Endocrine system disorder
MONDO:0005151A disease involving the endocrine system.
Also known as: disease of endocrine system, disease or disorder of endocrine system, disorder of endocrine system, endocrine disease, endocrine disorder, endocrine system disease, endocrine system disease or disorder, endocrine system disorder
12469 clinical trials for this condition and its sub-types, 78 tagged with Endocrine system disorder itself.
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Browse by category →Sub-types of Endocrine system disorder
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Pancreas disorder 44 trials · 5,580 incl. sub-types
14 sub-types
- Endocrine pancreas disorder 1 trial · 3,923 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- Pancreatic neoplasm 926 trials · 1,573 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- Pancreatitis 120 trials · 203 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- Exocrine pancreatic insufficiency 29 trials Sub-types →
- Recurrent acute pancreatitis 19 trials
- Accessory pancreas 0 trials
- Acinar cystic transformation of the pancreas 0 trials
- Annular pancreas 0 trials
- Congenital pancreatic cyst 0 trials
- Follicular cholangitis and pancreatitis 0 trials
- Lymphoepithelial cyst of the pancreas 0 trials
- Pancreatic mucinous ductal ectasia 0 trials
- Pancreatic steatorrhea 0 trials
- Pancreatic triacylglycerol lipase deficiency 0 trials Sub-types →
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Liver disorder 323 trials · 3,604 incl. sub-types
32 sub-types
- Liver and intrahepatic bile duct neoplasm 77 trials · 1,743 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- Hepatitis 50 trials · 731 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- Fatty liver disease 154 trials · 616 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- Cirrhosis of liver 519 trials · 597 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- Liver failure 71 trials · 197 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- Hepatic vascular disorder 1 trial · 116 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- Fibrotic liver disease 96 trials
- Alcoholic liver disease 44 trials · 85 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- Drug-induced liver injury 21 trials · 23 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- Hepatic porphyria 4 trials · 23 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- Transient familial neonatal hyperbilirubinemia 18 trials
- Familial intrahepatic cholestasis 1 trial · 17 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- Hepatorenal syndrome 13 trials
- Bile duct cyst 10 trials
- Liver abscess (disease) 4 trials
- Autosomal dominant polycystic liver disease 3 trials Sub-types →
- Cystic fibrosis-related liver disease 3 trials
- Intestinal failure–associated liver disease 3 trials
- Nodular regenerative hyperplasia of the liver 3 trials
- Glycogen storage disease due to liver phosphorylase kinase deficiency 0 trials · 2 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- Aagenaes syndrome 1 trial
- Early-onset familial noncirrhotic portal hypertension 0 trials
- Hepatoportal sclerosis 0 trials
- Hepatopulmonary syndrome 0 trials
- Hyperbiliverdinemia 0 trials
- Idiopathic copper-associated cirrhosis 0 trials
- Liver disease, severe congenital 0 trials
- Membranous obstruction of inferior vena cava 0 trials
- Perinatal jaundice due to hepatocellular damage 0 trials
- Polycystic echinococcosis 0 trials
- Primitive portal vein thrombosis 0 trials
- Transient infantile hypertriglyceridemia and hepatosteatosis 0 trials
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Endocrine gland neoplasm 8 trials · 3,332 incl. sub-types
14 sub-types
- Malignant endocrine neoplasm 17 trials · 2,924 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- Liver and intrahepatic bile duct neoplasm 77 trials · 1,743 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- Neuroendocrine neoplasm 181 trials · 985 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- Thyroid tumor 36 trials · 366 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- Thymus neoplasm 5 trials · 240 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- Adrenal gland neoplasm 13 trials · 151 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- Pituitary tumor 23 trials · 83 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- Benign endocrine neoplasm 0 trials · 60 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- Tumor of parathyroid gland 3 trials · 46 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- Functioning endocrine neoplasm 0 trials · 38 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- Pineal body neoplasm 4 trials · 22 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- Non-functioning endocrine neoplasm 0 trials · 16 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- Granulosa cell tumor 2 trials · 6 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- Familial tumoral calcinosis 1 trial Sub-types →
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Gonadal disorder 3 trials · 1,635 incl. sub-types
6 sub-types
- Ovarian disorder 10 trials · 1,388 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- Hypogonadism 47 trials · 163 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- Testicular disorder 2 trials · 111 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- Disorder of sexual differentiation 9 trials · 53 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- Precocious puberty 18 trials · 19 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- Gonadoblastoma 0 trials Sub-types →
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Autoimmune disorder of endocrine system 1 trial · 925 incl. sub-types
13 sub-types
- Type 1 diabetes mellitus 815 trials · 816 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- Autoimmune thyroid disease 8 trials · 62 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- Autoimmune hepatitis 30 trials · 31 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- Autoimmune polyendocrinopathy 3 trials · 11 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- Immune dysregulation-polyendocrinopathy-enteropathy-X-linked syndrome 10 trials
- Autoimmune hypoparathyroidism 0 trials · 8 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- Autoimmune pancreatitis 3 trials Sub-types →
- Autoimmune primary ovarian failure 1 trial
- IgG4-related sclerosing cholangitis 0 trials
- Autoimmune enteropathy and endocrinopathy - susceptibility to chronic infections syndrome 0 trials
- Autoimmune oophoritis 0 trials
- Insulin autoimmune syndrome 0 trials
- Primary hypophysitis 0 trials Sub-types →
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Thyroid gland disorder 96 trials · 538 incl. sub-types
12 sub-types
- Thyroid tumor 36 trials · 366 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- Goiter 12 trials · 102 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- Hyperthyroidism 27 trials · 70 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- Thyroiditis 1 trial · 62 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- Hypothyroidism 48 trials · 60 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- Inherited thyroid metabolism disease 0 trials · 8 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- C-cell hyperplasia 0 trials
- Atrophy of thyroid 0 trials
- Euthyroid sick syndrome 0 trials
- Hyperthyroxinemia 0 trials Sub-types →
- Thyrocalcitonin secretion disease 0 trials
- Thyroid malformation 0 trials
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Adrenal gland disorder 9 trials · 352 incl. sub-types
18 sub-types
- Adrenal cortex disorder 0 trials · 185 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- Adrenal gland neoplasm 13 trials · 151 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- Adrenogenital syndrome 0 trials · 41 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- Endogenous Cushing syndrome 3 trials · 38 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- Pituitary dwarfism 38 trials Sub-types →
- Adrenoleukodystrophy 19 trials · 20 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- Ectopic ACTH secretion syndrome 15 trials
- Autoimmune polyendocrine syndrome type 1 8 trials
- Primary pigmented nodular adrenocortical disease 2 trials Sub-types →
- Congenital adrenal insufficiency with 46, XY sex reversal OR 46,XY disorder of sex development-adrenal insufficiency due to CYP11A1 deficiency 1 trial
- Apparent mineralocorticoid excess 1 trial
- Hypoaldosteronism disease 1 trial Sub-types →
- Adrenal medullary hyperplasia 0 trials
- Adrenomyodystrophy 0 trials
- Corticosteroid-binding globulin deficiency 0 trials
- Isolated micronodular adrenocortical disease 0 trials
- Medulloadrenal hyperfunction 0 trials
- Pseudoleprechaunism syndrome, Patterson type 0 trials
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Thymus gland disorder 1 trial · 240 incl. sub-types
3 sub-types
- Thymus neoplasm 5 trials · 240 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- Ectopic thymus 0 trials
- Thymic dysplasia 0 trials
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Polycystic ovary syndrome 200 trials
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Hereditary endocrine growth disease 26 trials · 195 incl. sub-types
8 sub-types
- Non-acquired pituitary hormone deficiency 0 trials · 84 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- Inherited primary ovarian failure 2 trials · 47 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- Congenital adrenal hyperplasia 36 trials · 38 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- Growth hormone insensitivity syndrome 0 trials · 6 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- Permanent congenital hypothyroidism 1 trial · 3 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- Zerres Rietschel Majewski syndrome 0 trials
- Cataract-growth hormone deficiency-sensory neuropathy-sensorineural hearing loss-skeletal dysplasia syndrome 0 trials
- Microdontia hypodontia short stature 0 trials
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Pituitary gland disorder 18 trials · 175 incl. sub-types
9 sub-types
- Pituitary tumor 23 trials · 83 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- Anterior pituitary gland disorder 1 trial · 60 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- Hypopituitarism 5 trials · 46 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- Neurohypophyseal diabetes insipidus 9 trials
- Inappropriate ADH syndrome 5 trials
- Hypophysitis 2 trials Sub-types →
- Necrosis of pituitary 0 trials · 1 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- Empty sella syndrome 0 trials
- Pituitary hypoplasia 0 trials
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Non-neoplastic bile duct disorder 0 trials · 172 incl. sub-types
5 sub-types
- Cholangitis 17 trials · 139 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- Biliary atresia 24 trials Sub-types →
- Obstructive jaundice 11 trials
- Caroli disease 1 trial
- Extrahepatic cholestasis 0 trials Sub-types →
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Parathyroid gland disorder 14 trials · 164 incl. sub-types
4 sub-types
- Hyperparathyroidism 8 trials · 89 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- Hypoparathyroidism 46 trials · 66 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- Tumor of parathyroid gland 3 trials · 46 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- Parathyroid hyperplasia 0 trials
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Beta thalassemia 73 trials · 99 incl. sub-types
3 sub-types
- Beta-thalassemia HBB/LCRB 2 trials · 57 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- Dominant beta-thalassemia 0 trials
- Thalassemia, beta+, silent allele 0 trials
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Pituitary deficiency 0 trials · 96 incl. sub-types
5 sub-types
- Non-acquired pituitary hormone deficiency 0 trials · 84 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- Central diabetes insipidus 5 trials · 12 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- Acquired pituitary hormone deficiency 0 trials · 1 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- Pituitary deficiency due to Rathke's pouch cysts 0 trials
- Pituitary deficiency due to empty sella turcica syndrome 0 trials
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Polyendocrinopathy 0 trials · 81 incl. sub-types
7 sub-types
- Multiple polyglandular tumor 0 trials · 62 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- Autoimmune polyendocrinopathy 3 trials · 11 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- Immune dysregulation-polyendocrinopathy-enteropathy-X-linked syndrome 10 trials
- Bangstad syndrome 0 trials
- Autoimmune enteropathy and endocrinopathy - susceptibility to chronic infections syndrome 0 trials
- Neuroectodermal-endocrine syndrome 0 trials
- Retinohepatoendocrinologic syndrome 0 trials
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Neuroendocrine disorder 0 trials · 42 incl. sub-types
4 sub-types
- Pineal body neoplasm 4 trials · 22 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- Central diabetes insipidus 5 trials · 12 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- Cyclic vomiting syndrome 8 trials
- Posterior pituitary gland neoplasm 0 trials Sub-types →
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Hyperinsulinemic hypoglycemia 2 trials · 14 incl. sub-types
5 sub-types
- Familial hyperinsulinism 9 trials · 12 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- Hyperinsulinemic hypoglycemia, familial, 1 1 trial Sub-types →
- Hyperinsulinemic hypoglycemia with polycystic kidney disease 0 trials
- Hyperinsulinemic hypoglycemia, familial, 8 0 trials
- Insulin autoimmune syndrome 0 trials
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Parneoplastic endocrine syndrome 0 trials · 11 incl. sub-types
2 sub-types
- POEMS syndrome 8 trials
- Oncogenic osteomalacia 3 trials
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Inherited obesity 8 trials · 9 incl. sub-types
7 sub-types
- Obesity due to pro-opiomelanocortin deficiency 2 trials
- Obesity due to congenital leptin deficiency 1 trial
- Obesity due to leptin receptor gene deficiency 1 trial
- Obesity due to prohormone convertase I deficiency 1 trial
- Obesity due to CEP19 deficiency 0 trials
- Obesity due to SIM1 deficiency 0 trials
- Obesity due to melanocortin 4 receptor deficiency 0 trials
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Acquired hypothalamic obesity 7 trials
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Disorder of GNAS inactivation 0 trials · 7 incl. sub-types
5 sub-types
- Pseudohypoparathyroidism type 1A 7 trials
- Pseudopseudohypoparathyroidism 2 trials
- Progressive osseous heteroplasia 0 trials
- Pseudohypoparathyroidism type 1B 0 trials
- Pseudohypoparathyroidism type 1C 0 trials
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Disorders of vitamin D metabolism 0 trials · 3 incl. sub-types
1 sub-type
- Hypocalcemic rickets 0 trials · 3 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
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NKX2-1 related choreoathetosis and congenital hypothyroidism with or without pulmonary dysfunction 0 trials · 1 incl. sub-types
3 sub-types
- Thyroid cancer, nonmedullary, 1 1 trial
- Brain-lung-thyroid syndrome 0 trials
- Hereditary progressive chorea without dementia 0 trials
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Familial hypocalciuric hypercalcemia 0 trials · 1 incl. sub-types
3 sub-types
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17,20-lyase deficiency, isolated 0 trials
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Bamforth-Lazarus syndrome 0 trials
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Leydig cell hypoplasia 0 trials
2 sub-types
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Wolfram-like syndrome 0 trials
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Campomelic dysplasia 0 trials
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Diencephalic syndrome 0 trials
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Duplication of the pituitary gland 0 trials
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Endocrine tuberculosis 0 trials
1 sub-type
- Hepatic tuberculosis 0 trials
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Estrogen resistance syndrome 0 trials
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Genito-palato-cardiac syndrome 0 trials
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Neonatal iodine exposure 0 trials
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Thyroid hormone metabolism, abnormal 0 trials
3 sub-types
- Thyroid hormone metabolism, abnormal 1 0 trials
- Thyroid hormone metabolism, abnormal, 2 0 trials
- Thyroid hormone metabolism, abnormal, 3 0 trials
Most studied deeper sub-types
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One-Time gene therapy for fatal childhood brain disease: does it last?
Cure OngoingResearchers are following 64 people with cerebral adrenoleukodystrophy (CALD) for 15 years after they received a one-time gene therapy called eli-cel in earlier studies. The therapy uses the patient's own stem cells, modified to carry a working copy of the gene that is faulty in …
Sponsor: Genetix Biotherapeutics Inc. • Aim: Cure
Last updated Sep 16, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a milder transplant cure sickle cell and thalassemia in adults?
Cure OngoingResearchers are testing a stem cell transplant that uses low-dose radiation and two immune-suppressing drugs instead of high-dose chemotherapy. The goal is to cure severe sickle cell disease and beta-thalassemia in adults up to age 65 who have a matched sibling donor. Participant…
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI) • Aim: Cure
Last updated Sep 11, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can engineered immune cells outsmart Drug-Resistant ovarian cancer?
Cure OngoingThis phase 1 trial tests an experimental therapy called AB-1015 in people with ovarian, fallopian tube, or primary peritoneal cancer that has stopped responding to platinum-based chemotherapy. AB-1015 uses a patient's own T cells, which are genetically engineered to recognize and…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Arsenal Biosciences, Inc. • Aim: Cure
Last updated Sep 05, 2026 00:00 UTC
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A gland transplant that could end a lifetime of calcium shots?
Cure CancelledThis trial tests whether transplanting parathyroid glands from a donor can help people with severe hypoparathyroidism—a condition where the body can't regulate calcium, often after neck surgery. Participants are adults aged 18-80 who have had the condition for at least a year and…
Sponsor: University of Alabama at Birmingham • Aim: Cure
Last updated Aug 23, 2026 00:00 UTC
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One shot, six protections: could a single vaccine replace multiple infant shots?
Vaccine OngoingThis trial tests a new vaccine called LBVD, which combines protection against six diseases: diphtheria, tetanus, whooping cough, hepatitis B, polio, and Hib. The study enrolls healthy infants around 6 to 8 weeks old who receive three doses at 6, 10, and 14 weeks of age. Researche…
Phase 2/3 • Sponsor: LG Chem • Aim: Vaccine
Last updated Sep 05, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Booster shot hope: extra hepatitis a vaccine studied for thai kids
Vaccine OngoingThis study looks at whether a second, inactivated hepatitis A vaccine can safely boost protection in healthy Thai children and teens who did not develop enough antibodies after a single dose of a live-attenuated hepatitis A vaccine. About 36 participants who took part in an earli…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: Chiang Mai University • Aim: Vaccine
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:37 UTC
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New Three-Drug cocktail aims to tackle tough lymphomas
Disease control OngoingThis study tests a new combination of three drugs—ALX148, lenalidomide, and rituximab—in people with B-cell non-Hodgkin lymphoma that has come back or not responded to treatment. The goal is to find the best dose and see how well the combo works at shrinking or eliminating tumors…
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: M.D. Anderson Cancer Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 20, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a single dose of radiation during surgery improve pancreatic cancer outcomes?
Disease control OngoingThis trial is testing whether giving a single dose of radiation directly to the tumor area during surgery is safe for people with localized pancreatic cancer. Participants first receive standard chemotherapy and stereotactic body radiation therapy (SBRT), then at the time of surg…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Sidney Kimmel Comprehensive Cancer Center at Johns Hopkins • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 20, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New hope for NASH: drug targets liver scarring in advanced disease
Disease control OngoingThis study tests an experimental drug, GSK4532990, in 284 adults with nonalcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH) and advanced liver scarring. The goal is to see if the drug can improve liver fibrosis and inflammation compared to a placebo over 52 weeks. Participants must have a liver bi…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: GlaxoSmithKline • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 20, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug cocktail aims to shrink Hard-to-Treat carcinoid tumors
Disease control OngoingThis Phase II trial tests whether combining lenvatinib and everolimus can shrink or slow advanced carcinoid tumors that cannot be removed by surgery. The study enrolls 36 adults with confirmed unresectable carcinoid tumors. Both drugs are taken orally and work by blocking enzymes…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: M.D. Anderson Cancer Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 20, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Bionic pancreas could simplify diabetes care for cystic fibrosis patients
Disease control OngoingThis study tests a device called the iLet Bionic Pancreas, which automatically adjusts insulin delivery based on continuous glucose monitor readings, in people with cystic fibrosis-related diabetes. About 150 participants aged 14 and older will either use the bionic pancreas or t…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: Jaeb Center for Health Research • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 20, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Experimental combo targets Hard-to-Treat gut tumors
Disease control OngoingThis early-phase trial tests whether adding triapine to standard radioactive therapy (lutetium Lu 177 dotatate) is safe and effective for people with advanced neuroendocrine tumors of the digestive system. About 31 participants whose tumors have worsened after prior treatment wil…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 20, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New cocktail aims to knock out tough lymphoma
Disease control OngoingThis early-phase trial is testing whether adding the targeted drug polatuzumab vedotin (with or without another drug called glofitamab) to standard chemotherapy is safe for people with untreated, aggressive B-cell lymphoma. About 56 participants will receive the combination to se…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: University of Washington • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 20, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New study aims to boost growth and health in kids with thalassemia
Disease control OngoingThis study looks at growth problems in children with thalassemia, a blood disorder. Researchers will test a program that includes health education, nutrition plans, exercise, and support to help kids grow better. The goal is to improve height, weight, and overall well-being in 36…
Sponsor: Institute of Hematology & Blood Diseases Hospital, China • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 20, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New Once-Weekly insulin shows promise for diabetes control in italian study
Disease control By invitation onlyThis study looks at how well a new insulin called icodec controls blood sugar in adults with type 2 diabetes who are switching from their current daily insulin. About 214 participants in Italy will use icodec as prescribed by their doctor for 22 to 30 weeks. Researchers will meas…
Sponsor: Novo Nordisk A/S • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 20, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Immunotherapy duo takes on resistant germ cell tumors
Disease control OngoingThis phase 2 trial tests two immunotherapy drugs, durvalumab and tremelimumab, in 30 adults with relapsed or refractory germ cell tumors. The goal is to see if the combination can shrink tumors or lower tumor markers. Participants must have measurable disease and have progressed …
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 20, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could asking three simple questions improve diabetes control?
