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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Radical new schedule aims to cure High-Risk ewing sarcoma
Cure Recruiting nowThis study tests a new treatment schedule for people with metastatic Ewing sarcoma, a rare and aggressive cancer. The approach uses an intense first attack on cancer cells, followed by targeted strikes and long-term maintenance to wipe out remaining cells. The goal is a cure. The…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: H. Lee Moffitt Cancer Center and Research Institute • Aim: Cure
Last updated Sep 20, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Gene therapy aims to cure inherited immune disorder
Cure Recruiting nowChronic granulomatous disease (CGD) caused by p47phox deficiency is a rare, life-threatening genetic disorder that leaves people vulnerable to severe infections. Standard treatments include daily antibiotics and antifungal drugs, but they do not fix the underlying genetic defect.…
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: Somagenetix AG • Aim: Cure
Last updated Sep 19, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Viagra-Like drug tested to repair Newborns' brain damage
Cure Recruiting nowWhen babies lack oxygen around birth, they can suffer lasting brain damage. No treatment currently repairs that injury. Researchers are testing whether oral sildenafil, a drug already used safely in babies for lung blood pressure, can help. In this Phase 2 trial, 60 newborns with…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Pia Wintermark • Aim: Cure
Last updated Sep 19, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can mRNA technology outsmart the flu in older adults?
Vaccine Recruiting nowThis large phase 3 trial compares an investigational mRNA flu vaccine with a licensed flu vaccine in adults aged 65 and older. Each participant receives a single injection and is followed through the flu season. Researchers measure how well the mRNA vaccine prevents laboratory-co…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: GlaxoSmithKline • Aim: Vaccine
Last updated Sep 20, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New universal flu vaccine enters human testing
Vaccine Recruiting nowThis study tests an experimental flu vaccine called BPL-1357, given as a shot or nasal spray, to see if it is safe and can protect against multiple flu types. About 129 healthy adults aged 18-55 will receive the vaccine or a placebo, then be exposed to a flu virus in a controlled…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) • Aim: Vaccine
Last updated Sep 20, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New nasal spray COVID booster enters human testing
Vaccine Recruiting nowThis early-stage trial is testing a new COVID-19 booster vaccine called OCU500, which is given as a nasal spray or inhaled mist instead of a shot. The study involves 80 healthy adults aged 18-64 who have already been vaccinated against COVID-19. Researchers are checking if the va…
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 HIV vaccine booster trial launches: could it strengthen immunity?
Vaccine Recruiting nowThis early-stage trial is testing a new HIV vaccine booster called VRIPRO, given with an immune-boosting adjuvant, in 40 healthy adults aged 18-60 who previously received an HIV vaccine in the HVTN 706 study. Participants will get three shots over 24 weeks. The main goals are to …
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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Watch and wait: could immunotherapy let some GI cancer patients avoid surgery?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study looks at people with early-stage gastrointestinal cancers that have a mismatch repair deficiency, a feature that can make tumors respond well to immunotherapy. Part A is a registry that tracks all such patients, whether they have surgery or immunotherapy. Part B follow…
Sponsor: University Hospital, Basel, Switzerland • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 20, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New combo therapy aims to tame rare bleeding disorder
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a new biologic drug called ianalumab combined with a standard platelet-boosting drug (TPO-RA) in people with immune thrombocytopenia (ITP), a condition where the immune system destroys platelets, causing bleeding. The trial includes 164 adults who have tried at l…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Novartis Pharmaceuticals • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 20, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could Two-Drug cocktails tame stubborn inflammatory bowel disease?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether combining risankizumab with either trosunilimab or ABBV-701 can safely reduce inflammation and improve symptoms in adults with moderately to severely active Crohn's disease or ulcerative colitis. Participants are randomly assigned to one of the combinatio…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: AbbVie • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 20, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug cocktail aims to shrink head and neck tumors before surgery
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether a combination of drugs (pembrolizumab and N-803, with or without special immune cells called PD-L1 t-haNK cells) can help shrink head and neck cancers before surgery. About 40 adults with untreated, HPV-negative head and neck cancer will receive these tre…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 20, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Two-Drug combo targets leukemia that outsmarted its first treatment
Disease control Recruiting nowResearchers are testing whether adding an experimental drug called RVU120 to venetoclax can help adults with acute myeloid leukemia (AML) that has come back or stopped responding to earlier venetoclax-based treatment. The trial enrolls about 98 adults who have already failed a hy…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Ryvu Therapeutics SA • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 20, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New pill NP-101 tested in patients with Hard-to-Treat cancers
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-phase trial is testing an oral drug called NP-101 in 35 adults with advanced solid tumors that have not responded to standard treatments. The main goal is to check safety and side effects, with a secondary look at whether the drug can shrink tumors. Because it is a Pha…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: M.D. Anderson Cancer Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 20, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug trial aims to shrink painful lymphatic growths in kids and adults
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests alpelisib, a drug that targets a specific gene mutation (PIK3CA), in people with lymphatic malformations—abnormal growths of lymph vessels. The trial includes children and adults and compares alpelisib to a placebo to see if it can shrink the growths and ease sym…
Phase 2/3 • Sponsor: Novartis Pharmaceuticals • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 20, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Targeted radiation plus hormone therapy may slow Low-Volume prostate cancer spread
Disease control Recruiting nowThis phase II trial tests whether adding a targeted radiation drug (177Lu-PSMA-617) to standard hormone therapy, with or without additional hormone-blocking pills, can better control low-volume metastatic hormone-sensitive prostate cancer. The study enrolls men whose cancer has s…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Mayo Clinic • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 20, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New pill combo aims to tackle tough leukemia
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-stage trial tests two oral drugs, ziftomenib and quizartinib, together in adults with relapsed or hard-to-treat acute myeloid leukemia (AML) that has certain genetic markers. The goal is to find a safe and effective all-pill treatment for common AML subtypes. About 44 …
Phase 1 • Sponsor: M.D. Anderson Cancer Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 20, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Hope for stargardt patients: new drug aims to slow blindness
Disease control Recruiting nowThis Phase 3 trial tests an oral drug called gildeuretinol acetate (ALK 001) in 230 people aged 8 to 45 with Stargardt disease, a genetic condition that causes progressive vision loss. Participants take the drug or a placebo daily for 24 months. The goal is to see if the drug can…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: Alkeus Pharmaceuticals, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 20, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Electric pulses aim to zap breast cancer tumors in early safety trial
Disease control Recruiting nowThis pilot study tests a device that uses short, high-frequency electrical pulses to shrink or destroy soft tissue tumors in people with metastatic breast cancer. The trial will enroll 20 adults with tumors near the skin that are at least 1 cm but no larger than 5 cm. The main go…
Sponsor: University of California, San Francisco • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 20, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New hope for advanced cancer: experimental drug HMPL-A580 enters human trials
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-phase trial tests an experimental drug called HMPL-A580 in 186 adults with advanced or metastatic solid tumors that cannot be removed by surgery. The study aims to find a safe dose and check for early signs that the drug shrinks tumors. It is currently recruiting parti…
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: Hutchmed • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 20, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Experimental biologic AWT020 put to the test in Hard-to-Treat cancers
Disease control Recruiting nowResearchers are testing an experimental biologic called AWT020 in adults with advanced solid tumors that have worsened after at least one standard treatment. The phase 1 trial gives AWT020 every three weeks at increasing dose levels to find the highest dose people can tolerate an…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Anwita Biosciences • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 20, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New immunotherapy combo aims to wipe out hidden colorectal cancer cells
Disease control Recruiting nowThis phase 2 trial tests whether two immunotherapy drugs, botensilimab and balstilimab, can clear tiny amounts of cancer DNA from the blood of people with stage II or III colorectal cancer who have completed standard treatment. The study enrolls 20 adults whose blood still shows …
Phase 2 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 20, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Experimental drug aims to reverse liver scarring in MASH cirrhosis
Disease control Recruiting nowThis Phase 3 trial tests whether efimosfermin alfa can improve liver fibrosis in adults with compensated cirrhosis caused by MASH (a fatty liver disease). Participants receive either the drug or a placebo via injection. The main goal is to see if liver scarring improves by at lea…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: GlaxoSmithKline • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 20, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Immunotherapy boost before surgery shows promise for rare urinary tract cancer
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether adding the immunotherapy drug durvalumab to standard chemotherapy before surgery helps shrink tumors in people with high-grade upper urinary tract cancer. About 131 adults will be randomly assigned to receive either chemo alone or chemo plus durvalumab be…
Phase 2/3 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 20, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New pill aims to tame back inflammation in axial spondyloarthritis
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests an experimental oral drug called GRWD0715 for axial spondyloarthritis, a chronic inflammatory condition affecting the spine and pelvis. The trial starts with healthy volunteers to check safety, then moves to patients to see if the drug reduces inflammation and im…
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: Grey Wolf Therapeutics • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 20, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could an immunotherapy drug keep early lung cancer from returning?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis phase III trial is testing whether the immunotherapy drug atezolizumab, given after surgery, can prevent stage I non-small cell lung cancer from returning. About 336 patients who have had their tumor completely removed will be randomly assigned to receive either atezolizumab…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 20, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New hope for uncontrolled muscle movements: valbenazine trial targets stubborn TD symptoms
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether valbenazine can reduce involuntary muscle movements (tardive dyskinesia) in adults who still have symptoms while taking or after stopping another similar drug. About 50 people with schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, or major depression will take valbenazine…
Phase 4 • Sponsor: Neurocrine Biosciences • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 20, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New shot aims to tame ulcerative colitis Flare-Ups
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether MK-8690, a drug given as a shot, can help people with moderate-to-severe ulcerative colitis achieve remission. About 100 adults who haven't responded well to other treatments will receive either MK-8690 or a placebo. The main goal is to see if more people…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 20, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New combo aims to wipe out stubborn leukemia traces
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether two drugs, venetoclax and revumenib, can control minimal residual disease (MRD) in people with acute myeloid leukemia (AML). MRD means small numbers of cancer cells remain after initial treatment, raising the risk of relapse. The trial enrolls about 8 par…
Phase 1/2 • 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 control Hard-to-Treat prostate cancer
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a new combination of two drugs (tulmimetostat and JSB462) in men with advanced prostate cancer that has spread and stopped responding to standard hormone therapy. The trial has two parts: first, finding the safest dose, then comparing the combination to usual car…
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: Novartis Pharmaceuticals • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 20, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug combo aims to tame tough lung cancer
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a new drug combination (alisertib plus paclitaxel) in people with small cell lung cancer who have already tried other treatments. The main goal is to find safe doses and see what side effects occur. About 50 adults will take alisertib pills and receive paclitaxel…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Puma Biotechnology, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 20, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New combo therapy aims to boost remission in rare blood cancer
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether adding enasidenib to standard treatment (ASTX727) improves outcomes for people with a high-risk form of myelodysplastic syndrome (MDS) that has a specific gene mutation (IDH2). About 54 adults who have not had prior cancer therapy will be randomly assigne…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 20, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Lifeline for cancer patients: rollover study extends access to targeted drug opnurasib
Disease control Recruiting nowThis rollover study allows up to 40 people with KRAS G12C-mutated lung or other solid tumors who are already benefiting from opnurasib in a Novartis trial to keep receiving the drug. Participants continue their current dose of opnurasib alone or with TNO155 or trametinib. The goa…
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: Novartis Pharmaceuticals • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 20, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug targets Hard-to-Treat lung cancer in early trial
Disease control Recruiting nowThis phase 2 trial tests a drug called navlimetostat in about 130 people with advanced or metastatic non-small cell lung cancer that has a specific genetic change (MTAP deletion) and has worsened after other treatments. The main goal is to see if the drug can shrink tumors. Resea…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Bristol-Myers Squibb • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 20, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Experimental pill SHY-ONC6 takes on Hard-to-Treat cancers
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-stage trial tests an experimental oral drug called SHY-ONC6 in people with advanced or metastatic solid tumors (including breast, colon, lung, pancreatic, and others) that have stopped responding to standard treatments. The study aims to find a safe dose and check for …
Phase 1 • Sponsor: SHY Therapeutics • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 20, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug rilvegostomig takes on keytruda in lung cancer showdown
Disease control Recruiting nowThis phase 3 study compares two immunotherapy drugs—rilvegostomig and pembrolizumab (Keytruda)—each combined with standard chemotherapy, as a first treatment for people with advanced squamous non-small cell lung cancer that has a specific protein (PD-L1). About 880 participants w…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: AstraZeneca • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 20, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Smart bomb for kidney cancer: imaging and radiation combo targets tough tumors
Disease control Recruiting nowThis trial tests a two-part approach for advanced clear cell kidney cancer that has stopped responding to standard treatments. First, an imaging injection (PD-32766D) lights up cancer cells that have a specific marker (CA9). If the scan shows the marker is present, participants t…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: PeptiDream Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 20, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could a weekly shot fix hormone chaos in teens with PCOS?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether a weekly injection of semaglutide (a GLP-1 drug used for obesity) can improve the brain's reproductive hormone signals in obese adolescent girls with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS). Twenty girls aged 12–18 will receive the drug plus lifestyle advice for…
Sponsor: Nemours Children's Clinic • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 20, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug aims to ease daily struggles of myasthenia gravis
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests an experimental drug called empasiprubart in people with a specific type of generalized myasthenia gravis (gMG) who have AChR antibodies. The goal is to see if the drug is safe and can improve symptoms like muscle weakness that affect daily activities. Participan…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: argenx • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 20, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Poop pills? stool transplants may ease immunotherapy side effects
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-stage trial tests whether a stool transplant (FMT) can help cancer patients who develop severe diarrhea or colon inflammation from immune-checkpoint inhibitor drugs. About 40 patients with various cancers will receive the transplant via colonoscopy. The main goal is to…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: M.D. Anderson Cancer Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 20, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New electric pulse therapy could replace radiation boost for prostate cancer
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study compares a new boost approach called irreversible electroporation (IRE) using the NanoKnife system against the standard radiation boost for men with intermediate-risk prostate cancer. All participants will receive standard stereotactic body radiation therapy (SBRT), bu…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 20, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Promising drug cocktail targets tough blood cancers in kids
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether a combination of three drugs—calaspargase pegol-mknl, decitabine, and venetoclax—can help control relapsed or treatment-resistant T-cell acute lymphoblastic leukemia (T-ALL) and T-cell lymphoblastic lymphoma (T-LLy) in patients aged 1 month to 21 years. T…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: M.D. Anderson Cancer Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 20, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Tiny pacemaker, no wires: new trial tests LivIQ for heart rhythm control
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study is testing a new, wire-free pacemaker called LivIQ in 325 people who need a pacemaker for a slow heartbeat. The goal is to see if it is safe and works well to keep the heart beating at the right pace. Participants will be followed for several months to check the device…
Sponsor: Biotronik, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 20, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a gentle brain zap help adults with lazy eye see better?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis trial tests whether adding a mild electrical brain stimulation to augmented reality-based vision therapy can improve vision in adults aged 18 to 35 with lazy eye (anisometropic amblyopia). Participants will use special augmented reality glasses that encourage both eyes to wo…
Sponsor: Polytechnic Institute of Porto • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 20, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New study tests if asthma drug can stop symptoms Long-Term
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study follows 335 adults with severe eosinophilic asthma who are taking benralizumab. Researchers want to see if the drug helps patients achieve partial or complete clinical remission—meaning fewer symptoms, no need for steroid pills, and better lung function—over 12 to 24 m…
Sponsor: AstraZeneca • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 20, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New hope for tough prostate cancer: Immune-Engaging drug enters human trials
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-phase trial tests a new drug, GSK5458514, designed to help the immune system attack prostate cancer cells. It is for men with metastatic castration-resistant prostate cancer that has spread and stopped responding to hormone therapy. The study will first find a safe dos…
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: GlaxoSmithKline • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 20, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug could stop knee infections after replacement
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether an investigational drug called PLG0206 can prevent infections from coming back after knee replacement surgery. About 240 adults who need a special cleaning surgery (DAIR) for an infected knee joint will receive either PLG0206 or a placebo during the proce…
Phase 2/3 • Sponsor: Peptilogics • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 20, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New study aims to stop bleeding in kidney stone surgery
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether using a hemostatic agent (a substance that stops bleeding) during kidney stone surgery can reduce blood loss compared to standard care. About 92 adults with kidney stones will be randomly assigned to receive either a hemostatic agent or no agent during th…
Sponsor: Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 20, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a common antihistamine boost multiple sclerosis treatment?
