 people took par…

This study tested a combination of chemotherapy drugs for people with stomach cancer that has spread inside the belly. The treatment involved giving one drug directly into the abdomen and through a vein, plus a second drug taken by mouth. The goal was to see if this approach coul…

This study tested a community-based program called Meals 4 Moms for pregnant women with gestational diabetes. Participants received tailored meals, education, and activity monitoring. The goal was to see if the program was practical and acceptable. Only 8 women were enrolled befo…

This study tested a drug called INT-787 in 67 people with severe alcohol-associated hepatitis, a serious liver condition. The trial was a phase 2a proof-of-concept study, but it was terminated early. Researchers were looking at safety, how well the drug works, and how the body pr…

This study tested whether giving extremely preterm babies (born before 27 weeks) a gentle saline enema twice a day could help them reach full feeding sooner and prevent necrotizing enterocolitis (NEC), a severe gut infection. The trial planned to include 200 infants but was termi…

This study tested a combination of two drugs, donafenib and KN046, in people with advanced gastrointestinal cancers that had not responded to standard treatments. The goal was to check safety and see if the drugs could shrink tumors. The trial was stopped early, and only 15 peopl…

This early-phase trial tested the drug plinabulin combined with radiation and immunotherapy in 19 people with advanced cancers (like lung, bladder, or melanoma) that had stopped responding to standard immunotherapy. The goal was to see if the combination was safe and could shrink…

This study tested an experimental daily tablet called VTX002 in people with moderate to severe ulcerative colitis, a chronic inflammatory bowel disease. About 213 participants were randomly assigned to receive one of two doses of VTX002 or a placebo for 13 weeks, with the option …

This study tested whether adding an experimental drug (VIC-1911) to the standard drug lenvatinib could help people with liver cancer that no longer responds to lenvatinib alone. Only 5 people were enrolled before the study was stopped early. The goal was to see if the combination…

This study tested a precision medicine approach for people with advanced cancers like breast, ovarian, pancreatic, prostate, or sarcoma. Researchers used genetic and protein tests to track how the cancer changes and then a team of experts recommended personalized drugs. The goal …

This study compared two ways of feeding patients who developed a leak (fistula) after upper gastrointestinal surgery: feeding through a tube into the gut (enteral nutrition) versus feeding through a vein (parenteral nutrition). The goal was to see if enteral nutrition could help …

This study tested the drug lenvatinib in people whose liver cancer came back after a liver transplant. The goal was to see if the drug could shrink tumors. Only 3 people joined before the study was stopped early, so we have very limited information on how well it works.

This study aimed to see if following the exact dosing instructions for oral semaglutide helps control blood sugar in people with type 2 diabetes who are already on metformin. Only one person enrolled before the study was stopped early. The main focus was on changes in blood sugar…

This study tested whether the antibiotic vancomycin, taken by mouth, is safe and effective for adults with primary sclerosing cholangitis (PSC), a rare liver disease. About 102 participants were randomly assigned to receive vancomycin or a placebo. The main goal was to see if van…

This early-stage trial tested a new drug called AP026, a fusion protein that targets two pathways (GLP-1 and FGF21) to potentially treat type 2 diabetes. The study planned to enroll 74 healthy adults but was terminated early after only 14 participants. The main goal was to check …

This small Phase 2 study tested two doses of vonafexor, an oral drug, in 10 people with mild-to-moderate chronic kidney disease and suspected MASH (a type of fatty liver disease). The goal was to see if vonafexor could improve kidney function. However, the trial was terminated ea…

This early-phase trial tested a three-drug combination (ivosidenib, nivolumab, and ipilimumab) in 7 people with advanced bile duct cancer that has a specific IDH1 mutation. The goal was to check safety and find the right dose, but the study was stopped early by the sponsor before…

This early-stage trial tested an experimental drug called AUR106 in 21 adults with advanced solid tumors (lung, stomach, bladder, kidney, colon, or esophageal cancer) that had come back or spread. The main goals were to check safety, find the right dose, and see how the drug move…

This phase 2 study tested three doses of the experimental drug AUR109 in 29 adults with advanced colorectal, ovarian, or kidney cancer who had already tried at least two other treatments. The goal was to see if the drug could shrink tumors and to check its safety. The trial was t…

This very early trial tested two immune-stimulating drugs injected directly into tumors for people with stage IV pancreatic cancer. The goal was to see if the combination could shrink tumors or slow their growth. However, the study was stopped early after enrolling only 2 partici…

This phase 3 trial tested a new drug, abelacimab, against a standard blood thinner (dalteparin) to prevent dangerous blood clots from returning in people with gastrointestinal or genitourinary cancers. The study enrolled 417 adults with advanced cancer and a recent clot. It was t…

This early-stage trial tested a new drug called AUR103 calcium, given together with standard treatments (trastuzumab and chemotherapy), for people with advanced HER2-positive stomach or gastroesophageal junction cancer. The study aimed to find a safe dose and check if the combina…

This study tested whether stem cells from donated bone marrow could heal fistulas (abnormal tunnels) in people with Crohn's disease who had a pouch after colon removal. The trial planned to enroll 24 adults but was terminated early, so we don't have clear results on safety or hea…

This study tested whether stem cells from donated bone marrow could safely heal rectovaginal fistulas in women with Crohn's disease. These fistulas are abnormal connections between the rectum and vagina that cause pain, infections, and poor quality of life. The trial planned to e…

This phase 1 study tested the cancer drug pazopanib in 18 frail elderly patients (aged 75+) with metastatic cancers like kidney, lung, or breast cancer. The goal was to find the highest safe dose by starting at 400 mg daily and increasing if tolerated. The study was terminated ea…

This early-phase study tested whether injecting stem cells from donor bone marrow could safely heal fistulas (abnormal tunnels) in people with Crohn's disease who have a J-pouch after colon removal. The study aimed to see if the treatment could close the fistulas and improve symp…

This early-phase study tested whether injecting stem cells from donated bone marrow could help heal perianal fistulas in teenagers with Crohn's disease. Six patients aged 13-17 received injections of 75 million stem cells directly into the fistula tract, with a possible second do…

This early-phase study tested whether injecting donor stem cells directly into the colon could help people with severe Crohn's colitis that didn't respond to standard treatments. Only 7 people took part before the study was stopped early. The main goal was to check safety, but be…

This early-stage study tested whether injecting donor stem cells (remestemcel-L) into the colon could help people with severe ulcerative colitis that hadn't responded to other treatments. Only 7 adults took part before the trial was stopped early. The main goal was to check safet…

This study tested whether surgically removing both the main pancreatic tumor and any limited spread to the liver or lungs could help people with pancreatic cancer live longer. Only 5 people enrolled before the trial was stopped early. Participants first received chemotherapy, the…

This early-stage study tested whether injecting donor stem cells directly into fistulas (abnormal tunnels) could help people with Crohn's disease. The trial planned to enroll 25 adults but was terminated early. The goal was to check safety and see if the treatment could lead to c…

This study compared two surgical methods for removing diseased intestine in people with Crohn's disease: one that cuts the main artery high up, and one that spares the mesentery (the tissue holding the intestine). The goal was to see which technique better prevents the disease fr…

This small pilot study tested whether a low-carb diet (50-100 grams of carbs per day) combined with the diabetes drug dapagliflozin could improve blood sugar control in people with chronic kidney disease and prediabetes or type 2 diabetes. Four participants were split into two gr…

This study tested whether combining two drugs, trametinib and hydroxychloroquine, could help overcome treatment resistance in people with advanced pancreatic cancer that had spread. The trial aimed to see how many patients were free of cancer growth after 12 weeks. It included 20…

This early-stage trial tested a new drug called LY3885125 in people with high cholesterol (dyslipidemia) and non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD). The main goal was to check safety and how the body processes the drug. The study was terminated, meaning it stopped early, so it…

This early-stage study tested a new drug called DR30303 in 13 people with advanced digestive system cancers that had stopped responding to standard treatments. The drug is a lab-made antibody designed to target a protein called CLDN18.2 found on some cancer cells. The main goals …

This study aimed to compare two different ways of giving chemotherapy (FLOT) to people with stomach or gastroesophageal junction cancer. One group received all chemotherapy before surgery, while the other received some before and some after surgery. The study was stopped early af…

This study tested two antiviral drugs, clevudine and tenofovir, alone or together, in 150 adults with chronic hepatitis B who had not been treated before. The goal was to see which approach worked best at controlling the virus after 96 weeks of treatment and 24 weeks of follow-up…

This early-stage study tested a new drug called CPO-100 in 34 adults with advanced solid tumors that had not responded to at least two prior treatments. The goal was to check safety and find the right dose. The study was terminated early, so results are limited.

