Endocrine system disorder

Researchers test a new surgical approach for thyroid cancer that has invaded the windpipe. They replace the affected section with a preserved aortic graft supported by a silicone stent. The goal is to remove all cancer and improve survival. The trial includes patients whose cance…

This study tests whether liver transplantation can extend survival for adults with colorectal cancer that has spread only to the liver and cannot be removed or destroyed by local treatments. About 260 participants aged 18 to 65 will receive a new liver from a deceased or living d…

Researchers are testing whether adding a PD-1 antibody and pegylated interferon to standard antiviral pills can help people with chronic hepatitis B lose the hepatitis B surface antigen. The trial enrolls adults whose virus is already suppressed by nucleos(t)ide analogues and who…

This phase 1 trial tests whether injecting RGB-5088 islet cells under the abdominal muscle can safely help people with type 2 diabetes. The study enrolls 10 adults aged 18 to 65 who have had diabetes for at least 5 years and currently use insulin. Researchers will monitor safety …

This trial is testing whether a personalized cell therapy can help women with ovarian cancer that has returned. Doctors will remove a tumor, extract immune cells called tumor-infiltrating lymphocytes (TILs), and boost them in the lab before infusing them back into the patient. Af…

Researchers are testing whether a liver-sparing form of chemoembolization, called partial TACE, can boost the anti-tumor effects of the drug lenvatinib in people with liver cancer that cannot be removed by surgery. The trial enrolls about 40 adults with hepatocellular carcinoma w…

Researchers test whether a short course of targeted radiation followed by the immunotherapy drug adebrelimab and NALIRIFOX chemotherapy can shrink locally advanced pancreatic cancer enough to allow surgery. The trial enrolls 36 adults with previously untreated pancreatic ductal a…

This study tests a radioactive drug called 177Lu-DOTA-EB-TATE in 18 adults with a rare thyroid cancer (Hurthle cell) that has spread and not responded to standard radioactive iodine treatment. The drug is designed to seek out and attach to cancer cells. Participants will receive …

Researchers are testing whether seltoplasmid, a gene therapy injected into the calf muscle, can improve outcomes for people with type 2 diabetes who have poor blood flow to the foot and a non-healing ulcer. All participants first undergo a standard procedure to restore blood flow…

This study looks at the safety and effectiveness of Rybelsus, a pill for type 2 diabetes, in everyday medical practice in Korea. About 600 adults will take the medicine as their doctor prescribes, and researchers will track side effects and blood sugar control for 26 weeks. The g…

This phase 2 trial is testing whether the drug ivonescimab can help control advanced or metastatic adrenal cancers, specifically adrenocortical carcinoma (ACC) and pheochromocytoma/paraganglioma (PPGL), that have not responded to prior treatment. About 20 adults with these rare c…

This trial tests whether a drug called carfilzomib, given directly to the liver through an implanted pump, is safe for people whose colon, adrenal, or bile duct cancer has spread to the liver and persists after prior pump therapy. Participants receive weekly infusions of the drug…

This study tests whether a continuous glucose monitor (CGM) is better than standard finger-prick tests for managing blood sugar in 100 pregnant women with gestational diabetes. Participants will either wear a small sensor or continue finger-pricking. The goal is to see if CGM is …

Researchers are testing a chemotherapy combination built around albumin-bound paclitaxel (II) for people with pancreatic cancer. The study has three groups: one for advanced cancer that cannot be removed by surgery, one for cancer that may be removable and receives treatment befo…

This early-phase trial tests a new therapy for people with advanced small cell lung cancer or similar neuroendocrine cancers that have not responded to prior treatment. The approach involves collecting a patient's own immune cells, modifying them in a lab to recognize a protein c…

Researchers are testing a new immunotherapy called Lm-LLO-TT in adults with advanced pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma that has already been treated with chemotherapy. Lm-LLO-TT uses a weakened form of Listeria bacteria engineered to carry a tetanus toxoid antigen, aiming to spark…

Researchers at the University of Oklahoma are testing whether adding pentamidine, an antiparasitic drug, to standard modified FOLFIRINOX chemotherapy is safe and helps shrink tumors in people with advanced or metastatic pancreatic cancer. Up to 30 adults with confirmed locally ad…

Researchers are testing whether adding two oral drugs, avutometinib and defactinib, to standard chemotherapy (mFOLFIRINOX) is safe and can slow or shrink pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma. The trial has two parts: one for people whose cancer has spread, and one for people whose ca…

This phase 2 trial is testing whether a lower dose of the immunotherapy drug nivolumab, given less often, can still control cancer in people with various advanced or metastatic cancers. The goal is to see if a cheaper, more accessible regimen works as well as the standard high-co…

Researchers are testing whether measuring specific proteins in tumors can help match patients with advanced pancreatic or breast cancer to antibody-drug conjugates that are more likely to work for them. The trial enrolls 225 adults whose cancer has progressed after prior treatmen…

Researchers are studying whether adding local treatments such as ablation, radiotherapy, or transarterial therapy to the drug combination atezolizumab plus bevacizumab helps certain patients with unresectable hepatocellular carcinoma live longer. The study uses medical records an…

Choledochal cyst is a congenital bile duct problem that surgeons treat by removing the cyst and rebuilding the bile duct with a Roux-en-Y hepaticojejunostomy, often using a surgical robot. Surgeons usually leave an abdominal drainage tube in place afterward, but better robot prec…

Researchers test whether coconut oil pulling or a moringa mouthwash can reduce gingivitis in children with diabetes, compared with chlorhexidine. Thirty children aged 6 to 12 with mild to moderate gingivitis use one of the three rinses. The team measures gum inflammation and leve…

Researchers are testing whether a new combination of two antibodies, JS207 and JS007, works better than the standard first-line treatment of toripalimab plus bevacizumab for advanced liver cancer. The trial enrolls about 560 adults with liver cancer that cannot be removed by surg…

This trial is testing whether a combination of drugs—inavolisib plus fulvestrant, with or without palbociclib—is safe for people with a specific type of advanced breast cancer (HR+, HER2-negative) that has a PIK3CA mutation, and who also have type 2 diabetes. The main focus is on…

Researchers are testing whether a combination of four experimental oral drugs, AD-233A, AD-233B, AD-233C and AD-233D, can improve blood sugar control in adults with type 2 diabetes. The Phase III trial enrolls about 354 participants and compares the drug combination against an ac…

Researchers are running a first-in-human study of MGC030, an antibody-drug conjugate, in people with advanced solid tumors that have come back or stopped responding to standard treatment. The trial includes participants with urothelial, colorectal, gastric, gastroesophageal, esop…

Researchers are studying the safety of selpercatinib, an oral drug, in people in India with advanced cancers that have changes in the RET gene. The trial includes adults with RET fusion-positive non-small cell lung cancer and adults and children aged 12 and older with RET-mutant …

Researchers are testing a combination of paclitaxel polymeric micelles and ivonescimab in adults with small cell lung cancer that has returned or stopped responding after platinum-based chemotherapy and anti-PD-1/PD-L1 therapy. The phase 2 trial aims to see how many participants'…

This study looks at whether propranolol, a drug often used for high blood pressure, helps or harms people with advanced cirrhosis (severe liver scarring). The trial will include 466 adults with a MELD score over 9, meaning their liver disease is fairly advanced. Researchers will …

This study explores whether measuring a hormone called renin can help doctors choose the best first medication for people with early-stage high blood pressure. Adults with low renin levels are randomly assigned to receive either spironolactone or a standard blood pressure drug fo…

Researchers are testing whether giving chemotherapy before surgery helps people with pancreatic cancer that can be removed. The trial compares two drug combinations, gemcitabine plus nab-paclitaxel and FOLFIRINOX, in adults with resectable pancreatic adenocarcinoma. After treatme…

This study tests an experimental drug called WGI-0301 combined with lenvatinib in 80 people with advanced liver cancer who have already tried one treatment. The goal is to see if the combination is safe, tolerable, and shrinks tumors. It is an open-label, non-placebo trial across…

This study will enroll 20 severely obese adults scheduled for metabolic surgery. Half will use a continuous glucose monitor (CGM) and half will use standard finger-stick testing to track blood sugar. Researchers want to see if the CGM leads to steadier blood sugar levels and fewe…

The HARVEST study is testing whether eating a special low-glycemic, high-protein rice instead of regular white rice can improve blood sugar control in people with prediabetes or type 2 diabetes. Over 16 weeks, 225 adults in Singapore will replace their usual rice with one of thre…

This trial tests whether eating almonds as an evening snack improves overnight blood sugar in pregnant women with gestational diabetes. About 156 women will either eat 43 grams of whole almonds daily or a nut-free snack for 28 days. Researchers will measure blood sugar levels ove…

Many people live with heart disease, kidney disease, and type 2 diabetes at the same time, but care often focuses on each condition separately. This trial tests a primary care model that brings these conditions together under one coordinated plan. Primary care centers receive tra…

Researchers are testing whether torvutatug samrotecan, alone or with bevacizumab, works better than standard care as maintenance therapy for people with platinum-sensitive relapsed ovarian, fallopian tube, or primary peritoneal cancer. The trial enrolls about 600 participants who…

This early-stage trial is testing a new drug called ACT500 in 24 people who have both fatty liver disease and chronic hepatitis B. The main goal is to check the drug's safety and how the body processes it at different doses. Participants will take ACT500 or a placebo daily, and r…

This trial investigates whether adding a once-weekly injection of tirzepatide to standard diabetes pills can improve blood sugar control and promote weight loss in obese adults with type 2 diabetes. Over six months, researchers will compare changes in HbA1c and body weight betwee…

Researchers are testing whether a digital behavioral therapy app, added to standard diabetes care, can improve blood sugar control and lower the risk of liver fibrosis in adults with type 2 diabetes. The trial enrolls 180 adults with type 2 diabetes who are at low to moderate ris…

This early-stage study tests a new oral drug called ACT500 in 24 adults with fatty liver disease (MASLD). The main goal is to check safety and how the drug moves through the body. Participants take one pill daily in different dose groups. The study does not aim to cure the diseas…

Researchers are testing how safely and comfortably people with type 2 diabetes can switch from semaglutide to CagriSema, a weekly injection that combines cagrilintide and semaglutide. About 210 adults who have taken a stable dose of branded semaglutide for at least three months w…

Pancreatic and other biliopancreatic cancers often block the bile duct, causing jaundice and serious infections. Doctors use endoscopic procedures to place stents that restore bile flow, but several techniques exist and it is unclear which works best. This study follows 300 patie…

This trial is testing whether a new drug called raludotatug deruxtecan (R-DXd), given alone or with bevacizumab, can help people with advanced ovarian cancer live longer and delay cancer growth compared to standard chemotherapy. The study includes adults with high-grade serous or…

This phase 2 trial tests the safety of belzutifan, a daily oral tablet, in adolescents with rare solid tumors that cannot be surgically removed or have spread. The study includes three tumor types: pheochromocytoma/paraganglioma (PPGL), wild-type gastrointestinal stromal tumors (…

Researchers are testing whether combining retlirafusp alfa, famitinib, and AG chemotherapy (nab-paclitaxel plus gemcitabine) can slow cancer growth in people with unresectable pancreatic cancer. The trial enrolls about 88 adults with locally advanced or metastatic pancreatic duct…

This study tests whether a smartphone app that shows real-time blood sugar and activity data can help adolescents and young adults with type 2 diabetes improve their glucose control. Participants use a continuous glucose monitor and Fitbit, and some receive prompts to reflect on …