Disease control By invitation onlyThis study tests whether the Ask Me 3® educational program, which encourages patients to ask three key questions during doctor visits, can improve blood sugar control in adults with type 2 diabetes. Participants are randomly assigned to receive the program plus standard care or s…
Sponsor: Maria Elena Romero Ibarguengoitia • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 19, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New combo therapy shows promise for Radioiodine-Resistant thyroid cancer
Disease control OngoingThis phase 2 trial tests a combination of the immunotherapy drug PDR001 with either trametinib or dabrafenib in 19 patients with thyroid cancer that no longer responds to radioiodine treatment. The goal is to see if the combination can shrink tumors. The study is active but no lo…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 19, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New cocktail of drugs tested for Tough-to-Treat lymphoma
Disease control OngoingThis phase 2 trial is testing several new drug combinations for people with aggressive B-cell lymphoma that has come back or not responded to standard therapy. About 129 participants will receive one of several experimental combinations, including drugs like ibrutinib and selinex…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Canadian Cancer Trials Group • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 19, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Device aims to keep donor livers healthier for transplant
Disease control By invitation onlyResearchers are collecting data on how well donor livers preserved with the LIVERguard device function after transplantation. The study includes liver transplant recipients whose donor organs were stored in the device, as well as a comparison group of patients who received livers…
Sponsor: Paragonix Technologies • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 19, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New Antibody-Drug conjugate shows promise for Hard-to-Treat cancers
Disease control OngoingThis study tests a new drug called SKB264 in people with advanced solid tumors that have not responded to standard therapies. The drug is an antibody-drug conjugate designed to deliver chemotherapy directly to cancer cells. The trial includes over 1,400 participants with various …
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: Klus Pharma Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 19, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New vaccine combo shows promise in ovarian cancer fight
Disease control OngoingThis study tests a new treatment for ovarian cancer that has returned after initial therapy. It combines a personalized vaccine made from a patient's own white blood cells (FRαDC) with an immunotherapy drug (pembrolizumab) to help the immune system attack cancer cells. The trial …
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: Mayo Clinic • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 19, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug targets Hard-to-Treat cancer mutation in first human trial
Disease control OngoingThis study tests a new drug called ARV-806 in adults with advanced solid tumors that have a specific KRAS G12D mutation. The drug aims to break down the mutated protein that helps tumors grow. The trial has two parts: first, finding a safe dose in small groups, then testing that …
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: Arvinas Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 18, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Radiation boosts liver size, paving way for cancer surgery
Disease control OngoingThis study is for people with liver cancer who need surgery but don't have enough healthy liver left. Doctors use a special radiation treatment (Y90) to help the liver grow larger. Once the liver is big enough, patients can have surgery to remove the cancer. The study compares st…
Sponsor: Northwestern University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 18, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New AI-Powered insulin system could free people with diabetes from constant meal calculations
Disease control OngoingThis study tests AIDANET, an automated insulin delivery algorithm, in 40 adults with type 1 diabetes. Participants will use the system in three modes: fully automatic (no meal announcements), hybrid (with meal announcements), or a mix. The goal is to see which mode keeps blood su…
Sponsor: Sue Brown • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 18, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Hope for rare fat disorder: drug keeps working in Long-Term study
Disease control OngoingThis study gives the drug metreleptin to 29 people with partial lipodystrophy, a rare condition that causes high blood fats and diabetes. Participants have already shown improvement from the drug in earlier studies. The goal is to keep providing the treatment and check its long-t…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 18, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Lifesaving drug made available for rare fat disorder patients
Disease control OngoingThis study gives the drug metreleptin to people with generalized lipodystrophy, a rare condition that causes severe fat loss and leads to high blood fats and diabetes. Participants, aged 6 months and older, have already received metreleptin in past NIH studies but cannot get it i…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 18, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New study tests aggressive BP management to protect heart and kidneys in cancer patients
Disease control OngoingThis phase II trial tests whether intensive blood pressure management (targeting systolic BP below 120 mmHg) is better than standard care (below 140 mmHg) for patients with advanced kidney or thyroid cancer starting anti-angiogenic TKI therapy. The study enrolls 61 participants a…
Sponsor: ECOG-ACRIN Cancer Research Group • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 18, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug cocktail shows promise for Tough-to-Treat ovarian cancer
Disease control OngoingThis study tests three drugs—durvalumab (an immunotherapy), olaparib (a DNA repair blocker), and cediranib (a blood vessel growth blocker)—in different combinations for people with advanced solid tumors, especially ovarian cancer. The phase 1 part finds safe doses, and the phase …
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 18, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New Antibody-Like drug joins forces with standard chemo to fight lung cancer
Disease control OngoingThis early-phase trial tests a new drug called BI 764532 (obrixtamig) added to standard chemotherapy and immunotherapy for people with extensive-stage small cell lung cancer. The main goal is to find the highest safe dose of BI 764532 when given with standard treatments. About 46…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Boehringer Ingelheim • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 18, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Cancer drug cabozantinib takes on rare, Fast-Growing tumors
Disease control OngoingThis phase 2 trial tests the drug cabozantinib in 35 people with high-grade neuroendocrine tumors that have worsened after at least one prior treatment. These are rare, fast-growing cancers with limited options. The study aims to see if cabozantinib can shrink tumors or slow thei…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Washington University School of Medicine • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 18, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New shot aims to tackle obesity and diabetes together
Disease control OngoingThis early-stage study tests an experimental drug called ALN-4324 in two groups: healthy overweight volunteers and overweight patients with type 2 diabetes. The goal is to check the drug's safety and how well it controls blood sugar. Participants receive either the drug or a plac…
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: Alnylam Pharmaceuticals • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 18, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Weekly insulin shot could replace daily injections for diabetes
Disease control By invitation onlyThis study looks at how well a new once-weekly insulin, called insulin icodec, works for people with type 2 diabetes who are switching from a daily insulin. Researchers will track blood sugar control, treatment satisfaction, and how well patients stick to the new regimen over abo…
Sponsor: Novo Nordisk A/S • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 17, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could a quick insulin shot stop Steroid-Induced blood sugar spikes?
Disease control OngoingSteroid injections for knee arthritis can temporarily raise blood sugar in people with type 2 diabetes. This trial tests whether giving a short course of NPH insulin right after the injection can prevent those high blood sugar episodes. Adults with type 2 diabetes and knee osteoa…
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: Shifa International Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 17, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug combo targets rare, aggressive cancer in early trial
Disease control OngoingThis early-phase trial tests a new drug called BI 764532 (Obrixtamig) given together with standard chemotherapy for people with advanced neuroendocrine carcinoma (NEC), a rare and fast-growing cancer. The study involves about 55 adults whose tumors have a specific marker (DLL3). …
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Boehringer Ingelheim • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 17, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Stem cells for failing livers: does the delivery route matter?
Disease control OngoingResearchers are testing whether human umbilical cord mesenchymal stem cells can help people with end-stage liver disease, and whether the route of delivery changes the outcome. Participants receive the cells either through a peripheral vein or through the hepatic artery. The tria…
Sponsor: General Hospital of Shenyang Military Region • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 17, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Walk or cycle before cancer treatment: new study tests exercise boost
Disease control OngoingThis early-phase study tests whether 30 minutes of moderate exercise (like walking or cycling) right before standard immunotherapy can improve treatment for certain skin cancers (melanoma, squamous cell carcinoma, Merkel cell carcinoma). About 22 adults will exercise before each …
Early phase 1 • Sponsor: H. Lee Moffitt Cancer Center and Research Institute • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 17, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Engineered immune cells take on Hard-to-Treat liver cancer
Disease control PausedThis early-phase trial tests a new treatment called RPCAR01 for people with advanced liver cancer that has not responded to standard therapies. The treatment uses a patient's own immune cells, modified in a lab to better recognize and attack cancer cells that carry a protein call…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Roswell Park Cancer Institute • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 17, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could a vaccine tame chronic hepatitis b?
Disease control OngoingThis early-stage trial tests a therapeutic vaccine called ISA104 in 24 people with chronic hepatitis B who are already on antiviral drugs. The goal is to see if the vaccine is safe and can boost the immune system to better fight the virus. Participants will receive either ISA104 …
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: Erasmus Medical Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 17, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug combo takes on tough lung cancer
Disease control OngoingThis early-stage trial tests a new antibody-like drug called BI 764532 alongside standard chemotherapy in adults with advanced small cell lung cancer that has returned after platinum-based treatment. The main goal is to find a safe dose and check for side effects. About 69 partic…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Boehringer Ingelheim • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 17, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a supplement duo quiet PCOS-Linked inflammation?
Disease control OngoingResearchers are testing whether a daily combination of myo-inositol and folic acid can lower two markers of inflammation, NLR and CRP, in overweight women aged 25 to 35 with polycystic ovarian syndrome. The trial compares this supplement pair with metformin plus folic acid over t…
Sponsor: Khyber Medical University Peshawar • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 17, 2026 00:00 UTC
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A simple phone call may help millions with diabetes manage insulin — a trial puts it to the test
Disease control OngoingThis trial tests whether a multilingual interactive voice response (IVR) system can help adults with type 2 diabetes and low health literacy adjust their insulin doses. Participants use a feature phone to report blood sugar levels and receive algorithm-guided dose recommendations…
Sponsor: Shifa International Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 17, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New hope for lung cancer: YL201 takes on relapsed SCLC in major trial
Disease control OngoingThis Phase 3 study compares a new drug called YL201 to the standard treatment topotecan in 438 adults with relapsed small cell lung cancer. The goal is to see if YL201 helps people live longer. Participants receive either YL201 by infusion every three weeks or topotecan by inject…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: MediLink Therapeutics (Suzhou) Co., Ltd. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 17, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could a daily aspirin boost ovarian cancer treatment?
Disease control PausedThis early-phase study is testing whether taking a daily 325 mg aspirin alongside standard chemotherapy can reduce immune-suppressing cells in ovarian, fallopian tube, or peritoneal tumors. About 100 women will take either aspirin or a placebo for up to 5 cycles of chemo. The goa…
Early phase 1 • Sponsor: H. Lee Moffitt Cancer Center and Research Institute • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 17, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug combo targets Hard-to-Treat bile duct cancer
Disease control OngoingThis study tests a combination of two drugs, candonilimab and LM-302, in people with advanced biliary tract cancer that has stopped responding to standard chemotherapy and immunotherapy. The goal is to see if the combination can shrink tumors or control the disease. About 78 part…
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: Shanghai Zhongshan Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 17, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New antibody aims to preserve immune checkpoint while fighting cancer
Disease control OngoingResearchers are testing an experimental antibody called ONC-392 in people with advanced solid tumors, including non-small cell lung cancer and melanoma. The trial gives ONC-392 alone or with pembrolizumab, an approved immunotherapy, to see what doses are safe and how the body pro…
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: OncoC4, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 16, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New app helps teens with diabetes focus on what they do well
Disease control OngoingThis study tests a program called 'Type 1 Doing Well' for youth aged 10–13 with type 1 diabetes and their parents. The program uses a smartphone app, goal-setting, and family meetings to build on the teen's diabetes strengths. Researchers want to see if it improves blood sugar co…
Sponsor: Baylor College of Medicine • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 16, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New combo therapy takes on tough lung cancer
Disease control OngoingThis Phase 2 trial is testing an experimental drug called BNT327 combined with standard chemotherapy in 110 people with small-cell lung cancer. One group has untreated extensive-stage disease, while others have cancer that returned after prior treatment. The study aims to see if …
Phase 2 • Sponsor: BioNTech SE • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 16, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Triple-Target CAR T-Cells take on tough lymphomas
Disease control By invitation onlyThis early-phase trial is testing a new type of immunotherapy called tri-specific CAR T-cells that target three proteins (CD19, CD20, CD22) on cancer cells. It is for adults with B-cell lymphomas that have come back or not responded to standard treatments. The study will enroll 1…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: University of Maryland, Baltimore • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 16, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Triple therapy tackles tough lung cancer
Disease control PausedThis early-stage trial tests the safety of combining precise radiation (SBRT) with immunotherapy (durvalumab) and two chemotherapy drugs (platinum and etoposide) for people with extensive-stage small cell lung cancer that has stopped responding to platinum chemo. The study aims t…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: University of Maryland, Baltimore • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 16, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New hope for tough pancreatic cancer: drug duo tested
Disease control OngoingThis study tests a combination of two drugs, BXCL701 and pembrolizumab, in 22 people with advanced pancreatic cancer that has spread. The goal is to see if this treatment can stop the cancer from growing for at least 18 weeks. Participants must have already tried one prior treatm…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Georgetown University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 16, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Tiny trial tests Radiation-Immunotherapy cocktail for tough bile duct cancer
Disease control OngoingThis early-phase trial tested a combination of focused radiation and an immunotherapy drug called bintrafusp alfa in just 2 patients with advanced bile duct cancer that had spread. The goal was to find the safest dose and see if the combo could help control the cancer. The study …
Phase 1 • Sponsor: M.D. Anderson Cancer Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 16, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could adding radiation to immunotherapy keep lung cancer at bay?
Disease control PausedThis study tests whether adding radiation therapy to the usual maintenance drug atezolizumab helps people with extensive-stage small cell lung cancer live longer without their cancer growing. About 138 participants who have already responded to initial chemo-immunotherapy will be…
Phase 2/3 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 16, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug combo shows promise in battling recurrent ovarian cancer
Disease control OngoingThis study tested a combination of two drugs, veliparib and topotecan, in 88 patients with solid tumors or ovarian cancer that returned after initial treatment. The goal was to find the safest dose and see how well the drugs shrink tumors. While the treatment aims to control the …
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 16, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could zapping kidney nerves tame tough high blood pressure?
Disease control OngoingThis study tests a device that uses radiofrequency energy to calm overactive kidney nerves, which can drive high blood pressure. About 1,900 adults with uncontrolled hypertension will receive the procedure and be followed for years. The goal is to see if this approach safely and …
Sponsor: Medtronic Vascular • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 16, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Precision radiation may spare brain function in lung cancer patients
Disease control OngoingThis study looks at whether using focused radiation (stereotactic radiosurgery) only on the brain tumors, instead of the whole brain, can help preserve thinking and memory in people with small cell lung cancer that has spread to the brain. About 55 participants will receive this …
Phase 2 • Sponsor: M.D. Anderson Cancer Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 16, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New trial tests smarter radiation to protect memory in lung cancer patients
Disease control OngoingThis phase III trial is testing whether a precise, high-dose radiation technique called stereotactic radiosurgery (SRS) is better at preserving memory and thinking than the current standard of whole brain radiation that avoids the hippocampus (the brain's memory center) plus a dr…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: NRG Oncology • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 16, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can weekly groceries and group coaching help control diabetes?
Disease control OngoingResearchers at Stanford University are testing whether a program that combines weekly healthy food deliveries with group lifestyle coaching helps Latino patients with type 2 diabetes. The study enrolls adults who receive care at partner clinics, have type 2 diabetes, and report f…
Sponsor: Stanford University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 16, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug combo shows promise for rare ovarian cancer
Disease control OngoingThis pilot phase II study tests whether the drugs fulvestrant and abemaciclib can help control low-grade serous ovarian cancer in women with advanced disease. Up to 18 participants will receive the drugs before and after surgery. The goal is to see how many patients achieve a par…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: M.D. Anderson Cancer Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 16, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Robot-Assisted surgery for lung cancer and thymus disease put to the test
Disease control OngoingThis study is testing a new robotic surgery system, the da Vinci SP, for removing part or all of a lung (lobectomy) or the thymus gland (thymectomy) in people with lung cancer, benign lung disease, thymoma, or myasthenia gravis. The goal is to see if the robot can perform these s…
Sponsor: Intuitive Surgical • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 16, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New immunotherapy combo shows promise for advanced liver cancer
Disease control OngoingThis study tests a combination of two immunotherapy drugs (durvalumab and tremelimumab) as a first treatment for people with advanced liver cancer that cannot be removed by surgery. About 111 participants will receive the drugs to see how safe they are and whether they shrink tum…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: AstraZeneca • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 16, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New hope for rare cancers: drug duo shows promise
Disease control OngoingThis phase II trial tests whether combining two drugs, atezolizumab and bevacizumab, can shrink rare solid tumors like appendix cancer, anal cancer, and mesothelioma. About 133 participants with various rare cancers will receive the drugs intravenously. The goal is to see if the …
Phase 2 • Sponsor: M.D. Anderson Cancer Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 16, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New hope for kids with liver cancer: international trial tests smarter chemo combos
Disease control OngoingThis study tests different combinations of chemotherapy drugs, along with surgery, for children and young adults with two types of liver cancer: hepatoblastoma and hepatocellular carcinoma. The goal is to see which combinations work best to stop tumor growth and improve survival.…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: Children's Oncology Group • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 16, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug combo before liver surgery shows promise in early trial
Disease control OngoingThis phase II trial is testing whether giving two drugs—atezolizumab (an immunotherapy) and bevacizumab (which blocks blood vessel growth)—before surgery can help prevent liver cancer from returning. The study enrolled 16 adults with resectable liver cancer. The main goals are to…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: M.D. Anderson Cancer Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 16, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Experimental drug cocktail aims to boost liver cancer fight
Disease control CancelledThis pilot study tests whether adding the immunotherapy drugs cemiplimab (with or without fianlimab) after a standard liver cancer procedure called Y90 radioembolization can help control hepatocellular carcinoma. About 20 adults with liver cancer will be randomly assigned to one …
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Virginia Commonwealth University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 16, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Does the clock matter? trial tests endoscopy timing for cirrhosis bleeding
Disease control OngoingPeople with liver cirrhosis can develop dangerous bleeding from swollen veins in the esophagus or stomach. Doctors use endoscopy to find and treat the bleeding, but they do not know the best time to do it. This trial randomly assigns patients to different endoscopy timings to see…
Sponsor: General Hospital of Shenyang Military Region • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 16, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a Twice-Daily hormone pill match standard care for CAH?
Disease control CancelledResearchers are testing whether Chronocort, a modified-release hydrocortisone taken twice daily, controls hormones as well as standard glucocorticoid therapy in people aged 16 and over with congenital adrenal hyperplasia. The trial assigns participants to either Chronocort or the…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: Neurocrine UK Limited • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 16, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug combos tested to improve lymphoma control in younger patients
Disease control OngoingThis study tests three different chemotherapy combinations in people aged 70 or younger with newly diagnosed mantle cell lymphoma, a type of blood cancer. The goal is to see if adding a targeted drug called acalabrutinib to standard chemo improves how well the cancer responds. Ar…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: ECOG-ACRIN Cancer Research Group • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 16, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Dialysis upgrade could protect bones in kidney patients
Disease control OngoingThis study tests whether a newer type of dialysis filter (medium cut-off membrane) can better manage bone and mineral problems common in people with end-stage kidney disease. Thirty adults on maintenance dialysis will try both the new and standard filters for three months each. R…
Sponsor: Gazi University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 16, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Targeted drug may shrink thyroid tumors before surgery
Disease control OngoingThis study tests the drug vemurafenib in 24 people with advanced papillary thyroid cancer that has a BRAF gene mutation. The drug aims to block this mutation to shrink tumors before surgery. Researchers will measure changes in tumor size and biomarkers in blood and tissue over 56…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: M.D. Anderson Cancer Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 16, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New 'See and Treat' combo targets tough pancreatic cancer
Disease control OngoingThis early-phase study tests a two-part approach for people with advanced pancreatic cancer. First, a special scan identifies cancer cells. Then, a targeted radioactive treatment is given to destroy those cells. The goal is to check safety and find the right dose in 30 participan…
Early phase 1 • Sponsor: University of California, Davis • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 13, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Sleep therapy may cut diabetes risk in prediabetes patients
Disease control OngoingThis study tests whether cognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia (CBT-I) can help lower blood sugar levels in people with prediabetes. About 300 adults with both prediabetes and insomnia will receive either CBT-I or a patient education program. The main goal is to see if improv…
Sponsor: Kaiser Permanente • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 13, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a toolkit help family doctors catch heart risk sooner?