This study was designed to see if brazikumab is safe and tolerable over the long term for people with moderate to severe Crohn's disease. It enrolled 18 participants who had previously been in a related study. The trial was terminated early, meaning it did not reach its planned e…

This study tested whether injecting chemotherapy drugs directly into pancreatic cysts could shrink or eliminate them. It involved 75 adults with cysts between 2-5 cm. The approach used an endoscope to guide the injection, comparing two different pre-treatment rinses. The trial wa…

This phase 2 trial tested a liver-directed chemotherapy using idarubicin mixed with lipiodol (a fatty contrast agent) injected directly into the liver artery. The goal was to see if this could control non-spreading liver cancer in 44 patients with cirrhosis. The study was termina…

This study tested a treatment using a sheet of the patient's own mouth cells to prevent the esophagus from narrowing after cancer removal surgery. Only one person took part before the study was stopped early. The goal was to see if the cell sheet could safely reduce scarring and …

This study tested whether a nutritional drink called Impact Oral®, taken for 5 days before and after surgery, could reduce complications in colorectal cancer patients. The trial included 71 patients eligible for minimally invasive surgery. However, the study was terminated early,…

This early-phase trial tested a new drug called nanrilkefusp alfa, which helps activate immune cells, both alone and combined with the immunotherapy pembrolizumab. It included 115 people with various advanced solid tumors that had stopped responding to standard treatments. The st…

This study tested a device called EndoRotor to remove abnormal cells in people with Barrett's esophagus that didn't improve after standard treatments. The device cuts and removes tissue through a scope. Only 15 people took part, and the study was stopped early, so we don't have c…

This study tested a new gel called Dehisgel in 20 adults who had colorectal surgery for rectal cancer. The goal was to see if the gel could safely prevent leaks where the bowel was reconnected. The study was stopped early, so results are limited.

This study aimed to see if injecting radioactive particles (OncoSil) directly into pancreatic tumors during an endoscopic ultrasound, combined with chemotherapy, could safely shrink tumors and improve survival. It was designed for people with advanced pancreatic cancer that could…

This early-phase study tested a new drug called PF-07921585, given alone or with another drug (sasanlimab), in adults with advanced solid tumors like lung, bladder, kidney, melanoma, head & neck, or colorectal cancer. The goal was to check safety and find the right dose. Only 4 p…

This early-phase study tested a treatment using donated natural killer (NK) cells from cord blood, combined with chemotherapy, for children and young adults with solid tumors that returned or didn't respond to standard care. The goal was to find the safest dose and check for side…

This early-phase study tested an experimental drug called BR105 in 31 adults with advanced cancers that no longer responded to standard treatments. The main goals were to check safety, find the right dose, and see if the drug could shrink tumors. The trial was stopped early, so r…

This early-stage trial tested a new oral drug, AZD0022, designed to block the KRASG12D mutation found in some advanced cancers like lung, pancreatic, and colorectal cancer. The study aimed to see if the drug was safe and tolerable when given alone or with another cancer drug (cet…

This study looked at whether a plant-based diet and lifestyle changes could help people with type 2 diabetes, prediabetes, or obesity improve their health. Researchers aimed for diabetes remission (normal blood sugar without medication for at least 3 months) or significant weight…

This study looked at whether using a combination of weight-loss medications could help people with obesity lose weight and improve the health of their blood vessels. It involved 128 adults aged 40-75 who were obese and had at least one heart risk factor. The study was stopped ear…

This trial tested whether a computer program that customizes infliximab doses based on blood tests can help children and young adults with Crohn's disease reach better drug levels than standard dosing. Only 6 participants were enrolled before the study was stopped early. The goal…

This study tested whether a bile acid supplement called UDCA could reduce inflammation and improve quality of life in people with pouchitis, a complication after ulcerative colitis surgery. Only 2 participants were enrolled before the study was terminated. The goal was to see if …

This study compared two approaches for women with deep endometriosis who want to get pregnant: surgery to remove endometriosis or fertility treatment (IVF). Researchers planned to track pregnancy and live birth rates. The trial was stopped early after enrolling 38 women, so the r…

This study tested an experimental drug called KAN-101 in people with celiac disease. The goal was to see if it could safely reduce the immune response to gluten. The trial included 128 participants and was split into phases to check safety and how the body processes the drug. How…

This phase 3 trial compared a combination of two drugs (regorafenib and pembrolizumab) with standard locoregional therapies (TACE or TARE) as a first treatment for intermediate-stage liver cancer that has spread beyond certain limits. The study aimed to enroll about 496 people bu…

This study tested a combination of two drugs, VB-111 and nivolumab, in 14 adults with colorectal cancer that had spread to the liver. The goal was to see if the treatment was safe and could shrink tumors. The trial was terminated early, but researchers collected data on side effe…

This early-stage study tested a new treatment called VAXINIA (CF33-hNIS), a virus designed to attack cancer cells, in 66 adults with advanced solid tumors that had spread. The treatment was given alone or with the immunotherapy drug pembrolizumab, either as a shot into the tumor …

This study aimed to see if adding electromagnetic fields to the drug regorafenib could help people with advanced liver cancer live longer without their cancer growing. It was designed for patients who had already tried other treatments. However, the study was stopped early after …

This study tested a new drug (BMS-986218) plus nivolumab and targeted radiation in people with advanced solid tumors that had spread. The goal was to see if this combination could help the immune system fight cancer better. Only 13 people took part before the study was stopped ea…

This study looked at whether a structured smoking cessation program starting four weeks before surgery could reduce complications in smokers undergoing intermediate to high-risk operations. Researchers planned to enroll 251 adult smokers scheduled for surgeries like abdominal, th…

This study tested the drug empagliflozin (a diabetes medicine) in 20 people who had a kidney transplant, some with type 2 diabetes and some without. The goal was to see if the drug could help protect their heart and kidney function. The trial was stopped early, so the findings ar…

This study looked at whether taking probiotics alongside regular treatment could help lower blood sugar and improve lung function in people with both type 2 diabetes and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). The trial planned to enroll 30 adults aged 50-85, but it was ter…

This study tested the antifungal drug posaconazole in people with active Crohn's disease who carry a specific gene variant (CARD9 S12N). The goal was to see if reducing a type of fungus in the gut could lower inflammation and improve symptoms. The trial was stopped early and incl…

This early-stage study tested a new oral drug, ATX-559, in 17 people with advanced solid tumors that had stopped responding to standard treatments. The main goal was to find a safe dose and check for side effects. The study was terminated early, so results are limited.

This phase 2 trial tested a combination of three drugs—nivolumab (an immunotherapy), tadalafil (commonly used for erectile dysfunction), and vancomycin (an antibiotic)—in adults with liver cancer or liver metastases from colorectal or pancreatic cancers that had not responded to …

This study looked at a device called NOVOSTITCH PRO used during surgery to fix meniscus tears in the knee. The goal was to see if repairing the tear helps avoid the need for another surgery. The study included 33 adults aged 18 to 70 with meniscus problems. The study was terminat…

This study tested a drug called vixarelimab in 79 people with moderate to severe ulcerative colitis (UC) who had not responded well to other treatments. The goal was to see if the drug could help control the disease and reduce symptoms like diarrhea and bleeding. The study was st…

This study tested a new therapeutic vaccine (GSK3528869A) in adults aged 18-65 with chronic hepatitis B whose virus was already well-controlled by standard antiviral pills. The goal was to see if the vaccine could safely lower hepatitis B surface antigen levels and possibly allow…

This study tested whether a team-based approach using continuous glucose monitors could help adults with type 1 diabetes better control their blood sugar and avoid another hospital stay after a diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA) episode. Only 2 people enrolled before the study was stopp…

This study tested a new drug called CK-0045 in 90 adults with type 2 diabetes and overweight or obesity. Participants received weekly injections of CK-0045 or a placebo for 16 weeks to see if it improved blood sugar after meals and reduced body weight. The trial was terminated ea…

This study tested whether adding the experimental drug ompenaclid to standard chemotherapy could shrink tumors in people with advanced colorectal cancer that has a RAS gene mutation. About 76 participants were randomly assigned to receive either ompenaclid or a placebo, along wit…

This early-stage study tested an experimental oral drug (PF-07265028) alone or combined with an immunotherapy injection (sasanlimab) in 21 people with advanced solid tumors, including stomach, lung, and head/neck cancers. The main goals were to find a safe dose and check for side…

This study looked at whether removing liver tumors with surgery, along with chemotherapy, helps people with colorectal cancer that has spread to the liver and lungs live longer compared to chemotherapy alone. The trial was stopped early after enrolling only 29 participants. The r…

This early-stage trial tested a new drug, QEQ278, in 30 adults with advanced solid tumors that had stopped responding to standard treatments. The main goals were to check the drug's safety and find the right dose. The study was stopped early, so results are limited.