Researchers are studying whether microwave ablation, helped by a saline injection that separates the liver tumor from the diaphragm, is safe and effective for hepatocellular carcinoma. They compare this approach with surgical resection in patients whose single tumor is 5 cm or sm…

This trial is testing whether a targeted therapy called raludotatug deruxtecan (R-DXd), given alone or with bevacizumab, can help people with newly diagnosed advanced ovarian cancer live longer without their cancer growing. Participants have already completed first-line platinum-…

Researchers are testing UrDiaCare, an Urdu-language app that gives diabetes self-management education and support through WhatsApp or Android. The trial includes 406 adults aged 30 to 70 in Pakistan who have type 2 diabetes and higher-than-recommended blood sugar levels. Particip…

Researchers are studying whether adding daily atorvastatin to standard chemotherapy and surgery changes the immune cells inside advanced high grade serous tumors of the ovary, fallopian tube, or peritoneum. The trial enrolls 40 adults with Stage III or IV disease who cannot have …

Researchers are testing a wafer called EF-009 that surgeons place directly onto pancreatic tumors during a minimally invasive operation. The trial enrolls adults with borderline resectable or unresectable pancreatic cancer, meaning tumors that surgery may or may not be able to re…

Researchers at El Katib Hospital are testing a procedure called endoscopic band ligation on the upper part of the small intestine in people with type 2 diabetes. The goal is to reshape the duodenal lining so it may release more gut hormones that help control blood sugar. Ten adul…

This phase 3 trial tests whether adding an experimental drug called BG-C9074 to bevacizumab helps adults with epithelial ovarian, fallopian tube, or primary peritoneal cancer whose disease has not worsened after initial platinum-based chemotherapy plus bevacizumab. Participants r…

This trial tests whether adding diloxanide furoate to the standard antibiotic metronidazole improves recovery from amoebic liver abscess, a serious infection of the liver caused by a parasite. About 220 adults with a new diagnosis will receive either the added drug or a placebo, …

Researchers are testing a new drug called TS-104 in adults with advanced solid tumors, including lung, head and neck, ovarian, endometrial, esophageal, and gastric cancers. TS-104 is a peptide drug conjugate: it uses a targeting peptide to carry the chemotherapy drug MMAE directl…

This study tests whether oral vancomycin, an antibiotic, can help children aged 6-15 with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), especially types linked to liver problems. About 140 kids will either get vancomycin plus standard care or standard care alone for up to a year. Researchers…

Researchers are testing whether a multidisciplinary care model helps people with type 2 diabetes and chronic kidney disease start and adjust five classes of heart and kidney protective medicines within four months. The trial enrolls about 570 adults at high or very high risk of k…

Researchers are testing whether a higher dose of proton beam therapy can normalise hormone levels better than standard radiotherapy in people with functioning pituitary tumours, including acromegaly and Cushing's disease. Participants receive about six weeks of either standard-do…

This study will compare three approaches before gastric bypass surgery for severe obesity: taking the medication tirzepatide for 60 days, following a ketogenic diet for 4 weeks, or receiving standard care. The goal is to see which method leads to the most weight loss one year aft…

Researchers are testing an investigational drug called SKB571 in adults with advanced or metastatic pancreatic cancer. The trial aims to see how well the drug shrinks tumors and how safe it is. Participants receive SKB571 every three weeks, and doctors track their response using …

Researchers are testing an investigational oral drug called catequentinib hydrochloride (AL3818) in adults with advanced or metastatic endometrial cancer, low grade serous ovarian cancer, soft tissue sarcoma, or glioblastoma. The trial has two parts: a phase 1b part to find safe …

Researchers are testing whether an experimental immunotherapy called ZG005, combined with bevacizumab, works better than the standard combination of sintilimab and bevacizumab for people with advanced hepatocellular carcinoma who have not yet received systemic treatment. The tria…

This early-phase study is testing a combination of two experimental drugs, Ris-Rez and ivonescimab, in about 184 adults with advanced solid tumors that have spread. The main goals are to find a safe dose, understand side effects, and see if the combo can shrink tumors. It's a fir…

This trial investigates how the drug zoledronic acid is processed in the body of people with chronic kidney disease who are on dialysis and also have osteoporosis. It aims to find the best dose—either 2.5 mg or 5 mg—given as a single intravenous injection during a dialysis sessio…

This study tests a community-based exercise program for people aged 50 and older who have at least two chronic conditions, such as heart disease, diabetes, arthritis, or obesity. The program is designed to improve muscle strength, heart and lung fitness, and overall well-being. R…

Researchers are observing how tirzepatide works in routine care for adults in Pakistan who have obesity, prediabetes, or type 2 diabetes. The study follows 330 people starting the medicine as part of their normal treatment at ten diabetes and endocrinology centres. Doctors decide…

Researchers are testing an experimental oral drug called OMS1620 in 84 healthy adults. The drug blocks the receptor that adrenocorticotrophic hormone (ACTH) uses to signal the adrenal glands. The trial measures whether single and repeated doses are safe, how the drug moves throug…

Researchers are testing a drug called 3D185 in people with advanced or metastatic cholangiocarcinoma, a type of bile duct cancer, whose tumors have changes in the FGFR2 gene. All participants have already received at least one other systemic cancer treatment that stopped working.…

Researchers compare dapagliflozin, a diabetes drug, with metformin, the standard insulin-sensitizing treatment, in women with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS). The trial enrolls 60 women aged 18 to 40 who have PCOS and infertility. The main goal is to see how each drug affects fe…

This trial tests whether adding an experimental drug called INCB123667 to the standard maintenance therapy bevacizumab can delay cancer recurrence in people with advanced ovarian, fallopian tube, or primary peritoneal cancer. Participants must have completed initial chemotherapy …

This trial tests whether the GX-01S continuous glucose monitoring system helps adults with type 1 or type 2 diabetes improve their blood sugar control. Participants wear the sensor for about 4.5 months, with the first 15 days blinded to establish a baseline, then full access to r…

Researchers compare dapagliflozin, a diabetes drug, with metformin, the standard insulin-sensitizing treatment, in women with polycystic ovary syndrome. The trial enrolls 70 women aged 18 to 40 who have PCOS and infertility. Over the study, the team measures changes in follicle-s…

Researchers in Oman are testing whether a structured education program that combines diabetes and oral health advice can improve blood sugar control and gum health in adults with type 2 diabetes. The trial enrolls 290 adults aged 35 and older who have had type 2 diabetes for at l…

This trial tests whether an experimental drug called HRS-7172, when combined with other antitumor therapies, can safely shrink or control advanced pancreatic cancer that has RAS mutations or amplifications. The study includes adults aged 18 to 70 with locally advanced or metastat…

This trial tests whether adding N-acetylcysteine (NAC), an antioxidant, to standard care improves early response in people with liver cirrhosis who develop spontaneous bacterial peritonitis (SBP), a serious infection of the abdominal fluid. Researchers will give 60 adults either …

This trial tests whether individualized nursing care can help adults with diabetes feel more confident and capable in managing their condition. Participants receive structured, personalized sessions that include education, goal-setting, and self-monitoring guidance. The study mea…

This study tests whether a special clinic where heart, kidney, diabetes, and liver doctors work together can help people with type 2 diabetes and heart disease get better control of their blood pressure and cholesterol. About 150 adults will be randomly assigned to either usual c…

This trial tests whether two moderate low-carbohydrate diets, one higher in protein and one higher in fat, improve blood sugar, blood fats, and weight more than a standard diet. Adults with type 2 diabetes, high triglycerides, and overweight or obesity will follow one of the thre…

This trial tests whether adding nitazoxanide, a drug used for parasitic infections, to standard antibiotics can improve outcomes for people with liver cirrhosis who develop spontaneous bacterial peritonitis, a severe infection of the abdominal fluid. Researchers will compare two …

This trial tests whether an automated insulin delivery system, the DEKA TWIIST pump with Tidepool Loop software, can safely manage glucose levels in pregnant people with type 1 diabetes. The system adjusts insulin automatically and can be set to pregnancy-specific glucose targets…

This study tests two common methods for calculating mealtime insulin doses in hospitalized adults with type 2 diabetes. One method, carbohydrate counting, adjusts the insulin dose based on the grams of carbs a patient actually eats. The other uses a fixed dose that changes only w…

This study tests the drug upadacitinib (Rinvoq) in 30 people with rare genetic disorders that overactivate the JAK-STAT immune pathway. The trial has four phases over 12 months, including an open-label phase to find the best dose and a randomized withdrawal phase to compare the d…

This trial tests whether acupuncture can improve insulin resistance in women with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS). The study includes two phases: first, a small group of 20 women receives active acupuncture plus lifestyle advice to check safety and feasibility. Then, a larger ra…

This early-stage trial tests an investigational drug called ABBV-253 in adults with advanced solid tumors, including lung, colorectal, and pancreatic cancers. The study aims to find safe doses and see whether the drug can shrink tumors. Participants receive the drug by infusion, …

This Phase 2 trial tests whether adding lurbinectedin to paclitaxel works better than paclitaxel alone for people with advanced small cell lung cancer that has returned after first treatment. About 69 adults will be randomly assigned to one of two groups. The study measures how m…

This trial tests an experimental drug called SGC001 in people who are likely to develop severe acute pancreatitis, a painful inflammation of the pancreas that can lead to organ failure. Participants receive either SGC001 or a placebo as a single intravenous infusion alongside sta…

This phase III trial tests an experimental drug called YL201 against standard chemotherapy in people with metastatic pancreatic cancer that has progressed after gemcitabine-based treatment. YL201 is designed to deliver a toxin directly to cancer cells that carry a specific marker…

This trial tests whether giving adolescent girls a daily multiple micronutrient supplement (with or without extra nutrients) improves their growth, brain function, bone health, and overall well-being compared to the standard weekly iron-folic acid pill. About 3,000 girls aged 10–…

This trial tests whether pembrolizumab, an immunotherapy drug, is safe when combined with chemotherapy or chemoradiotherapy for people in India with advanced gastric or gastroesophageal junction cancer, advanced biliary tract cancer, or high-risk locally advanced cervical cancer.…

This study tests a 12-week digital program led by a nurse to help young adults (ages 18-45) with type 2 diabetes better manage their condition. Participants use a web or mobile app for education, goal-setting, and direct messaging with a nurse. The goal is to see if this approach…

This trial tests whether adding an experimental immunotherapy (SHR-1701) and a targeted drug (apatinib) to standard chemotherapy (gemcitabine and nab-paclitaxel) can help people with advanced pancreatic cancer. The study enrolls adults aged 18 to 75 who have not yet received trea…

This phase 3 trial tests whether a new drug called mocertatug rezetecan (Mo-Rez) combined with bevacizumab works better than standard chemotherapy plus bevacizumab for women with platinum-sensitive ovarian cancer. The study includes about 690 participants whose cancer has returne…

This phase III trial compares an experimental combination of two drugs, QLC5508 and QL2107, against the current standard treatment (tislelizumab plus chemotherapy) as a first-line therapy for people with extensive-stage small cell lung cancer. The study enrolls adults who have no…

This phase 2 trial tests whether choosing treatment based on the genetic changes in a person's pancreatic cancer works better than standard chemotherapy. Adults with advanced pancreatic cancer that has progressed after first-line treatment may join if their tumor has a genetic ch…

This trial tests whether adding an experimental drug called TQA3605 to standard antiviral therapy helps more adults with chronic hepatitis B reach undetectable virus levels. About 930 participants who have been on antiviral treatment for at least a year will receive either TQA360…