Disease control Recruiting nowResearchers are testing whether adding terfenadine to standard first-line disease-modifying therapy is safe and may improve outcomes for adults with relapsing-remitting multiple sclerosis. About 100 participants aged 18 to 65 will be randomly assigned to receive either terfenadin…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Chuan Qin • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 20, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug aimed at stopping lung rejection in transplant patients
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-stage trial tests a drug called fostamatinib in 30 adults who have developed donor-specific antibodies after a lung transplant. These antibodies can attack the new lung and raise the risk of death. Participants take fostamatinib or a placebo for 8 weeks, along with the…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 20, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New hope for rare leukemia: Four-Drug cocktail targets cancer cells
Disease control Recruiting nowThis phase 2 trial tests a new drug combination for adults newly diagnosed with primary plasma cell leukemia, a rare and aggressive blood cancer. The treatment includes CM336 (a bispecific antibody) plus three other drugs. The study aims to see how many patients achieve deep remi…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Institute of Hematology & Blood Diseases Hospital, China • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 20, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a new drug ASP388B take on advanced solid tumors?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis trial tests an experimental drug called ASP388B, given alone or alongside standard cancer therapies, in people with advanced solid tumors that have spread or cannot be removed by surgery. The study has two parts: the first finds a safe dose, and the second tests that dose in…
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: Astellas Pharma Global Development, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 20, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Blood test may tell who needs extra immunotherapy after bladder cancer surgery
Disease control Recruiting nowThis large trial is testing whether a blood test that looks for tumor DNA can help decide who needs immunotherapy after surgery for muscle-invasive urothelial cancer. About 992 participants will be assigned to different treatment plans based on their blood test results. The goal …
Phase 2/3 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 20, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New hope for rare overgrowth disorder: daily pill could tame symptoms
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a daily oral drug called alpelisib in people aged 2 and older with PIK3CA-related overgrowth spectrum (PROS), a rare condition causing abnormal tissue growth. The goal is to see if the drug can shrink overgrown tissue and improve symptoms. About 104 participants …
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Novartis Pharmaceuticals • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 20, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Gene test could tailor chemo doses for rare cancer
Disease control Recruiting nowThis phase 2 trial is testing whether adjusting the dose of the drug belinostat based on a person's genetics can make treatment safer and more effective for high-grade neuroendocrine carcinoma. About 60 adults will receive belinostat along with two other chemotherapy drugs, cispl…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 20, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could a probiotic help fight cancer? early trial launches
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-stage trial is testing whether an oral probiotic called R-5780 is safe and tolerable when taken alongside a standard PD-1 checkpoint inhibitor in people with advanced solid tumors (like melanoma or certain skin cancers). About 33 adults whose cancer has not responded t…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Rise Therapeutics LLC • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 20, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could a common arthritis drug tame rare immune disease symptoms?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early study tests baricitinib, a drug already approved for other immune conditions, in 20 people with Job syndrome who also have lupus-like disease or eczema. Participants take the pill daily for 6 months. The main goal is to see if it is safe and tolerable, while also check…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 20, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could a gut bacteria transplant ease autism symptoms? new trial aims to find out
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-phase trial tests whether transplanting healthy donor gut bacteria (washed microbiota transplantation) can improve autism and ADHD symptoms in 80 children aged 3-17. The approach targets the 'gut-brain axis,' since many children with autism have gut microbiome imbalanc…
Sponsor: The Second Hospital of Nanjing Medical University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 20, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could a higher dose of this pill regrow hair in severe alopecia?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests two daily doses (50 mg and 100 mg) of the medicine ritlecitinib in about 550 people aged 12 and older with severe alopecia areata, a condition causing significant hair loss on the scalp and body. The 50 mg dose is already approved, and researchers want to see if …
Phase 3 • Sponsor: Pfizer • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 20, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Two ways to quiet a racing heart: trial pits hybrid ablation against standard catheter treatment
Disease control Recruiting nowResearchers compare two procedures for people with persistent atrial fibrillation that has not responded to at least one antiarrhythmic drug. One group receives standard catheter ablation, which burns or freezes small areas inside the heart. The other receives a hybrid procedure …
Sponsor: Hospital Clinic of Barcelona • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 20, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug combo shows promise in AML fight
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether adding the drug venetoclax to standard chemotherapy can better treat acute myeloid leukemia (AML) that is newly diagnosed or has come back. About 116 adults with AML or high-risk MDS will receive the combination. The goal is to see if the combo improves r…
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: M.D. Anderson Cancer Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 20, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug targets tough pancreatic cancer in early trial
Disease control Recruiting nowThis phase 2 study tests an experimental drug called BT5528 in adults with metastatic pancreatic cancer that has spread and worsened after one prior treatment. The drug targets a specific protein on cancer cells. Researchers will measure how well it shrinks tumors and track side …
Phase 2 • Sponsor: BicycleTx Limited • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 20, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New Alzheimer's drug ABBV-1758 enters early human trials
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests an experimental drug called ABBV-1758 in about 210 people with Alzheimer's disease. The drug is given by IV or injection every 4 weeks for 24 weeks. Researchers are checking if it is safe and whether it can reduce amyloid plaques in the brain, a hallmark of Alzhe…
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: AbbVie • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 20, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New mRNA vaccine combo aims to prevent lung cancer recurrence in High-Risk patients
Disease control Recruiting nowThis phase 3 trial tests whether a personalized mRNA cancer vaccine (intismeran) alone or combined with an immunotherapy drug (pembrolizumab) can prevent non-small cell lung cancer from coming back after complete surgical removal. About 876 people with high-risk stage I lung canc…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 20, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could a pill replace chemo for some breast cancers? major trial launches
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study compares two treatments for people with high-stage, estrogen-positive, HER2-negative breast cancer that has a low genetic risk of returning. One group gets standard hormone therapy plus a targeted pill (ribociclib), while the other gets chemotherapy first, then the sam…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 20, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Radiation boosts cancer drug in Tough-to-Treat myeloma
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether adding low-dose radiation to the drug elranatamab can better kill cancer cells in people with multiple myeloma that has come back or not responded to treatment and has spread outside the bone. About 34 adults will receive the combination. The goal is to s…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: M.D. Anderson Cancer Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 20, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Tiny implant aims to restore sight in eyes that resist standard AMD therapy
Disease control Recruiting nowResearchers are testing a new treatment called PAL-222 for people with neovascular age-related macular degeneration (AMD) whose disease has not responded to existing therapies. The study will enroll up to 10 adults aged 18 to 85 with this condition. Each participant will have a s…
Sponsor: PharmaBio Corporation • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 20, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New hope for rare kidney cancer: drug trial targets tough tumors
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a drug called sacituzumab tirumotecan in 20 people with a rare and aggressive kidney cancer (SMARCB1-deficient renal medullary carcinoma) that has worsened after at least one prior treatment. The goal is to see if the drug can shrink or control the cancer. Resear…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: M.D. Anderson Cancer Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 20, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Injectable hydrogel could ease back pain without surgery
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a hydrogel implant injected into damaged spinal discs to treat degenerative disc disease. About 225 adults with chronic low back pain will receive either the implant or standard care like physical therapy. The goal is to see if the implant safely improves pain an…
Sponsor: ReGelTec, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 20, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New cell therapy trial aims to tame stubborn autoimmune diseases
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-phase trial is testing an injection called GT719 in 10 adults with moderate to severe autoimmune diseases that haven't responded to other treatments. The main goal is to check safety and find the right dose. Researchers will also look for signs that the therapy might h…
Early phase 1 • Sponsor: Grit Biotechnology • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 20, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug aims to lighten heavy periods for bleeding disorder patients
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests an investigational drug called ALN-6400 in 24 women and teens with von Willebrand disease who have heavy menstrual bleeding. The goal is to see if the drug is safe and can reduce bleeding. Participants will receive multiple doses and be monitored for side effects…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Alnylam Pharmaceuticals • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 20, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Texts and wearables team up to help latinos quit smoking and get moving
Disease control Recruiting nowResearchers are testing Actívatexto, a mobile program that combines text messages, wearable activity trackers, and nicotine replacement therapy. The trial enrolls Latino adults who smoke at least three days a week, want to quit in the next month, and currently get less than the r…
Sponsor: University of Rochester • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 20, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Caffeine boost may shield preterm Babies' kidneys
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether giving extra caffeine to very premature babies (born before 30 weeks) can improve kidney oxygen levels and reduce kidney injury. About 114 babies already receiving standard caffeine will get either an extra dose or a placebo. Researchers will monitor kidn…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: University of Wisconsin, Madison • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 20, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New trial aims to improve radiation for large brain tumors
Disease control Recruiting nowThis phase 2 trial compares two standard radiation approaches for people with large brain metastases (tumors that spread from other cancers). One method gives two radiation doses a month apart; the other gives three daily doses. The study will track tumor control, side effects, a…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Medical University of South Carolina • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 20, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New antiviral pill aims to keep High-Risk COVID patients out of hospital
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether the antiviral drug molnupiravir can prevent severe illness from COVID-19 in adults at high risk. About 3,000 non-hospitalized participants will take either molnupiravir or a placebo for 5 days. The main goal is to see if the drug reduces hospitalizations,…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 20, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New combo aims for deeper remission in older leukemia patients
Disease control Recruiting nowThis phase II trial tests whether adding gilteritinib to the usual two-drug therapy (azacitidine and venetoclax) can help older or frail adults with a specific type of acute myeloid leukemia (FLT3-mutated) achieve deeper remission. About 147 participants will be randomly assigned…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 20, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can hormone patches and pills help teens with ovarian failure?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study looks at how hormone replacement therapy (HRT) affects adolescents aged 11-19 with premature ovarian insufficiency (POI), a condition where ovaries stop working before age 40. Participants receive estrogen patches and progesterone pills over 2 years, with regular check…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development (NICHD) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 20, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a COPD inhaler also help your heart?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a triple-combination inhaler (budesonide, glycopyrronium, and formoterol) against a placebo in 56 people with COPD and lung hyperinflation. The goal is to see if the inhaler improves both lung function and heart function, measured by MRI. Participants will receiv…
Phase 4 • Sponsor: AstraZeneca • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 20, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New antibody combo shows promise in early cancer trial
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-phase trial is testing an experimental drug called BI-1808, alone or with the immunotherapy pembrolizumab (Keytruda), in people with advanced cancers like ovarian cancer, T-cell lymphoma, and melanoma. The main goals are to check safety, find the best dose, and see how…
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: BioInvent International AB • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 20, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug TAK-360 tested for Long-Term safety in sleep disorders
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study looks at the long-term safety and tolerability of the drug TAK-360 in people with narcolepsy (type 1 or 2) or idiopathic hypersomnia — conditions that cause severe daytime sleepiness. Participants who completed a previous TAK-360 study can join and will continue taking…
Phase 2/3 • Sponsor: Takeda • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 20, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can WhatsApp alerts tame blood sugar swings in kids with type 1 diabetes?
Disease control Recruiting nowResearchers at Sheba Medical Center are studying a tele-diabetes remote monitoring system for children and teens with type 1 diabetes. The system analyzes real-time glucose data from continuous monitors and sends automated WhatsApp alerts when it detects high or low patterns. The…
Sponsor: Sheba Medical Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 20, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Targeted therapy boost for aggressive uterine cancer under study
Disease control Recruiting nowThis phase 3 trial tests whether adding targeted drugs (trastuzumab and pertuzumab) to standard chemotherapy can better shrink tumors in people with HER2-positive endometrial cancer. The study plans to enroll 360 participants with various stages of the disease. However, the trial…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 20, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Triple-Drug cocktail targets kidney cancer brain metastases
Disease control Recruiting nowThis phase 2 trial is testing whether a combination of three drugs—nivolumab, ipilimumab, and cabozantinib—can help people with kidney cancer that has spread to the brain. The study will enroll 20 participants who have not had prior treatment for their brain metastases. The main …
Phase 2 • Sponsor: M.D. Anderson Cancer Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 20, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New Immune-Targeting drug surovatamig enters first human tests for arthritis and lupus
Disease control Recruiting nowThis Phase 1 trial tests surovatamig, a bispecific T-cell engager, in 48 adults with rheumatoid arthritis or systemic lupus erythematosus. The study gives the drug as injections in increasing doses to check safety, side effects, and how the body processes it. It is too early to k…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: AstraZeneca • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 20, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New weekly shot aims to stop liver disease from getting worse
Disease control Recruiting nowThis Phase 3 trial tests whether survodutide, a weekly injection, can improve liver outcomes in 1590 adults with NASH or MASH cirrhosis. Participants are randomly assigned to receive survodutide or a placebo, along with diet and exercise counseling. The study will track serious l…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: Boehringer Ingelheim • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 20, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New stent aims to ease dangerous liver complications
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tracks 152 adults with cirrhosis who receive a special stent to treat complications like fluid buildup in the belly or bleeding from enlarged veins. The stent creates a new blood-flow path in the liver. Researchers will monitor how well it works and its safety over 2 y…
Sponsor: W.L.Gore & Associates • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 20, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a daily nail film clear stubborn toenail fungus?
Disease control Recruiting nowResearchers are testing a topical filmogel device called URGO MICKAEL on mild to moderate toenail fungus. About 54 adults with one or two damaged big toenails apply the device daily for up to six months. The study measures whether fungal cultures from the treated nail turn negati…
Sponsor: CEN Biotech • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 20, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug trial aims to improve lung function in fibrosis patients
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a new medicine called BI 765423 in 71 adults with idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF), a lung disease that causes scarring and breathing problems. Participants receive either the drug or a placebo by infusion every four weeks for about 3 months. The main goal is …
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Boehringer Ingelheim • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 20, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New injection aims to tackle Alzheimer's at its roots
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a new drug called ARO-MAPT-SC in healthy people and those with early Alzheimer's. The goal is to check if it is safe and how the body processes it. Participants receive either the drug or a placebo by injection under the skin. The trial is still in early stages, …
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: Arrowhead Pharmaceuticals • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 20, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug trial targets rare, aggressive cancer subtype
Disease control Recruiting nowThis phase II trial is testing a drug called puxitatug samrotecan (AZD8205) in 28 adults with an aggressive form of adenoid cystic carcinoma that has spread or come back. The study aims to see if the drug is safe and effective for this specific cancer subtype. Participants will r…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: M.D. Anderson Cancer Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 20, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could a targeted drug boost chemo success in leukemia?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis phase II trial is testing whether adding the drug venetoclax to standard chemotherapy can improve remission rates in younger patients with intermediate-risk acute myeloid leukemia (AML). About 153 participants will receive either standard chemo or a combination with venetocl…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 20, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug cocktail aims to outsmart recurrent glioblastoma
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether adding the drug selinexor to standard chemotherapy (temozolomide) can better control recurrent glioblastoma, an aggressive brain cancer. About 97 adults whose tumor has returned after initial treatment will receive either the combo or chemotherapy alone. …
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 20, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New study to track gene Therapy's Real-World impact on spinal muscular atrophy
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study will follow 36 people with spinal muscular atrophy (SMA) who receive a gene therapy called onasemnogene abeparvovec (ITVISMA) injected into the spinal fluid. The goal is to see how well it works and how safe it is in everyday medical practice. Participants must be at l…
Phase 4 • Sponsor: Novartis Pharmaceuticals • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 20, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a single inhaler outperform adding extra medications for asthma?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study looks at whether switching from a rescue inhaler (albuterol) to a combination inhaler (albuterol/budesonide) is better at preventing severe asthma attacks than adding another daily controller medication while keeping albuterol. Researchers will analyze health records f…
Sponsor: AstraZeneca • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 20, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New pill could transform leukemia treatment, phase 3 trial begins
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a new oral drug, QTX-2101, combined with standard ATRA therapy for adults newly diagnosed with a low-risk form of acute promyelocytic leukemia (APL). The goal is to see if the oral capsule works as well as the current intravenous treatment. About 150 participants…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: Quetzal Therapeutics • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 20, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New pill targets Hard-to-Treat cancers with RAS mutations
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests an experimental oral drug, BPI-572270, in 120 adults with advanced solid tumors (lung, colorectal, or pancreatic cancer) that have specific RAS gene mutations. The trial has two phases: first to find a safe dose and check for side effects, then to see if the drug…
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: Betta Pharmaceuticals Co., Ltd. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 20, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New hope for HIV patients with blood cancer: safer bone marrow transplants on the horizon?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether a combination of three drugs (cyclophosphamide, bortezomib, and maraviroc) can safely prevent graft-versus-host disease after a half-matched bone marrow transplant in people living with HIV who also have a blood cancer. The trial involves 265 participants…
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 20, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New hope for leukemia patients: olverembatinib trial launches
Disease control Recruiting nowThis phase 2 trial tests whether the drug olverembatinib can safely control chronic myeloid leukemia (CML) in people who are newly diagnosed. About 50 adults will take the drug by mouth. Researchers will track side effects and how well the drug works. The study is currently recru…
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 aims to stop kidney transplant rejection without antibodies
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a drug called felzartamab in people who received a kidney transplant and later developed microvascular inflammation (MVI), a type of injury to small blood vessels in the new kidney that can lead to serious problems. The trial includes 81 participants who will rec…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Biogen • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 20, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New ultrasound technique aims to save limbs in artery disease patients
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether using a tiny ultrasound camera inside the leg arteries during a procedure to open blockages can prevent major problems like amputation or the artery narrowing again. About 772 adults with severe peripheral artery disease (chronic limb-threatening ischemia…
Sponsor: Hamilton Health Sciences Corporation • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 20, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug cocktail aims to outsmart advanced cancers
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-phase trial is testing whether combining the drug talazoparib with one of three other drugs (palbociclib, axitinib, or crizotinib) can safely help control advanced solid tumors that have spread. Talazoparib blocks cancer cells from repairing their DNA, while the other …
Phase 1 • Sponsor: M.D. Anderson Cancer Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 20, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could a diabetes drug boost chemo for tough cancers?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-phase trial will test whether adding semaglutide (a GLP-1 drug used for diabetes and weight loss) to standard chemotherapy is safe and tolerable for people with metastatic pancreatic, colorectal, or liver cancer. About 30 participants will receive weekly semaglutide in…
Early phase 1 • Sponsor: University of Arizona • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 20, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can doctors watch brain metastases instead of zapping them?
