Disease
MONDO:0000001A disease is a disposition to undergo pathological processes that exists in an organism because of one or more disorders in that organism.
Also known as: condition, disease, disease or disorder, disease or disorder, non-neoplastic, diseases, diseases and disorders, disorder, disorders
105815 clinical trials for this condition and its sub-types, 735 tagged with Disease itself.
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Human disease 15 trials · 105,739 incl. sub-types
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Non-human animal disease 0 trials · 48 incl. sub-types
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- Integumentary system disorder, non-human animal 0 trials · 15 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
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- Disease related to transplantation, non-human animal 0 trials
- Disorder of development or morphogenesis, non-human animal 0 trials Sub-types →
- Disorder of glycosylation, non-human animal 0 trials Sub-types →
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Rewriting the code: a One-Time gene fix for a rare immune disease?
Cure By invitation onlyThis trial tests a one-time gene therapy for WHIM syndrome, a rare inherited immune disorder that causes severe infections. Doctors collect a person's own blood stem cells, use base editing to correct the faulty CXCR4 gene, and return the edited cells to the body. The goal is to …
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) • Aim: Cure
Last updated Sep 20, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Engineered immune cells target CS1 to fight stubborn myeloma
Cure OngoingResearchers are testing a new type of immune cell therapy called CS1-targeted CAR-T in adults with multiple myeloma that has come back or stopped responding to treatment. The study enrolls about 10 participants who have already received several lines of therapy. Doctors collect a…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Institute of Hematology & Blood Diseases Hospital, China • Aim: Cure
Last updated Sep 20, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Custom-Built immune cells take aim at a notorious cancer mutation
Cure OngoingResearchers are testing a new cell therapy called CRTKVA11-03 in people with advanced solid tumors that carry a specific KRAS G12V mutation and a matching immune marker called HLA-A*11:01. The treatment uses each patient's own T cells, engineered to recognize and attack cancer ce…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Corregene Biotechnology Co., Ltd • Aim: Cure
Last updated Sep 19, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a One-Two radiation punch improve prostate cancer control?
Cure OngoingResearchers are testing a combination of two radiation techniques for men with intermediate or high risk prostate cancer. Participants receive a shortened course of external beam radiation followed by a single high-dose brachytherapy boost, with optional hormone therapy. The tria…
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: German Oncology Center, Cyprus • Aim: Cure
Last updated Sep 19, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Targeted radiation aims to cure prostate cancer while sparing healthy tissue
Cure By invitation onlyResearchers in Denmark are testing a targeted radiation technique called focal brachytherapy for men with early prostate cancer. The treatment places radioactive sources directly into the tumor, guided by MRI and ultrasound, to destroy cancer while leaving the rest of the prostat…
Sponsor: Herlev Hospital • Aim: Cure
Last updated Sep 18, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could a Half-Matched donor cure a rare immune disease?
Cure OngoingThis early-phase trial tests whether a bone marrow transplant from a partially matched relative can safely cure chronic granulomatous disease (CGD), a condition that causes severe infections and inflammation. Four people aged 4 to 65 with CGD and no perfect donor will receive che…
Early phase 1 • Sponsor: National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) • Aim: Cure
Last updated Sep 18, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Missing Iron-Carrying protein replaced in rare blood disorder
Cure OngoingAtransferrinemia is a rare inherited condition in which the body cannot make enough transferrin, a protein that moves iron through the blood. Without it, iron builds up in organs and red blood cells cannot form properly. Researchers are testing intravenous infusions of apotransfe…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Prothya Biosolutions • Aim: Cure
Last updated Sep 18, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a Precision-Engineered transplant rebuild immunity in babies born without it?
Cure OngoingInfants with severe combined immunodeficiency (SCID) lack working immune cells and face life-threatening infections. A matched sibling donor transplant is the standard cure, but most babies do not have one. This trial tests a refined transplant using a parent or other partially m…
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: St. Jude Children's Research Hospital • Aim: Cure
Last updated Sep 18, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New west nile vaccine enters first human tests
Vaccine OngoingThis early-stage trial is testing a new vaccine called HydroVax-001B WNV to see if it is safe and triggers an immune response against West Nile virus, a mosquito-borne disease. About 30 healthy adults aged 18 to 49 will receive either the vaccine or a placebo. The study will comp…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) • Aim: Vaccine
Last updated Sep 20, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New vaccine aimed at training immune system to fight advanced breast cancer enters first human tests
Vaccine OngoingThis early-stage trial tests a new vaccine called ES2B-C001, with or without an immune booster (adjuvant), in 40 people with HER2-positive metastatic breast cancer who have already tried other treatments. The vaccine is designed to help the body's immune system recognize and atta…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: ExpreS2ion Biotechnologies • Aim: Vaccine
Last updated Sep 20, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Massive malawi trial aims to shield kids from typhoid
Vaccine OngoingThis large phase 3 trial is testing a typhoid conjugate vaccine (Vi-TCV) in 30,000 healthy children aged 9 months to 12 years in Malawi. Half get the typhoid vaccine, half get a meningitis vaccine for comparison. The goal is to see if the typhoid vaccine prevents blood-confirmed …
Phase 3 • Sponsor: University of Maryland, Baltimore • Aim: Vaccine
Last updated Sep 19, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Breast cancer drug ribociclib made available Long-Term in new study
Disease control OngoingThis study offers continued access to the targeted cancer drug ribociclib for people with metastatic breast cancer who are already benefiting from it in a previous Novartis trial. About 134 participants will keep taking ribociclib, sometimes with other hormone therapies, while re…
Phase 4 • Sponsor: Novartis Pharmaceuticals • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 20, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New hope for post-transplant bladder bleeding: cidofovir shows promise
Disease control OngoingThis study looked at whether adding the drug cidofovir to usual care helps people who develop painful bladder bleeding from the BK virus after a stem cell transplant. About 27 participants received either cidofovir or standard supportive care. The goal was to see if symptoms impr…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: M.D. Anderson Cancer Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 20, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New cocktail of drugs aimed at halting bone metastases in prostate cancer
Disease control PausedThis study tests a combination of three drugs—radium-223, M3814, and avelumab—in men with advanced prostate cancer that no longer responds to hormone therapy and has spread to the bone. The goal is to see if the combination can slow cancer growth better than radium-223 alone. The…
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 20, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug could ease sleep apnea and help shed pounds
Disease control OngoingThis study tests a new medicine, maridebart cafraglutide, for adults with obstructive sleep apnea who are overweight or obese and already use a CPAP machine. The goal is to see if the drug can reduce breathing pauses during sleep and help with weight loss over 52 weeks. About 250…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: Amgen • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 20, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a single dose of radiation during surgery improve pancreatic cancer outcomes?
Disease control OngoingThis trial is testing whether giving a single dose of radiation directly to the tumor area during surgery is safe for people with localized pancreatic cancer. Participants first receive standard chemotherapy and stereotactic body radiation therapy (SBRT), then at the time of surg…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Sidney Kimmel Comprehensive Cancer Center at Johns Hopkins • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 20, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug cocktail takes on glioblastoma in early trial
Disease control OngoingThis early-stage study tests whether adding an experimental drug called OKN-007 to standard chemoradiotherapy is safe and tolerable for people with newly diagnosed glioblastoma, a fast-growing brain cancer. About 27 participants will receive the combination after surgery. The mai…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: University of Oklahoma • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 20, 2026 00:00 UTC
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A new standard for pain pills after kidney stone surgery?
Disease control OngoingThis study tests whether a standardized approach to prescribing opioid pain medication after percutaneous nephrolithotomy (PCNL), a surgery to remove kidney stones, can reduce the number of unused painkillers patients take home. Researchers will compare the usual prescribing habi…
Sponsor: Mayo Clinic • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 20, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Experimental Alzheimer's drug aims to lower brain 'Tangles' in Early-Stage patients
Disease control OngoingThis early-stage trial tests a drug called NIO752 in 38 people with mild Alzheimer's or mild cognitive impairment due to Alzheimer's. The drug is given as one or two injections into the spinal fluid to see if it can lower levels of tau protein, a key marker of Alzheimer's damage.…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Novartis Pharmaceuticals • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 20, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug duo targets Hard-to-Treat lymphomas
Disease control OngoingThis early-stage trial tests the safety and best dose of combining two drugs, tazemetostat and belinostat, for people with lymphoma that has returned or stopped responding to standard treatments. The study includes about 48 adults with various types of non-Hodgkin lymphoma. Resea…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 20, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug combo targets genetic weakness in advanced breast cancer
Disease control OngoingThis study tests a combination of two drugs—alpelisib (a targeted therapy) and fulvestrant (a hormone blocker)—in Japanese men and postmenopausal women with a specific type of advanced breast cancer (HR+/HER2-) that has a PIK3CA mutation. The cancer must have worsened after prior…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Novartis Pharmaceuticals • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 20, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New mRNA vaccine combo aims to stop lung cancer recurrence
Disease control OngoingThis Phase 3 trial tests whether adding an experimental mRNA vaccine (V940) to standard immunotherapy (Keytruda) can prevent non-small cell lung cancer from coming back after surgery. About 868 people with stage II-IIIB lung cancer who have had their tumors completely removed wil…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 20, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug aims to stop brain bleeds in rare disease
Disease control OngoingThis study tests an experimental drug called ALN-APP in 200 adults with cerebral amyloid angiopathy (CAA), a condition that causes bleeding in the brain. The drug is given via spinal injection and aims to slow disease progression and reduce new brain bleeds. Participants will be …
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Alnylam Pharmaceuticals • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 20, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New Three-Drug cocktail aims to tackle tough lymphomas
Disease control OngoingThis study tests a new combination of three drugs—ALX148, lenalidomide, and rituximab—in people with B-cell non-Hodgkin lymphoma that has come back or not responded to treatment. The goal is to find the best dose and see how well the combo works at shrinking or eliminating tumors…
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: M.D. Anderson Cancer Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 20, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Hope for early breast cancer: targeted drug may cut recurrence risk
Disease control OngoingThis phase 3 trial tests whether adding the targeted drug ribociclib to standard hormone therapy can help prevent breast cancer from coming back in people with early-stage, hormone receptor-positive, HER2-negative breast cancer. Over 5,000 participants are randomly assigned to re…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: Novartis Pharmaceuticals • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 20, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New hope for NASH: drug targets liver scarring in advanced disease
Disease control OngoingThis study tests an experimental drug, GSK4532990, in 284 adults with nonalcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH) and advanced liver scarring. The goal is to see if the drug can improve liver fibrosis and inflammation compared to a placebo over 52 weeks. Participants must have a liver bi…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: GlaxoSmithKline • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 20, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can special glasses stop Kids' eyesight from getting worse?
Disease control OngoingThis study tests whether new spectacle lenses can safely slow the progression of myopia (nearsightedness) in children. About 249 kids will wear either the novel lenses or standard single vision glasses for 36 months. Researchers will measure changes in eye length and prescription…
Sponsor: HOYA Lens Thailand LTD. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 20, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug riliprubart tested for Long-Term control of nerve disease CIDP
Disease control By invitation onlyThis study is a long-term extension of earlier trials testing the drug riliprubart in adults with CIDP, a condition where the immune system attacks the nerves, causing weakness and numbness. About 300 participants who completed a prior riliprubart study will continue receiving th…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: Sanofi • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 20, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Experimental drug ION717 aims to slow fatal brain disease
Disease control OngoingThis study tests a new drug called ION717 for people with early-stage prion disease, a rare and fatal brain condition. The drug is given via a spinal injection and aims to reduce harmful prion proteins. The trial will check safety, side effects, and how the drug moves through the…
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: Ionis Pharmaceuticals, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 20, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Real-World lupus drug study launches in poland
Disease control OngoingThis study follows 100 Polish adults with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) who are receiving anifrolumab as part of their routine care. Researchers will track changes in disease activity and overall response over time. The goal is to see how well the drug works outside of contr…
Sponsor: AstraZeneca • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 20, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug cocktail targets Hard-to-Treat myeloma
Disease control PausedThis study tests two oral drugs, mirdametinib and sirolimus, in people with relapsed or refractory multiple myeloma that has specific RAS gene mutations. The trial has two phases: first to find a safe dose, then to see how well the combo works. Up to 54 adults will take the drugs…
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 20, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug JSB462 tested for advanced prostate cancer in japanese patients
Disease control OngoingThis early-stage study tests a new drug called JSB462 (Luxdegalutamide) in 15 Japanese men whose prostate cancer has spread to other parts of the body. The main goal is to check the drug's safety and how the body processes it. Participants take the drug once daily with food.
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Novartis Pharmaceuticals • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 20, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New triple therapy aims to halt advanced breast cancer
Disease control OngoingThis study tests a combination of two experimental drugs (LEE011 and BYL719) plus a standard hormone therapy (letrozole) in about 255 women with advanced ER+ breast cancer. The goal is to find safe doses and see if the triple combination can better control the cancer. Participant…
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: Novartis Pharmaceuticals • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 20, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Experimental vaccine aims to stop lung cancer from coming back
Disease control PausedThis trial tests a vaccine made from lung cancer cells, combined with an immune-boosting drug (N-803), in people who have had surgery for non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) that is PD-L1 negative. The goal is to see if the vaccine can train the immune system to destroy any remain…
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 20, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Experimental combo targets Hard-to-Treat lung cancer
Disease control PausedThis early-phase trial is testing whether combining two drugs—vismodegib and atezolizumab—is safe and tolerable for people with advanced non-small cell lung cancer that has returned or spread. Vismodegib blocks certain enzymes that help cancer cells grow, while atezolizumab helps…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Dwight Owen • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 20, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug cocktail aims to shrink Hard-to-Treat carcinoid tumors
Disease control OngoingThis Phase II trial tests whether combining lenvatinib and everolimus can shrink or slow advanced carcinoid tumors that cannot be removed by surgery. The study enrolls 36 adults with confirmed unresectable carcinoid tumors. Both drugs are taken orally and work by blocking enzymes…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: M.D. Anderson Cancer Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 20, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Bionic pancreas could simplify diabetes care for cystic fibrosis patients
Disease control OngoingThis study tests a device called the iLet Bionic Pancreas, which automatically adjusts insulin delivery based on continuous glucose monitor readings, in people with cystic fibrosis-related diabetes. About 150 participants aged 14 and older will either use the bionic pancreas or t…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: Jaeb Center for Health Research • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 20, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New balloon treatment aims to clear blocked stents without extra surgery
Disease control OngoingThis study tests a special balloon coated with a drug to treat heart arteries that have narrowed again after a stent was placed. About 600 adults with this condition will be randomly assigned to receive either the drug-coated balloon or a standard balloon procedure. The goal is t…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: Boston Scientific Corporation • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 20, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a magnetic helmet slow ALS? trial tests brain stimulation at home
Disease control OngoingResearchers are testing whether transcranial static magnetic field stimulation (tSMS), delivered via a helmet worn at home, can slow the progression of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS). About 60 adults with recent-onset ALS will use the device for two daily sessions of 120 min…
Sponsor: Campus Bio-Medico University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 20, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Experimental combo targets Hard-to-Treat gut tumors
Disease control OngoingThis early-phase trial tests whether adding triapine to standard radioactive therapy (lutetium Lu 177 dotatate) is safe and effective for people with advanced neuroendocrine tumors of the digestive system. About 31 participants whose tumors have worsened after prior treatment wil…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 20, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Brain pacemaker tested for Musician's hand cramps
Disease control OngoingThis study tests deep brain stimulation (DBS) surgery for people with severe focal hand dystonia, including musician's dystonia, that hasn't improved with botulinum toxin. Five participants will have electrodes placed in brain areas that control movement, connected to a stimulato…
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 20, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New study aims to boost growth and health in kids with thalassemia
Disease control OngoingThis study looks at growth problems in children with thalassemia, a blood disorder. Researchers will test a program that includes health education, nutrition plans, exercise, and support to help kids grow better. The goal is to improve height, weight, and overall well-being in 36…
Sponsor: Institute of Hematology & Blood Diseases Hospital, China • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 20, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can adding surgery or radiation to immunotherapy boost survival in advanced lung cancer?
Disease control OngoingThis study tests whether adding local treatments like surgery or radiation to a combination of two immunotherapy drugs (nivolumab and ipilimumab) helps people with stage IV non-small cell lung cancer live longer compared to immunotherapy alone. About 339 participants who have not…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: M.D. Anderson Cancer Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 20, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New hope for seniors with aggressive blood cancer: targeted combo shows promise
Disease control OngoingThis study tests whether adding a targeted drug called polatuzumab vedotin to a standard chemotherapy regimen (R-miniCHP) can help people aged 75 and older with a type of lymphoma called DLBCL. The goal is to see if the combination improves how long patients live without their ca…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: University of Rochester • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 20, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could vitamin c boost liver transplant success?
Disease control CancelledThis study tests whether high doses of vitamin C given through an IV can help people recover better after a liver transplant. About 90 adults having their first liver transplant will receive either vitamin C or a placebo for two days. The goal is to see if vitamin C reduces organ…
Phase 4 • Sponsor: University of Wisconsin, Madison • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 20, 2026 00:00 UTC
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One patient keeps receiving experimental colorectal cancer drug pair
Disease control Expanded access (ended)This expanded access program provides continued treatment with CA102N plus lonsurf to a single patient with advanced or metastatic colorectal cancer. The patient had already completed at least 12 cycles of the same combination in an earlier clinical study. Expanded access allows …
Sponsor: Holy Stone Healthcare Co., Ltd • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 20, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug aims to slow kidney failure in rare genetic disease
Disease control OngoingThis study tests an experimental drug called BAY 3401016 in 60 adults aged 18 to 45 with Alport syndrome, a rare genetic condition that damages kidneys, hearing, and eyes. The drug works by blocking a protein thought to cause kidney injury, with the goal of slowing the loss of ki…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Bayer • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 20, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a powerful drug cocktail halt multiple myeloma before it starts?