This trial tests whether a special cooling tube placed near the pancreas can help people with acute pancreatitis recover faster. Participants are randomly assigned to receive either standard care alone or standard care plus the cooling device for up to three days. The study measu…

This trial asks whether baxdrostat, a daily pill that blocks an enzyme involved in aldosterone production, can reduce the overactive hormone-making spots in the adrenal glands of people with primary aldosteronism. Researchers will use specialized PET-CT scans to measure changes i…

This phase 2 trial tests whether combining an experimental drug called SHR-7787 with the immunotherapy adebrelimab can help people with limited-stage small cell lung cancer. The study enrolls adults aged 18 to 75 whose cancer has not progressed after standard chemotherapy and rad…

This study tests whether combining two drugs—ASTX727 (a pill) and retifanlimab (given through a vein)—can shrink tumors and control advanced Merkel cell cancer in people whose disease has worsened after standard immunotherapy. About 31 adults with stage III or IV Merkel cell canc…

This trial is testing whether adding a non-invasive ultrasound treatment called histotripsy to the immunotherapy drug durvalumab can strengthen the body's immune response against advanced intrahepatic cholangiocarcinoma, a type of bile duct cancer. Histotripsy uses focused sound …

This study tests whether peer support specialists—people who have been through liver transplant for alcohol-related disease themselves—can help others in the same situation stay sober and attend medical appointments. About 95 participants will meet regularly with a peer supporter…

This study tests a combination of two immunotherapy drugs (tremelimumab and durvalumab) plus chemotherapy (gemcitabine and cisplatin) in people with a rare, advanced liver cancer called combined hepatocellular-cholangiocarcinoma that cannot be removed by surgery or has spread. Ab…

This study looks at whether a preventive endoscopic procedure (sphincterotomy) can lower the risk of future bile duct problems in frail patients who cannot have their gallbladder removed after a bout of pancreatitis caused by gallstones. About 92 adults will be randomly assigned …

This study tests a combination of two experimental drugs, obrixtamig and ZL-1310, designed to help the immune system fight cancer. It is for adults with advanced small cell lung cancer or other neuroendocrine cancers. The trial has two parts: the first finds a safe dose of the tw…

This early study tests if injecting a person's own stem cells into the upper gut is safe and feasible for treating type 2 diabetes. The stem cells are taken from belly fat and processed before being injected during a scope procedure. Only 15 people will take part, and the main go…

This trial tests a cell therapy called DC-CTL, made from a patient's own immune cells, combined with standard anti-tumor treatment. The goal is to see if this approach is safe and may help control solid tumors such as colorectal, esophageal, lung, liver, and breast cancer. About …

This trial compares two surgical approaches for people with pancreatic cancer in the left side of the pancreas. One method removes the spleen along with the tumor, which is standard practice. The other preserves the spleen, potentially reducing complications and avoiding lifelong…

This trial tests whether mazdutide, a weekly injection that targets GLP-1 and glucagon receptors, can safely reduce portal pressure in overweight adults with compensated cirrhosis and clinically significant portal hypertension. Participants receive 16 weeks of mazdutide, with the…

This trial tests whether raludotatug deruxtecan, given alone or with bevacizumab, can delay cancer growth better than standard care in people with platinum-sensitive ovarian, primary peritoneal, or fallopian tube cancer that has returned after first treatment. About 600 adults as…

This trial tests a gene therapy for X-linked adrenoleukodystrophy (X-ALD), a rare genetic disease that damages the brain. The therapy uses a modified virus to deliver a working copy of the faulty gene directly into the spinal fluid and bloodstream. Up to 30 patients aged 1 year a…

This phase III trial is testing whether adding an experimental drug called LBL-024 to standard chemotherapy can help people with advanced extrapulmonary neuroendocrine carcinoma (EP-NEC), a rare and aggressive cancer. Participants will receive either LBL-024 or a placebo alongsid…

This trial tests whether continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) can improve blood sugar control and reduce complications in hospitalized adults with type 2 diabetes, compared to standard finger-prick testing. Participants are randomly assigned to either CGM with a sensor-guided insu…

This 8-week pilot trial tests whether eating at least 56 grams of almonds daily can raise blood levels of vitamin E and improve overall diet quality in adults taking GLP-1 medications like semaglutide or tirzepatide for obesity or type 2 diabetes. Participants are split into two …

This trial tests whether giving hydrocortisone during and right after pancreatic surgery can lower the risk of a postoperative pancreatic fistula, a serious leak of digestive fluids. About 20 adults with pancreatic, duodenal, or bile duct cancer will be randomly assigned to recei…

This Phase 2 trial tests an investigational once-weekly injection called SYH2069 in adults with type 2 diabetes whose blood sugar is not well controlled by diet, exercise, or metformin alone. Researchers compare several doses of SYH2069 against a placebo and an existing diabetes …

This trial tests whether infusions of stem cells from human umbilical cords can help people with primary biliary cholangitis, a liver disease that damages bile ducts. It is for patients who have not responded well to the standard medicine, ursodeoxycholic acid. The study first ch…

This trial tests whether a specially designed smartphone app can improve self-management and blood sugar control in adults with type 2 diabetes. Participants use the app for daily tracking, video health lessons, and guidance from a team of doctors, nurses, dietitians, and pharmac…

This phase 3 trial tests whether the experimental drug ZL-1310, when combined with an immunotherapy drug, can help people with extensive-stage small cell lung cancer live longer than those receiving standard chemotherapy plus immunotherapy. The study enrolls about 530 adults who …

This trial is testing whether a new oral drug called HRS-2329, which blocks multiple RAS proteins, can shrink tumors or slow disease when combined with other anti-cancer therapies. It is enrolling adults with advanced pancreatic cancer that has RAS mutations or amplifications and…

This phase II trial is testing whether an experimental oral medication, DA-302168S, can help people with type 2 diabetes control their blood sugar. The study will compare the drug against a placebo in about 272 adults who are already taking metformin. Researchers will measure cha…

This study tests a new planning method called multicompartment dosimetry (MCD) for TheraSphere, a treatment that delivers tiny radioactive beads to liver tumors. The goal is to give a higher radiation dose to the tumor while protecting healthy liver. Researchers will enroll 140 p…

This trial tests whether a daily supplement of calcium-HMB plus vitamin D3 can help adults aged 65 to 85 with type 2 diabetes keep their muscle mass and metabolism while starting semaglutide, a common weight-loss and diabetes medication. Participants take the supplement or a plac…

This trial tests whether draining the gallbladder through an endoscope works better than the standard percutaneous approach for people with acute cholecystitis who are too sick for surgery. Researchers will randomly assign 212 participants to receive either endoscopic ultrasound-…

This trial tests whether adding daily oral zinc to standard targeted therapy and immunotherapy helps people with advanced liver cancer. About 60 participants will be randomly assigned to receive the standard treatment alone or with either 20 mg or 30 mg of zinc each day. The main…

This trial tests whether adding a Chinese herbal formula called Shuganhuazhuo to standard anti-cancer therapy can improve liver function and survival in people with advanced hepatocellular carcinoma (the most common type of liver cancer). The study includes 120 adults who are abo…

This trial compares fungal-based pancreatic enzymes to standard pig-derived enzymes in people with chronic pancreatitis and digestive insufficiency. Participants take either the fungal or porcine enzyme for 12 weeks to see if the fungal version works just as well. The goal is to …

This pilot trial tests a personalized AI platform called PIPE-AI, enhanced by DiabetesGPT, to see if it can help adults with prediabetes or type 2 diabetes improve their self-management and knowledge. Participants are randomly assigned to either use the AI platform for three mont…

This early-stage trial is testing whether combining two chemotherapy drugs—liposomal irinotecan and cisplatin—can safely shrink or control advanced solid tumors that have not responded to standard treatments. The study will enroll about 44 adults aged 20 to 85 with various types …

This trial is testing whether an investigational drug called AZD6234, given as a weekly injection, can help adults with type 2 diabetes and excess weight lose more weight than a placebo. Participants will receive either AZD6234 or a placebo for 68 weeks, and researchers will meas…

This trial tests whether clazakizumab, an experimental anti-inflammatory drug, can lower a blood marker of inflammation called hsCRP in adults who have elevated levels and are at increased risk for heart problems. Participants must have conditions like established heart disease, …

This trial asks whether monitoring a slow-growing head and neck tumor without immediate treatment can preserve quality of life better than early surgery or radiation. Adults with newly diagnosed carotid or vagal paragangliomas are randomly assigned to either active surveillance o…

This phase 2 trial tests a drug called sacituzumab tirumotecan in people with neuroendocrine prostate cancer, a rare and aggressive form that has progressed after platinum-based chemotherapy. The drug is given by IV infusion three times per 42-day cycle. The study measures how ma…

This trial tests a 12-week community program for older stroke survivors who also have high blood pressure or type 2 diabetes. Participants take part in physical activities like exercise and nutrition education, plus cognitive games on an AI-enabled large screen. The goal is to se…

This trial tests whether a weight-loss procedure called endoscopic sleeve gastroplasty (ESG) can improve blood sugar control and reduce the need for insulin in adults with obesity and type 2 diabetes. Participants have poorly controlled diabetes despite taking standard medication…

This trial is testing whether adding dapagliflozin to metformin can improve levels of a growth-related hormone (IGF-1) in men with type 2 diabetes and fatty liver disease. The study will include 84 men aged 30-60 who are already taking metformin. Half will continue metformin alon…

This trial aims to find out whether a standard exercise program (Otago) or a specialized balance training that engages multiple senses (multisensory integration) is more effective at improving balance and walking in older adults with type 2 diabetes. Participants, aged 65 to 75, …

This clinical trial aims to find the safest and most effective hepatitis C treatment for people with chronic kidney disease (CKD). Researchers will compare two drug combinations based on how well the kidneys are working: one for patients with moderate kidney function and another …

This phase II trial is testing whether adding tocilizumab, an anti-inflammatory drug, to a standard two-drug immunotherapy regimen can reduce severe immune-related side effects in people with advanced liver cancer. The study enrolls about 51 adults with hepatocellular carcinoma t…

This study tests a new once-daily oral pill called orforglipron against a weekly injection (dulaglutide) in 170 teens aged 10-18 with type 2 diabetes. The goal is to see if the pill works better at controlling blood sugar and is safe. Participants will be followed for about 61 we…

This trial tests whether a wearable device and a personalized prehabilitation program can help adults recover better after surgery for pancreatic cancer or related conditions. Participants will wear a monitor to track vital signs and activity, and follow a program of exercise, nu…

This trial is testing an experimental procedure called pulsENDO therapy for adults with type 2 diabetes whose blood sugar is not well controlled with current medications. The procedure uses a thin tube to deliver gentle electric pulses to the lining of the small intestine, aiming…

This trial tests whether electro-thumbtack needle (ETN) therapy, a form of acupuncture with mild electrical stimulation, can improve the live birth rate in women with diminished ovarian reserve (DOR) undergoing in vitro fertilization (IVF). About 406 women with DOR will be random…

This trial tests a new laparoscopic procedure called SIBS, which combines sleeve gastrectomy with a side-to-side connection between the duodenum and ileum, without cutting the duodenum. The goal is to see if the surgery is safe and technically feasible in adults with obesity and …

This phase 2 trial is testing whether combining two immunotherapy drugs—vilastobart and retifanlimab—can shrink tumors in people with metastatic pancreatic cancer that has a BRCA1, BRCA2, or PALB2 gene mutation. Participants receive both drugs by IV infusion over several months. …