Disease control Recruiting nowResearchers at the University of California, Irvine are testing whether patients with brain metastases can safely skip immediate surgery or radiation and instead have their tumors monitored with regular imaging, cognitive tests, and quality-of-life questionnaires. All participant…
Sponsor: University of California, Irvine • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 20, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New eye drug aims to restore vision in Diabetes-Related swelling
Disease control Recruiting nowThis phase 3 trial tests whether an experimental drug called MK-8748 can treat diabetic macular edema (DME), a condition where fluid builds up in the retina and blurs vision. About 960 adults with DME will receive either MK-8748 or the standard treatment aflibercept via eye injec…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 20, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Boosting transplants with donor immune cells to fight blood cancer relapse
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether giving donor white blood cells (lymphocytes) soon after a stem cell transplant can lower the chance of cancer returning in people with high-risk blood cancers like leukemia or lymphoma. Participants receive chemotherapy, a stem cell transplant, and then a…
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 20, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New hope for Tough-to-Treat colorectal cancer: phase 3 trial launches
Disease control Recruiting nowThis Phase 3 study tests a new drug, telisotuzumab adizutecan, combined with bevacizumab, against the standard treatment (LONSURF plus bevacizumab) in 700 adults with advanced colorectal cancer that has stopped responding to prior therapies. The goal is to see if the new combo sh…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: AbbVie • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 20, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New pill for duchenne MD enters Mid-Stage trial in young boys
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests an oral drug called SAT-3247 in 51 boys aged 7 to 10 with Duchenne muscular dystrophy who can still walk. The goal is to find the best dose, check safety, and see if it helps muscle strength. Participants take the drug or a placebo for 12 weeks, and all continue …
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Satellos Bioscience, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 20, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New bispecific antibody D3L-002 enters first human trial for Hard-to-Treat cancers
Disease control Recruiting nowThis Phase 1 trial tests D3L-002, a new drug that targets two immune checkpoints (TIGIT and PVRIG) to help the immune system fight cancer. It is for 24 adults with advanced solid tumors that have not responded to standard treatments. The main goals are to check safety, find the r…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: D3 Bio (Wuxi) Co., Ltd • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 20, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New blood test and treatment could stop hidden malaria from coming back
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a new way to find and treat a type of malaria (P. vivax) that can hide in the liver and come back months later. Researchers will use a simple blood test to find people who have been infected recently, then give them a treatment to clear the hidden parasites. The …
Phase 3 • Sponsor: London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 20, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New injection aims to stabilize platelets in chronic ITP patients
Disease control Recruiting nowThis Phase 3 trial tests whether mezagitamab, given as a shot under the skin, can safely keep platelet counts stable in adults with chronic ITP. ITP is a condition where the immune system destroys platelets, leading to easy bruising and bleeding. The study will compare mezagitama…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: Takeda • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 20, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could a common arthritis drug tame a rare, fatal blood vessel disease?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether baricitinib, a drug already approved for arthritis, can help people with Kohlmeier-Degos (KD) disease that affects the brain and spine. KD causes inflammation and blood clots that damage small blood vessels, and there is currently no treatment. The trial …
Phase 2 • Sponsor: National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 20, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New cocktail of 5 drugs targets tough leukemia
Disease control Recruiting nowThis phase 2 trial is testing a combination of five drugs (fludarabine, cytarabine, filgrastim-sndz, gemtuzumab ozogamicin, and idarubicin) in 270 people with newly diagnosed acute myeloid leukemia or high-risk myelodysplastic syndrome that have specific genetic changes. The goal…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: M.D. Anderson Cancer Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 20, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New combo therapy aims to tame kidney disease
Disease control Recruiting nowThis Phase 2 trial tests whether adding belimumab to standard rituximab treatment helps more people with primary membranous nephropathy achieve remission. The study enrolls 58 adults with confirmed disease. Belimumab targets new immune cells, while rituximab depletes existing one…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 20, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New hope for Hard-to-Treat lung cancer? osimertinib trial launches
Disease control Recruiting nowThis phase II trial is testing the drug osimertinib in 46 people with advanced non-small cell lung cancer that has a specific genetic change (EGFR exon 20 insertion). The goal is to see if the drug can shrink tumors or slow the cancer's growth. Participants will take osimertinib …
Phase 2 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 20, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New device aims to stop strokes in High-Risk heart patients
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests if a catheter-based device that closes a small pouch in the heart (left atrial appendage) can prevent strokes or blood clots in people with atrial fibrillation who are already taking blood thinners. About 4000 participants at high risk of stroke will be enrolled.…
Sponsor: Hamilton Health Sciences Corporation • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 20, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Heart fix combo: ablation plus exercise may boost oxygen in stiff heart failure
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study looks at whether combining a heart procedure called ablation with a 12-week home exercise program can improve how well the body uses oxygen in people with a type of heart failure (HFpEF) and a common heart rhythm problem (atrial fibrillation). About 40 participants wil…
Sponsor: Technical University of Munich • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 20, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New lung cancer drug ivonescimab takes on pembrolizumab in major trial
Disease control Recruiting nowThis phase 3 study compares ivonescimab, an experimental immunotherapy, to the standard drug pembrolizumab in 780 people with advanced non-small cell lung cancer that has high PD-L1 levels. Participants receive one of the two drugs as their first treatment. The study measures how…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: Summit Therapeutics • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 20, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New pill plus chemo aims to tackle tough pancreatic cancer
Disease control Recruiting nowThis Phase 3 trial tests whether adding an experimental oral drug called atebimetinib to a modified chemotherapy regimen helps people with metastatic pancreatic cancer live longer. About 510 adults who have not had prior treatment will receive either the new combination or standa…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: Immuneering Corporation • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 20, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New pill hopes to slow rare brain disease in kids
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests an oral drug called nizubaglustat in children and teens aged 4 and older with Niemann-Pick type C disease, a rare genetic disorder that affects movement and thinking. Participants will take the drug or a placebo for 18 months to see if it slows the disease and im…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: Azafaros B.V. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 20, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New hope for tough colorectal cancer: experimental drug combo enters human testing
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-phase trial is testing whether adding an experimental drug called ZEN003694 to two approved cancer drugs (cetuximab and encorafenib) can help patients with a specific type of advanced colorectal cancer that has not responded to prior treatments. The study involves 30 a…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 20, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Lupus drug may shield heart and arteries
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether anifrolumab, a drug that blocks certain immune signals, can improve blood vessel function and reduce inflammation in people with lupus. About 45 adults with lupus will receive either the drug or a placebo over 8 months. Researchers will measure changes in…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases (NIAMS) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 20, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug combo targets tough prostate cancer
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study is testing a new drug called ADI-PEG20, which breaks down arginine (a nutrient cancer cells need), together with two chemotherapy drugs (carboplatin and cabazitaxel) in men with aggressive variant prostate cancer. The goal is to find the safest dose and check for side …
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: M.D. Anderson Cancer Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 20, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Experimental cell therapy takes on tough leukemia
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-phase trial tests a new treatment called TSLPR-CART for adults with B-cell acute lymphoblastic leukemia (B-ALL) that has come back or not responded to treatment. The therapy uses a patient's own immune cells, modified in a lab to target a protein called TSLPR found on …
Phase 1 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 20, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New hope for blood disorder patients: Long-Term safety check for etavopivat
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study looks at the long-term safety and effectiveness of etavopivat, an experimental medicine for sickle cell disease and thalassemia. It involves 480 adults, adolescents, and children who have already benefited from etavopivat in a previous study. Participants will continue…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: Novo Nordisk A/S • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 20, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New study tests Long-Term safety of Cholesterol-Lowering injection for kids
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study looks at the long-term safety of inclisiran, a cholesterol-lowering injection, in children with a genetic condition that causes very high cholesterol. About 195 kids who completed earlier inclisiran studies will receive the drug for an extended period. Researchers will…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: Novartis Pharmaceuticals • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 20, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a compound in grapes help Parkinson's? new trial launches
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-phase trial will test whether a special form of resveratrol (JOTROL) is safe and tolerable for people with Parkinson's disease. About 30 participants will receive either a low dose, high dose, or placebo daily for three months. The study will also measure how the drug …
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Georgetown University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 20, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New combo therapy aims to boost remission in IDH2-Mutated AML
Disease control Recruiting nowThis phase II trial tests whether adding enasidenib to standard ASTX727 and venetoclax improves remission rates in older adults (or younger unfit patients) with newly diagnosed IDH2-mutated acute myeloid leukemia (AML). About 93 participants will be randomly assigned to receive e…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 20, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a structured care plan keep NMOSD relapses at bay?
Disease control Recruiting nowResearchers at Huashan Hospital are studying a practical management model for Chinese patients with neuromyelitis optica spectrum disorder (NMOSD) who receive satralizumab. The study follows about 100 patients aged 12 and older who test positive for AQP4 antibodies and have had r…
Sponsor: Huashan Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 20, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New combo therapy aims to boost survival in hodgkin lymphoma
Disease control Recruiting nowThis phase 3 trial is testing whether adding immunotherapy drugs (brentuximab vedotin and nivolumab) to standard chemotherapy (with or without radiation) improves survival for people aged 5 to 60 with newly diagnosed stage I or II classical Hodgkin lymphoma. About 1,875 participa…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 20, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New hope for aggressive brain cancer? early trial of ERAS-801 begins
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-phase trial tests the safety of a drug called ERAS-801 in 10 adults with recurrent glioblastoma, a fast-growing brain cancer. The drug targets a protein called EGFR that is overactive in many of these tumors. Researchers will also check if the drug affects tumor activi…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Jonsson Comprehensive Cancer Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 20, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New hope for rare blood cancers: first human trial of PRT12396 begins
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-stage study tests a new drug, PRT12396, in about 100 people with polycythemia vera or myelofibrosis—rare blood cancers. The main goals are to find a safe dose and check for side effects. Researchers will also look for signs that the drug controls the disease, but this …
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Prelude Therapeutics Incorporated • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 20, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New hope for tough prostate cancer: BNT324 takes on chemo
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a new drug called BNT324 against standard chemotherapy (docetaxel) in men with metastatic castration-resistant prostate cancer that has progressed after hormone therapy. The goal is to see if BNT324 helps patients live longer without their cancer worsening. About…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: BioNTech SE • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 20, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New antibody AU-007 enters human trials for Hard-to-Treat cancers
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a new drug called AU-007 in people with advanced solid tumors that have spread or cannot be removed by surgery. The drug is designed to help the immune system fight cancer. About 159 participants will receive AU-007 alone or with other medicines to find the safes…
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: Aulos Bioscience, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 20, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New hope for kids with rare blood disorders: benralizumab trial launches
Disease control Recruiting nowThis Phase 3 trial tests the drug benralizumab (Fasenra) in children aged 6 to 17 with two rare eosinophilic diseases: EGPA and HES. The study aims to see if the drug is safe, how it works in the body, and whether it can help control the disease. Fourteen children will receive in…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: AstraZeneca • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 20, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could a simple sugar powder help save kidneys? new trial underway for FSGS
Disease control Recruiting nowThis phase 2 trial tests an oral drug called ManNAc in 30 adults with primary focal segmental glomerulosclerosis (FSGS), a kidney disease that causes scarring and protein loss. Participants take ManNAc powder dissolved in water twice daily for 14 weeks. The study aims to see if t…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 20, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug aims to supercharge immune system against prostate cancer
Disease control Recruiting nowThis phase II trial tests whether adding an experimental drug called PDS01ADC to standard radiation and hormone therapy can help the immune system fight prostate cancer. About 65 men with high- or intermediate-risk prostate cancer that hasn't spread will take part. Some will get …
Phase 2 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 20, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug cocktail takes on rare adrenal cancer
Disease control Recruiting nowThis phase II trial tests whether adding the immunotherapy cemiplimab to the targeted drug cabozantinib works better than cabozantinib alone for advanced adrenocortical cancer. About 48 adolescents and adults whose cancer has spread or cannot be removed will take part. The study …
Phase 2 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 20, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Robots take on tricuspid valve repair in tiny early trial
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early study tests a robotic catheter system to replace the tricuspid valve in 10 patients with severe leakage (regurgitation) who are too high-risk for open surgery. The robot aims to improve precision and safety while reducing radiation exposure for doctors. The main goal i…
Sponsor: Prince of Wales Hospital, Shatin, Hong Kong • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 20, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug combo aims to ease muscle weakness in myasthenia gravis
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether adding empasiprubart to the existing drug efgartigimod can improve symptoms and daily function in people with generalized myasthenia gravis who still have symptoms on efgartigimod alone. About 70 participants will receive both drugs intravenously. The mai…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: argenx • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 20, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a new injection help shed pounds? a trial investigates
Disease control Recruiting nowThis clinical trial is testing an experimental drug called ABBV-295 to see if it can help adults with obesity or overweight lose weight. The study will compare different doses of the drug against a placebo (a dummy injection) to measure its effect on body weight over 32 weeks. Pa…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: AbbVie • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 20, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can daily adaptive radiotherapy spare healthy tissue in prostate cancer?
Disease control Recruiting nowResearchers are testing whether daily adaptive radiotherapy, which adjusts the radiation plan to each day's anatomy, causes fewer bladder and bowel side effects than standard radiotherapy in people with intermediate or high risk localized prostate cancer. The trial also compares …
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Scott Tyldesley • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 20, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New cocktail aims to tame tough lymphoma
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a combination of four drugs (mosunetuzumab, polatuzumab, tafasitamab, and lenalidomide) in people with relapsed B-cell non-Hodgkin lymphoma. The goal is to see if this mix can shrink tumors or stop the cancer from growing. About 36 adults who have already tried o…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: M.D. Anderson Cancer Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 20, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New implant aims to quiet bladder urgency for years
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study is checking how well the Altaviva™ device works over five years for people with sudden, strong urges to urinate (urge incontinence). The device sends mild electrical pulses to a nerve in the ankle to calm bladder signals. Researchers will track 256 adults to see if at …
Sponsor: MedtronicNeuro • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 20, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug shows promise in slowing spread of aggressive prostate cancer
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether adding the drug saruparib to standard radiation and hormone therapy can delay the spread of cancer in 700 men with high-risk prostate cancer that has a BRCA gene mutation. Participants will receive either saruparib or a placebo alongside their usual treat…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: AstraZeneca • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 20, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a nurse and a neighbor help tame chronic disease?
Disease control Recruiting nowResearchers at the University of South Carolina are testing a program that pairs nurses with community health workers to coach adults who have chronic conditions like diabetes, high blood pressure, heart disease, kidney disease, or a prior stroke. Each patient joins with a carepa…
Sponsor: University of South Carolina • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 20, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Radiation boost may tame untreatable kidney cancer
Disease control Recruiting nowThis phase II trial tests whether adding precise, high-dose radiation (SABR) to the main kidney tumor improves outcomes for people with metastatic kidney cancer that cannot be surgically removed. Participants receive standard immunotherapy drugs (avelumab, axitinib, or cabozantin…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: NRG Oncology • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 20, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New combo therapy aims to tackle rare nasal cancer
Disease control Recruiting nowThis phase 2 trial tests whether adding the immunotherapy drug pembrolizumab to standard chemotherapy can shrink advanced squamous cell cancers of the nasal cavity and sinuses better than chemotherapy alone. About 35 adults with newly diagnosed, untreated stage II to IVb disease …
Phase 2 • Sponsor: M.D. Anderson Cancer Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 20, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could a simple head tilt save stroke Patients' brains?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study is testing whether placing stroke patients in a head-down position (Trendelenburg) before a clot-removal procedure can improve their recovery. Researchers will enroll 210 adults with a severe stroke caused by a large blocked artery. The goal is to see if this simple po…
Sponsor: General Hospital of Shenyang Military Region • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 20, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug combo targets Hard-to-Treat cancers with genetic weakness
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-stage trial is testing a new drug called IDE892, alone or with another drug (IDE397), in people with advanced solid tumors that have a specific genetic deletion (MTAP). The study aims to find safe doses and see if the drugs shrink tumors. It includes 260 adults with ca…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: IDEAYA Biosciences • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 20, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can donated immune cells calm the cytokine storm?
