Idiopathic disease
MONDO:0700007A disease or disorder for which the cause is of uncertain or unknown.
Also known as: idiopathic disorder
1285 clinical trials for this condition and its sub-types, 1 tagged with Idiopathic disease itself.
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Browse by category →Sub-types of Idiopathic disease
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Fibromyalgia 281 trials
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Idiopathic interstitial pneumonia 10 trials · 219 incl. sub-types
10 sub-types
- Idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis 202 trials
- Non-specific interstitial pneumonia 14 trials
- Lymphoid interstitial pneumonia 7 trials
- Combined pulmonary fibrosis-emphysema syndrome 3 trials
- Cryptogenic organizing pneumonia 3 trials
- Idiopathic pleuroparenchymal fibroelastosis 1 trial
- Acute interstitial pneumonia 0 trials
- Desquamative interstitial pneumonia 0 trials
- Follicular bronchiolits 0 trials
- Respiratory bronchiolitis-interstitial lung disease syndrome 0 trials
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Idiopathic scoliosis 66 trials · 181 incl. sub-types
2 sub-types
- Adolescent idiopathic scoliosis 137 trials
- Juvenile idiopathic scoliosis 9 trials
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Acquired idiopathic inflammatory myopathy 67 trials · 159 incl. sub-types
9 sub-types
- Polymyositis 36 trials · 100 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- Juvenile idiopathic inflammatory myopathy 2 trials · 42 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- Antisynthetase syndrome 21 trials
- Immune-mediated necrotizing myopathy 17 trials
- Overlap myositis 2 trials
- Eosinophilic fasciitis 1 trial
- Focal myositis 0 trials
- Idiopathic eosinophilic myositis 0 trials
- Inflammatory myopathy with abundant macrophages 0 trials
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Juvenile idiopathic arthritis 107 trials · 115 incl. sub-types
6 sub-types
- Systemic-onset juvenile idiopathic arthritis 25 trials
- Polyarticular juvenile idiopathic arthritis 14 trials · 16 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- Psoriasis-related juvenile idiopathic arthritis 15 trials
- Enthesitis-related juvenile idiopathic arthritis 7 trials
- Oligoarticular juvenile idiopathic arthritis 5 trials Sub-types →
- Unspecified juvenile idiopathic arthritis 0 trials
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Idiopathic urticaria 0 trials · 66 incl. sub-types
2 sub-types
- Chronic idiopathic urticaria 65 trials
- Acute idiopathic urticaria 1 trial
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Idiopathic membranous glomerulonephritis 51 trials
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Idiopathic hypersomnia 28 trials
2 sub-types
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Idiopathic nephrotic syndrome 13 trials · 24 incl. sub-types
5 sub-types
- Idiopathic multidrug-resistant nephrotic syndrome 6 trials
- Idiopathic steroid-sensitive nephrotic syndrome 4 trials Sub-types →
- Sporadic idiopathic steroid-resistant nephrotic syndrome 0 trials · 2 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- Familial idiopathic steroid-resistant nephrotic syndrome 0 trials Sub-types →
- Idiopathic steroid-resistant nephrotic syndrome with sensitivity to second-line immunosuppressive therapy 0 trials
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Sudden unexpected death in pediatrics 1 trial · 17 incl. sub-types
2 sub-types
- Sudden unexpected infant death 15 trials
- Sudden unexplained death in childhood 1 trial
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Idiopathic bilateral vestibulopathy 14 trials
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Idiopathic achalasia 12 trials
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Pediatric acute-onset neuropsychiatric syndrome 8 trials · 10 incl. sub-types
1 sub-type
- PANDAS 6 trials
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Idiopathic aplastic anemia 9 trials
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Persistent idiopathic facial pain 9 trials
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Idiopathic gastroparesis 8 trials
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Idiopathic recurrent pericarditis 8 trials
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Idiopathic CD4 lymphocytopenia 7 trials
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Idiopathic camptocormia 7 trials
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Idiopathic torsion dystonia 6 trials
2 sub-types
- Acquired idiopathic torsion dystonia 0 trials
- Familial idiopathic torsion dystonia 0 trials
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Chronic idiopathic neuropathy 5 trials
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Idiopathic bronchiectasis 3 trials
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Idiopathic hypercalciuria 3 trials
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Idiopathic cardiomyopathy 2 trials · 3 incl. sub-types
2 sub-types
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Idiopathic anaphylaxis 1 trial
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Idiopathic avascular necrosis 1 trial
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Idiopathic posterior uveitis 1 trial
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Macular telangiectasia type 1 1 trial
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Benign idiopathic neonatal seizures 0 trials
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Idiopathic acute transverse myelitis 0 trials
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Idiopathic anterior uveitis 0 trials
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Idiopathic congenital hypothyroidism 0 trials
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Idiopathic corneal edema 0 trials
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Idiopathic dropped head syndrome 0 trials
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Idiopathic ductopenia 0 trials
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Idiopathic eosinophilic pneumonia 0 trials
2 sub-types
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Idiopathic granulomatous myositis 0 trials
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Idiopathic juvenile osteoporosis 0 trials
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Idiopathic localized lipodystrophy 0 trials
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Idiopathic neonatal atrial flutter 0 trials
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Idiopathic panuveitis 0 trials
1 sub-type
- Idiopathic uveal effusion syndrome 0 trials
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Idiopathic peliosis hepatis 0 trials
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Idiopathic recurrent stupor 0 trials
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Idiopathic severe pneumococcemia 0 trials
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Idiopathic syringomyelia 0 trials
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Macular telangiectasia type 3 0 trials
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Polyhydramnios, chronic idiopathic 0 trials
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Priapism, familial idiopathic 0 trials
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Recurrent idiopathic neuroretinitis 0 trials
Most studied deeper sub-types
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Could a dengue vaccine be safe for autoimmune patients? new trial aims to find out
Vaccine Recruiting nowThis study tests whether the Butantan-Dengue vaccine is safe and works well in people aged 12–59 with autoimmune rheumatic diseases (like rheumatoid arthritis or lupus) who are stable on low or no immune-suppressing drugs. Participants receive one vaccine dose and are monitored f…
Phase 4 • Sponsor: University of Sao Paulo General Hospital • Aim: Vaccine
Last updated Jul 22, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can the MenB vaccine protect kids with rheumatic conditions?
Vaccine Recruiting nowThis study is testing the meningococcal B vaccine (Bexsero) in children and young adults aged 2 to 25 who have autoimmune rheumatic diseases like juvenile arthritis or lupus. Researchers want to see if the vaccine triggers a strong immune response and if it is safe, especially fo…
Phase 4 • Sponsor: University of Sao Paulo General Hospital • Aim: Vaccine
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:10 UTC
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New vaccine trial aims to shield vulnerable children from pneumonia
Vaccine Recruiting nowThis study tests the safety and immune response of the 20-valent pneumococcal vaccine (PCV20) in children, adolescents, and young adults aged 2-25 with autoimmune rheumatic diseases like juvenile arthritis. All 114 participants will receive one dose of PCV20, and researchers will…
Phase 4 • Sponsor: University of Sao Paulo General Hospital • Aim: Vaccine
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:11 UTC
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New drug trial aims to help rare immune disorder
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-stage study tests whether belimumab is safe for people with idiopathic CD4 lymphopenia (ICL), a rare condition causing low CD4 white blood cells and increased infection risk. About 20 adults aged 18-70 with ICL and autoantibodies will receive 8 doses of belimumab intra…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 21, 2026 13:01 UTC
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New hope for lung scarring: AZD8965 enters Mid-Stage trial
Disease control Recruiting nowThis phase IIb study tests three doses of AZD8965 against a placebo in 359 adults with idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF), a lung-scarring disease. The main goal is to see if AZD8965 can slow the decline in lung function over 24 weeks. Participants may also be taking standard IP…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: AstraZeneca • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 21, 2026 13:00 UTC
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New pill aims to slow lung scarring in IPF patients
Disease control Recruiting nowThis phase 2 trial tests an oral drug called PIPE-791 in 324 adults with idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF), a disease that scars the lungs and makes breathing hard. Participants take either a low or high dose of PIPE-791 or a placebo daily for several months. The main goal is t…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Contineum Therapeutics • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 21, 2026 13:00 UTC
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Fish oil capsules could ease rare muscle disease
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether omega-3 fatty acid supplements from fish oil, combined with a healthy diet, can reduce disease activity in adults with dermatomyositis, a rare autoimmune disease causing muscle weakness and skin rashes. About 300 participants will take either fish oil cap…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences (NIEHS) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 21, 2026 13:00 UTC
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New drug TAK-360 tested for Long-Term safety in sleep disorders
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study looks at the long-term safety and tolerability of the drug TAK-360 in people with narcolepsy (type 1 or 2) or idiopathic hypersomnia — conditions that cause severe daytime sleepiness. Participants who completed a previous TAK-360 study can join and will continue taking…
Phase 2/3 • Sponsor: Takeda • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 20, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New cell therapy trial aims to tame stubborn autoimmune diseases
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-phase trial is testing an injection called GT719 in 10 adults with moderate to severe autoimmune diseases that haven't responded to other treatments. The main goal is to check safety and find the right dose. Researchers will also look for signs that the therapy might h…
Early phase 1 • Sponsor: Grit Biotechnology • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 20, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug trial aims to improve lung function in fibrosis patients
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a new medicine called BI 765423 in 71 adults with idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF), a lung disease that causes scarring and breathing problems. Participants receive either the drug or a placebo by infusion every four weeks for about 3 months. The main goal is …
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Boehringer Ingelheim • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 20, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New combo therapy aims to tame kidney disease
Disease control Recruiting nowThis Phase 2 trial tests whether adding belimumab to standard rituximab treatment helps more people with primary membranous nephropathy achieve remission. The study enrolls 58 adults with confirmed disease. Belimumab targets new immune cells, while rituximab depletes existing one…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 20, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New hope for kidney patients: experimental drug takes on standard therapy
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a new drug, povetacicept, against a standard treatment (calcineurin inhibitor) in 176 adults with primary membranous nephropathy, a kidney disease that can lead to kidney failure. The goal is to see if the new drug can put the disease into remission more safely a…
Phase 2/3 • Sponsor: Vertex Pharmaceuticals Incorporated • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 20, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Brain pacemaker trial aims to tame Parkinson's symptoms
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study follows 300 adults with Parkinson's disease, essential tremor, or dystonia who receive deep brain stimulation (DBS). DBS uses a device implanted in the chest to send electrical pulses to brain areas controlling movement. Researchers will track symptom severity, medicat…
Sponsor: National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 20, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Engineered immune cells take on muscle disease
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a one-time treatment called CABA-201, made from a patient's own immune cells, for people with active inflammatory muscle diseases like dermatomyositis. The therapy aims to reset the immune system by targeting and removing certain immune cells. Researchers will ch…
Phase 2/3 • Sponsor: Cabaletta Bio • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 19, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New antibody tested to tame childhood arthritis and cut steroid use
Disease control Recruiting nowResearchers are testing an experimental drug called GenaKumab in children and teens with active systemic juvenile idiopathic arthritis, a condition that causes joint inflammation and recurring fevers. The trial enrolls about 290 participants aged 2 to under 18 who have had sympto…
Sponsor: Changchun GeneScience Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 19, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Promising new treatment for rare Muscle-Weakening disease enters human trials
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a drug called ublituximab for people with a rare autoimmune disease that causes severe muscle weakness. The goal is to see if adding this drug to standard treatment improves muscle strength and function more than standard treatment alone. About 30 adults with ear…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 19, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New hope for lung scarring? drug trial aims to slow breathing decline
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests two doses of an experimental drug, zampilimab, against a placebo in 240 adults with idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF), a disease that scars the lungs and makes breathing hard. The main goal is to see if the drug can improve lung function over 24 weeks, with an …
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Chiesi Farmaceutici S.p.A. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 19, 2026 00:00 UTC
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AI-Designed drug targets scarred lungs in major trial