This study tested a drug called cadonilimab in people with liver cancer who had surgery to remove their tumor but were at high risk of the cancer returning. The goal was to see if the drug could help keep the cancer away. The trial was stopped early, so the full results are not y…

This phase 2 trial aimed to see if the drug niraparib could shrink tumors in people with metastatic pancreatic cancer that has certain gene mutations. Only 2 patients were enrolled before the study was terminated early, so we don't have enough information to know if it works. The…

This phase 2 trial tested the drug guadecitabine (SGI-110) in people aged 12 and older with rare cancers like wild-type GIST, pheochromocytoma, paraganglioma, and HLRCC-related kidney cancer that had not responded to other treatments. Participants received daily injections for 5 …

This study tested an experimental drug called vobramitamab duocarmazine in people with advanced prostate cancer and other solid tumors that stopped responding to standard treatments. The goal was to see if the drug could shrink tumors or slow cancer growth. The trial was terminat…

This study looked at the safety and effectiveness of the drug ozanimod for people with moderate to severe ulcerative colitis. It aimed to see if the drug could improve symptoms like diarrhea and rectal bleeding, and how it affected quality of life. The study was terminated early,…

This early-phase study tested a new treatment called LCAR-G08, which uses a patient's own immune cells (T-cells) that are modified in a lab to recognize and attack cancer cells in the gut. The study included 17 adults with advanced colorectal, stomach, pancreatic, or small bowel …

This early-stage study tested whether adding curcumin (a compound in turmeric) to standard chemotherapy could help patients with metastatic colon cancer that no longer responds to 5FU. The goal was to check safety and see if the combination shrinks tumors. Only 15 people were enr…

This study looked at whether liraglutide, a diabetes drug, can reduce liver fat and improve cholesterol in people with type 2 diabetes. It involved 127 patients who took liraglutide for 6 months, with liver fat measured by MRI. However, the trial was terminated early, so the full…

This early-phase study tested a new drug called PRT3789 combined with the immunotherapy pembrolizumab (Keytruda) in people with advanced solid tumors that have a SMARCA4 gene mutation. The goal was to see if the combination was safe and could shrink tumors. However, the study was…

This study tested a new approach using a virus that attacks cancer cells (oncolytic immunotherapy) along with two standard drugs (atezolizumab and bevacizumab) in people with advanced colorectal cancer that had stopped responding to other treatments. The trial was stopped early a…

This early study tested a new drug called PHN-010 in 26 people with advanced cancers like lung, colon, and ovarian cancer. The drug is designed to deliver a powerful treatment directly to cancer cells. The main goals were to check safety and find the right dose, but the study was…

This phase II trial tested a combination of chemotherapy infused directly into the liver (HAIC) plus two immunotherapy drugs (atezolizumab and bevacizumab) given before and after surgery for high-risk bile duct cancer. The goal was to see if this approach could shrink tumors and …

This study tested whether a special CT scan that highlights blood flow (porto-scanner with Angio-CT) helps doctors more accurately destroy small liver tumors from colorectal cancer using heat ablation, compared to a standard CT scan. The goal was to see if the new method leads to…

This early-phase trial tested a gene therapy approach for metastatic cancer that produces a protein called CEA. Researchers took white blood cells from patients, added a gene to help them target CEA, and infused them back along with chemotherapy and a drug called IL-2. Only 3 peo…

This early-stage study tested a new medicine called RO7565020 in healthy volunteers and people with chronic hepatitis B. The goal was to see if the drug is safe and how the body processes it. The trial was stopped early, so results are limited.

This study tested the long-term safety and effectiveness of a stem cell treatment called darvadstrocel (Alofisel) for people with Crohn's disease and complex anal fistulas. Researchers planned to give one injection of the stem cells and follow 53 participants over several visits,…

This early-phase trial tested an experimental drug called TAK-500, alone or with the immunotherapy pembrolizumab, in 61 adults with advanced solid tumors like pancreatic, liver, and lung cancer. The main goals were to check safety and see if the drug could shrink tumors. The stud…

This study aimed to see if giving Lutathera (a radioactive drug) after surgery to remove liver metastases from neuroendocrine tumors could help keep the cancer from coming back. It planned to compare Lutathera plus best supportive care against best supportive care alone in about …

This early-stage trial tested a new drug called RP-3467, alone or with olaparib, in 26 adults with advanced solid tumors that had stopped responding to standard treatments. The main goal was to check safety and find the right dose. The study was terminated, so full results are no…

This study tested a new drug called SAR444200, alone or with other cancer treatments, in 33 adults with advanced solid tumors that had spread and were not responding to standard therapy. The main goals were to check safety and find the right dose. The trial was terminated early, …

This early-phase trial tested an experimental drug called OC-001, given alone or with the immunotherapy avelumab, in 73 people with various advanced or metastatic cancers (like lung, breast, and bladder cancer). The main goals were to check safety and how the drug moves through t…

This Phase 2 trial tested an experimental drug called ARC-520 in 58 people with chronic hepatitis B who were already taking standard antivirals. The goal was to see if ARC-520 could further lower hepatitis B surface antigen levels, a marker of the virus. The study was terminated …

This study tested a new drug called ARC-520 in 79 people with chronic hepatitis B. Some participants received ARC-520 alone, while others got it combined with standard treatments like entecavir or tenofovir. The goal was to see if ARC-520 could lower hepatitis B surface antigen l…

This early-stage study tested an experimental drug called ARC-521 in healthy volunteers and people with chronic hepatitis B. The main goal was to check safety and how the body processes the drug. The study was terminated early, so results are limited.

This study tested an experimental drug called ARC-520 given alongside standard hepatitis B medications (entecavir or tenofovir) in 12 people with chronic hepatitis B. Participants received 9 doses of ARC-520 over 36 weeks to see if it could safely lower hepatitis B virus levels. …

This study tested a new drug called efavaleukin alfa in 221 adults with moderate to severe ulcerative colitis. The goal was to see if it could help patients achieve remission after 12 weeks of treatment. The trial was terminated early, so final results are limited, but the data m…

This study tested whether a new drug called ARC-520, given with the standard medicine entecavir, could lower hepatitis B virus levels in people with chronic hepatitis B. About 58 adults with different stages of infection received either ARC-520 or a placebo. The study was stopped…

This study tested an experimental drug called ARC-520 in 32 adults with chronic hepatitis B who were already taking antiviral medications (entecavir or tenofovir). The goal was to see if adding ARC-520 could lower hepatitis B surface antigen levels more than placebo. The trial wa…

This early-stage trial tested a combination of two drugs, APG-1387 and toripalimab, in 40 people with advanced solid tumors including colorectal, nasopharyngeal, and lung cancers. The goal was to find a safe dose and see if the combination could control the disease. However, the …

This study tested an experimental drug called APG-1387 combined with standard chemotherapy (gemcitabine and nab-paclitaxel) in people with advanced pancreatic cancer. The goal was to find the safest dose and see if the combination could shrink tumors. However, the trial was termi…

This study aimed to see if using a professional continuous glucose monitor (CGM) for 6 months, instead of 3 months, helps people with poorly controlled type 2 diabetes (who don't use insulin) spend more time with healthy blood sugar levels. Only 12 participants were enrolled befo…

This study tested a drug called Promitil in 19 people with ovarian or pancreatic cancer that had specific gene mutations (BRCA or HRD) and had stopped responding to first treatment. The goal was to see if Promitil could control tumor growth safely. The trial was terminated early,…