This study tests a 6-month program where patients work with a pharmacist and their primary care doctor to make shared decisions about medications and lifestyle. The goal is to see if this team-based approach improves heart and kidney health scores and medication adherence. The st…

This trial tests whether replacing some of the usual diet with navy beans — without changing total calories — is a practical and acceptable way to help manage metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease (MASLD) in adults with intermediate-stage liver fibrosis. Forty …

This trial tests whether giving praziquantel three times a year, instead of the standard once a year, can improve liver fibrosis (scarring) caused by schistosomiasis in people aged 15-40 in Uganda. Participants with liver fibrosis will be randomly assigned to one of two treatment…

This trial is testing whether taking a daily Ceylon cinnamon supplement, combined with a structured educational program, can improve blood sugar control, cholesterol levels, and nerve pain in adults with type 2 diabetes and painful diabetic peripheral neuropathy. About 900 partic…

This trial tests whether a culturally tailored, Spanish-language onboarding and support program helps Latino youth aged 10–20 with type 1 diabetes adopt and consistently use the Medtronic MiniMed 780G automated insulin delivery system. Participants receive one-on-one nutrition su…

This trial tests whether open-source automated insulin delivery (AID) systems can control blood sugar as well as commercial systems in adults with type 1 diabetes, even when meals are not announced. Participants will use both types of systems for four weeks each, with a focus on …

This phase 2 trial is testing whether pirfenidone, a drug already used for lung scarring, can help people with chronic pancreatitis—a long-term inflammation of the pancreas that causes severe pain. The study will enroll 60 adults with chronic pancreatitis and moderate-to-severe p…

This study tests NeoMayor, a smartphone app that gives personalized advice on exercise, diet, sleep, and mood to improve heart health. Researchers will enroll 240 adults aged 55 to 75 in Chile who are at risk for heart problems. Participants use the app for 4 months, and some als…

This trial tests whether extending a 6-month exercise coaching program to 12 months helps people with type 2 diabetes maintain a healthier activity level. Participants will be randomly assigned to either the standard 6-month program or an extended version with sessions every two …

This phase II trial is testing whether an experimental drug called sacituzumab tirumotecan (Sac-TMT) can shrink tumors in people with thymic carcinoma that cannot be surgically removed and has already been treated with platinum-based chemotherapy. Participants receive the drug in…

This phase 3 trial is testing whether giving targeted therapies that match specific genetic abnormalities in a person's tumor can delay or prevent biliary tract cancer from coming back after surgery. Participants will have their tumor tested for certain markers, and if found, the…

This trial tests whether testosterone therapy can help men with spinal cord injury who have low testosterone and difficulty walking. The goal is to see if it increases muscle and bone in the legs, reduces body fat, and improves strength. Some participants also receive finasteride…

This trial tests whether a medicine called emapalumab, which calms a specific part of the immune system, can prevent liver failure in children aged 1 year and older with severe hepatitis that hasn't improved with steroids. The study includes a screening group to observe all sever…

This trial tests whether a daily supplement of 5-methyltetrahydrofolate (a form of folate) can improve markers of liver health in people with metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease (MASLD), a common type of fatty liver. Over 90 days, participants receive either …

This phase III trial is testing whether switching liver transplant recipients to an everolimus-based, calcineurin inhibitor-free regimen one year after surgery can better preserve kidney function compared to staying on a low-dose calcineurin inhibitor. The study enrolls 150 adult…

This trial is testing whether a combination of two newer drugs—envafolimab and suvemcitug—plus chemotherapy delivered directly to the liver can shrink advanced liver tumors enough to allow surgery. The study enrolls adults aged 18–75 with liver cancer that is currently too advanc…

This trial tests whether an artificial intelligence system can tailor the timing of follow-up scans for people who have had liver cancer surgically removed or ablated. Instead of fixed-interval scans every four months, the AI uses routine clinical data to estimate each person's c…

This trial explores whether starting transdermal estradiol (a skin gel or patch) soon after menopause can protect the heart and brain in women who have hot flashes and at least one cardiovascular risk factor. One hundred women will be randomly assigned to receive the hormone ther…

This pilot study tests whether a voice-activated smart speaker can help adults aged 50 and older with poorly controlled type 2 diabetes improve their blood sugar levels. Participants receive weekly diabetes education and skills training calls through the smart speaker for 12 week…

This trial is testing a combination of three drugs—benmelstobart, anlotinib, and etoposide—as a first treatment for elderly patients (65 and older) or those too frail for standard intensive chemotherapy. The goal is to see if this platinum-free regimen can control the cancer and …

This trial tests whether an artificial intelligence (AI) system can help doctors select the best first-line immune checkpoint inhibitor (ICI) therapy for adults with unresectable hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC), a type of advanced liver cancer. About 1,800 participants across 26 h…

This trial compares two simple diet strategies — eating only during early hours or cutting staple foods like rice and bread in half — each combined with an app-guided exercise program, against exercise alone. Researchers want to see which approach helps adults with obesity and pr…

Liver disease is the only major cause of death on the rise, and once cirrhosis develops, no proven medications exist to help people live longer. This trial tests whether apixaban, a blood thinner already used for clots, can prevent early-stage cirrhosis from progressing to a dang…

This study tracks the safety and effectiveness of mirvetuximab soravtansine (MIRV), a drug that targets a protein called folate receptor alpha on cancer cells, in patients with advanced ovarian, fallopian tube, or primary peritoneal cancer. Researchers will observe 400 patients r…

This study looks at whether a wearable insulin patch pump, guided by a continuous glucose monitor, can better control high blood sugar caused by high-dose steroids in people with sudden hearing loss and diabetes or prediabetes. About 44 participants will be randomly assigned to e…

This study tests whether a 12-week program combining a weekly injection of mazdutide (a drug that targets gut hormones) with lifestyle counseling can quickly reduce liver fat in overweight or obese people who want to donate part of their liver but are temporarily disqualified due…

This trial investigates whether transplanting healthy gut bacteria (fecal microbiota transplantation) can help immunotherapy work better in people with advanced liver cancer. Participants receive either a real transplant via colonoscopy or a sham procedure, alongside standard imm…

This study tests four nutrition programs—meal kits, ready-to-eat meals, cooking classes, and motivational texts—in 400 adults with overweight or obesity who use food pantries. The goal is to see which approach best improves diet quality and food security, with the aim of reducing…

This trial investigates whether raising the body's core temperature to 41.5°C for 4 hours, called whole-body hyperthermia, can improve outcomes when added to standard chemotherapy for people with metastatic pancreatic cancer that has progressed after initial treatment. The study …

This phase 2 trial tests whether a combination of the targeted drug glofitamab with chemotherapy (gemcitabine and oxaliplatin) can improve the effectiveness of a CAR-T cell therapy called lisocabtagene maraleucel in people with relapsed or refractory aggressive B-cell lymphomas. …

This pilot study tests whether a family-based, culturally tailored diabetes management program can help Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander adults with type 2 diabetes. Participants attend group education sessions with a family member and receive help connecting to social servic…

This clinical trial is testing a shorter, more intense course of radiation therapy (called hypofractionated radiotherapy) for people who have had surgery for thymic epithelial tumors, including thymoma and thymic carcinoma. The goal is to see if this approach can keep the tumor f…

This study tests a smart computer system that helps primary care doctors screen for and manage diabetic kidney disease in adults with type 2 diabetes. The tool automatically calculates kidney function, reminds doctors to order urine tests, and gives personalized treatment advice.…

This study tests a program where social workers screen families of youth with type 1 diabetes for social challenges like food insecurity, then connect them to community resources. The goal is to see if this approach is practical and acceptable, and whether it can improve diabetes…

This trial investigates whether tirzepatide, a medication already used for diabetes and weight loss, can help repair nerve damage in people with diabetic peripheral neuropathy. The study includes 40 adults with diabetes and nerve pain or numbness. Researchers will measure nerve h…

This study tests whether a home-based balance and strength program called Otago exercises can improve mobility, balance, and quality of life in adults with type 2 diabetes. Participants do the exercises 5 days a week for 4 weeks, plus walking. The trial measures how quickly they …

This study tests a procedure that uses a thin needle guided by an endoscope to inject alcohol into a benign adrenal tumor that produces too much aldosterone, a hormone that raises blood pressure. The goal is to destroy the tumor without surgery. The trial enrolls 30 adults with l…

This clinical trial tests a new approach for people with a type of bile duct cancer that cannot be removed by surgery. It compares a combination of targeted therapy and a procedure that delivers chemotherapy directly to the liver against standard chemotherapy. The goal is to see …

This study tests whether an AI-powered intensive lifestyle program can help people with obesity and newly diagnosed type 2 diabetes lose weight and control blood sugar as well as the drug tirzepatide. Adults aged 18 to 65 with a BMI of 28 to 40 and recent diabetes diagnosis are r…

This trial tests whether an absorbable gelatin sponge works as well as cyanoacrylate glue for closing off enlarged stomach veins that can bleed. Both treatments are delivered via endoscopy with small coils. Participants are adults with a history of bleeding from these veins, and …

This phase 2 trial is testing whether giving platinum-based chemotherapy (carboplatin and etoposide) together with the immunotherapy tarlatamab can help patients with advanced small-cell lung cancer whose disease has worsened while on tarlatamab alone. The study enrolls about 54 …

This study explores whether eating durian daily for two weeks changes the gut microbiome, metabolism, and blood sugar levels in adults with type 2 diabetes. Forty participants will eat fresh durian pulp and undergo blood and stool tests, plus continuous glucose monitoring. The go…

This trial tests a new gene therapy called FOXP3-T4 for people with IPEX syndrome, a rare genetic condition that causes severe immune problems. The therapy involves taking a patient's own immune cells, modifying them in the lab to work better, and giving them back via a single in…

This trial investigates whether a minimally invasive procedure using a special dye can better detect cancer spread in men with early-stage testicular cancer. About 20-30% of these patients have cancer cells in lymph nodes that standard scans miss. Participants are randomly assign…

This study looks at how well the chemotherapy drug temozolomide works for people with aggressive pituitary tumors or pituitary cancer that hasn't responded to standard treatments like surgery or radiation. Researchers are collecting data from medical records across multiple hospi…

This study tests whether a standardized care pathway called RICA helps people recover faster after emergency keyhole surgery for moderate gallbladder inflammation (Grade II acute cholecystitis). The pathway includes steps like ultrasound before surgery, limited fasting, blood sug…

This phase 2 study tests whether the drug bepirovirsen can achieve a functional cure for chronic hepatitis B in 30 adults with low virus levels. Participants receive weekly injections for 24 weeks and undergo liver biopsies to measure changes in the virus and immune response. The…

This study tests whether adding the drug NTZ to standard care can help people with liver cirrhosis who experience a sudden worsening (acute decompensation) or have developed acute-on-chronic liver failure. The trial enrolls adults with cirrhosis from any cause who have had a rece…

This study tests a new combination drug called TriGlytza-01 in overweight adults with type 2 diabetes whose blood sugar is not well controlled by metformin alone. The trial compares TriGlytza-01 to standard metformin over 16 weeks, measuring safety, blood sugar levels, and body w…

This study tests whether a mobile app that provides structured diabetes education can help adolescents with type 1 diabetes improve their blood sugar control, confidence, and self-care habits. Participants aged 10 to 19 with type 1 diabetes and an HbA1c of 7% or higher will use t…