Disease control Recruiting nowThis phase 3 trial tests whether the oral drug rentosertib (INS018_055) can slow lung function decline in adults with idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF), a progressive lung disease. About 320 participants will receive either rentosertib or a placebo daily for 52 weeks. The main …
Phase 3 • Sponsor: InSilico Medicine Hong Kong Limited • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 19, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New kidney drug shows promise in reducing protein leakage
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests an experimental tablet, BI 764198, in adults and some teens with four types of kidney disease that cause protein in the urine. Participants take the drug or a placebo daily for 20 weeks while continuing their usual care. The main goal is to see if the drug lowers…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Boehringer Ingelheim • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 18, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New stem cell method aims to cut transplant risks
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a new way to do stem cell transplants for people with severe aplastic anemia or other bone marrow failure diseases. Doctors give a smaller number of donor white blood cells along with the stem cells to try to reduce serious side effects. Up to 120 patients aged 4…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 18, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New combo therapy aims to stop kidney damage in membranous nephropathy
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether combining two immune-suppressing drugs, rituximab and cyclosporine, can safely reduce protein leakage in the urine of people with membranous nephropathy, a kidney disease where the immune system attacks the kidneys. About 30 adults with persistent high pr…
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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New drug hopes to ease rare muscle diseases
Disease control Recruiting nowThis Phase 3 trial tests a drug called dazukibart in people with active dermatomyositis or polymyositis, rare diseases that cause muscle weakness and inflammation. About 318 adults will receive either the drug or a placebo by IV every 4 weeks for 48 weeks. The study aims to see i…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: Pfizer • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 17, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New hope for cancer patients with autoimmune conditions: immune checkpoint inhibitor trial expands access
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study is for people who have both an autoimmune disease (like rheumatoid arthritis, lupus, or multiple sclerosis) and an advanced cancer that has spread or cannot be removed by surgery. It tests the safety and effectiveness of the immunotherapy drug nivolumab, given alone or…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 17, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug AZD5492 tested for autoimmune diseases in first human study
Disease control Recruiting nowThis Phase 1 trial tests the safety and tolerability of a new drug called AZD5492 in 72 adults with lupus, myositis, or rheumatoid arthritis. Participants receive one or two doses under the skin and are monitored for side effects and how the drug moves through the body. The study…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: AstraZeneca • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 17, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could a simple injection dissolve painful calcium lumps in rare diseases?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether injecting sodium thiosulfate directly into abnormal calcium deposits can shrink them and reduce pain. It includes people with three rare conditions: systemic sclerosis, dermatomyositis, and a genetic disorder called iPPSD2. Participants receive up to 11 i…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: University Hospital, Limoges • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 17, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New pill could ease severe childhood arthritis
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a new oral medication, upadacitinib, in children aged 1 to 17 with active systemic juvenile idiopathic arthritis (sJIA), a rare and serious form of arthritis that can affect the whole body. About 90 participants will receive either upadacitinib or the standard in…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: AbbVie • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 17, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Inhaled drug could offer new hope for lung scarring disease
Disease control Recruiting nowThis phase 2 trial tests whether an inhaled form of nintedanib (MNKD-201) is safe and effective for people with idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF), a disease that causes lung scarring. About 210 adults with IPF will receive either a low or high dose of the inhaled drug or a plac…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Mannkind Corporation • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 16, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a gene test guide better treatment for head and neck cancer survivors?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study compares two treatments after surgery for stage III-IVA head and neck cancer: radiation alone versus radiation plus the chemotherapy drug cisplatin. The goal is to see which approach better prevents the cancer from returning, especially in patients with certain TP53 ge…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: ECOG-ACRIN Cancer Research Group • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 16, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug aims to calm kidney attack by antibodies
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a drug called surovatamig in 43 adults with primary membranous nephropathy, a kidney disease caused by antibodies attacking the kidneys. The drug is given as a shot under the skin. Researchers want to see if it is safe and can reduce protein in the urine, which i…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: AstraZeneca • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 13, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Engineered immune cells take on autoimmune diseases in first human trial
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-stage study tests a new treatment called ALLO-329 for people with lupus, myositis, or scleroderma. The therapy uses specially engineered immune cells from a donor to target and calm the overactive immune system. The main goals are to check safety and see if it can impr…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Allogene Therapeutics • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 12, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New hope for heart lining pain: can CardiolRx keep flare-ups away?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether the drug CardiolRx can prevent another episode of pericarditis (inflammation around the heart) in people who have had repeated attacks. About 110 adults who have been stable on an IL-1 blocker for at least a year will stop that medication and receive eith…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: Cardiol Therapeutics Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 12, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New pill could tame stubborn hives
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a new drug called remibrutinib (a tablet) against a placebo in 44 adults with chronic hives (either spontaneous or triggered by things like pressure or cold). The goal is to see if it reduces symptoms like itching and burning, and how it works in the body. Partic…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Novartis Pharmaceuticals • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 11, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New hope for Still's disease: experimental drug enters Mid-Stage trial
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a new medicine called MAS825 for people with Still's disease, a rare inflammatory condition causing fever, rash, and joint pain. About 20 children and adults with active disease will receive the drug to see if it safely controls symptoms. The goal is to improve d…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Novartis Pharmaceuticals • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 11, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New antibody drug takes aim at autoimmune diseases
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-stage study tests a new drug called SAR448501 (DR-0201) in 62 adults with lupus or rheumatoid arthritis. The drug is a bispecific antibody designed to target the immune system. The main goal is to check safety and find the right dose, not yet to prove it works. Partici…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Sanofi • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 11, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug trial aims to control arthritis in kids
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study is testing a drug called secukinumab, given as an IV infusion, in 20 children aged 2 to 17 with juvenile psoriatic arthritis. The main goals are to see how the drug moves through the body and to check its safety over up to 6 years. This is an early-stage trial, so it f…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Novartis Pharmaceuticals • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 11, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New hope for heart inflammation sufferers: experimental drug VTX2735 enters Mid-Stage trial
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests an experimental drug called VTX2735 in 50 adults with recurrent pericarditis, a condition where the heart's lining becomes inflamed and painful. The goal is to see if the drug is safe and can reduce pain and inflammation. Participants receive different doses over…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Zomagen Biosciences Ltd. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 11, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New hope for stiff lungs? drug trial targets scarring from autoimmune disease
Disease control Recruiting nowThis phase 3 trial tests whether belimumab (Benlysta) can stabilize or improve lung function in adults with interstitial lung disease caused by connective tissue diseases like rheumatoid arthritis or lupus. About 440 participants will receive either belimumab injections or a plac…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: GlaxoSmithKline • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 10, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New inhaled drug aims to fight deadly lung scarring
Disease control Recruiting nowThis Phase 2 trial tests an experimental inhaled medication called LTI-03 in about 120 people with idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF), a progressive lung disease that causes scarring and breathing difficulty. Participants will inhale LTI-03 or a placebo twice daily for 24 weeks.…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Rein Therapeutics • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 06, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a diet tame chronic hives in teens?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis trial asks whether adding a Mediterranean diet or a low-histamine diet to standard care can reduce disease activity and improve quality of life in teens aged 12-18 with chronic spontaneous urticaria (CSU), a condition causing persistent hives. Participants are randomly assig…
Sponsor: Saglik Bilimleri Universitesi • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 06, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New lung drug faces off against standard treatment in major trial
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a new drug, LYT-100, against an existing one (pirfenidone) for idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis, a lung disease that gets worse over time. About 1,100 adults will take either drug three times daily for up to a year, and researchers will measure how well their lungs …
Phase 3 • Sponsor: PureTech • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 05, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New hope for kids with psoriatic arthritis: apremilast trial begins
Disease control Recruiting nowThis Phase 3 study tests whether the drug apremilast (Otezla) can safely reduce joint inflammation and pain in children aged 5 to 17 with active juvenile psoriatic arthritis. About 60 participants will receive either apremilast or a placebo pill for 16 weeks. The main goal is to …
Phase 3 • Sponsor: Amgen • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 05, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New hope for lung scarring: ABBV-142 enters Mid-Stage trial
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests an experimental drug called ABBV-142 in people with idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF), a rare lung disease that causes scarring and breathing problems. About 165 adults will receive either ABBV-142 or a placebo for 52 weeks to see if the drug is safe and can he…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: AbbVie • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 05, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a single cell therapy calm multiple autoimmune diseases?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis trial tests an investigational cell therapy called FT839 in people with active autoimmune diseases, including ANCA-associated vasculitis, inflammatory myositis, rheumatoid arthritis, lupus, and systemic sclerosis. Participants receive FT839 as two intravenous infusions, some…
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: Fate Therapeutics • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 04, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New pill could slow deadly lung scarring – early trial underway
Disease control Recruiting nowThis Phase 2 trial tests whether an oral drug called ifetroban can slow the decline in lung function for people with idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF), a progressive lung-scarring disease. About 128 adults aged 40 and older with IPF will receive either ifetroban or a placebo da…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Cumberland Pharmaceuticals • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 04, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New hope for kids with joint pain: risankizumab trial launches
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a drug called risankizumab in children with juvenile psoriatic arthritis, a condition causing joint pain and swelling. About 40 kids will receive either risankizumab or the standard drug adalimumab for 24 weeks, with responders continuing for up to 2 years. The g…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: AbbVie • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 03, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can home exercises straighten scoliosis as well as a therapist?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis trial tests whether doing Schroth exercises at home works as well as doing them with a physiotherapist for teenagers with mild to moderate scoliosis. Participants aged 10-18 with a spinal curve between 10 and 45 degrees will be randomly assigned to either supervised or home-…
Sponsor: Bitlis Eren University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 03, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New inhaled drug for lung scarring moves to Long-Term safety check
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study looks at the long-term safety of an inhaled drug (AP01) for people with progressive lung scarring (pulmonary fibrosis). It is for those who already completed an earlier Avalyn Pharma study. About 340 participants will receive the drug and be monitored for side effects …
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Avalyn Pharma Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 30, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Gene-Edited cells take on lupus and scleroderma in first human test
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-stage trial tests a single infusion of CRISPR-edited immune cells (CTX112) from a healthy donor in 80 adults with severe lupus, scleroderma, or myositis that hasn't responded to standard treatments. The goal is to see if the cells are safe and can reduce disease activi…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: CRISPR Therapeutics • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 30, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Kids with gut or joint inflammation get long-term safety check on biologic drug guselkumab