This early-phase trial tested whether nicotinamide riboside (a form of vitamin B3 sold as Niagen) could help repair nerve damage in people with type 2 diabetes or prediabetes. Only 10 participants were enrolled before the study was terminated. The main goal was to measure changes…

This phase 2 study tested a two-step treatment for colorectal cancer that had spread only to the liver and could not be removed by surgery. First, patients received radioactive beads (Holmium-166 TARE) directly into the liver, followed by maintenance chemotherapy and targeted dru…

This phase II trial tested a precise type of radiation called proton beam therapy in 9 people with liver cancer. The goal was to see if it could control the cancer while limiting damage to the liver. The study was stopped early, so the findings are limited, but early data suggest…

This study tested whether adding an experimental drug called CPI-613 (devimistat) to standard chemotherapy (gemcitabine plus cisplatin) could help people with advanced biliary tract cancer that cannot be removed by surgery. The trial had two parts: first, finding the safest dose …

This study tested two drugs, pembrolizumab and vactosertib, given before and after surgery to remove liver tumors in people with colorectal cancer that had spread to the liver. The goal was to see if these drugs could shrink the liver tumors before surgery and lower the chance of…

This phase 3 trial compared AVT16, a proposed biosimilar, to the approved drug Entyvio (vedolizumab) in 301 adults with moderate to severe ulcerative colitis. Participants received IV infusions over nearly a year. The study aimed to see if AVT16 works as well and is as safe as En…

This study tested whether adding surgery to chemotherapy helps people with stage IV stomach cancer that has spread to only one other area. The goal was to see if surgery could improve survival and quality of life. However, the trial was stopped early after enrolling only 6 partic…

This study tested whether a home monitoring kit (measuring blood pressure, weight, and pulse) plus care coordination could reduce hospital readmissions in people with cirrhosis. It enrolled 120 patients with serious complications like fluid buildup or confusion. The trial was ter…

This study tested a digital system called 'Live well with type 2 diabetes' to help people manage their condition. It compared the digital program to usual care for 138 adults recently diagnosed with type 2 diabetes. The main goal was to see if it improved blood sugar levels. Howe…

This study looked at how well the drug tofacitinib (Xeljanz) works for people with moderate to severe ulcerative colitis in everyday medical practice in Switzerland. It measured symptom improvement and gut inflammation using stool samples. The study was small with 18 participants…

This study looked at whether an anti-inflammatory whole-food diet (rich in vegetables, fruits, and omega-3s, low in processed foods) could improve symptoms in people with mild to moderate Crohn's disease. It enrolled 28 adults and compared the diet to regular eating habits. The t…

This early-phase study tested a new drug called KZR-261 in 61 people with advanced solid tumors that had stopped responding to standard treatments. The main goals were to check safety, find the right dose, and see if the drug could shrink tumors. The trial was terminated, but the…

This study tested whether adding a stronger chemotherapy infusion (HAIC-TACE) to the targeted drug donafenib works better than standard treatment for people with intermediate-stage liver cancer that cannot be removed by surgery. The trial was stopped early and only included 18 pa…

This study tested a drug called saroglitazar in women with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) who also have nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD). The goal was to see if the drug could safely reduce liver fat over 24 weeks compared to a placebo. The trial was planned for 60 wome…

This early-stage trial tested a new drug called M9466 combined with standard chemotherapy in people with advanced solid tumors or colorectal cancer who had no other treatment options. Only 3 people took part before the study was stopped. The main goal was to check safety and find…

This study tested a peptide-based immunotherapy in 17 people with head and neck cancer who were scheduled for surgery. The goal was to see if the vaccine could boost the immune system's attack on cancer cells and to check for side effects. The trial was stopped early, but the res…

This study tested a new drug combination (GEN-001 plus pembrolizumab) in 10 adults with advanced bile duct cancer that had stopped responding to standard treatments. The goal was to see if the combination was safe and could shrink tumors. The trial was terminated early, so final …

This study looked at whether giving well-nourished people with gastrointestinal cancer a special nutrition drink for 3 days before surgery could reduce complications and shorten hospital stays. The trial was stopped early, so results are limited. It involved 107 adults with stoma…

This early study tested a device that places radioactive seeds directly into skin, mouth, or soft tissue tumors. The seeds release alpha radiation to kill cancer cells from within. Only 2 people took part before the trial was stopped, so we don't have enough information to know i…

This study tested a treatment called HepTcell, which is like a vaccine that trains the immune system to fight the hepatitis B virus. It was for people with inactive chronic hepatitis B who had not received treatment before. The goal was to see if it could lower virus levels or cl…

This early-stage study tested a new drug (JS004) combined with another immunotherapy (Toripalimab) in 31 people with advanced solid tumors like liver, esophageal, stomach, cervical, or colorectal cancer. The goal was to check safety and see if the combination could help control t…

This study tested a new drug called TAK-186 in 95 adults with advanced or metastatic cancers of the head and neck, lung, or colon that could not be removed by surgery. The main goal was to check for side effects and find the best dose. The study was stopped early, so results are …

This phase 2 trial tested a combination of two drugs, niraparib and dostarlimab, in 51 adults with advanced solid tumors that had DNA repair defects or were sensitive to platinum chemotherapy. The goal was to see if the combo could shrink tumors. However, the study was terminated…

This trial tested a combination of two drugs, rucaparib and atezolizumab, in 130 adults with advanced solid tumors that have specific DNA repair problems or are sensitive to platinum chemotherapy. The goal was to see if the combination could shrink tumors. However, the study was …

This early-phase trial tested a new drug called BLU-222, alone or with other medicines, in about 50 people with advanced solid tumors (including certain breast, ovarian, and stomach cancers). The goal was to find a safe dose and see if it shrinks tumors. However, the study was te…

This study tested a drug called bertilimumab in 32 adults with moderate to severe ulcerative colitis. The goal was to see if it could reduce disease activity compared to a placebo. The trial was terminated early, so results are limited and no clear benefit was established.

This study tested whether statins, a common cholesterol drug, could change the gut bacteria in people with ulcerative colitis or Crohn's disease to a healthier type. The goal was to see if this change could reduce disease activity. The study was terminated early, so results are l…

This study tested whether adding fomepizole to the standard treatment (N-acetylcysteine) could better protect the liver in people who took too much acetaminophen (Tylenol). The trial included 29 adults and children aged 10 and older who were at high risk for liver injury. The goa…

This early-stage study tested a new drug combination (TQB2223 plus penpulimab) in 22 adults with advanced liver cancer. The goal was to see if the treatment was safe and could shrink tumors. However, the trial was terminated early, so results are limited.

This study looked at whether giving the drug octreotide for 24 hours instead of the usual 72 hours could prevent early rebleeding from esophageal varices in people with cirrhosis. The trial included 34 adults with active bleeding from varices who underwent endoscopic banding. The…

This study tested whether doing an early endoscopic ultrasound and removing any gallstones from the bile duct could help people with severe pancreatitis caused by gallstones. The trial planned to enroll many patients but was stopped early after only 27 participants. The main goal…

This early-phase study tested a new formulation of octreotide (Debio 4126) that lasts 12 weeks, aiming to control hormone levels in people with acromegaly or certain neuroendocrine tumors. Only 19 participants were enrolled before the trial was terminated. The main goal was to me…

This early-phase study tested whether adding the experimental drug NIS793 to standard chemotherapy (FOLFIRINOX) could help people with metastatic pancreatic cancer. Only 4 people took part before the study was stopped. The goal was to find a safe dose and see if the combination c…

This study tested a new drug called SOT101 (nanrilkefusp alfa) combined with pembrolizumab in 166 people with advanced solid tumors like lung, colon, and ovarian cancer. The goal was to see if the combo could shrink tumors. The trial was stopped early, so results are limited.