Disease control Recruiting nowResearchers are testing whether regulatory T cells taken from donated thymus tissue can control the dangerous immune overreaction that occurs in severe COVID-19 and acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS). The trial enrolls adults aged 18 to 65 who are hospitalized with acute …
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: Hospital General Universitario Gregorio Marañon • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 20, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug aims to help kidney patients fight acid and stay strong
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a drug called veverimer in 150 adults with moderate-to-severe chronic kidney disease (CKD) and a condition called metabolic acidosis, where acid builds up in the blood. The goal is to see if the drug can raise blood bicarbonate levels and improve physical functio…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: Renibus Therapeutics, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 20, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug DS3610a enters first human tests for Hard-to-Treat cancers
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-stage trial is testing a new drug called DS3610a in about 70 adults with advanced or metastatic solid tumors that have not responded to standard treatments. The main goals are to check the drug's safety, find the right dose, and see if it can help control the cancer. P…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Daiichi Sankyo • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 20, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New antibody combo takes on Hard-to-Treat myeloma
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a new antibody drug called HuL001, given together with two standard myeloma drugs (lenalidomide and dexamethasone), in 21 adults whose multiple myeloma has returned or stopped responding to prior treatments. The goal is to see if the combination is safe and can s…
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: HuniLife Biotechnology, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 20, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New radiation approach before surgery for rare adrenal cancer
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-phase trial tests giving radiation therapy before surgery to people whose adrenal cancer has come back. The goal is to find a safe radiation dose and see if it helps shrink tumors before removal. About 32 adults with resectable recurrent ACC will receive daily radiatio…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 20, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Which SGLT2 inhibitor wins? trial pits empagliflozin against dapagliflozin
Disease control Recruiting nowResearchers compare empagliflozin and dapagliflozin, two similar diabetes drugs, to see which works better at preventing death, heart problems, and kidney damage in adults with type 2 diabetes, heart failure, or chronic kidney disease. The trial uses electronic health records to …
Phase 4 • Sponsor: Herlev and Gentofte Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 20, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could a Rose-Scented oil replace standard fillings in Kids' cavities?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study looks at whether an essential oil from Pelargonium graveolens (a type of geranium) can be used to treat deep cavities in children's baby teeth. The goal is to see if it works as well as current materials to relieve pain and prevent infection. Thirty children will recei…
Sponsor: Tanta University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 20, 2026 00:00 UTC
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One-Shot hope for blinding eye disease? new trial underway
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a single injection into the eye of a new drug (SAR446597) for people with geographic atrophy, a progressive form of age-related macular degeneration that causes vision loss. About 104 participants aged 60 and older will be followed for 2 years, with an optional 3…
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: Sanofi • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 20, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New eye drug tiespectus takes on aflibercept in major wet AMD trial
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a new medicine called tiespectus (EYE201) for wet age-related macular degeneration, a leading cause of vision loss. About 960 people will receive either tiespectus or the standard treatment aflibercept via eye injections. The goal is to see if tiespectus can impr…
Phase 2/3 • Sponsor: EyeBiotech Ltd. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 20, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could a daily pill replace needles for hemophilia a?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests an experimental oral medicine called Inno8 in 30 adults with hemophilia A. The goal is to see if it is safe and how the body processes it. Participants will take multiple doses over about 11 weeks. If successful, Inno8 could offer a more convenient way to control…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Novo Nordisk A/S • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 20, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug aims to cut blood transfusions for MDS patients
Disease control Recruiting nowThis Phase 3 trial compares elritercept to epoetin alfa in 300 adults with low- to intermediate-risk myelodysplastic syndromes (MDS) who need red blood cell transfusions. The main goal is to see if elritercept can help patients go without transfusions for at least 12 weeks while …
Phase 3 • Sponsor: Takeda • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 20, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New pill targets Hard-to-Treat cancers in early trial
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-stage study is testing an experimental oral drug, VVD-133214, in people with advanced solid tumors that have specific genetic features (MSI or dMMR). The drug works by blocking a protein that helps these cancers grow. The study will check safety and how well the drug w…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Vividion Therapeutics, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 20, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New pill aims to cut dangerous lung Flare-Ups in bronchiectasis
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a daily pill called BI 1291583 (Verducatib) in 1755 adults and teens with bronchiectasis, a lung condition causing frequent infections and coughing. Participants take either the drug or a placebo for up to 76 weeks. The main goal is to see if the drug reduces the…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: Boehringer Ingelheim • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 20, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Targeted pill takes on rare skull base cancers
Disease control Recruiting nowThis phase 2 trial tests enasidenib, a daily pill that targets the IDH2 gene mutation, in 40 adults with rare cancers of the nasal cavity or skull base that have spread or come back. Participants take the drug once daily in 28-day cycles, and researchers will track how long the c…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 20, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Sleep pill may shield brain from Alzheimer's damage
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether the insomnia medication lemborexant (Dayvigo) can lower blood markers of brain damage in adults aged 40–65 with insomnia. Twenty participants will take the drug or a placebo for two weeks each, then have their blood tested for proteins linked to Alzheimer…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Woolcock Institute of Medical Research • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 20, 2026 00:00 UTC
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A temporary wire that keeps hearts beating on cue
Disease control Recruiting nowResearchers are studying the SPIKE FLOW endocardial lead, a temporary wire placed inside the heart to keep it beating during surgery or while doctors check a slow heart rhythm. The study enrolls 131 adults who need short-term cardiac pacing. Doctors implant the lead, measure how …
Sponsor: FIAB SpA • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 20, 2026 00:00 UTC
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CRISPR therapy takes aim at stubborn high cholesterol in first human trial
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-stage trial tests a new CRISPR-based treatment called CTX310 for people with severe cholesterol and triglyceride problems that don't improve with standard therapies. The treatment uses a tiny fat bubble to deliver gene-editing tools that turn off a gene linked to high …
Phase 1 • Sponsor: CRISPR Therapeutics AG • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 20, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New hope for rare blood cancers: pacritinib trial opens for teens and adults
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests an oral drug called pacritinib in people aged 12 and older with myelodysplastic syndromes (MDS) or related blood cancers (MDS/MPN). The goal is to find the best dose and see if it can shrink or control the disease. Participants take capsules twice daily for up to…
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 20, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a flexible dosing schedule improve esophageal cancer treatment?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis phase 2 trial is testing whether giving the immunotherapy drug tislelizumab every 2 weeks or every 4 weeks, alongside standard chemotherapy, is safe and effective for Japanese patients with advanced esophageal cancer that cannot be removed by surgery. The study aims to find …
Phase 2 • Sponsor: BeOne Medicines • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 20, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could detoxing metals boost chemo for leukemia?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-stage trial is testing whether two drugs that lower metal levels in the body can help people with acute myeloid leukemia (AML) or myelodysplastic syndrome (MDS) respond better to chemotherapy. The study will enroll 58 adults and aims to find the safest dose and check f…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: M.D. Anderson Cancer Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 20, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a cementless hip stem hold up in asian patients?
Disease control Recruiting nowResearchers at a Korean hospital are following 210 adults who receive a cementless total hip replacement using the collarless Actis femoral stem. The study focuses on Asian patients, who tend to be younger at surgery and more often need the operation because of lost blood supply …
Sponsor: Seoul National University Bundang Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 20, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New hope for advanced penile cancer: drug combo targets tough cases
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a new combination of two drugs (becotatug vedotin and pucotenlimab) in 20 adults with advanced penile cancer that has spread and is EGFR-positive. Participants must have failed or be unable to tolerate chemotherapy. The goal is to see if the treatment can shrink …
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Fudan University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 20, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Lung cancer vaccine trial aims to stop tumors from coming back
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether adding an experimental mRNA vaccine (V940) to the immunotherapy drug pembrolizumab (Keytruda) can keep lung cancer from returning after surgery. It includes 680 people with stage II to IIIB non-small cell lung cancer whose tumors did not fully respond to …
Phase 3 • Sponsor: Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 20, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could a simpler HIV pill protect moms and babies?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study will test a two-drug HIV pill (Dolutegravir/Lamivudine) in 210 pregnant women who have never taken HIV medication. The goal is to see if it controls the virus and prevents passing HIV to their babies. Participants will be compared to those on standard three-drug therap…
Phase 4 • Sponsor: Fundación Huésped • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 20, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Fish oil capsules could ease rare muscle disease
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether omega-3 fatty acid supplements from fish oil, combined with a healthy diet, can reduce disease activity in adults with dermatomyositis, a rare autoimmune disease causing muscle weakness and skin rashes. About 300 participants will take either fish oil cap…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences (NIEHS) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 20, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New cancer drug YL217 enters first human tests
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-phase study is testing an experimental drug called YL217 in 220 adults with advanced solid tumors that have not responded to standard treatments. The main goals are to check safety, find the best dose, and look for early signs that the drug can shrink tumors. Participa…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: MediLink Therapeutics (Suzhou) Co., Ltd. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 20, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a donor stem cell transplant fix broken immune systems?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether a stem cell transplant from a healthy donor can help people with severe primary immunodeficiencies. Participants aged 4 to 75 receive chemotherapy before the transplant to prepare their body. The goal is to see if the procedure is safe and can improve imm…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 20, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Triple threat: new combo aims to tackle Hard-to-Treat prostate cancer
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a new drug, AMO959, combined with a targeted radiation therapy (Pluvicto) and a hormone therapy in men with a specific type of advanced prostate cancer (PSMA-positive mCRPC) that has stopped responding to prior hormone treatment. The trial has two phases: first t…
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: Novartis Pharmaceuticals • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 20, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New blood thinners may be safer after heart surgery
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study compares newer blood thinners (DOACs) to the standard drug warfarin in patients who need anticoagulation after open-heart surgery. About 3500 adults with atrial fibrillation will be randomly assigned to receive either a DOAC or warfarin for 30 days. The main goal is to…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: Population Health Research Institute • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 20, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug combo aims to ease myasthenia gravis symptoms
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study is testing two drugs, efgartigimod and empasiprubart, given by IV, to see if they are safe and work well for people with myasthenia gravis (MG). The goal is to reduce side effects and improve quality of life. About 70 adults with MG are being recruited.
Sponsor: argenx • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 20, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Experimental drug aims to stop liver failure in MASH cirrhosis
Disease control Recruiting nowThis phase 3 study tests whether an experimental drug called efimosfermin alfa can prevent serious liver complications in adults with compensated cirrhosis due to MASH (metabolic dysfunction-associated steatohepatitis). Participants receive either the drug or a placebo as a shot …
Phase 3 • Sponsor: GlaxoSmithKline • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 20, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New combo pill aims to shrink spleens and ease symptoms in bone marrow cancer
Disease control Recruiting nowThis phase 3 trial tests whether adding pelabresib to the standard drug ruxolitinib works better than ruxolitinib alone for people with myelofibrosis, a type of bone marrow cancer. About 460 adults who have not taken JAK inhibitors before will receive either the combination or a …
Phase 3 • Sponsor: Novartis Pharmaceuticals • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 20, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New combo aims to stop early breast cancer in its tracks
Disease control Recruiting nowThis phase 3 trial is testing whether adding the targeted drug ribociclib to standard hormone therapy can help prevent invasive breast cancer from returning in people with HR+ HER2- early breast cancer. About 1,400 participants will receive the combination for up to 3 years. The …
Phase 3 • Sponsor: Novartis Pharmaceuticals • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 20, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug combo aims to halt blinding eye disease
Disease control Recruiting nowThis phase 3 trial tests two injectable drugs, pozelimab and cemdisiran, alone or together, to slow the growth of geographic atrophy—an advanced form of dry age-related macular degeneration that causes central vision loss. About 975 participants will receive either the drugs or a…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: Regeneron Pharmaceuticals • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 20, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New cell therapy GT719 targets tough blood cancers in early trial
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-phase trial is testing an experimental cell therapy called GT719 in 46 adults with relapsed or treatment-resistant B-cell lymphoma or leukemia that tests positive for CD19. The study aims to see if the treatment is safe and how well it works. Participants receive a sin…
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: Grit Biotechnology • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 20, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Which diuretic protects a new kidney best? a Head-to-Head trial puts furosemide and mannitol to the test
Disease control Recruiting nowThis trial compares two common diuretics—furosemide and mannitol—given during kidney transplant surgery to see which better prevents delayed graft function, a condition where the new kidney does not work right away and requires dialysis. The study enrolls adults receiving a decea…
Sponsor: London Health Sciences Centre Research Institute OR Lawson Research Institute of St. Joseph's • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 20, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Brain pacemaker trial aims to tame Parkinson's symptoms
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study follows 300 adults with Parkinson's disease, essential tremor, or dystonia who receive deep brain stimulation (DBS). DBS uses a device implanted in the chest to send electrical pulses to brain areas controlling movement. Researchers will track symptom severity, medicat…
Sponsor: National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 20, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a Gene-Silencing drug tame a rare heart disease?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis trial tests an investigational medicine called ATR 1072 in adults with PRKAG2 syndrome, a genetic condition that causes abnormal heart muscle thickening and rhythm problems. The drug is designed to reduce the activity of the faulty PRKAG2 gene. Researchers are evaluating its…
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: Atrium Therapeutics • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 20, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New hope for ALK lung cancer: first human trial of AQUA07 begins
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-stage trial tests a new oral drug called AQUA07, alone or with another drug (lorlatinib), in about 102 people with ALK-positive non-small cell lung cancer that has spread or cannot be removed. The main goals are to check safety, find the right dose, and see how the bod…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Chugai Pharmaceutical • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 20, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New heart catheter aims to tame Life-Threatening rhythm disorder
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a new device (Sphere-9 catheter and Affera system) to treat ventricular tachycardia, a fast, dangerous heart rhythm, in 260 adults who have had a heart attack. Participants must have had repeated episodes despite medication or a defibrillator. The goal is to see …
Sponsor: Medtronic Cardiac Ablation Solutions • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 20, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug mosunetuzumab takes on standard therapy in lymphoma trial
Disease control Recruiting nowThis phase 3 trial tests whether mosunetuzumab works better than rituximab for people with a slow-growing type of lymphoma that has not spread much. Both drugs are lab-made antibodies that help the immune system attack cancer cells. About 600 adults with low tumor burden follicul…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 20, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug combo aims to shrink HER2-Positive tumors
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether adding palbociclib to neratinib works better than neratinib alone for people with HER2-positive solid tumors (excluding breast cancer). Both drugs block signals that help cancer cells grow. The trial enrolls 70 adults with advanced or recurrent gynecologi…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 20, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Eye injection vs. surgery: which is better for diabetic retinopathy?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests two ways to treat proliferative diabetic retinopathy, a serious eye problem caused by diabetes. One group gets eye injections of faricimab plus laser treatment; the other gets vitrectomy surgery with laser. Researchers will track vision and how many extra treatme…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: Jaeb Center for Health Research • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 20, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug afimkibart tested for Long-Term arthritis control
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study is testing the long-term safety and effectiveness of a drug called afimkibart in people with moderate to severe rheumatoid arthritis. Participants have already taken afimkibart in a previous study and will continue taking it. The goal is to see if the drug remains safe…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Hoffmann-La Roche • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 20, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New daily pill could ease sickle cell pain for kids
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a once-daily pill called etavopivat in children (6 months to 18 years) with sickle cell disease. The main goals are to check safety and how the drug works in the body, and to see if it can raise hemoglobin levels and reduce painful crises. About 95 children will …
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Forma Therapeutics, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 20, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New combo therapy aims to stop High-Risk breast cancer from coming back
Disease control Recruiting nowThis phase III trial is testing whether adding the immunotherapy drug durvalumab to standard chemotherapy can prevent breast cancer from returning in people with a specific high-risk type of hormone receptor-positive, HER2-negative breast cancer. About 3,680 participants with sta…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 20, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Scientists train immune cells to hunt down mutated blood cancers
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-phase trial tests a personalized treatment for people with blood cancers like leukemia. Doctors take a patient's own T cells, modify them in the lab to recognize unique cancer mutations, and infuse them back after a short course of chemotherapy. The goal is to see if t…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 20, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could cutting back on IV fluids save lives in septic shock?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study is testing whether giving fewer non-essential fluids to adults with septic shock can improve outcomes. The trial will enroll 1,850 patients in intensive care, comparing a restrictive fluid strategy to usual care. The main goal is to see if this approach reduces deaths …
Sponsor: Region Skane • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 20, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a Twice-Yearly shot prevent heart attacks in Tough-to-Treat hypertension?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis phase 3 study is testing an injectable drug called zilebesiran in about 11,000 adults whose high blood pressure is not well controlled despite taking at least two standard medications. Participants also have heart disease or are at high risk for it. The goal is to see if add…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: Alnylam Pharmaceuticals • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 20, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New hope for Tough-to-Treat lymphoma: Two-Drug combo enters Mid-Stage trial
Disease control Recruiting nowThis Phase 2 trial is testing a new drug called MEN1703, both alone and combined with another drug called glofitamab, in 178 adults with aggressive B-cell non-Hodgkin lymphoma that has come back or not responded to at least two prior treatments. The study aims to see if the drugs…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Ryvu Therapeutics SA • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 20, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Second radiation after surgery or laser therapy shows promise for recurrent brain tumors
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study is for people whose brain metastases have returned after initial radiation. It combines either laser ablation or surgery with a second round of targeted radiation. The goal is to control the disease and monitor side effects in 155 participants.