This study tests whether an integrated digital health platform—combining a continuous glucose monitor, activity and sleep tracker, and food log—can improve blood sugar control in adults with type 2 diabetes. Some participants also receive weekly feedback from a healthcare provide…

This study investigates whether regular blood tests can detect liver cancer earlier in people with type 2 diabetes who also have significant liver scarring. Participants are randomly assigned to either a surveillance group receiving specialized blood tests every six months or a s…

This study tests an experimental drug, TAX2, in adults with advanced or metastatic solid tumors that have not responded to standard treatments. The trial has two parts: first, finding a safe dose, and then testing that dose in more people. Researchers will monitor side effects, h…

This study tests whether adding a Mediterranean-style meal delivery program to resmetirom therapy improves liver health more than resmetirom alone. It involves 120 adults with non-cirrhotic MASH who are starting resmetirom. Participants either receive the drug plus 10 medically t…

This study tests whether montelukast, a common allergy medication, can reduce damage to the kidneys, eyes, and blood vessels in adults with type 2 diabetes and early kidney disease. The drug works by blocking inflammatory chemicals called leukotrienes, which are linked to diabete…

This study tests whether giving a combination of chemotherapy, immunotherapy (adebrelimab), and a targeted drug (rivoceranib) before surgery can improve outcomes for people with liver cancer that can be surgically removed. Participants receive the drug combination first, then und…

This study tests whether adding blood flow restriction (BFR) training to standard exercise helps adults aged 50-60 with type 2 diabetes improve balance, muscle strength, and physical function. Participants wear compression cuffs on their limbs during low-intensity resistance exer…

This study tests whether an artificial intelligence (AI) tool can help doctors choose better diabetes medicines for patients with type 2 diabetes. Many patients are treated by doctors who are not diabetes specialists, so the AI provides real-time suggestions and predictions about…

This trial investigates whether flushing the bile duct opening with ice-cold water after an ERCP procedure can reduce the chance of developing pancreatitis, a frequent complication. Researchers will compare patients who receive the flush to those who do not, looking at pancreatit…

This trial compares two blood pressure targets in people with primary aldosteronism, a hormonal condition that causes high blood pressure. One group aims for a systolic pressure below 120 mmHg (intensive), the other between 120 and 140 mmHg (standard). Over 6 to 10 years, researc…

This trial tests whether using higher (less strict) bilirubin thresholds for starting light therapy in very preterm infants (born before 30 weeks) is as safe as the current Dutch guidelines. About 680 babies across Dutch NICUs will be randomly assigned to one of two threshold str…

This Phase 3 study tests SAB-142, an antibody that targets immune cells, in 108 people aged 5 to 40 with type 1 diabetes. The goal is to see if it can preserve the body's ability to produce insulin over 12 months. Participants receive either the drug or a placebo alongside standa…

This study tests whether replacing missing back teeth with dental implants can help people with uncontrolled type 2 diabetes improve their blood sugar levels. The idea is that better chewing leads to healthier eating, which may lower HbA1c. 140 adults will either get implants plu…

This study tests a new, simpler weight training program called D-STORM for adults with type 2 diabetes. The program uses easier exercises to build muscle and improve blood sugar control. Over 12 weeks, 56 participants will either do the training plus usual care or just usual care…

This study tests whether a personalized online lifestyle program, with or without a virtual AI coach, can help people with type 2 diabetes improve their blood sugar control. 160 adults will use continuous glucose monitors and attend online group sessions over 12 months, with foll…

This study tests whether adding a laxative (bisacodyl) and a longer low-fiber diet to the standard bowel prep improves colonoscopy quality in people with cirrhosis. About 252 adults will be randomly assigned to either the standard or modified prep. The goal is to see if the new a…

This study tests a new drug called samuraciclib added to standard chemotherapy for people with a specific type of advanced pancreatic cancer (basal-like). The goal is to find the safest dose and see if the combination helps shrink tumors or slow the cancer. About 67 adults with n…

This study investigates whether a supervised, adapted physical activity program can improve how the body burns fat during walking in women with overweight or obesity, both with and without polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS). Researchers will compare changes in fat oxidation and oth…

This trial tests whether a procedure called EUS-guided gallbladder drainage can prevent future gallbladder attacks in people who are too sick or frail for surgery. Participants are randomly assigned to receive either the drainage procedure or standard medical care. The study will…

This trial investigates whether a diet rich in polyphenols—including daily cocoa and extra fruits and vegetables—can reduce oxidative stress and improve blood vessel function in pregnant women. Researchers will randomly assign 60 pregnant women to receive dietary counseling and c…

Many people with diabetes skip regular eye exams, even though early treatment can prevent vision loss. This pilot study tests whether offering retinal photography during routine occupational health visits makes screening easier to access. Workers with diabetes attend one visit wh…

Researchers are testing a new PET/CT imaging tracer called [68Ga]-LY4257529 that targets a protein called GRPR, which some cancers make in large amounts. The study includes up to 60 adults with breast cancer or other tumors known or suspected to express GRPR, such as prostate, ov…

Researchers are studying whether immune markers in a blood sample taken before pancreatic cancer surgery can predict a serious complication called postoperative pancreatic fistula, where digestive fluids leak from the surgical connection. Adults scheduled for curative-intent panc…

Researchers are reviewing medical records from about 1,125 women in Italy with newly diagnosed advanced high-grade epithelial ovarian cancer. The study focuses on how hospitals test tumors for homologous recombination deficiency (HRD), a DNA repair flaw that can make PARP inhibit…

This study checks if a simpler way to collect blood samples works as well as the standard method for the HepQuant DuO liver test. The test involves drinking a natural substance and taking blood samples 20 and 60 minutes later. Researchers will compare different blood collection t…

Researchers at Assiut University are studying whether two ultrasound measures of fetal heart function and blood flow can predict poor outcomes in pregnancies complicated by diabetes or preeclampsia. The study enrolls 69 pregnant women, including those with gestational diabetes, p…

Researchers at Gaziantep City Hospital are using bedside ultrasound to measure stomach volume in pregnant women right before a scheduled cesarean section. They compare women who have gestational diabetes with those who do not, to see whether diabetes affects how much food or flui…

Researchers are testing a new imaging agent called 111In-TJD-31 that targets placental alkaline phosphatase (ALPP), a protein found on many solid tumor cells but rarely in healthy adult tissue. The study enrolls 8 participants: 2 healthy volunteers who give blood samples and 6 pa…

Many cancer trials require patients to have specific molecular markers, so researchers test large numbers of people to find the few who qualify. This study evaluates FATHOM, an AI system that reads clinical trial records and routine tumor slides to predict which patients carry th…

This study is looking at whether a blood test called Galleri can help detect ovarian cancer early in people with BRCA1 or BRCA2 gene changes, who are at higher risk. Participants will give a blood sample and answer questionnaires about their experience. The study will also check …

Researchers compare two ways to find which adrenal gland overproduces aldosterone in people with primary aldosteronism. One method uses a metomidate PET-CT scan with a radioactive tracer; the other uses adrenal vein sampling, an invasive catheter procedure. The trial measures how…

This study compares two needle devices used to take tissue samples from pancreatic lesions during an endoscopic ultrasound. The goal is to see which device provides better quality tissue for diagnosis with fewer needle sticks. About 30 adults with pancreatic solid lesions larger …

Researchers test a new endoscopic device called the loop brush fine needle aspiration (lbFNA) to sample pancreatic cysts in people scheduled for surgery. The pilot study enrolls 8 adults with cysts that require surgical removal. Doctors use the device to puncture, brush, and aspi…

Researchers at Assiut University are studying whether two types of routine blood measurements can help predict how quickly kidney disease worsens in people with diabetes. The first is the Triglyceride-Glucose index, a calculation from standard cholesterol and blood sugar tests. T…

Researchers are testing whether a previously validated artificial intelligence model can help identify high-grade dysplasia or pancreatic cancer in real time during a procedure called digital per-oral pancreatoscopy. The study enrolls 60 adults who need this procedure for suspect…

Pancreatic cancer is hard to catch early, and screening guidelines for high-risk people remain uncertain. Researchers at UNC are testing an electronic decision support tool that guides patients and doctors through a shared conversation about whether to screen. The pilot study enr…

This registry study follows 400 people at increased risk for pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma who receive PancreaSure, a blood test designed to detect early-stage disease. Researchers track whether the test results lead doctors to change surveillance plans, such as scheduling mor…

Researchers are testing whether an electronic nose that analyzes exhaled breath can serve as a noninvasive prescreening tool for several diseases at once. The study plans to enroll up to 20,000 adults and will first standardize the breath-sampling procedure, then evaluate how wel…

This study tests whether using an AI program to screen for diabetic eye disease during regular primary care visits can get more people to follow up with an eye specialist. It will include 4,000 adults with diabetes who have Medicaid and haven't had an eye exam in the past year. T…

This study tests whether community pharmacies can help find undiagnosed type 2 diabetes and prediabetes in adults living in Irbid, Jordan. Participants without a diabetes diagnosis will fill out a risk questionnaire and, if their score is high, receive a quick finger-prick HbA1c …

This trial tests whether measuring glucose in umbilical cord blood, already collected at birth, can screen newborns for congenital hyperinsulinism, a condition that causes dangerously low blood sugar and can lead to brain damage if missed. Researchers will check the test's accura…

This study tests whether machine learning can analyze ultrasound images to distinguish benign from malignant adnexal masses, growths near the ovaries that are common but hard to classify. Researchers will develop and validate AI models using images from 12,000 patients across mul…

This study is testing whether a combination of simple, non-invasive tests—like a liver scan and blood samples—can accurately detect advanced liver fibrosis (scarring) in people at risk for fatty liver disease. Researchers will follow 1,200 adults aged 40 to 70 who have obesity, t…

This pilot study is testing whether a rapid, point-of-care blood test can help identify early signs of infection and sepsis in preterm infants. Researchers will measure inflammatory markers like IL-6, PCT, CRP, and MxA in blood samples from about 40 to 80 premature babies, compar…

This study looks at whether a special ultrasound technique called detective flow imaging (DFI) can help doctors tell the difference between benign and malignant solid pancreatic lesions. Researchers will examine the blood vessel patterns seen with this technique and compare them …

This study investigates whether specific proteins found in tiny particles in the blood (called small extracellular vesicles) can help identify obese individuals who are at risk for developing type 2 diabetes. Researchers will measure levels of two proteins, integrin-β2 and ECM1, …

This study tests whether a combination of blood markers, ultrasound, and genetic information can accurately diagnose metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease (MASLD) in children aged 8 to 18 with obesity. Each child provides a blood sample, undergoes a liver ultra…

This trial is testing whether a new type of PET/CT scan, using a tracer that targets a protein called DLL3 found on many neuroendocrine tumor cells, can detect cancer spread more accurately than standard scans. About 200 adults with metastatic neuroendocrine tumors will receive b…

This pilot study tests whether a structured case-finding pathway can help detect pancreatic cancer earlier in Swiss primary care. Adults aged 60 or older with warning signs like new-onset diabetes, unexplained weight loss, or a family history of pancreatic cancer are invited to u…

This study tests a new ultrasound method called super-resolution ultrasound (SRUS) to see tiny blood vessels in liver tumors. Current scans show only larger vessels, but SRUS can detect vessels as small as 20 micrometers. Researchers will compare blood flow patterns in different …

This study aims to find molecular clues that could predict whether certain pancreatic growths will turn into cancer. Researchers will analyze tissue from patients having pancreatic surgery, using advanced genetic and protein tests on both the original tissue and lab-grown 3D cell…