This study compared two procedures for removing early-stage rectal cancer or precancerous growths: endoscopic submucosal dissection (ESD) and transanal endoscopic microsurgery (TEM). Both are less invasive than traditional surgery. The goal was to see which one removes the tumor …

This trial tested a new drug called SOT102, alone or with standard chemotherapy, in 31 people with advanced pancreatic cancer. The goal was to find the safest dose and see if it helped shrink tumors. The study was stopped early because of unexpected safety problems that reappeare…

This study tested a software called DreaMed Advisor Pro that automatically analyzes blood sugar and insulin pump data to suggest insulin dose adjustments. About 100 people with type 1 diabetes (ages 6-30) were split into two groups: one received recommendations directly from the …

This study tested a new drug called REC-3964 to see if it could prevent repeat Clostridioides difficile (C. diff) infections in adults. Only 3 people were enrolled before the trial was stopped early. The goal was to check safety and whether the drug helped people stay infection-f…

This study tested a drug called niraparib in 22 adults with advanced solid tumors (like breast, lung, or pancreatic cancer) that have a specific genetic change called a PALB2 mutation. The goal was to see if the drug could shrink tumors or slow cancer growth. The study was stoppe…

This study tested a drug called efavaleukin alfa in people with moderate to severe ulcerative colitis who had already completed a previous study. The goal was to see if the drug is safe and works over a longer period, up to 104 weeks. The study was terminated early and enrolled o…

This study tested whether adding the experimental drugs NIS793 (with or without spartalizumab) to standard chemotherapy could help people with metastatic pancreatic cancer that had not been treated before. The trial enrolled 164 adults and aimed to see if the combinations slowed …

This study tested a new drug called DKN-01 combined with tislelizumab and chemotherapy for people with advanced stomach or gastroesophageal junction cancer that could not be removed by surgery. The trial enrolled 247 adults who had not received prior treatment or whose cancer had…

This small, early-phase study tested whether the heart medication digoxin could reduce inflammation in people with severe alcohol-associated hepatitis. 23 participants were randomly assigned to receive intravenous digoxin or no digoxin for up to 28 days. The trial was terminated …

This study aimed to compare a standard sleeve gastrectomy (removing part of the stomach) with a modified version called N-Sleeve, which adds a wrap around the top of the stomach to prevent acid reflux. The trial was designed for people with severe obesity and GERD, but only 2 pat…

This phase 2 trial tested a drug called tusamitamab ravtansine, alone or with chemotherapy (gemcitabine), in 50 people with advanced breast or pancreatic cancers that have a specific marker (CEACAM5). The goal was to see if the drug could shrink tumors. The study was terminated e…

This phase 2 trial tested a combination of a therapeutic vaccine (EO2040) and an immunotherapy drug (nivolumab) in colorectal cancer patients who had minimal residual disease detected by a blood test after completing standard treatment. The goal was to clear remaining cancer cell…

This study tested a precise type of proton radiation (IMPT) for people whose rectal cancer came back after prior radiation. The goal was to find the highest safe dose without causing severe side effects. The trial enrolled 15 adults and was terminated early.

This study tested whether pemafibrate, a drug that lowers triglycerides, could reduce heart attacks, strokes, and heart-related deaths in over 10,000 people with type 2 diabetes and high triglycerides. Participants took either pemafibrate or a placebo twice daily. The trial was t…

This study tested a new pill combining two drugs (albendazole and ivermectin) to treat several types of intestinal worms in children and young adults aged 5 to 18. The goal was to see if the combination worked better than the standard single drug. However, the trial was terminate…

This early trial tested the safety and effectiveness of radioactive beads (Holmium-166 microspheres) in 4 adults with liver cancer that could not be removed by surgery or transplant. Participants first received a small scout dose to check for proper placement, then a personalized…

This early-phase trial tested a new way to deliver chemotherapy directly to liver tumors that spread from colorectal cancer. Doctors used balloon catheters to isolate the liver's blood supply and then infused oxaliplatin, along with oral capecitabine. Only 5 people took part befo…

This trial compared a newer, robotic-assisted minimally invasive surgery (RAMIE) to the standard open surgery for esophageal cancer. The goal was to see if it's possible to run a larger study comparing the two approaches. The study enrolled 24 adults with stage I-III esophageal c…

This study was an extension of earlier trials, testing the drug ozanimod in people with moderately to severely active Crohn's disease. The goal was to see if the drug could help patients achieve remission and to track any side effects. The trial was terminated early, meaning it s…

This early-phase trial tested a new drug called LB4330 in people with advanced solid tumors that had stopped responding to standard treatments. LB4330 is designed to help the immune system attack cancer cells. The study aimed to find a safe dose and check for side effects, but it…

This study compared two long-acting insulins, Toujeo and Tresiba, in people with type 2 diabetes who also have kidney problems and had never used insulin before. The goal was to see which one controls blood sugar better and causes fewer low blood sugar events. The trial was stopp…

This small phase 2 trial tested whether giving hepatitis B antibodies (HBIG) could clear the hepatitis B surface antigen in people with chronic hepatitis B. Only 13 patients were enrolled before the study was terminated. The goal was to see if a 12-week course of injections could…

This study tested a system that automatically adjusts insulin delivery using a continuous glucose monitor, a smartphone app, and an insulin pump. It aimed to see if the system could help adults with type 1 diabetes spend more time with their blood sugar in a healthy range. Only o…

This study tested a drug called saroglitazar magnesium for nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) in people with HIV. The trial aimed to see if the drug could reduce liver fat over 24 weeks. However, the study was terminated early and only enrolled 4 participants, so no meaning…

This study tested a dye called tozuleristide that makes oral cancer cells glow under special light during surgery. The goal was to help surgeons see and remove all cancer while sparing healthy tissue. The trial included 8 adults with oral cavity cancer or high-grade dysplasia. Th…

Researchers at a French hospital are testing whether offering hepatitis C screening to all adult inpatients is practical and useful. The study enrolls adults admitted to the hospital who agree to a blood test. The team measures how many patients get screened, how many test positi…

This study is testing a new medical device called MagIA IBC that uses a single drop of blood from a finger prick to screen for HIV, hepatitis B, and hepatitis C at the same time. Researchers will enroll 252 adults who are known or suspected to have one of these infections. The go…

Researchers are testing a CT scan that uses less contrast dye and lower radiation to diagnose appendicitis in young adults. The study compares this low-dose approach against standard dosing to see if it still gives accurate results. Participants are emergency patients with suspec…

This study tests two AI models that analyze endoscopy and CT images to diagnose esophageal cancer and predict how deep the tumor has grown. The goal is to help doctors decide if a patient can be treated with a less invasive endoscopic procedure or needs more aggressive therapy. T…

This study tests whether a blood test called TruGraf can help doctors fine-tune immunosuppression medications in liver transplant recipients with autoimmune liver diseases like autoimmune hepatitis, primary sclerosing cholangitis, or primary biliary cirrhosis. The test measures g…

This study tested whether a special ultrasound technique (D-CEUS) can predict how well rectal cancer responds to chemotherapy and radiation. The goal is to identify good responders who might avoid major surgery and instead have a less invasive procedure. Only 2 people took part, …

This study is testing whether a simple ultrasound done right in the doctor's office can help diagnose fatty liver disease early. Researchers will compare the bedside scan results with standard radiology imaging in 500 patients. If it works, it could make diagnosis faster and more…

This study tests whether an artificial intelligence program called NeoRetina can accurately detect diabetic retinopathy and diabetic macular edema from simple eye photographs. Researchers will compare the AI's analysis to standard exams by eye doctors. The goal is to see if this …

This study looked at whether measuring oxygen levels in the brain and gut using a light-based device (NIRS) could help doctors diagnose necrotizing enterocolitis (NEC) earlier in newborns with symptoms like bloody stool or a swollen belly. The study planned to include 45 newborns…

This study tested a new imaging tool called multispectral optoacoustic tomography (MSOT) to see if it could safely detect inflammation in people with graft-versus-host disease, Crohn's disease, or colitis. The device uses light and sound to create images of inflamed areas. The tr…

This study looked at whether tiny bits of RNA in the blood can serve as markers for liver disease and liver cancer. Researchers collected blood samples from nearly 1,900 people with liver cancer, cirrhosis, or chronic liver disease. The goal was to see if these RNA markers could …

This study looked at whether a blood test that detects circulating tumor cells (CTCs) could diagnose pancreatic cancer. Researchers planned to compare the blood test results with standard tissue biopsies in 101 people with pancreatic tumors. The trial was terminated early, so the…

This study compared two different contrast agents used in liver MRI scans to see if a shorter, cheaper scan could work as well as the standard one for finding colorectal cancer that has spread to the liver. The trial planned to enroll 10 adults with suspected liver metastases, bu…

This pilot study tested a blood-based test (Harbinger test) to help decide who needs a colonoscopy after a positive colorectal cancer screening. The goal was to see if the blood test could accurately predict colorectal cancer or advanced adenomas. However, the study was terminate…

This early study tested a special dye called VGT-309 that makes cancer cells glow during a colonoscopy. The goal was to see if it is safe and helps doctors find colorectal tumors more easily. The study was stopped early and included 9 adults with colorectal cancer.