Disease control OngoingThis phase 2 trial tests a combination of three drugs—daratumumab, carfilzomib, and dexamethasone (DKd)—in people with high-risk smoldering multiple myeloma, a pre-cancer condition. The goal is to see if this treatment can prevent or delay the disease from turning into active mul…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 20, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Radioactive Bone-Seeking drug paired with chemo shows promise for advanced breast cancer
Disease control OngoingThis study tests whether adding a radioactive drug (radium-223) to standard chemotherapy (paclitaxel) helps people with advanced breast cancer that has spread to the bones. The radioactive drug targets bone tumors directly, while chemo works throughout the body. About 70 particip…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 20, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Immunotherapy combo shows promise in preventing High-Risk uterine cancer return
Disease control OngoingThis study tests whether adding the immunotherapy drug pembrolizumab to standard chemotherapy (with or without radiation) after surgery can help prevent high-risk endometrial cancer from coming back. About 990 participants who had surgery to remove their uterus and ovaries will r…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 20, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New cocktail aims to knock out tough lymphoma
Disease control OngoingThis early-phase trial is testing whether adding the targeted drug polatuzumab vedotin (with or without another drug called glofitamab) to standard chemotherapy is safe for people with untreated, aggressive B-cell lymphoma. About 56 participants will receive the combination to se…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: University of Washington • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 20, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Double-Target immunotherapy added to standard care for aggressive cervical cancer
Disease control By invitation onlyResearchers are testing whether adding cadonilimab, an immunotherapy drug, to chemotherapy before and after standard chemoradiation can help women with high-risk, locally advanced cervical cancer. The trial enrolls 20 women who have not received prior treatment. Participants rece…
Sponsor: Hubei Cancer Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 20, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New psoriasis drug shows promise for kids in Head-to-Head trial
Disease control OngoingThis study tests a new medicine called bimekizumab against an existing one (ustekinumab) for children and teens aged 6 to 17 with moderate to severe plaque psoriasis. The goal is to see if bimekizumab works better at clearing skin symptoms. About 168 participants will receive inj…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: UCB Biopharma SRL • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 20, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a simpler scope technique match the complex one for large colon growths?
Disease control OngoingResearchers compare two ways to remove large, non-cancerous growths from the colon. One method, endoscopic mucosal resection, removes the growth in pieces. The other, endoscopic submucosal dissection, removes it in one piece but takes longer and carries more risk. The trial tests…
Sponsor: José Carlos Marín Gabriel • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 20, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Inhaled drug combo aims to boost lung cancer treatment before surgery
Disease control PausedThis study tests whether adding an inhaled form of the drug azacytidine to standard chemotherapy and immunotherapy (durvalumab) can improve outcomes for people with early-stage non-small cell lung cancer before they have surgery. The trial involves 60 adults with operable stage I…
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 20, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug shows promise for Crohn's sufferers in Mid-Stage trial
Disease control OngoingThis study tests a new drug called AZD7798 in 120 people with moderate to severe Crohn's disease. The goal is to see if it can reduce symptoms and improve the appearance of the gut lining. Participants are randomly assigned to receive either the drug or a placebo, and neither the…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: AstraZeneca • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 20, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New antibody takes aim at Hard-to-Treat blood cancers
Disease control OngoingThis early-stage trial tests a new antibody drug called Hu8F4 in 72 people with advanced blood cancers like leukemia and myelodysplastic syndrome. The goal is to find the safest dose and see if it can slow or stop cancer growth. Researchers will also track how long patients live …
Phase 1 • Sponsor: M.D. Anderson Cancer Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 20, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Higher-Dose eye injection shows promise for two leading causes of vision loss
Disease control OngoingThis study tests a higher dose of the drug aflibercept (8 mg) given as an eye injection every 4 weeks to people with wet age-related macular degeneration (nAMD) or diabetic macular edema (DME). The goal is to see if this dosing schedule is safe and works well for those who have a…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: Regeneron Pharmaceuticals • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 20, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Targeted drug shows promise for rare ROS1 cancers
Disease control OngoingThis study tests a drug called crizotinib in people whose cancer has a specific genetic change called ROS1 translocation. The drug blocks a protein that may help cancer grow. Researchers want to see if it can shrink tumors or stop them from getting worse. Only 4 people took part,…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 20, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a hyaluronic acid drug combo outperform bevacizumab in Hard-to-Treat colon cancer?
Disease control PausedResearchers are testing whether adding an experimental drug called CA102N to the chemotherapy TAS-102 helps control metastatic colorectal cancer better than adding bevacizumab to TAS-102. The trial enrolls about 100 adults whose cancer has grown after standard chemotherapy. Parti…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Holy Stone Healthcare Co., Ltd • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 20, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New hope for Hard-to-Treat breast cancer: targeted pill combo in final testing
Disease control OngoingThis phase 3 study tests whether adding alpelisib (a targeted pill) to fulvestrant (a hormone-blocking shot) can slow cancer growth in men and postmenopausal women with HR-positive, HER2-negative advanced breast cancer that has a PIK3CA mutation. Participants must have already tr…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: Novartis Pharmaceuticals • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 20, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New daily shot could help kids with hemophilia avoid bleeds
Disease control OngoingThis study tests a daily injection called concizumab in children under 12 with hemophilia A or B, with or without inhibitors. The goal is to see if it safely prevents bleeding episodes. Participants receive daily shots under the skin for at least 2 years, and the study tracks how…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: Novo Nordisk A/S • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 20, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can an AI eye guide surgeons to safer, faster cancer removal?
Disease control OngoingThis trial tests an artificial intelligence system called ADTPS that helps doctors remove early-stage esophageal cancer or precancerous lesions using a scope. The AI analyzes live images during the procedure and overlays a suggested cutting path on the screen. Half of the partici…
Sponsor: Qilu Hospital of Shandong University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 20, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug duo targets hard-to-treat blood cancers
Disease control OngoingThis study tests a new drug, seclidemstat, combined with a standard drug, azacitidine, for people with myelodysplastic syndromes (MDS) or chronic myelomonocytic leukemia (CMML). The goal is to find the best dose and see if the combination can shrink or control the cancer. About 2…
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: M.D. Anderson Cancer Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 20, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can adding surgery or radiation to a targeted pill slow lung cancer better?
Disease control OngoingThis study looks at whether adding surgery or radiation to the targeted drug osimertinib helps people with advanced EGFR-mutant non-small cell lung cancer live longer without their cancer growing. About 173 participants will receive either osimertinib alone or osimertinib plus lo…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: M.D. Anderson Cancer Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 20, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug combo aims to stall breast cancer in patients with key gene mutation
Disease control OngoingThis phase II study tests whether adding alpelisib (a targeted pill) to standard fulvestrant (a hormone-blocking shot) can delay cancer growth in Chinese men and postmenopausal women with a specific type of advanced breast cancer (HR+, HER2-, with a PIK3CA mutation) that has wors…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Novartis Pharmaceuticals • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 20, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New lupus drug tested for Long-Term safety in large trial
Disease control By invitation onlyThis study is checking the long-term safety of a drug called dapirolizumab pegol for people with systemic lupus erythematosus (lupus). It involves 760 participants who have already completed earlier studies of the drug. Researchers will monitor side effects over time to see if th…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: UCB Biopharma SRL • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 20, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New combo aims to deepen remission in early CML
Disease control OngoingThis study tests whether adding ASTX727 to the standard drug dasatinib can better control chronic myeloid leukemia (CML) in newly diagnosed patients. About 70 adults with a specific genetic marker (Philadelphia chromosome) will receive both pills. The goal is to see if the combin…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: M.D. Anderson Cancer Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 20, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can Device-Preserved donor lungs boost transplant success?
Disease control By invitation onlyThis registry collects data on lung transplant patients whose donor lungs were preserved and transported using the LUNGguard or BAROguard devices. Researchers track outcomes such as primary graft dysfunction, rejection, survival, ICU and hospital stays, readmissions, and time on …
Sponsor: Paragonix Technologies • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 20, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New heart device aims to cut stroke risk without lifelong blood thinners
Disease control OngoingThis early study tests a new device (LAmbre II) that closes a small pouch in the heart called the left atrial appendage in people with atrial fibrillation. The goal is to reduce the risk of stroke without needing long-term blood thinners. Ten participants will be followed for abo…
Sponsor: Prince of Wales Hospital, Shatin, Hong Kong • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 20, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New Once-Weekly insulin shows promise for diabetes control in italian study
Disease control By invitation onlyThis study looks at how well a new insulin called icodec controls blood sugar in adults with type 2 diabetes who are switching from their current daily insulin. About 214 participants in Italy will use icodec as prescribed by their doctor for 22 to 30 weeks. Researchers will meas…
Sponsor: Novo Nordisk A/S • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 20, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Immune cells take on tough tumors in early trial
Disease control OngoingThis early-stage trial tests a personalized cell therapy (TIL injection) for people with advanced solid tumors that have spread or come back. The treatment uses the patient's own immune cells, grown in a lab, to fight the cancer. The main goal is to check safety, and the study wi…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Grit Biotechnology • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 20, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New combo therapy aims to slow prostate cancer spread
Disease control OngoingThis study tests a new drug, JSB462, combined with standard therapy (abiraterone) in 150 men whose prostate cancer has spread but still responds to hormone treatment. The goal is to see if the combination lowers PSA levels more effectively and delays cancer growth. Participants w…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Novartis Pharmaceuticals • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 20, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Freezing tumors to boost cancer treatment: early trial underway
Disease control OngoingThis early-phase trial tests a freezing treatment called cryotherapy, given before and during standard chemoradiation, for people with locally advanced esophageal cancer. The main goal is to find the safest number of cryotherapy sessions. Researchers will also check if the freezi…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Hunter Holmes Mcguire Veteran Affairs Medical Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 20, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New pill combo aims to keep advanced breast cancer in check
Disease control OngoingThis Phase 3 study tests whether adding the targeted drug alpelisib to standard maintenance therapy (trastuzumab and pertuzumab) can help people with advanced HER2-positive breast cancer that has a specific genetic change (PIK3CA mutation) live longer without their cancer growing…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: Novartis Pharmaceuticals • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 20, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New combo therapy aims to tackle melanoma that resists treatment
Disease control OngoingThis phase 2 trial is testing whether a combination of two drugs, enfortumab vedotin and pembrolizumab, can shrink tumors in people with advanced melanoma that has worsened after standard therapy. The study will enroll 60 adults with unresectable stage III or IV melanoma. Researc…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Grupo Español Multidisciplinar de Melanoma • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 20, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New gene therapy targets Parkinson's in patients with specific gene flaw
Disease control OngoingThis study tests a new gene therapy called LY3884961 in 32 people with moderate to severe Parkinson's disease who have a specific genetic change (GBA1 mutation). The treatment is given as a single injection into the fluid around the brain and spinal cord. The main goal is to chec…
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: Prevail Therapeutics • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 20, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Immunotherapy duo takes on resistant germ cell tumors
Disease control OngoingThis phase 2 trial tests two immunotherapy drugs, durvalumab and tremelimumab, in 30 adults with relapsed or refractory germ cell tumors. The goal is to see if the combination can shrink tumors or lower tumor markers. Participants must have measurable disease and have progressed …
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 20, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New heart procedure aims to zap stubborn arrhythmias
Disease control By invitation onlyThis early study tests a new catheter technique called VINTAGE for people with ventricular arrhythmia that hasn't improved with standard treatment. The procedure uses special catheters to reach and destroy heart tissue causing the abnormal rhythm. Thirty adults will be enrolled a…
Sponsor: National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 20, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Hospital rewards program aims to curb meth use in trauma patients
Disease control CancelledThis study tests whether offering rewards (contingency management) can help people who use methamphetamine reduce their use after a traumatic injury. Twenty adults admitted to the hospital with a positive meth test will receive urine tests and rewards for negative results, starti…
Sponsor: Queen's Medical Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 20, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New hope for tough prostate cancer: drug combo trial launches
Disease control OngoingThis Phase II trial tests a new drug, JSB462 (luxdegalutamide), combined with a radioactive therapy (Pluvicto) in 138 men with PSMA-positive metastatic castration-resistant prostate cancer that has progressed after prior treatments. The study aims to see if the combination works …
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Novartis Pharmaceuticals • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 20, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New cocktail of drugs and radiation aims to boost stomach cancer treatment before surgery
Disease control OngoingThis pilot study tests whether giving a combination of two immunotherapy drugs (nivolumab and ipilimumab) along with chemotherapy and radiation therapy before surgery can help treat stomach cancer that can be surgically removed. The study includes 32 participants and primarily lo…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: M.D. Anderson Cancer Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 20, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could asking three simple questions improve diabetes control?
Disease control By invitation onlyThis study tests whether the Ask Me 3® educational program, which encourages patients to ask three key questions during doctor visits, can improve blood sugar control in adults with type 2 diabetes. Participants are randomly assigned to receive the program plus standard care or s…
Sponsor: Maria Elena Romero Ibarguengoitia • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 19, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a Family-Based program reduce depression and abuse in young nepali wives?
Disease control OngoingThis study tests a 9-session program called MILAP for young married women (ages 15-24) in Nepal who have experienced intimate partner violence. The program involves the woman, her husband, and her mother-in-law, aiming to reduce depression, violence, and PTSD. 900 participants wi…
Sponsor: Possible • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 19, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Double antibiotic attack on staph blood infections shows promise
Disease control By invitation onlyThis study tests whether giving two IV antibiotics early, instead of one, can clear Staphylococcus aureus bloodstream infections faster and improve outcomes. About 300 hospitalized adults will be randomly assigned to receive either a single antibiotic or a combination of two. Onc…
Phase 4 • Sponsor: West Virginia University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 19, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Two eggs a day put to the test for heart health
Disease control OngoingResearchers at Penn State University are testing whether a healthy diet that includes two eggs every day changes cholesterol and other heart-health markers compared with a healthy diet that includes three eggs a week. The study enrolls about 65 adults with mildly elevated LDL cho…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: Penn State University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 19, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New CAR T-Cell therapy targets Hard-to-Treat multiple myeloma
Disease control OngoingThis early-phase study tests a new treatment for multiple myeloma that has come back or not responded to standard therapy. The treatment uses a patient's own immune cells (T cells) that are modified in the lab to recognize and attack cancer cells carrying a protein called CD138. …
Phase 1 • Sponsor: UNC Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 19, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could a shorter radiation zap before surgery be just as good for sarcoma patients?
Disease control OngoingThis study compares the usual 5-week radiation schedule before sarcoma surgery to a shorter 2-week course. Researchers want to see if the shorter course leads to similar wound healing and tumor control. About 168 adults with soft tissue sarcomas in the head, neck, trunk, or limbs…
Sponsor: The Netherlands Cancer Institute • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 19, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New hope for chinese patients with severe transplant complication: ruxolitinib trial launches
Disease control OngoingThis study tests the drug ruxolitinib in 36 Chinese adults and teens (12+) who have severe graft-versus-host disease after a stem cell transplant and did not improve with steroids. Participants take ruxolitinib pills daily for up to 56 days. The main goal is to see how many patie…
Phase 4 • Sponsor: Novartis Pharmaceuticals • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 19, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could a Vitamin-Like pill slow Alzheimer's? new trial seeks answers
Disease control OngoingThis study tests whether benfotiamine, a form of vitamin B1, can safely slow memory and thinking decline in people with early Alzheimer's. About 406 adults aged 50-89 with mild symptoms will take the drug or a placebo for up to 72 weeks. Researchers will measure changes in cognit…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Weill Medical College of Cornell University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 19, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New hope for lupus skin lesions: drug trial targets stubborn cases
Disease control OngoingThis study tests a drug called litifilimab for people with lupus-related skin disease that didn't get better with standard antimalarial pills. About 450 adults with active skin lesions will receive either the drug or a placebo every 4 weeks for 24 weeks, then everyone gets the dr…
Phase 2/3 • Sponsor: Biogen • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 19, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New combo therapy shows promise for Radioiodine-Resistant thyroid cancer
Disease control OngoingThis phase 2 trial tests a combination of the immunotherapy drug PDR001 with either trametinib or dabrafenib in 19 patients with thyroid cancer that no longer responds to radioiodine treatment. The goal is to see if the combination can shrink tumors. The study is active but no lo…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 19, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New cocktail of drugs tested for Tough-to-Treat lymphoma
Disease control OngoingThis phase 2 trial is testing several new drug combinations for people with aggressive B-cell lymphoma that has come back or not responded to standard therapy. About 129 participants will receive one of several experimental combinations, including drugs like ibrutinib and selinex…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Canadian Cancer Trials Group • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 19, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New radiation approach may offer shorter, safer treatment for recurrent prostate cancer
Disease control OngoingThis study tests whether a precise, short-course radiation method (SBRT) works as well as a slightly longer radiation approach (hypofractionated radiotherapy) for men whose prostate cancer has come back or spread to a few spots after surgery. About 118 participants will receive o…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: Mayo Clinic • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 19, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New hope for kids with pompe: enzyme combo trial underway
Disease control OngoingThis study tests a new treatment called cipaglucosidase alfa/miglustat in children (0 to under 18 years) with late-onset Pompe disease. The goal is to see if it is safe and how well it works. Participants either have never had enzyme therapy before or have been on it for at least…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: Amicus Therapeutics • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 19, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New cancer drug combo enters human testing
Disease control OngoingThis early-stage trial tests a new drug called denikitug, alone or with another drug (zimberelimab), in 416 adults with advanced solid tumors that have not responded to standard treatments. The main goals are to check safety, find the best dose, and see if the drugs shrink tumors…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Gilead Sciences • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 19, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New combo aims to wipe out lingering leukemia before transplant
Disease control OngoingThis phase 2 trial tests whether a combination of venetoclax and azacitidine can clear measurable residual disease (MRD) in adults with acute myeloid leukemia (AML) who still have or develop leftover cancer cells after initial chemotherapy, and before a stem cell transplant. Abou…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Grupo Cooperativo de Estudio y Tratamiento de las Leucemias Agudas y Mielodisplasias • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 19, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could a diet of fruits and vegetables replace bicarbonate pills for kidney patients?