Phase 2 • Sponsor: M.D. Anderson Cancer Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 20, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New hope for kidney patients: experimental drug takes on standard therapy
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a new drug, povetacicept, against a standard treatment (calcineurin inhibitor) in 176 adults with primary membranous nephropathy, a kidney disease that can lead to kidney failure. The goal is to see if the new drug can put the disease into remission more safely a…
Phase 2/3 • Sponsor: Vertex Pharmaceuticals Incorporated • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 20, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a new pill bring back skin color in vitiligo?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a drug called zasocitinib in adults with nonsegmental vitiligo, an autoimmune condition that causes white patches on the skin. About 200 participants will take either the drug or a placebo for up to a year. The main goal is to see if the drug can improve skin col…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Takeda • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 20, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Prison program aims to alert partners of HIV risk
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether a program that helps incarcerated men with HIV notify their sex and drug-use partners about possible HIV exposure can increase testing and treatment. Participants can choose to tell partners themselves or have a trained notifier do it anonymously. The goa…
Sponsor: University of Illinois at Chicago • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 20, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New hope for Tough-to-Treat leukemia: multiple drug cocktails tested
Disease control Recruiting nowThis phase II trial tests several experimental drug combinations against the standard treatment for high-risk acute myeloid leukemia (AML) in patients aged 59 or younger. The goal is to see if newer regimens, including venetoclax and liposome formulations, can better shrink cance…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 20, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Brain cancer breakthrough? GammaTile trial aims to boost survival
Disease control Recruiting nowThis Phase 3 trial tests whether adding a special radiation tile (GammaTile) during brain surgery improves survival for people with newly diagnosed glioblastoma, a fast-growing brain cancer. About 766 participants will be randomly assigned to standard treatment (surgery, radiatio…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: GT Medical Technologies, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 20, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New combo therapy aims to shrink lung tumors without chemo or surgery
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a drug called NBTXR3 given with radiation therapy for people with locally-advanced non-small cell lung cancer who cannot have chemotherapy or surgery. The goal is to see if the combination is safe and helps control the cancer. About 40 adults with stage I to III …
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: M.D. Anderson Cancer Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 20, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New hope for pancreatic cancer: targeted drug may delay return in BRCA patients
Disease control Recruiting nowThis phase II trial is testing whether the drug olaparib can help prevent pancreatic cancer from coming back in people who have already had surgery and chemotherapy and carry a BRCA1, BRCA2, or PALB2 mutation. Olaparib is a targeted therapy that blocks a repair enzyme cancer cell…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 19, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug combo aims to tackle Alzheimer's brain fog
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether a combination of two drugs, KarXT and KarX-EC, can improve cognitive impairment in people with mild to moderate Alzheimer's disease. About 586 participants will receive either the drug combo or a placebo. The trial measures changes in thinking, daily func…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: Bristol-Myers Squibb • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 19, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug combo aims to tackle bipolar depression and suicidal thoughts
Disease control Expanded accessThis study offers NRX-101, a combination of two drugs, to adults aged 18-65 with treatment-resistant bipolar depression and suicidal thoughts. Participants receive the medication from their own psychiatrist and undergo regular check-ins on mood, suicidal ideation, and side effect…
Sponsor: NeuroRx, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 19, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Keytruda's Long-Term safety under the microscope in massive cancer trial
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study is checking the long-term safety and effectiveness of the cancer drug pembrolizumab (Keytruda) in 3500 people with various solid tumors or blood cancers. Participants are moving from earlier Merck studies into this one, continuing their treatment or follow-up. The goal…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 19, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug targets Hard-to-Treat cancers with genetic weakness
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a new drug, TER-2013, in people with advanced solid tumors (like breast, ovarian, or lung cancer) that have specific genetic changes in the AKT/PI3K/PTEN pathway. The goal is to see if the drug is safe and can shrink tumors. About 205 participants will receive th…
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: Terremoto Biosciences Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 19, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug could replace standard infusions for nerve disorder
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a new medicine called empasiprubart against the standard treatment (IVIg) for people with chronic inflammatory demyelinating polyneuropathy (CIDP), a nerve disease that causes weakness and numbness. About 218 adults who have used IVIg before will receive either t…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: argenx • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 19, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New hope for advanced cancer: experimental drug targets Hard-to-Treat tumors
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-phase study is testing an experimental drug called 177Lu-IM-3050 in adults with advanced solid tumors that have not responded to standard treatments. The main goals are to check the drug's safety and find the best dose. About 105 participants will receive the drug to s…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Immunome, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 19, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Special lenses may curb worsening eyesight in children
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests two types of modified spectacle lenses designed to slow the progression of myopia (nearsightedness) in children aged 6 to 13. Over one year, researchers will measure changes in the back of the eye (choroid), eye length, and prescription strength. The goal is to s…
Sponsor: The Hong Kong Polytechnic University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 19, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could your own bone marrow cells save your hip from collapse?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether adding a patient's own concentrated bone marrow cells to a standard hip surgery (core decompression) can prevent the hip ball from collapsing and delay or avoid the need for a hip replacement. It includes 192 adults with early-stage osteonecrosis (before …
Sponsor: Johns Hopkins University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 19, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Two-Drug combo targets prostate cancer that outsmarts hormone therapy
Disease control Recruiting nowResearchers are testing a combination of two experimental drugs, JANX013 and JANX007, in men with metastatic castration-resistant prostate cancer, an advanced form that keeps growing despite hormone-lowering treatment. The Phase 1 trial gives both drugs by intravenous infusion to…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Janux Therapeutics • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 19, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New stroke drug enters final testing phase – could improve recovery
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a drug called sovateltide in 160 people who have had an ischemic stroke (a stroke caused by a blood clot). The goal is to see if the drug helps patients recover better and is safe. Participants receive either the drug or a placebo within 24 hours of their stroke,…
Phase 4 • Sponsor: Pharmazz, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 19, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a new drug ease the joint pain of psoriatic arthritis?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis trial tests an experimental drug called DDY391 in about 220 adults with moderate to severe psoriatic arthritis, a condition that causes joint pain, swelling, and skin patches. Researchers want to see whether DDY391 can reduce joint symptoms better than a placebo and at what …
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Novartis Pharmaceuticals • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 19, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New hope for kids with colitis: risankizumab trial launches
Disease control Recruiting nowThis phase 3 study tests the drug risankizumab in about 120 children aged 2 to 18 with moderate to severe ulcerative colitis. The trial has three parts: an initial 12-week IV treatment period, a 52-week maintenance phase where patients get one of two doses by injection, and a lon…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: AbbVie • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 19, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can peer navigators get preschoolers the mental health care they need?
Disease control Recruiting nowMany young children show signs of mental health problems, but few get evaluated or treated early. This study tests a program called NTRI-MH that trains peer family navigators to help caregivers of Head Start preschoolers find and engage with mental health services. Researchers wi…
Sponsor: Children's Hospital Medical Center, Cincinnati • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 19, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New hope for Tough-to-Treat blood cancers: NX-5948 trial opens
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests an experimental drug called NX-5948 in adults with chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL) or small lymphocytic lymphoma (SLL) that has come back or not responded to prior treatments, including BTK and BCL-2 inhibitors. The main goal is to see if the drug can shrink o…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Nurix Therapeutics, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 19, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a lung cancer drug work against other rare neuroendocrine tumors?
Disease control Recruiting nowResearchers are testing tarlatamab in people with advanced extrapulmonary small cell carcinoma or neuroendocrine carcinoma that has worsened after platinum-based chemotherapy. These rare cancers often carry high levels of a protein called DLL3, which tarlatamab targets by linking…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: National Taiwan University Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 19, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New antibody combo shows promise for Hard-to-Treat myeloma
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-phase trial is testing an experimental antibody called cevostamab, either alone or combined with other drugs (pomalidomide, daratumumab, and dexamethasone), in 126 people with multiple myeloma that has returned or stopped responding to treatment. The main goals are to …
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Genentech, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 19, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a blast of testosterone shrink hard-to-treat prostate cancer?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis trial investigates whether high doses of testosterone can shrink tumors in men with metastatic prostate cancer that no longer responds to standard hormone therapy and has mutations in DNA repair genes like ATM or CDK12. Participants receive monthly injections of high-dose te…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: VA Office of Research and Development • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 19, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New combo therapy aims to tackle breast cancer brain metastases
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study is testing whether combining a targeted drug (abemaciclib) with precise radiation (stereotactic radiosurgery) can better control brain tumors in people with a common type of breast cancer (HR+/HER2-). About 31 participants will receive both treatments along with hormon…
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: H. Lee Moffitt Cancer Center and Research Institute • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 19, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug hopes to halt liver damage in MASH patients
Disease control Recruiting nowThis phase 3 trial tests a drug called efimosfermin alfa in 1250 adults with MASH (a fatty liver disease) and moderate liver scarring. The main goal is to check safety and side effects. Participants will receive either the drug or a placebo, and researchers will monitor liver hea…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: GlaxoSmithKline • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 19, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Experimental drug combo aims to extend cancer control in lung cancer
Disease control Recruiting nowThis trial tests whether adding the experimental drug iadademstat to standard immunotherapy (atezolizumab or durvalumab) can help keep extensive-stage small cell lung cancer from growing. About 45 adults whose cancer responded to initial chemo-immunotherapy will receive the combi…
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 19, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Biomarker-Guided combo aims to outsmart tough cancers
Disease control Recruiting nowThis phase II trial is testing whether the combination of cabozantinib (a targeted therapy) and nivolumab (an immunotherapy) can shrink or stabilize advanced melanoma and head and neck cancers that have stopped responding to prior immunotherapy. Researchers are also checking if t…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 19, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Engineered immune cells take on muscle disease
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a one-time treatment called CABA-201, made from a patient's own immune cells, for people with active inflammatory muscle diseases like dermatomyositis. The therapy aims to reset the immune system by targeting and removing certain immune cells. Researchers will ch…
Phase 2/3 • Sponsor: Cabaletta Bio • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 19, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a home device slow dementia? pilot trial tests pulsed electromagnetic therapy
Disease control Recruiting nowResearchers are testing whether a home-use pulsed electromagnetic therapy device can slow cognitive decline in people with mild to moderate Alzheimer's disease, Lewy body dementia, or vascular dementia. About 48 participants will use the device three times a day for 15 minutes ov…
Sponsor: Herrick Medical LLC • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 19, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Promising new combo aims to beat aggressive leukemia
Disease control Recruiting nowThis phase 2 trial is testing a combination of blinatumomab (an immune-boosting drug) with dasatinib or imatinib (targeted pills) and standard chemotherapy for people with a specific type of leukemia called Philadelphia chromosome-positive or Philadelphia chromosome-like B-ALL. T…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 19, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a simple shot replace an IV for this aggressive lung cancer?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis phase 3 trial is testing whether tarlatamab, an immunotherapy drug, can be given as a quick injection under the skin instead of a slow intravenous drip for people with relapsed extensive-stage small cell lung cancer. The study will compare the two methods to see if the injec…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: Amgen • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 19, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New hope for kids with tough cancers: targeted radiation trial launches
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-stage trial tests a radioactive drug (Lu-177 edotreotide) in children aged 2 to 17 with cancers that have a specific marker (SSTR-positive). The goal is to find the right dose and check safety. About 20 children whose cancer has returned or not responded to prior treat…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: ITM Solucin GmbH • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 19, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New PET tracer could spot hidden fungal infections
Diagnosis Recruiting nowThis Phase 1 trial tests a new radioactive tracer called [18F]-Fluorocellobiose ([18F]FCB) for PET/CT scans. The goal is to see if it can help find invasive mold infections in the body. The study includes healthy volunteers and people with known fungal infections. Participants re…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: National Institutes of Health Clinical Center (CC) • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Sep 20, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Tiny magnetic seeds could guide surgeons to the right lymph node
Diagnosis Recruiting nowResearchers are testing whether a small implantable marker called Magseed, along with a handheld magnetic probe called Sentimag, can help surgeons locate and remove a specific axillary lymph node in breast cancer patients who have had chemotherapy before surgery. The study enroll…
Sponsor: Endomagnetics Ltd. • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Sep 20, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New blood test may take the guesswork out of shrimp allergy diagnosis in kids
Diagnosis Recruiting nowThis study will check if measuring IgE antibodies to two shrimp proteins (tropomyosin and hemocyanin) in the blood can accurately diagnose shrimp allergy in children. About 129 kids with suspected shrimp allergy will take part. They will have a food challenge, skin test, and bloo…
Sponsor: University of Medicine and Pharmacy at Ho Chi Minh City • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Sep 20, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New scan could spot hidden scarring in heart and lungs before It's too late
Diagnosis Recruiting nowThis study tests a new radioactive tracer called 18F-FAPI-74 that may help detect scar tissue (fibrosis) in the heart and lungs earlier than current methods. Researchers will compare this new PET/CT scan to standard imaging in 210 adults with conditions like lung disease or heart…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI) • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Sep 20, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can AI learn to spot endometriosis and fibroids on ultrasound?
Diagnosis Recruiting nowResearchers at Semmelweis University are building and testing artificial intelligence algorithms that read standardized transvaginal ultrasound images. The study includes women aged 18 to 45 who have suspected endometriosis or adenomyosis, a confirmed uterine mass scheduled for s…
Sponsor: Semmelweis University • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Sep 20, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Blowing away breast cancer: a breath test could spot the disease early
Diagnosis Recruiting nowThis study is testing whether a breath test can detect breast cancer in women aged 40 to 74. Researchers will collect breath samples from over 5,000 women before their standard biopsy or MRI and compare the chemical patterns between those found to have cancer and those who do not…
Sponsor: Breathe BioMedical Inc • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Sep 20, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a Brain-Tumor dye light up kidney cancer during surgery?
Diagnosis Recruiting nowResearchers are testing whether a drug called 5-aminolevulinic acid (5-ALA) can make kidney tumors glow under blue light during surgery. Adults with suspected kidney cancer take the drug by mouth before a partial nephrectomy, a procedure that removes part of the kidney. Surgeons …
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Henry Ford Health System • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Sep 20, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Blood, eye, and brain scans team up to spot Alzheimer's earlier
Diagnosis Recruiting nowResearchers are studying whether a combination of blood tests, retinal imaging, and brain scans can improve the detection and staging of Alzheimer's disease in Chinese adults. The study enrolls 300 people, including those with probable Alzheimer's dementia and those without. Part…
Sponsor: Chinese University of Hong Kong • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Sep 20, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Radioactive tracer lights up Oxygen-Starved brain tumors
Diagnosis Recruiting nowResearchers are testing a radioactive tracer called FMISO with PET/MRI scans to map oxygen levels inside malignant brain tumors. Adults with a suspected glioma receive the tracer by IV, then undergo brain scans that combine PET and MRI, sometimes with contrast dyes. The study che…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: OHSU Knight Cancer Institute • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Sep 20, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Pen-Like device could help surgeons detect cancer in real time
Diagnosis Recruiting nowThis study tests whether a handheld device called the MasSpec Pen can tell the difference between cancerous MPNST, benign neurofibromas, and normal tissue during surgery. About 60 people with MPNST or neurofibroma will take part. The goal is to see if the device is safe and accur…
Sponsor: M.D. Anderson Cancer Center • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Sep 20, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Glow-in-the-dark dye could help surgeons find hidden cancers
Diagnosis Recruiting nowThis study tests whether a medication called 5-ALA, already used in brain surgery, can make upper urinary tract tumors glow under blue light during surgery. About 10 adults with known or suspected tumors will take 5-ALA before their procedure. The goal is to see if this technique…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Henry Ford Health System • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Sep 20, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Scoring system may spare appendicitis patients unnecessary scans and surgery
Diagnosis Recruiting nowResearchers compare selective imaging guided by clinical scores to routine imaging in adults with suspected appendicitis. Participants are assigned to one of three groups: selective imaging based on the Adult Appendicitis Score, selective observation plus selective imaging, or ro…
Sponsor: Helsinki University Central Hospital • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Sep 20, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could a string swallowed in a pill replace endoscopy for EoE?
Diagnosis Recruiting nowThis study tests whether a simple esophageal string test (EST) can diagnose eosinophilic esophagitis (EoE) in people who have trouble swallowing. Participants swallow a capsule with a nylon string that collects fluid from the esophagus, which is then analyzed. The results will be…
Sponsor: National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Sep 20, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New PET tracer aims to light up HER2 breast cancer
Diagnosis Recruiting nowResearchers are testing a new PET imaging tracer called 18F-HER2 Affibody to see how well it detects HER2-expressing breast cancer. The study includes 40 adults with confirmed or suspected HER2-positive breast cancer. Participants receive the tracer and then undergo a PET scan. T…
Sponsor: The Affiliated Hospital of Qingdao University • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Sep 19, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New imaging agent could reveal prostate cancer treatment success in real time
Diagnosis Recruiting nowThis phase 2 trial is testing whether a special PET scan tracer called 18F-DCFPyL can accurately show how prostate cancer responds to standard radiation therapy. About 130 adults with newly diagnosed, localized prostate cancer will receive the tracer and undergo PET/CT scans at s…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Sep 19, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a family program stop diabetes before it starts?
Prevention Recruiting nowResearchers are testing a weekly family-based lifestyle program called Family DPP+ to see if it helps parents with prediabetes lose weight and adopt healthier habits. The trial enrolls African American and Hispanic parents and their children in Georgia. Parents attend sessions fo…
Sponsor: Morehouse School of Medicine • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Sep 20, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Personalized navigation may boost cancer screening in high-risk communities
Prevention Recruiting nowThis study tests whether giving people a personalized report about their cancer risk and screening options helps them complete recommended cancer tests. Adults aged 45 to 74 who are at high risk for lung, breast, colorectal, upper gastrointestinal, or liver cancer are invited to …
Sponsor: Hunan Cancer Hospital • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Sep 20, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a simple wash stop the bacteria behind shoulder surgery infections?