This study tested whether a special imaging technique called narrow band imaging (NBI) can help surgeons find early cancer spots in the mouth that are not visible under normal light. The trial involved 23 people with oral cancer who were already scheduled for surgery. Doctors com…

This study tested a new method to improve liver biopsies for people with suspected liver cancer. It combined a GPS-like tracking system with a special dye (ICG) that makes cancer cells glow. Seven adults participated, and the goal was to see if this combination could help doctors…

This study looked at whether a third-trimester ultrasound can accurately find bowel rotation issues in fetuses that raise the risk of a life-threatening twist (volvulus). Researchers compared ultrasound results with fetal MRI, the current best method. The study included 77 pregna…

Researchers are testing whether a plant-based diet can improve heart health in police officers who are overweight or have type 2 diabetes. The trial enrolls 20 officers from the Washington, D.C. police department and randomly assigns them to either follow a vegan diet with weekly…

This trial tests whether a single low dose of droperidol, given just before the end of surgery, can prevent postoperative delirium—a state of confusion and disorientation—in adults aged 65 and older undergoing non-cardiac surgery. About 800 participants will receive either droper…

This study tested a drug called belapectin to see if it could prevent the formation of esophageal varices (enlarged veins in the esophagus) in people with NASH cirrhosis and signs of high blood pressure in the liver. The trial enrolled 357 adults and compared belapectin to a plac…

This study tested whether Alkagin paste could prevent skin damage in patients receiving radiation for anal, rectal, or gynecological cancers. Only 2 people enrolled before the trial was stopped early. Because of this, we cannot draw any reliable conclusions about the paste's effe…

This study looked at whether doing pelvic floor exercises with biofeedback before rectal cancer surgery could prevent a condition called Low Anterior Resection Syndrome (LARS), which causes bowel control problems like leakage and urgency. The study planned to include 120 adults a…

This pilot study tested whether placing a special mesh during ileostomy closure surgery could prevent hernias in people with inflammatory bowel disease. Only 8 patients were enrolled before the study was stopped. The main goal was to check safety, like infections or wound problem…

This small phase 2 trial tested whether the drug Panhematin could prevent acute attacks in people with certain types of porphyria. Only 13 participants were enrolled before the study was terminated early. Researchers tracked attacks and serious side effects, but the limited data …

This study tested whether eating yoghurt daily for 24 weeks could improve blood sugar control in adults with prediabetes (high risk for type 2 diabetes). Only 8 people enrolled, and the study was stopped early, so no firm conclusions can be drawn. The goal was to see if a simple …

This trial tests whether nortriptyline, an antidepressant, can reduce abdominal pain and improve quality of life in people with nonulcer dyspepsia—a condition causing stomach discomfort without an ulcer. Participants take either nortriptyline or a placebo capsule nightly for 8 we…

This trial compares two types of stomach bypass surgery for people whose stomach is blocked by cancer. The goal is to see which surgery allows patients to eat solid food better within the first 30 days. Participants are randomly assigned to one of the two procedures, and their st…

This study investigates whether osteopathic manipulative treatment (OMT) — a form of hands-on manual therapy — can reduce symptoms like heartburn and regurgitation in people with gastro-oesophageal reflux disease (GERD). The trial includes 26 adults who have had symptoms for at l…

This study tests a new sedative called remimazolam for people in the ICU who need a breathing tube after oral or facial surgery. It compares remimazolam to two standard sedatives, propofol and midazolam, to see if it works just as well and helps patients wake up faster. The trial…

This study tested a short course of targeted radiation (IMRT) given over one week before surgery for rectal cancer. The goal was to see if this approach could reduce side effects like bowel problems and improve quality of life compared to standard longer treatments. Only 2 people…

This study looked at whether adding high-dose steroid pulses to the usual oral steroid course could help people with moderate ulcerative colitis flares achieve remission without needing other treatments. The trial was terminated early and enrolled 75 adults with left-sided or ext…

This study tested a small device worn on the ear that uses mild electrical pulses to help control pain after a liver transplant. The goal was to see if it could reduce the need for strong painkillers like opioids. The study was stopped early and included 27 adults waiting for a l…

This study tested a procedure called G-POEM, which uses a scope to cut the pylorus muscle, against a sham surgery in people with severe gastroparesis (stomach paralysis) that did not improve with medication. Only 3 patients enrolled before the study ended early. The goal was to s…

This small pilot study tested whether applying acupressure to the ear could help improve appetite and prevent weight loss in people with advanced stomach, esophagus, or pancreatic cancer. The approach uses small adhesive pellets placed on specific ear spots to stimulate the nervo…

This study looked at whether two enzyme blends can safely ease mild to moderate stomach discomfort in healthy adults. Eighteen participants took a placebo for 4 weeks and the enzyme for 4 weeks, filling out weekly questionnaires about their gut health. The goal was to see if the …

This study looked at whether moderate physical activity three times a week could reduce chronic fatigue in people with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). Fatigue affects about 40% of IBD patients and can lower quality of life. The trial planned to compare a group that added extra …

This study compared two types of radiation therapy given before surgery for locally advanced rectal cancer. The goal was to see if a newer technique called IMRT causes fewer bowel side effects than the standard 3-D conformal radiotherapy. The trial enrolled 94 patients but was te…

This study looked at whether a combined treatment plan—including physical therapy, behavioral health therapy, and medical procedures—could reduce symptoms of chronic bladder pain. Researchers compared this bundled approach to usual care in 26 women with interstitial cystitis or b…

This study tested an oral drug called CIN-102 in 72 adults with gastroparesis (delayed stomach emptying) caused by diabetes or unknown reasons. Participants received one of three doses of CIN-102 or a placebo to see if it improved stomach emptying and reduced nausea. The trial wa…

This Phase 2 trial tested a neuroscience-based technique combining memory structuring and deep vagal breathing to reduce PTSD symptoms in people with advanced, incurable cancer and their partners. The study enrolled 19 patients who had just received a terminal diagnosis. The appr…

This study tested whether crofelemer, a drug that reduces fluid secretion in the gut, could improve stool consistency in adults with functional diarrhea. The trial was terminated early after enrolling only 17 participants. The main goal was to measure stool firmness after 4 weeks…

This study tested whether a web-based symptom tracking tool could improve quality of life for people with early-stage breast or colorectal cancer receiving chemotherapy. Participants were randomly assigned to either use the online tool to report symptoms between clinic visits or …

This study looked at whether desipramine, a medication that affects brain regions involved in pain processing, could help people with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). Researchers planned to use brain scans to see how the drug changes pain signals in the brain. Only 18 people were …

This study tested whether hospitalized adults with type 2 diabetes or prediabetes could safely do 30 minutes of resistance training each day. The goal was to see if this exercise routine is feasible and if it helps control blood sugar and prevent muscle loss during a hospital sta…

This study looked at whether having a peer mentor—an older teen or young adult who also has IBD—can help youth ages 10-17 better manage their disease and improve their quality of life. Participants were randomly assigned to either a year-long mentoring program or educational acti…

This study tested whether using less opioids for initial pain relief in children with acute pancreatitis is as effective and safer than the usual opioid-first approach. It involved 23 children at Boston Children's Hospital. The goal was to gather data for a larger future trial.

This study looked at whether a treatment called acupuncture-like Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation (TENS) could improve quality of life and bowel habits in people with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). The study planned to enroll 30 adults with IBS, but was terminated ear…

This Phase 2 trial tested whether CIN-103, taken twice daily, could ease symptoms of irritable bowel syndrome with diarrhea (IBS-D) in adults. The study planned to enroll 421 participants and compare two doses of CIN-103 against a placebo over 12 weeks. However, the trial was ter…

This study tested whether the antidepressant escitalopram could reduce depression in people with localized pancreatic or related cancers who were receiving chemotherapy before surgery. Only 4 participants enrolled before the trial was stopped. The goal was to measure changes in d…

This phase 2 trial tested whether adding MR-guided radiation to standard chemotherapy could reduce pain in people with metastatic pancreatic cancer. Only 9 participants were enrolled before the study was terminated early. The main goal was to track pain scores over time, but the …

This study tested an experimental drug called GSK3858279 in 147 adults with chronic nerve pain from diabetes. The goal was to see if it could reduce pain better than a placebo. However, the trial was terminated early, so we have less information than planned.