Disease control OngoingThis study explores whether eating alkalizing fruits and vegetables, delivered to your home, can help manage metabolic acidosis in people with chronic kidney disease. The usual treatment, sodium bicarbonate, often causes side effects and doesn't always work. The trial will see if…
Sponsor: Dylan MacKay • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 19, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Gene therapy shot aims to tame autoimmune diseases in early trial
Disease control OngoingThis early-phase study tests a single injection of a gene therapy called V001-BCMA for people with autoimmune diseases like lupus that have not responded to standard treatments. The therapy targets and modifies specific immune cells to reduce disease activity. The main goal is to…
Early phase 1 • Sponsor: Tongji Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 19, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug iberdomide takes on lenalidomide in battle to keep myeloma at bay
Disease control OngoingThis phase 3 trial tests whether iberdomide is better than lenalidomide as maintenance therapy after a stem cell transplant in people newly diagnosed with multiple myeloma. About 1,200 participants will receive either drug to see which one delays cancer progression longer. The st…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: Bristol-Myers Squibb • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 19, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Two biologics go head to head in ulcerative colitis
Disease control OngoingResearchers compare two biologic drugs, ustekinumab and infliximab, in adults with moderate to severe ulcerative colitis who have not previously tried biologic therapy. The trial measures how well each drug reduces inflammation, controls symptoms, and improves quality of life, wh…
Sponsor: Helwan University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 19, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a Platelet-Boosting drug help control a rare bone marrow disorder?
Disease control OngoingResearchers are observing how well eltrombopag works in adults with hypocellular myelodysplastic neoplasms, a bone marrow condition that lowers blood cell counts. The study follows patients in Italy who receive eltrombopag alone or with immunosuppressive therapy as part of routin…
Sponsor: Fondazione Italiana Sindromi Mielodisplastiche-ETS • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 19, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Custom RNA vaccine aims to supercharge cancer immunotherapy
Disease control PausedThis early-phase trial tests a personalized RNA nanoparticle vaccine made from a patient's own tumor. The goal is to help anti-PD-1 immunotherapy work better in people with advanced melanoma or soft tissue sarcoma whose cancer has progressed on standard treatment. Up to 18 partic…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: University of Florida • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 19, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New pill hopes to boost blood in bone marrow disease
Disease control OngoingThis study tests an experimental drug, HT-6184, in adults with a bone marrow disorder called myelodysplastic syndrome (MDS) who have low red blood cell counts (anemia). The goal is to see if the drug can improve blood counts and reduce the need for transfusions. Participants take…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Halia Therapeutics, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 19, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can pulling a loose tooth and putting it back save it?
Disease control OngoingResearchers test whether intentionally removing, treating, and replanting a severely loose lower front tooth works better than splinting alone. Fifty adults with advanced periodontitis and at least 50% bone loss around the tooth join the study. Half receive replantation plus spli…
Sponsor: Saglik Bilimleri Universitesi • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 19, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New study tests everolimus for kidney tumors in TSC patients
Disease control OngoingThis study looks at how safe and effective the drug everolimus is for Taiwanese adults with tuberous sclerosis complex (TSC) who have kidney tumors called angiomyolipomas. Four participants will take the drug and be monitored for side effects and tumor shrinkage. The goal is to c…
Phase 4 • Sponsor: Novartis Pharmaceuticals • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 19, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a targeted drug outperform chemotherapy in Tough-to-Treat nasopharyngeal cancer?
Disease control OngoingThis phase III trial compares an experimental drug called YL201 with standard chemotherapy in people whose nasopharyngeal carcinoma has returned or spread and no longer responds to PD-(L)1 inhibitors and at least two prior chemotherapy regimens. About 400 participants will receiv…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: MediLink Therapeutics (Suzhou) Co., Ltd. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 19, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could a common diabetes drug help adult heart defect patients?
Disease control OngoingThis study tests whether Empagliflozin (Jardiance), a drug used for diabetes and heart failure, can help adults born with heart defects who now have a weakened heart. Forty participants will receive either the drug or a placebo for one year. Researchers will measure changes in he…
Phase 4 • Sponsor: Anita Saraf • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 19, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could a diabetes drug tame asthma in obesity? new trial investigates
Disease control OngoingThis Phase 2 trial tests whether semaglutide (Wegovy), a drug approved for diabetes and weight loss, can improve asthma control in 100 adults with obesity and persistent asthma despite using inhaled steroids. Participants receive weekly injections of semaglutide or a placebo for …
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Vanderbilt University Medical Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 19, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Robot-Assisted colonoscopy: a safer scope?
Disease control OngoingThis study will test a new robotic device called the Triton 1.5 System for performing colonoscopies, which are exams to look for colon cancer. About 40 adults who need a routine colonoscopy will take part. The main goal is to see if the robot is safe and can successfully complete…
Sponsor: Neptune Medical • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 19, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Cancer drug RVU120 gets extended trial for ongoing patients
Disease control By invitation onlyThis study offers continued RVU120 treatment to up to 10 patients with advanced solid tumors, acute myeloid leukemia, or high-risk myelodysplastic syndrome who are already benefiting from the drug in an earlier trial. The main goal is to monitor safety and see how long patients c…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Ryvu Therapeutics SA • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 19, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could zapping the brain help older adults drink less and think sharper?
Disease control OngoingThis early-phase study tests whether a type of brain stimulation called rTMS can help older adults (ages 60-85) who have both alcohol use disorder and mild cognitive impairment. Participants receive 50 sessions of stimulation over one week. Researchers will measure changes in thi…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Medical University of South Carolina • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 19, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New oil therapy could slash Life-Threatening events in kids with rare metabolic disease
Disease control OngoingThis study tests whether triheptanoin, a special oil, can reduce major clinical events (like severe low blood sugar or heart problems) in children with long-chain fatty acid oxidation disorders (LC-FAOD), a rare condition where the body can't break down certain fats for energy. A…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: Ultragenyx Pharmaceutical Inc • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 19, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Shorter, stronger radiation beams tested for prostate cancer
Disease control OngoingThis study tests whether a shorter, more intense radiation treatment (5 sessions) is better than the standard 20-session approach for men with intermediate- or high-risk prostate cancer that hasn't spread. The goal is to improve cancer control while keeping side effects low. Abou…
Sponsor: The Netherlands Cancer Institute • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 19, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New Antibody-Drug conjugate shows promise for Hard-to-Treat cancers
Disease control OngoingThis study tests a new drug called SKB264 in people with advanced solid tumors that have not responded to standard therapies. The drug is an antibody-drug conjugate designed to deliver chemotherapy directly to cancer cells. The trial includes over 1,400 participants with various …
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: Klus Pharma Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 19, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New combo therapy aims to keep multiple myeloma in check longer
Disease control OngoingThis phase 3 study tests whether adding daratumumab to the standard drug lenalidomide as maintenance therapy after a stem cell transplant can better control multiple myeloma. About 1,100 participants will be randomly assigned to receive either lenalidomide alone or lenalidomide p…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: SWOG Cancer Research Network • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 19, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New hope for Post-Surgery sugar crashes: pasireotide under study
Disease control OngoingThis phase 2 trial tests the drug pasireotide in 93 adults who experience severe low blood sugar after weight-loss surgery. Participants receive either the drug or a placebo for 12 weeks, then all can receive the drug for 36 more weeks. The goal is to see if pasireotide can stabi…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: RECORDATI GROUP • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 19, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Lifeline for ALK cancer patients: continued access to ceritinib
Disease control OngoingThis study offers continued treatment with the drug ceritinib to people with ALK-positive cancers who were already benefiting from it in a previous Novartis study. The main goal is to track safety and side effects over time. About 233 participants will receive the drug as long as…
Phase 4 • Sponsor: Novartis Pharmaceuticals • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 19, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Device aims to keep donor livers healthier for transplant
Disease control By invitation onlyResearchers are collecting data on how well donor livers preserved with the LIVERguard device function after transplantation. The study includes liver transplant recipients whose donor organs were stored in the device, as well as a comparison group of patients who received livers…
Sponsor: Paragonix Technologies • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 19, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New shot shrinks skin cancer before surgery in early trial
Disease control OngoingThis study tests an experimental drug called BO-112, injected directly into basal cell skin cancer tumors before they are surgically removed. The goal is to see if the drug is safe and helps shrink or eliminate the cancer. About 60 adults with low- or high-risk basal cell carcino…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Highlight Therapeutics • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 19, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Hope for becker MD: new drug shows promise in Long-Term trial
Disease control By invitation onlyThis study looks at the long-term safety and effects of a drug called EDG-5506 (sevasemten) in people with Becker muscular dystrophy, a muscle-weakening disease. About 260 adults and teens who were in earlier EDG-5506 studies will take the drug and be monitored for side effects a…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Edgewise Therapeutics, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 19, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could a simple Pill-Size switch curb opioid dependence?
Disease control By invitation onlyThis trial tests whether adjusting the number of non-opioid pain pills or adding gabapentin can reduce opioid use after hand, wrist, or elbow surgery. Participants are randomly assigned to one of three pain medication regimens and report their pain levels and any need for extra p…
Phase 4 • Sponsor: AdventHealth • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 19, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New obesity drug shows promise in major trial
Disease control OngoingThis study tests a new drug called maridebart cafraglutide to help adults with obesity or overweight lose weight. About 3853 people will take either the drug or a placebo for 72 weeks. The main goal is to see how much weight they lose and if it is safe.
Phase 3 • Sponsor: Amgen • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 19, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New hope for kids with Drug-Resistant TB: bedaquiline trial launches
Disease control PausedThis study tests a drug called bedaquiline in children and teens (0 months to under 18 years) with multidrug-resistant tuberculosis (MDR-TB), a lung infection that does not respond to standard antibiotics. About 60 participants will receive bedaquiline along with other TB medicat…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Janssen Research & Development, LLC • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 19, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New daily pill could rival infusion for slowing progressive MS
Disease control OngoingThis phase 3 trial compares two drugs for primary progressive multiple sclerosis (PPMS), a form of MS that steadily worsens. About 985 adults with PPMS will receive either daily oral fenebrutinib or intravenous ocrelizumab (plus matching placebos) to see which better delays disab…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: Hoffmann-La Roche • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 19, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug cocktail targets Hard-to-Treat lung cancer
Disease control OngoingThis early-stage trial tests whether combining two drugs, ceritinib and nivolumab, is safe and effective for people with a specific genetic subtype of advanced lung cancer called ALK-positive NSCLC. About 57 adults with stage IIIB or IV disease will receive the combination. The m…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Novartis Pharmaceuticals • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 19, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Hip replacement bleeding breakthrough: drug could cut transfusions
Disease control OngoingThis study tests whether tranexamic acid, a drug that helps blood clot, can reduce blood loss during planned hip replacement surgery. About 1000 adults having elective hip replacement will receive the drug directly into the joint during surgery. The goal is to see if it lowers th…
Sponsor: St. Anne's University Hospital Brno, Czech Republic • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 19, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Virus plus radiation may shrink sarcomas before surgery
Disease control OngoingThis study tests whether a cancer-killing virus (T-VEC) combined with radiation can shrink soft tissue sarcomas before surgery. About 40 adults with newly diagnosed, removable sarcomas will receive the virus injected into the tumor plus radiation. The main goals are to see how ma…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 19, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New eye injection aims to slow genetic blindness
Disease control OngoingThis study tests a new medicine called PYC-001, given as an injection into the eye, for people with a genetic condition that damages the optic nerve (OPA1 optic atrophy). The main goal is to check if the treatment is safe and tolerable. About 18 adults will receive a single dose,…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: PYC Therapeutics • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 19, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New pill takes on rare salivary gland and colon cancers
Disease control OngoingThis early-stage trial is testing an experimental oral drug called RGT-61159 in about 105 people with two types of cancer that have come back or stopped responding to treatment: adenoid cystic carcinoma (a rare salivary gland cancer) and colorectal cancer. The main goals are to c…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Rgenta Therapeutics Inc • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 19, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Immunotherapy added to standard treatment aims to stop esophageal cancer from returning
Disease control OngoingResearchers are testing whether adding the immunotherapy drug camrelizumab to chemotherapy or chemoradiotherapy before surgery helps people with locally advanced esophageal squamous cell carcinoma. The trial enrolls adults with resectable tumors who have not received prior treatm…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: Zhigang Li • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 19, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Earlier blood thinner may cut clot risk in heart procedures
Disease control By invitation onlyResearchers compare two timings for giving the blood thinner heparin during minimally invasive heart procedures that require a puncture through the wall between the heart's upper chambers. Adults scheduled for mitral valve repair or left atrial appendage closure join the trial. O…
Phase 4 • Sponsor: National Institute of Cardiology, Warsaw, Poland • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 19, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Brain cancer trial: one big dose or several small doses of radiation?
Disease control OngoingThis phase III trial tests whether giving several small doses of radiation (fractionated radiosurgery) after removing a brain tumor is better than a single large dose. About 242 patients with cancer that spread to the brain will be randomly assigned to one of the two radiation pl…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: Alliance for Clinical Trials in Oncology • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 19, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New hope for dravet syndrome: phase 3 trial of LP352 aims to cut seizure frequency
Disease control OngoingThis study tests whether the drug LP352 can safely reduce seizures in children and adults with Dravet syndrome, a severe form of epilepsy. About 160 participants will receive either LP352 or a placebo, and researchers will track changes in seizure frequency over several months. T…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: Longboard Pharmaceuticals • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 19, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New balloon treatment aims to clear blocked stents without extra surgery
Disease control OngoingThis study tests a special balloon coated with the drug paclitaxel to treat in-stent restenosis, where a previously placed stent in a heart artery narrows again. Twenty adults who have this condition will receive the balloon treatment or standard care. Researchers will check if t…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: Boston Scientific Corporation • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 19, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug combo aims to stall rare Cancer's spread
Disease control OngoingThis study compares the drug palbociclib alone versus palbociclib plus cemiplimab in 77 people with advanced dedifferentiated liposarcoma that cannot be removed by surgery. Palbociclib blocks enzymes that help cancer cells grow, while cemiplimab boosts the immune system to attack…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Alliance for Clinical Trials in Oncology • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 19, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New MS pill aims to outperform current treatment
Disease control OngoingThis Phase 3 study compares fenebrutinib, an experimental oral drug, to teriflunomide, an approved MS therapy, in 751 adults with relapsing multiple sclerosis. The goal is to see if fenebrutinib better reduces relapse rates and delays disability progression. Participants take eit…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: Hoffmann-La Roche • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 19, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New vaccine combo shows promise in ovarian cancer fight
Disease control OngoingThis study tests a new treatment for ovarian cancer that has returned after initial therapy. It combines a personalized vaccine made from a patient's own white blood cells (FRαDC) with an immunotherapy drug (pembrolizumab) to help the immune system attack cancer cells. The trial …
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: Mayo Clinic • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 19, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a Patient's own kidney cells hold off dialysis?
Disease control By invitation onlyResearchers are following people with chronic kidney disease who received up to four injections of REACT, a therapy made from their own kidney cells, in earlier studies. The goal is to track long-term safety and see how long any effects on kidney function last. About 50 participa…
Sponsor: Prokidney • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 19, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug combo targets CD46 in aggressive prostate cancer
Disease control OngoingResearchers are testing a new drug called FOR46, which seeks out a protein called CD46 on cancer cells, together with enzalutamide, a standard hormone therapy, in men whose prostate cancer has spread and worsened despite prior treatment with abiraterone. The trial aims to find th…
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: Rahul Aggarwal • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 19, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can special lenses plus eye drops stop Kids' myopia from getting worse?
Disease control OngoingThis study tests whether combining special glasses (that create optical defocus) with low-dose atropine eye drops can better control myopia (nearsightedness) in children aged 7 to 12. Over 18 months, researchers will measure changes in eye prescription and eye length. The goal is…
Sponsor: The Hong Kong Polytechnic University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 19, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a daily injection save your sight? new trial for dry AMD
Disease control OngoingThis phase 3 trial tests whether a daily injection of elamipretide can slow vision loss in people with dry age-related macular degeneration (AMD). About 313 adults aged 55 and older with early dry AMD will receive either the drug or a placebo for 96 weeks. The main goal is to see…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: Stealth BioTherapeutics Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 19, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug aims to tame rare bleeding disorder
Disease control OngoingThis study tests a new medicine called ALN-6400 for people with hereditary hemorrhagic telangiectasia (HHT), a condition that causes abnormal blood vessels and frequent nosebleeds. First, healthy volunteers will receive a single dose to check safety. Then, HHT patients will recei…
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: Alnylam Pharmaceuticals • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 18, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Promising drug may shrink inoperable tumors in kids with rare genetic condition
Disease control OngoingThis study tests a drug called selumetinib in children and young adults (ages 3-18) with neurofibromatosis type 1 (NF1) who have nerve tumors that cannot be removed by surgery. The goal is to see if the drug can shrink or slow the growth of these tumors. Participants take the dru…
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 18, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Engineered immune cells take aim at CD70-Positive cancers in new trial
Disease control CancelledThis early-phase trial tests a new type of immunotherapy called CD70 CAR T cells in people with lymphoma, myeloma, and certain solid tumors (like kidney cancer and sarcomas) that have come back or not responded to standard treatments. The immune cells are modified in the lab to r…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Baylor College of Medicine • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 18, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New camera could save hearts: OCTAVE trial tests smarter stent placement
Disease control By invitation onlyThis study tests whether using a special camera (OCT) inside the heart's arteries during a heart attack procedure leads to better outcomes than the standard X-ray method. About 3000 people having a heart attack will be randomly assigned to one of the two approaches. The goal is t…
Sponsor: Aarhus University Hospital Skejby • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 18, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Liver tumor treatment gets a targeted boost: Drug-Loaded beads take aim at metastases
Disease control OngoingThis early-phase trial is testing a new approach for people with liver metastases (cancer that has spread to the liver from elsewhere). Doctors are using a procedure called TACE to deliver the drug bevacizumab directly into the liver's blood vessels, aiming to concentrate the tre…
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: Pardis Noor Medical Imaging and Cancer Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 18, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Chemotherapy delivered directly to abdomen shows promise in early trial
Disease control OngoingThis early-phase trial tests a combination of three drugs for people whose appendix or colon cancer has spread to the lining of the abdomen (peritoneal carcinomatosis). After surgery to remove visible tumors, patients receive chemotherapy directly into the abdomen (oxaliplatin) p…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Washington University School of Medicine • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 18, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New hope for Crohn's: experimental drug targets gut inflammation
Disease control OngoingThis study tests an experimental drug called RO7790121 in about 21 adults with moderate to severe Crohn's disease who haven't responded well to other treatments. The goal is to see if the drug can reduce gut inflammation and improve symptoms like diarrhea and stomach pain. Partic…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Hoffmann-La Roche • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 18, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New pill targets genetic form of polycystic kidney disease
Disease control OngoingThis study tests an experimental drug called VX-407 in 24 adults with autosomal dominant polycystic kidney disease (ADPKD) who have specific changes in the PKD1 gene. The goal is to see if the drug can slow kidney growth and is safe. Participants take VX-407 tablets by mouth and …
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Vertex Pharmaceuticals Incorporated • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 18, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could a simple ketone drink reduce the need for surgery in FAP patients?