Prevention Recruiting nowResearchers are testing whether washing the surgical site with antimicrobial solutions after the first cut lowers the amount of Cutibacterium acnes, a bacterium commonly found on the skin, during shoulder replacement surgery. Adults scheduled for a first shoulder replacement are …
Sponsor: Henry Ford Health System • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Sep 20, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New model aims to eliminate HIV transmission from mothers to infants in malawi
Prevention Recruiting nowThis study is testing a new approach called PAC-Man to help prevent HIV from passing from mothers to their babies. About 2,426 mothers and infants in Malawi will take part. The goal is to see if this model helps more babies get tested for HIV early and ensures mothers receive pro…
Sponsor: University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Sep 20, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could STI testing be the key to getting more women on HIV prevention?
Prevention Recruiting nowThis study in Uganda tests whether adding lab tests for common sexually transmitted infections (STIs) to standard HIV risk screening helps more women start and stick with PrEP, a daily pill that prevents HIV. About 4,500 HIV-negative women aged 15-39 will be randomly assigned to …
Sponsor: Johns Hopkins University • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Sep 20, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can immunotherapy given around liver cancer surgery stop the disease from coming back?
Prevention Recruiting nowResearchers are testing whether a combination immunotherapy called iparomlimab and tuvonralimab can prevent liver cancer from returning after surgery in patients whose tumors are at high risk of coming back. Participants receive one dose of the immunotherapy before surgery to rem…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Tongji Hospital • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Sep 20, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Monthly HIV prevention pill could replace daily dose
Prevention Recruiting nowThis phase 3 trial tests MK-8527, a once-monthly oral pill, to prevent HIV-1 infection in women. About 4580 HIV-negative women will take either MK-8527 monthly or a daily PrEP pill (Truvada) to see which works better and is safer. The goal is to offer a more convenient prevention…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Sep 20, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Thymus cells may teach a new heart to be left alone
Prevention Recruiting nowChildren who receive a heart transplant need powerful drugs to stop their immune system from attacking the new organ. Researchers are testing a different approach: they collect regulatory T cells, a type of immune cell that dampens rejection, from thymus tissue that is normally d…
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: Rafael Correa-Rocha • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Sep 20, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Burning the edges: a new way to stop colon polyps from coming back
Prevention Recruiting nowLarge colorectal polyps can turn into cancer, so doctors remove them during a colonoscopy. Even after removal, polyps often grow back. This trial compares two methods for sealing the area where the polyp was removed: one uses a water jet to lift tissue and then burns it with argo…
Sponsor: Centre hospitalier de l'Université de Montréal (CHUM) • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Sep 20, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a Three-Session couples program cut drug use and HIV risk?
Prevention Recruiting nowResearchers are testing whether a three-session couples motivational interviewing program helps male couples reduce illicit drug use and behaviors that raise HIV transmission risk. The trial enrolls 360 male couples where at least one partner is HIV negative and at least one has …
Sponsor: Hunter College of City University of New York • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Sep 19, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a sedative plus ear stimulation stop PTSD before it starts?
Prevention Recruiting nowPeople who need emergency surgery after a traumatic event like a car crash or fall face a higher risk of developing post-traumatic stress disorder. This trial tests whether giving the sedative dexmedetomidine during surgery, with or without adding a non-invasive ear stimulation c…
Sponsor: Affiliated Hospital of Nantong University • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Sep 19, 2026 00:00 UTC
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A lens that could let cataract patients see near and far without glasses
Symptom relief Recruiting nowCataracts cloud the eye's lens and blur vision, and presbyopia makes it hard to focus up close after age 50. Researchers are testing an intraocular lens with a virtual aperture optic, implanted during cataract surgery, to see if it improves vision at distance, intermediate, and n…
Sponsor: Z Optics, Inc. • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Sep 20, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Brain pacemaker tweak could help stroke and tremor patients speak and swallow better
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study looks at whether adjusting deep brain stimulation (DBS) can improve movement, speech, and swallowing in people already implanted with DBS for conditions like tremor, stroke, or traumatic brain injury. Researchers will test hand dexterity, grip strength, facial movement…
Sponsor: Jorge Gonzalez-Martinez • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Sep 20, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a phone app help veterans tame chronic pain?
Symptom relief Recruiting nowResearchers are gathering feedback from Canadian Veterans with chronic pain and from clinicians who treat them. The goal is to adapt an existing digital psychology program, based on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and delivered through the Manage My Pain app, so it better fits …
Sponsor: University Health Network, Toronto • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Sep 20, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can nature sounds ease grief? new study tests meditation for cancer caregivers
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests whether a nature-based healing meditation program can help friends and family caregivers who are grieving the loss of a loved one to cancer. The program includes six audio meditation modules available online. Researchers will measure how feasible and acceptable t…
Sponsor: Michigan State University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Sep 20, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can virtual visits replace In-Person pain care for rural patients?
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests whether virtual lifestyle-focused pain care works as well as in-person care for adults with chronic back, knee, or hip pain living in rural areas. Participants will receive up to 10 sessions over six months, either in-person with a physiotherapist or virtually wi…
Sponsor: University of Sydney • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Sep 20, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can magnetic brain zaps ease the pain of a sleepless body?
Symptom relief Recruiting nowPeople with insomnia often feel pain more intensely and recover from muscle strain more slowly. This pilot trial tests whether repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (rTMS), a non-invasive technique that alters brain activity, can reduce pain sensitivity and speed recovery …
Sponsor: The Hong Kong Polytechnic University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Sep 20, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New nasal spray aims to ease sinus troubles in teens
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests whether a nasal spray called OPN-375 can reduce symptoms of chronic sinusitis (like stuffy nose, discharge, and facial pain) in adolescents aged 12 to 17. About 84 teens will receive either the spray or a placebo twice daily for 12 weeks. The main goal is to see …
Phase 3 • Sponsor: Optinose US Inc. • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Sep 20, 2026 00:00 UTC
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FLASH therapy: a flash of hope for head and neck cancer retreatment?
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis early study tests a new type of radiation therapy called ConformalFLASH, which delivers radiation at an ultra-high speed. It is for 10 adults with head and neck cancer who need a second round of radiation but cannot have surgery. The goal is to see if this fast treatment is …
Sponsor: IBA Proton Therapy, Inc. • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Sep 20, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Taurine trial targets long COVID brain fog
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests whether taking taurine supplements can reduce brain fog, memory problems, and fatigue in people with Long COVID. About 300 adults who had COVID-19 at least 3 months ago will take taurine or a placebo for 3 months. Researchers will measure changes in fatigue and t…
Phase 2/3 • Sponsor: University of Alberta • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Sep 20, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Virtual reality and games tested as a new tool to fight alcohol cravings
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis pilot study tests whether engaging in enjoyable activities and virtual reality can reduce alcohol cravings and drinking in people with alcohol use disorder. About 44 adults will attend up to 10 visits, comparing active sessions (games, VR, crafts) with passive sessions (watc…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Sep 20, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a cancer drug calm the nosebleeds of a rare bleeding disorder?
Symptom relief Recruiting nowHereditary hemorrhagic telangiectasia (HHT) causes tangled blood vessels that lead to frequent, hard-to-stop nosebleeds and low hemoglobin. Researchers are testing whether intravenous bevacizumab, given once or twice a year after nasal electrocoagulation, reduces nosebleed severi…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Second Affiliated Hospital, Zhejiang University, School of Medicine • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Sep 20, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Zapping two brain regions may ease Schizophrenia's toughest symptoms
Symptom relief Recruiting nowResearchers at Hannover Medical School are testing whether intermittent theta-burst stimulation (iTBS), a non-invasive brain stimulation technique, can reduce negative symptoms and improve thinking in people with schizophrenia. The trial enrolls 60 adults aged 18 to 65 with a sch…
Sponsor: Hannover Medical School • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Sep 20, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a supplement boost brain power? new trial seeks answers
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests whether a dietary supplement called AP-Brain can improve cognitive function in healthy adults aged 18-39 who feel they have attention problems. Participants will take different doses of AP-Brain or a placebo for 56 days and complete memory and attention tests. Th…
Sponsor: Rousselot BVBA • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Sep 20, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Zapping the brain while talking: a new angle on cocaine addiction
Symptom relief Recruiting nowResearchers at Virginia Commonwealth University are testing whether adding high-definition transcranial direct current stimulation (HD-tDCS) to cognitive behavioral therapy can help people with cocaine use disorder. The trial enrolls 36 adults aged 18 to 65 who meet criteria for …
Sponsor: Virginia Commonwealth University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Sep 20, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Exercise with or without compression: a new hope for leg swelling?
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study looks at whether doing resistance exercises (like leg presses) can reduce swelling in the lower legs of people with lymphedema. It also checks if wearing compression garments during exercise makes a difference. Thirty-six adults with lower limb lymphedema will exercise…
Sponsor: Carsten Bogh Juhl • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Sep 20, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Memory supplement AP-Brain tested in older adults – could it sharpen your mind?
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study is testing whether a dietary supplement called AP-Brain can improve memory and thinking in healthy adults aged 40 to 79 who feel their memory is slipping. Participants will take different doses (1g, 3g, or 5g) or a placebo for 56 days and complete computer-based memory…
Sponsor: Rousselot BVBA • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Sep 20, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a gentle electric current calm the mind in Alzheimer's?
Symptom relief Recruiting nowResearchers are testing whether transcranial random noise stimulation (tRNS), a non-invasive brain stimulation technique, can improve behavioral and psychological symptoms in people with early Alzheimer's disease. The trial enrolls 40 participants who receive either active tRNS o…
Sponsor: Anhui Medical University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Sep 20, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a Weight-Loss drug ease rett syndrome?
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis Phase 3 trial tests whether fenfluramine (Fintepla) can reduce behavioral and emotional symptoms in people with Rett syndrome. About 200 participants will receive either the drug or a placebo for 14 weeks. The study measures changes in behavior, sleep, and overall condition …
Phase 3 • Sponsor: UCB BIOSCIENCES, Inc. • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Sep 20, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Mind over movement: mental walking practice tested for MS
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests whether mentally practicing walking while watching videos of people walking can improve gait in people with multiple sclerosis. Twenty participants will either watch walking videos and imagine themselves walking, or watch nature scenes. Researchers will measure m…
Sponsor: Hacettepe University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Sep 20, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could licorice root be the next skin soother?
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study looks at whether a natural compound from licorice root, called glycyrrhetinic acid, can help calm irritated skin and repair the skin barrier. Researchers will apply a mild irritant to the skin of 30 healthy adults, then treat the area with a cream containing the compou…
Sponsor: University of Split, School of Medicine • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Sep 20, 2026 00:00 UTC
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5-Day brain zaps aim to ease postpartum depression
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests an accelerated form of Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) for depression in pregnant and postpartum individuals. Instead of daily sessions for weeks, participants receive multiple treatments over just 5 days. The goal is to see if this faster approach is saf…
Sponsor: Brigham and Women's Hospital • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Sep 20, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could a 5-Day brain stimulation blitz ease depression in PTSD?
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis pilot study tests whether a faster schedule of non-invasive magnetic brain stimulation, called accelerated intermittent theta burst stimulation (iTBS), is practical and safe for adults with both PTSD and major depression. Participants receive six short sessions per day for f…
Sponsor: Lawson Research Institute of St. Joseph's • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Sep 20, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Counseling plus exercise may beat exercise alone for TOS pain
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests whether adding motivational interviewing (a type of counseling) to a home exercise program can improve pain and arm function in people with thoracic outlet syndrome (TOS). Seventy adults with TOS will be randomly assigned to either exercise alone or exercise plus…
Sponsor: Hacettepe University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Sep 20, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can ozone gas ease Chemo's lasting numbness?
Symptom relief Recruiting nowResearchers test whether adding rectal ozone therapy to usual care can reduce numbness and tingling in people with chemotherapy-induced peripheral neuropathy. The trial enrolls 42 adults whose cancer is stable or in remission and who have had persistent numbness or tingling for a…
Phase 2/3 • Sponsor: Bernardino Clavo, MD, PhD • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Sep 20, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can VR games protect your brain from Diabetes-Related memory decline?
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis pilot study is testing whether a virtual reality (VR) cognitive training program can help protect memory and thinking skills in adults aged 45-80 with type 2 diabetes and mild cognitive impairment. Forty participants will be randomly assigned to either 16 weeks of VR-based t…
Sponsor: The Affiliated Nanjing Drum Tower Hospital of Nanjing University Medical School • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Sep 20, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New therapy aims to help kids with speech disorder speak in phrases
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests a speech therapy called DTTC-Connect for children aged 3 to 12 with childhood apraxia of speech, a disorder that makes it hard to say words clearly. The therapy focuses on helping children move from saying single words to speaking in phrases. Sixty-eight children…
Sponsor: New York University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Sep 20, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Pre-Radiation pelvic therapy may ease pain and sexual issues for women with pelvic cancers
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study looks at whether adding pelvic floor physical therapy before standard radiation treatment can help reduce pain and sexual problems in women with cervical, vaginal, vulvar, uterine, or anal cancer. About 20 participants will receive education on using a vaginal dilator …
Sponsor: Indiana University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Sep 20, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a smartphone app replace the clinic for hearing aid tuning?
Symptom relief Recruiting nowResearchers in Denmark are testing whether people with hearing aids can fine-tune them remotely using a smartphone app instead of visiting a clinic. The trial enrolls 120 adults with hearing loss who are comfortable using smartphones. Participants are randomly assigned to either …
Sponsor: Zealand University Hospital • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Sep 20, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Two bladder drugs face off over nighttime bathroom trips
Symptom relief Recruiting nowResearchers compare two bladder medications, tolterodine and mirabegron, against placebo in women aged 60 and older who have urgency incontinence. The trial measures nighttime urination frequency, incontinence episodes, sleep quality, and thinking skills over six months. The goal…
Phase 4 • Sponsor: University of California, San Francisco • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Sep 20, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Mixed-Reality headset trains eyes to work together in adults with lazy eye
Symptom relief Recruiting nowResearchers are testing whether a home-based augmented reality therapy can improve vision in adults with anisometropic amblyopia, a type of lazy eye. Participants use a mixed-reality headset during daily activities, with the image to the stronger eye dimmed to encourage the weake…
Sponsor: Polytechnic Institute of Porto • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Sep 20, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Headband may ease withdrawal after cushing surgery
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study looks at how people recover from Cushing syndrome after surgery. Researchers want to understand what affects recovery and whether using a MUSE biofeedback headband can help ease withdrawal symptoms. The study will include 700 adults who are planning to have curative su…
Sponsor: Mayo Clinic • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Sep 20, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Ankle glide vs. standard exercise: which helps diabetic stiffness?
Symptom relief Recruiting nowPeople with type 2 diabetes often develop stiff ankles, pain, and walking problems. This trial compares two physiotherapy approaches: Mulligan Mobilization with Movement, where a therapist applies a gentle glide to the ankle during active movement, and conventional physiotherapy …
Sponsor: Ibadat International University, Islamabad • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Sep 20, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Simple change in injection technique could spare heart patients pain and bruising
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests whether a standardized, step-by-step protocol for giving blood thinner injections (low-molecular-weight heparin) can reduce bruising and pain in heart patients. About 180 patients in cardiac care units will be randomly assigned to receive injections either by the…
Sponsor: The Hong Kong Polytechnic University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Sep 20, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can orange-tinted glasses fix teen sleep troubles?
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests whether wearing blue-blocking glasses at night can help teenagers (ages 12-18) with insomnia or delayed sleep phase disorder who are already receiving psychiatric care. Forty participants will wear the glasses or use real darkness for one week. The goal is to see…
Sponsor: Helse Fonna • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Sep 20, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can video games rewire young brains after injury?
Symptom relief Recruiting nowResearchers test whether a brain-computer interface neurofeedback program can improve attention, memory, and thinking in children and teens aged 7 to 21 with acquired brain injury or epilepsy. Participants play 3D computer games while wearing an EEG headset that responds to their…
Sponsor: KK Women's and Children's Hospital • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Sep 20, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can video games calm anxious teens?
Symptom relief Recruiting nowResearchers are testing whether playing video games can reduce anxiety in adolescents aged 11 to 15 with elevated anxiety symptoms. The trial compares an action game designed to boost attention control, a casual puzzle game, and no game at all. Teens play at home online for six w…
Sponsor: School of Health Sciences Geneva • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Sep 20, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can balance training keep neuropathy patients on their feet?
Symptom relief Recruiting nowResearchers compare two exercise programs to see which better improves posture and stability in adults with diabetic peripheral neuropathy, a nerve condition that raises fall risk. Thirty-six participants aged 40 and older with type 2 diabetes and diagnosed neuropathy join the si…
Sponsor: Foundation University Islamabad • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Sep 20, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Magnetic brain zaps may quiet anxiety: device trial puts it to the test
Symptom relief Recruiting nowResearchers are testing whether an accelerated protocol of transcranial magnetic stimulation using the BTL-699-2 device can reduce anxiety symptoms in adults with generalized anxiety disorder. The trial enrolls 40 adults aged 22 and older who receive 16 stimulation sessions over …
Sponsor: BTL Industries Ltd. • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Sep 20, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could magnetic pulses curb overeating? new study investigates
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis early-phase study tests whether a noninvasive brain stimulation technique called rTMS can help people with impulse control disorders, specifically excessive eating. Researchers will enroll 30 adults aged 21 to 60 with a BMI over 30 to receive personalized, accelerated rTMS s…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: M.D. Anderson Cancer Center • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Sep 20, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can AI tailor recovery instructions after lung cancer surgery?