This study tested whether a digital health app (Roche DPM Module) helps cancer patients manage symptoms and reduce healthcare visits while on systemic treatment. About 49 participants used the app alongside standard care. The trial was terminated early, so results are limited.

This very early trial tested a single dose of HB-201 in 10 people with HPV 16+ throat or cervical cancer. The goal was to see how the drug affects the immune system, not to treat the cancer. The study was terminated early, so results are limited.

Neuroendocrine tumors of the gut and pancreas are rare and not well understood, which makes treatment decisions hard. The SwissNET registry collects health information from patients across Switzerland who have these tumors. Researchers will track tumor types, treatments used, and…

This study tests whether a moderate-to-vigorous exercise program can change the gut bacteria of people who have survived stage II or III colorectal cancer. Researchers will enroll 30 survivors and randomly assign them to either an exercise group or a health education group. The m…

This study asks whether a single session of hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBOT) can lower blood sugar or change glucagon levels in people with type 1 or type 2 diabetes. Participants will undergo one HBOT session and one control session (sitting in a room at normal pressure), while …

This study looks at whether a child's body position (sitting vs. lying down) changes the results of a test that measures anal and rectal pressures. Researchers will compare these positions in 120 children aged 5 to 18, some with constipation and some without. The goal is to find …

This study is testing whether a special PET scan called 18F-FSPG can help doctors see how well chemotherapy and radiation are working in people with esophageal cancer. Nine adults with untreated, locally advanced esophageal cancer will get the scan before and during treatment. Th…

This study investigates whether MRI can detect early signs of pancreatic damage linked to obesity and metabolic syndrome, which are risk factors for pancreatic cancer. Researchers will compare MRI images with tissue samples from patients undergoing pancreatic surgery, as well as …

This study aims to understand how much insulin the body actually needs to keep blood sugar normal. Ten adults with obesity and high insulin levels will take a drug called diazoxide, which stops the pancreas from making insulin. Researchers will then measure their fasting blood su…

This study investigates how the location of fat tissue in the body—under the skin versus around the organs—affects the function of mitochondria, the energy-producing parts of cells. Researchers will collect small samples of fat tissue from patients undergoing certain abdominal su…

This study looks at how caring for a child recently diagnosed with type 1 diabetes affects caregivers' work, daily life, and well-being. About 100 Canadian caregivers will fill out online questionnaires about their productivity, healthcare use, and quality of life. No treatment i…

This completed study looked at whether stomach emptying is slower during a heart attack, which could delay the absorption of crucial antiplatelet drugs. Researchers measured paracetamol levels in the blood every 15 minutes in 23 participants to track stomach emptying. The goal wa…

This study investigates how chest wall movement and lung function change in people who had open surgery for esophageal cancer more than a year ago, compared to healthy volunteers. Researchers use a 3D motion capture system and wearable sensors to track chest movement during breat…

This study is measuring how often a specific genetic marker (HLA-A*02:01) and a cancer-related protein (NY-ESO-1) appear in Taiwanese patients with solid tumors like head and neck, liver, lung, breast, and esophageal cancers. By understanding these frequencies, researchers hope t…

This study looks at whether dopamine can improve lymph flow in people who developed protein-losing enteropathy (PLE) after Fontan surgery for single-ventricle heart disease. PLE is a serious complication where proteins leak into the gut, possibly due to poor lymphatic function. R…

This study looks at how high blood sugar combined with a medication called moxifloxacin (an antibiotic known to affect heart rhythm) impacts the heart's electrical activity in people with insulin-resistant type 2 diabetes. Researchers will measure changes in heart tracings (ECGs)…

This study surveys colorectal cancer patients about their use of complementary and alternative medicines (CAM), such as acupuncture, homeopathy, or dietary supplements. Researchers aim to understand which patients use CAM, why, and how it might affect their quality of life and ca…

This study aimed to find out how often liver fibrosis and cirrhosis occur in people with head and neck cancer, since tobacco and alcohol are risk factors for both. Researchers planned to check liver health using exams and imaging. However, the study was stopped early after only 2…

This study aimed to see if a short test called BEARNI could detect alcohol-related cognitive impairments (like memory and thinking problems) in people with alcoholic cirrhosis. The researchers planned to enroll patients with cirrhosis, but the study was stopped early after only o…

This study aimed to see if certain substances in stool and blood can predict whether the gut lining has healed in people with moderate to severe ulcerative colitis. Researchers planned to measure these markers in 62 adults before and after treatment. The study was terminated earl…

This study aimed to see if delaying feeding for a few days after esophageal cancer surgery helps protect muscle mass and improve recovery. It included 239 adults with esophageal cancer who were scheduled for surgery. The study was stopped early, so results are limited.

This study looked at whether people with type 2 diabetes who have a chronic cough also have damage to small nerves in their skin. Researchers compared diabetic patients with and without chronic cough using nerve tests and skin biopsies. The study was terminated early with only 7 …

This study tested whether a visual consent form with pictures helps patients with cancer or Alzheimer's understand research better than standard text. Researchers planned to enroll 266 adults across three U.S. sites. The trial was terminated early, so results may be limited.

This pilot study aimed to find genetic differences, called microRNAs, that might explain why some pancreatic cancer patients lose muscle mass (cachexia). Researchers planned to analyze tumor samples from 40 patients undergoing surgery, focusing on African Americans who may be at …

This study tested whether placing a temporary metal stent in the stomach outlet could predict if a patient with severe gastroparesis would later benefit from a permanent procedure called GPOEM. Only 8 adults with gastroparesis that didn't improve with standard treatments took par…

This early-phase study tested whether high doses of omeprazole, a common heartburn medication, could safely change certain markers in pancreatic tumors. The trial planned to enroll 25 patients with exocrine pancreatic cancer who were scheduled for surgery. Participants took omepr…

This study looked at why people with type 1 diabetes often fail to sense dangerously low blood sugar (hypoglycemia). Researchers tested how opioid drugs like morphine and naloxone affect the body's ability to respond to low sugar. The goal was to better understand the problem, no…

This study looked at how much of the pain medicine ropivacaine gets into the blood of infants and toddlers (0-4 years old) who received a nerve block for pain after chest surgery. The goal was to check if the levels were safe. The study was stopped early and included 26 children.

This study aimed to find blood and tissue markers that could predict whether obese patients with type 2 diabetes would go into remission after bariatric surgery. Researchers planned to measure 9 specific molecules in blood samples and also collect fat and muscle tissue during sur…

This study looked at whether two tiny molecules, called miR-221 and miR-222, can be found in the blood of people with liver cancer. Researchers wanted to see if these molecules could help diagnose the disease without needing a liver biopsy. The study was very small, with only 10 …

This study aimed to find inherited gene changes in people diagnosed with cancer at a young age, including breast, ovarian, colorectal, and pediatric cancers. Researchers used a special test to look at 200 genes linked to cancer in 289 participants. The goal was to better understa…

This study followed 167 adults with mental health issues like anxiety, depression, or sleep problems who visited their primary care doctor. Researchers used health conversations and a blood test to track lifestyle changes and heart disease risks over up to 20 years. The goal was …

This study looked at whether small, hard-to-see fat lumps under the skin (called subclinical lipohypertrophy) change how insulin is absorbed in people with diabetes. Researchers planned to enroll 20 adults with type 1 or type 2 diabetes who use insulin and had these hidden lumps.…

This Stanford study looked at how changing when and what you eat affects blood sugar, body temperature, and sleep in people with prediabetes, type 2 diabetes, and healthy adults. Participants followed different meal-timing schedules, like eating within a 10-hour window starting e…

This study tracked over 1,200 people with liver cancer who received microwave ablation, a procedure that uses heat to destroy tumors. Researchers collected data over 5 years to see how well the ablation worked and how long patients lived. The goal was to create better guidelines …

This study looked at how the hepatitis B vaccine triggers immune cells called B cells to form germinal centers, where antibodies become stronger. Researchers wanted to understand if memory B cells return to these centers after a booster shot. The goal was to learn how to design b…