Disease control By invitation onlyResearchers are testing whether a structured primary care program can help adults aged 40 to 90 with higher heart or diabetes risk reach recommended prevention targets. The program trains doctors and nurses, uses routine data to flag at-risk patients before visits, and provides d…
Sponsor: Leiden University Medical Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 13, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New CAR-T therapy targets Hard-to-Treat cancers
Disease control PausedThis early-stage trial tests a new type of immunotherapy called CD70-targeted CAR-T cells in people with advanced solid tumors, including kidney, lung, ovarian, and thyroid cancers. The treatment involves taking a patient's own immune cells, engineering them to recognize and atta…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Chongqing Precision Biotech Co., Ltd • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 13, 2026 00:00 UTC
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DNA vaccine trial aims to train immune system against hepatitis c
Disease control OngoingThis early-stage trial tests a DNA vaccine called INO-8000, given with an immune booster, to see if it can help people with chronic hepatitis C fight the virus. The study involves 33 participants and focuses on safety and finding the best dose. The vaccine is delivered through in…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 13, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New cocktail aims to outsmart pancreatic Cancer's defenses
Disease control OngoingThis study tests whether adding two experimental drugs (elraglusib and losartan) to standard chemotherapy (FOLFIRINOX) can prevent metastatic pancreatic cancer from becoming resistant to treatment. About 70 adults with untreated, advanced pancreatic cancer will receive the combin…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Colin D. Weekes, M.D., PhD • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 13, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New combo therapy aims to boost immune attack on Hard-to-Treat lymphoma
Disease control PausedThis study tests whether adding an experimental drug (ST-067) to standard CAR T-cell therapy can safely and effectively treat adults with large B-cell lymphoma that has returned or not responded to prior treatments. About 33 participants will receive the combination to see if it …
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 13, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug combo aims to tackle pancreatic cancer in patients with inherited gene mutations
Disease control OngoingThis phase II trial is testing whether adding the drug veliparib to standard chemotherapy (gemcitabine and cisplatin) can shrink tumors or slow cancer growth in people with advanced pancreatic cancer who have BRCA1, BRCA2, or PALB2 gene mutations. The study has two parts: one com…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 13, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New diabetes drug shows promise in Mid-Stage trial
Disease control OngoingThis Phase 2 study tests a new injectable drug called maridebart cafraglutide in 409 adults with type 2 diabetes. The main goal is to see if it improves blood sugar control compared to a placebo. Researchers will also check if it helps with weight loss. The trial is active but no…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Amgen • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 13, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New Immune-Boosting drug takes on Hard-to-Treat cancers
Disease control OngoingThis early-phase trial is testing an experimental drug called TTX-080, which blocks a protein (HLA-G) that tumors use to hide from the immune system. The study will give TTX-080 alone or combined with other cancer drugs (pembrolizumab, cetuximab, or FOLFIRI plus cetuximab) to abo…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Tizona Therapeutics, Inc • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 13, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug cocktail targets tough pancreatic cancer
Disease control OngoingThis phase 2 trial tests a combination of two drugs, atezolizumab and cabozantinib, in 30 people with metastatic pancreatic cancer that has not responded to standard treatments. The goal is to see if the combination can shrink tumors or stop them from growing. Researchers will al…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: University of Arizona • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 13, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New hepatitis b drug shows promise in Mid-Stage trial
Disease control OngoingThis Phase 2 study tests an experimental drug called ALG-000184 against a standard hepatitis B medication (tenofovir) in 200 adults with chronic hepatitis B. Participants take one pill daily for 48 weeks. The main goal is to see if the new drug can lower hepatitis B virus levels …
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Aligos Therapeutics • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 13, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New tools aim to help women with diabetes plan safer pregnancies
Disease control OngoingThis study is testing two simple tools to help women with type 2 diabetes better manage their condition and understand reproductive health risks. The tools include a personalized medication list for patients and an alert for doctors during checkups. Researchers will track blood s…
Sponsor: Northwestern University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 13, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug combo aims to tame chronic hepatitis b
Disease control OngoingThis Phase 2 trial tests whether adding TQ-A3334 tablets to standard nucleoside analog drugs can better control chronic hepatitis B. About 116 adults with the infection will receive either the combination or a placebo plus standard drugs. The main goal is to see if the combinatio…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Chia Tai Tianqing Pharmaceutical Group Co., Ltd. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 13, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New immune drug shows promise in early trial for Hard-to-Treat cancers
Disease control OngoingThis study tests an experimental drug called TransCon IL-2 β/γ, which aims to boost the immune system to fight cancer. It is given alone or with other treatments like pembrolizumab (Keytruda) or chemotherapy. The trial includes 320 adults with advanced solid tumors that have not …
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: Ascendis Pharma Oncology Division A/S • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 13, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New hope for tough lymphoma: targeted drug combo shows promise in early trial
Disease control OngoingThis phase 2 trial tests a combination of the targeted drug polatuzumab vedotin with standard chemotherapy (rituximab, ifosfamide, carboplatin, and etoposide) as an initial salvage therapy for patients with diffuse large B-cell lymphoma that has relapsed or not responded to treat…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: City of Hope Medical Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 13, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug combo shows promise for tough ovarian cancers
Disease control OngoingThis study tests whether adding an experimental drug (AZD1775) to standard chemotherapy (gemcitabine) helps women with ovarian, fallopian tube, or peritoneal cancer that has stopped responding to platinum-based treatments. About 124 women will be randomly assigned to receive eith…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 12, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug JZP815 targets tough cancers in early trial
Disease control OngoingThis early-phase study is testing a new drug called JZP815 in people with advanced or spreading solid tumors that have specific changes in the MAPK pathway. The main goals are to check the drug's safety, find the right dose, and see if it can shrink tumors. About 332 adults who h…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Jazz Pharmaceuticals • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 12, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can exercise melt away liver fat?
Disease control By invitation onlyResearchers are testing whether aerobic exercise, resistance exercise, or a combination of both can reduce liver fat in adults with metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease. The trial enrolls 186 people aged 18 to 45 with a body mass index between 25 and 40 and ev…
Sponsor: The Affiliated Nanjing Drum Tower Hospital of Nanjing University Medical School • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 12, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Village health workers take on diabetes with app support
Disease control OngoingThis trial tests whether trained village health workers, using a smartphone app, can provide effective type 2 diabetes care in rural Lesotho. 252 adults with diabetes will either receive community-based care (lifestyle advice, metformin, statins) or be referred to a clinic. The g…
Sponsor: University Hospital, Basel, Switzerland • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 12, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New hope for rare ovarian tumors: targeted drugs under study
Disease control OngoingThis phase 2 trial is testing several targeted drugs in people with rare types of ovarian cancer that have come back or not gone away. The drugs are chosen based on specific biomarkers in each patient's tumor. The goal is to see if these treatments can shrink or control the cance…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Hoffmann-La Roche • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 12, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New study seeks safer insulin dosing for ramadan fasters with diabetes
Disease control OngoingThis study tests two methods for adjusting basal insulin in people with type 2 diabetes who fast during Ramadan. One method follows standard guidelines, while the other uses a personalized carbohydrate fasting test. The goal is to see which approach better controls blood sugar an…
Early phase 1 • Sponsor: University Tunis El Manar • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 12, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug cocktail shows promise for Hard-to-Treat urinary cancers
Disease control OngoingThis early-phase study tests a combination of two or three drugs (cabozantinib, nivolumab, and sometimes ipilimumab) in people with advanced genitourinary cancers that have spread. The main goals are to find the safest doses and understand side effects. About 152 adults with vari…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 12, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can tailoring bypass length improve weight loss surgery results?
Disease control By invitation onlyResearchers are studying how the length of bypassed intestine during gastric bypass affects weight loss, complications, and metabolic changes in people with severe obesity. Participants will have different lengths of intestine bypassed and will provide blood and stool samples bef…
Sponsor: University of Missouri-Columbia • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 12, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug combo shows promise for tough cancers
Disease control OngoingThis early-phase trial tests a new drug called BAY 1895344 combined with standard chemotherapy (irinotecan or topotecan) in people with advanced solid tumors, especially small cell lung cancer, poorly differentiated neuroendocrine cancer, and pancreatic cancer. The goal is to fin…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 12, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Sound waves take aim at pancreatic tumors: new trial tests HIFU
Disease control PausedThis trial tests a procedure called High-Intensity Focused Ultrasound (HIFU) for people with pancreatic cancer that cannot be removed by surgery. The study has two parts: first, checking how safe the procedure is, and second, seeing if it helps patients live longer. About 26 part…
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: Centre Leon Berard • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 12, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Ketogenic diet vs mediterranean diet: which better reshapes metabolism?
Disease control OngoingResearchers compare a very low calorie ketogenic diet with a Mediterranean-style low-calorie diet in 40 adults who have type 2 diabetes, obesity, and non-alcoholic fatty liver disease. Participants follow one of the two diets for several weeks. The study measures changes in weigh…
Sponsor: Azienda Ospedaliero Universitaria Maggiore della Carita • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 12, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New combo shows promise for rare adrenal cancers
Disease control OngoingThis study tests whether adding olaparib to the standard chemotherapy temozolomide helps control advanced pheochromocytoma or paraganglioma—rare neuroendocrine tumors that have spread or can't be removed surgically. About 46 adults with these cancers will be randomly assigned to …
Phase 2 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 12, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New combo therapy aims to boost lymphoma treatment
Disease control OngoingThis phase 3 trial tests whether adding nivolumab to standard chemo-immunotherapy improves outcomes for people with newly diagnosed primary mediastinal B-cell lymphoma. About 244 participants will receive either the combination or standard therapy alone. The main goal is to see i…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 12, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug bitopertin offers hope for sunlight pain relief in rare blood disorders
Disease control By invitation onlyThis long-term study tests the safety and effectiveness of bitopertin (DISC-1459) in people with erythropoietic protoporphyria (EPP) or X-linked protoporphyria (XLP), rare conditions that cause severe pain from sunlight exposure. About 230 participants who previously took bitoper…
Phase 2/3 • Sponsor: Disc Medicine, Inc • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 12, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could stem cell islets end daily insulin shots?
Disease control OngoingThis early-phase trial tests VX-264, a therapy made from stem cells that produce insulin, in 7 people with long-standing type 1 diabetes. The goal is to see if it is safe and can help control blood sugar. If successful, it may reduce or replace the need for insulin injections.
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: Vertex Pharmaceuticals Incorporated • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 12, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a liver drug also protect the heart? study tests ursodeoxycholic acid in fatty liver disease
Disease control OngoingResearchers at a Prague hospital are observing whether ursodeoxycholic acid, a drug used for certain liver conditions, affects liver fat, liver enzymes, and markers of heart and blood vessel health in people with non-alcoholic fatty liver disease. The study includes 20 adults who…
Sponsor: General University Hospital, Prague • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 12, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Lung cancer hope: drug combo aims to boost survival in Early-Stage disease
Disease control OngoingThis phase 3 trial tests whether adding pembrolizumab (an immunotherapy) and olaparib (a targeted drug) to standard chemotherapy and radiation can help people with limited-stage small cell lung cancer live longer. About 672 participants will receive either the drug combo or a pla…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 12, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug cocktail aims to tackle tough lung cancer
Disease control OngoingThis early-stage trial is testing a new drug called tarlatamab, which helps the immune system find and attack cancer cells, when given together with standard chemotherapy and immunotherapy. The study includes about 184 people with extensive-stage small cell lung cancer who have n…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Amgen • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 11, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New oral drug shows promise for rare sun allergy conditions
Disease control OngoingThis study is for people with erythropoietic protoporphyria (EPP) or X-linked protoporphyria (XLP), rare conditions that cause severe pain and skin reactions to sunlight. The purpose is to check the long-term safety of an oral medication called dersimelagon. About 301 participant…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: Tanabe Pharma America, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 11, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New hope for Hard-to-Treat ovarian cancer: Rina-S faces off against standard chemo in major trial
Disease control OngoingThis study tests a new drug called Rina-S against standard chemotherapy for people with ovarian cancer that has stopped responding to platinum-based treatments. About 530 participants will be randomly assigned to receive either Rina-S or one of four approved chemo drugs. The goal…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: Genmab • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 11, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Food boxes and health coaching aim to tame diabetes in the deep south
Disease control OngoingThis study tests whether delivering healthy food boxes, remote health monitoring, and one-on-one coaching can help low-income Black adults with type 2 diabetes better control their blood sugar. The trial enrolls 304 participants in the Deep South and tracks changes in HbA1c level…
Sponsor: University of Alabama at Birmingham • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 11, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Triple therapy under the microscope: does it transform cystic fibrosis care?
Disease control OngoingResearchers are observing how elexacaftor/tezacaftor/ivacaftor triple combination therapy affects people with cystic fibrosis in routine care. The study follows two groups: children aged 6 to 11 and people aged 12 and older. Over seven years, they measure lung function, inflammat…
Phase 4 • Sponsor: Royal College of Surgeons, Ireland • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 11, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a diabetes drug protect your eyes? 5-Year trial seeks answers
Disease control OngoingThis study looks at whether semaglutide, a medicine for type 2 diabetes, can slow or prevent diabetic eye disease over 5 years. About 1500 adults with type 2 diabetes will receive either semaglutide or a placebo injection once a week, in addition to their usual diabetes medicatio…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: Novo Nordisk A/S • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 11, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug cocktail targets tough pancreatic cancer
Disease control OngoingThis early-phase study tested a combination of three drugs (gemcitabine, dasatinib, and erlotinib) in 19 people with advanced pancreatic cancer that had spread or could not be removed by surgery. The main goal was to find the safest dose and look at side effects. Researchers also…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 11, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can focused radiation replace surgery for inherited pancreatic tumors?
Disease control OngoingPeople with MEN1 syndrome inherit a high risk of developing multiple pancreatic neuroendocrine tumors. Surgery is the only curative option but causes major complications. Researchers are testing high-dose, high-precision MR-guided radiotherapy to see if it can shrink these tumors…
Sponsor: J.M. de Laat • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 11, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug combo targets Hard-to-Treat pancreatic cancer
Disease control PausedThis early-stage trial tests a new drug called CA-4948 combined with standard chemotherapy (gemcitabine and nab-paclitaxel) in people with pancreatic cancer that has spread or cannot be removed by surgery. The goal is to find the safest dose and see if the combination can shrink …
Phase 1 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 11, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug combo targets Hard-to-Treat cancers in early trial
Disease control OngoingThis early-phase study tests a new drug called M9466, a PARP1 inhibitor, alone or combined with other drugs in 60 people with advanced solid tumors that have not responded to standard treatments. The main goals are to check safety and how the body processes the drug. Researchers …
Phase 1 • Sponsor: EMD Serono Research & Development Institute, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 11, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New combo therapy aims to tame tough prostate cancer
Disease control OngoingThis phase 2 trial tests a multi-drug approach for men with aggressive variant prostate cancer that has spread. First, patients receive chemotherapy (cabazitaxel and carboplatin) plus an immunotherapy (cetrelimab). Then, they are randomly assigned to take either a PARP inhibitor …
Phase 2 • Sponsor: M.D. Anderson Cancer Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 11, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug combo aims to keep aggressive lung cancer at bay longer
Disease control OngoingThis phase 3 trial tests whether adding lurbinectedin to atezolizumab as maintenance therapy helps people with extensive-stage small-cell lung cancer live longer without the disease worsening. Participants first receive standard induction chemo-immunotherapy, then those with stab…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: Hoffmann-La Roche • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 11, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New triple therapy aims to stop pancreatic Cancer's return after surgery
Disease control OngoingThis Phase 2 trial tests whether adding a personalized cancer vaccine (autogene cevumeran) and an immunotherapy drug (atezolizumab) to standard chemotherapy (mFOLFIRINOX) can keep pancreatic cancer from coming back after surgery. About 260 people whose tumors were completely remo…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Genentech, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 11, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Targeted drug shows promise for Hard-to-Treat brain and bile duct cancers
Disease control OngoingThis study tests a drug called olaparib in people with advanced cancers (like brain tumors, bile duct cancer, or other solid tumors) that have a specific gene change called IDH1 or IDH2 mutation. The drug works by blocking an enzyme that cancer cells need to grow. About 89 partic…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 11, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug combo aims to outsmart Platinum-Resistant ovarian cancer
Disease control OngoingThis phase 2 trial tests whether adding an experimental drug called M6620 (berzosertib) to standard gemcitabine chemotherapy helps women with ovarian, fallopian tube, or primary peritoneal cancer that came back after platinum-based treatment. About 70 participants will receive ei…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 11, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New pill combo aims to slash cholesterol in High-Risk patients
Disease control OngoingThis Phase 3 study tests whether a daily pill combining obicetrapib and ezetimibe, or obicetrapib alone, can lower LDL (bad) cholesterol more than placebo in 300 people with type 2 diabetes or metabolic syndrome. Participants continue their standard cholesterol medications. The m…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: NewAmsterdam Pharma • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 11, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New daily pill aims to shed pounds in obesity trial
Disease control OngoingThis study tests an experimental oral medication, KAI-7535, taken once daily to help people with obesity or overweight lose weight. About 320 adults with at least one weight-related condition (like high blood pressure or sleep apnea) will receive either the drug or a placebo for …
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Kailera • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 11, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New antibody drug shows promise for Hard-to-Treat lymphoma
Disease control OngoingThis trial tests an antibody called epcoritamab in 666 people with B-cell lymphoma that has come back or not responded to treatment. The drug is designed to help the immune system attack cancer cells. The study looks at safety, the right dose, and how well the drug works.
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: Genmab • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 11, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New shot shows promise against tough lymphoma in japanese study
Disease control OngoingThis trial tests a drug called epcoritamab in about 78 Japanese adults with B-cell lymphoma that has returned or not improved after standard treatment. The study has two parts: first, finding a safe dose, and then checking how well the drug works alone or with other chemotherapy.…
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: Genmab • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 11, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New insulin icodec study aims to improve diabetes control
Disease control OngoingThis study observes how well insulin icodec controls blood sugar in 245 people with type 1 diabetes who have never used it before. Participants take the insulin as prescribed by their doctor, and researchers track changes in HbA1c and treatment satisfaction over about 22 to 30 we…
Sponsor: Novo Nordisk A/S • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 11, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Stem cells may boost islet transplants for pancreatitis patients
Disease control OngoingThis study tests whether adding a person's own bone marrow stem cells to their islet transplant can help the islets survive longer and work better. It includes 42 adults with chronic pancreatitis who are already scheduled for pancreas removal and islet auto-transplant. Participan…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Medical University of South Carolina • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 11, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Keytruda takes on deadly thyroid cancer in tiny trial
Disease control OngoingThis Phase 2 trial tests the immunotherapy drug pembrolizumab (Keytruda) in 12 people with advanced anaplastic thyroid cancer, a rare and fast-growing cancer with no standard cure. Participants receive the drug every three weeks to see if tumors shrink or stop growing. The study …
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Saad A Khan • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 11, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New hope for aggressive lung cancer: Immune-Boosting combo trial launches
Disease control OngoingThis phase 3 trial tests whether adding the drug tarlatamab to standard chemotherapy and immunotherapy helps people with extensive-stage small-cell lung cancer live longer. About 330 participants will be randomly assigned to receive either the new combination or standard treatmen…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: Amgen • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 10, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New weekly shot could help diabetics shed pounds
Disease control OngoingThis Phase 3 trial tests a new medicine called MET097, given as a weekly injection, to help adults with overweight or obesity and type 2 diabetes lose weight. About 999 people will take part, with two-thirds getting the real drug and one-third getting a placebo. The study lasts a…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: Pfizer • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 10, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug combo aims to tame deadly fat levels in the blood
Disease control OngoingThis Phase 2 trial tests two experimental injections, HRS-7249 and SHR-1918, in 108 adults with severely high triglycerides who are at high risk of acute pancreatitis. The study aims to see if these drugs can safely lower fat levels in the blood and reduce the chance of a pancrea…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Fujian Shengdi Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 10, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Experimental drug cocktail targets Hard-to-Treat cancers
Disease control OngoingThis early-phase study tests a combination of two targeted drugs (vismodegib and erlotinib) with or without a standard chemotherapy drug (gemcitabine) in people with advanced pancreatic cancer or other solid tumors that cannot be removed by surgery. The main goal is to find the s…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 10, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a new drug combo make pancreatic cancer surgery more effective?