This study tests a new imaging tracer called [18F]FAPI-74, which attaches to a protein found on cells in tumors and scarred or inflamed tissue. Researchers want to see if it can show these areas more clearly than current scans. About 770 adults with various cancers or non-cancer …

This study tests a new imaging technique that could help surgeons see if cancer has spread to lymph nodes during surgery for gynecologic cancers like ovarian, endometrial, cervical, and vulvar cancer. The method uses a special microscope to examine lymph node tissue right after i…

This pilot study explores whether a breath sample collected with the VosCryo device can provide enough cellular material to help diagnose advanced lung cancer. Researchers will compare breath samples from 12 people with late-stage lung cancer and 12 healthy relatives to see if th…

This study evaluates several experimental blood tests designed to detect ovarian cancer earlier. Researchers compare results from people with ovarian cancer to those without cancer to see how well the tests distinguish between the two. The tests look for specific changes in the b…

This study investigates whether a new ultrasound technology called Superb Microvascular Imaging (SMI) can accurately analyze material inside pancreatic cysts (PIMPTs) without using a contrast agent. Currently, doctors inject a contrast dye during endoscopic ultrasound to assess c…

This study looks at whether a common blood test called FIB-4 can accurately predict liver fibrosis (scarring) in people with obesity. Researchers will compare FIB-4 results with liver stiffness measurements from a specialized scan (FibroScan) in 400 obese patients. If the blood t…

This early-phase trial will test a new radioactive tracer called [68Ga]Ga-PentixaFor in 15 people with metastatic small cell lung cancer. The goal is to see if this PET-CT scan can find tumors as well as the standard FDG PET-CT scan, both at diagnosis and when the disease gets wo…

Researchers are testing an AI chatbot that gives personalized, culturally tailored advice on nutrition, physical activity, and goal setting to adults at risk for type 2 diabetes. About 30 adults aged 18 to 55 will use the chatbot for 6 weeks. The study will check whether the chat…

This study tests whether an enhanced version of the Intensive Diabetes Prevention Program (IDPP) works better than the standard program at recruiting and keeping participants in district health centres. Researchers will compare the two approaches in 170 adults with prediabetes, l…

Pancreatitis is a painful inflammation of the pancreas that can happen after an ERCP procedure. Doctors often give rectal indomethacin around the time of ERCP to lower that risk, but it still occurs. This trial randomly assigns adults having ERCP to receive either rectal indometh…

Researchers are testing whether an intensive Mediterranean diet program started in the first trimester of pregnancy lowers the chance of developing gestational diabetes in women at high risk. The trial enrolls about 1,200 pregnant women aged 18 to 50 with a single, unassisted pre…

Researchers in South Savo, Finland, invite residents turning 45, 50 or 55 to take a blood test that measures many small molecules at once. The test estimates each person's 10-year risk of type 2 diabetes, heart attack, stroke, chronic kidney disease and fatty liver disease. Peopl…

Researchers are testing whether adding family health history and family participation to the standard Diabetes Prevention Program helps adults with prediabetes. The trial enrolls 400 adults with prediabetes and a family member who joins them. Participants are assigned to either t…

Researchers at New York University are testing whether a package of online tools can help low-income families with teens at risk for type 2 diabetes buy and eat more fruits, vegetables, and legumes. The trial enrolls 200 households that receive SNAP or have low incomes and includ…

This trial tests whether a structured educational program, based on the Expanded Health Belief Model, can encourage female high school students to adopt behaviors that protect against polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS). The program includes sessions on PCOS awareness, perceived ris…

This study tests whether delivering prepared meals or boxes of unprepared food to pregnant people at risk of gestational diabetes is practical and acceptable. Researchers will give participants either ready-to-heat meals from a diabetes-friendly menu or boxes with fresh produce a…

This trial tests whether giving semaglutide (Wegovy) to women shortly after a pregnancy affected by gestational diabetes can reduce their risk of developing metabolic syndrome, a cluster of conditions that raise the chance of heart disease and diabetes. About 226 postpartum women…

This phase 3 trial tests whether orforglipron, a daily oral medication, can help overweight adults reduce their risk of developing obesity-related complications such as type 2 diabetes, high blood pressure, and high cholesterol, as well as progression to class 1 obesity. Particip…

This trial tests whether a single intravenous dose of tacrolimus, given just before an ERCP procedure, can lower the chance of developing post-ERCP pancreatitis (PEP) in adults at moderate-to-high risk. Participants receive either tacrolimus or a placebo infusion, along with stan…

This trial tests whether combining time-restricted eating (eating only within a 10-hour window each day) with moderate-to-high intensity exercise can improve heart and metabolic health in women who recently had gestational diabetes. Participants are randomly assigned to either an…

This trial tests whether eplerenone, a drug that blocks the hormone aldosterone, can prevent the onset of high blood pressure in people aged 30–55 who have a mild, early form of primary aldosteronism but normal blood pressure. Participants will receive either eplerenone or a plac…

This trial tests a family-focused program for women diagnosed with gestational diabetes in northern Vietnam. The program includes nutrition advice, physical activity guidance, breastfeeding support, and digital tools, delivered from pregnancy through two years after birth. The go…

This study investigates whether drinking kefir, a fermented dairy drink rich in live bacteria and yeasts, from around 14 weeks of pregnancy until routine diabetes screening can improve blood sugar control and reduce the risk of gestational diabetes. Pregnant individuals are rando…

Researchers are testing a program that combines mindful eating and yoga-based movement for adults with type 2 diabetes. The trial enrolls 60 people aged 40 and older who have had diabetes for at least six months. Half receive the mindfulness program and half receive standard diet…

Researchers are testing whether intermittent fasting improves quality of life for adults with acute or chronic pancreatitis. Participants follow a daily 16-hour fast or receive standard calorie guidance. The study measures pancreas-related quality of life, pain, opioid use, weigh…

Researchers are studying whether a procedure called fluoroscopy-guided transdiscal splanchnic nerve neurolysis can safely reduce severe upper abdominal pain in adults with pancreatic, gastric, or hepatobiliary cancer. Participants first receive a diagnostic nerve block with local…

Researchers are testing whether a digital nutrition app called STRONG, paired with remote dietitian counseling, is practical and helpful for adults with pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma who are starting chemotherapy or radiation. About 80 participants join the study and are assig…

Researchers are testing whether personalised nutritional care from a trained dietitian improves quality of life for people aged 65 and older with pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma. About 250 participants will be randomly assigned to either six months of individualised nutrition su…

Researchers at the University of Michigan are studying whether a home device called Transcutaneous Electrical Acustimulation (TEA) can help adults with cirrhosis manage chronic pain. The trial enrolls 100 people who report ongoing pain on most days. Participants use either a real…

This trial tests whether a traditional Chinese music therapy, called Ziwu Liuzhu Five-Element Music Therapy, can reduce anxiety in people with pancreatic cancer who are undergoing chemotherapy. The study will enroll 320 patients with mild-to-moderate anxiety and randomly assign t…

Researchers are testing a diabetes education program that combines standard self-management lessons with hands-on activities involving miniature horses. Children and teens ages 8 to 20 with type 1 or type 2 diabetes, along with their caregivers, attend four sessions led by a diab…

Researchers are testing whether a single high dose of psilocybin, given alongside a structured talking therapy called PEARL, reduces depressive symptoms in adults with advanced cancer. The trial enrolls 46 people in Ontario with stage IV solid tumors, sarcoma, melanoma, endocrine…

Diabetic foot ulcers heal in only about half of patients, even with standard care. Researchers are testing a turmeric-derived nanoparticle hydrogel applied to the wound alongside usual treatment, such as medication, insulin, or surgery. The trial enrolls adults with type 1 or typ…

Researchers are testing whether finerenone, a medicine used for kidney and heart protection, can help women with premature ovarian insufficiency grow ovarian follicles and produce eggs for IVF. About 46 women under 40 with POI will take finerenone or a placebo twice weekly for 24…

Researchers at Mayo Clinic are running a pilot study to see whether clearing a blocked pancreatic duct improves how the pancreas makes insulin in people with chronic pancreatitis. Participants are adults with minimally symptomatic chronic pancreatitis and a duct blockage. The stu…

Researchers are testing DiaFootCare, a mobile app that teaches foot self-care, sends medication and care reminders, guides users through taking wound photos, and shares information with pharmacists. The trial enrolls 139 adults aged 40 to 60 with diabetes and an active foot ulcer…

This pilot study tests whether delivering pain medication directly to the spinal cord via an implanted pump can better control severe pain in people with pancreatic cancer. The trial enrolls adults whose pain is not well managed by standard treatments or who cannot take typical p…

Researchers are testing whether foot care education delivered with digital tools helps people with type 2 diabetes take better care of their feet. Ninety participants are randomly assigned to either a structured education program or standard care. The program includes two face-to…

Cancer near the liver's bile duct junction can block bile flow, causing jaundice and infection. Doctors usually drain the bile with a plastic stent placed through an endoscope. This trial randomly assigns about 70 adults with inoperable high-grade hilar biliary obstruction to one…

This study tests whether taking vitamin D supplements can reduce nerve pain, improve sleep, and boost quality of life in people with type 2 diabetes who have nerve damage. Researchers will give vitamin D to 150 adults with low vitamin D levels and track their pain and sleep over …

This trial tests whether a structured, one-on-one educational session led by a nurse before an endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP) can reduce patient anxiety and improve knowledge about the procedure. Sixty adults scheduled for elective ERCP will be randomly ass…

This trial tests whether a lidocaine gel applied to the feet can ease painful diabetic neuropathy as well as the oral drug duloxetine. Adults with type 2 diabetes and moderate-to-severe nerve pain will be randomly assigned to one of the two treatments for 8 weeks. Researchers wil…

This study tests whether an online educational tool called THRIVE, powered by artificial intelligence, can help people newly diagnosed with thyroid cancer feel less anxious and more confident about their treatment choices. Participants use the tool on their own device before meet…

This pilot study tests whether adding regular sauna sessions to usual care can help lower blood pressure in people with primary aldosteronism, a condition that causes high blood pressure. Ten adults will attend three 30-minute sauna sessions per week for two weeks while wearing a…

This trial tests two drug-free programs to help adults with cirrhosis manage everyday pain. One group gets a self-guided digital platform with automated messages, while the other adds personalized coaching, group sessions, and a structured walking or meditation plan. Researchers …

This trial tests whether a traditional Chinese exercise called Baduanjin can improve quality of life and emotional well-being in people with pancreatic cancer who are receiving chemotherapy. Researchers will enroll 96 patients and randomly assign them to either a 12-week Baduanji…

This trial tests whether a virtual reality version of Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR-VR) can be delivered to young adults aged 16 to 20 with type 1 diabetes who report high stress. Participants will attend group sessions that teach meditation, body awareness, and mindfu…

This trial tests whether a structured art therapy program, grounded in positive psychology, can improve self-compassion and hope in children aged 8 to 12 who are staying in a hospital ward. Half of the 80 participants will receive the art therapy sessions alongside standard nursi…

This study tests whether a 4-week rehabilitation program is practical and helpful for patients who experience severe complications after pancreatic surgery. The program includes personalized exercise, nutritional guidance, and techniques to reduce anxiety, and can be done at home…

Shortness of breath, or dyspnea, affects most lung cancer patients and often persists despite standard treatments. This pilot study tests a stepped-care behavioral intervention called INSPIRE, which starts with brief coping skills and adds more intensive psychological support onl…