Symptom relief Recruiting nowResearchers are testing whether an AI-generated, personalized discharge plan improves the quality of discharge teaching and recovery for people who had lung cancer surgery. The trial enrolls 156 adults who had surgery for stage I to III lung cancer and are going home to recover. …
Sponsor: Xiamen University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Sep 20, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Natural capsule tested as Add-On for stroke recovery
Symptom relief Recruiting nowResearchers are testing whether MLC901 (NeuroAiD II), a natural capsule, helps people recover after a mild to moderate ischemic stroke. The trial enrolls 80 adults aged 18 to 80 who are within 2 to 10 days of their stroke. Participants receive either MLC901 plus standard stroke c…
Phase 4 • Sponsor: EVD Pharmacy and Medical Company Limited • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Sep 20, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could a wearable device at home tame overactive bladder?
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests whether a small, portable nerve stimulation device worn at home can reduce urgent bathroom trips in people with overactive bladder. Sixty adults aged 18 to 65 will either use the device during daily life when they feel urgency or receive standard clinic-based ses…
Sponsor: SEZGIN • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Sep 20, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a broader rehab programme help people with low vision live better?
Symptom relief Recruiting nowResearchers are testing whether a multidisciplinary vision rehabilitation programme improves quality of life more than low vision training alone for adults with visual impairment. The trial enrolls 1,000 Cantonese-speaking adults in Hong Kong aged 18 to 80 who have a clinical dia…
Sponsor: The Hong Kong Polytechnic University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Sep 20, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Massive pain trial aims to find new relief options
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis Phase 2 trial is testing four experimental drugs (taken orally or by IV) against placebo in 10,000 people with chronic pain from knee osteoarthritis, diabetic nerve damage, or low-back pain. The goal is to see if any of these drugs can safely reduce pain. The study uses a fl…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Eli Lilly and Company • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Sep 19, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Zapping the spine: a Non-Invasive device aims to loosen stiff muscles and improve walking in cerebral palsy
Symptom relief Recruiting nowResearchers at the University of Washington are testing whether non-invasive spinal stimulation can temporarily reduce muscle stiffness and improve walking in people with cerebral palsy. The study includes 20 participants aged 4 to 65 who can walk for at least 10 minutes. Partici…
Sponsor: University of Washington • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Sep 19, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Tiny One-Way valves for emphysema under close watch in japan
Symptom relief Recruiting nowResearchers in Japan are observing 140 people with severe emphysema who receive Zephyr Endobronchial Valves, tiny one-way valves placed in the lungs to reduce hyperinflation. The surveillance follows participants for 12 months across up to 20 centers. The main goal is to measure …
Sponsor: Pulmonx Corporation • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Sep 19, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New shot could ease IBS-D symptoms in major trial
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis Phase 2 study tests whether brenipatide, given as an injection under the skin, can safely reduce abdominal pain and improve stool consistency in adults with diarrhea-predominant irritable bowel syndrome (IBS-D). About 531 participants will receive either the drug or a placeb…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Eli Lilly and Company • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Sep 19, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can alerts and training boost asthma treatment in kids?
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study tests whether giving doctors extra training and electronic reminders helps them prescribe a modern asthma treatment called SMART for children with moderate to severe asthma. The study involves 18 children ages 5 to 18 at primary care clinics. Researchers will compare h…
Sponsor: Children's Hospital of Philadelphia • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 20, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Scientists launch major study to unravel hormone disorders
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study enrolls adults with known or suspected endocrine (hormone gland) disorders, such as diabetes or thyroid disease, to help researchers learn more about these conditions. Participants will undergo medical exams, blood and imaging tests, and possibly genetic testing. The m…
Sponsor: National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 20, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New study aims to boost smart asthma care for children
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study tests two strategies to help doctors prescribe SMART therapy—a single inhaler for daily control and quick relief—for children with moderate to severe asthma. Researchers will use electronic reminders and education, plus a community health worker and nurse care manager,…
Sponsor: Children's Hospital of Philadelphia • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 20, 2026 00:00 UTC
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NIH launches massive hunt to solve medical mysteries for thousands
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study aims to diagnose people with severe, undiagnosed conditions that have baffled doctors. Up to 20,000 participants will undergo advanced genetic testing and clinical exams at multiple research centers. The goal is to provide answers, discover new diseases, and improve ca…
Sponsor: National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 20, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Scientists launch national study to track immune weakness linked to severe COVID
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study follows 500 adults in France who have either a genetic defect or autoantibodies that weaken their type I interferon immune response. Researchers will collect blood samples and health data over 1 to 4 years to track infections, autoimmune diseases, and cancers. The goal…
Sponsor: Institut National de la Santé Et de la Recherche Médicale, France • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 20, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a massive data registry crack the code of Parkinson's and related brain diseases?
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowResearchers are building a large database of cognitive, behavioral, lifestyle, and genetic information from people with neurodegenerative diseases such as Parkinson's disease, multiple system atrophy, and progressive supranuclear palsy. The goal is to find biomarkers that help do…
Sponsor: Vincent Mok • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 20, 2026 00:00 UTC
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NIH launches deep dive into gulf war illness mystery
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study aims to understand Gulf War Illness (GWI), a condition affecting up to 210,000 veterans with symptoms like fatigue, pain, and memory problems. Researchers will compare 85 Gulf War veterans—some with GWI and some without—through extensive tests including blood draws, sc…
Sponsor: National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 20, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could a dye reveal hidden scarring in Crohn's patients?
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study tests a new imaging method using a special dye (FAPI) to detect bowel scarring in people with Crohn's disease. Scarring affects up to half of patients and often leads to surgery, but current tests can't spot it early. The study will involve 30 adults starting biologic …
Sponsor: University of Edinburgh • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 20, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Infant brain recovery study seeks clues to heal stroke damage
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study follows 65 infants who had a stroke around birth, tracking their brain development and motor skills over two years. Researchers use MRI scans, brain stimulation, and movement tests to find markers of recovery. The goal is to understand how the brain heals, which could …
Sponsor: University of Wisconsin, Madison • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 20, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Massive study aims to unlock secrets of rare vascular diseases
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study is collecting medical data and biological samples from people with genetic conditions affecting the heart and blood vessels, their relatives, and healthy volunteers. The goal is to better understand these diseases, improve diagnosis, and lay the groundwork for future t…
Sponsor: National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 20, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a better scan of a tiny jaw artery prevent bleeding during dental surgery?
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study uses cone-beam CT scans to map the alveolar antral artery, a small blood vessel in the upper jaw that can be injured during dental implant or sinus lift procedures. Researchers will analyze 1,000 existing scans to document the artery's typical location, size, and varia…
Sponsor: Hospital of the Ministry of Interior, Kielce, Poland • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 20, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can Fine-Tuning brain pressure save hearts and minds?
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowAfter a cardiac arrest, the brain can suffer from dangerous pressure changes. This pilot study at National Taiwan University Hospital is testing a method to directly monitor brain pressure and blood flow in 50 patients who remain in a coma after their heart is restarted. Research…
Sponsor: National Taiwan University Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 20, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Gum width key to root coverage success, new study finds
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at how the width of healthy gum tissue affects the success of covering exposed tooth roots in 30 adults with gum recession. Participants will receive a minimally invasive gum graft surgery. The goal is to see if wider gum tissue leads to better root coverage and …
Sponsor: Postgraduate Institute of Dental Sciences Rohtak • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 20, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Reading the Brain's signals to predict who benefits from deep brain stimulation
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowDeep brain stimulation uses implanted electrodes to send electrical pulses to specific brain regions, and doctors are still working out how to tune it for each patient. This study records brain activity while adults with neurological or psychiatric conditions perform cognitive an…
Sponsor: Centre Hospitalier St Anne • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 20, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Tonsils shed light on staph Bacteria's secrets
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study aims to understand how Staphylococcus aureus bacteria interact with human cells to cause infections, especially in the spine. Researchers will use tonsil tissue discarded after routine tonsillectomies to create lab models. About 500 participants aged 2 and older who ar…
Sponsor: National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 20, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Ovarian Cancer's spread: scientists probe abdominal fluid for clues
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowResearchers at the University of New Mexico collect ascites fluid, the liquid that builds up in the abdomen, from women undergoing surgery for ovarian cancer. They study this fluid and tumor tissue in the lab to learn how the tumor environment helps cancer spread within the perit…
Sponsor: New Mexico Cancer Research Alliance • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 20, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Queensland study reveals why parents say yes or no to RSV shot for babies
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study observes how many eligible infants in Queensland receive the RSV immunisation (nirsevimab) during their first RSV season. Researchers will survey 1,200 parents to understand why they chose for or against the shot, and look at factors like location and health risks. No …
Sponsor: Sanofi • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 20, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Liver function may change how inavolisib works
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis early-phase study looks at how a single dose of the drug inavolisib behaves in people with moderate or severe liver impairment compared to healthy volunteers. Researchers will measure drug levels in the blood and check for side effects. The goal is to understand if liver pro…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Genentech, Inc. • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 20, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Cannabis study to reveal if indica vs. sativa really matters
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study will test 70 healthy adults aged 21-55 to see how cannabis products labeled as indica, sativa, or generic affect thinking, driving, and feelings. Participants will complete memory tasks, driving simulations, and questionnaires after using cannabis. The goal is to under…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Johns Hopkins University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 20, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Scientists expose volunteers to tick bites to unlock vaccine secrets
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at how healthy people's skin and immune system respond to tick bites. Researchers will place clean, lab-bred ticks on volunteers' skin and take small skin samples and blood to track changes. The goal is to understand tick resistance and help design future vaccine…
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 20, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Heart safety of asthma drug tezepelumab under scrutiny in massive study
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study tracks over 16,000 teens and adults with severe asthma to see if the drug tezepelumab raises the risk of serious heart problems like heart attack, stroke, or heart-related death. Researchers will compare those taking tezepelumab to those on standard asthma treatments. …
Sponsor: AstraZeneca • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 20, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can poor sleep make you hurt more? study probes Insomnia's link to pain
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowResearchers at The Hong Kong Polytechnic University are investigating how insomnia affects pain sensitivity and the soreness that follows exercise. The study compares healthy adults with insomnia to those without, measuring their responses to heat, pressure, and pinprick stimuli.…
Sponsor: The Hong Kong Polytechnic University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 20, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Massive device registry aims to improve patient safety
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study is a registry that collects information on the safety and effectiveness of Medtronic medical devices already on the market. It will include up to 100,000 people who have or will receive a Medtronic product for conditions like heart, nerve, or digestive disorders. The g…
Sponsor: Medtronic • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 20, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Brain scans seek clues to Kids' severe mood swings
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at children and teens ages 7-17 who have severe mood problems like chronic anger, sadness, or irritability, along with extreme tantrums. Researchers will use interviews, tests, and brain imaging to understand what happens in the brain. Up to 2,350 participants wi…
Sponsor: National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 20, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can what you eat help sickle cell? new study investigates diet and symptoms
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at how diet and eating habits affect the health of adults with sickle cell disease. Researchers will interview participants about their food intake and behaviors, and collect blood and urine samples. The goal is to understand links between nutrition and symptoms …
Sponsor: National Institutes of Health Clinical Center (CC) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 20, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Scientists decode hidden links in deadly tropical infection
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study aims to understand how the environment, the bacteria that cause melioidosis, and the human body interact to cause disease. Researchers will follow about 1,000 infected patients and 1,000 healthy matched controls in Thailand, Laos, and Cambodia for one year. They will a…
Sponsor: University of Oxford • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 20, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Gene therapy survivors monitored for years in massive safety study
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study follows over 1,500 children and adults who previously received gene-modified T cell therapy for cancer. Researchers will track side effects, how long the modified cells last, and overall survival for up to 15 years. No new treatment is given—the goal is to understand l…
Phase 2/3 • Sponsor: Celgene • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 20, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Eye test may predict who benefits from depression therapy
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at whether a simple eye test can predict how well people with treatment-resistant depression will respond to a brain stimulation therapy called TMS. Researchers will measure how the pupils react to light before and after TMS treatment in 44 adults. The goal is to…
Sponsor: Polytechnic Institute of Porto • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 20, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Massive study aims to unlock secrets of movement disorders
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis natural history study is collecting information from up to 4,000 people with movement disorders (like Parkinson's disease or tremor) and their family members. Participants undergo exams, blood tests, and imaging, but receive no new treatments. The goal is to gather data that…
Sponsor: National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 20, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New study checks cancer Drug's effect on common medications
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at how a cancer drug called pelabresib changes the way the body processes three other medicines: repaglinide (for diabetes), midazolam (a sedative), and a birth control pill. It involves 24 adults with advanced cancers who have no standard treatment options. The …
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Novartis Pharmaceuticals • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 20, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New registry to study safer heart valve fixes in asian patients
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study will collect information from 15 patients in Asia-Pacific who have had or will have a less invasive procedure to fix a failed mitral or tricuspid heart valve. The goal is to learn how well these procedures work in this population, since most existing data comes from We…
Sponsor: Prince of Wales Hospital, Shatin, Hong Kong • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 20, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Smart testing after CAR t: could it spare kids from unneeded transplants?
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study tests whether regular blood and bone marrow tests using advanced DNA sequencing can better monitor children with B-cell acute lymphoblastic leukemia (B-ALL) after they achieve remission with CAR T therapy. The goal is to see if these tests can identify who is truly cur…
Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 20, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Spinal fluid may hold clues to breast cancer brain spread
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study collects spinal fluid, blood, saliva, and tumor samples from 139 adults with HER2-positive or triple-negative breast cancer that has spread to other organs but not yet to the brain. Researchers will analyze these samples for tumor DNA that might predict when the cancer…
Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 20, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Lyme disease mystery: do bacteria lurk after antibiotics?
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study investigates whether the bacteria causing Lyme disease can survive antibiotic treatment and cause ongoing symptoms. Researchers will follow 700 participants, including those with chronic Lyme disease, recovered individuals, and healthy volunteers, using blood tests, sp…
Sponsor: National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 20, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New national registry aims to unlock secrets of Ultra-Rare childhood cancers
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study creates a registry for children, teens, and young adults (ages 1 month to 39 years) diagnosed with very rare solid tumors (fewer than 2 cases per million people per year). Researchers will collect medical records, tumor samples, and patient questionnaires to better und…
Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 20, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Scientists use brain scans to watch aging in action
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study uses yearly PET scans to track amyloid protein buildup in the brains of 400 adults aged 55 and older over 5 years. Participants are already part of the Baltimore Longitudinal Study of Aging. The goal is to see how these brain changes relate to memory loss and other thi…
Sponsor: National Institute on Aging (NIA) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 20, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Massive smartphone study aims to unlock secrets of addiction relapse
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study aims to create a large data repository by collecting smartphone data and daily surveys from 10,000 adults who use alcohol or drugs. Participants will use an app that tracks phone activity and location, and answer short surveys about mood and substance use. The goal is …
Sponsor: National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 20, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Is chronic elbow pain really a Whole-Body nerve problem?