Disease control OngoingThis phase II trial tests whether adding an experimental drug called SHR-1701 to a standard chemotherapy regimen can improve outcomes for people with pancreatic cancer that is resectable or borderline resectable. Participants receive the combination before surgery, with the goal …
Phase 2 • Sponsor: The First Hospital of Jilin University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 10, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New cocktail of drugs and procedure shows promise for liver cancer
Disease control OngoingThis study tests a mix of three drugs (durvalumab, bevacizumab, tremelimumab) plus a procedure called TACE (which delivers chemotherapy beads to the liver) in people with advanced liver or bile duct cancer. The goal is to see if this combination can stop the cancer from growing f…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 10, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug could help people with diabetes shed pounds
Disease control OngoingThis study tests a new medicine called cagrilintide to help people who are overweight or have obesity and type 2 diabetes lose weight. About 330 adults will receive either cagrilintide or a placebo for around 18 months. The main goals are to see how much weight they lose and how …
Phase 3 • Sponsor: Novo Nordisk A/S • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 06, 2026 00:00 UTC
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A digital coach for hunger: can an app retrain appetite to improve diabetes control?
Disease control OngoingResearchers are testing a digital program called Centering Appetite in African American adults with type 2 diabetes and binge eating. The program includes web-based lessons to help people relearn their body's hunger and fullness signals, along with diabetes education and a Fitbit…
Sponsor: University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 06, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug combo shows promise in shrinking liver tumors before surgery
Disease control PausedThis trial tests whether giving the immunotherapy drug durvalumab along with standard chemotherapy before surgery can shrink high-risk liver cancer (cholangiocarcinoma) and reduce the amount of tissue that needs to be removed. About 27 patients with resectable tumors will receive…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 06, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Diabetes drug semaglutide tested as potential treatment for fatty liver disease NASH
Disease control OngoingThis study tests whether semaglutide, a medicine already used for type 2 diabetes, can help people with NASH, a serious liver condition. About 1205 adults with NASH and liver scarring (stage 2 or 3) will receive weekly injections of semaglutide or a placebo for up to 5 years. The…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: Novo Nordisk A/S • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 06, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a new drug target Hard-to-Treat kidney and ovarian cancers?
Disease control OngoingThis trial tests an experimental drug called DS-6000a (also known as R-DXd) in people with advanced renal cell carcinoma (kidney cancer) and ovarian tumors. The main goals are to find a safe dose, identify side effects, and see if the drug can shrink tumors. Participants receive …
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Daiichi Sankyo • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 06, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug obrixtamig targets Hard-to-Treat lung and neuroendocrine cancers in first human trial
Disease control OngoingThis early-phase study tests obrixtamig, a drug that helps the immune system attack cancer cells, in adults with advanced small cell lung cancer or other neuroendocrine cancers that have a specific marker called DLL3. Participants receive the drug weekly or every three weeks for …
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Boehringer Ingelheim • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 06, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug combo targets tumors in patients with organ failure
Disease control OngoingThis early-phase study tests the safety and best dose of a drug called veliparib when given with two chemotherapy drugs (carboplatin and paclitaxel) in people with advanced solid tumors that have spread or can't be removed. It includes patients who also have liver or kidney probl…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 06, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New trial tests best timing for chemo in pancreatic cancer
Disease control OngoingThis phase III trial tests whether giving chemotherapy before and after surgery (perioperative) works better than giving it only after surgery (adjuvant) for people with pancreatic cancer that can be removed. The study involves 358 participants and uses a combination of four chem…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: Alliance for Clinical Trials in Oncology • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 06, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New combo therapy targets Hard-to-Treat recurrent cancers
Disease control OngoingThis early-phase trial tests two different drug combinations—olaparib plus vistusertib, or olaparib plus capivasertib—in people with recurrent endometrial, triple-negative breast, ovarian, primary peritoneal, or fallopian tube cancer. The main goal is to find the safest dose and …
Phase 1 • Sponsor: M.D. Anderson Cancer Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 06, 2026 00:00 UTC
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AI Doctor's helper: could a smart system improve heart and diabetes care?
Disease control OngoingThis study will test whether an artificial intelligence (AI) system can help community doctors better manage patients who have high blood pressure along with diabetes or high cholesterol. About 6,800 adults will be split into two groups: one where doctors use the AI tool to guide…
Sponsor: First Hospital of China Medical University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 06, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Diabetes study tests team support for better blood sugar control
Disease control By invitation onlyThis study looks at whether a team of clinical pharmacists and community health workers can help people with type 2 diabetes improve their blood sugar levels using continuous glucose monitors (CGMs). About 318 adults aged 25-75 with high blood sugar will be enrolled. The goal is …
Sponsor: University of Massachusetts, Worcester • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 06, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can AI help nurses guide At-Risk seniors to better care and lower costs?
Disease control By invitation onlyThis trial tests whether an AI system that flags at-risk Medicare Advantage members and suggests care actions, reviewed by a nurse, can reduce overall healthcare spending over a year. About 9,900 participants in Utah are assigned to either this AI-supported navigation or usual ca…
Sponsor: Intermountain Health Care, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 06, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New eye drug could mean fewer shots for Diabetes-Related vision loss
Disease control OngoingThis study tests a new medicine, EYP-1901, given as an eye injection to people with diabetic macular edema (DME), a condition that causes blurry vision in people with diabetes. The goal is to see if EYP-1901 works as well as the standard treatment (aflibercept) but with fewer inj…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: EyePoint Pharmaceuticals, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 05, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Text alerts could save transplanted organs in young patients
Disease control OngoingThis study tests whether text message reminders and a smart pillbox can help teenagers and young adults take their daily anti-rejection medicine on time after a kidney or liver transplant. About 65 participants aged 13-25 will use an electronic pillbox that tracks when they take …
Sponsor: Johns Hopkins University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 05, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a radioactive drug seek out and attack solid tumors?
Disease control OngoingThis early trial tests a radioactive drug called MNPR-101-PCTA-177Lu in adults with advanced solid tumors, including bladder, breast, lung, and pancreatic cancers. Participants receive three equal doses by IV over two 12-week cycles. The main goal is to find a safe dose and under…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Monopar Therapeutics • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 05, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New eye drug could cut injection frequency for Diabetes-Related vision loss
Disease control OngoingThis phase 3 trial tests EYP-1901, a new eye injection, against the standard treatment aflibercept for diabetic macular edema (DME), a condition that causes vision loss in people with diabetes. The study will enroll 240 participants and compare how well each drug improves vision …
Phase 3 • Sponsor: EyePoint Pharmaceuticals, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 05, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Text messages may save teeth and money in diabetes patients
Disease control By invitation onlyThis study tests whether simple text messages and online activities can encourage people with Type 2 Diabetes to get more preventive dental care, like cleanings, instead of waiting for expensive treatments. Researchers will track dental insurance claims from 10,000 adults over 18…
Phase 4 • Sponsor: Colgate Palmolive • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 05, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New hope for advanced liver cancer: immunotherapy cocktails under study
Disease control OngoingThis clinical trial is testing several combinations of immunotherapy drugs to see if they can shrink or control advanced liver cancer. The study is for people with a type of liver cancer called hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) that has spread or cannot be removed by surgery. Partic…
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: Hoffmann-La Roche • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 05, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug combo aims to extend life in aggressive lung cancer
Disease control OngoingThis phase 2 trial tests whether adding two drugs (durvalumab and ceralasertib) after standard chemo-immunotherapy can help control extensive-stage small cell lung cancer. About 30 people who have not had prior treatment will receive the combination. The main goal is to see how l…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Muhammad Furqan • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 05, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New mRNA vaccine shows promise in fighting solid tumors
Disease control OngoingThis early-stage trial tests an experimental mRNA-based cancer vaccine (mRNA-4157) in 161 people with solid tumors. The vaccine is designed to train the immune system to attack cancer cells. Some participants receive the vaccine alone, while others get it with the immunotherapy d…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: ModernaTX, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 05, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can these pills save Insulin-Making cells in newly diagnosed type 1 diabetes?
Disease control OngoingThis phase 2 trial tests two oral drugs, abrocitinib and ritlecitinib, in 78 people aged 12-35 who were diagnosed with type 1 diabetes within the last 100 days. The goal is to see if these JAK inhibitors can help preserve the body's ability to produce insulin, measured by a stimu…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 04, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New hope for advanced tumors: drug trial targets untreated patients
Disease control OngoingThis study tests a new drug called INCB099280 in 73 people with advanced solid tumors who have not received immunotherapy before. The goal is to see if the drug can shrink tumors and to check for side effects. The study focuses on safety and how well the drug works in the short t…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Incyte Corporation • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 04, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Old asthma drug shows promise for rare genetic disorder
Disease control OngoingThis phase 2 trial tests whether theophylline, a drug used for asthma, can help people with pseudohypoparathyroidism lose weight and improve blood sugar control. The study includes 29 obese participants aged 13 and older. Researchers will measure changes in body mass index and gl…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Vanderbilt University Medical Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 04, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New pill could let Sun-Sensitive patients enjoy the outdoors
Disease control OngoingThis Phase 3 trial tests whether bitopertin, a daily pill, can help people with erythropoietic protoporphyria (EPP) or X-linked protoporphyria (XLP) spend more time in sunlight without pain. About 183 participants aged 12 and older will take bitopertin or a placebo for 6 months. …
Phase 3 • Sponsor: Disc Medicine, Inc • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 04, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New insulin pump system put to the test in 400-Person safety trial
Disease control OngoingThis study is checking if a new insulin pump (NMX8) and continuous glucose monitor (DS5/Simplera Sync) are safe for people with type 1 or type 2 diabetes. About 400 participants, ages 7 to 85, will first wear the sensor for up to 40 days, then use the pump for about 90 days while…
Sponsor: Medtronic MiniMed, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 04, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New liposome chemo shows promise in early cancer trial
Disease control OngoingThis early-stage trial tests FF-10850, a liposome-wrapped version of the chemotherapy drug topotecan, in 96 adults with advanced solid tumors like ovarian, cervical, and Merkel cell carcinoma. The main goals are to find the safest dose and understand side effects. Researchers hop…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Fujifilm Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 04, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Engineered immune cells take on Hard-to-Treat cancers in early trial
Disease control OngoingThis early-phase trial is testing a new treatment called LB1908, which uses a patient's own immune cells (T-cells) that have been modified in the lab to recognize and attack cancer cells that have a protein called claudin 18.2 on their surface. The study includes up to 56 adults …
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Legend Biotech USA Inc • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 04, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a new gemcitabine formulation outsmart advanced solid tumors?
Disease control OngoingThis phase 1 trial tests FF-10832, a liposomal version of the chemotherapy drug gemcitabine, in adults with advanced solid tumors, including biliary tract cancer, that have not responded to standard treatment or have no standard options. Researchers give the drug as an intravenou…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Fujifilm Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 04, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a daily zinc pill tame insulin resistance in polyendocrine ovarian syndrome?
Disease control By invitation onlyThis trial tests whether taking 50 mg of zinc daily for 12 weeks, alongside standard treatment, improves insulin resistance and other features of polyendocrine metabolic ovarian syndrome (PMOS) in women aged 18 to 45. PMOS is a common hormone condition linked to insulin resistanc…
Sponsor: Bangladesh Medical University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 04, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New hope for pancreatic cancer: experimental drug quemliclustat in Late-Stage trial
Disease control OngoingThis Phase 3 trial is testing whether adding an experimental drug called quemliclustat to standard chemotherapy (nab-paclitaxel and gemcitabine) helps people with metastatic pancreatic cancer live longer. About 610 participants who have not yet received treatment for their advanc…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: Arcus Biosciences, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 04, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could a common asthma drug help treat a rare genetic disorder?
Disease control By invitation onlyThis study tests whether theophylline, a drug used for asthma, can help children and young adults with pseudohypoparathyroidism—a rare genetic condition causing early obesity, hormone problems, and short stature. Researchers will check for weight loss, better blood sugar control,…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Jaclyn Tamaroff • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 04, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New hope for advanced thyroid cancer: personalized drug cocktails tested
Disease control OngoingThis early-phase trial tests whether giving advanced thyroid cancer patients a personalized mix of already-approved drugs, chosen based on their tumor's genetic profile, is feasible and safe. Ten patients with no other treatment options will receive individualized drug combinatio…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Radboud University Medical Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 04, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Radioactive therapy vs chemotherapy: which works better for pancreatic NETs?
Disease control OngoingThis trial compares two treatment approaches for pancreatic neuroendocrine tumors that have spread or cannot be removed surgically. One group receives lutetium Lu 177 dotatate, a radioactive drug that targets tumor cells, while the other receives a combination of chemotherapy dru…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Alliance for Clinical Trials in Oncology • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 04, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can engineered immune cells tackle Hard-to-Treat KRAS cancers?
Disease control CancelledThis phase 1 trial tests an experimental cell therapy called IX001 TCR-T in adults with advanced pancreatic or colorectal cancer that has not responded to at least two standard treatments. The therapy uses a patient's own immune cells, engineered to recognize cancer cells with KR…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Shanghai Pudong Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 04, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New combo therapy shows promise for Tough-to-Treat bile duct cancer
Disease control OngoingThis study tests whether adding the experimental drug CTX-009 to standard chemotherapy (paclitaxel) helps adults with advanced bile duct, gallbladder, or ampullary cancer that has worsened after one prior treatment. About 168 participants will be randomly assigned to receive eith…
Phase 2/3 • Sponsor: Compass Therapeutics • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 04, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Cancer cocktail shows promise in early trial
Disease control OngoingThis study tests a new drug called futibatinib combined with standard immunotherapy and chemotherapy in people with advanced esophageal or pancreatic cancer. The goal is to see if the combination can shrink tumors and control the disease. About 53 adults who have not had prior tr…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Taiho Oncology, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 03, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New pill targets Hard-to-Treat cancers in early trial
Disease control OngoingThis study tests a new oral drug called IPN01194 in 36 adults with advanced solid tumours (melanoma, colorectal, pancreatic, or head and neck cancer) that have not responded to standard treatments. The goal is to find the right dose and check if it is safe, while also looking for…
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: Ipsen • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 03, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New hope for rare tumors: tarlatamab trial opens
Disease control OngoingThis study tests the drug tarlatamab in people with advanced tumors that have a protein called DLL3. The goal is to see if the drug can shrink or control these tumors. About 29 adults with stage IV cancer will receive tarlatamab, and researchers will track how well it works and a…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Jonsson Comprehensive Cancer Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 03, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New pill shows promise for Hard-to-Treat cancers with BRAF mutation
Disease control OngoingThis early-stage trial is testing a new oral drug, PF-07799933, in people aged 16 and older with advanced solid tumors that have a specific BRAF gene change. The drug is given alone or combined with other medicines like binimetinib or cetuximab. The study aims to find safe doses …
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Pfizer • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 03, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Fish oil fights diabetes? study tests Omega-3s for blood sugar control
Disease control By invitation onlyThis study investigates whether omega-3 fatty acids, natural fats found in fish and flaxseed, can help manage blood sugar and reduce inflammation in people with type 2 diabetes and heart disease. Participants take omega-3 supplements or a placebo for 28 days, and researchers meas…
Sponsor: University of Ulster • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 03, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New hope for rare liver disease: drug shows promise in reducing damage and symptoms
Disease control OngoingThis study tests a new drug called elafibranor in people with primary biliary cholangitis (PBC), a rare liver disease that can lead to scarring and liver failure. Participants either did not get enough help from or could not take the standard medicine. The goal is to see if elafi…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: Ipsen • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 03, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug cocktail shows promise in early ovarian cancer trial
Disease control OngoingThis early-phase trial is testing whether adding the targeted drug ipatasertib to standard chemotherapy (paclitaxel and carboplatin) is safe and effective for women with advanced ovarian cancer. The study involves 25 participants with stage III or IV disease. The goal is to find …
Phase 1 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 03, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Weekly insulin shot could replace daily shots for type 1 diabetes
Disease control OngoingThis study compares a new insulin that is injected once a week (insulin icodec) to a standard daily insulin (insulin glargine) in about 877 adults with type 1 diabetes. The goal is to see if the weekly insulin controls blood sugar just as well as the daily one. Participants will …
Phase 3 • Sponsor: Novo Nordisk A/S • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 03, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug cocktail shows promise for rare cancers
Disease control OngoingThis phase 2 trial is testing whether a combination of two drugs, talazoparib and temozolomide, can shrink tumors in people with rare cancers that have spread. The study includes 14 participants with advanced rare solid tumors, such as pheochromocytoma or paraganglioma, who have …
Phase 2 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 03, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Food as medicine: new study tests meals and coaching for HIV and diabetes
Disease control OngoingThis study tests whether providing medically tailored meals along with intensive lifestyle coaching can help adults with HIV and type 2 diabetes or prediabetes better manage their weight and blood sugar. About 200 participants will be randomly assigned to receive either the meals…
Sponsor: University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 03, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New pill combo takes on Hard-to-Treat cancers
Disease control OngoingThis early-stage trial tests two experimental pills (PF-07799544 and PF-07799933) taken twice daily at home by adults with advanced solid tumors that have a specific gene change called BRAF V600. The study aims to find safe doses and see if the drugs can shrink tumors. About 124 …
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Pfizer • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 03, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Last-Resort drug access opens for advanced pancreatic cancer patients
Disease control ApprovedThis program offers daraxonrasib to adults with metastatic pancreatic cancer that has worsened after prior treatment and who have no other good options. It is for patients who cannot join ongoing clinical trials. The goal is to provide access to this experimental drug when no sta…
Sponsor: Revolution Medicines, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 03, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Double immune attack: can two drugs save Insulin-Making cells in new diabetes?
Disease control OngoingThis study tests whether giving two immune-calming drugs (rituximab followed by abatacept) can better preserve the body's ability to make insulin in people newly diagnosed with type 1 diabetes, compared to rituximab alone. About 74 participants aged 8 to 45 will receive the drug …
Phase 2 • Sponsor: National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 03, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New study tests video coaching to help older adults shed pounds and prevent disease
Disease control OngoingThis study tests a video-based healthy lifestyle program for adults aged 50 to 74 who are overweight and have conditions like prediabetes, type 2 diabetes, or high blood pressure. Participants use a tablet, scale, and activity tracker at home, and some get extra support from a co…
Sponsor: University of Illinois at Chicago • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 02, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New hope for liver disease: drug shows promise in reducing damage
Disease control OngoingThis study tests a daily pill called elafibranor in about 18 Japanese adults with primary biliary cholangitis (PBC), a rare liver disease that can lead to scarring and liver failure. Participants had not responded well to standard treatment. The main goal is to see if the drug im…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: Ipsen • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 02, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Proton beam plus chemo: a new hope for pancreatic cancer?