This study tests whether injecting a local anesthetic near the stellate ganglion in the neck, guided by ultrasound, can improve how patients feel after heart surgery. The block temporarily calms part of the nervous system, which may reduce pain, improve sleep, and lower the risk …

This study investigates whether a device called FREMS, which delivers rhythmic electrical pulses to the legs, can improve blood flow, reduce nerve pain and numbness, and enhance quality of life in people with type 2 diabetes who have peripheral neuropathy and poor leg circulation…

This study tests whether a thoracic epidural block—a numbing injection near the spine—can help people with severe acute pancreatitis avoid or shorten the need for intensive care support like breathing machines and kidney dialysis. Participants are randomly assigned to receive eit…

This trial tests whether a short course of precisely targeted radiotherapy can safely reduce severe pain in people with advanced pancreatic cancer. The radiation is aimed at the coeliac plexus, a network of nerves in the abdomen that often causes pain when affected by the tumor. …

This study tests whether an AI-powered educational platform can help parents of children with type 1 diabetes count carbohydrates more accurately and manage diabetes better. About 80 parents will either use the AI platform plus usual care or usual care alone for 12 weeks. The goa…

This study tests whether motivational interviewing, a type of counseling, can help adults with beta-thalassemia major follow their iron chelation therapy more consistently. Forty-five participants in Oman will receive three one-on-one sessions with a nurse over six to eight weeks…

This study tests whether a special yogurt containing the probiotic Pediococcus acidilactici GR-5 can help people with chronic cholecystitis (long-term gallbladder inflammation). Fifty adults with the condition will eat either the probiotic yogurt or a regular placebo yogurt daily…

This study looks at whether morning or evening exercise is better for controlling blood sugar in men with type 2 diabetes. Sixty men aged 40-60 will do high-intensity interval and resistance training for 12 weeks, either in the morning or evening. Researchers will measure changes…

Researchers at Assiut University are studying whether an underactive thyroid makes liver scarring worse in people with metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease (MASLD). The trial enrolls 120 adults with MASLD, half of whom have overt or subclinical hypothyroidism …

This study follows 500 adults and children who are getting a stem cell transplant to see how their liver is affected. Researchers will track liver function, perform biopsies and scans, and look for factors that lead to liver damage. The goal is to better understand and eventually…

This study looks at how eating a high-fat or high-carb breakfast changes fat levels in the blood over 8 hours. Researchers will compare results among people with conditions like diabetes, fatty liver, or kidney disease, as well as healthy volunteers. Participants will have two ov…

This study will follow 1,000 people aged 8 to 65 who are overweight, have high blood sugar, or have metabolic issues. Researchers will collect blood, saliva, urine, and stool samples during routine clinic visits, along with questionnaires about diet, sleep, and mood. The goal is …

This pilot study will check if it's possible to collect useful nutrition and health information from 30 adults with diabetic foot ulcers. Researchers want to see if they can recruit enough people and gather complete data. The goal is to learn about patients' diet, body compositio…

Autoimmune hepatitis makes a child's immune system attack their liver. Researchers at Assiut University Children's Hospital want to know how many children with this liver condition also develop thyroid disorders such as Hashimoto thyroiditis or Graves' disease. The team will test…

This study is testing a new questionnaire (called the QLQ-OV39) to see how well it measures quality of life in people with ovarian cancer. About 50 adults with early or advanced ovarian cancer will fill out the questionnaire and give feedback. The goal is to make sure the questio…

This study will test whether combining continuous glucose monitor (CGM) data with information from a smartwatch and a phone app (like meals and activity) can better predict blood sugar levels in people with type 2 diabetes. Thirty-six adults will wear a CGM and smartwatch and log…

This study will test if an AI chatbot can give helpful nutrition advice to pregnant women. About 100 women will either use the chatbot or get standard care. The goal is to see if the chatbot is easy to use and if it helps improve diet and knowledge about conditions like gestation…

Researchers at Sohag University Hospitals are reviewing the medical records of 30 people treated for papillary thyroid cancer, the most common type of thyroid cancer. The study examines how far tumors extended beyond the thyroid gland and which complications appeared soon after s…

After thyroid surgery for differentiated thyroid cancer, patients often need to take thyroid hormone at doses that keep TSH in a specific target range. Researchers at West China Hospital are testing whether adding a short educational video to standard instructions helps patients …

Researchers at Assiut University Hospitals are studying whether a simple calculation from two routine blood tests, the leukocyte glucose index, relates to how severe diabetic ketoacidosis becomes in adults with diabetes. The index multiplies white blood cell count by blood sugar …

Researchers at Assiut University are studying how common secondary hyperparathyroidism is among people with end-stage kidney disease who receive hemodialysis three times a week. The study also checks whether the quality of dialysis, measured by standard clearance formulas, relate…

People with type 2 diabetes often have high lactate levels, which researchers link to heart failure and thinking problems. This early study uses a carbon-13 MRI contrast agent called hyperpolarized pyruvate to watch how the heart and brain process pyruvate, lactate, and bicarbona…

Researchers at Al-Azhar University are studying whether type 2 diabetes is linked to changes in women's hair and scalp. The study compares 130 women aged 20 to 60, half with diabetes for at least a year and half healthy controls matched by age. Participants undergo clinical hair …

Researchers at Kırıkkale University are studying how GLP-1 receptor agonists, drugs prescribed for type 2 diabetes and obesity, affect saliva and oral health. Fifty adults aged 18 to 65 who are newly prescribed these drugs provide saliva samples and undergo dental exams at the st…

This study will use transcranial Doppler (TCD) ultrasound to measure blood flow in the brains of 100 people who had a stroke and underwent endovascular therapy (clot removal). The goal is to see if TCD readings can predict complications like bleeding or brain swelling in the days…

Researchers at Karolinska University Hospital are following 900 people diagnosed with intrahepatic or perihilar cholangiocarcinoma, two types of bile duct cancer. The study tracks how tumors respond to treatment, how patients feel and function, and changes in biomarkers over time…

Researchers are studying whether extracellular vesicles released by pancreatic islets can indicate islet quality and be used to improve their fitness before transplantation. The trial involves adults with type 1 diabetes who are on the waiting list for an islet transplant. The go…

Researchers at Assiut University are studying whether ionized calcium levels, measured from a routine blood sample when a patient enters the ICU, can signal how severe sepsis or septic shock is. The study follows 160 adults admitted to intensive care within 24 hours of presentati…

Researchers at Yale University are using PET brain scans with a radioactive tracer called [11C]OMAR to measure CB1 receptor levels in people with opioid use disorder who are stabilized on buprenorphine, compared to healthy controls. The study aims to see if CB1 receptor availabil…

This study looks at blood health in children with numerical chromosomal disorders, such as Down syndrome, Turner syndrome, Klinefelter syndrome, Edwards syndrome, and Patau syndrome. Researchers will measure blood counts and check for issues like anemia, low platelets, or abnorma…

This study looks at whether an educational video can help people with certain cancers make informed choices about genetic testing. Participants will take a survey, watch a short video, and then take another survey to see if their knowledge and attitudes changed. The goal is to se…

Researchers at the University of Copenhagen are studying why some people with newly diagnosed Graves' disease develop thyroid eye disease while others do not. The study follows about 430 participants for one year, collecting eye exams, blood and tear samples, and symptom question…

Researchers at a Moscow medical center are studying the quality and outcomes of thyroid surgery using real-world clinical data. The study follows patients who had thyroid operations for benign or malignant disease, tracking complications, cancer results, and long-term outcomes. B…

This study tests whether giving breastfeeding mothers a daily iodine-containing multivitamin for 6 months helps their babies' brains and thyroid health. Researchers will compare babies' brain activity and development between moms who get the supplement and those who receive stand…

Researchers are studying whether repeated bedside ultrasound scans of the neck, chest, and abdomen can be done reliably in hospitalized patients with cirrhosis and ascites. The study also asks how long the scans take, how often all measurements can be captured, and how patients f…

This study tests whether a standardized ultrasound approach can reliably classify how ovarian cancer involves the liver area before surgery. Researchers will compare ultrasound images with what surgeons actually find during operations, using tissue samples as an extra check when …

This study looks at children and teenagers with type 1 diabetes to see how many have abnormal liver function tests. Researchers will check blood samples for signs of liver stress and try to find patterns or risk factors. The goal is to understand whether liver issues are common i…

Researchers at Mass General Brigham are testing whether genetic information can help identify people who might benefit from early screening for type 1 diabetes, even before they feel sick. The study involves 150 adults from the MGB Biobank who agreed to be recontacted. Participan…

This phase 1 trial asks whether a single dose of tirzepatide changes how quickly the stomach empties in adults with type 1 diabetes who are overweight or have obesity. Researchers will give participants either tirzepatide or a placebo injection, then measure stomach emptying usin…

This observational study tests whether artificial intelligence can predict how well pancreatic cancer responds to chemotherapy and how the disease may progress. Researchers will analyze data from 700 patients, including endoscopic ultrasound images, CT/MRI scans, lab results, and…

This study will watch how doctors use a special camera (endoscopic ultrasound) to diagnose suspected pancreatic or bile duct diseases in 2500 adults across Lombardy, Italy. The goal is to see how accurate the procedure is, how safe it is, and how quickly patients get a final diag…

Researchers are testing whether standard blood tests can indicate the quality of stem cells taken from the heel bone during foot or ankle surgery. The study includes adults aged 40 to 80, some with type 2 diabetes and diabetic foot ulcers. Before surgery, participants give blood …

This observational study follows 400 people with intermediate to advanced or unresectable hepatocellular carcinoma (the most common type of liver cancer) who are receiving systemic therapies such as atezolizumab plus bevacizumab or nivolumab plus ipilimumab, sometimes combined wi…

This study asks whether women with lipodystrophy syndromes or Turner syndrome experience lower sexual quality of life than women in the general population. Researchers will compare survey responses from affected women with those from a large French cohort. The goal is to understa…

Doctors in the ICU often check blood gases through an arterial line, but that carries risks like clots and infection. This study asks whether blood drawn from a central venous line, which is already in place for other care, gives equally useful information. Researchers will compa…

This study looks at whether routine blood test results can help predict which patients with acute pancreatitis will develop severe disease or die within 28 days. Researchers will track 109 adults admitted with acute pancreatitis and compare their blood cell ratios, such as neutro…

Researchers are studying whether common clinical signs and blood tests can predict short-term death in people with cirrhosis who develop acute kidney injury. They will follow 100 hospitalized adults and look at factors like fluid buildup, brain function, and levels of creatinine …

This study enrolls 150 adults with suspected or confirmed pancreatic cancer who are scheduled for chemotherapy. Researchers will collect tumor samples via endoscopic ultrasound before and during treatment to analyze gene activity. They aim to understand how the cancer changes acr…

This study investigates how different genetic pathways affect the body's response to food and to a short course of orforglipron, an oral GLP-1 drug used for weight management and blood sugar control. Researchers will enroll about 100 adults, with or without type 2 diabetes, who a…

This study investigates whether the speed at which blood sugar falls after starting a new diabetes medicine affects small blood vessels in the eye. Adults with type 2 diabetes who are beginning a GLP-1 receptor agonist or an SGLT2 inhibitor will undergo advanced eye scans and blo…

Researchers are collecting blood and tumor tissue samples from 30 adults with relapsed small-cell lung cancer who are receiving a standard DLL3 T cell engager therapy. The goal is to track changes in tumor markers over time and see if those changes relate to how well the treatmen…