This study looked at how the cancer drug tazemetostat is processed in the body of people with advanced solid tumors who also have moderate or severe liver impairment. Researchers compared drug levels in these patients to those with normal liver function. The trial was terminated …

This study aimed to find genetic and lifestyle factors that increase stomach cancer risk in a mostly Hispanic population in South Texas. Researchers compared DNA from cancer tissue and saliva, and surveyed patients about diet, health history, and exposures. The goal was to unders…

This study aimed to compare the gut bacteria of children newly diagnosed with juvenile idiopathic arthritis, type 1 diabetes, or inflammatory bowel disease with those of their healthy siblings. Researchers wanted to see if differences in gut microbes and diet could explain why so…

This study looked back at 771 people with right-sided colon cancer to compare two types of surgery: robotic and laparoscopic. The goal was to see which approach leads to better survival, fewer complications, and faster recovery. The study was stopped early, so results are limited…

This study looked at how radiofrequency ablation (RFA), a procedure that uses heat to destroy tumors, affects the immune system in people with lung metastases from colorectal cancer. Researchers measured immune cells in tumor samples and blood before and after RFA in 20 participa…

This study looked at tiny particles called exosomes in the blood of 172 colorectal cancer patients. Researchers wanted to see if the contents of these particles could help predict survival and cancer spread. The goal was to find new biomarkers that could be measured with a simple…

This study aimed to find out if patients with metastatic esophageal cancer who were not getting worse after 6 weeks of chemotherapy should continue treatment or stop. It included 15 adults whose cancer had spread and was no longer responding to initial chemo. The study was termin…

This study looked at whether the types of bacteria in a person's gut before treatment could predict how well their rectal tumor responds to chemotherapy and radiation. Researchers collected stool samples from 2 patients with stage II or III rectal cancer and compared their gut ba…

This study followed 28 adults with liver, colorectal, melanoma, or kidney cancers who received high-dose radiation therapy. Researchers collected blood samples before, during, and after treatment to track immune cells and other markers. The goal was to learn how the immune system…

This study looked at why people with mouth or throat cancer wait before seeing a doctor. Researchers interviewed 90 patients and asked them to fill out questionnaires about their feelings, thoughts, and social situation. The goal was to understand what factors cause the delay, so…

This study looked at whether using a CPAP machine at night could reduce abnormal acid reflux and lung inflammation in people with idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF) who also have sleep apnea. Only 7 people enrolled before the study was terminated early. The goal was to measure c…

This study looked at people with type 1 diabetes who use do-it-yourself automated insulin delivery (DIY-AID) systems. Researchers wanted to find the best blood glucose target to set 60 minutes before moderate aerobic exercise (like cycling) to keep blood sugar stable and avoid da…

This study aimed to see if a CT scan of the colon (CT-colonography) is more acceptable than a standard colonoscopy for people at high risk of colorectal cancer. It included 39 patients with a personal or family history of advanced polyps or cancer. The main goal was to measure ho…

This study looked at Latino adults with diabetes who attended free education classes. Researchers collected information about their health habits, blood sugar levels, and barriers to medical care. The goal was to better understand the needs of this community, not to test a new tr…

This study tested whether a new type of liver function test using a substance called cholate could better assess the severity of liver disease in people with end-stage liver disease. The goal was to improve how doctors predict outcomes and guide treatment. The study included 103 …

This study aimed to see how dapagliflozin, a diabetes drug, affects blood vessel health in people with type 2 diabetes. Researchers planned to measure blood pressure and other markers of vascular function. However, the trial was terminated early and only enrolled 4 participants, …

This registry tracked 336 adults who had surgery for a large hiatal hernia (over 3 cm) at least two years earlier. Some received a LINX magnetic implant to strengthen the valve between the stomach and esophagus, while others had a fundoplication (wrapping the stomach around the e…

This study looked at whether people with type 1 or type 2 diabetes who have a 'Type A' (impatient, proactive) or 'Type B' (calm, slow) personality show different genetic markers linked to inflammation and stress. Researchers planned to collect blood samples and have participants …

This study looked at how the diabetes medication Liraglutide (Victoza) affects taste, food cravings, and eating habits in people with type 2 diabetes who are overweight. Researchers compared three groups: patients starting Liraglutide, diabetic patients not on the drug, and healt…

This study looked at genetic mutations in tumors from 565 people with advanced gastrointestinal cancers, including liver, bile duct, gallbladder, pancreas, esophagus, and stomach cancers. The goal was to see how often these mutations could be targeted by existing drugs and to tra…

This study looked at whether simple tests of frailty—like grip strength, walking speed, and weight loss—can predict how well liver transplant patients do before and after surgery. Researchers planned to follow 300 adults with end-stage liver disease who were waiting for a transpl…

This study aimed to see if a simple blood test (liquid biopsy) could help doctors make better treatment decisions for people with advanced cancers of the colon, pancreas, or bile duct. Researchers planned to enroll about 130 participants but stopped early with only 16 enrolled. T…

This study looked at whether eating most calories before 2 PM could help control blood sugar in people with type 2 diabetes. It planned to enroll 10 participants but was terminated after only 2 joined. The goal was to compare early eating with a typical eating pattern over six da…

This study looked at how moderate or severe liver problems change the amount of the cancer drug oral azacitidine in the blood. It was designed for adults with certain blood cancers. The study was stopped early after only 2 people enrolled, so the results are very limited.

This study aimed to create a registry of tissue and blood samples from 1,000 patients undergoing surgery or biopsy for liver or bile duct tumors. The samples were stored for future research to better understand these cancers and develop new treatments. The study was terminated ea…

This study tested a new planning method to protect areas where dental implants could later be placed in patients receiving radiation for head and neck cancer. Researchers used virtual implant markers on CT scans to adjust radiation doses, aiming to keep implant sites safe without…

This study aimed to see how often people with chronic hepatitis C have a blood condition called monoclonal B-cell lymphocytosis (MBL), and whether treating hepatitis C affects MBL. Researchers planned to enroll 29 participants and compare blood samples before and after hepatitis …

This study aimed to find the best time (between 37 and 39 weeks of pregnancy) to deliver babies of women with poorly controlled gestational diabetes. Researchers planned to enroll up to 3,450 pregnant women but stopped early with 304 participants. The goal was to see which delive…

This pilot study tested whether continuous glucose monitors (CGMs) could be used in the days before and after surgery to track blood sugar in people with diabetes. Researchers placed a CGM sensor on 22 patients during a preoperative visit and compared its readings to standard fin…

This study aimed to see if certain immune cells in the blood could predict which patients with advanced liver cancer would benefit from a combination of immunotherapy drugs (Atezolizumab and Bevacizumab). Researchers planned to measure these cells before and after starting treatm…

This study aimed to see if a new urine test can accurately tell whether people with type 2 diabetes are taking their medications as prescribed. Researchers planned to compare the urine test results with standard methods like questionnaires and pharmacy records in 90 participants.…

This study tested whether using a bedside tablet with interactive education modules helps people newly diagnosed with type 1 diabetes learn more than standard paper-based materials. The trial planned to enroll 28 patients but was terminated early. Researchers measured diabetes kn…

This study looked at whether gastroenterologists (liver doctors) who are not heart ultrasound specialists, but received standard training, could measure heart function as accurately as experts in patients with severe cirrhosis and swelling. The goal was to see if simple heart ass…

This early-stage study looked at how the drug amcenestrant is processed in the body of women aged 40-75 with mild or moderate liver problems, compared to women with healthy livers. The goal was to understand dosing and safety. However, the trial was terminated before completion, …

This study looked at whether people with both rheumatoid arthritis and type 2 diabetes have a harder time controlling their diabetes than those with osteoarthritis and diabetes. Researchers planned to follow 176 adults to see how quickly they needed new diabetes treatments. Howev…

This pilot study tested a device called BioTraceIO 360, designed to help doctors plan and monitor procedures that destroy liver tumors using heat. The study planned to enroll 30 people with liver cancer, but only 4 participated before it was stopped early. Researchers looked at w…

This study looked at using point-of-care ultrasound (POCUS) to assess small bowel Crohn's disease. Researchers interviewed doctors, nurses, and patients to understand if POCUS could be useful in the NHS. They also compared how POCUS and MRI scans affected doctors' treatment decis…