Disease control OngoingThis study is testing a combination of two chemotherapy drugs (gemcitabine and nab-paclitaxel) with a precise type of radiation called proton therapy for people with locally advanced pancreatic cancer that cannot be removed by surgery. The goal is to find the highest safe dose of…
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: University of Maryland, Baltimore • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 02, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New hope for rare liver disease: drug trial targets bile duct damage
Disease control OngoingThis study tests a drug called elafibranor in 68 adults with primary sclerosing cholangitis (PSC), a rare liver disease that damages bile ducts. The main goal is to check the drug's safety and side effects compared to a placebo. Researchers will also look at blood tests to see if…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Ipsen • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 02, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Diet and exercise may keep cancer patients stronger during chemo
Disease control OngoingThis study tests whether early, personalized nutritional support and a simple home exercise program can prevent weight loss and improve quality of life in 200 adults with lung, colorectal, ovarian, or pancreatic cancer starting palliative chemotherapy. Participants receive guidan…
Sponsor: Gødstrup Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 02, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Pharmacies hand out prescriptions for produce to fight diabetes and high blood pressure
Disease control OngoingThis trial tests whether community pharmacies can run a produce prescription program for adults with type 2 diabetes or hypertension. Participants receive a monthly card loaded with funds to buy healthy foods like fruits, vegetables, beans, nuts, and seafood at their usual grocer…
Sponsor: Tufts University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 02, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New cancer drug AB598 enters first human tests
Disease control OngoingThis early-phase trial is testing an experimental drug called AB598, alone or with other cancer drugs, in 40 people with advanced solid tumors like lung, bladder, or breast cancer. The main goal is to check safety and find the right dose. It is not yet known if the drug helps shr…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Arcus Biosciences, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 02, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New hope for anemia patients: drug may cut need for blood transfusions
Disease control OngoingThis study tests a drug called luspatercept in people with anemia caused by myelodysplastic syndromes (MDS) or beta-thalassemia who need regular blood transfusions. The goal is to see if the drug is safe and can reduce the number of transfusions needed. About 85 participants in I…
Phase 4 • Sponsor: Bristol-Myers Squibb • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 02, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New immunotherapy shows promise against multiple advanced cancers
Disease control OngoingThis study tests a new drug called Cetrelimab (JNJ-63723283) in 234 people with advanced solid tumors like lung, melanoma, bladder, and colorectal cancers. The drug works by blocking PD-1, a protein that stops the immune system from attacking cancer cells. The trial has two parts…
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: Janssen Research & Development, LLC • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 02, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can adding a second steroid improve survival in severe sepsis?
Disease control CancelledThis trial compares two treatments for people with severe sepsis who also have adrenal insufficiency, a condition where the adrenal glands do not make enough cortisol. Researchers test whether giving fludrocortisone along with hydrocortisone works better than hydrocortisone alone…
Phase 4 • Sponsor: CAMC Health System • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 02, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug may help kids with rare liver disease avoid transplant
Disease control OngoingThis study tests a drug called odevixibat in 180 children with biliary atresia, a rare liver disease. The goal is to see if the drug helps children stay alive without needing a liver transplant over the long term. Children who completed a previous study can join this open-label e…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: Albireo, an Ipsen Company • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 02, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a diabetes drug shrink fatty liver in thyroid patients?
Disease control OngoingThis trial tests whether dapagliflozin, a drug used for diabetes, can reduce liver fat in people with underactive thyroid (hypothyroidism) who also have non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD). Half of the 50 participants will take dapagliflozin daily, and the other half will t…
Early phase 1 • Sponsor: Post Graduate Institute of Medical Education and Research, Chandigarh • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 30, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a common diabetes drug combo help those with cancer history?
Disease control OngoingThis trial tests whether a combination of dapagliflozin, saxagliptin, and metformin can help control blood sugar in 600 adults with type 2 diabetes who have controlled cancers. Participants take the drugs by mouth for at least 90 days. Researchers measure blood sugar and insulin …
Phase 2/3 • Sponsor: Han Xu, M.D., Ph.D., FAPCR, Medical Director,, IRB Chair • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 29, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a Triple-Drug combo shrink inoperable bile duct tumors?
Disease control OngoingThis phase II trial is testing whether a combination of three treatments—QL1706 (an immunotherapy), lenvatinib (a targeted therapy), and GEMOX (two chemotherapy drugs)—can help people with bile duct or gallbladder cancer that cannot be removed by surgery. The study will enroll ab…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Eastern Hepatobiliary Surgery Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 26, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Groceries as medicine: new study tests food prescriptions for heart health
Disease control By invitation onlyThis study looks at whether providing medically tailored groceries can help people with type 2 diabetes and high blood pressure keep up healthy eating habits and control their blood sugar and blood pressure. About 80 adults who already took part in a meal delivery study will rece…
Sponsor: Columbia University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 21, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can remote glucose monitoring tame type 2 diabetes in underserved communities?
Disease control OngoingThis study tests whether a diabetes care program using continuous glucose monitors (CGM) and remote patient monitoring can help adults with uncontrolled type 2 diabetes improve their blood sugar levels and reduce diabetes-related distress. Participants will wear a CGM that shows …
Sponsor: Diabetes Solutions International • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 19, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Prescription for produce: could free groceries lower blood sugar?
Disease control By invitation onlyThis study tests whether giving people with type 2 diabetes and food insecurity monthly vouchers for fruits and vegetables can improve blood sugar control. Participants receive $100 per month in produce-only gift cards along with dietary education for five months, then switch to …
Sponsor: West Virginia University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 19, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Tight glucose control may preserve insulin-making cells in type 2 diabetes
Disease control OngoingThis trial tests whether adjusting diabetes medications to keep blood sugar levels in the normal range can preserve the body's insulin-producing beta-cells and slow the natural worsening of type 2 diabetes. Adults aged 40 to 75 with type 2 diabetes will be assigned to either usua…
Sponsor: Foundation for Atlanta Veterans Education and Research, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 14, 2026 00:00 UTC
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AI-Crafted supplement aims to restore testosterone naturally
Disease control By invitation onlyThis trial tests whether a daily nutritional supplement, designed with artificial intelligence to target gut bacteria, can increase testosterone production in men aged 30-65 with functional secondary hypogonadism—a condition where the body doesn't make enough testosterone despite…
Sponsor: Varol TUNALI • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 14, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Does when you eat carbs and protein reshape blood sugar control?
Disease control OngoingThis pilot trial tests whether the timing of carbohydrates and protein across meals can improve glucose metabolism in people with prediabetes or type 2 diabetes who are overweight or obese. Participants follow two different isocaloric diets—one with a high-protein breakfast and h…
Sponsor: German Institute of Human Nutrition • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 13, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can an immunotherapy drug keep liver cancer at bay after surgery?
Disease control OngoingThis trial is testing whether toripalimab, an immunotherapy drug, can help prevent liver cancer from returning after surgery. Participants are people with hepatocellular carcinoma who have a high risk of recurrence despite having had the tumor completely removed. Half will receiv…
Phase 2/3 • Sponsor: Shanghai Junshi Bioscience Co., Ltd. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 12, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a wearable sensor beat Finger-Prick tests for type 2 diabetes?
Disease control OngoingThis trial asks whether real-time continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) can improve blood sugar control in adults with type 2 diabetes who do not use insulin. Participants will either use a CGM device or stick to standard self-monitoring with a blood glucose meter. The study tracks…
Sponsor: Sinocare • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 08, 2026 00:03 UTC
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Food as medicine? trial tests vouchers and stock boxes against diabetes
Disease control OngoingThis trial tests whether providing monthly food vouchers for farmers markets and mailed food stock boxes, alongside diabetes education, can help African American adults with type 2 diabetes and food insecurity achieve better blood sugar control. Participants are randomly assigned…
Sponsor: State University of New York at Buffalo • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 07, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a Decades-Old drug reverse pancreatic scarring?
Disease control OngoingThis trial tests whether proglumide, an older drug that blocks a specific receptor, can safely reduce pain and slow or reverse the scarring seen in chronic pancreatitis. The study includes adults with confirmed chronic pancreatitis and compares proglumide against a placebo over 1…
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: Georgetown University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 07, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a pill target Hard-to-Treat bile duct cancers? a new drug puts FGFR2 mutations to the test
Disease control OngoingThis early-stage trial is testing an experimental oral drug, TYRA-200, in people with advanced bile duct cancer (intrahepatic cholangiocarcinoma) and other solid tumors that have specific changes in the FGFR2 gene. The study aims to find a safe and effective dose and to see wheth…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Tyra Biosciences, Inc • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 07, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Hormone combo could boost diabetes control in menopause
Disease control OngoingThis study looks at whether adding menopausal hormone therapy to a GLP-1 drug (semaglutide) improves blood sugar control in early postmenopausal women who have or are at risk for type 2 diabetes. About 96 women with menopausal symptoms and a BMI of 27 or higher will be enrolled. …
Sponsor: Lia Bally • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 06, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Dietary choice may unlock type 2 diabetes remission without drugs
Disease control OngoingThis trial tests whether a low-calorie or low-carbohydrate diet can help people with type 2 diabetes achieve remission—meaning blood sugar returns to normal without medication. One hundred adults aged 20–80 with type 2 diabetes and a BMI of 27 or higher will follow a structured d…
Sponsor: University of British Columbia • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 29, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Student pharmacists may hold the key to better diabetes control in older asian adults
Disease control CancelledThis study tests whether student pharmacists can help older Asian adults (age 50+) with uncontrolled type 2 diabetes improve their blood sugar through lifestyle coaching, education, and adherence support. Participants will receive non-pharmacological guidance from student pharmac…
Sponsor: University of California, San Francisco • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 26, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Digital dashboard aims to transform diabetes care for kids
Disease control By invitation onlyThis study tests whether a digital platform called Haibu Diabetes helps children with type 1 diabetes manage their condition better. The platform collects health data from devices and shares it with patients, caregivers, and doctors through a single dashboard. Researchers will co…
Sponsor: University of British Columbia • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 24, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Cow's first milk could be a lifeline for severe Alcohol-Related hepatitis
Disease control OngoingThis phase 3 trial investigates whether bovine colostrum—the nutrient-rich first milk from cows—can improve survival in people with severe alcohol-associated hepatitis. The condition involves liver inflammation, a leaky gut, and a high risk of infection. Participants receive eith…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: Dayanand Medical College and Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 23, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could a lighter immunotherapy schedule keep advanced cancers in check?
Disease control OngoingThis trial is for people with advanced cancers who have already responded well to 6 months of standard immunotherapy. It compares continuing the same drugs at the usual frequency versus giving them every 3 months. The goal is to see if the reduced schedule can prevent cancer prog…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: UNICANCER • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 19, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could a diabetes drug reverse liver scarring?
Disease control OngoingThis study tests whether semaglutide, a drug already used for obesity and type 2 diabetes, can reduce liver scarring in people with non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD). Participants are adults aged 40 to 80 who are overweight or have type 2 diabetes. The trial will also val…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: University of California, San Diego • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 19, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could a simple drug during brain surgery prevent Life-Threatening sodium swings?
Disease control By invitation onlyThis trial tests whether giving a low-dose infusion of desmopressin (dDAVP) during surgery for complex brain tumors around the pituitary gland can prevent dangerously high sodium levels (hypernatremia) in the first 24 hours after surgery. High sodium can cause brain bleeding, sei…
Phase 4 • Sponsor: Zhaoyun Zhang • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 19, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could a triple therapy tackle diabetes, high blood pressure, and arthritis at once?
Disease control CancelledThis study investigates whether adding two common drugs—valsartan (for high blood pressure) and celecoxib (for arthritis pain)—to standard metformin therapy can improve blood sugar control in people with type 2 diabetes. The trial enrolls adults with obesity, high blood pressure,…
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: ARKAY Therapeutics • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 18, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Heart risk in hypoparathyroidism: could a Once-Daily injection protect arteries?
Disease control OngoingThis study investigates whether long-acting parathyroid hormone (PTH) analogues can reduce signs of early heart and blood vessel damage in adults with chronic hypoparathyroidism. Researchers will compare artery stiffness and heart function in people taking the PTH analogue palope…
Sponsor: National and Kapodistrian University of Athens • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 18, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Texts and tools could help liver transplant patients stay on track
Disease control OngoingThis study tests whether technology and caregiver support can help liver transplant recipients take their medications correctly. Researchers will enroll 360 adults who received a liver transplant within the past 3 months. Participants will use a system called Way to Health, which…
Sponsor: University of Pennsylvania • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 17, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a family-focused lifestyle program help teens avoid obesity and diabetes?
Disease control OngoingThis trial tests a culturally adapted program called Health Without Barriers/Salud Sin Barreras for teens aged 11–19 and their families in Northern Colorado. The program combines mindfulness, nutrition education, physical activity, and parenting support over several sessions. Res…
Sponsor: Colorado State University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 15, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could fewer dressing changes be safer? trial tests biweekly PICC care for chemo patients
Disease control By invitation onlyThis trial compares changing the dressing on a PICC line (a type of central catheter) every week versus every two weeks in people with colon or pancreas cancer receiving chemotherapy. The goal is to see if less frequent changes are just as safe, with no increase in skin injuries,…
Sponsor: Institut Català d'Oncologia • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 15, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Chemotherapy sprayed directly into the abdomen: a new attack on stubborn cancers
Disease control OngoingThis phase 1 trial tests a new method of delivering chemotherapy for people with cancers that have spread to the lining of the abdomen (peritoneal carcinomatosis) from gastrointestinal cancers like colorectal, stomach, or pancreatic cancer. The drug, nanoliposomal irinotecan (Oni…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: University Hospital, Ghent • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 15, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could a simple diabetes pill before surgery reduce complications?
Disease control CancelledThis study tests whether people with type 2 diabetes who take their usual metformin on the morning of surgery have better blood sugar control and fewer problems like infections. Participants are randomly assigned to receive either metformin or a placebo before their operation. Th…
Phase 4 • Sponsor: McMaster University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 12, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could a fiber from agave help tame type 2 diabetes?
Disease control OngoingThis study tests whether taking agave inulin, a natural fiber, for eight weeks can improve blood sugar control and increase healthy gut bacteria in adults with type 2 diabetes. Participants receive either 10 grams of agave inulin or a placebo daily. Researchers measure changes in…
Sponsor: Universidad Autonoma de Queretaro • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 12, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Diabetes drug may double as brain protector in new trial
Disease control OngoingThis study investigates whether SGLT2 inhibitors, a class of diabetes medications, can slow cognitive decline in people aged 50 and older with type 2 diabetes. Participants are randomly assigned to receive either standard diabetes care plus an SGLT2 inhibitor (empagliflozin or da…
Sponsor: University of Primorska • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 12, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Digital assistant aims to close gaps in hereditary cancer care
Disease control By invitation onlyThis trial tests a digital tool that helps doctors and patients manage cancer risks linked to hereditary syndromes like BRCA-related breast/ovarian cancer and Lynch syndrome. The tool provides personalized recommendations during primary care visits. Researchers compare care gaps,…
Sponsor: HealthPartners Institute • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 12, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Which endometrioma treatment best protects fertility?
Disease control CancelledThis study compares three common approaches for managing endometriomas (ovarian cysts caused by endometriosis): surgical removal, daily hormone therapy with dienogest, or regular ultrasound monitoring. Researchers will measure how each option affects ovarian reserve—a key marker …
Sponsor: University of Valencia • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 10, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Hormone blocker aims to pause early puberty in children
Disease control OngoingThis trial tests a long-acting injection of leuprolide acetate in children with central precocious puberty, a condition where puberty starts too early. The goal is to suppress puberty-related hormones, slowing or stopping early development. The study includes children aged 4 to 9…
Phase 4 • Sponsor: HanAll BioPharma Co., Ltd. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 10, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could a Once-Daily steroid pill improve blood sugar control in Dual-Disease patients?
Disease control CancelledThis trial tests whether taking hydrocortisone once a day (as a dual-release pill) leads to more stable blood sugar levels compared to the standard three-times-a-day regimen in adults who have both insulin-treated diabetes and Addison's disease. Participants will try both schedul…
Sponsor: Vastra Gotaland Region • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 09, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Two-Drug combo aims to cure chronic hepatitis b
Disease control OngoingThis study tests whether giving two experimental drugs in sequence can achieve a functional cure for chronic hepatitis B. Participants are adults with chronic HBV who are already on standard antiviral therapy. They will receive either one of two doses of daplusiran/tomligisiran f…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: GlaxoSmithKline • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 09, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New cocktail aims to stall ovarian cancer
Disease control OngoingThis Phase 3 trial tests whether adding durvalumab (an immunotherapy) and olaparib (a targeted drug) to standard chemotherapy and bevacizumab can help people with newly diagnosed advanced ovarian cancer live longer without their cancer growing. About 1,400 participants are involv…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: AstraZeneca • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 09, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New pill targets bile duct cancer that resists standard treatments
Disease control OngoingThis Phase 3 trial tests an oral drug called tinengotinib against standard treatments chosen by the doctor for people with advanced bile duct cancer (cholangiocarcinoma) that has a specific genetic alteration (FGFR) and has stopped responding to chemotherapy and an FGFR inhibitor…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: TransThera Sciences (Nanjing), Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 08, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can Metal-Stripping infusions save diabetic limbs and hearts?
Disease control OngoingThis trial tests whether a chelation therapy infusion—a cocktail that removes toxic metals from the blood—can reduce the risk of heart attacks, strokes, and leg amputations in people with diabetes and critical limb ischemia (severe blockage in leg arteries). Half of the 50 partic…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: Mt. Sinai Medical Center, Miami • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 03, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Cash and healthy food incentives tested to fight diabetes in food-insecure adults
Disease control OngoingThis study tests whether giving financial incentives — including monthly cash, rewards for buying healthy food, and bonuses for lowering blood sugar — can improve diabetes control in adults who also struggle with food insecurity. Participants receive diabetes education and are ra…
Sponsor: State University of New York at Buffalo • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 03, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug combo aims to fight untreatable liver cancer
Disease control OngoingThis phase 3 trial tests a combination of two immunotherapy drugs, durvalumab and tremelimumab, as the first treatment for people with advanced liver cancer that cannot be removed by surgery. The study involves 214 Chinese patients and will measure safety, side effects, and how w…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: AstraZeneca • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 28, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New resilience program aims to help african americans take control of diabetes
Disease control OngoingThis study tests a culturally tailored education program for African Americans with type 2 diabetes. The program teaches resilience and self-management skills through group sessions led by nurses, plus support groups and booster sessions. Researchers are tracking blood sugar leve…
Sponsor: University of Texas at Austin • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:03 UTC
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New hope: drug before surgery may shrink ovarian tumors
Disease control OngoingThis study tests whether the drug olaparib, given before surgery, can shrink tumors in women with recurrent ovarian cancer that has come back after at least 6 months. About 71 participants will receive either olaparib or standard chemotherapy before surgery. Researchers will meas…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: University Health Network, Toronto • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:03 UTC
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Diabetes pill could slash heart attack risk in millions
Disease control OngoingThis study is testing whether a daily semaglutide tablet can safely reduce the risk of heart attacks, strokes, and related deaths in over 21,000 adults with type 2 diabetes who have never had a heart attack or stroke. Participants take either semaglutide or a placebo pill for sev…
Phase 4 • Sponsor: University of Oxford • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:02 UTC
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Can a 12-Week program reverse type 2 diabetes in family doctor offices?
Disease control By invitation onlyThis study tests whether a short-term program combining health coaching and medication can help people with type 2 diabetes achieve remission without surgery. It involves 118 adults diagnosed within the last 5 years, recruited from a primary care clinic in Hamilton, Ontario. The …
Sponsor: McMaster University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:02 UTC
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Pregnant women with hepatitis b: which drug is safer?