Disease control By invitation onlyThis study tests whether a daily ketone supplement (BHB) is safe and tolerable for people with Familial Adenomatous Polyposis (FAP), a genetic condition that causes many colon polyps and often leads to surgery. Twenty participants will take the supplement for two weeks to see if …
Sponsor: Abramson Cancer Center at Penn Medicine • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 18, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug targets Hard-to-Treat cancer mutation in first human trial
Disease control OngoingThis study tests a new drug called ARV-806 in adults with advanced solid tumors that have a specific KRAS G12D mutation. The drug aims to break down the mutated protein that helps tumors grow. The trial has two parts: first, finding a safe dose in small groups, then testing that …
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: Arvinas Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 18, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could a Sugar-Blocking pill boost immunotherapy for tough cancers?
Disease control OngoingThis phase 2 trial tests whether adding an experimental pill (GB1211) to the immunotherapy drug pembrolizumab (Keytruda) works better than Keytruda alone for people with advanced melanoma or head and neck cancer. The study will enroll 92 participants and measure how many patients…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Providence Health & Services • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 18, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New pill could outperform current KRAS lung cancer drugs
Disease control OngoingThis phase 3 trial compares a new drug, divarasib, to two existing targeted therapies (sotorasib and adagrasib) in 338 people with advanced or metastatic non-small cell lung cancer that has a specific KRAS G12C mutation and has progressed after prior treatment. Participants take …
Phase 3 • Sponsor: Hoffmann-La Roche • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 18, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New eye injection aims to halt diabetic vision loss
Disease control OngoingThis study tests an experimental drug called BI 764524, given as an eye injection, in 190 adults with moderate to severe diabetic retinopathy. Participants receive different numbers of injections over a year, and doctors compare eye damage improvements against a sham procedure or…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Boehringer Ingelheim • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 18, 2026 00:00 UTC
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CBD shows promise in curbing alcohol cravings in new study
Disease control OngoingThis study tests whether cannabidiol (CBD) can reduce alcohol cravings and drinking in people with alcohol use disorder. Thirty-six participants will receive both CBD and a placebo at different times to compare effects. The goal is to see if CBD can help control alcohol use, but …
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Centre for Addiction and Mental Health • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 18, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New hip implant aims to fix cartilage without replacement
Disease control OngoingThis early study is testing a new device called the ReNew Hip Implant in 15 people aged 14 to 64 with hip cartilage damage from conditions like osteoarthritis or hip impingement. The implant is surgically placed to repair the cartilage. Researchers are checking if it is safe and …
Sponsor: Cytex Therapeutics, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 18, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug shows promise for Long-Term control of rare immune disorders
Disease control OngoingThis study is testing the long-term safety of a drug called leniolisib in people with primary immunodeficiency disorders linked to PI3K signaling. Participants are 12 people who already took leniolisib in a previous study and may benefit from continuing it. The goal is to see if …
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Pharming Technologies B.V. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 18, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New daily injection could cut bleeding episodes in hemophilia
Disease control OngoingThis study tests a medicine called concizumab for people with hemophilia A or B who do not have inhibitors. The goal is to see if a daily shot under the skin can prevent bleeding episodes safely. About 156 participants, aged 12 and older, will either start concizumab right away o…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: Novo Nordisk A/S • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 18, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New heart valve device shows early promise in small study
Disease control OngoingThis early study is testing a new device called the DurAVR™ THV System, which is a replacement heart valve placed through a small tube in the leg (TAVI procedure). The study includes 40 people with severe aortic stenosis or a failed surgical valve. The main goal is to see if the …
Sponsor: Anteris Technologies Ltd. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 18, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can an HDAC inhibitor wipe out residual leukemia cells?
Disease control OngoingResearchers are studying whether the drug chidamide can help keep high-risk acute myeloid leukemia (AML) in remission when used as maintenance therapy. The trial enrolls adults with specific genetic features and measurable residual disease who are not receiving a stem cell transp…
Sponsor: Guangdong Second Provincial General Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 18, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug combo shows promise for Hard-to-Treat brain cancer
Disease control OngoingThis early-phase study tests a combination of two drugs, acalabrutinib and durvalumab, in people with primary central nervous system (CNS) lymphoma—a rare and aggressive brain cancer. The study includes up to 25 patients whose cancer has returned after prior treatment or who cann…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Washington University School of Medicine • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 18, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New obesity drug trial aims for 25% weight loss with gentler dosing
Disease control OngoingThis study tests a new medicine called NNC0662-0419 in 230 adults with obesity (BMI 30 or higher). Researchers want to see if different ways of increasing the dose over time can reduce stomach side effects while still helping people lose at least 25% of their body weight. The stu…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Novo Nordisk A/S • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 18, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Radiation boosts liver size, paving way for cancer surgery
Disease control OngoingThis study is for people with liver cancer who need surgery but don't have enough healthy liver left. Doctors use a special radiation treatment (Y90) to help the liver grow larger. Once the liver is big enough, patients can have surgery to remove the cancer. The study compares st…
Sponsor: Northwestern University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 18, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Radiation probe targets Hard-to-Treat tumors
Disease control By invitation onlyResearchers are testing a new molecular probe called 177Lu-NI-FAPI that aims to deliver radiation directly to tumor cells. The probe targets two features common in aggressive tumors: low oxygen levels and fibroblast activation proteins. The study enrolls up to 20 adults with adva…
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: Peking Union Medical College Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 18, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New Four-Drug cocktail aims to tackle tough myeloma
Disease control OngoingThis phase 2 trial tests a combination of four drugs—isatuximab, carfilzomib, pomalidomide, and dexamethasone—in 30 patients with multiple myeloma that has relapsed or become resistant to treatment. The goal is to see how many patients respond to this regimen. All participants ha…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: University of Washington • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 18, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Experimental drug TAK-243 targets tough blood cancers in early trial
Disease control OngoingThis early-phase study is testing a drug called TAK-243 in people whose acute myeloid leukemia or myelodysplastic syndrome has come back or is not responding to treatment. The goal is to find the best dose and check for side effects. The trial is currently on hold.
Phase 1 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 18, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can myeloma treatment work without steroids?
Disease control OngoingResearchers are testing whether daratumumab and lenalidomide can treat newly diagnosed multiple myeloma without adding steroids. The trial enrolls patients who are not candidates for high-dose chemotherapy and have not received prior treatment. The goal is to see how often infusi…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: University of Rochester • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 18, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New hope for stomach cancer: targeted combo therapy enters final trial phase
Disease control OngoingThis study tests a new drug called ASKB589 combined with chemotherapy and an immunotherapy for people with advanced stomach or gastroesophageal junction cancer that has spread. The trial includes 780 participants whose tumors have a specific marker (CLDN18.2). The goal is to see …
Phase 3 • Sponsor: AskGene Pharma, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 18, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug may help lung damage after stem cell transplants
Disease control OngoingThis study tests a new oral drug called alvelestat (MPH966) in adults who have lung damage (bronchiolitis obliterans syndrome) after a stem cell transplant. The drug aims to block an enzyme that may cause lung injury. The trial has two parts: first to find the safest and most eff…
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 18, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a rheumatoid arthritis drug tame Immunotherapy's side effects?
Disease control OngoingThis study tests whether adding tocilizumab (a drug used for arthritis) to standard immunotherapy can reduce severe side effects in people with advanced melanoma, lung cancer, or bladder cancer. About 35 participants will receive all three drugs. The goal is to see if the combina…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: M.D. Anderson Cancer Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 18, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New AI-Powered insulin system could free people with diabetes from constant meal calculations
Disease control OngoingThis study tests AIDANET, an automated insulin delivery algorithm, in 40 adults with type 1 diabetes. Participants will use the system in three modes: fully automatic (no meal announcements), hybrid (with meal announcements), or a mix. The goal is to see which mode keeps blood su…
Sponsor: Sue Brown • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 18, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Rotary bur vs piezo knife: which heals tooth bone better?
Disease control OngoingThis study compares two ways to remove infection at the tip of a tooth root: using a rotary bur (a small drill) or a piezoelectric unit (a vibrating tool). 124 adults with root infections will have surgery and then be followed for 12 months to see which method leads to better bon…
Sponsor: National and Kapodistrian University of Athens • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 18, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Hope for rare fat disorder: drug keeps working in Long-Term study
Disease control OngoingThis study gives the drug metreleptin to 29 people with partial lipodystrophy, a rare condition that causes high blood fats and diabetes. Participants have already shown improvement from the drug in earlier studies. The goal is to keep providing the treatment and check its long-t…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 18, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Universal donor immune cells tested against tough childhood cancer
Disease control OngoingResearchers are testing whether natural killer (NK) cells from a universal donor can be safely given with standard chemotherapy drugs and an immune-targeting antibody to children and young adults with neuroblastoma that has returned or stopped responding. The NK cells are modifie…
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: Nationwide Children's Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 18, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Lung cancer radiation gets a precision boost: trial aims to hit tumors harder, spare healthy tissue
Disease control OngoingThis study tests whether giving a higher radiation dose directly to the tumor, while keeping the standard dose to surrounding healthy tissue, can improve outcomes for people with stage II to IIIB non-small cell lung cancer. About 146 participants will receive either photon (IMRT)…
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: M.D. Anderson Cancer Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 18, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug combo aims to halt lung cancer growth
Disease control OngoingThis study tests the safety and best dose of adding telaglenastat to the standard drug osimertinib for people with stage IV non-small cell lung cancer that has a specific EGFR mutation. The two drugs work together to block enzymes that cancer cells need to grow. The trial involve…
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 18, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug duo targets rare kidney cancer in early trial
Disease control OngoingThis study tests a combination of two drugs (fruquintinib and serplulimab) as the first treatment for people with a rare type of kidney cancer that has spread or cannot be removed. The goal is to see if the combination can shrink tumors or slow the disease. About 39 adults will t…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: RenJi Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 18, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Blood test showdown: MCV vs. ferritin in iron overload treatment
Disease control OngoingThis study looks at whether the MCV test (which measures red blood cell size) is as good as or better than the standard ferritin test for guiding phlebotomy (blood removal) therapy in people with hereditary hemochromatosis, a condition causing too much iron absorption. About 622 …
Phase 2 • Sponsor: National Institutes of Health Clinical Center (CC) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 18, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Cash for clean tests: can rewards boost opioid recovery?
Disease control OngoingThis study tests whether offering small monetary rewards can help people with opioid and stimulant use disorders stay in treatment and avoid drug use. Fifty-six adults starting medication for opioid use disorder at a family medicine clinic will earn incentives for attending appoi…
Sponsor: University of Minnesota • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 18, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New heart valve device shows promise, but trial halted early
Disease control OngoingThis study tested a new device called the ACURATE neo2, which replaces a narrowed heart valve without open-heart surgery. About 1,900 people with severe aortic stenosis received either the new device or a standard one. The goal was to see if the new device is safe and works as we…
Sponsor: Boston Scientific Corporation • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 18, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New cocktail targets tough lymphoma
Disease control OngoingThis early-phase study tests a combination of three drugs (ibrutinib, lenalidomide, and rituximab) in people with mantle cell lymphoma that has returned or not responded to prior treatment. The main goal is to find the safest dose of this combination by monitoring side effects. U…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Hackensack Meridian Health • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 18, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a pill that starves tumors of oxygen help fight advanced cancer?
Disease control OngoingThis early-stage trial is testing an experimental drug called belzutifan in people with advanced solid tumors that have not responded to standard treatments. Belzutifan works by blocking a protein (HIF-2α) that tumors use to survive in low-oxygen conditions. The main goal is to f…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Peloton Therapeutics, Inc., a subsidiary of Merck & Co., Inc. (Rahway, New Jersey USA) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 18, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug combo aims to extend life in tough bladder cancer cases
Disease control OngoingThis study tests whether adding the drug eribulin to standard chemotherapy can help people with advanced bladder cancer live longer. It is for patients whose cancer has spread and no longer responds to immunotherapy. About 184 participants will receive either the new combination …
Phase 3 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 18, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New hope for tough hodgkin lymphoma: immune drugs tested alone or together
Disease control OngoingThis study tests two immune-boosting drugs, ipilimumab and nivolumab, in people with classic Hodgkin lymphoma that has returned or not responded to prior therapy. The goal is to see if giving these drugs alone or together can shrink tumors. The trial involves 13 adults with measu…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Dana-Farber Cancer Institute • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 18, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug combo targets deadly brain cancer in early trial
Disease control OngoingThis early-phase study tests whether adding the drug ibrutinib to standard radiation and chemotherapy is safe for people with newly diagnosed glioblastoma, a fast-growing brain cancer. About 36 adults with specific tumor types (MGMT methylated or unmethylated) will receive differ…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Case Comprehensive Cancer Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 18, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Lifesaving drug made available for rare fat disorder patients
Disease control OngoingThis study gives the drug metreleptin to people with generalized lipodystrophy, a rare condition that causes severe fat loss and leads to high blood fats and diabetes. Participants, aged 6 months and older, have already received metreleptin in past NIH studies but cannot get it i…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 18, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Hair loss pill for women? new trial tests oral minoxidil
Disease control OngoingThis phase 3 trial tests whether a daily 1 mg minoxidil pill can treat female pattern hair loss as effectively as the standard topical minoxidil solution. About 520 women with hair thinning will be randomly assigned to receive either the oral pill, the topical solution, or a plac…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: Industrial Farmacéutica Cantabria, S.A. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 18, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Sound waves vs. prostate cancer: new MRI-Guided treatment tested
Disease control PausedThis study tests a procedure called TULSA that uses MRI images to guide high-energy ultrasound waves to destroy prostate cancer tumors. About 21 adults with early-stage prostate cancer that shows up on MRI will receive this heat-based treatment. The goal is to see if the approach…
Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 18, 2026 00:00 UTC
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A scanner in the operating room could show surgeons exactly where prostate cancer remains
Diagnosis OngoingSurgeons removing a prostate for cancer can struggle to tell cancerous tissue from healthy tissue, and cancer left at the edge of the removed gland is usually found only days later under a microscope. This pilot study at Geneva University Hospitals tests whether a PET/CT scanner …
Sponsor: University Hospital, Geneva • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Sep 20, 2026 00:00 UTC
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AI turns routine heart tracings into an early warning for a silent valve disease
Diagnosis By invitation onlyResearchers test whether an AI algorithm called AK-AVS can spot moderate-to-severe aortic stenosis, a narrowing of the heart's aortic valve, in older adults who have not been diagnosed. The study reviews about 4,000 routine electrocardiograms (ECGs) already collected during prima…
Sponsor: AccurKardia, Inc. • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Sep 20, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Ultrasound may outperform human hands in detecting pulse during cardiac arrest
Diagnosis OngoingDuring cardiac arrest, rescuers check for a pulse by hand, but studies show this method is often wrong. This trial tests whether a carotid ultrasound in pulsed-wave Doppler mode can detect a pulse more accurately and quickly. Researchers will compare ultrasound findings with manu…
Sponsor: National Taiwan University Hospital • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Sep 20, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could MRI make CT scans obsolete for thymoma patients?
Diagnosis OngoingThis study compares MRI scans to standard CT scans for staging thymoma, a rare chest tumor. Researchers want to see if MRI can detect tumor spread just as well or better, without using radiation. Forty adults with newly diagnosed or recurrent thymoma will undergo both scans befor…
Sponsor: M.D. Anderson Cancer Center • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Sep 20, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Hidden blood disorder may explain mysterious strokes in young adults
Diagnosis OngoingParoxysmal nocturnal hemoglobinuria (PNH) is a rare blood disorder that can cause dangerous blood clots. Researchers want to know how often PNH appears in people under 50 who have had a stroke, mini-stroke, or brain vein clot with no clear cause. The study will screen 200 partici…
Sponsor: London Health Sciences Centre Research Institute OR Lawson Research Institute of St. Joseph's • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Sep 20, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can an implanted heart monitor catch hidden irregular heartbeats after stroke?
Diagnosis CancelledResearchers are testing whether an implanted loop recorder can detect atrial fibrillation in people who have had a stroke. The device continuously monitors heart rhythm for up to a year or longer. The pilot trial enrolls 24 patients across three centers to see if a larger study o…
Sponsor: Luciano A. Sposato • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Sep 20, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Self-sampling for cervical cancer screening could make testing easier and more accessible
Diagnosis OngoingThis study tests whether offering a self-sampling HPV test at a clinic increases the number of women who get screened for cervical cancer. Women who are due for screening can choose between a self-sampled test, a clinician-sampled test, or no screening. The study measures how man…
Sponsor: Milton S. Hershey Medical Center • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Sep 20, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Dry swabs could simplify HPV screening
Diagnosis PausedResearchers compare two ways to collect vaginal samples for high-risk HPV testing: swabs stored dry and swabs stored in liquid. The study enrolls 1,306 women aged 30 and older who have abnormal cervical screening results. The goal is to see if dry swabs detect HPV as accurately a…
Sponsor: Foundation for Innovative New Diagnostics, Switzerland • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Sep 20, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Contrast-Enhanced mammography: sharper images to catch hidden breast cancers?