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowLateral epicondylitis, often called tennis elbow, causes pain and tenderness on the outside of the elbow and can linger despite treatment. Researchers are comparing 128 people with chronic lateral epicondylitis to healthy controls to see whether those with elbow pain have lower p…
Sponsor: Sultan Abdulhamid Han Training and Research Hospital, Istanbul, Turkey • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 20, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Scientists watch and treat eye diseases to unlock their secrets
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study aims to learn more about eye diseases by observing and providing standard care to up to 1,000 people over 5 years. Participants receive regular eye exams, tests, and treatments as needed. The goal is to better understand how eye diseases progress and are inherited, not…
Sponsor: National Eye Institute (NEI) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 20, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Biomarker-Guided breast cancer trial aims to personalize therapy
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study is for people with metastatic breast cancer, including estrogen receptor-positive and triple-negative types. It uses biomarkers from tumors and blood to guide treatment choices, comparing how long the cancer stays controlled on the new therapy versus the previous one. …
Phase 2 • Sponsor: UNC Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 20, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Brain scans reveal hidden protein changes in alcohol withdrawal
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at a brain protein called PDE4B in people with alcohol use disorder. Researchers want to see if levels of this protein change during alcohol withdrawal and after a few weeks of not drinking. The study involves 30 adults who will have two PET brain scans and possi…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 20, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New brain scans aim to spot inflammation in Alzheimer's and Parkinson's
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study uses special PET scans to measure inflammation in the brains of people with Alzheimer's, Parkinson's, ALS, and other neurodegenerative diseases. Researchers will compare these scans to those from healthy volunteers to see if inflammation levels differ. The goal is to d…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 20, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Liver biopsies reveal Fat-Busting secrets in alcohol detox
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at how the liver processes fat in people with alcohol use disorder who are quitting drinking. Researchers will take two small liver samples—one early in detox and one after four weeks—to compare gene activity. The goal is to understand how the liver clears fat wh…
Sponsor: National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 20, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Brain wave test may finally distinguish real tics from functional ones
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study aims to find differences between organic tics (related to diagnosed disorders) and functional tics (caused by problems in brain-body communication). Researchers will use sensors to measure muscle activity and brain waves in 75 adults with tics and healthy volunteers. P…
Sponsor: National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 20, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can fixing your sleep schedule prevent diabetes? new study investigates
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at how losing sleep and having a disrupted body clock (like shift workers) can make the body less responsive to insulin, a key step toward obesity and type 2 diabetes. Researchers will test 48 healthy adults aged 18-45 to see how the timing of the stress hormone …
Phase 4 • Sponsor: Washington State University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 20, 2026 00:00 UTC
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A simple test could flag kidney danger in cirrhosis patients
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowResearchers are developing a new equation to predict major adverse kidney events in people with cirrhosis and ascites, a buildup of fluid in the belly. The study follows 400 patients for a year to see who develops serious kidney decline, chronic kidney disease, or dies. The goal …
Sponsor: Institute of Liver and Biliary Sciences, India • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 20, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Flat or elevated? major trial tests simple head position to boost stroke recovery
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at whether lying flat (0 degrees) or with the head raised (30 degrees or more) after a stroke clot removal procedure helps people recover better. About 2240 adults who had a stroke from a large blood vessel blockage will be randomly assigned to one of the two hea…
Sponsor: Population Health Research Institute • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 20, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Brain scans reveal hidden thinking problems in anemia patients
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study uses a non-invasive brain imaging technique called fNIRS to see how anemia affects thinking and memory. Researchers will measure brain activity in 323 adults with different types of anemia and compare it to cognitive test scores. The goal is to identify which brain reg…
Sponsor: Institute of Hematology & Blood Diseases Hospital, China • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 20, 2026 00:00 UTC
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HIV drug weight gain mystery: healthy volunteers sought for clues
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study tests four different HIV drug regimens in 120 healthy volunteers to see how they affect metabolism and weight. Participants take one of the drugs or a combination for four weeks, with blood tests, body scans, and optional fat biopsies. The goal is to understand why som…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 20, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a Vitamin-Like pill boost fat burning on a keto diet?
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at how a supplement called nicotinamide riboside (NR) and a low-carb, high-fat 'ketogenic' diet affect the way the body burns fat and uses energy. Researchers will measure changes in metabolism in 100 overweight or obese adults. Participants will eat a standard d…
Sponsor: National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 20, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Massive study aims to unlock genetic secrets of movement disorders
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study aims to understand the link between genes and symptoms in people with inherited movement disorders. Researchers will study up to 2,500 participants, including patients and their family members, to identify new disease-causing genes and improve diagnosis. The goal is to…
Sponsor: National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 20, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can six weeks of leg presses recharge aging muscles?
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowResearchers are investigating how mitochondria, the energy-producing structures inside muscle cells, relate to frailty in older adults. The study includes about 120 people: older adults with type 2 diabetes, healthy older adults, and healthy young adults. Everyone does a six-week…
Sponsor: Fundación para la Investigación del Hospital Clínico de Valencia • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 20, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New study uses genetic sequencing to solve mysterious childhood diseases
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study aims to find genetic causes of rare diseases in children aged 2 to 18 who live outside the United States and have limited access to genetic testing. Researchers will collect blood, saliva, or cheek swab samples from affected children and their family members. The goal …
Sponsor: National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 20, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Heartburn drug under the microscope: registry tracks thousands of pregnancies
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowResearchers are running an observational registry to study whether vonoprazan, an oral drug for heartburn and acid reflux, is safe to take during pregnancy. The study follows women aged 15 to 50 who took vonoprazan while pregnant and compares their outcomes with women who did not…
Sponsor: Phathom Pharmaceuticals, Inc. • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 20, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New study tracks thyroid cancer patients outside clinical trials
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study observes adults with advanced thyroid cancer who are receiving standard treatments in real-world settings, not in clinical trials. Researchers aim to understand barriers to accessing care and how well patients tolerate and respond to available medications. About 459 pa…
Sponsor: M.D. Anderson Cancer Center • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 20, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Common phosphate supplements may skew a key hormone test, study asks
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowDoctors often give phosphate supplements to hospitalized patients with low phosphate. This study asks whether those supplements cause a temporary rise in FGF23, a hormone that controls phosphate. Researchers will measure FGF23 and phosphate in blood samples from 60 adults in inte…
Sponsor: University Hospital, Clermont-Ferrand • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 20, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Gene hunt in peru: could ancestry hold key to autoimmune diseases?
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study aims to uncover genetic changes that cause autoimmune diseases in people native to Peru. Researchers will collect blood, urine, and stool samples from 300 participants, including patients with conditions like lupus and rheumatoid arthritis, their family members, and he…
Sponsor: National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 20, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Digital sensor maps how jaw surgery moves the jaw joint
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowResearchers at Semmelweis University are studying how orthognathic surgery, which realigns the upper and lower jaws, affects the temporomandibular joint and jaw movement. Fifty adults aged 18 to 45 with severe dentofacial deformities take part. Using a digital facebow device call…
Sponsor: Semmelweis University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 20, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Scientists use new tracer to peek at brain inflammation in Alzheimer's
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study tests a new radioactive tracer to see if it can measure brain inflammation in people with Alzheimer's disease or mild cognitive impairment. Researchers will compare scans from 90 volunteers (patients and healthy older adults) to understand how inflammation relates to m…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 20, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Healthy volunteers willingly catch the flu for science
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study aims to find the safest and most effective dose of a specific flu virus to give to healthy adults in a controlled setting. About 90 volunteers aged 18 to 55 will be exposed to the virus or a placebo and closely monitored. The goal is to create a reliable model for test…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 20, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Researchers track Insulin-Making cells in type 1 diabetes over years
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study follows people who previously took part in type 1 diabetes trials to see how long their bodies continue to produce insulin. Researchers will also look at how immune system changes relate to insulin production. The goal is to gather information that could lead to better…
Sponsor: National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 20, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Simple skin test may spot Parkinson's risk years early
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study is testing whether a skin biopsy can detect abnormal proteins linked to Parkinson's disease in people with essential tremor, a common movement disorder. Researchers will follow 300 participants aged 50-85 for two years to see who develops Parkinson's. The goal is to fi…
Sponsor: CND Life Sciences • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 20, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Scientists zap brain during surgery to uncover movement secrets
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at how deep brain stimulation (DBS) changes movement in people with conditions like Parkinson's disease or essential tremor. About 60 people scheduled for DBS surgery will have extra temporary electrodes placed on the brain to measure muscle activity during stimu…
Sponsor: Jorge Gonzalez-Martinez • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 20, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New study checks drug levels in breast milk for nursing moms
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at how much of the drug bimekizumab passes into breast milk. Researchers will collect milk samples from 20 breastfeeding mothers with conditions like psoriasis or arthritis over several weeks. The goal is to understand potential exposure for nursing infants, not …
Phase 1 • Sponsor: UCB Biopharma SRL • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 20, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Scientists launch deep dive into rare genetic condition behind chronic inflammation
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study aims to better understand trisomy 8 mosaicism, a rare genetic condition where some cells have an extra copy of chromosome 8, and its link to autoinflammatory disease (TRIAD). Researchers will follow affected individuals and their healthy relatives over time, collecting…
Sponsor: National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 20, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Scientists scour lungs for clues to why some get infections
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study gathers fluid and tissue from the lungs and nose of healthy volunteers and people with a history of lung infections. Researchers will compare samples to find differences in immune function that might explain why some people are more prone to infections. Participants un…
Sponsor: National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 20, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Study seeks to uncover why 1 in 4 kids act differently after sedation
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study aims to understand why some children develop sleep issues, anxiety, or aggression for up to two weeks after being sedated for medical procedures. Researchers will follow over 2,000 children aged 1-17 in emergency rooms and dental clinics. By identifying risk factors li…
Sponsor: London Health Sciences Centre Research Institute • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 20, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New ulcerative colitis drug put through drug interaction test
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis early-phase study is testing whether afimkibart, an experimental drug for ulcerative colitis, changes how the body processes common medications like caffeine, warfarin, and omeprazole. About 25 people with moderate to severe active ulcerative colitis will receive afimkibart …
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Hoffmann-La Roche • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 20, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Scientists use advanced scans to peek inside artery plaques
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis observational study aims to better understand what happens inside artery plaques in people with peripheral artery disease (PAD). Researchers will use special PET-CT scans to look for signs of inflammation, calcium buildup, and blood clots in the legs and other parts of the b…
Sponsor: University of Edinburgh • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 20, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Home c-peptide tests could reveal hidden insulin production in diabetes
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowResearchers want to learn how the body's own remaining insulin production, measured by a marker called C-peptide, affects quality of life and health outcomes in people with insulin-treated diabetes. The study follows about 700 adults, including some from a previous diabetes study…
Sponsor: Royal Devon and Exeter NHS Foundation Trust • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 20, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a simple questionnaire reveal why some cystic fibrosis patients skip physiotherapy?
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowResearchers are translating the AdT-Physio scale into French and testing it in 121 adults with cystic fibrosis. The scale asks 15 questions about how often patients do their physiotherapy and what they believe about the treatment and their therapist. Participants also fill out qu…
Sponsor: Pole Sante Grace de Dieu • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 20, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New study checks how liver issues affect cancer drug pelabresib
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis early-phase study is testing the cancer drug pelabresib in 24 people with advanced cancers who also have liver problems. The goal is to see how the liver affects the drug levels in the body. Participants will take the drug daily for 14 days, then have a week off. This resear…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Novartis Pharmaceuticals • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 20, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New screening trial aims to speed up matching of cancer patients to the right treatments
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study tests a new way to screen patients with acute myeloid leukemia (AML) or myelodysplastic syndrome (MDS) by analyzing their bone marrow and blood for specific biomarkers. The goal is to quickly match patients with a treatment trial that targets their cancer's unique mark…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 20, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New study aims to sharpen eye tests for diabetes patients
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study follows 100 adults with diabetic eye disease who are already receiving standard anti-VEGF injections for swelling in the center of the retina. Researchers will use advanced vision tests and imaging to track changes over time. The goal is not to test a new drug, but to …
Phase 4 • Sponsor: Jaeb Center for Health Research • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 20, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Cancer care at home: what do patients and doctors really think?
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study interviews cancer care providers, patients, and caregivers to learn their thoughts and feelings about receiving hospital-level care at home. The goal is to understand what people know and believe about home hospital care, so that future programs can be designed to bett…
Sponsor: M.D. Anderson Cancer Center • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 20, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Lupus drug anifrolumab under pregnancy safety spotlight
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study is tracking 500 pregnant women with lupus to see if the drug anifrolumab is linked to birth defects or pregnancy loss. Researchers will compare women who took anifrolumab during early pregnancy to those who did not. The goal is to gather real-world safety data, not to …
Sponsor: AstraZeneca • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 20, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Scientists scan brains to unravel why effort hurts in chronic fatigue
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study uses functional MRI to see how the brain processes unpleasant sensations like pain and physical effort in people with myalgic encephalomyelitis/chronic fatigue syndrome (ME/CFS) compared to healthy volunteers. Researchers will apply mild heat and ask participants to sq…
Early phase 1 • Sponsor: National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 20, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can imaging reveal how radiation shapes marrow recovery?
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study builds a registry of people who are receiving or have received radiation therapy for blood-related conditions. Researchers will gather medical records, imaging scans, lab results, and treatment data to see how radiation affects bone marrow reserve and patient outcomes.…
Sponsor: M.D. Anderson Cancer Center • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 20, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Scientists use manganese to peek inside 'Broken Hearts'
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study aims to better understand takotsubo cardiomyopathy, also known as broken heart syndrome, by using manganese-enhanced MRI scans. Researchers will test how different heart medications affect manganese uptake in the heart muscle. The study involves 100 adults who have had…
Sponsor: University of Edinburgh • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 20, 2026 00:00 UTC
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After a stroke, does the heart inflame? MRI study probes the link
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowResearchers are studying whether an ischemic stroke in the middle cerebral artery territory triggers inflammation and scarring in the heart muscle. The trial enrolls 44 adults with acute stroke and 24 people with stroke-like symptoms but no brain infarct as a comparison group. Pa…
Sponsor: Luciano A. Sposato • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 20, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New trial uses DNA tests to match cancer patients to targeted drug cocktails
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis large screening trial enrolls up to 2,900 people with advanced solid tumors that have spread or not responded to standard treatment. Researchers use genetic tests on tumor samples to find specific mutations, then assign patients to treatment trials testing drug combinations …
Phase 2 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 19, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a simple blood test and CT scan predict bypass success?
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study follows 100 people who had heart bypass surgery guided by a special CT scan, to see if imaging details and a blood fat called Lp(a) can predict how well they do afterward. Researchers will track symptoms, quality of life, and major heart events like heart attacks or st…
Sponsor: Centro Cardiologico Monzino • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 19, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New imaging study seeks to unlock muscle fatigue in cancer survivors
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study uses non-invasive MRI and MRS scans to measure how well muscle cells produce energy in adults who survived childhood acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL). Researchers will compare 60 survivors with low muscle mass to healthy volunteers. The goal is to understand why many…
Sponsor: St. Jude Children's Research Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 19, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Kidney function may alter how a cancer drug works — a trial investigates
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study examines how the body processes nemtabrutinib in people with severe kidney impairment compared to healthy volunteers. By measuring drug levels in the blood after a single dose, researchers aim to understand whether kidney function changes how the drug is handled. The r…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 19, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Why some beekeepers shrug off stings while others react
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowBeekeepers get stung often, and many develop antibodies to bee venom. Only a few have severe allergic reactions. This study compares blood and skin test results from beekeepers who tolerate stings, beekeepers who are allergic, and people who are not beekeepers. Researchers aim to…
Sponsor: University Hospital Plymouth NHS Trust • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 19, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Scientists dig into DNA of moles to uncover hidden mutations
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study collects moles and blood samples from 50 adults to analyze the genetic mutations that cause moles to form. Researchers will compare DNA from mole tissue with normal DNA from blood to find specific changes. No treatments or interventions are given—the goal is purely to …
Sponsor: University of California, Davis • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 19, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Gum fluid proteins eyed as link between smoking and periodontitis
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowResearchers are studying whether cigarette smoking is linked to levels of two proteins, MFN1 and NLRP3, in the fluid between the teeth and gums. The study includes 88 adults aged 25 to 65, split into four groups: nonsmokers and smokers with healthy gums, and nonsmokers and smoker…
Sponsor: Abant Izzet Baysal University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 19, 2026 00:00 UTC
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The heart rhythm threat hiding in heart attack wards
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowPeople admitted for acute coronary syndrome, which includes heart attacks and unstable angina, face a higher risk of dangerous heart rhythms such as sustained ventricular tachycardia and ventricular fibrillation. Hospitals monitor these patients, but the exact rate of these rhyth…
Sponsor: Catharina Ziekenhuis Eindhoven • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 19, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Scientists launch major study to unravel mysteries of rare lung infections
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study aims to learn more about non-tuberculous mycobacterial (NTM) infections, which cause repeated lung and other organ infections. Researchers will study up to 1,000 participants to understand the genetics, symptoms, and best treatments for these infections. The study also…
Sponsor: National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 19, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Do all kids with pneumonia need antibiotics? study tracks Real-World decisions
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowResearchers are observing how often children hospitalized with non-severe pneumonia receive antibiotics and how doctors decide whether a child needs them. The study follows 200 children admitted to two German hospitals, recording treatment choices, medical complications, and pare…
Sponsor: ARCIM Institute Academic Research in Complementary and Integrative Medicine • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 19, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Weight-Loss injections may alter contraception effectiveness
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis early-stage study in 50 healthy women with overweight or obesity examines whether two experimental weight-loss injections, AZD6234 and AZD9550, change how the body processes a common birth control pill. Participants will receive the drugs alone and together, and researchers …
Phase 1 • Sponsor: AstraZeneca • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 19, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Massive study aims to unlock secrets of parathyroid diseases
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study follows up to 3,000 people who have, are at risk for, or are related to someone with a parathyroid disorder. Researchers will collect medical records, questionnaires, and samples like blood and saliva to learn what causes these conditions and how they change over time.…
Sponsor: National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 19, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New test could spot liver trouble early in fontan patients
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study is testing a new way to measure liver function in adults who have had the Fontan procedure, a surgery for certain heart defects. Researchers will use a dual cholate clearance test (a special blood test) and a heart MRI to see how well the liver is working. They will co…
Sponsor: HepQuant, LLC • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 19, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Hidden clot risk in rare heart disease revealed by CT scans
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study uses advanced CT scans to find out how common blood clots are inside the heart chambers of people with cardiac amyloidosis, a condition where abnormal proteins build up in the heart. Researchers will scan 200 adults diagnosed with this disease to detect clots that may …
Sponsor: Centre Hospitalier Universitaire Dijon • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 19, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Brain injury study uses virtual reality to uncover hidden walking struggles
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at how people with moderate to severe traumatic brain injury (TBI) walk and navigate in complex, real-life-like virtual environments, such as streets with other people. Researchers want to understand the specific difficulties these individuals face during everyda…
Sponsor: Pôle Saint Hélier • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 19, 2026 00:00 UTC