Disease control By invitation onlyThis study looks at two antiviral drugs, TAF and TDF, in pregnant women with chronic hepatitis B. It aims to see which one better controls the virus and keeps the mother's liver healthy without harming the baby. About 816 women in early or middle pregnancy will take one of the dr…
Phase 4 • Sponsor: The Third Affiliated Hospital of Guangzhou Medical University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:02 UTC
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Drug duo targets Hard-to-Treat IDH-Mutated tumors
Disease control OngoingThis phase 2 trial tests whether combining two drugs—olaparib and durvalumab—can shrink or control solid tumors that have an IDH mutation. The study includes adults with certain brain tumors (glioma) or bile duct cancer (cholangiocarcinoma) that have not responded well to prior t…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: University Health Network, Toronto • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:01 UTC
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New immunotherapy cocktail aims to outsmart biliary cancer
Disease control OngoingThis phase 2 trial is testing a combination of two immunotherapy drugs (sintilimab and ipilimumab) plus chemotherapy (albumin-bound paclitaxel and gemcitabine) as a first treatment for people with advanced bile duct or gallbladder cancer that cannot be removed by surgery. The stu…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Tianjin Medical University Cancer Institute and Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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New immunotherapy combo aims to stop liver cancer return after surgery
Disease control OngoingThis phase II trial tests whether eparlitozoviril, a drug that blocks two immune checkpoints (PD-1 and CTLA-4), can prevent liver cancer from coming back after surgery in patients with microvascular invasion (MVI), a high-risk feature. About 60 participants will receive the drug …
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Tianjin Medical University Cancer Institute and Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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New drug cocktail aims to tame type 1 diabetes
Disease control OngoingThis study is testing whether a combination of two drugs, sotagliflozin and volagidemab, can improve blood sugar control in adults with type 1 diabetes. The 24 participants will receive both drugs or a placebo in a crossover design. The goal is to see if this approach can help ma…
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: University of California, San Diego • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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New cocktail of Liver-Directed chemo and immunotherapy targets deadly bile duct cancer
Disease control OngoingThis phase 2 trial tests a combination of liver-directed chemotherapy (irinotecan liposome plus 5-FU/LV) with targeted therapy (lenvatinib) and immunotherapy (PD-1 inhibitors) as a first treatment for advanced intrahepatic cholangiocarcinoma, a rare and aggressive bile duct cance…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Tianjin Medical University Cancer Institute and Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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Could a stomach drug help fight pancreatic cancer?
Disease control OngoingThis trial investigates whether adding proglumide, a drug that blocks cholecystokinin receptors, to standard chemotherapy can improve treatment for metastatic pancreatic cancer. About 30 adults with advanced pancreatic cancer will receive either proglumide or a placebo alongside …
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Georgetown University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:07 UTC
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Surgery vs. diet: which tames diabetes better?
Disease control OngoingThis study compares two types of weight-loss surgery (gastric bypass and gastric banding) with an intensive diet and exercise program for controlling type 2 diabetes in moderately obese adults aged 25 to 55. The goal is to see which approach works best for improving diabetes and …
Sponsor: University of Pittsburgh • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:07 UTC
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Withdrawn study planned to test diabetes drugs before surgery
Disease control CancelledThis study was designed to see if taking metformin or salsalate on the morning of surgery could help control blood sugar and reduce complications in people with type 2 diabetes. It planned to enroll patients having elective surgery who regularly take metformin. However, the trial…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: McMaster University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:07 UTC
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Can smartphone apps and continuous glucose monitors help tame type 2 diabetes?
Disease control By invitation onlyThis study looks at whether using a continuous glucose monitor (CGM) along with a mobile app can help people with type 2 diabetes control their blood sugar better than standard care. Sixty adults will be randomly assigned to either the digital tool group or usual care, and their …
Sponsor: Chang Gung Memorial Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:06 UTC
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Time-Restricted eating: a new weapon against diabetes?
Disease control OngoingThis study tests whether time-restricted eating (eating all meals within an 8-10 hour window each day) can help people with type 2 diabetes better control their blood sugar and improve heart health. About 60 adults with type 2 diabetes will either follow their usual care or add t…
Sponsor: University of California, San Diego • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:06 UTC
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Which catheter delivers better chemo to liver tumors? small trial aims to find out
Disease control OngoingThis trial compares two FDA-approved catheters used during TACE, a procedure that delivers chemotherapy directly to liver tumors. Twelve participants with liver cancer or neuroendocrine tumors will receive two TACE procedures, each using a different catheter. The goal is to see w…
Sponsor: Abramson Cancer Center at Penn Medicine • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:06 UTC
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AI coach on your phone aims to tame pregnancy diabetes
Disease control PausedThis study tests whether an AI-based counseling program on a smartphone can help women with gestational diabetes manage their condition. 80 pregnant women will either get standard nutrition advice or AI-powered guidance. The goal is to see if the AI approach leads to healthier bi…
Sponsor: Montefiore Medical Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:05 UTC
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Gene therapy offers hope for sickle cell patients by boosting healthy hemoglobin
Disease control Expanded access (paused)This study offers expanded access to a gene therapy for people with severe sickle cell disease. The treatment uses a modified virus to deliver genetic material that increases fetal hemoglobin, a healthy type that prevents sickling. Patients receive their own blood stem cells back…
Sponsor: David Williams • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:05 UTC
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New radioactive beads aim to outperform standard liver cancer therapy
Disease control OngoingThis Phase 3 trial compares a new treatment called NRT6003 (tiny radioactive beads) against the standard chemoembolization (cTACE) for people with liver cancer that cannot be removed by surgery. About 108 participants will receive either the new beads or the standard procedure. T…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: Chengdu New Radiomedicine Technology Co. LTD. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:05 UTC
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Promising combo for Hard-to-Treat ovarian cancer never got off the ground
Disease control CancelledThis study was designed to test whether a new drug called M4344, combined with the PARP inhibitor niraparib, could be safe and effective for women with recurrent ovarian cancer that had stopped responding to PARP inhibitors. The plan was to enroll women with advanced ovarian, pri…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: University of Alabama at Birmingham • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:03 UTC
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Can a formula diet reverse fatty liver damage?
Disease control OngoingThis study tests whether a special formula diet can help people with non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NASH) lose weight and improve liver health. About 20 overweight adults will follow the diet to see if it reduces liver fat and scarring. The goal is to find a safe, effective w…
Sponsor: West German Center of Diabetes and Health • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:03 UTC
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Fertility drug showdown: which combo helps women get pregnant faster?
Disease control OngoingThis study compares two common fertility treatments—letrozole alone versus clomiphene citrate plus tamoxifen—in 240 women with infertility due to ovulation problems. The goal is to see which approach leads to more ovulations and pregnancies. Participants will be monitored with ul…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: Sana'a University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:00 UTC
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Community health workers take on high blood pressure and diabetes in the andes
Disease control OngoingThis study tests whether monthly home visits from trained health agents can help people in poor, high-altitude communities in Peru better control their high blood pressure and diabetes. Over 1,000 participants will either receive these visits for a year or get usual care. The goa…
Sponsor: Universidad Peruana Cayetano Heredia • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:00 UTC
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Smart glucose monitor plus online dietitian could transform diabetes care
Disease control OngoingThis study tests whether using a continuous glucose monitor (CGM) along with remote dietitian support helps people with type 2 diabetes better control their blood sugar. About 160 adults across Australia will use a CGM and receive online dietary advice for several months. The goa…
Sponsor: Australian Catholic University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:38 UTC
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New blood filter shows promise for liver failure patients
Disease control OngoingThis study tests a blood-filtering treatment called DPMAS for people with severe liver failure. The goal is to see if it can lower the risk of death or worsening disease within weeks. About 1300 adults with chronic liver disease and high bilirubin levels are taking part. Research…
Sponsor: Nanfang Hospital, Southern Medical University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:38 UTC
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New drug combo aims to tame Cushing's disease with fewer side effects
Disease control By invitation onlyThis study tests whether adding cabergoline to osilodrostat works better than osilodrostat alone for controlling Cushing's disease. About 50 adults with active Cushing's disease will receive either the combination or the single drug. The goal is to see if the combo can lower cort…
Phase 4 • Sponsor: University of Basrah • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:37 UTC
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New drug aims to shrink GI cancers before surgery
Disease control OngoingThis phase 2 trial tests whether giving the immune checkpoint inhibitor IMC-001 before surgery can shrink tumors in people with resectable gastric, esophageal, or liver cancer. About 48 participants will receive two cycles of the drug, then undergo surgery. The main goal is to se…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Asan Medical Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:36 UTC
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Heated chemo during surgery may extend life in ovarian cancer relapse
Disease control OngoingThis study tests whether adding heated chemotherapy directly into the abdomen during surgery can help people with relapsed ovarian cancer live longer. About 415 adults whose cancer returned in the abdomen after initial treatment will take part. The approach aims to control the di…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: UNICANCER • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:35 UTC
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Could MRI make CT scans obsolete for thymoma patients?
Diagnosis OngoingThis study compares MRI scans to standard CT scans for staging thymoma, a rare chest tumor. Researchers want to see if MRI can detect tumor spread just as well or better, without using radiation. Forty adults with newly diagnosed or recurrent thymoma will undergo both scans befor…
Sponsor: M.D. Anderson Cancer Center • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Sep 20, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Brain scans may predict who is most at risk for dangerous low blood sugar
Diagnosis PausedResearchers are testing whether a brain imaging measurement can predict how strongly the body reacts to low blood sugar. The study enrolls healthy adults aged 18 to 40 with a body mass index between 20 and 30. Participants undergo two procedures: a brain scan to measure glial ace…
Sponsor: Pennington Biomedical Research Center • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Sep 19, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Blood thinner flush could boost tumor biopsy success
Diagnosis CancelledResearchers test whether flushing the biopsy needle with heparin, a blood thinner, helps collect more and better tissue from solid abdominal tumors during endoscopic ultrasound-guided fine needle biopsy. They also test whether using a microsieve to prepare the tissue improves the…
Sponsor: H. Lee Moffitt Cancer Center and Research Institute • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Sep 19, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Light-Based probe aims to spot thyroid cancer faster
Diagnosis CancelledResearchers are testing a technique called Raman spectroscopy to see if it can accurately identify thyroid cancer in tissue samples. The study involves patients who are already having a routine thyroid biopsy for suspected cancer. After the biopsy, the removed tissue is examined …
Sponsor: Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Sep 19, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Tiny DNA fragments in blood could reveal how aggressive a pancreatic tumor will be
Diagnosis OngoingPancreatic neuroendocrine tumors behave unpredictably: some stay slow for years while others spread quickly, and doctors lack reliable tests to tell them apart before surgery. This study examines cell-free DNA, tiny genetic fragments shed by tumors into the bloodstream, from abou…
Sponsor: Massimo Falconi • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Sep 18, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Fingernail clipping could spot diabetes risk
Diagnosis OngoingThis study tests a new way to screen for type 2 diabetes by measuring sugar levels in fingernails. Researchers will compare results from 100 adults (half with known diabetes, half without) to standard blood tests. The goal is to see if this simple, non-invasive method can accurat…
Sponsor: Glyconics Ltd • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Sep 17, 2026 00:00 UTC
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AI reads CT scans to spot liver cancer before It's too late
Diagnosis OngoingThis study tests an AI tool called LEAF that helps doctors analyze CT scans of the abdomen to find liver cancer early. Researchers will use scans from 10,000 patients with confirmed liver tumors to train the AI to better detect cancer. The goal is to improve early screening and g…
Sponsor: Zhejiang University • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Sep 17, 2026 00:00 UTC
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AI-Powered Low-Dose CT could spare cancer patients unnecessary radiation
Diagnosis OngoingThis study tests whether a low-radiation CT scan, enhanced with artificial intelligence software, can detect liver tumors as accurately as a standard CT scan. About 146 adults with colorectal cancer and known liver metastases will receive both scans. The goal is to see if the low…
Sponsor: M.D. Anderson Cancer Center • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Sep 16, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New radioactive tracer could spot hidden tumors
Diagnosis OngoingThis early-stage trial tests a radioactive imaging agent called RAD301 in 9 people: healthy volunteers and patients with pancreatic, lung, esophageal, cervical, endometrial, or ovarian cancer. The goal is to see how safe it is and how it travels through the body. If it works, it …
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Radiopharm Theranostics, Ltd • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Sep 16, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New microRNA test could spare thousands from unnecessary thyroid surgery
Diagnosis OngoingThis study is testing a new way to analyze thyroid nodules that look suspicious but not clearly cancerous. Researchers are checking if a set of microRNA molecules can better predict which nodules are actually cancer. The goal is to help patients avoid unnecessary surgery. The stu…
Sponsor: Institut du Cancer de Montpellier - Val d'Aurelle • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Sep 16, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New blood panel aims to catch liver cancer before it spreads
Diagnosis OngoingResearchers are testing a blood test panel called Glycotest HCC to see if it detects early-stage liver cancer better than the standard alpha-fetoprotein (AFP) test. The study includes 766 people with cirrhosis, some of whom have early liver cancer and some who do not. Participant…
Sponsor: Glycotest, Inc. • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Sep 13, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a radioactive antibody light up hidden tumors on PET scans?
Diagnosis OngoingResearchers are testing an experimental imaging agent called MNPR-101-DFO*-89Zr in people with several types of solid tumors, including bladder, breast, lung, and pancreatic cancers. The agent combines an antibody with a radioactive label, which may help PET scans reveal where tu…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Monopar Therapeutics • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Sep 05, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New imaging tracer could reveal if chemo reaches pancreatic cancer
Diagnosis OngoingThis early-phase trial at Memorial Sloan Kettering is testing whether a special PET scan using an experimental tracer called 18F-FAC can show how much of the standard chemotherapy drug gemcitabine is taken up by pancreatic tumors. About 30 people with pancreatic ductal adenocarci…
Early phase 1 • Sponsor: Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Sep 05, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New test could spot hidden diabetes in pancreatic disease patients
Diagnosis OngoingThis study is testing a mixed meal test to better diagnose a specific type of diabetes (type 3c) that occurs in people with pancreatic cancer or chronic pancreatitis. Researchers will enroll 775 adults aged 30 to 84 who have new-onset diabetes and one of these pancreatic conditio…
Sponsor: M.D. Anderson Cancer Center • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Sep 05, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New PET tracer could spot ovarian cancer more clearly
Diagnosis OngoingThis early-phase study is testing a new radioactive tracer called [18F]FTT to see how it moves through the body and how well it lights up ovarian, fallopian tube, or peritoneal cancer on PET scans. Up to 40 women with known or suspected cancer will join two imaging groups. The go…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Abramson Cancer Center at Penn Medicine • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Sep 04, 2026 00:00 UTC
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AI and blood biomarkers could catch hidden liver damage
Diagnosis OngoingThis study tests whether combining artificial intelligence with blood biomarkers can improve the detection of compensated advanced chronic liver disease (cACLD) in people with fatty liver disease. Researchers will enroll 408 adults with dysmetabolic liver disease and compare stan…
Sponsor: Fondazione Policlinico Universitario Agostino Gemelli IRCCS • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Sep 04, 2026 00:00 UTC
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A high-tech camera may take the guesswork out of spotting a dangerous surgery complication
Diagnosis OngoingThis study tests whether two imaging tools—laser speckle contrast imaging (LSCI) and digital thermography—can objectively grade mesenteric traction syndrome (MTS), a frequent complication during abdominal surgery that causes low blood pressure, rapid heart rate, and facial flushi…
Sponsor: Rigshospitalet, Denmark • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Aug 15, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Blood test aims to outshine ultrasound for liver cancer detection
Diagnosis OngoingThis trial is testing a blood test that looks for DNA markers of liver cancer in people with liver cirrhosis, who are at high risk for developing the disease. The test is compared to standard ultrasound to see which method is better at detecting liver cancer. If the blood test pr…
Sponsor: Helio Genomics • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jul 12, 2026 00:00 UTC
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AI could spot liver cancer types and predict survival without needle biopsy
Diagnosis OngoingThis study is developing an artificial intelligence system that combines CT/MRI scans, lab results, and radiology reports to help diagnose liver cancer and predict how patients will fare after surgery. The AI aims to distinguish benign from malignant liver lesions and differentia…
Sponsor: Guangxi Medical University • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jul 03, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Simple blood test could spot hidden liver damage before It's too late
Diagnosis OngoingThis study is testing a two-step screening process to find liver scarring (fibrosis) in people aged 40 and older who have risk factors like heavy drinking, diabetes, or metabolic syndrome but no known liver disease. First, participants get a blood test to calculate a FIB-4 score;…
Sponsor: University Hospital, Montpellier • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:01 UTC
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AI could help ultrasound spot ovarian cancer earlier
Diagnosis OngoingThis study is testing whether artificial intelligence can help ultrasound scans better detect ovarian cancer in postmenopausal women. About 100 women with certain types of ovarian cysts will have their ultrasound images analyzed by AI. The goal is to see if the AI can match or be…
Sponsor: IRCCS Azienda Ospedaliero-Universitaria di Bologna • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:01 UTC
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Ovarian cancer recurrence detection study pulled before starting
Diagnosis CancelledThis study was designed to see if a blood test called the ROMA score could find ovarian cancer coming back sooner than the usual CA125 test. The goal was to catch recurrences early, which might allow less invasive surgery and improve quality of life. However, the study was withdr…
Sponsor: University Hospital, Tours • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:07 UTC
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Can cooking classes cut heart risk? new study tests community approach
Prevention OngoingThis study explores whether a community-based cooking program can help African-American adults at risk for heart disease cook and eat healthier. About 43 participants from Washington, D.C. will take surveys, attend cooking classes led by a chef, and track their eating habits. The…
Sponsor: National Institutes of Health Clinical Center (CC) • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Sep 18, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Aspirin shows promise in blocking ovarian cancer for High-Risk women
Prevention OngoingThis study tests whether taking aspirin can prevent ovarian cancer in women with BRCA1 or BRCA2 gene mutations, who are at high risk. About 117 participants will take either aspirin or a placebo daily for up to 2 years before their scheduled risk-reducing surgery. Researchers wil…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Canadian Cancer Trials Group • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Sep 18, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can diet and exercise programs cut cancer risk? new study tests lifestyle changes
Prevention OngoingThis study tests different programs to help people at high risk for cancer (such as those with BRCA or Lynch syndrome) or cancer survivors increase their physical activity and eat healthier. The goal is to see which programs work best to reduce cancer risk. About 337 participants…
Sponsor: M.D. Anderson Cancer Center • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Sep 18, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Chatbot coach takes aim at diabetes risk after pregnancy
Prevention OngoingWomen who develop gestational diabetes are far more likely than other women to develop type 2 diabetes within a few years after giving birth. This trial tests whether a smartphone app that delivers personalized coaching on diet, exercise, sleep, and mental well-being can help pre…
Sponsor: Institute for Human Development and Potential (IHDP), Singapore • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Sep 17, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a vaccine stop GI cancers from returning?
Prevention PausedResearchers are testing an experimental vaccine called Ad5.F35-hGCC-PADRE in adults who have had surgery and standard treatment for gastrointestinal cancers, including pancreatic, colorectal, esophageal, gastric, and small bowel adenocarcinomas. The trial aims to find a safe dose…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Thomas Jefferson University • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Sep 16, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can free weekly produce and cooking classes change health habits?
Prevention OngoingResearchers at Cornell University are testing whether a produce prescription program helps adults who have diet-related conditions and trouble affording food. Participants receive weekly boxes of fresh local produce for 8 to 24 weeks and attend eight nutrition education classes. …
Sponsor: Cornell University • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Sep 13, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Hope for pancreatic cancer prevention: old drug, new trial
Prevention OngoingThis study tests whether the anti-inflammatory drug sulindac can prevent high-risk pancreatic cysts (IPMNs) from progressing to pancreatic cancer. About 100 adults with these cysts will receive either sulindac or a placebo for up to 3 years, alongside standard monitoring. The goa…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Duke University • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Sep 10, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can we catch type 1 diabetes before it strikes?