Diagnosis OngoingThis study tests whether contrast-enhanced mammography (CEM) — a mammogram with an iodine dye injection — can find breast cancer more accurately than standard mammography. Researchers will compare CEM with other imaging methods in 100 women who have suspicious breast findings and…
Sponsor: M.D. Anderson Cancer Center • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Sep 20, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Brain scans may predict who is most at risk for dangerous low blood sugar
Diagnosis PausedResearchers are testing whether a brain imaging measurement can predict how strongly the body reacts to low blood sugar. The study enrolls healthy adults aged 18 to 40 with a body mass index between 20 and 30. Participants undergo two procedures: a brain scan to measure glial ace…
Sponsor: Pennington Biomedical Research Center • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Sep 19, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can PET scans reveal hidden brain inflammation in MS?
Diagnosis By invitation onlyResearchers at Mayo Clinic are testing whether advanced PET and MRI brain scans can measure inflammation in people with multiple sclerosis and other inflammatory demyelinating diseases. The study includes about 200 participants, both patients and healthy controls. Participants re…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Mayo Clinic • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Sep 19, 2026 00:00 UTC
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One-Hour heart attack test could save lives and slash ER wait times
Diagnosis OngoingThis study compares two blood test schedules for diagnosing heart attacks in the emergency room: the standard 3-hour test and a newer 1-hour test. Over 64,000 adults with chest pain will be enrolled to see if the faster test is just as safe and accurate. If it works, patients cou…
Sponsor: University Hospital, Basel, Switzerland • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Sep 19, 2026 00:00 UTC
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AI learns to spot the two cues that define cerebral palsy motor levels
Diagnosis OngoingThe GMFCS sorts children with cerebral palsy into five levels of gross motor function, largely based on two visible things: whether an adult physically helps the child move, and whether the child bears weight on an external object like a walker or furniture. Scoring these cues ta…
Sponsor: Samsung Medical Center • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Sep 19, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Home antibody tests put to the test: can you read your own COVID-19 result?
Diagnosis CancelledResearchers are studying whether people can accurately use a rapid COVID-19 antibody test at home. Participants in New York City who have recovered from or suspect they had COVID-19 take the finger-prick test themselves and photograph the result for a doctor to check. The study a…
Sponsor: ProofPilot • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Sep 19, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Light-Based probe aims to spot thyroid cancer faster
Diagnosis CancelledResearchers are testing a technique called Raman spectroscopy to see if it can accurately identify thyroid cancer in tissue samples. The study involves patients who are already having a routine thyroid biopsy for suspected cancer. After the biopsy, the removed tissue is examined …
Sponsor: Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Sep 19, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Blood thinner flush could boost tumor biopsy success
Diagnosis CancelledResearchers test whether flushing the biopsy needle with heparin, a blood thinner, helps collect more and better tissue from solid abdominal tumors during endoscopic ultrasound-guided fine needle biopsy. They also test whether using a microsieve to prepare the tissue improves the…
Sponsor: H. Lee Moffitt Cancer Center and Research Institute • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Sep 19, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a simple score spot hidden gallbladder cancer?
Diagnosis OngoingResearchers are studying whether they can predict which patients having routine gallbladder removal for gallstones or related problems might have unsuspected gallbladder cancer. They plan to collect data from up to 30,000 adults and use risk factors to build a scoring system. The…
Sponsor: University Hospital Plymouth NHS Trust • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Sep 19, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New PET tracer could sharpen sarcoma detection
Diagnosis OngoingThis early-phase trial tests a radioactive tracer called 68Ga-FAPI-46 to see where it collects in the body of people with sarcoma. Participants receive the tracer and undergo a PET/CT scan, which combines a detailed anatomical image (CT) with a functional image (PET) that highlig…
Early phase 1 • Sponsor: Jonsson Comprehensive Cancer Center • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Sep 19, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a One-Stop clinic solve the mystery of functional disorders?
Diagnosis OngoingFunctional somatic disorders cause persistent physical symptoms that doctors cannot explain by other diseases. The DISTRESS trial evaluates a new clinic where internal medicine doctors, trained to recognize these disorders, examine patients and provide guidance to their general p…
Sponsor: Regionshospitalet Silkeborg • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Sep 19, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Pee test could replace scope for bladder cancer checks
Diagnosis OngoingThis study is testing a simple urine test called CxBladder to see if it can accurately detect when bladder cancer comes back. Currently, patients need a camera inserted into the bladder (cystoscopy) for monitoring, which is uncomfortable and costly. The study will collect urine s…
Sponsor: Pacific Edge Limited • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Sep 19, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can MRI spot which prostate cancers are safe to watch?
Diagnosis By invitation onlyResearchers at Herlev Hospital are studying whether multiparametric MRI can help doctors decide which men with low-risk prostate cancer can safely stay on active surveillance instead of getting treatment. The trial enrolls 150 men with newly diagnosed low-risk prostate cancer who…
Sponsor: Herlev Hospital • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Sep 18, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can simple sputum and urine tests catch tuberculosis earlier?
Diagnosis OngoingResearchers are studying whether two tests, one on sputum and one on urine, can accurately detect tuberculosis in people suspected of having the infection. The trial enrolls 150 patients at tertiary care hospitals who can provide both sputum and urine samples. The goal is to see …
Sponsor: The HIV Netherlands Australia Thailand Research Collaboration • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Sep 18, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New MRI technique could help men with prostate cancer avoid unnecessary treatment
Diagnosis By invitation onlyThis study is testing whether a special type of MRI (multiparametric MRI) can better identify which men with low-risk prostate cancer can safely delay treatment. About 200 men already on active surveillance will receive the MRI, and if suspicious areas are found, they will get ad…
Sponsor: Herlev Hospital • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Sep 18, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a smaller dose of a white blood cell booster protect cancer patients just as well?
Prevention By invitation onlyResearchers are studying whether a lower 3mg dose of pegylated recombinant human granulocyte colony-stimulating factor (PEG-rhG-CSF) can prevent febrile neutropenia, a serious drop in infection-fighting white blood cells, in cancer patients after chemotherapy. The standard 6mg do…
Sponsor: Zhejiang Provincial People's Hospital • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Sep 20, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Monthly HIV prevention pill could replace daily dose
Prevention OngoingThis large phase 3 trial is testing whether a new oral pill called MK-8527, taken just once a month, can prevent HIV infection as well as the standard daily PrEP pill. About 4,390 people at risk of HIV will be randomly assigned to receive either the monthly pill or daily Truvada …
Phase 3 • Sponsor: Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Sep 20, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can natural mouthwashes fight cavity bacteria as well as chlorhexidine?
Prevention OngoingResearchers are testing three mouthwashes, licorice, clove, and chlorhexidine, in Egyptian children aged 7 to 12 who have a high risk of cavities. The trial measures levels of Streptococcus mutans, a bacterium linked to tooth decay, in saliva before and after children use their a…
Sponsor: British University In Egypt • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Sep 20, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Bottled water with fluoride put to the test against childhood cavities
Prevention OngoingResearchers are testing whether fluoridated bottled water prevents tooth decay in young children. The trial enrolls 200 children starting at 2 to 6 months of age and follows them until around their fourth birthday. Families receive either fluoridated or non-fluoridated bottled wa…
Sponsor: University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Sep 19, 2026 00:00 UTC
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One-Shot flu prevention? new drug aims to protect High-Risk groups all season
Prevention OngoingThis phase 3 trial is testing whether a single dose of CD388, a long-acting antiviral injection, can prevent the flu in 10,000 adults and teens at higher risk of complications. Participants receive either CD388 or a placebo and are monitored for flu-like illness over 24 weeks. Th…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: Cidara Therapeutics Inc., a subsidiary of Merck & Co., Inc. (Rahway, New Jersey USA) • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Sep 19, 2026 00:00 UTC
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How long do HPV vaccine antibodies last? a 11-Year Follow-Up aims to find out
Prevention OngoingResearchers are tracking HPV-16 and HPV-18 neutralizing antibodies in females who received a bivalent HPV vaccine in an earlier study. Participants were 9 to 26 years old when first vaccinated and received either two or three doses. No vaccine is given in this extension. Blood sa…
Sponsor: Shanghai Zerun Biotechnology Co.,Ltd • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Sep 19, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can testing together again keep male couples HIV-Free?
Prevention By invitation onlyResearchers are testing whether repeat couples HIV testing and counseling helps male couples at high risk of HIV. The study enrolls couples who already took part in an earlier testing program. Couples are assigned by chance to either retest together or to individual HIV testing. …
Sponsor: Hunter College of City University of New York • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Sep 19, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Village health workers lead new HIV prevention effort in lesotho
Prevention CancelledThis study tests a new program where trained village health workers use tablet-based tools to provide HIV prevention services, including PrEP and emergency PEP, to people at high risk in rural Lesotho. About 380 participants will be enrolled to see if this approach increases mont…
Sponsor: University Hospital, Basel, Switzerland • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Sep 18, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can cooking classes cut heart risk? new study tests community approach
Prevention OngoingThis study explores whether a community-based cooking program can help African-American adults at risk for heart disease cook and eat healthier. About 43 participants from Washington, D.C. will take surveys, attend cooking classes led by a chef, and track their eating habits. The…
Sponsor: National Institutes of Health Clinical Center (CC) • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Sep 18, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Aspirin shows promise in blocking ovarian cancer for High-Risk women
Prevention OngoingThis study tests whether taking aspirin can prevent ovarian cancer in women with BRCA1 or BRCA2 gene mutations, who are at high risk. About 117 participants will take either aspirin or a placebo daily for up to 2 years before their scheduled risk-reducing surgery. Researchers wil…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Canadian Cancer Trials Group • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Sep 18, 2026 00:00 UTC
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One procedure, two goals: Pulsed-Field ablation plus LAA occlusion tested for AF
Prevention OngoingResearchers are testing whether combining pulsed-field ablation with left atrial appendage occlusion in a single procedure can control atrial fibrillation and prevent stroke. The trial enrolls 200 adults with non-valvular atrial fibrillation and a higher stroke risk. Participants…
Sponsor: Prince of Wales Hospital, Shatin, Hong Kong • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Sep 18, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Four weeks vs twelve weeks: can a shorter TB prevention course work?
Prevention OngoingResearchers are testing whether a 4-week daily course of isoniazid and rifapentine can prevent active tuberculosis as well as the standard 12-week weekly course in people with HIV who have latent TB infection. The trial enrolls about 2,500 adults in a high TB burden country. Both…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: The HIV Netherlands Australia Thailand Research Collaboration • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Sep 18, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Global push to fight childhood obesity in poorer urban areas
Prevention By invitation onlyThis study tests community-based programs in six countries to help children ages 6-13 eat healthier and be more active. The goal is to prevent obesity and improve quality of life in disadvantaged urban communities. Researchers will track changes in body mass index and health-rela…
Sponsor: Novo Nordisk A/S • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Sep 18, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Custom knee guides put to the test in obese patients
Symptom relief OngoingResearchers are comparing two ways to perform total knee replacement in patients with obesity and knee arthritis. One method uses custom-made guides based on each patient's knee scans, while the other uses standard surgical tools. The trial measures how well the knee aligns, how …
Sponsor: London Health Sciences Centre Research Institute OR Lawson Research Institute of St. Joseph's • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Sep 20, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Simple knee device may speed up recovery after joint replacement
Symptom relief OngoingThis study tests whether a disposable device called the Zero Degree Knee positioner helps people regain full knee extension faster after total knee replacement surgery. About 154 adults aged 40-80 with knee osteoarthritis will be randomly assigned to use the device at home or fol…
Sponsor: Prisma Health-Midlands • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Sep 20, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Phone therapy shows promise for depression in ovarian cancer patients
Symptom relief OngoingThis study looks at whether weekly phone counseling can help identify and treat depression in women with ovarian, peritoneal, or fallopian tube cancer. About 409 participants will either receive phone counseling or standard care with resource lists. The goal is to see which appro…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: M.D. Anderson Cancer Center • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Sep 20, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can everyday supplements boost gum disease therapy?
Symptom relief OngoingResearchers compare whether adding omega-3 or resveratrol supplements to standard non-surgical gum treatment improves periodontal health in healthy non-smokers with periodontitis. The study looks back at records from 60 patients split into three groups: those who took resveratrol…
Sponsor: Izmir Katip Celebi University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Sep 20, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could a simple ear device help fight dementia?
Symptom relief OngoingThis study tests a small device called Cerogrin that gently stimulates a nerve in the ear, aiming to improve thinking and memory in people with vascular dementia or mild cognitive impairment. Twenty-four participants will use the device at home for 30 minutes daily over four week…
Sponsor: Neurogrin Inc. • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Sep 20, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Home workouts may help endometrial cancer survivors shed pounds
Symptom relief OngoingThis study tests whether a home-based weight loss program, with or without resistance training, is practical for endometrial cancer survivors. Fifteen participants will follow a program using a workbook, fitness tracker, and coaching calls. The goal is to see if they can lose wei…
Sponsor: M.D. Anderson Cancer Center • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Sep 20, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Online course aims to boost diet and Self-Care for MS and fatigue patients
Symptom relief OngoingThis study is testing whether an online course can help people with multiple sclerosis, long COVID, fibromyalgia, or cancer-related fatigue adopt healthier diets and self-care habits. Researchers will measure changes in quality of life, fatigue, and mental health. The goal is to …
Sponsor: Terry L. Wahls • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Sep 20, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Diet showdown: could paleo or keto diets ease MS symptoms?
Symptom relief OngoingThis study tests whether two special diets—a modified Paleolithic elimination diet and a time-restricted ketogenic diet—can improve quality of life, fatigue, and mood in 162 people with relapsing-remitting multiple sclerosis. Participants are assigned to one of the diets or stand…
Sponsor: Terry L. Wahls • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Sep 20, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a daily pill slow the visible signs of aging?
Symptom relief OngoingResearchers are testing whether a daily oral supplement regimen improves skin, hair, sleep, energy, cognition and sexual wellbeing in healthy adults aged 35 to 65. Participants take either the active supplement or a placebo for 12 weeks. The study measures skin elasticity, firmne…
Sponsor: IDI Skincare Limited • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Sep 20, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could two weeks of radiation be as good as six for this brain cancer?
Symptom relief OngoingThis study is for people with a rare and aggressive brain tumor called diffuse midline glioma. Instead of the usual six weeks of daily radiation, researchers are testing a shorter course of just two weeks. The goal is to see if the shorter treatment works just as well at controll…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Mayo Clinic • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Sep 20, 2026 00:00 UTC
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3D printed inserts take on plantar fasciitis in new study
Symptom relief OngoingThis study tests whether 3D printed custom foot orthotics work as well as traditionally made ones for people with plantar fasciitis. About 30 adults with the condition will wear one type of insert for 8 weeks and report on comfort, fit, and pain relief. The goal is to see if the …
Sponsor: Prisma Health-Midlands • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Sep 20, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Exercise and diet may ease fatigue in CLL patients
Symptom relief OngoingThis study looks at whether exercise and weight management can help reduce fatigue in people who have had chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL). About 30 adults aged 18-85 with CLL will take part. Participants will be randomly assigned to start the program right away or after a wait…
Sponsor: M.D. Anderson Cancer Center • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Sep 20, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Suture device may get heart patients walking sooner after leg vein procedures
Symptom relief By invitation onlyResearchers are testing whether a suture-based closure device helps patients recover faster after heart procedures that use a large tube placed in the femoral vein. The trial enrolls adults undergoing procedures such as atrial fibrillation ablation, leadless pacemaker insertion, …
Sponsor: Ewha Womans University Mokdong Hospital • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Sep 20, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a robotic exoskeleton rebuild arm strength after Guillain-Barré?
Symptom relief OngoingGuillain-Barré syndrome can leave people with weak arms and hands, making daily tasks hard. This trial tests whether adding robot-assisted arm training to usual therapy helps adults in the sub-acute phase of recovery. Participants use the Armeo Power 2 exoskeleton for 20 sessions…
Phase 4 • Sponsor: I.R.C.C.S. Fondazione Santa Lucia • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Sep 20, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Turmeric compound tested against the ringing in millions of ears
Symptom relief CancelledResearchers are testing whether a highly absorbable form of curcumin, the main compound in turmeric, can reduce the bothersome ringing or buzzing of subjective tinnitus. The study enrolls adults whose tinnitus comes from sensorineural hearing loss, confirmed by a routine hearing …
Sponsor: Henry Ford Health System • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Sep 20, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Massage may ease chemo nerve damage
Symptom relief OngoingThis study looks at whether massage therapy can reduce nerve problems like pain, numbness, and tingling caused by chemotherapy in people with breast or digestive system cancers. About 90 participants will receive massage sessions to see if it improves symptoms and quality of life…
Sponsor: M.D. Anderson Cancer Center • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Sep 20, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a video-based therapy tame tough behaviors in kids with rare genetic disorders?
Symptom relief OngoingThis study tests a virtual behavioral therapy (Functional Behavioral Training) for children aged 2-12 with genetic syndromes like Fragile X, Angelman, or Rett syndrome who have challenging behaviors. The therapy teaches parents how to identify what triggers problem behaviors and …
Sponsor: Rush University Medical Center • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Sep 20, 2026 00:00 UTC
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One shot of radiation may ease cancer symptoms as well as multiple sessions
Symptom relief OngoingThis study compares a single session of palliative radiation therapy to the standard multiple sessions for people with gynecologic cancers that have spread. The goal is to see if one treatment can improve symptoms like pain and bleeding and boost quality of life just as well. Abo…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: M.D. Anderson Cancer Center • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Sep 20, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Hidden braces aim to straighten tilted back molars
Symptom relief CancelledResearchers at Hanoi Medical University are studying whether small lingual appliances can correct an excessive Curve of Wilson at the lower second molars in people already wearing labial fixed braces. The trial uses a split-mouth design: one side of the mouth receives the auxilia…
Sponsor: Hanoi Medical University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Sep 20, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Mind over scalpel: Self-Hypnosis may ease Post-Surgery pain for cancer patients
Symptom relief OngoingThis study looks at whether listening to a self-hypnosis audio before surgery can help women with gynecologic cancer feel less pain and recover faster. About 152 patients having surgery for cancers of the female reproductive system will be randomly assigned to either usual care o…
Sponsor: M.D. Anderson Cancer Center • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Sep 20, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a single nerve injection quiet chronic pelvic pain?