Researchers are measuring how often subclinical hypothyroidism, a mild form of underactive thyroid, occurs in people with rheumatoid arthritis compared to healthy people. They will also check whether this thyroid condition relates to higher disease activity or more severe joint i…

This study measures the clinical, economic, and psychosocial burden of thalassemia in children and adolescents in Sohag, Egypt. Researchers will track hospital visits, blood transfusions, and complications, and estimate direct medical costs plus indirect costs like missed school …

This study follows 100 adults with diabetes who are on peritoneal dialysis or about to start it. Researchers use a continuous glucose monitor to track blood sugar levels over time. They will look for links between glucose patterns and health events like hospitalizations, heart pr…

This study tests a remote education program to help people at higher risk for pancreatic cancer learn about genetic testing and a blood test that screens for multiple cancers. The program targets Black, Latino/a, and Medicaid-enrolled individuals in Massachusetts who may have had…

This study explores whether providing home self-sampling kits for six sexually transmitted infections (STIs) can help sex workers get tested more easily. Participants receive a kit to collect samples at home and return them by mail, along with a questionnaire about their backgrou…

This study explores the real-life experiences of adults with type 2 diabetes who have used a continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) device daily for at least a year. Through in-depth interviews, researchers aim to uncover the benefits and challenges people face with these devices. T…

This study looks at how children and teens with type 1 diabetes use the Omnipod 5, a tubeless insulin pump that automatically adjusts insulin based on glucose readings. Researchers will track how quickly families adopt the system, who chooses it, and how it affects blood sugar co…

This study examines tumor samples from 320 Latin American women with advanced ovarian, fallopian tube, or peritoneal cancer to describe the presence of certain markers (FRα, HER2, PD-L1, HRD, and BRCA). Researchers will collect medical history and test archived tumor tissue to se…

This study looks at anonymized health records from about 100,000 people in a Turkish hospital network to see how common cardiometabolic conditions—like obesity, type 2 diabetes, heart disease, fatty liver, and kidney disease—are and how often they occur together. By tracking thes…

This observational study looks at whether combining several scoring tools—measuring fatigue, frailty, overall health, and liver disease severity—can better predict short-term outcomes for adults with cirrhosis who are waiting for a liver transplant. The researchers will track ear…

This observational study looks at whether changes in liver stiffness, measured by a device called iLivTouch, can predict serious liver-related events and death in people with fatty liver disease that has progressed to advanced scarring. The study follows over 2,000 adults with th…

This study is a large registry that will collect detailed information from thousands of women undergoing surgery for non-cancerous gynecologic conditions like fibroids, endometriosis, and ovarian cysts. The goal is to track surgical techniques, complications, and recovery in real…

This observational study will follow 1,500 adults with chronic pancreatitis for several years, collecting health data and biological samples like blood, stool, and bile. The goal is to track how the disease changes over time, especially in those undergoing ERCP treatment, and to …

This study tests whether continuous glucose monitors (CGMs) like the Dexcom G7 can be safely and effectively used in intensive care units. The monitors provide real-time blood sugar readings and alarms for dangerously high or low levels, potentially reducing the need for frequent…

This observational study looks at how pancreatic cancer changes immune cells in the blood. Researchers will compare blood samples from 50 people with newly diagnosed, untreated pancreatic cancer to 50 age-matched people with a non-cancerous pancreatic condition. They aim to ident…

This study looks at whether a structured surveillance program using regular ultrasound and a blood test (alpha-fetoprotein) can detect liver cancer at an earlier, more treatable stage in people at high risk. About 300 adults with liver cirrhosis, chronic hepatitis B, or advanced …

This study looks at how bariatric surgery affects the liver's energy processing in people with obesity and fatty liver disease. Researchers will use safe, non-radioactive tracer infusions and MRI scans before, during, and six months after surgery to measure changes in liver metab…

This trial investigates how the severity of liver cirrhosis changes the way the body processes certain drugs. Adults with mild, moderate, or severe cirrhosis will receive a single low dose of five common drugs—caffeine, warfarin, esomeprazole, metoprolol, and midazolam—each used …

This study explores whether polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) independently contributes to fatty liver disease in adolescent girls, beyond the effects of obesity. Researchers will compare three groups of girls aged 10–18: those with PCOS and obesity, those with obesity alone, and …

This study looks at whether a hormone called preptin, which is released alongside insulin, is linked to insulin resistance in women with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS). Researchers will measure preptin levels in 60 women diagnosed with PCOS and compare them to markers of insuli…

This observational study looks at whether the total antioxidant capacity of a person's diet is linked to levels of inflammation and nutritional health in adults with type 2 diabetes. Researchers will compare people with well-controlled blood sugar to those with poorly controlled …

This study looks at whether levels of a protein called Neuregulin-4 (NRG4) in the blood are linked to obesity, insulin resistance, and different diabetes treatments in people with type 2 diabetes. Researchers will compare NRG4 levels across groups including obese and non-obese pa…

This observational study follows adults in France who are newly diagnosed with chronic hepatitis B (with or without hepatitis D). Researchers will measure liver scarring, treatment eligibility, and viral characteristics to understand how severe the disease is at diagnosis. The go…

This observational study is investigating whether vitamin D levels are linked to cholesterol and other blood fats in obese adults with type 2 diabetes. Researchers will measure vitamin D status and lipid profiles in 150 participants from a diabetes clinic in Cairo. No treatments …

This study looks at whether artificial intelligence and detailed molecular analysis can help predict how high-grade serous ovarian cancer will behave after surgery. Researchers will analyze tumor images, genetic data, and patient records from 1,300 women to build a model that for…

This study investigates whether obstructive sleep apnea is linked to metabolic associated fatty liver disease (MAFLD) in adults. Researchers will measure sleep apnea severity using overnight sleep tests and liver fat using a special ultrasound-like scan. The goal is to see if wor…

This observational registry study follows 2,250 adults with cardiovascular-kidney-metabolic syndrome (CKMS) at five hospitals in India. Researchers aim to understand how the condition progresses over 12 months, how it affects quality of life, and what treatments doctors prescribe…

This study explores whether at-home saliva samples can reliably measure key steroid hormones in people with congenital adrenal hyperplasia (CAH), a condition requiring lifelong hormone therapy. Currently, monitoring involves morning blood tests that miss daily hormone fluctuation…

This study follows women aged 70 and older with ovarian cancer to understand why some experience cognitive decline or delirium during treatment. Researchers will track memory, thinking skills, frailty, and quality of life over 12 months, and analyze blood samples for markers of b…

This observational study aims to determine what healthy liver tissue looks like on two new types of endoscopic ultrasound (EUS) measurements: attenuation imaging (ATI) and shear wave elastography (SWE). Researchers will enroll 100 adults who already need a diagnostic EUS for non-…

This study follows babies and young children (up to age 5) who have a genetic diagnosis of ataxia telangiectasia (A-T), a rare disease that affects movement and immunity. Researchers use brain and lung scans, blood tests, and movement analysis to spot early signs of disease progr…

This study looks at two types of liver disease — autoimmune hepatitis and non-alcoholic fatty liver disease — to see if fats in blood cells and tiny particles called extracellular vesicles differ between them. Researchers will collect blood samples from 24 adults and analyze thes…

This study investigates whether blocking GLUT1, a protein that helps immune cells use sugar, can reduce the autoimmune attack that destroys insulin-producing cells in type 1 diabetes. Researchers will analyze stored blood samples from adults with type 1 diabetes and test immune c…

This study investigates how the bodies of women with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) respond to sugar compared to women without the condition. Participants drink a sugary solution, and blood and urine samples are analyzed using advanced technology to track changes in proteins, m…

This pilot study tests a new continuous glucose monitor (CGM) called SAVA in 20 adults with Type 1 Diabetes. Participants wear three SAVA sensors and one standard sensor for 15 days to check how well the SAVA measures blood sugar compared to lab tests. The study also looks at com…

This study is testing whether a blood test can locate where colorectal cancer has returned or spread after surgery. Researchers are analyzing genetic markers in the blood to build a model that predicts whether a recurrence is local or distant. The goal is to improve early detecti…

This study will include about 2,748 people with breast, gynecologic, or pancreatic cancer. Researchers want to see if adding patient-reported outcomes—like symptoms, preferences, and travel distance—to tumor board discussions helps doctors make better treatment decisions. The goa…

This study screens adults aged 18 and older in suburban and peri-urban areas of Faisalabad, Pakistan, for four major noncommunicable diseases: diabetes, hypertension, obesity, and high cholesterol. Participants who are found to have these conditions are referred to doctors for st…

This study follows adults waiting for a liver transplant to see how their sleep quality changes from before surgery to six months after. Researchers use questionnaires to measure sleep, anxiety, and other factors. The goal is to understand what influences sleep problems in these …

This study will follow 5,500 first-time pregnant women to see if blood tests and eye scans can predict complications like preeclampsia, fetal growth restriction, and gestational diabetes. Researchers will collect samples and images at different points during pregnancy and compare…

This study uses blood tests (liquid biopsies) to track how small cell lung cancer changes during chemotherapy and immunotherapy. Researchers will analyze DNA from blood samples taken before, during, and after treatment in 50 patients. The goal is to understand why some cancers be…

The EXPAND study is a research project that will enroll 440 adults with and without pancreatic conditions to understand why type 2 diabetes varies so much from person to person. Researchers will collect data on metabolism, genetics, and pancreas health to identify distinct diabet…

This study aims to identify newborns with a high genetic risk of developing type 1 diabetes. Researchers will screen 50,000 infants using a simple genetic test to find those with a greater than 10% risk. The goal is not to treat diabetes, but to find eligible babies for future pr…

This study will examine whether certain workplace chemicals or tasks increase the risk of biliary tract and pancreatic cancers. Researchers will compare detailed work histories of 210 cancer patients from two earlier trials with healthy volunteers. The goal is to identify occupat…

This study compares two ways of inviting people to screen for type 1 diabetes at home: a simple email or letter versus a personal phone call. Researchers want to see which method leads more people to complete and return a home screening kit. Participants are adults and children a…

This study will test whether a therapeutic patient education program is acceptable and useful for adults living with obesity and related conditions like diabetes or joint problems. About 42 participants will take part in a one-day group session and follow-up workshops, then answe…

This study looks at thinking skills, memory, and quality of life in people who are 3 to 5 years past successful treatment for Hodgkin lymphoma or certain types of B-cell lymphoma. Participants take a series of tests and questionnaires once during a regular follow-up visit. The go…

This study looks at women with diminished ovarian reserve (DOR) — a condition where the ovaries have fewer eggs, making IVF harder. Researchers are examining specific RNA molecules in the fluid around eggs to see how they relate to egg quality and embryo development. The goal is …

This study looks at how to safely place a breathing tube in people with acromegaly, a condition that can cause changes in the face and airway. It compares two methods: direct laryngoscopy and video laryngoscopy. The goal is to find which method gives a better view of the airway a…

This study aims to create a score that predicts the risk of infection within 30 days after a liver transplant. Researchers will collect blood samples from 279 liver transplant patients before and after surgery to measure immune markers. The goal is to combine these markers with o…

This study will follow 200 people with colorectal cancer and healthy controls to explore how genes, blood sugar, and immune responses are connected. Researchers will analyze blood and tissue samples to find shared genetic factors that may influence both cancer and diabetes. The g…

This pilot study investigates how well a dual-wavelength diode laser can destroy endometriotic tissue inside ovarian cysts (endometriomas). Researchers will apply the laser to cyst walls removed during surgery and examine the tissue under a microscope to see if all abnormal cells…