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study is checking the long-term safety of guselkumab, a biologic drug given as a shot, in children with moderate to severe Crohn's disease, ulcerative colitis, or juvenile psoriatic arthritis. About 196 kids who already completed a prior guselkumab study and benefited from i…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: Janssen Research & Development, LLC • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 30, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could simple exercises replace braces for mild scoliosis?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis trial tests whether scoliosis-specific exercises can stop mild spinal curves from getting worse in children and teens. Participants with mild idiopathic scoliosis will either perform daily self-corrective exercises or just follow standard observation. The study tracks how ma…
Sponsor: Karolinska Institutet • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 29, 2026 00:00 UTC
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A smarter brace for scoliosis: does 3D design stop curves from worsening?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis trial compares a 3D-designed Boston brace with the standard Boston brace in 170 teens with idiopathic scoliosis, a spinal curve affecting about 3% of children. Participants wear the brace 20 hours a day until they reach skeletal maturity. Researchers measure whether the 3D b…
Sponsor: Karolinska Institutet • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 29, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New antibody drug aims to protect kidneys in PMN patients
Disease control Recruiting nowThis Phase 3 study tests a new drug called felzartamab in 180 people with primary membranous nephropathy (PMN), a kidney disease where the body's immune system attacks the kidneys. Felzartamab is a lab-made antibody designed to stop that attack. The study compares felzartamab to …
Phase 3 • Sponsor: Biogen • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 28, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New shot aims to stop repeat heart sac inflammation
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests an injected drug called KPL-387 in 165 people with recurrent pericarditis, a condition where the sac around the heart becomes inflamed again and again. The goal is to see if KPL-387 can reduce flare-ups and pain better than a placebo. Participants must have sympt…
Phase 2/3 • Sponsor: Kiniksa Pharmaceuticals International, plc • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 28, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Experimental drug takes aim at deadly lung complication
Disease control Recruiting nowThis small study will test a drug called emapalumab in 5 adults with a rare, rapidly worsening lung disease linked to dermatomyositis. The drug is already used for a similar immune overreaction condition. Researchers will check if it improves oxygen needs, lung function, and CT s…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: University of Miami • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 27, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug shows promise for rare muscle diseases
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests the long-term safety and effectiveness of dazukibart in people with dermatomyositis or polymyositis, rare diseases that cause muscle weakness and rashes. Participants who completed a previous study can join. Some will receive the drug via IV every 4 weeks for abo…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: Pfizer • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 27, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New hope for kids with arthritis: baricitinib Long-Term trial underway
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study looks at the long-term safety and effectiveness of the drug baricitinib for children aged 1 to 17 with juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA). It includes 190 participants who have already taken baricitinib in a previous study. Researchers will monitor side effects and ho…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: Eli Lilly and Company • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 26, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can melatonin and morning light reset the body clock to fight excessive sleepiness?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis trial tests whether combining evening melatonin with morning bright light therapy can reduce excessive daytime sleepiness and sleep inertia in adults with idiopathic hypersomnia, a rare disorder causing prolonged sleep and difficulty waking. Participants aged 18 to 40 will r…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: University Hospital, Strasbourg, France • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 22, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New lung fibrosis pill tested for Long-Term safety in 1,700 patients
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests the long-term safety of the drug nerandomilast in people with idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF) or progressive pulmonary fibrosis (PPF). All 1,700 participants have already taken the drug in a previous study. They will take nerandomilast tablets for up to 1 yea…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: Boehringer Ingelheim • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 22, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a Four-Drug cocktail tame a deadly lung complication of myositis?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis trial tests whether a combination of four immunosuppressant medications can improve survival in people with myositis who develop rapidly progressing interstitial lung disease (RP-ILD), a serious condition with a high early mortality rate. The study will enroll 80 adults with…
Sponsor: Singapore General Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 22, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Engineered immune cells take on rare muscle disorders
Disease control Recruiting nowThis Phase 2 trial tests a personalized cell therapy called Descartes-08 for people with dermatomyositis or antisynthetase syndrome, two rare autoimmune diseases that cause muscle weakness and inflammation. The therapy uses a patient's own immune cells, modified to target and red…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Cartesian Therapeutics • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 19, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New lung fibrosis drug SV001 enters first human safety trial
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-phase study tests a new drug called SV001 in 53 healthy Chinese adults to see if it is safe and how the body processes it. Participants receive a single dose of SV001 or a placebo. The goal is to check for side effects and measure drug levels in the blood. This is a fi…
Early phase 1 • Sponsor: Shanghai Synvida Biotechnology Co.,Ltd. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 16, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New heart device could boost pumping power without surgery
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a small device called C-MIC that is implanted without open-heart surgery to help people with heart failure. It includes 22 adults with weak heart pumping (ejection fraction between 25% and 50%) despite standard medications. The device delivers microcurrents to th…
Sponsor: Berlin Heals GmbH • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 13, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Malaria drug artesunate tested for lung scarring
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-stage trial tests whether artesunate, a drug used for malaria, is safe for people with idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF), a disease that scars the lungs and makes breathing hard. Fifteen adults with IPF will receive either artesunate capsules or a placebo for 12 week…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Joseph C. Wu • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 13, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a robotic horse improve scoliosis therapy?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis trial tests whether adding horse riding simulator sessions to standard core exercises helps teenagers with scoliosis. Participants use the simulator twice a week for 12 weeks, alongside supervised exercises. Researchers will measure changes in balance, breathing strength, qu…
Sponsor: Bezmialem Vakif University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 13, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New hope for kids with arthritis: Long-Term drug study launches
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study is testing the long-term safety and effectiveness of the drug filgotinib in children and adolescents aged 8 to 17 with juvenile idiopathic arthritis. Participants must have already completed a previous filgotinib study and shown improvement. The goal is to see if the d…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: Alfasigma S.p.A. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 12, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New inhaled therapy aims to slow lung scarring in IPF
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests an inhaled version of the drug nintedanib (called AP02) in people with idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF), a disease that scars the lungs and makes breathing hard. About 160 adults aged 40 and older who are not currently on IPF treatment will take either a low o…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Avalyn Pharma Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 12, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New pill for chronic hives enters first human tests
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-stage trial tests a single oral dose of HRS-3095, a new drug for chronic spontaneous urticaria (chronic hives), in 36 healthy adults. The main goal is to check safety and how the drug moves through the body. Results will guide future studies in patients with hives.
Early phase 1 • Sponsor: Atridia Pty Ltd. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 09, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New pill for chronic hives tested in everyday clinics
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study follows 470 adults with chronic spontaneous urticaria (hives) who are starting remibrutinib, a new drug. Researchers will track how well it controls symptoms and any side effects over two years in real-world clinics. The goal is to see if remibrutinib works as well out…
Sponsor: Novartis Pharmaceuticals • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 09, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug aims to slow kidney damage in diabetes and rare diseases
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests an experimental drug called WAL0921 in 96 adults with kidney diseases that cause protein in the urine, including diabetic nephropathy and several rare conditions. Participants receive either the drug or a placebo as an IV infusion every two weeks for 14 weeks, th…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Walden Biosciences • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 05, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New study tracks xeljanz safety in kids with arthritis
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study looks at the safety and effectiveness of the drug Xeljanz in children aged 2 to 17 with active juvenile idiopathic arthritis or juvenile psoriatic arthritis. It is an observational study in Korean clinics, meaning doctors prescribe the drug as usual and researchers mon…
Sponsor: Pfizer • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 05, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New shot could tame stubborn hives when pills fail
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests an injection called JYB1904 in 180 adults with chronic spontaneous urticaria (hives and itching lasting over 6 weeks) that isn't well controlled by standard antihistamines. Participants receive either the drug or a placebo every 12 weeks for 48 weeks. The main go…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: Jemincare • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 05, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New trial aims to solve JIA treatment puzzle after first drug fails
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study is for children aged 2 to 17 with polyarticular juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA) whose first TNF inhibitor medication did not work well enough. It compares three different non-TNFi drugs (abatacept, tocilizumab, tofacitinib) against a second TNF inhibitor to see whi…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: Duke University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 05, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a smart brain implant outsmart chronic pain?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis trial tests whether a new type of deep brain stimulation (DBS) can better relieve chronic pain that hasn't responded to other treatments. Unlike traditional DBS, which delivers constant stimulation, this approach uses a device that adapts stimulation in real time based on br…
Sponsor: University of California, San Francisco • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 02, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Engineered immune cells take aim at autoimmune diseases
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-stage trial tests a new treatment called AZD0120 for adults with three autoimmune diseases: systemic sclerosis, idiopathic inflammatory myopathies, or difficult-to-treat rheumatoid arthritis. AZD0120 is made from a patient's own immune cells, which are modified in a la…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: AstraZeneca • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 30, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Engineered immune cells take aim at autoimmune diseases
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early study tests a new treatment called CD19/BCMA CAR-T for people with severe autoimmune diseases like lupus and Sjögren's syndrome that haven't improved with standard care. The treatment involves taking a patient's own immune cells, modifying them to target specific immun…
Sponsor: Liang Zou • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 29, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug targets immune overdrive in six rare diseases
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-stage trial is testing a drug called RAY121 in 144 people with one of six immune diseases, including antiphospholipid syndrome and bullous pemphigoid. The drug works by blocking a specific part of the immune system (the complement pathway) that can cause tissue damage.…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Chugai Pharmaceutical • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 24, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug aims to quiet chronic hives
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests an experimental drug called BBT001 in adults with chronic spontaneous urticaria, a condition causing frequent hives without a clear trigger. Participants receive multiple doses of BBT001 or a placebo to see if it is safe and helps control symptoms. The trial focu…
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: Bambusa Therapeutics • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 24, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Flexible spine tether could offer Motion-Saving alternative to fusion for scoliosis
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study follows about 100 children with progressive idiopathic scoliosis who undergo vertebral body tethering surgery using the Tether™ device. The goal is to track safety and how well the device keeps the spine straight over time. Participants are skeletally immature with mod…
Sponsor: LDR Médical SAS • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 23, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Engineered immune cells take aim at Hard-to-Treat muscle disease