Symptom relief OngoingResearchers are testing whether an ultrasound-guided injection of the local anesthetic articaine plus the steroid triamcinolone near the pudendal nerve reduces pain in adults with pudendal neuralgia, a chronic perineal pain condition. The trial enrolls 120 people whose pain has l…
Sponsor: Irkutsk State Medical University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Sep 20, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can surgeons spare nerves and still cure colon cancer?
Symptom relief OngoingDoctors remove right or left colon cancer along with nearby lymph nodes, but the deep nerves that control the gut often get damaged. That damage can leave patients with lasting diarrhea, bowel spasms, or slow bowel movements. This trial compares standard surgery with a laparoscop…
Sponsor: Fudan University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Sep 19, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Teens help design mental health screening to reach diverse youth
Symptom relief CancelledResearchers at Cambridge Health Alliance are adapting a mental health screening and support program for racially, ethnically, and linguistically diverse youth aged 12 to 17 in the Denver Health area. The program includes screening, feedback, a single session intervention, and res…
Sponsor: Cambridge Health Alliance • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Sep 19, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could a 4-Hour infusion replace 20 hours for neuroblastoma kids?
Symptom relief OngoingThis study tests if giving the drug dinutuximab over 4 hours or less is safe and practical for children with high-risk neuroblastoma. Currently, standard infusions take 10-20 hours and require a hospital stay. The goal is to see if a shorter infusion can be used in an outpatient …
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Children's Hospital Los Angeles • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Sep 19, 2026 00:00 UTC
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One shot, new knee? gene therapy trial aims to quiet arthritis pain
Symptom relief OngoingResearchers are testing FX201, an experimental gene therapy, in adults aged 30 to 80 with painful knee osteoarthritis. Participants receive a single injection of FX201 into the affected knee. The study first checks safety at increasing doses, then gives more people the same dose …
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Pacira Pharmaceuticals, Inc • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Sep 19, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can mindfulness ease cancer stress for latino families?
Symptom relief OngoingThis study is testing a culturally adapted mindfulness program for Latino cancer patients and their family caregivers. The goal is to see if the program is practical and helpful for reducing stress and anxiety. About 68 patient-caregiver pairs will take part, with some starting t…
Sponsor: M.D. Anderson Cancer Center • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Sep 19, 2026 00:00 UTC
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A bag that holds the small intestine could change colon surgery
Symptom relief By invitation onlyDuring laparoscopic surgery on the rectum or lower sigmoid colon, the small intestine can slip into the operating area and block the surgeon's view. This trial tests a disposable isolation device that holds the small intestine away from the surgical site. Researchers compare the …
Sponsor: Beijing Friendship Hospital • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Sep 19, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New computer program aims to boost memory in older adults
Symptom relief PausedThis study tests a computer-based memory strategy program called E-MinD Life in 60 older adults, including healthy individuals, those with memory complaints, and those with mild cognitive impairment. The program teaches memory strategies through daily activities over 9 weeks. The…
Sponsor: The Hong Kong Polytechnic University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Sep 19, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Mindfulness program aims to ease lung cancer breathlessness
Symptom relief OngoingThis study tests a 6-week mindfulness-based program for lung cancer patients struggling with breathlessness, cough, and fatigue. The program combines mindful breathing, relaxation, cough control, acupressure, and light exercise. Researchers will check if it's practical and liked …
Sponsor: The Hong Kong Polytechnic University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Sep 19, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a light device soothe canker sores?
Symptom relief CancelledResearchers are testing whether a low-level laser therapy device called Luminance RED can reduce pain and discomfort from recurrent canker sores. Adults who get canker sores at least once a month use the device at home and report daily pain and how hard it is to eat, drink, and b…
Sponsor: ProofPilot • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Sep 19, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could peppermint oil be a natural pain reliever for fibromyalgia?
Symptom relief By invitation onlyThis study is testing whether applying peppermint oil to the skin can reduce chronic pain and improve daily function in people with fibromyalgia. Researchers will also look at whether this treatment is cost-effective compared to standard care. About 175 adults with fibromyalgia w…
Sponsor: Bilecik Seyh Edebali Universitesi • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Sep 19, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Squeeze a ball, lower your blood pressure? heart trial puts handgrip exercise to the test
Symptom relief CancelledResearchers are testing whether isometric handgrip training, squeezing an inflatable ball in a steady hold, can lower resting blood pressure in people doing cardiac rehabilitation from home. Adults with coronary artery disease who are cleared for exercise-based rehab join the stu…
Sponsor: London Health Sciences Centre Research Institute OR Lawson Research Institute of St. Joseph's • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Sep 19, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Tiny camera may make dental sinus surgery safer
Symptom relief OngoingResearchers compare two ways to lift the sinus floor before placing dental implants in the upper jaw. One method uses a small camera (endoscope) to check the sinus membrane during drilling and grafting, while the other relies on standard techniques. The trial enrolls 24 adults wi…
Sponsor: Nahla Mahmoud Awad • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Sep 19, 2026 00:00 UTC
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One-Way valves in the lung: can they help emphysema patients breathe easier?
Symptom relief OngoingThis registry follows people with severe emphysema who receive Zephyr endobronchial valves, tiny one-way valves placed in the diseased parts of the lung during a bronchoscopy. Blocking airflow to damaged regions may let healthier lung tissue expand and work better. Researchers tr…
Sponsor: Pulmonx Corporation • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Sep 19, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Light therapy shows promise for Veterans' sleep troubles
Symptom relief OngoingThis study tests whether morning bright light therapy can improve sleep in 300 veterans who have had a traumatic brain injury. Participants use a special light box each morning, and researchers track changes in sleep quality, mood, thinking, and blood markers. The goal is to find…
Sponsor: Portland VA Medical Center • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Sep 19, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Giving Parkinson's patients a say may boost their Brain's ability to learn movement
Symptom relief OngoingPeople with Parkinson's disease often struggle with motivation and motor learning, which can limit rehabilitation. This trial compares two ways of practicing a joystick task: one group chooses the stories and exercises they practice, while the other follows the same routine witho…
Sponsor: National Taiwan University Hospital • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Sep 19, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Mindful movement from home: new study targets knee pain without pills
Symptom relief OngoingThis study tests whether a 10-week telehealth program that combines gentle exercise with mindfulness can help people with knee osteoarthritis feel less pain and move better. Researchers will compare the mindful exercise group to an exercise-only group. All sessions happen remotel…
Sponsor: Boston University Charles River Campus • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Sep 19, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Dental implant showdown: titanium vs nano-carbon frames
Symptom relief OngoingResearchers compare two materials for the framework that supports a full set of replacement teeth on four dental implants in the lower jaw. Ten completely edentulous patients receive either a titanium or a nano-carbon fiber-reinforced CAD/CAM framework. The study tracks gum healt…
Sponsor: Mansoura University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Sep 19, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a deep breath and a hint of lemongrass take the sting out of dialysis needles?
Symptom relief OngoingPeople on hemodialysis receive needle sticks through a fistula or graft several times a week, and the pain and anxiety can build over time. This trial tests whether slow, deep breathing combined with lemongrass aromatherapy reduces pain and anxiety during needle insertion. Resear…
Sponsor: University of Baghdad • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Sep 19, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a light device lift winter mood?
Symptom relief CancelledResearchers are testing whether a Joovv Mini infrared light device changes mood, sleep, and activity levels during winter months. Participants include US-based adults with a history of mental health issues such as depression who live in colder regions. They will use the device an…
Sponsor: ProofPilot • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Sep 19, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Shorter stent time may ease Post-Surgery discomfort
Symptom relief OngoingThis study looks at whether removing a ureteral stent 3 days after kidney stone surgery is as safe and less bothersome than the usual 7 days. About 172 adults having simple stone treatment will be randomly assigned to either 3 or 7 days of stent placement. The goal is to see if a…
Sponsor: Mayo Clinic • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Sep 19, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New study tracks how well thyroid ablation eases symptoms
Symptom relief By invitation onlyThis Mayo Clinic study tracks 300 patients undergoing radiofrequency ablation for symptomatic thyroid nodules. Researchers use a simple questionnaire to measure changes in symptoms like discomfort or swallowing issues before and after the procedure. The goal is to better understa…
Sponsor: Mayo Clinic • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Sep 19, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can red light therapy boost your hormones?
Symptom relief CancelledResearchers are testing whether an 8-week course of Joovv infrared light therapy can change hormone levels in healthy adults. The study measures testosterone in men and estrogen, progesterone, and thyroid-stimulating hormone in women, along with general wellness. Participants use…
Sponsor: ProofPilot • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Sep 19, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a Hands-On nerve technique ease Fibromyalgia's grip?
Symptom relief By invitation onlyResearchers in Chile are testing whether adding neural mobilization, a physical therapy technique that targets nerve movement, to standard fibromyalgia care improves daily function and reduces pain more than standard care alone. The trial enrolls 20 women aged 18 and older with a…
Sponsor: Pontificia Universidad Catolica de Chile • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Sep 19, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a website help liver cancer patients care for themselves during chemoembolization?
Symptom relief OngoingResearchers are testing whether an enhanced web-based health education program helps people with hepatocellular carcinoma (liver cancer) improve their self-care and quality of life while undergoing transarterial chemoembolization (TACE). The trial enrolls 252 adults scheduled for…
Sponsor: University Medical Center Ho Chi Minh City (UMC) • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Sep 19, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New digital program aims to ease migraine pain without drugs
Symptom relief By invitation onlyThis study is testing a digital care program for adults with migraine. The program includes a wearable device that uses nerve stimulation, personalized exercises, and support from a care team. The goal is to see if it can reduce the number of migraine days per month. About 140 pe…
Sponsor: Hinge Health, Inc • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Sep 19, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Legal aid may ease burden for cancer caregivers
Symptom relief OngoingThis pilot study offers free legal services to caregivers and patients dealing with advanced colorectal cancer. The goal is to see if early legal support can reduce financial and emotional stress. Twenty patient-caregiver pairs will receive personalized legal help from a nonprofi…
Sponsor: Masonic Cancer Center, University of Minnesota • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Sep 19, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Laughing gas vs. oxygen for easier labor induction
Symptom relief CancelledThis study was designed to see if giving nitrous oxide (laughing gas) helps pregnant women feel less pain when a balloon is placed to start labor. It planned to compare nitrous oxide with plain oxygen. However, the study was withdrawn before any participants were enrolled, so no …
Phase 3 • Sponsor: Jefferson Drapkin • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Sep 19, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New shot aims to quiet chemo nerve pain
Symptom relief OngoingThis study tests an injected drug called Halneuron to see if it can safely reduce nerve pain caused by chemotherapy. About 240 adults who have nerve pain from platinum or taxane chemo will receive either Halneuron or a placebo shot. The goal is to measure pain relief, sleep, fati…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Dogwood Therapeutics Inc. • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Sep 18, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New program aims to ease mental health struggles and stigma for young HIV-positive men in vietnam
Symptom relief OngoingThis study adapts Project YES+, a behavioral program, to improve mental health and reduce HIV-related stigma for adolescent and young men who have sex with men living with HIV in Vietnam. Eighty participants aged 16-24 will receive individual and group sessions with peer mentors.…
Sponsor: Hanoi Medical University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Sep 18, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could a social media app help heal the emotional scars of cancer?
Symptom relief By invitation onlyThis trial tests whether a program designed to boost social connections can improve the social and emotional well-being of young adults who had cancer. Participants, aged 22-39 and diagnosed between 15-39, will receive a video and planning tools to encourage more in-person intera…
Sponsor: UNC Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Sep 18, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Breathing device tested to slow lung decline in ALS
Symptom relief CancelledALS weakens the muscles that control breathing, and doctors often turn to a ventilator as the disease progresses. This trial tests whether using a pressure-relaxer device early, which helps expand the chest and clear the airways, can slow the loss of lung function. Adults with AL…
Sponsor: Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de la Réunion • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Sep 18, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New meditation program aims to ease cancer symptoms in black patients
Symptom relief OngoingThis study tests a supportive care program designed specifically for Black patients with advanced cancer. Participants will join weekly online sessions for four weeks, either practicing meditation or learning coping skills. The goal is to see if this culturally adapted program is…
Sponsor: M.D. Anderson Cancer Center • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Sep 18, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Hands-On nerve stimulation tested as a Drug-Free boost for stroke recovery
Symptom relief OngoingResearchers are testing whether manual vagus nerve stimulation, a hands-on technique that targets the vagus nerve without surgery or electrical devices, can improve movement, autonomic function and thinking skills in people who had a stroke at least six months earlier. Participan…
Sponsor: Nermin KART • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Sep 18, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Longer compression may prevent dark spots after varicose vein treatment
Symptom relief OngoingThis study looks at whether wearing compression stockings for a longer time after foam sclerotherapy (a treatment for varicose veins) can reduce skin darkening (hyperpigmentation) above the treated veins. About 140 adults with varicose veins will be followed for 28 days after the…
Sponsor: Pirogov Russian National Research Medical University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Sep 18, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Serotonin precursor probed for spinal cord injury effects
Symptom relief OngoingResearchers at the University of Alberta are testing whether 5-HTP, a serotonin precursor, can change nerve excitability and motor function in people with spinal cord injuries. The trial enrolls six adults who sustained a spinal cord injury at least six months earlier. In a rando…
Phase 2/3 • Sponsor: University of Alberta • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Sep 18, 2026 00:00 UTC
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One-Day liver cancer treatment shows promise in early trial
Symptom relief OngoingThis early-phase study tests whether a liver cancer treatment called Y90 radioembolization can be safely done in a single session instead of the usual two-day process. The treatment uses tiny radioactive beads injected into the liver's blood supply to block tumor growth. Research…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: M.D. Anderson Cancer Center • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Sep 18, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can cold exposure melt away liver fat?
Symptom relief OngoingResearchers test whether repeated cold exposure using a water-perfused cooling suit can reduce liver fat and improve liver health in adults with metabolic dysfunction-associated steatohepatitis (MASH). Eleven participants wear the suit for about two hours daily over three months.…
Sponsor: Renmin Hospital of Wuhan University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Sep 18, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New program aims to reduce shame from chronic illness
Symptom relief OngoingThis study tests a group counseling program called Healing HEARTS to help people with conditions like obesity, skin disease, cancer, HIV, diabetes, or chronic pain deal with internalized stigma. Participants will either join the counseling program or a peer support group. The goa…
Sponsor: University of Florida • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Sep 18, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Custom-Shaped nose splint may ease recovery for kids after cleft lip surgery
Symptom relief By invitation onlyChildren who have cleft lip repair or nasal scar release often wear a nasal splint while healing. This trial compares the standard hollow, cone-shaped conformer with a new one shaped to match the inside of the nose. Each child tries both types, switching halfway through, and pare…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: East Tennessee Children's Hospital • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Sep 18, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Virtual reality could teach troubled teens to tame emotions
Symptom relief By invitation onlyThis study tests whether a therapist-guided virtual reality (VR) program can help adolescents in psychiatric hospitals improve how they regulate their emotions. Participants, aged 11 to 18, are randomly assigned to either personalized VR exposure sessions or a VR relaxation contr…
Sponsor: Psychiatric University Hospital, Zurich • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Sep 18, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a personalized mix of nerve stimulation and therapy rewire the brain for better mental health?
Symptom relief OngoingResearchers are testing a personalized, non-drug treatment for adults with ongoing depression, anxiety, trauma-related symptoms, sleep problems, attention difficulties, or substance-use concerns. Instead of assigning treatment by diagnosis alone, the study selects approaches base…
Sponsor: Tactical Mind Research Coalition, Inc. • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Sep 18, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New radiation approach may spare thinking skills in brain cancer patients
Symptom relief OngoingThis study compares two radiation treatments for people whose non-melanoma cancer has spread to the brain with 4 to 15 tumors. One method, stereotactic radiosurgery, delivers a high dose only to the tumors, while the other treats the whole brain. The goal is to see which better c…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: M.D. Anderson Cancer Center • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Sep 18, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Needle in the spine: new hope for cancer pain?
Symptom relief OngoingThis study tests a procedure called cordotomy, where a needle is guided into the spinal cord to block pain signals. It's for people with advanced cancer who have severe pain on one side of the body below the shoulder. The goal is to see if it reduces pain better than a fake proce…
Sponsor: M.D. Anderson Cancer Center • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Sep 18, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New program aims to cut opioid use and ease chronic pain without costly treatments
Symptom relief OngoingThis study tests a low-cost training program for doctors and their patients with chronic pain. The program teaches team-based skills to manage pain and reduce reliance on opioids. About 1,188 participants (patients aged 14–80 and their doctors) will take part. The goal is to see …
Sponsor: Virginia Commonwealth University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Sep 18, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Brain implant that fires at seizures tested in teens
Symptom relief By invitation onlyThe NeuroPace RNS System is an implanted brain stimulator approved for adults with focal epilepsy that medicines cannot control. Researchers are gathering real-world data on how safe and effective the device is in adolescents aged 12 to 17 who already received it in routine care.…
Sponsor: NeuroPace • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Sep 18, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Scientists track eye disease progression over five years
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study follows 110 people who previously took part in the AREDS or AREDS2 trials to see how age-related macular degeneration (AMD) and cataracts change over time. Participants get a yearly eye exam, including vision tests and eye photos, and may give a blood sample. The goal …
Sponsor: National Eye Institute (NEI) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 20, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New heart signal recorder aims to sharpen procedure accuracy
Knowledge-focused By invitation onlyThis study tests a new device called the EDEN system that records and classifies electrical signals from the heart during medical procedures. About 50 adults having heart procedures for ventricular arrhythmia or pacing will participate. The device works alongside standard equipme…
Sponsor: National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 20, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New computer tool aims to boost HIV prevention in community clinics
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis pilot study tests whether an electronic health record tool can help doctors identify patients at higher risk for HIV and prescribe PrEP, a daily pill that prevents HIV. Researchers will roll out the tool in 2-3 community health centers and compare PrEP prescription rates to …
Sponsor: Harvard Pilgrim Health Care • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 20, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Heart hole or stroke trigger? global registry tracks who gets closure and what happens next
Knowledge-focused OngoingResearchers are running an international registry to follow adults who had an ischemic stroke or transient ischemic attack and also have a patent foramen ovale, a small opening between the upper chambers of the heart. The registry collects real-world information on how these pati…
Sponsor: Luciano A. Sposato • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 20, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Surgery chat class: will it make doctors easier to understand?