Prevention By invitation onlyThis study tests whether screening children with a high genetic risk for type 1 diabetes, along with regular follow-up and family education, leads to an earlier diagnosis of the disease. Researchers will track 600 children to see if this approach prevents severe symptoms and diab…
Sponsor: Lund University • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Sep 05, 2026 00:00 UTC
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500,000-person study aims to close diabetes screening gaps with tailored outreach
Prevention By invitation onlyThis study tests whether sending personalized screening invitations based on a person's race, ethnicity, and diabetes risk, plus offering phone navigation for those who don't respond, leads to more people getting tested for diabetes compared to generic invitations or usual care. …
Sponsor: University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Sep 04, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Wearable glucose monitor may supercharge lifestyle change in prediabetes
Prevention OngoingThis trial tests whether adding a real-time continuous glucose monitor (CGM) to a YMCA healthy lifestyle program helps adults with prediabetes improve their glucose levels, diet, and physical activity. Participants attend health coaching sessions and YMCA classes, with some weari…
Sponsor: Young Men's Christian Association of the Blue Water Area • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Aug 20, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Wearable tech could stop Post-Pregnancy diabetes in its tracks
Prevention OngoingThis trial tests whether giving women who had gestational diabetes a continuous glucose monitor and a FitBit can help them adopt healthier habits and prevent type 2 diabetes. Participants will wear the sensor for up to 14 days and use the tracker to monitor their activity. The st…
Sponsor: KK Women's and Children's Hospital • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Aug 08, 2026 00:03 UTC
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Hoops for health: could basketball boost diabetes prevention?
Prevention OngoingThis trial tests whether adding recreational basketball to the standard National Diabetes Prevention Program (NDPP) helps adults aged 18-44 with prediabetes lose more weight, lower blood sugar, and become more active. Participants are randomly assigned to either the standard prog…
Sponsor: Kaiser Permanente • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Aug 08, 2026 00:03 UTC
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Wearable insoles warn of foot pressure to stop diabetic ulcers
Prevention OngoingThis trial tests a wearable insole system that monitors foot pressure, temperature, and movement, giving real-time alerts to help users shift weight and avoid injury. The study includes people with type 1 or 2 diabetes who have nerve damage and a recent history of healed foot ulc…
Sponsor: Johns Hopkins University • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Jul 16, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Phone therapy shows promise for depression in ovarian cancer patients
Symptom relief OngoingThis study looks at whether weekly phone counseling can help identify and treat depression in women with ovarian, peritoneal, or fallopian tube cancer. About 409 participants will either receive phone counseling or standard care with resource lists. The goal is to see which appro…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: M.D. Anderson Cancer Center • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Sep 20, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Mindfulness program aims to ease lung cancer breathlessness
Symptom relief OngoingThis study tests a 6-week mindfulness-based program for lung cancer patients struggling with breathlessness, cough, and fatigue. The program combines mindful breathing, relaxation, cough control, acupressure, and light exercise. Researchers will check if it's practical and liked …
Sponsor: The Hong Kong Polytechnic University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Sep 19, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New study tracks how well thyroid ablation eases symptoms
Symptom relief By invitation onlyThis Mayo Clinic study tracks 300 patients undergoing radiofrequency ablation for symptomatic thyroid nodules. Researchers use a simple questionnaire to measure changes in symptoms like discomfort or swallowing issues before and after the procedure. The goal is to better understa…
Sponsor: Mayo Clinic • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Sep 19, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a website help liver cancer patients care for themselves during chemoembolization?
Symptom relief OngoingResearchers are testing whether an enhanced web-based health education program helps people with hepatocellular carcinoma (liver cancer) improve their self-care and quality of life while undergoing transarterial chemoembolization (TACE). The trial enrolls 252 adults scheduled for…
Sponsor: University Medical Center Ho Chi Minh City (UMC) • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Sep 19, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can red light therapy boost your hormones?
Symptom relief CancelledResearchers are testing whether an 8-week course of Joovv infrared light therapy can change hormone levels in healthy adults. The study measures testosterone in men and estrogen, progesterone, and thyroid-stimulating hormone in women, along with general wellness. Participants use…
Sponsor: ProofPilot • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Sep 19, 2026 00:00 UTC
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One-Day liver cancer treatment shows promise in early trial
Symptom relief OngoingThis early-phase study tests whether a liver cancer treatment called Y90 radioembolization can be safely done in a single session instead of the usual two-day process. The treatment uses tiny radioactive beads injected into the liver's blood supply to block tumor growth. Research…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: M.D. Anderson Cancer Center • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Sep 18, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can cold exposure melt away liver fat?
Symptom relief OngoingResearchers test whether repeated cold exposure using a water-perfused cooling suit can reduce liver fat and improve liver health in adults with metabolic dysfunction-associated steatohepatitis (MASH). Eleven participants wear the suit for about two hours daily over three months.…
Sponsor: Renmin Hospital of Wuhan University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Sep 18, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New program aims to reduce shame from chronic illness
Symptom relief OngoingThis study tests a group counseling program called Healing HEARTS to help people with conditions like obesity, skin disease, cancer, HIV, diabetes, or chronic pain deal with internalized stigma. Participants will either join the counseling program or a peer support group. The goa…
Sponsor: University of Florida • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Sep 18, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug hopes to boost Radiation's punch against tough gut cancers
Symptom relief OngoingThis early-phase study tests an oral drug called ropidoxuridine (IPdR) in people with advanced gastrointestinal cancers that cannot be cured. The goal is to find the safest dose and see if it can make radiation therapy more effective at shrinking tumors. Nineteen participants wit…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Sep 17, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New app aims to turn wearable data into diabetes Self-Care success
Symptom relief OngoingThis pilot study tests MPowerHub, a smartphone app that helps adults with type 2 diabetes make sense of data from continuous glucose monitors and activity trackers. The app shows combined trends and prompts daily questions about diet, sleep, stress, and medication. Researchers wa…
Sponsor: Ann-Marie Rosland • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Sep 17, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can an epidural pump beat IV painkillers after liver surgery?
Symptom relief OngoingThis trial compares two ways to control pain after open liver surgery: an epidural pump that delivers pain medicine near the spine, versus a standard IV pump. About 230 adults having elective open liver resection will be randomly assigned to one method. The goal is to see which a…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Sep 17, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Pre-surgery fitness program tested in elderly cancer patients
Symptom relief OngoingThis study tests a program of exercise, protein drinks, and mind-body activities like yoga for people aged 65 and older with advanced ovarian or pancreatic cancer. The goal is to see if patients can stick with the program while on chemotherapy before surgery. The study is small, …
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: Case Comprehensive Cancer Center • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Sep 17, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can treating the mind help control diabetes? new study tests integrated care
Symptom relief OngoingThis study tests whether adding mental health care to standard diabetes treatment improves mood and blood sugar control in adults with type 1 diabetes. Eighty participants will be randomly assigned to usual care or a collaborative care model that includes a behavioral health cons…
Sponsor: Emory University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Sep 13, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New stent study aims to ease jaundice in cancer patients
Symptom relief PausedThis study looks at whether a special stent (Hot AXIOS) can improve quality of life for people with bile duct blockages caused by cancer, when standard drainage fails. About 162 adults will receive the stent during an endoscopic procedure. The main goal is to see if jaundice symp…
Sponsor: Boston Scientific Corporation • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Sep 11, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Pumping iron for blood sugar: does effort matter?
Symptom relief OngoingThis study compares high-effort versus low-effort resistance exercise sessions to see which better controls blood sugar in people with prediabetes or type 2 diabetes. Fifteen participants will complete both types of sessions plus a no-exercise control day, with blood sugar monito…
Sponsor: University of New Mexico • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Sep 06, 2026 00:00 UTC
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AR goggles help doctors hit the mark in liver biopsies
Symptom relief By invitation onlyThis study tests a new augmented reality system called LUMENA that helps doctors guide needles during MRI scans of the liver. Twenty adults having a liver biopsy or tumor ablation will try the device. The goal is to see if it is safe and works well enough to use in most procedure…
Sponsor: Mayo Clinic • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Sep 06, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could a simple electrical patch ease pain and depression in liver disease?
Symptom relief OngoingThis study is testing whether a device that delivers mild electrical stimulation through the skin (called TEA) can help with chronic pain and depression in people with cirrhosis. Thirty participants will use the device at home twice daily for 8 weeks, or a sham version. The main …
Sponsor: University of Michigan • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Sep 03, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a text message program help you manage diabetes? new study aims to find out
Symptom relief OngoingThis pilot study tests a mobile phone program called STRIDE for adults with type 2 diabetes and a close friend or family member. The program includes monthly coaching calls and text message support to help with medication and goals. The study will enroll 180 people to see if the …
Sponsor: Vanderbilt University Medical Center • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Sep 02, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can digital skills training empower a diabetes community?
Symptom relief OngoingThis pilot study tests a training program designed to improve eHealth literacy—the ability to find and use health information online—among Bangladeshi adults with type 2 diabetes in Ancona, Italy. The program, co-designed with patients and community members, includes four modules…
Sponsor: Marche Region Regional Health Agency • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Aug 27, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can an arthritis drug quiet the pain of chronic pancreatitis?
Symptom relief OngoingThis trial tests whether tocilizumab, an anti-inflammatory drug used for arthritis, can reduce pain and improve quality of life in people with chronic pancreatitis. Participants receive either tocilizumab or a placebo every four weeks for 24 weeks. The study measures changes in p…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Soren Schou Olesen • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Aug 16, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Press play on better health: could recording doctor visits boost Self-Care in seniors?
Symptom relief OngoingThis trial tests whether giving older adults with diabetes and other chronic conditions audio recordings of their clinic visits helps them take a more active role in their own care. Participants either receive these recordings for a year or standard after-visit summaries. The stu…
Sponsor: Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Aug 09, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could a personal coach at home boost energy for cancer patients?
Symptom relief OngoingThis study tests whether a supervised, home-based exercise program can help people with metastatic cancer who are starting oral targeted therapy. Participants are randomly assigned to either a weekly 60-minute session with a trained coach or to a booklet with exercise recommendat…
Sponsor: UNICANCER • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Aug 05, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Laser light may soothe diabetic nerve pain
Symptom relief OngoingThis study tests a non-invasive light therapy called photobiomodulation (low-level laser) for people with diabetic peripheral neuropathy—nerve damage causing pain, tingling, and numbness in the feet. 36 adults with type 2 diabetes and foot pain for at least 6 months will receive …
Sponsor: University of Faisalabad • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:03 UTC
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Prebiotic drink may tame After-Meal blood sugar spikes
Symptom relief OngoingThis study tests whether a prebiotic supplement called galacto-oligosaccharide (GOS) can lower blood sugar spikes after eating. Fifty healthy adults will drink either a GOS supplement or a glucose control beverage, and their blood sugar and insulin levels will be measured over se…
Sponsor: University of Aberdeen • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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Can a smartphone app lift the emotional burden of type 2 diabetes?
Symptom relief OngoingThis study tests a self-guided digital program called covivio to help adults with type 2 diabetes manage emotional distress tied to their condition. About 250 participants will either use the app alongside their usual care or continue with usual care alone. The goal is to see if …
Sponsor: Gaia AG • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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Gut bacteria may hold clues to why some cancer treatments work better
Knowledge-focused PausedResearchers are building a large bank of blood and stool samples from people with advanced lung, breast, colorectal, and pancreatic cancers, plus healthy volunteers. The goal is to learn whether the mix of bacteria in a person's gut can predict how well cancer treatment works and…
Sponsor: Persephone Biosciences • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 20, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Austrian study maps how lung, heart, and metabolic health interact
Knowledge-focused OngoingThe Austrian LEAD study follows a large group of people to understand how lung, heart, and metabolic health change over time. Researchers measure lung function with spirometry and track body composition and metabolic markers. By observing this group, they aim to learn how these c…
Sponsor: Ludwig Boltzmann Institute for Lung Health • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 19, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New scale aims to help diabetes patients manage low blood sugar
Knowledge-focused By invitation onlyThis study checks if a Turkish version of a questionnaire about managing low blood sugar (hypoglycemia) is accurate and reliable. Researchers will ask 200 adults with type 2 diabetes who have had low blood sugar to fill out the questionnaire. The goal is to make sure the scale wo…
Sponsor: Bilecik Seyh Edebali Universitesi • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 19, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Healthy volunteers test new pill for obesity and diabetes – but only to see how food changes its effects
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis early-stage study looks at how taking a new tablet called CX11 with or without food changes the amount of drug in the blood. It involves 32 healthy adults and does not aim to treat any disease. The results will help researchers decide how to give the drug in future studies f…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Vincentage Pharma Co., Ltd • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 18, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Smartwatch study aims to track cancer fatigue
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis pilot study is testing whether wearable activity trackers, like fitness watches, can help monitor fatigue in people with pancreatic or breast cancer who are undergoing treatment. Researchers want to see if patients will use the device daily and find it easy to use. The study…
Sponsor: Wake Forest University Health Sciences • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 18, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Nerve pain in diabetes: new study to measure its real impact on daily life
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study is looking at how nerve pain (neuropathic pain) affects the ability to care for oneself and overall quality of life in people with type 2 diabetes. Researchers will measure pain levels and quality of life in 128 adults with type 2 diabetes. The goal is to better unders…
Sponsor: Bilecik Seyh Edebali Universitesi • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 18, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Scientists hunt for diabetes genes in large study
Knowledge-focused PausedThis study looks at the genetic and molecular factors behind type 2 diabetes, obesity, and related complications like kidney disease. Researchers will collect health information, blood and urine samples, and perform tests like eye exams and ultrasounds from over 2,300 adults, foc…
Sponsor: National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 18, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New catheter aims to sharpen liver cancer radiation targeting
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study tests whether a special catheter (TriNav) helps deliver radiation more accurately to liver tumors. About 19 adults with liver cancer that cannot be removed by surgery will receive a test dose followed by the actual treatment. The goal is to see if the two doses match b…
Sponsor: M.D. Anderson Cancer Center • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 18, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Massive cancer screening trial aims to cut deaths
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study is testing whether regular screening for prostate, lung, colorectal, and ovarian cancers can reduce deaths from these diseases. About 154,900 men and women aged 55-74 were randomly assigned to either get screened or receive usual care. Researchers are tracking cancer c…
Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 18, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New program aims to boost genetic testing in cancer families
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study looks at whether a website and a genetic family navigator can help more relatives of people with hereditary cancer get genetic testing. About 205 participants will use the online hub and work with a navigator to learn about their cancer risk. The goal is to see if this…
Sponsor: M.D. Anderson Cancer Center • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 18, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can doctors safely watch small thyroid cancers instead of removing them?
Knowledge-focused OngoingResearchers at the University of Aarhus are studying whether people with a single thyroid cancer smaller than 2 cm can safely delay surgery and instead have the tumor monitored with ultrasound for five years. The study enrolls 90 adults aged 30 and older whose biopsy shows cancer…
Sponsor: University of Aarhus • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 18, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Massive baltimore study tracks how race and wealth shape aging
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis long-term study follows over 3,700 adults in Baltimore to understand why some people age healthier than others. Researchers are looking at how race, income, and neighborhood affect risks for diseases like diabetes, heart disease, and memory loss. Participants visit mobile he…
Sponsor: National Institute on Aging (NIA) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 18, 2026 00:00 UTC
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No-Needle glucose monitor could spot pregnancy risks early
Knowledge-focused CancelledThis pilot study is testing a device called LabClasp that measures blood sugar without needles. Researchers want to see if regular, non-invasive glucose checks can help predict gestational diabetes and preeclampsia in pregnant women. The study plans to enroll 100 women with at le…
Sponsor: Mayo Clinic • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 17, 2026 00:00 UTC
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500-Person study aims to crack the code of personalized weight loss
Knowledge-focused By invitation onlyThis study follows 500 obese adults to see how different factors like diet, exercise, stress, and sleep affect weight loss. Researchers collect blood tests, measurements, and questionnaires at the start and during follow-up. The goal is to find patterns that could lead to more pe…
Sponsor: National Taiwan University Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 17, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Spanish databases used to map a rare liver disease
Knowledge-focused OngoingPrimary biliary cholangitis is a rare liver disease that slowly damages the bile ducts and can lead to cirrhosis or a liver transplant. Researchers are studying anonymised health records from about 3,000 adults in four Spanish databases to estimate how many people have the diseas…
Sponsor: Fundacio Privada Mon Clinic Barcelona • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 17, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can wearable sensors and walking tests reliably track nerve damage?
Knowledge-focused OngoingResearchers are checking whether tests of muscle strength, walking, balance, and fine motor skills give consistent results in people with polyneuropathy. About 520 adults with various forms of nerve damage, plus healthy volunteers, take part. Participants complete physical tests,…
Sponsor: Rigshospitalet, Denmark • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 17, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New study hopes to outsmart pancreatic cancer by gathering clues
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study collects health information and test results from 317 people at high risk for pancreatic cancer, including those with cysts, genetic syndromes, or other risk factors. Researchers aim to build a database to find better ways to detect the disease early or prevent it. No …
Sponsor: H. Lee Moffitt Cancer Center and Research Institute • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 17, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Researchers track rare thyroid cancer to uncover its secrets
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study follows children and adults with medullary thyroid cancer (MTC), often linked to a genetic condition called MEN2. Researchers will track how the cancer grows and affects health over time using regular check-ups, blood tests, and imaging. No treatment is given, but part…
Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 16, 2026 00:00 UTC
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VA tests new ways to get women veterans into virtual health programs
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study looks at how to help VA medical centers offer virtual programs that prevent heart disease, diabetes, and depression in women Veterans. Researchers are testing two different support strategies at 20 VA sites to see which works better. The study does not involve patients…
Sponsor: VA Office of Research and Development • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 16, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Chilly vests reveal hidden fat secrets that could fight obesity
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study investigates why brown fat, which burns calories to generate heat, stops working when it's warm. Researchers will use cold vests on 8 healthy and obese adults to see how genes and proteins change. The goal is to find new targets for treating obesity and related metabol…
Sponsor: Rockefeller University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 16, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can coaching turn rural clinics into One-Stop shops for addiction and infectious disease care?
Knowledge-focused OngoingResearchers are testing a coaching program to help primary care clinics in rural West Virginia screen and treat opioid use disorder, HIV, and hepatitis C. The program includes group priority-setting, rapid-cycle improvement coaching, and provider training. Twenty clinics will tak…
Sponsor: Yale University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 16, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New web tool aims to help cancer patients make sense of their genes
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study tests a web-based education tool called HOPE-Genomics that teaches cancer patients about their genetic test results. About 465 adults with breast, colorectal, lung, ovarian, pancreatic, or prostate cancer are taking part. The goal is to see if the tool helps patients r…
Sponsor: City of Hope Medical Center • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 13, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a handoff plan help teens with chronic illness take charge of their care?