Disease control Recruiting nowThis phase 1 trial tests a new cell therapy called ICG318 CAR-T in adults with refractory inflammatory myopathy, a condition where the immune system attacks muscles, causing weakness and inflammation. The therapy uses a patient's own immune cells, engineered to target specific ma…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: iCell Gene Therapeutics • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 22, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New hope for kids with arthritis: drug trial launches
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a drug called bimekizumab in children aged 2 to 17 with specific types of juvenile arthritis (enthesitis-related arthritis and juvenile psoriatic arthritis). The goal is to see how the drug moves through the body and if it is safe. About 40 children will take par…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: UCB Biopharma SRL • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 19, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug aimed at kidney disease shows promise in early trial
Disease control Recruiting nowThis phase 2 trial is testing a new drug, budoprutug (also known as TNT119), in 45 people with primary membranous nephropathy, a kidney disease that can lead to kidney failure. The study aims to see if the drug is safe and can help patients achieve remission. Participants receive…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Climb Bio, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 18, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New inhaled drug aims to treat lung scarring with fewer side effects
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-stage trial tests a single dose of an inhaled drug called RJ026 in 42 healthy volunteers and 42 people with interstitial lung disease (ILD). The goal is to see how much drug reaches the lungs and blood, and whether it is safe. Researchers hope that inhaling the drug wi…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Ruijin Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 17, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could adding pilates to schroth exercises boost lung and muscle function in teens with scoliosis?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study investigates whether adding Pilates-based exercises to standard Schroth training improves lung capacity, trunk muscle strength, posture, and quality of life in adolescents with idiopathic scoliosis. Participants, aged 10-18 with a spinal curve between 10 and 45 degrees…
Sponsor: Ankara Yildirim Beyazıt University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 16, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Simple cord milking procedure could save preterm Infants' lives
Disease control Recruiting nowThis trial compares two ways of managing the umbilical cord right after birth in preterm infants (30-34 weeks) who are not vigorous. One method, umbilical cord milking, involves pushing blood from the cord toward the baby before clamping. The other is early cord clamping. The stu…
Sponsor: Nemours Children's Clinic • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 15, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could shorter drug pauses before shoulder surgery reduce flares without raising infection risk?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study looks at whether people with rheumatic diseases (like rheumatoid arthritis or lupus) can safely stop their immunosuppressant medications for a shorter time before elective shoulder replacement surgery. The goal is to see if this approach lowers the chance of disease fl…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: NYU Langone Health • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 11, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Bionic ear for balance? new implant aims to steady wobbly patients
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study is testing an experimental device called a vestibular implant, which is surgically placed behind the ear to stimulate the balance nerve. The goal is to see if it can improve walking and balance in adults with long-term dizziness that hasn't improved with other treatmen…
Sponsor: Cochlear • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 09, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New hope for older adults with rare blood disorder: safer transplant regimen under study
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a new combination of drugs (busulfan, fludarabine, cyclophosphamide, and r-ATG) as preparation for a stem cell transplant in people aged 40-60 with severe aplastic anemia. The goal is to see if this regimen helps the transplant succeed with fewer failures. The st…
Sponsor: Peking University People's Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 08, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New study tests bleeding drug for Kids' spine surgery
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests if tranexamic acid (TXA), a drug that reduces bleeding, is safe and effective for children aged 10-18 having surgery for idiopathic scoliosis. Participants are randomly assigned to one of two TXA dosing regimens or a placebo. The main goal is to measure total blo…
Sponsor: Poznan University of Medical Sciences • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 03, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New mRNA injection aims to tame autoimmune diseases
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-phase trial is testing a new drug called MTS109, made with mRNA technology, for people with moderate to severe autoimmune diseases like lupus and scleroderma. Fifteen participants will receive several injections over a month to see if it is safe and tolerable. The goal…
Early phase 1 • Sponsor: Shanghai Changzheng Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 02, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Immune cell therapy takes on kidney disease
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-phase trial tests a new treatment called KN5501, which uses specially engineered immune cells (CAR NK cells) to target and destroy harmful B cells in people with relapsed or refractory immune nephropathy, a kidney disease caused by the immune system attacking the kidne…
Early phase 1 • Sponsor: Changhai Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 28, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Iron pills before scoliosis surgery may cut transfusions and boost recovery
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether giving iron supplements to teens with iron deficiency before scoliosis surgery can reduce the need for blood transfusions and improve thinking and physical recovery afterward. About 275 participants aged 10-26 will receive either iron pills or a placebo f…
Sponsor: Columbia University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 28, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New gel could outperform standard therapy for kidney disease
Disease control Recruiting nowThis Phase 3 trial is testing a new gel called SNP-ACTH (1-39) against the standard drug rituximab in 148 adults with primary membranous nephropathy, a rare kidney condition. The goal is to see if the gel can better reduce protein in the urine and protect kidney function over 24 …
Phase 3 • Sponsor: Cerium Pharmaceuticals, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:03 UTC
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New drug trial aims to tame overactive immune system in lupus patients
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-stage study tests a new drug (GSK5926371) in people with lupus and similar autoimmune diseases. The drug is designed to target and calm specific immune cells that attack the body. The main goal is to check if the drug is safe and how the body handles it, with 54 adults…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: GlaxoSmithKline • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:02 UTC
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Common antibiotic could tame rare calcium disorder
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether the antibiotic rifampin can safely lower high calcium levels in the blood and urine of people with a rare genetic mutation in the CYP24A1 gene. The condition can cause kidney stones and other problems. Sixty participants aged 6 months to 65 years will tak…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Children's Hospital of Philadelphia • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:01 UTC
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New drug aims to slow kidney damage in rare disease
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests an experimental drug called ALXN1920 in 30 adults with primary membranous nephropathy, a rare kidney disease that can lead to kidney failure. Participants are at high risk for their disease getting worse. The study compares the drug to a placebo to see if it redu…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Alexion Pharmaceuticals, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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New pill could ease juvenile arthritis in kids
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a daily pill called filgotinib in children aged 8 to 17 with a type of arthritis that affects multiple joints. The goal is to see if the drug is safe and helps control the disease over 18 weeks. About 65 participants will take the drug and be monitored for side e…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: Alfasigma S.p.A. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:07 UTC
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New study tracks ilaris use in rare inflammatory diseases across europe
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study looks at how patients with Familial Mediterranean Fever (FMF) and Still's disease (including systemic juvenile idiopathic arthritis and adult-onset Still's disease) use the drug canakinumab (Ilaris) over the long term. Researchers will track 160 patients across Europe …
Sponsor: Novartis Pharmaceuticals • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:04 UTC
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New hope for rare lung disease: JAK inhibitors vs standard care
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether JAK inhibitors work better than calcineurin inhibitors as the first treatment for lung scarring in people with antisynthetase syndrome. About 80 adults with active lung disease will be followed for 12 months to see which drug improves breathing and surviv…
Sponsor: China-Japan Friendship Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:01 UTC
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New hope for rare muscle disease: baricitinib trial aims to cut steroid use
Disease control Recruiting nowThis Phase 3 trial tests whether baricitinib, a JAK inhibitor pill, can improve symptoms of dermatomyositis (a rare autoimmune disease causing muscle weakness and skin rashes) while allowing patients to stop steroids. 62 adults with active disease will receive baricitinib or a pl…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: Assistance Publique - Hôpitaux de Paris • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:01 UTC
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Smart brace could keep Kids' spines straight without surgery
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a new type of scoliosis brace called RESILIENT, which is flexible, adjustable, and has built-in sensors to track how long and how tightly it's worn. Researchers want to see if it can stop spinal curves from getting worse in 30 children aged 9-16 with mild to mode…
Sponsor: Thinks Works, PBC • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:01 UTC
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New pill shows promise for rare blood cancers in early trial
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a new daily pill called JBI-802 in people with certain blood cancers (myeloproliferative neoplasms and MDS/MPN) who have too many platelets. The trial has two phases: first, finding a safe dose in about 30 adults, then checking if it works. Participants take the …
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: Jubilant Therapeutics Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:00 UTC
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Spine implant safety under review in 200 scoliosis patients
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study follows 200 scoliosis patients who have received the Ennovate Complex implant to see how safe and effective it is over time. Researchers will track changes in pain and quality of life using standard questionnaires. The goal is to confirm the device works well in real-w…
Sponsor: Aesculap AG • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:00 UTC
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Weekly shot aims to tame rare muscle diseases
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests anifrolumab, a weekly injection, for adults with moderate to severe polymyositis or dermatomyositis—rare diseases that cause muscle weakness and inflammation. About 240 participants will receive either anifrolumab or a placebo added to their usual care for 52 wee…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: AstraZeneca • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:39 UTC
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New hope for kids with rare arthritis: drug dose study underway
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study is for children and teens aged 1 to 17 with systemic juvenile idiopathic arthritis (sJIA), a condition that causes joint swelling and fever. Researchers are testing different doses of the drug sarilumab to find the best amount that works and is safe. The study involves…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Sanofi • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:36 UTC
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Can a traditional chinese herb pill help Lung-Heart patients breathe easier?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether adding Qishen Yiqi Dropping Pills, a Chinese herbal medicine, to standard therapy can improve exercise ability and quality of life in 120 adults with severe pulmonary hypertension. Participants will be randomly assigned to receive either the herbal pills …
Sponsor: Guangdong Provincial People's Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:36 UTC
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Bright light in the morning may slow spine curves in kids
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether using a bright blue light device for 15-30 minutes each morning can slow the progression of idiopathic scoliosis in children aged 10-15 who are night owls. The trial will enroll 120 participants and follow them for 6 months, measuring spine curve changes …
Sponsor: Second Affiliated Hospital of Wenzhou Medical University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:35 UTC
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Real-world check: does ilaris work safely for rare fever diseases?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study watches children and adults who are already taking or about to start Ilaris for hereditary periodic fever syndromes or systemic juvenile idiopathic arthritis. Researchers will track side effects and how well the drug controls symptoms over 16 weeks. No new medicine is …
Sponsor: Novartis Pharmaceuticals • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:35 UTC
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Engineered immune cells aim to tame autoimmune diseases
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a new treatment called QT-219CX, which uses specially engineered immune cells (CAR-T cells) to target and calm the overactive immune system in people with autoimmune diseases like lupus, kidney disease, and scleroderma. The treatment is given as a one-time infusi…
Early phase 1 • Sponsor: The Children's Hospital of Zhejiang University School of Medicine • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:33 UTC
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New drug BC006 aims to slow lung scarring in IPF patients
Disease control Recruiting nowThis Phase II study tests a drug called BC006 in 96 adults with idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF), a disease that causes lung scarring and breathing difficulty. The trial first checks safety in a small group, then randomly assigns patients to receive BC006 or a placebo every tw…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Dragonboat Biopharmaceutical Company Limited • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:33 UTC
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New drug remibrutinib tested for chronic hives relief in Real-World study