Knowledge-focused By invitation onlyThis study looks at a special training program called Fundamentals of Communication in Surgery (FCS) for surgeons and surgery trainees. The goal is to see if the training helps surgeons communicate better with patients and each other. About 600 people will take part, and research…
Sponsor: University of Wisconsin, Madison • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 20, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New hope for myeloma patients: switching to ixazomib after failed treatments?
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study follows 72 adults with multiple myeloma who switch from a bortezomib- or carfilzomib-based treatment to an ixazomib-based regimen. Researchers are tracking side effects and how long patients go without the disease getting worse. The goal is to see if this switch is a g…
Sponsor: Takeda • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 20, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a Pre-Surgery diet change help prostate cancer patients?
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study looks at whether men with intermediate-risk prostate cancer can follow a Mediterranean diet before their surgery to remove the prostate. The goal is to see if this diet is practical and well-tolerated. Twelve participants will eat specially prepared meals and then unde…
Sponsor: M.D. Anderson Cancer Center • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 20, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Smartwatch study aims to predict COPD attacks before they land you in hospital
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study will give 50 COPD patients a wearable device to track their heart rate, breathing, oxygen levels, and activity for three months after a severe flare-up. The goal is to understand how symptoms change at home and build a computer model that could one day warn patients an…
Sponsor: David Ruttens • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 20, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Major study tracks Real-World MG care in china
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study follows about 1,200 people with myasthenia gravis (MG) across China to understand how the disease is treated in real-world clinics. Researchers will track symptoms, daily living abilities, quality of life, and healthcare use every 6 months until 2027. The goal is to le…
Sponsor: AstraZeneca • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 20, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New tool aims to improve how we track street opioid use
Knowledge-focused By invitation onlyThis study tests a new interview tool called the Opioid Timeline Follow-Back (OpiTLFB) to better track nonmedical opioid use, including fentanyl. Thirty adults who use opioids at least once a week will fill out a calendar and answer questions about their drug use over the past 30…
Sponsor: National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 20, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Massive data collection aims to spark breakthroughs in blood disorders
Knowledge-focused By invitation onlyThis study gathers medical information from up to 10,000 people with blood or heart conditions, as well as stem cell donors, treated at the National Institutes of Health. Researchers will review participants' medical records, test results, and treatments to build a database for g…
Sponsor: National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 20, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Blood tests could reveal secrets of rectal cancer
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study looks at tiny pieces of cancer cells or DNA floating in the blood of people with rectal cancer. Researchers want to see if these markers can help predict how the tumor responds to standard treatment. About 341 participants, including healthy volunteers, will provide bl…
Sponsor: M.D. Anderson Cancer Center • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 20, 2026 00:00 UTC
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2000 heart failure patients enrolled in landmark phenotyping study
Knowledge-focused By invitation onlyThis study will collect blood, urine, stool, and DNA samples from 2000 adults with heart failure to better understand how the disease progresses. Researchers will analyze proteins and other factors linked to declining heart function. Participants will be followed for up to 5 year…
Sponsor: National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 20, 2026 00:00 UTC
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NIH opens screening study to find candidates for blood disorder research
Knowledge-focused By invitation onlyThis study screens up to 10,000 people with blood disorders or healthy volunteers to see if they can safely join other active research studies at the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute. Participants undergo clinical, imaging, and lab tests. If no suitable study is availabl…
Sponsor: National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 20, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Scientists probe why junk food is so hard to resist
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study looks at how different types of ultra-processed foods—like those high in fat, sugar, or both—affect feelings of reward and overeating. Fifty adults with obesity will eat various snack foods in the lab and report their cravings and mood. The goal is to understand what m…
Sponsor: Oregon Research Institute • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 20, 2026 00:00 UTC
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10-Year NF1 study aims to unlock secrets of rare genetic disorder
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis natural history study follows 259 children, adolescents, and adults with Neurofibromatosis Type 1 (NF1) for up to 10 years. Researchers will track tumor growth, monitor quality of life, and perform genetic testing to better understand how the disease changes over time. The g…
Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 20, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Gut bacteria may hold clues to why some cancer treatments work better
Knowledge-focused PausedResearchers are building a large bank of blood and stool samples from people with advanced lung, breast, colorectal, and pancreatic cancers, plus healthy volunteers. The goal is to learn whether the mix of bacteria in a person's gut can predict how well cancer treatment works and…
Sponsor: Persephone Biosciences • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 20, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Heart imaging may sharpen risk prediction for lung blood pressure patients
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study looks at whether detailed heart scans (echocardiograms and MRIs) can improve how doctors predict short-term risks in people with a type of high blood pressure in the lungs (pulmonary arterial hypertension). Researchers will follow 50 adults for 6 months to see if addin…
Sponsor: Istanbul University - Cerrahpasa • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 20, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a simple text reminder help catch lung cancer early?
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study tests whether reminder messages can encourage people aged 40-80 who smoke or have smoked to get screened for lung cancer. Researchers will ask about 133 participants how acceptable they find these reminders. The goal is to see if this simple approach could help more pe…
Sponsor: M.D. Anderson Cancer Center • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 20, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Does concentrating change your breathing? study probes Brain-Breath link in opioid users
Knowledge-focused By invitation onlyResearchers at UC San Diego want to know whether doing a mental task changes breathing differently in people who take opioid pain medicine every day, people with obstructive sleep apnea, and healthy adults. The study compares three groups of 40 adults in total. Each participant v…
Sponsor: University of California, San Diego • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 20, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Education boosts genetic testing in black prostate cancer patients
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis pilot study aims to see if a brief educational session can increase the number of Black men with aggressive prostate cancer who complete genetic testing. Researchers will enroll 50 men who identify as Black or multiracial and have high-risk prostate cancer. Participants will…
Sponsor: Henry Ford Health System • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 20, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Zapping the brain to make better choices: a new hope for opioid addiction?
Knowledge-focused PausedThis study looks at whether transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) can change how people with opioid use disorder and healthy volunteers make risky or uncertain decisions. Participants will have MRI scans and computer tasks, and some will receive real or sham TMS. The goal is to…
Sponsor: National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 20, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Melanoma survivors: new study tracks immunotherapy side effects
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study follows 126 melanoma survivors who are receiving immunotherapy after surgery. Researchers will track side effects and quality of life for up to 24 months. They will also collect blood samples to look for markers that might predict who gets side effects. The goal is to …
Sponsor: M.D. Anderson Cancer Center • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 20, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Gene test may guide breast cancer therapy choices
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study looks at whether a genetic test on tumor samples can predict how well HER2-negative breast cancer will respond to standard treatments like chemotherapy or hormone therapy. About 1,100 people with stage I-III breast cancer are taking part. The goal is to see if this tes…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: M.D. Anderson Cancer Center • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 20, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Does it matter where you inject? scientists test Weight-Loss drug in arm, thigh, and belly
Knowledge-focused OngoingResearchers are studying HDM1005, an experimental injection for overweight and obesity, to see if the body absorbs it differently depending on where it is injected. The trial compares injections given in the upper arm and thigh against injections in the abdomen. About 135 healthy…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Hangzhou Zhongmei Huadong Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd. • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 20, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Two ways to catch a hidden heart rhythm after stroke
Knowledge-focused OngoingResearchers are comparing two ways of finding atrial fibrillation in people who have had an ischemic stroke or a transient ischemic attack (TIA). One method uses a standard electrocardiogram (ECG) in the hospital, and the other uses a prolonged cardiac monitor worn for a longer p…
Sponsor: Luciano A. Sposato • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 20, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a smartphone app give prostate cancer patients more control?
Knowledge-focused By invitation onlyResearchers are studying whether a mobile health app called myAria helps adult prostate cancer patients track symptoms, share health data, and feel more empowered during treatment. Participants use the app to log side effects and well-being, complete questionnaires, and view a no…
Sponsor: Constantinos Zamboglou • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 20, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Pompe disease study aims to clear path for gene therapy
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study looks at people with late-onset Pompe disease to measure antibodies against a virus used in gene therapy and against the standard enzyme replacement therapy. It also checks for biomarkers in blood and urine. About 119 teenagers and adults will give samples over 2 years…
Sponsor: Astellas Gene Therapies • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 20, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New PET scan tracks immune response in melanoma patients
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis early-phase trial tested a special PET/CT imaging agent, Zirconium Zr 89 Crefmirlimab Berdoxam, to see if it can measure immune activity in tumors of patients with advanced melanoma. Six adults on immunotherapy plus hydroxychloroquine received scans before and after starting…
Early phase 1 • Sponsor: Abramson Cancer Center at Penn Medicine • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 20, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Radiation for 6+ brain tumors: how does it affect memory?
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study looks at how precise radiation (stereotactic radiosurgery) affects memory and thinking in people with 6 or more brain tumors that have spread from other cancers. About 80 adults will take part to find the safest radiation dose and measure any decline in memory over 4 m…
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 20, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New study examines immunotherapy outcomes in american indian cancer patients
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study reviews medical records of 72 American Indian patients treated with immunotherapy for cancers like lung cancer, melanoma, and kidney cancer. Researchers compare their outcomes—such as how long the cancer is controlled and side effects—to those of White patients. The go…
Sponsor: University of Oklahoma • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 20, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Kids' scoliosis study tracks movement and muscle changes
Knowledge-focused By invitation onlyThis study follows 200 children aged 9-16 with scoliosis to see how spinal fusion surgery or bracing affects their muscle function and daily activity. Participants wear activity monitors and undergo muscle stiffness tests at the start and one year later. The goal is to learn more…
Sponsor: Mayo Clinic • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 20, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Gut microbes may hold key to why cancer immunotherapy works for some
Knowledge-focused By invitation onlyResearchers are building a bank of blood, urine, and stool samples from 100 adults with non-small-cell lung or colorectal cancer who are receiving checkpoint inhibitor immunotherapy. Over 12 months, participants provide five samples of each type. The goal is to study how the body…
Sponsor: Persephone Biosciences • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 20, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can we predict who will benefit from immunotherapy? new study aims to find out.
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study is looking for biological markers (biomarkers) that might predict how well patients with certain types of squamous cell carcinoma respond to a type of immunotherapy called PD-1 inhibitors. Researchers will analyze blood and tumor tissue samples from 800 patients, both …
Sponsor: Cancer Institute and Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 20, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Biopsy vs. surgery: could some breast cancer patients avoid the knife?
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study tests whether a less invasive ultrasound-guided biopsy can accurately tell if breast cancer has been completely wiped out by chemotherapy, compared to the standard method of checking during surgery. About 43 women with aggressive breast cancer types (triple negative or…
Sponsor: M.D. Anderson Cancer Center • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 20, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Brain scans reveal secrets of lost smell
Knowledge-focused By invitation onlyThis study tracks 80 adults with different smell disorders (like total loss, partial loss, or distorted smell) plus healthy volunteers over one year. Researchers use brain scans, smell tests, and questionnaires to see how the brain changes and how smell loss impacts mood and dail…
Sponsor: National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders (NIDCD) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 20, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Childhood farm life under the microscope: could pesticides raise cancer risk?
Knowledge-focused By invitation onlyThis study follows over 64,000 adults who grew up on farms to see if early exposure to pesticides and other agricultural factors is linked to cancer. Participants fill out an online questionnaire and may provide biological samples. Researchers will track their health over many ye…
Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 20, 2026 00:00 UTC
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AI and smartwatches join forces to predict heart failure Flare-Ups
Knowledge-focused By invitation onlyThis study explores whether artificial intelligence (AI) combined with data from a smartwatch can predict serious heart failure events, such as hospitalizations or worsening symptoms. Adults with heart failure will wear a smartwatch for six months and take weekly ECG readings. Th…
Sponsor: Medisch Spectrum Twente • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 20, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New program aims to lift mood and boost treatment adherence in head and neck cancer
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study tests a new program designed to help head and neck cancer patients who feel depressed. The goal is to see if the program is practical and liked by patients, and if it can improve their mood and help them follow through with swallowing exercises and dental care. About 1…
Sponsor: M.D. Anderson Cancer Center • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 20, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New program aims to ease dementia care decisions for african american families
Knowledge-focused CancelledThis study develops and tests a decision-making program designed specifically for African American adult daughters who make healthcare choices for their parents with dementia. The program focuses on communication, problem-solving, and understanding the healthcare system, all whil…
Sponsor: Emory University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 20, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New tools aim to speed up FSHD drug trials
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study involves 324 adults with facioscapulohumeral muscular dystrophy (FSHD) across 14 international sites. Researchers are testing two new measurement tools—a functional test called FSHD-COM and a muscle-impedance device—to better track disease progression. The goal is to i…
Sponsor: University of Kansas Medical Center • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 19, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a 6,000-Person study unlock personalized depression care for asians?
Knowledge-focused OngoingThe SHAKTI study is a 5-year observational project that will follow 6,000 people of Asian or Pacific Islander descent, aged 10 and older, with depression or related mood disorders. Researchers will collect a wide range of data—including lifestyle, clinical history, blood and stoo…
Sponsor: University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 19, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Blood samples sought to unlock secrets of sickle cell disease
Knowledge-focused By invitation onlyThis study collects blood and other samples from people with sickle cell disease and healthy volunteers to help researchers understand how inflammation affects blood vessels. Up to 2,000 adults aged 18 and older will take part. The samples will be used in lab tests to support fut…
Sponsor: National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 19, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Austrian study maps how lung, heart, and metabolic health interact
Knowledge-focused OngoingThe Austrian LEAD study follows a large group of people to understand how lung, heart, and metabolic health change over time. Researchers measure lung function with spirometry and track body composition and metabolic markers. By observing this group, they aim to learn how these c…
Sponsor: Ludwig Boltzmann Institute for Lung Health • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 19, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could a simple antibiotic dosing schedule be key to STI prevention?
Knowledge-focused By invitation onlyThis study looks at how the body processes doxycycline, an antibiotic, when taken in different ways—either as a single dose or repeated doses (daily or every three days). Healthy adults without any sexually transmitted infections will be randomly assigned to one of these schedule…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: HIV Prevention Trials Network • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 19, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Scientists hunt for clues to drug resistance in advanced breast cancer
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study follows 25 women with advanced breast cancer to understand why the drug palbociclib stops working over time. Researchers collect blood and tumor samples before and after the cancer progresses to look for genetic and chemical changes. The goal is not to treat the diseas…
Sponsor: Centre Oscar Lambret • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 19, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Mouth microbes linked to artery damage in new study
Knowledge-focused By invitation onlyResearchers at Semmelweis University are studying whether bacteria that cause gum disease also show up in damaged blood vessels. They will compare samples from the mouth and from diseased artery sites in 100 people who need surgery for aortic aneurysm or carotid artery narrowing.…
Sponsor: Semmelweis University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 19, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Scientists peek inside the brain to unlock memory secrets
Knowledge-focused By invitation onlyThis study looks at how the brain learns, remembers, and makes decisions. Researchers will record brain activity from 200 epilepsy patients who already have electrodes implanted for medical monitoring. Participants perform simple computer tasks while their brain signals are measu…
Sponsor: Cedars-Sinai Medical Center • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 19, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New tools could help doctors predict who will respond to chronic GVHD therapies
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study involves 383 people who have chronic graft-versus-host disease (GVHD) after a stem cell transplant. Researchers are developing and testing new ways to measure whether a treatment is working, including a symptom-based activity index and a score that predicts long-term s…
Sponsor: Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 19, 2026 00:00 UTC
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500 COVID survivors tracked to uncover lingering health mysteries
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study follows 500 adults who had COVID-19 to see what health problems they face months later. Researchers will track symptoms like tiredness, breathing trouble, and lung damage. The goal is to learn how common these long-term issues are and who is most likely to have them.
Sponsor: Vanderbilt University Medical Center • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 19, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Pregnancy to adolescence: what shapes a Child's health?
Knowledge-focused OngoingProject Viva is a long-term study that follows more than 2,000 mother-child pairs from pregnancy into the child's teenage years. Researchers measure children's growth, metabolic risk factors, and brain development, and they track mothers' weight and children's asthma symptoms. Th…
Sponsor: Harvard Pilgrim Health Care • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 19, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Why do some children with autism struggle with balance?
Knowledge-focused By invitation onlyResearchers at the University of Management and Technology Sialkot are studying how motor coordination relates to postural stability in children with autism spectrum disorder. The study includes 30 children aged 5 to 12 who can stand and walk without help. Parents answer a questi…
Sponsor: University of Management and Technology Sialkot Pakistan • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 19, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Antibiotics alone or surgery? study tracks which endocarditis patients fare better
Knowledge-focused OngoingInfective endocarditis is an infection of the heart's inner lining or valves. About half of patients need surgery during their hospital stay, while others receive antibiotics alone. Researchers are following 1,046 adults with confirmed endocarditis for up to 24 months to compare …
Sponsor: Centro Cardiologico Monzino • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 19, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New study aims to predict recovery in children with brain injury
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study is working to create a prediction model specifically for children with moderate to severe traumatic brain injury (TBI). Currently, doctors use models designed for adults, which may not be accurate for kids. Researchers will analyze data from 2000 children to develop a …
Sponsor: Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 19, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can genes predict pain relief and opioid risks in kids?
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study looks at genetic differences in 1,200 children aged 3-15 having tonsillectomy to see if certain genes affect how they respond to morphine. The goal is to predict which children will have serious side effects or poor pain relief. By understanding these genetic links, do…
Sponsor: Senthil Sadhasivam • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 19, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Real-world data on benralizumab for severe asthma: what happens outside clinical trials?
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study looks back at medical records of 197 adults in Israel who started benralizumab for severe asthma between 2019 and 2024. Researchers will count how many asthma attacks (exacerbations) patients had before and after starting the drug. The goal is to see how well benralizu…
Sponsor: AstraZeneca • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 19, 2026 00:00 UTC
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MD anderson study seeks to improve care for asian cancer patients
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study aims to understand what helps or hinders a positive experience for Asian patients being treated for cancer at MD Anderson. Researchers will survey former patients and healthcare providers to identify key factors. The goal is to use these insights to improve care and su…
Sponsor: M.D. Anderson Cancer Center • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 19, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a new questionnaire capture life with hereditary amyloidosis?