Knowledge-focused OngoingResearchers are testing a transition program for 17-year-olds with type 1 diabetes, asthma, or obesity who are preparing to move from pediatric to adult healthcare. The program includes a consultation with the teen and family, a solo visit where the teen completes a readiness che…
Sponsor: Universiteit Antwerpen • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 13, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Why do african americans face higher diabetes risk? new genetics study seeks answers
Knowledge-focused By invitation onlyThis study aims to understand how genes affect obesity, diabetes, and heart disease in people of African ancestry. Researchers will collect blood samples and health information from 1,100 adults, including African Americans, Afro-Caribbeans, and migrants from sub-Saharan Africa. …
Sponsor: National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 12, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Drain or no drain? new study aims to improve Kids' neck surgery recovery
Knowledge-focused By invitation onlyThis study looks at children having surgery to remove a common neck lump called a thyroglossal duct cyst. Some kids will have a small drain placed during surgery, and some will not. The goal is to see if using a drain reduces problems like infection, fluid buildup, or the need fo…
Sponsor: University of Rochester • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 11, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Web tool aims to empower rare cancer patients in genomic choices
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study tests an expanded web-based decision aid for people with cholangiocarcinoma, colorectal cancer, or multiple myeloma. Participants use the tool to choose which genomic results—such as cancer biomarkers or inherited risks—they want to receive. The goal is to see if the t…
Sponsor: Washington University School of Medicine • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 11, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Massive family study hunts for kidney disease genes in diabetes
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis large study is looking at the genes of over 9,000 people with diabetes and kidney disease, along with their family members. The goal is to find which genes make some people more likely to get diabetic kidney disease. By understanding the genetic roots, researchers hope to de…
Sponsor: National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 10, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Does a Mother's weight change the chemistry of her breast milk?
Knowledge-focused OngoingResearchers are studying whether a mother's weight and blood sugar during pregnancy affect the makeup of her breast milk, and whether those differences influence how her baby grows. The study will follow pregnant women with a range of body sizes, including those with gestational …
Sponsor: University of Minnesota • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 10, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New study aims to uncover hidden heart risks in women
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis pilot study is testing whether it's possible to run a larger study that focuses on heart disease in women. Researchers will gather information from 176 women aged 25-55 in Ontario who have had certain female-specific health issues like pre-eclampsia, gestational diabetes, or…
Sponsor: Ottawa Heart Institute Research Corporation • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 10, 2026 00:00 UTC
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NIH launches biobank to unlock DNA secrets of Women's cancers
Knowledge-focused By invitation onlyThis study collects blood, urine, and tumor tissue from 500 adults with breast, ovarian, or uterine cancer, plus some of their relatives. The goal is to create a repository of samples for future research on DNA changes that drive these cancers. Participants give samples during ro…
Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 10, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New study aims to catch pancreatic cancer sooner in diabetics
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis large study is testing whether a risk-scoring tool (called ENDPAC) can identify people with new-onset diabetes who are at higher risk for pancreatic cancer. About 8,800 participants aged 50-85 will have their medical records checked for age, weight changes, and blood sugar t…
Sponsor: Pancreatic Cancer Action Network • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 10, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Cured of hepatitis c? this study follows patients for 10 years to see what happens next
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study follows 121 adults who have been cured of chronic hepatitis C to understand why some still develop liver complications like scarring or cancer. Participants are monitored for up to 10 years with regular tests, scans, and occasional liver biopsies. The goal is to learn …
Phase 4 • Sponsor: National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 10, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Choice or fixed? study tests how to get better data from young cancer patients
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study enrolls 400 adolescents and young adults (ages 18-39) recently diagnosed with various cancers. Participants are randomly assigned to either choose which health-related questions they answer or receive a fixed set of questions. The goal is to see if giving patients a ch…
Early phase 1 • Sponsor: ECOG-ACRIN Cancer Research Group • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 06, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Heart rate secrets: new study tracks diabetes Drug's hidden effects
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study monitors heart rate variability in 150 adults with type 2 diabetes who also have heart failure, chronic kidney disease, or both. Participants will wear a 24-hour heart monitor before and after starting a standard SGLT2 inhibitor medication. The goal is to understand ho…
Sponsor: Fondazione Policlinico Universitario Agostino Gemelli IRCCS • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 06, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New digital tool aims to boost diabetes prevention in prediabetes patients
Knowledge-focused By invitation onlyThis pilot study tests a digital tool that doctors use during visits to help patients with prediabetes become more active in managing their health. The tool asks patients a few questions and then gives the doctor tips on how to talk about lifestyle changes and resources like heal…
Sponsor: Johns Hopkins University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 05, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a wearable glucose monitor improve daily diabetes care? a 5,000-Person study seeks answers
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study follows 5,000 people with diabetes who use a Dexcom continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) system in their daily routine. Researchers will track how the device performs when used as labeled and ask participants to complete questionnaires over four years. The goal is to un…
Sponsor: DexCom, Inc. • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 04, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New study analyzes Odevixibat's impact on rare liver disease outcomes
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study looks at a rare liver disease called PFIC, which causes severe itching and liver damage. Researchers compare patients who took the drug odevixibat to those who did not, using data from past studies and a patient registry. The goal is to see if odevixibat helps avoid li…
Sponsor: Ipsen • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 04, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New tool aims to improve hospital prescribing for seniors with chronic conditions
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study tests whether a clinical decision framework helps hospital doctors feel more confident when prescribing medications for older adults (65+) with chronic conditions like diabetes and high blood pressure. About 150 doctors will attend an educational session and complete s…
Sponsor: University of Pittsburgh • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 04, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can gut microbes hold the key to liver health?
Knowledge-focused By invitation onlyResearchers at the University of Aberdeen are studying how the community of microbes in the gut, known as the gut microbiota, differs in people with liver disease compared to healthy controls. The liver receives blood from the gut, and changes in gut microbes may affect liver fun…
Sponsor: University of Aberdeen • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 04, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can tumor DNA and immune cells reveal why some cancers resist immunotherapy?
Knowledge-focused OngoingResearchers at Amsterdam UMC are studying tumor samples from 180 people with advanced melanoma or pancreatic cancer that has stopped responding to immunotherapy. Participants give one extra tumor biopsy and a blood sample. The team will analyze the tumor's full genetic code and t…
Sponsor: Amsterdam UMC, location VUmc • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 03, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could your bone health decide if a dental implant lasts?
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study looks back at dental implant cases to see if bone-related conditions—like vitamin D deficiency, calcium problems, or kidney disease—make implant failure more likely. Researchers will compare 192 failed implants with successful ones from similar patients. The goal is to…
Sponsor: University of Barcelona • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 02, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Kidney clues may predict eye swelling after cataract surgery in diabetes patients
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study looks at whether diabetic kidney disease and blood-sugar control before surgery can help predict a common complication called pseudophakic macular edema (PME) — swelling of the central retina — after cataract surgery in people with type 2 diabetes. Researchers will rev…
Sponsor: Thammasat University Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 02, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Your genes may decide how well lung cancer drug works
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis trial studies whether small differences in genes affect how patients with small cell lung cancer respond to the chemotherapy drug etoposide and how severe its side effects are. Researchers will analyze DNA from 600 patients who take etoposide capsules, comparing two versions…
Phase 2/3 • Sponsor: Han Xu, M.D., Ph.D., FAPCR, Medical Director,, IRB Chair • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 29, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Unapproved device tested in early trial
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis trial is testing a medical device that has not been approved or cleared by the U.S. FDA. The study is small and early-stage, focused on understanding how the device works and whether it is safe. No results are available yet, and the device is not ready for widespread use.
Sponsor: C. R. Bard • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 29, 2026 00:00 UTC
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1000 liver cancer patients enrolled in nationwide registry study
Knowledge-focused OngoingThe JADE study is a large registry that will follow 1,000 people with liver or bile duct cancer in Germany. Its goal is to collect information on how these cancers are actually treated in routine care, including treatments, outcomes, and patient quality of life. No experimental d…
Sponsor: iOMEDICO AG • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 27, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Blood tests could spot hidden liver risk in diabetics
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis completed study observed 40 people with type 2 diabetes to find blood markers that could identify those at risk for a serious liver condition called NASH. Researchers measured liver stiffness and calculated scores like FIB-4 and ELF to see which patients might have liver sca…
Sponsor: Faculty Hospital Kralovske Vinohrady • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 22, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can Real-World data improve diabetes care in pregnancy?
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study gathers real-world information from pregnant women with type 1 diabetes in the United States to understand how they manage their condition. Participants share data from their continuous glucose monitors and insulin pumps, and complete online surveys. The goal is to lea…
Sponsor: Jaeb Center for Health Research • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 21, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could a simple blood test predict clot risk in PCOS?
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study looks at whether different types of polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) have different blood clotting profiles. Researchers will measure several biological markers in blood samples from women with PCOS and compare them based on the presence of insulin resistance. The goal…
Sponsor: Fondation Hôpital Saint-Joseph • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 20, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Hormone clue may unmask kidney danger in diabetes
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study investigates whether people with type 2 diabetes who have or are at risk for chronic kidney disease produce too much aldosterone, a hormone that regulates salt and blood pressure. Participants undergo several suppression tests—including oral sodium, saline infusion, an…
Early phase 1 • Sponsor: Brigham and Women's Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 15, 2026 00:00 UTC
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HIV and hidden health risks: a major study probes the link
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study compares over 1,500 people living with HIV to a similar group from the general population to see if conditions like heart disease, COPD, and liver disease are more common or develop faster in those with HIV. Using detailed scans and tests, researchers will measure the …
Sponsor: Susanne Dam Nielsen, MD, DMSc • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 14, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can immune cells predict herpesvirus danger in transplant patients?
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study looks at how the immune system's T cells respond to two common herpesviruses—cytomegalovirus (CMV) and varicella-zoster virus (VZV)—in people who have had a liver transplant. Because transplant recipients take drugs that suppress their immune system to prevent organ re…
Sponsor: Susanne Dam Nielsen, MD, DMSc • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 14, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can smarter surgical tools cut liver surgery risks?
Knowledge-focused By invitation onlyThis study looks back at the records of about 800 adults who had minimally invasive liver surgery (laparoscopic, robotic, or hybrid) at specialized Italian centers. The goal is to see how the choice of surgical tools and techniques for cutting liver tissue relates to the risk of …
Sponsor: University of Molise • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 08, 2026 00:03 UTC
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Can a remote approach bring clinical trials to lung cancer patients?
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study explores whether a remote, direct-to-patient approach can improve how people with small cell lung cancer (SCLC) are reached and engaged in clinical research. It involves collecting biospecimens and surveying patients about their preferences and needs regarding new ther…
Sponsor: Addario Lung Cancer Medical Institute • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 06, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Beyond BRCA: new gene panel could sharpen cancer risk prediction
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study is investigating whether testing for a panel of 24 genes, in addition to the well-known BRCA1 and BRCA2 genes, can better estimate the risk of breast and ovarian cancer. Researchers will analyze genetic samples from people with a family history of these cancers, as wel…
Sponsor: UNICANCER • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 02, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can tracking PCOS over time unlock better care?
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study aims to create a large, long-term research cohort of women with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS). By systematically collecting follow-up data, researchers hope to understand how the condition evolves across different life stages and identify key factors that influence …
Sponsor: Guangdong Women and Children Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 02, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Wearable tech puts hormone health to the test
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis trial tests whether wearable devices can measure how the body responds to everyday challenges like changes in salt intake, meals, fasting, and exercise in adults with endocrine or metabolic disorders. Participants wear home monitoring devices and follow different diet and ac…
Sponsor: Felix Beuschlein • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 29, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can tracking hospital care for liver patients reduce repeat admissions?
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study follows about 400 adults with liver cirrhosis admitted to internal medicine wards across Italy. Researchers will track how doctors manage hepatic encephalopathy—a brain complication of liver disease—during hospitalization and after discharge. The goal is to identify pr…
Sponsor: Fadoi Foundation, Italy • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 29, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Blood markers could transform liver cancer surveillance
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study follows people with liver cancer who are scheduled for surgery, measuring tiny molecules called microRNAs in their blood before and after the operation. The goal is to find patterns that could signal whether the cancer has come back. Researchers will also look at gut b…
Sponsor: National Cancer Centre, Singapore • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 19, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Blood type no barrier? study tests liver transplant success across ABO barriers
Knowledge-focused By invitation onlyThis study looks back at 371 adults who received a living donor liver transplant for hepatocellular carcinoma (a type of liver cancer) to see whether receiving a liver from a donor with an incompatible blood type affects long-term survival or cancer recurrence. Researchers compar…
Sponsor: Seoung Hoon Kim • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 16, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Cushing's disease study in western france withdrawn before starting
Knowledge-focused CancelledThis study was designed to look back at the health of people with Cushing's disease in Western France between 1990 and 2015. The goal was to find out how many patients went into remission and how many had their disease come back after their first surgery. However, the study was w…
Sponsor: University Hospital, Brest • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 28, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Scientists probe immune cell exhaustion in hepatitis b
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study looks at how chronic hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection affects natural killer (NK) cells, which are key immune cells that fight infections. Researchers will collect blood samples from 80 people with HBV and compare them to healthy donors. The goal is to understand why …
Sponsor: University Hospital, Limoges • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 28, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Massive UK study tracks cancer after organ transplants
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study looks at why people who have had an organ transplant are more likely to get cancer. Researchers will combine existing health records from over 85,000 transplant patients in England to track cancer cases and deaths. The goal is to better understand risks and improve car…
Sponsor: University of Birmingham • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:03 UTC
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Fatty liver study pulled before it began
Knowledge-focused CancelledThis study was designed to look at how tiny energy-producing parts of cells (mitochondria) in the liver might be linked to fatty liver disease in people with obesity who were scheduled for weight-loss surgery. Researchers planned to take small liver samples during surgery to stud…
Sponsor: Nantes University Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:02 UTC
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Simple blood test may spot hidden liver trouble in colitis patients
Knowledge-focused By invitation onlyThis study looks at whether two blood markers, zonulin and LBP, can help detect liver damage in people with both ulcerative colitis (UC) and fatty liver disease. Researchers will measure these markers and use a special ultrasound to check liver stiffness in 100 adults with UC who…
Sponsor: University Hospital Dubrava • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:02 UTC
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Hepatitis b breakthrough? study checks if bepirovirsen response lasts
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study follows about 360 people with chronic hepatitis B who had a good response to the experimental drug bepirovirsen in earlier trials. No new drug is given; researchers simply monitor whether the response lasts over time. Participants may or may not continue standard antiv…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: GlaxoSmithKline • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:02 UTC
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Egyptian study pits two liver cancer drug combos Head-to-Head
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study looks back at medical records of 50 adults in Egypt with advanced liver cancer who received one of two immunotherapy combinations: atezolizumab plus bevacizumab or durvalumab plus tremelimumab. Researchers want to see which group lives longer at 12 months and how they …
Sponsor: Sohag Oncology Center • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:02 UTC
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Massive 30-Year Women's health study reveals hidden disease links
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis long-running study follows nearly 100,000 French women, mostly teachers, since 1990 to understand what factors influence their risk of cancer, heart disease, diabetes, and other major illnesses. Participants fill out questionnaires every few years about their lifestyle, medi…
Sponsor: Institut National de la Santé Et de la Recherche Médicale, France • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:02 UTC
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Study aims to see if patient diaries match insurance data
Knowledge-focused CancelledThis study was designed to see how accurately patients report their own medication and healthcare use in diaries compared to official health insurance records. It planned to include people with diabetes, arthritis, kidney disease, or prostate cancer. However, the study was withdr…
Sponsor: Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de Nīmes • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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COVID-19's hidden toll on liver cancer patients revealed
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study looks at how COVID-19 impacts people with hepatocellular carcinoma, a type of liver cancer. Researchers will track infection rates and see how the virus affects liver function, cancer treatment, and overall health. About 23 participants from a French national liver can…
Sponsor: Centre Hospitalier Universitaire, Amiens • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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Blood markers could spot hidden skin cancer return
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study follows 35 people with Merkel cell carcinoma, a rare and aggressive skin cancer, to see if two blood markers (T-antigen antibodies and miR-375) can detect when the cancer comes back. Currently, follow-up relies on physical exams and scans, which may miss early recurren…
Sponsor: University Hospital, Tours • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:08 UTC
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Blood markers may foretell heart danger in diabetes patients
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study is following 964 people with type 2 diabetes to see if three blood markers (hs-cTnI, NT-proBNP, and sST2) can predict who will die or have heart problems. Participants gave blood samples and are being tracked for years. No treatment is being tested—the goal is to learn…
Sponsor: Istituto Nazionale di Ricovero e Cura per Anziani • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:07 UTC
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Keytruda immune response trial aims to unlock cancer clues
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis phase 2 trial is testing how the immunotherapy drug pembrolizumab (Keytruda) changes immune-related genes and biomarkers in people with advanced solid tumors like head and neck cancer, triple-negative breast cancer, ovarian cancer, and melanoma. Researchers will analyze bloo…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: University Health Network, Toronto • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:05 UTC
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Frailty check could predict chemo danger for seniors
Knowledge-focused By invitation onlyThis study looks at how frailty—a state of weakness and reduced physical function—affects the risk of severe side effects from chemotherapy in people aged 70 and older with cancer. Researchers will assess 160 patients using various tests for frailty, muscle loss, and overall heal…
Sponsor: Azienda Socio Sanitaria Territoriale Ovest Milanese, Ospedale di Legnano • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:04 UTC
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New study tracks blood sugar in liver disease patients on common drug
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study looks at how a type of medication called PPAR agonists affects blood sugar levels in 30 adults with primary biliary cholangitis (PBC), a chronic liver disease. Researchers will measure changes in blood sugar and other metabolic markers over three months. The goal is to…
Sponsor: Fondazione Policlinico Universitario Agostino Gemelli IRCCS • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:02 UTC
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Veteran peers lead fight against opioid overdose
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study tests a program where veteran peer workers provide education, healthcare navigation, and social support to 150 veterans with opioid use disorder who are not connected to VA healthcare. The goal is to reduce risky behaviors related to overdose and HIV/HCV infection. Res…
Sponsor: New York University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:01 UTC
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Breathing pure oxygen during an MRI may reveal whether liver cancer treatment is working
Knowledge-focused By invitation onlyThis study tests whether a special type of MRI, called dynamic oxygen-enhanced MRI, can predict how liver cancer responds to a treatment called transarterial chemoembolization (TACE). The MRI measures oxygen levels in tumors before and after treatment. About 60 adults with liver …
Sponsor: Université de Montréal • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:01 UTC
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Can a special PET scan unlock a new way to treat Hard-to-Treat upper GI cancers?
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study is testing whether a special PET scan using a tracer called 68Ga-PSMA can identify patients with advanced upper digestive tract cancers (like stomach or esophageal cancer) who might be eligible for a type of targeted radiation therapy called endoradiotherapy. The resea…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Centre de recherche du Centre hospitalier universitaire de Sherbrooke • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:39 UTC
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Massive ovarian cancer database reveals treatment trends across france
Knowledge-focused PausedThis study collects information from over 13,000 women treated for ovarian cancer at 18 French cancer centers. Researchers will look at patient details, tumor types, and treatments given to see how care has evolved since 2011. The goal is to understand what treatments are used an…
Sponsor: UNICANCER • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:37 UTC
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Brain scans reveal diabetes link to cognitive decline in rare disease
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study looks at whether diabetes or blood sugar problems can worsen thinking and memory issues in people with myotonic dystrophy type 1. Researchers will use MRI brain scans and thinking tests over 4 years to track changes. The goal is to understand why some patients have mor…
Sponsor: University Hospital, Lille • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:36 UTC
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Can a smart ring predict pancreas trouble? new study recruits 130 volunteers
Knowledge-focused By invitation onlyThis study is testing whether wearable devices like continuous glucose monitors and the Oura Ring can help predict how well the pancreas is working in people with prediabetes or type 2 diabetes. The goal is to develop remote tools that allow personalized treatment to preserve ins…
Sponsor: 4YouandMe • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:35 UTC
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Can intense workouts reverse diabetes risk after pregnancy?
Knowledge-focused By invitation onlyThis study compares 20 women who had gestational diabetes with 20 who did not, all matched by age and weight. Researchers will measure body composition, insulin sensitivity, and other metabolic markers before and after 8 weeks of high-intensity interval training. The goal is to u…
Sponsor: Odense University Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:29 UTC