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tracks 350 people with chronic spontaneous urticaria (hives) who are starting remibrutinib, a new drug. Researchers will survey patients and their doctors to see how well the drug controls symptoms and how satisfied patients are. The goal is to understand real-world ef…
Sponsor: Novartis Pharmaceuticals • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:32 UTC
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Old drug, new hope: could filgotinib tame rare immune diseases?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis phase 2 trial is testing whether filgotinib, a drug already used for arthritis, can help people with three rare immune diseases: Behçet's disease, myositis, and IgG4-related disease. The goal is to see if it can control disease activity and reduce the need for long-term ster…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: UMC Utrecht • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:31 UTC
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Experimental cell therapy takes aim at Hard-to-Treat autoimmune diseases
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-phase trial is testing a new cell therapy called QH103 for people with severe autoimmune diseases like multiple sclerosis and myasthenia gravis that haven't responded to standard treatments. The therapy uses specially engineered immune cells to target and attack the fa…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Tongji Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:31 UTC
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Could a simple pill stop lungs from scarring? new trial launches
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether the drug senicapoc can prevent lung scarring from getting worse in people with progressive fibrotic interstitial lung disease (ILD) or idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF). About 140 adults will take either senicapoc or a placebo daily for 26 weeks, and do…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Vejle Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:30 UTC
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CAR t therapy takes on lupus, MS, and more in first human safety trial
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-stage study tests a new treatment called HBI0101 CAR T for people with severe autoimmune diseases like lupus, multiple sclerosis, and rheumatoid arthritis that haven't improved with standard treatments. The main goal is to find a safe dose and check for side effects in…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Polina Stepensky • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:29 UTC
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New kidney drug B007 takes on cyclosporine in major trial
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a new drug, B007, against the standard treatment cyclosporine for people with primary membranous nephropathy, a kidney disease that causes protein leakage. About 216 adults with confirmed disease and adequate kidney function will be randomly assigned to receive e…
Phase 2/3 • Sponsor: Shanghai Jiaolian Drug Research and Development Co., Ltd • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:29 UTC
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New shot aims to calm immune attack on kidneys
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-stage trial is testing a new drug called B007, given as a shot under the skin, for people with primary membranous nephropathy — a kidney disease where the immune system attacks the kidneys. The study will include 52 adults and will focus on safety, how the drug moves t…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Shanghai Jiaolian Drug Research and Development Co., Ltd • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:26 UTC
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Experimental CAR-T therapy takes on lupus and arthritis
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a new treatment called anti-CD19/BCMA universal CAR-T cells for people with severe autoimmune diseases like rheumatoid arthritis, lupus, and scleroderma. The therapy aims to reset the immune system by targeting and removing faulty B cells. About 72 adults will re…
Sponsor: The First Affiliated Hospital with Nanjing Medical University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:25 UTC
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Cord stem cells aim to tame muscle disease and cut steroid use
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether stem cells from umbilical cord lining can safely reduce symptoms of dermatomyositis and polymyositis, two autoimmune diseases that cause muscle weakness and inflammation. About 40 adults will receive three doses of stem cells or a placebo, then switch. Re…
Phase 2/3 • Sponsor: Restem, LLC. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:25 UTC
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New stem cell protocol offers hope for older adults with aplastic anemia
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a stem cell transplant method for adults aged 40 to 60 with severe aplastic anemia that has not improved or has returned after standard drug therapy. The approach uses a special drug after transplant to lower the risk of graft-versus-host disease, a common and se…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Assistance Publique - Hôpitaux de Paris • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:24 UTC
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New daily pill HEC585 aims to slow lung scarring in IPF
Disease control Recruiting nowThis Phase 3 trial tests a new drug called HEC585, taken once daily, to see if it can slow lung function decline in people with idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF), a serious lung-scarring disease. About 472 adults aged 40 to 80 will be randomly assigned to receive HEC585, a plac…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: Sunshine Lake Pharma Co., Ltd. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:23 UTC
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New drug ICP-332 aims to soothe stubborn hives when antihistamines fail
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests an experimental pill called ICP-332 in 344 adults with moderate to severe chronic spontaneous urticaria (hives) that antihistamines can't control. Participants will take the drug or a placebo for 12 or 24 weeks. The main goal is to see if the drug reduces itching…
Phase 2/3 • Sponsor: Beijing InnoCare Pharma Tech Co., Ltd. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:23 UTC
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Could a single infusion of supercharged immune cells tame incurable autoimmune diseases?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early study is testing a new treatment called CD19 CAR-T therapy for people with severe autoimmune diseases like lupus and scleroderma that haven't improved with standard medications. The therapy involves taking a patient's own immune cells, reprogramming them to target and …
Sponsor: LiangZou • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:23 UTC
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New pill for chronic hives tested in thousands of patients
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study follows about 3,280 adults with chronic spontaneous urticaria (CSU) to see how well remibrutinib controls their hives in everyday medical practice. Participants either continue standard antihistamines or switch to remibrutinib, and researchers track symptom control and…
Sponsor: Novartis Pharmaceuticals • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:07 UTC
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New sleep disorder drug ORX750 tested for Long-Term safety
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study is a long-term follow-up for people with narcolepsy or idiopathic hypersomnia who previously took the experimental drug ORX750. Researchers want to see if the drug remains safe and effective over time. About 90 participants will take ORX750 orally and be monitored for …
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Centessa Pharmaceuticals (UK) Limited • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:07 UTC
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New hope for chronic hives? experimental drug lesigercept enters Mid-Stage trial
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a new drug called lesigercept in 150 adults with chronic spontaneous urticaria (hives lasting 6+ months) that aren't controlled by standard antihistamines. Participants receive either lesigercept or a placebo injection. The main goal is to see if lesigercept redu…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Yuhan Corporation • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:07 UTC
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Could a heart drug help kidney patients? new trial tests finerenone for membranous nephropathy
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether adding finerenone to standard blood pressure medications can lower protein in the urine of people with primary membranous nephropathy, a kidney condition that can lead to kidney failure. About 116 adults will be randomly assigned to receive either fineren…
Phase 4 • Sponsor: First Affiliated Hospital, Sun Yat-Sen University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:06 UTC
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New arthritis drug for kids shows promise in early trial
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study is testing a drug called olokizumab in children aged 2 to 18 with active juvenile idiopathic arthritis. The drug is given as a shot under the skin every 4 weeks. Researchers want to see how the drug moves through the body, if it helps control arthritis symptoms, and if…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: R-Pharm International, LLC • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:05 UTC
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Engineered immune cells take on lupus and other autoimmune diseases
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-phase trial is testing a new type of cell therapy called QT-219C, which uses donor-derived CAR-T cells to target and destroy faulty immune cells in people with severe autoimmune diseases like lupus, nephrotic syndrome, and vasculitis. The study will enroll 15 participa…
Early phase 1 • Sponsor: The Children's Hospital of Zhejiang University School of Medicine • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:03 UTC
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Double stem cell transplant could be Game-Changer for rare blood disorder
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether adding umbilical cord blood to a half-matched stem cell transplant can help people with aplastic anemia, a serious condition where the bone marrow stops making enough blood cells. About 224 participants aged 14 and older will receive either the combined t…
Sponsor: The First Affiliated Hospital of Soochow University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:01 UTC
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Engineered immune cells aim to tame childhood arthritis and lupus
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-phase trial is testing a new treatment called KN5601, which uses a patient's own immune cells (NK cells) that have been engineered to target and destroy harmful B cells. The goal is to see if it is safe and can help children aged 5 and older with rheumatic diseases lik…
Early phase 1 • Sponsor: The Children's Hospital of Zhejiang University School of Medicine • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:00 UTC
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Can newer blood thinners beat aspirin for clot prevention in blood cancer patients?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis phase 3 trial is testing whether direct oral anticoagulants (DOACs) like apixaban or rivaroxaban are better than low-dose aspirin at preventing blood clots in people with JAK2V617F-positive myeloproliferative neoplasms (blood cancers). The study plans to enroll 1308 high-ris…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: University Hospital, Brest • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:04 UTC
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Could a common immune treatment save lives during sudden lung scarring attacks?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether adding intravenous immunoglobulin (IVIG) to standard care helps people hospitalized with a sudden, severe worsening of idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF). About 196 adults with IPF who are having an acute exacerbation will receive either usual treatment …
Phase 3 • Sponsor: Argyrios Tzouvelekis • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:02 UTC
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Ancient remedies take on early puberty: can herbs and needles slow it down?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether a combination of Chinese herbs (Ziyin-Xiehuo granules) and tiny acupuncture needles placed under the skin can help girls with idiopathic precocious puberty. The 170 participants will receive either the herbs plus acupuncture or a placebo. Researchers will…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: Children's Hospital of Fudan University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:01 UTC
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Quercetin: a new hope for lung fibrosis?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether quercetin, a natural compound found in many fruits and vegetables, can slow lung scarring and improve breathing in people with pulmonary fibrosis. Half of the 100 participants will take quercetin pills daily for 24 weeks, while the other half receive stan…
Sponsor: Katerina M. Antoniou • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:01 UTC
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New hope for lung scarring: TDI01 drug trial begins
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a new drug called TDI01 for people with idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF), a disease that scars the lungs and makes breathing hard. About 508 adults in China will receive either TDI01 or a placebo to see if the drug helps slow lung function decline over 24 to 5…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: Beijing Tide Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:00 UTC
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Balance-Restoring implant shows promise for dizziness sufferers
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study follows 15 adults (ages 22–90) with severe, long-term balance disorders caused by inner ear damage. Participants have already received a vestibular implant, a device that electrically stimulates the balance nerve to help restore steadiness and clear vision during movem…
Sponsor: Johns Hopkins University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:00 UTC
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New pill aims to plug kidney leaks in rare disease
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests an experimental drug called AP1189 in people with a rare kidney condition called idiopathic membranous nephropathy, which causes severe protein leakage in urine. The trial includes 23 adults who are already on standard blood pressure medications. Participants wil…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: SynAct Pharma Aps • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:11 UTC
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Immune reset: CAR-T cells take on lupus and more
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-phase trial is testing a personalized cell therapy called CAR-T, designed to target and destroy faulty immune cells in people with active autoimmune diseases like lupus, scleroderma, and Sjogren's syndrome. Up to 20 participants will receive the treatment after a short…
Early phase 1 • Sponsor: Nanjing Bioheng Biotech Co., Ltd. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:11 UTC
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Can steroids save lives during IPF Flare-Ups? new trial aims to find out
Disease control Recruiting nowThis Phase 3 trial tests whether high-dose steroids (methylprednisolone and prednisone) can reduce deaths within 30 days for people hospitalized with a sudden worsening of idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF). About 110 adults with IPF and an acute exacerbation will receive either…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: Fondation Hôpital Saint-Joseph • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:09 UTC
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Biosimilar switch for asthma and hives under Real-World study