Knowledge-focused CancelledResearchers in Argentina are developing and testing a self-administered questionnaire to measure how hereditary transthyretin amyloidosis affects patients' physical, emotional, and social quality of life. The study includes input from neurologists, a cardiologist, a psychologist,…
Sponsor: Hospital General de Niños Pedro de Elizalde • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 19, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a chatbot and teen mentors improve sexual health in Kenya's slums?
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study tests a mobile chatbot called AskDoki, which provides age-appropriate sexual health information via WhatsApp, along with trained youth peer leaders (Digital Champions) who help teens access and use the program. About 610 adolescents aged 15-19 living in urban informal …
Sponsor: Pacific Institute for Research and Evaluation • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 19, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Real-World data reveals how lung cancer drug lorlatinib performs outside the lab
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study looks at how patients with ALK-positive advanced non-small cell lung cancer respond to the drug lorlatinib when used as their first treatment in real-world settings. Researchers will analyze data from 200 patients in a U.S. database to see how long they stay on the dru…
Sponsor: Pfizer • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 19, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Personalized risk reports may boost lung cancer screening and smoking cessation
Knowledge-focused By invitation onlyThis study tests whether giving smokers and former smokers a personalized risk report (based on clinical and genetic factors) helps doctors order lung cancer screening and helps patients follow through. About 915 participants will be randomly assigned to usual care or one of two …
Sponsor: Washington University School of Medicine • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 19, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Common Anti-Nausea drugs under scrutiny for kidney risk during chemo
Knowledge-focused OngoingResearchers at the University of Colorado are studying whether anti-nausea drugs given with cisplatin chemotherapy affect the risk of kidney injury. The trial enrolls 45 adults receiving cisplatin. It measures kidney injury biomarkers and cisplatin levels in urine, and examines w…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: University of Colorado, Denver • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 19, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Tailored diet plans for Moms-to-Be: study pulled before start
Knowledge-focused CancelledThis study was designed to see if giving pregnant women nutrition advice based on their unique biology, lifestyle, and health could improve their health and their baby's health. It planned to enroll women less than 20 weeks pregnant, excluding those with high-risk conditions. How…
Sponsor: Jefferson Drapkin • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 19, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Blood and body fluid tests may reveal sepsis risk groups
Knowledge-focused By invitation onlyThis study is measuring certain substances in the blood, stool, saliva, and airway fluid of 200 adults with sepsis. The goal is to see if these biomarkers, combined with standard medical data, can predict which patients are more likely to die or develop long-term critical illness…
Sponsor: Milton S. Hershey Medical Center • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 19, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Real-World melanoma care under the microscope
Knowledge-focused OngoingResearchers are studying how advanced and metastatic melanoma is diagnosed and treated in everyday Spanish clinics. The study follows about 400 adults with stage III, metastatic, or unresectable melanoma from their first diagnosis. No experimental treatment is given; instead, the…
Sponsor: Grupo Español Multidisciplinar de Melanoma • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 19, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Nurse Well-Being under the microscope: 21,300 mayo nurses surveyed for moral injury and PTSD
Knowledge-focused By invitation onlyThis study surveys over 21,000 nurses at Mayo Clinic to measure levels of moral distress, moral injury, and post-traumatic stress. Participants fill out questionnaires about their experiences and well-being. The goal is to understand how these issues vary by work setting, special…
Sponsor: Mayo Clinic • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 19, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New tool aims to empower moms after hypertensive pregnancy
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study tests whether a simple educational guide can help postpartum patients who had high blood pressure during pregnancy become more active in their own care. Researchers will give the tool to some mothers shortly after delivery and compare their engagement scores with those…
Sponsor: Brigham and Women's Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 19, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New scale aims to help diabetes patients manage low blood sugar
Knowledge-focused By invitation onlyThis study checks if a Turkish version of a questionnaire about managing low blood sugar (hypoglycemia) is accurate and reliable. Researchers will ask 200 adults with type 2 diabetes who have had low blood sugar to fill out the questionnaire. The goal is to make sure the scale wo…
Sponsor: Bilecik Seyh Edebali Universitesi • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 19, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could a frailty score predict which older cancer patients survive intensive care?
Knowledge-focused OngoingOlder adults with cancer who need intensive care often face a higher risk of dying, and delays in moving them from the emergency department to the ICU may add to that risk. This study reviews the medical records of 150 patients aged 65 and older with solid or blood cancers who we…
Sponsor: Dr Abdurrahman Yurtaslan Ankara Oncology Training and Research Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 19, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Robotic surgery showdown: single port vs. multi port for prostate cancer
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study looks back at the records of 625 men who had robotic prostate surgery for localized prostate cancer. It compares a newer single-port method with the standard multi-port approach to see which leads to fewer complications and better urinary control. The goal is to gather…
Sponsor: Intuitive Surgical • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 19, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Healthy volunteers test new pill for obesity and diabetes – but only to see how food changes its effects
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis early-stage study looks at how taking a new tablet called CX11 with or without food changes the amount of drug in the blood. It involves 32 healthy adults and does not aim to treat any disease. The results will help researchers decide how to give the drug in future studies f…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Vincentage Pharma Co., Ltd • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 18, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Brain training game aims to restore sight after stroke
Knowledge-focused By invitation onlyThis study tests a new computer-based visual training task for people who have lost part of their vision due to a stroke. Participants watch moving patterns on a screen and learn to detect motion direction, with the goal of improving visual abilities. The study first checks if th…
Sponsor: University of Rochester • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 18, 2026 00:00 UTC
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MRI scans reveal brain secrets in kids with ADHD, autism, and more
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study uses MRI scans to look at the brains of children and adults with conditions like ADHD, autism, schizophrenia, and endocrine disorders, as well as healthy volunteers. Researchers aim to compare brain anatomy and function across different groups and ages. The goal is to …
Sponsor: National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 18, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Scientists dig into tissue samples to unravel lung scarring mystery
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study collects and analyzes blood, DNA, and tissue samples from 315 adults with pulmonary fibrosis, their relatives, and healthy volunteers. The goal is to learn more about the disease's causes, not to test a new treatment. Researchers hope the findings will guide future the…
Sponsor: National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 18, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can skin strength predict implant success? new study investigates
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study looks at skin and soft tissue removed during breast implant surgery after mastectomy. Researchers want to see if the physical properties of the tissue can help predict complications like implant loss. The goal is to better understand risks and improve surgical outcomes…
Sponsor: M.D. Anderson Cancer Center • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 18, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Scientists spy on Lungs' first response to fake infection
Knowledge-focused By invitation onlyThis study looks at how healthy lungs respond to a substance called endotoxin, which mimics a bacterial infection. Researchers will collect lung cells and fluid from 58 healthy, non-smoking adults using a thin tube inserted into the airways. The goal is to understand inflammation…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: National Institutes of Health Clinical Center (CC) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 18, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could diabetes drugs help kidney patients avoid anemia?
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study looks at whether SGLT2 inhibitors, a type of diabetes drug, can help prevent or manage anemia in people with chronic kidney disease. Researchers will analyze data from 15,000 patients in Japan to see how these drugs affect anemia rates, treatments, and costs. The goal …
Sponsor: Boehringer Ingelheim • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 18, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Smartwatch study aims to track cancer fatigue
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis pilot study is testing whether wearable activity trackers, like fitness watches, can help monitor fatigue in people with pancreatic or breast cancer who are undergoing treatment. Researchers want to see if patients will use the device daily and find it easy to use. The study…
Sponsor: Wake Forest University Health Sciences • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 18, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Massive farm study tracks Pesticide-Cancer links for decades
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study follows nearly 90,000 farmers, their spouses, and pest control workers in Iowa and North Carolina over many years. Researchers track their exposure to pesticides and other farm chemicals, then monitor who develops cancer or other diseases. The goal is to identify which…
Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 18, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Real-World data sought on prostate cancer combo therapy
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study watches how men with a certain advanced prostate cancer (mCRPC) do when taking the drugs olaparib and abiraterone in everyday medical practice. It will track about 250 patients for up to 2 years to see how long they stay on treatment and what happens next. The goal is …
Sponsor: AstraZeneca • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 18, 2026 00:00 UTC
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COVID-19 survivors tracked for 3 years to uncover hidden health impacts
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study follows 583 adults who recovered from COVID-19 or were close contacts. Researchers will track their health, mental well-being, and immune responses over 3 years to understand long-term effects and whether prior infection prevents reinfection. Participants undergo regul…
Sponsor: National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 18, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Massive NCI study tracks thousands of cancer patients receiving standard care
Knowledge-focused By invitation onlyThis study enrolls up to 10,000 cancer patients at the National Cancer Institute who are not on an active treatment research protocol. Participants receive standard medical care, including lab tests and scans, while researchers collect their health information to build a data rep…
Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 18, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Late-Night snacks and booze: a recipe for colon cancer?
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study looks at how Western habits—like drinking alcohol and eating late—might raise the risk of colorectal cancer. Twelve adults who have had colon polyps in the past will try four different weekly routines, including eating at normal times or late, with or without alcohol. …
Sponsor: Rush University Medical Center • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 18, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could an algorithm replace the eye chart? a trial puts software-guided refraction to the test.
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study tests whether a software program called the Vision Trainer can guide eyeglass prescriptions as accurately as the traditional manual method performed by trained examiners. Adults with myopia (nearsightedness) will have their prescriptions determined both ways, and the r…
Sponsor: University of Pennsylvania • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 18, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Does estrogen rewire the teenage brain and trigger headaches?
Knowledge-focused OngoingResearchers are observing transgender girls aged 11 to 20 who plan to start estrogen therapy, alongside cisgender boys as a comparison group. The study tracks headache frequency through daily diaries and uses MRI scans to look at the amygdala and brain connectivity. The goal is t…
Sponsor: University of Colorado, Denver • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 18, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can mango and probiotics tame obesity inflammation? new study investigates
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study looks at how compounds from mango (gallotannins) and a probiotic called Lactiplantibacillus pentosus affect gut bacteria and inflammation in people with obesity. Researchers will analyze stool samples from 20 participants (lean and obese) after giving them mango juice,…
Sponsor: Prairie View A&M University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 18, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Why COVID-19 hits blood cancer patients harder: scientists map the immune clues
Knowledge-focused OngoingResearchers at Peking University First Hospital are studying how the immune system responds to SARS-CoV-2 infection in people who have blood cancers compared with people who have no underlying diseases. The observational study enrolls 60 participants and collects clinical details…
Sponsor: Peking University First Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 18, 2026 00:00 UTC
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NIH launches major study to unravel mysteries of rare genetic diseases
Knowledge-focused By invitation onlyThis study aims to identify genetic, biochemical, and clinical factors linked to disease severity in people with Gaucher disease and other lysosomal storage disorders. Researchers will evaluate up to 1,000 participants, including patients, carriers, and healthy controls, to bette…
Sponsor: National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 18, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Gene therapy patients monitored for 15 years to spot hidden side effects
Knowledge-focused By invitation onlyThis study follows up to 1,000 adults who previously received gene therapy in a National Cancer Institute study. Researchers will contact participants yearly for up to 15 years to check for any long-term side effects, such as new cancers or nerve problems. No new treatments are g…
Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 18, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Nerve pain in diabetes: new study to measure its real impact on daily life
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study is looking at how nerve pain (neuropathic pain) affects the ability to care for oneself and overall quality of life in people with type 2 diabetes. Researchers will measure pain levels and quality of life in 128 adults with type 2 diabetes. The goal is to better unders…
Sponsor: Bilecik Seyh Edebali Universitesi • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 18, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Scientists watch HIV hideouts during suppression therapy
Knowledge-focused By invitation onlyThis study looks at HIV-infected adults who have been on antiretroviral therapy for a long time and have very low virus levels. Researchers want to see if the virus stays stable or changes over time. Participants visit the clinic every six months for blood tests and a special whi…
Sponsor: National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 18, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New catheter aims to sharpen liver cancer radiation targeting
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study tests whether a special catheter (TriNav) helps deliver radiation more accurately to liver tumors. About 19 adults with liver cancer that cannot be removed by surgery will receive a test dose followed by the actual treatment. The goal is to see if the two doses match b…
Sponsor: M.D. Anderson Cancer Center • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 18, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a phone app help childhood cancer survivors keep track of their health?
Knowledge-focused OngoingResearchers at the University of California, San Francisco are testing a mobile app built for survivors of childhood cancer and their caregivers. The app shows each person their treatment history and follow-up recommendations, and sends messages to help them learn about their dia…
Sponsor: University of California, San Francisco • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 18, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Scientists listen in on brain cells that judge a face
Knowledge-focused By invitation onlyResearchers want to understand how the brain handles faces, which people use constantly to make social decisions. The study enrolls adults with intractable epilepsy who already have electrodes implanted in their brains for clinical monitoring. While those electrodes are in place,…
Sponsor: Cedars-Sinai Medical Center • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 18, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Scientists hunt for diabetes genes in large study
Knowledge-focused PausedThis study looks at the genetic and molecular factors behind type 2 diabetes, obesity, and related complications like kidney disease. Researchers will collect health information, blood and urine samples, and perform tests like eye exams and ultrasounds from over 2,300 adults, foc…
Sponsor: National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 18, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Eye disease progression under the microscope: 3-Year study launched
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study follows 400 people with intermediate age-related macular degeneration (AMD) for about 3 years. Researchers watch how the disease advances to more severe stages and test if measuring the loss of light-sensing cells in the eye can be a useful way to track the disease. No…
Sponsor: Genentech, Inc. • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 18, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Massive cancer screening trial aims to cut deaths
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study is testing whether regular screening for prostate, lung, colorectal, and ovarian cancers can reduce deaths from these diseases. About 154,900 men and women aged 55-74 were randomly assigned to either get screened or receive usual care. Researchers are tracking cancer c…
Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 18, 2026 00:00 UTC
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AI-Powered scans could speed up lung cancer radiation treatment
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study looks at whether new AI tools can make adaptive radiotherapy—adjusting radiation plans during treatment—faster and easier for people with advanced lung cancer. Researchers will measure how long each step takes and compare plan quality using standard CT scans versus dai…
Sponsor: Universitaire Ziekenhuizen KU Leuven • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 18, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New program aims to boost genetic testing in cancer families
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study looks at whether a website and a genetic family navigator can help more relatives of people with hereditary cancer get genetic testing. About 205 participants will use the online hub and work with a navigator to learn about their cancer risk. The goal is to see if this…
Sponsor: M.D. Anderson Cancer Center • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 18, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Tiny study probes Mitapivat's inner workings in sickle cell
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis observational study will examine how the drug mitapivat changes red blood cells in 6 people with sickle cell disease. Researchers will measure oxygen binding and cell survival markers from blood samples and muscle oxygen tests. The goal is to understand the drug's effects, n…
Sponsor: National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 18, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Scientists hunt for hidden genes behind family blood cancer clusters
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis long-term study looks at people and families with a higher chance of developing blood or lymph node cancers like leukemia or lymphoma. Researchers collect medical histories, genetic samples, and sometimes perform exams to find inherited genes or environmental triggers. The g…
Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 18, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Scientists track flu antibodies for years to build better vaccines
Knowledge-focused By invitation onlyThis study follows 200 people who have had the flu to see how their immune system changes over two years. Participants give blood and nasal samples every three months. The goal is to learn how long antibodies last and how they change, which could help create more effective flu va…
Sponsor: National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 18, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can doctors safely watch small thyroid cancers instead of removing them?
Knowledge-focused OngoingResearchers at the University of Aarhus are studying whether people with a single thyroid cancer smaller than 2 cm can safely delay surgery and instead have the tumor monitored with ultrasound for five years. The study enrolls 90 adults aged 30 and older whose biopsy shows cancer…
Sponsor: University of Aarhus • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 18, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Oxygen sweet spot: new study aims to cut ventilator time for ICU patients
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study tests whether training ICU staff to keep oxygen levels between 90-96% helps patients on breathing machines recover faster. Researchers will track how many days patients are free from the ventilator and how often dangerously low oxygen goes unnoticed. The goal is to imp…
Sponsor: University of Colorado, Denver • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 18, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Massive baltimore study tracks how race and wealth shape aging
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis long-term study follows over 3,700 adults in Baltimore to understand why some people age healthier than others. Researchers are looking at how race, income, and neighborhood affect risks for diseases like diabetes, heart disease, and memory loss. Participants visit mobile he…
Sponsor: National Institute on Aging (NIA) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 18, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Researchers hunt for muscle clues in rare dystrophy
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis pilot study looks at biomarkers in the blood of people with fragile sarcolemmal muscular dystrophy, a condition that makes muscle membranes weak. Researchers will collect blood samples at rest and after exercise during four 5-day hospital stays. The goal is to better underst…
Sponsor: Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development (NICHD) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 18, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Which Mini-Implant size works best? new study aims to find out
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study tests two different diameters (1.6mm and 2mm) of mini-implants placed in the upper jaw to support orthodontic tooth movement. Twenty people receiving braces will get one size on each side of their mouth. Researchers will measure how stable the implants are, how much pa…
Sponsor: University of Baghdad • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 18, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New study aims to predict cancer return in Low-Risk patients
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study looks at whether molecular testing and lymph node mapping can help predict if low-risk endometrial cancer will return after surgery. About 518 patients with early-stage, low-grade cancer will be followed for two years. The goal is to improve follow-up care by identifyi…
Sponsor: M.D. Anderson Cancer Center • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 18, 2026 00:00 UTC
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When cancer blocks the airway, doctors lack a playbook. experts aim to write one.
Knowledge-focused By invitation onlyTumours in the head, neck, or chest can narrow or distort the airway, and standard difficult-airway guidelines offer little cancer-specific advice. This study asks an international panel of anaesthesiologists, intensive care doctors, lung specialists, head and neck surgeons, and …
Sponsor: Onco Critical Care Society • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 18, 2026 00:00 UTC