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study is observing 225 adults with severe allergic asthma or chronic hives who are already doing well on the original omalizumab drug. Their doctors have decided to switch them to a biosimilar version called Omlyclo. The main goal is to see if they stay well-controlled for 1…
Sponsor: Celltrion HealthCare France • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:07 UTC
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New stepwise therapy aims to straighten Teens' spines without surgery
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a personalized stepwise treatment for teens aged 12-16 with mild to moderate scoliosis (spine curve under 45 degrees). It compares two types of electroacupuncture and checks if a simpler screening method can replace X-rays. The goal is to improve spine curvature …
Sponsor: Hangzhou Medical College • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:07 UTC
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New drug SV001 aims to slow lung scarring in IPF patients
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a new drug, SV001, in 48 adults with idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF), a disease that causes lung scarring and makes breathing hard. The main goal is to check if SV001 is safe and how the body processes it. Participants will receive either SV001 or a placebo, …
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Shanghai Synvida Biotechnology Co.,Ltd. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:05 UTC
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New drug for chronic hives tested in everyday practice
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study follows about 500 adults with chronic spontaneous urticaria (CSU) who are either starting remibrutinib or sticking with standard antihistamines. Researchers will track how well the drug controls hives and itching over 24 months, and monitor for side effects. The goal i…
Sponsor: Novartis Pharmaceuticals • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:04 UTC
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New blood thinner may prevent clots in kidney patients
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether the blood thinner rivaroxaban can prevent dangerous blood clots in people with idiopathic membranous nephropathy, a kidney disease that raises clot risk. About 134 participants at high risk for clots but low risk for bleeding will receive either rivaroxab…
Phase 4 • Sponsor: Beijing Friendship Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:04 UTC
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New spinal implant for kids with scoliosis under Long-Term safety review
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study is tracking 140 children aged 5 to 17 with progressive scoliosis who receive the NEMOST V2 growing domino implant. The implant is designed to straighten the spine as the child grows. Researchers will monitor complications and how well the device works over 5 years afte…
Sponsor: EUROS • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:04 UTC
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Immune reset: CAR-T therapy targets lupus, MS, and more
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-phase study tests a new treatment called RD06-05, which uses a patient's own immune cells modified to target and reset the immune system in autoimmune diseases like lupus, multiple sclerosis, and vasculitis. The goal is to check safety and how well the body tolerates i…
Early phase 1 • Sponsor: Nanjing Bioheng Biotech Co., Ltd. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:01 UTC
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Could a drug calm this rare muscle and lung disease?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether tocilizumab, a drug that blocks inflammation, can improve symptoms and breathing in adults with anti-MDA5+ dermatomyositis, a rare autoimmune disease affecting muscles, skin, and lungs. About 110 participants will receive either tocilizumab or a placebo e…
Sponsor: Peking Union Medical College Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:00 UTC
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5-Year study tracks brain implant for Parkinson's and tremor
Disease control Recruiting nowThis international study is following 1,000 people who already have or are getting an Abbott deep brain stimulation (DBS) system to treat Parkinson's disease, essential tremor, or dystonia. Researchers will track how well the device controls symptoms and monitor for serious side …
Sponsor: Abbott Medical Devices • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:09 UTC
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Could a common heartburn drug be the key to slowing a deadly lung disease?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether lansoprazole, a medicine that reduces stomach acid, can slow the progression of idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF), a lung disease that causes scarring and breathing problems. About 298 adults with IPF will take either lansoprazole or a placebo twice dai…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: Norfolk and Norwich University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:06 UTC
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Milder transplant method aims to help young patients with rare blood diseases
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study is testing a less intense chemotherapy and radiation regimen before a stem cell transplant for children and young adults up to age 55 with non-cancerous blood disorders like immune deficiencies, anemias, and metabolic diseases. The goal is to see if this gentler prepar…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Paul Szabolcs • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:04 UTC
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New hope for kids with kidney disease: can dupilumab stop relapses?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests if dupilumab, a drug already used for allergies, can help children with severe nephrotic syndrome stay relapse-free longer. About 66 kids aged 6–18 will get either dupilumab or a placebo injection for 6 months, while slowly reducing their steroid dose. The goal i…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: National University Hospital, Singapore • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:02 UTC
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New study checks safety of apremilast for kids with painful mouth sores and arthritis
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study looks at the long-term safety of the drug apremilast in children aged 2 and older with Behçet's disease (causing mouth ulcers) or aged 5 and older with juvenile psoriatic arthritis. About 48 kids who finished a previous study will take apremilast for up to 52 more week…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: Amgen • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:00 UTC
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Can a simple iron shot before spine surgery cut blood transfusions in teens?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether giving intravenous iron to teens with iron deficiency before spinal fusion surgery can lower their need for blood transfusions. About 120 participants aged 10-19 will receive either IV iron or a placebo. The goal is to see if correcting iron levels improv…
Phase 2/3 • Sponsor: Columbia University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:00 UTC
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Engineered immune cells take on lupus and scleroderma
Disease control Recruiting nowThis trial tests a one-time treatment using a patient's own immune cells, engineered to target and destroy B cells, which drive autoimmune diseases like lupus, scleroderma, and myositis. 24 adults with active disease will receive the therapy after a short chemotherapy. The main g…
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: Miltenyi Biomedicine GmbH • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:52 UTC
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Could fewer shots control hives just as well? new trial aims to find out
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study looks at whether people with chronic spontaneous urticaria (long-term hives) who are well-controlled on omalizumab every 4 weeks can switch to every 6 weeks without losing control. Forty adults will be randomly assigned to continue standard dosing or extend their injec…
Phase 4 • Sponsor: Simon Francis Thomsen • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 26, 2026 19:04 UTC
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Can advanced imaging reveal hidden swallowing muscle damage in IBM?
Diagnosis Recruiting nowResearchers at Johns Hopkins University are studying whether neuromuscular ultrasound and MRI can serve as reliable markers of swallowing muscle problems in people with inclusion body myositis (IBM). The study compares imaging and clinical findings in 30 participants, including p…
Sponsor: Johns Hopkins University • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Sep 18, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Sharper CT scans may solve a lung disease diagnostic puzzle
Diagnosis Recruiting nowThis trial tests whether a newer type of CT scan, called photon-counting CT, can help doctors identify idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF) more accurately than the standard high-resolution CT scan. The study will enroll 156 adults with interstitial lung disease who need a multidi…
Sponsor: Istituto Clinico Humanitas • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Aug 29, 2026 00:00 UTC
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AI reads your back: no X-Ray needed for scoliosis?
Diagnosis Recruiting nowThis study is testing whether artificial intelligence can accurately diagnose spinal deformities like scoliosis by analyzing photos of a person's bare back. Researchers will enroll 2,500 participants with various spinal conditions and compare the AI's assessment to standard X-ray…
Sponsor: The University of Hong Kong • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:28 UTC
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New ultrasound score could revolutionize lung disease diagnosis
Diagnosis Recruiting nowThis study is testing a new ultrasound measurement called the Lung Sliding Index (LSI) to see if it can help doctors tell apart different lung diseases, such as COPD, pneumonia, and pulmonary edema. Researchers will measure LSI in 700 adults with various lung conditions and healt…
Sponsor: Assiut University • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:26 UTC
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New wearable aims to automatically track your coughs
Diagnosis Recruiting nowThis study tests a wearable device called the C-mo System that automatically detects and describes coughs. Researchers want to see if it can accurately count coughs, measure their intensity, and identify wheezing. 300 people aged 2 and older with cough-related conditions will wea…
Sponsor: Cough Monitoring Medical Solutions • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:05 UTC
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New handheld scanner could replace MRI for muscle disease monitoring
Diagnosis Recruiting nowThis study is testing a handheld device called mScan that uses a tiny, painless electrical current to measure muscle health. Researchers want to see if it can give similar results to an MRI, but faster and more conveniently. The study involves 150 adults with and without muscle d…
Sponsor: Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:03 UTC
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New scan could spot lung scarring early in fibrosis and cancer patients
Diagnosis Recruiting nowThis early-phase study is testing a new imaging agent called [68Ga]CBP8 to see if it can safely and accurately detect collagen buildup (scarring) in the lungs. Researchers will compare scans from healthy volunteers, lung cancer patients, and people with pulmonary fibrosis. The go…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Massachusetts General Hospital • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:09 UTC
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Breathing in a special gas could help doctors see lung damage without needles
Diagnosis Recruiting nowThis study tests whether inhaling a special form of xenon gas during an MRI can help doctors see and measure blood vessel changes in the lungs of people with pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH). The goal is to find a non-invasive way to diagnose different types of PAH and track…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Bastiaan Driehuys • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:07 UTC
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Could a simple blood test and PET scan replace painful bone marrow biopsies for myelofibrosis patients?
Diagnosis Recruiting nowThis study aims to develop a non-invasive method to detect and track fibrosis (scarring) in myelofibrosis, a serious blood disorder. Currently, doctors must perform a bone marrow biopsy to check fibrosis. The researchers will test whether a blood test and a special PET scan can i…
Sponsor: Azienda Ospedaliero-Universitaria di Parma • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:06 UTC
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New PET tracer could spot deadly lung disease years earlier
Diagnosis Recruiting nowThis early-phase study tests whether a special PET scan tracer, 18F-fluoroglutamine, can detect pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH) earlier and more accurately. PAH is a serious disease of the lung's blood vessels that often goes undiagnosed for years. The study will scan 71 ad…
Early phase 1 • Sponsor: Stephen Y. Chan • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:13 UTC
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Can computers accurately measure lung scarring? new study aims to find out
Diagnosis Recruiting nowThis study looks at whether automated software can consistently measure the amount of lung scarring (interstitial lung disease) on chest CT scans. Researchers will scan 150 adults with known lung scarring twice in a row to see if the measurements match. The goal is to improve the…
Sponsor: Assistance Publique - Hôpitaux de Paris • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:08 UTC
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AI reads faces to diagnose fibromyalgia pain
Diagnosis Recruiting nowThis pilot study tests whether artificial intelligence can recognize pain by analyzing facial expressions in people with fibromyalgia. Researchers will compare 61 fibromyalgia patients with 61 healthy volunteers. They will also check saliva samples for biological markers of pain.…
Sponsor: Faculdade de Ciências Médicas de Minas Gerais • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:57 UTC
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Blood test may unlock mystery of Similar-Looking diseases
Diagnosis Recruiting nowThis study is looking for a better way to diagnose three serious conditions that can look alike: Still's disease, sepsis, and macrophage activation syndrome. Researchers will measure a specific form of a blood protein called glycosylated ferritin in 60 people suspected of having …
Sponsor: Brugmann University Hospital • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:54 UTC
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Blood test may spot kidney disease relapse
Diagnosis Recruiting nowThis study looks at whether measuring certain antibodies in the blood can help diagnose and monitor idiopathic nephrotic syndrome, a kidney condition that causes swelling and protein loss. Researchers will test blood samples from 100 adults with different forms of the disease and…
Sponsor: Mario Negri Institute for Pharmacological Research • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 26, 2026 13:46 UTC
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Shingles vaccine put to the test in frail patients
Prevention Recruiting nowThis study looks at how well the shingles vaccine works in people with weakened immune systems, such as those with cancer or autoimmune diseases. Researchers will measure immune responses and track side effects in 300 adults. The goal is to see if the vaccine can effectively prev…
Sponsor: Fondazione IRCCS Policlinico San Matteo di Pavia • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:11 UTC
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Can a Therapist's hands ease fibromyalgia pain?
Symptom relief Recruiting nowResearchers are testing whether Reiki therapy reduces pain and the overall impact of fibromyalgia in women. Eighty-four women with a confirmed diagnosis will receive either real Reiki or a sham session with no hand placement, once a week for four weeks. The trial measures pain in…
Sponsor: Federal University of the Valleys of Jequitinhonha and Mucuri • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Sep 21, 2026 13:01 UTC
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New hives drug shows promise in early trial
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests a new medication called ARS-2 for people with chronic spontaneous urticaria (long-term hives). It aims to see if ARS-2 can quickly reduce itching and hives during flare-ups. The trial involves 42 adults who will receive either ARS-2 or a placebo during separate f…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: ARS Pharmaceuticals, Inc. • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Sep 18, 2026 00:00 UTC
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A simple breathing pattern may ease fibromyalgia symptoms — a trial puts it to the test
Symptom relief Recruiting nowFibromyalgia causes widespread pain, sleep problems, and fatigue. This trial tests whether a structured breathing technique called box breathing — inhaling, holding, exhaling, and pausing for 4 seconds each — can improve sleep quality, pain, and comfort. Sixty adults with fibromy…
Sponsor: Artvin Coruh University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Sep 18, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New shot aims to ease depression and anxiety in cancer and chronic disease patients
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests whether a single injection of RE104 can reduce symptoms of depression or mixed depression and anxiety in people with adjustment disorder caused by a serious medical illness like cancer, ALS, multiple sclerosis, Parkinson's disease, or idiopathic pulmonary fibrosi…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Reunion Neuroscience Inc • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Sep 17, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Ancient herbal mix put to the test against fibromyalgia pain
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis trial tests whether Yangyin Roujin Formula, a Chinese herbal blend, can reduce pain and improve quality of life in people with fibromyalgia. Sixty adults with fibromyalgia will receive either the herbal formula or a placebo for 12 weeks. Researchers will also collect blood, …
Sponsor: Juan Jiao • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Sep 16, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Zapping the vagus nerve: a new hope for fibromyalgia pain?
Symptom relief Recruiting nowResearchers at Massachusetts General Hospital are testing whether non-invasive vagus nerve stimulation can reduce pain and related symptoms in people with fibromyalgia. The study enrolls 60 adults aged 18 to 80 who have had fibromyalgia for at least three months and report modera…
Sponsor: Massachusetts General Hospital • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Sep 16, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could a painkiller stop the cough that Won't quit in lung fibrosis?
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests whether an extended-release form of nalbuphine, a pain medication, can safely reduce chronic coughing in people with idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF), a lung scarring disease. About 306 adults with IPF and a cough lasting at least 8 weeks will receive either t…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: Trevi Therapeutics • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Sep 16, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New hope for chronic sleepiness: phase 3 drug trial launches
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests an experimental drug called HBS-301 to see if it can reduce symptoms of idiopathic hypersomnia, a condition causing severe daytime sleepiness, trouble waking up, and fatigue. About 248 adults with moderate to very severe symptoms will receive either the drug or a…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: Harmony Biosciences Management, Inc. • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Sep 16, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New pill could tame stubborn hives
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis early-stage trial tested an experimental oral drug called BGB-16673 in 34 adults with chronic spontaneous urticaria (CSU), a condition causing persistent hives and itching. The study was double-blind and placebo-controlled, meaning neither patients nor doctors knew who got t…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: BeOne Medicines • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Sep 11, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New fibromyalgia drug AXS-14 enters final testing phase
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis Phase 3 study tests whether AXS-14 (esreboxetine) can help manage fibromyalgia symptoms like pain and fatigue. About 620 adults with fibromyalgia will take the drug or a placebo daily. The study uses a 'randomized withdrawal' design to see how long the drug's effects last.
Phase 3 • Sponsor: Axsome Therapeutics, Inc. • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Sep 06, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New combo therapy aims to ease fibromyalgia pain
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study compares taking pregabalin alone versus pregabalin plus venlafaxine for fibromyalgia, a condition causing widespread pain and fatigue. Researchers want to see if the combination provides better pain relief without more side effects. The study will enroll 750 adults wit…
Sponsor: Beijing Tiantan Hospital • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Sep 04, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could an electric suit ease muscle spasms and pain?
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study is testing a full-body suit that delivers mild electrical pulses to muscles. The goal is to see if it safely reduces spasticity, overactive reflexes, and pain in people with neurological conditions like multiple sclerosis or fibromyalgia. Fifteen adults will try both t…
Sponsor: Shirley Ryan AbilityLab • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Aug 30, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Smaller incision, same relief? new trial tests less invasive POEM for achalasia
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study compares a shorter muscle cut (4-5 cm) during a procedure called POEM to the standard longer cut (8-10 cm) for people with certain swallowing disorders. The goal is to see if the shorter cut works just as well at relieving symptoms like trouble swallowing and chest pai…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: Northwestern University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Aug 30, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could MDMA help ease fibromyalgia pain? early trial launches
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis early-phase study tests whether MDMA-assisted therapy can reduce pain in 20 adults with fibromyalgia. Participants receive MDMA combined with psychotherapy and undergo brain scans to see how the drug affects pain and the bond between patient and therapist. The goal is to und…
Early phase 1 • Sponsor: Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Aug 28, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could a sweet drink before surgery speed up recovery?
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis pilot study tests whether giving teenagers a carbohydrate drink before scoliosis surgery helps them recover faster and feel better. Participants will be randomly assigned to either receive the drink or follow standard fasting rules. The study looks at whether the drink impro…
Sponsor: University of Malaya • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Aug 22, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Brain zaps for fibromyalgia: small study hopes to find pain relief
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study will test a treatment called rTMS, which uses magnetic pulses to stimulate parts of the brain, in 20 women with fibromyalgia. The goal is to see if stimulating the motor cortex changes brain activity and reduces pain. Researchers will use MRI scans to compare effects o…
Sponsor: University of Rochester • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Aug 22, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New dosing options for xywav could help fight daytime sleepiness
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis Phase 3 study tests whether expanded dosing regimens of Xywav can safely reduce excessive daytime sleepiness in adults with narcolepsy or idiopathic hypersomnia. About 108 participants will receive either Xywav or a placebo in a randomized withdrawal design. The main goal is…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: Jazz Pharmaceuticals • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Aug 21, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New pill shows promise for stubborn hives in Head-to-Head trial
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests a new daily pill (remibrutinib) against a standard injected drug (dupilumab) for adults with chronic hives that antihistamines can't control. About 400 participants will take either the pill or get the shot for 4 weeks to see which works faster. The goal is to re…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: Novartis Pharmaceuticals • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Aug 21, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New pill shows promise for keeping people with narcolepsy awake longer
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study is testing the long-term safety and how well ALKS 2680 works over time in people with narcolepsy type 1, type 2, or idiopathic hypersomnia. Participants take a once-daily tablet at different doses. The goal is to see if the drug remains safe and effective for staying a…
Phase 2/3 • Sponsor: Alkermes, Inc. • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Aug 09, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Grape drink shows promise for fibromyalgia pain relief
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study looks at whether a traditional fermented grape drink called hardaliye can reduce pain and inflammation in women with fibromyalgia. About 45 women aged 20-40 will be split into three groups: one gets a personalized diet plus the drink, one gets only the diet, and one ge…
Sponsor: Hacettepe University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Aug 02, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Mediterranean diet may ease arthritis in kids
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study looks at whether a Mediterranean-style diet can improve arthritis symptoms in children by changing the bacteria in their gut. Fifty-four children aged 8-18 with juvenile idiopathic arthritis will follow the diet for 8 weeks, with an option to continue for 4 more weeks.…
Sponsor: The Hospital for Sick Children • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jul 31, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Ancient herbal remedy put to the test for fibromyalgia sufferers
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests whether a traditional Chinese herbal formula called Yishen Shujin Decoction can reduce pain and improve quality of life in people with fibromyalgia. One hundred adults with fibromyalgia will receive either the herbal formula or a placebo for 12 weeks, and researc…
Sponsor: Juan Jiao • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jul 30, 2026 00:00 UTC
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A smartphone app may ease fibromyalgia — a 360-person trial investigates
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis trial tests whether a smartphone app called STANZA, which delivers a type of talk therapy known as acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT), can improve daily function and well-being in people with fibromyalgia. Researchers will compare three groups: those using the app plus …
Sponsor: Fundació Sant Joan de Déu • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jul 25, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could a Head-Zap device ease fibromyalgia pain at home?
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests whether a high-dose version of a gentle brain-stimulation device (tDCS) can reduce pain and other symptoms in 250 people with fibromyalgia. Participants will use the device at home, either on the motor cortex or the prefrontal cortex, and researchers will compare…
Sponsor: Ionclinics & Deionic SL • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jul 17, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New app aims to ease grief and prevent suicide after losing a baby
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests a mobile app called Along With Me to see if it can reduce post-traumatic stress and suicidal thoughts in parents who have recently lost a pregnancy or infant. About 300 participants will either use the app, use the app with support from a peer guide, or receive s…
Sponsor: Oregon Research Behavioral Intervention Strategies, Inc. • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jul 17, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Beetroot juice may boost exercise in lung scarring disease
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study investigates whether drinking nitrate-rich beetroot juice twice a day for three days can improve exercise capacity in people with idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF), a lung scarring disease that limits activity. Researchers will compare the juice to a placebo in a sma…
Sponsor: University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jul 08, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Mindful breathing may retrain the brain to turn down pain
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests whether a short breathing and attention training (BAT) session can improve how the brain handles pain in people with fibromyalgia and in healthy volunteers. Participants will rate painful and non-painful sensations before and after BAT or a control breathing exer…
Sponsor: University of Florida • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jul 08, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could a simple ear device ease fibromyalgia pain and fatigue?
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests whether a non-invasive device that stimulates a nerve in the ear can help people with fibromyalgia. Participants use the device for 30 minutes daily over four weeks. The goal is to see if it reduces pain, fatigue, and other symptoms by calming the body's stress r…
Sponsor: University of Roma La Sapienza • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jul 04, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Brain zaps aim to silence phantom tooth pain
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests whether directional deep brain stimulation (DBS) can reduce pain in people with neuropathic dental pain (phantom tooth pain). Five adults who have not responded to standard treatments will receive DBS and try different stimulation settings. The goal is to find wh…
Sponsor: University of British Columbia • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 28, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New pill aims to fight excessive daytime sleepiness
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests a new drug called ALKS 2680 to see if it can safely reduce daytime sleepiness in people with idiopathic hypersomnia, a condition causing excessive sleepiness without clear cause. About 126 participants will receive either the drug or a placebo daily for 8 weeks. …
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Alkermes, Inc. • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:03 UTC
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Could specially treated water ease fibromyalgia pain?
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study investigates whether drinking plasma-activated water—water treated with light and nano gold particles to create smaller water clusters—can safely improve symptoms in people with fibromyalgia, a condition causing widespread pain. Researchers will measure changes in bloo…
Sponsor: Taipei Medical University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:01 UTC
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New study tests best shot for stubborn neck pain
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests three types of injections for people with chronic neck and shoulder muscle pain caused by trigger points. It compares platelet-rich plasma (PRP), a mix of PRP and steroid, and steroid alone to see which works best. 150 adults aged 18-65 with a single active trigg…
Phase 4 • Sponsor: University of Kyrenia • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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Massage or nerve stimulation: which eases fibromyalgia pain?
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests two non-invasive treatments—connective tissue massage and vagus nerve stimulation—alone or together, in 66 women with fibromyalgia. The goal is to see if these methods improve pain, sleep, fatigue, and quality of life. Participants will be randomly assigned to on…
Sponsor: Ankara Yildirim Beyazıt University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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Mud baths before exercise: a new hope for scoliosis pain?
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests whether applying natural medicinal mud (peloidotherapy) before specialized scoliosis exercises can reduce pain and improve quality of life in young adults aged 20-40 with mild to moderate scoliosis. Researchers will compare standard exercise alone to exercise plu…
Sponsor: Gaziosmanpasa Research and Education Hospital • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:07 UTC
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New hope for fibromyalgia? brain zaps may ease pain and depression
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests whether a non-invasive brain stimulation technique called rTMS can reduce pain and depression in people with fibromyalgia. About 36 adults with chronic pain, some also depressed, will receive either real or sham (fake) rTMS to two brain areas. Researchers will tr…
Sponsor: Hospital Ambroise Paré Paris • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:07 UTC
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Could a simple ear rinse ease fibromyalgia pain?
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests whether a non-invasive procedure called vestibulocortical stimulation (VCS) can reduce pain and improve quality of life in people with fibromyalgia. VCS involves gently irrigating the ear canal with temperate water using a plastic syringe. The trial will compare …
Sponsor: Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:04 UTC
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Bright light at breakfast may fight fibromyalgia fatigue and pain
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests whether using a bright light device for one hour each morning, combined with a consistent sleep schedule, can improve symptoms of fibromyalgia—a condition causing widespread pain and fatigue. Researchers at the University of Michigan are recruiting 390 adults wit…
Sponsor: University of Michigan • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:03 UTC
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Foot massage may help fibromyalgia sufferers sleep better and hurt less
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests whether adding foot reflexology to standard physical therapy can reduce pain and improve sleep in women with fibromyalgia. Sixty women aged 18–65 will receive either standard therapy alone or standard therapy plus foot reflexology twice a week for six weeks. Rese…
Sponsor: Cairo University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:03 UTC
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Could a higher dose of allergy medicine beat hives faster?
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study compares the standard dose of cetirizine (10 mg daily) to a higher dose (40 mg daily) for treating acute hives in adults. Researchers want to see if the higher dose relieves symptoms faster and reduces the need for steroid rescue medication. Participants take the assig…
Sponsor: University of Phayao • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:01 UTC
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New 3D-Printed brace aims to make scoliosis treatment less painful for teens
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests a new 3D-printed scoliosis brace that has flexible sections to improve comfort. Five teens aged 8-18 who already wear a standard brace will try the new brace and compare how it feels during everyday tasks like sitting and putting on shoes. The goal is to see if a…
Sponsor: Baylor College of Medicine • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:00 UTC
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New study aims to ease pain and inflammation in kids after scoliosis surgery
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study looks at how giving dexamethasone (a steroid) through a shot near the spine or through an IV affects pain and inflammation in children aged 10-18 having scoliosis surgery. It also tests different strengths of local anesthetic. The goal is to find the best approach to r…
Phase 4 • Sponsor: Poznan University of Medical Sciences • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:37 UTC
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Ear device offers Drug-Free hope for veterans with fibromyalgia
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests a small, FDA-cleared device that gently stimulates nerves in the ear to reduce pain and improve daily function in 240 veterans with fibromyalgia. Half will get the real device, half a sham, and researchers will track pain levels and brain activity over 24 weeks. …
Sponsor: VA Office of Research and Development • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:36 UTC
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Beetroot juice boosts exercise in lung disease patients?
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study looks at whether drinking beetroot juice, which is high in nitrate, can help people with fibrotic interstitial lung disease exercise longer. Participants will drink either nitrate-rich or nitrate-free beetroot juice and then do a cycling test. The goal is to see if the…
Sponsor: University of British Columbia • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:34 UTC
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Magnesium: a new hope for fibromyalgia sufferers?
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests whether taking oral magnesium can reduce pain and other symptoms in people with fibromyalgia who haven't gotten better with standard treatments. About 86 adults aged 18-65 will be randomly assigned to receive magnesium or a placebo. The main goal is to see if mag…
Sponsor: Shaikh Zayed Hospital, Lahore • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:33 UTC
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Can a home exercise program help women heal after a rare heart attack?
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests whether a 12-week remote exercise program is feasible for women who have had a heart attack caused by spontaneous coronary artery dissection (SCAD). SCAD mainly affects otherwise healthy women, and standard cardiac rehab may not fit their needs. The study will me…
Sponsor: University of Leicester • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:33 UTC
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New sleep drug study aims to help people who sleep too much
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study looks at how a low-sodium version of the drug oxybate affects total sleep time in adults with idiopathic hypersomnia, a condition causing excessive sleepiness. About 30 participants will use sleep trackers and special earbuds to measure sleep. The goal is to see if the…
Phase 4 • Sponsor: Mayo Clinic • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:31 UTC
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New zoom therapy aims to ease chronic pain without drugs
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests a short behavioral treatment delivered over Zoom to help adults with fibromyalgia, lupus, chronic pelvic pain, or chronic low back pain. The goal is to reduce pain, disability, and related issues like anxiety or depression. Participants will learn strategies to m…
Sponsor: University of Michigan • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:31 UTC
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Smart brace system aims to make scoliosis treatment less of a pain for teens
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests a new system to help teenagers with scoliosis wear their corrective brace more consistently. The system uses sensors to track wear time and provides fun, interactive feedback through a home device and mobile app. Researchers want to see if this approach improves …
Sponsor: Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:30 UTC
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Can talking and art ease fibromyalgia pain?
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests a psychosomatic program for people with fibromyalgia, a condition causing widespread pain. The program combines group talks to reframe how patients think about their symptoms, plus museum therapy. Researchers aim to see if this approach reduces distress and impro…
Sponsor: University of Florence • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:29 UTC
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Could a simple injection melt away painful calcium deposits?
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests whether injecting sodium thiosulfate directly into painful calcium deposits (calcinosis) can shrink them and ease symptoms. Twenty adults with scleroderma, dermatomyositis, or mixed connective tissue disease will receive ultrasound-guided injections. The main goa…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Robyn T. Domsic, MD, MPH • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:29 UTC
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New pain plan could cut opioid use in Kids' spine surgery
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests whether a methadone-based pain control plan helps children aged 10-17 recover better after spine fusion for scoliosis. About 500 teens will be randomly assigned to receive either methadone or standard opioids during and after surgery. The goal is to see if methad…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: Senthil Sadhasivam • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:29 UTC
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Could a tiny ear zap boost exercise recovery in chronic fatigue?
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests whether a device that gently stimulates a nerve in the ear (transcutaneous vagus nerve stimulation) can help people with chronic fatigue from fibromyalgia or long COVID get more benefit from exercise. 60 adults who still feel very tired after a standard exercise …
Sponsor: Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de Saint Etienne • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:29 UTC
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Paws for relief: dog therapy tested for fibromyalgia pain
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study explores whether structured dog-assisted therapy can reduce pain, anxiety, and depression in people with fibromyalgia. Sixty adults with confirmed fibromyalgia will attend 10 sessions with a therapy dog and complete surveys on pain, mood, and daily function. Researcher…
Sponsor: University of Minho • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:28 UTC
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New pain block could cut opioid use in kids after back surgery
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests whether an erector spinae plane block (ESPB) — an injection of the anesthetic ropivacaine into back muscles — can reduce pain and the need for pain medication in children undergoing posterior spinal fusion for scoliosis. About 42 children with adolescent idiopath…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: University of California, San Francisco • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:28 UTC
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New hope for kids after spine surgery: drug may stop post-op sickness
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests whether the drug aprepitant can prevent nausea and vomiting in children and teens after scoliosis surgery. About 100 participants aged 8 to 18 will receive either aprepitant or standard care. The goal is to see if fewer kids need extra anti-nausea medicine after …
Phase 2 • Sponsor: IWK Health Centre • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:24 UTC
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Museum therapy: new hope for fibromyalgia pain?
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests whether an 8-week program of mindfulness and body awareness, held in a university museum, can reduce pain and improve quality of life for women with fibromyalgia. About 44 women will be randomly assigned to either the museum program or a control group. The goal i…
Sponsor: G. d'Annunzio University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:24 UTC
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New sleepiness drug could change lives for narcolepsy and hypersomnia patients
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests a new drug called ORX750 (cleminorexton) in 248 adults with narcolepsy type 1, type 2, or idiopathic hypersomnia—conditions that cause severe daytime sleepiness. The drug mimics a natural brain protein that helps keep people awake. The main goals are to check saf…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Centessa Pharmaceuticals (UK) Limited • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:24 UTC
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Osteopathy plus diet may ease IBS in fibromyalgia patients
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study looks at whether adding osteopathic care (a type of hands-on therapy) to a flexible low-FODMAP diet can further reduce IBS symptoms in people with fibromyalgia. About 96 adults will receive either real or sham osteopathic sessions alongside the diet. Researchers will t…
Sponsor: Universitair Ziekenhuis Brussel • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:09 UTC
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Micro-Exercise may offer big relief for fibromyalgia sufferers
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests whether very short, controlled exercise sessions (called microdoses) can help women with fibromyalgia feel better. Researchers will measure changes in muscle strength, pain, and quality of life in 36 women. The goal is to find a gentle, effective exercise plan th…
Sponsor: European University Miguel de Cervantes • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:07 UTC
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Streamlined lung care cuts patient travel time
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study aims to see if bundling all routine tests and doctor visits into one coordinated hospital trip can save time for people with interstitial lung disease. About 152 adults with the condition will either receive standard care or the new streamlined approach. The goal is to…
Sponsor: Hospital de Granollers • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:05 UTC
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Walking away arthritis pain: study tests best exercise dose
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study looks at how three different levels of physical activity—45, 90, or 150 minutes per week—affect arthritis symptoms like pain and mobility. Researchers will enroll 285 adults with arthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, gout, fibromyalgia, osteoarthritis, or lupus. Participant…
Sponsor: University of South Carolina • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:03 UTC
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Could a common diabetes drug ease fibromyalgia pain?
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests whether low-dose metformin, a common diabetes drug, can improve symptoms of fibromyalgia by reducing inflammation in the nervous system. 72 adults with fibromyalgia will take metformin or a placebo daily for 8 weeks. Researchers will measure changes in pain, fati…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: University of Utah • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:02 UTC
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Mind-Body boost: new therapy may ease scoliosis struggles in teens
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study looks at whether adding Basic Body Awareness Therapy (BBAT) to standard scoliosis exercises can improve body awareness, quality of life, and scoliosis-related outcomes in teens aged 10-17 with idiopathic scoliosis. About 40 participants will be randomly assigned to rec…
Sponsor: Gözde Yagci (Gür) • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:01 UTC
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Can exercise and diet tame the pain of fibromyalgia and IBS?
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study compares two different exercise programs combined with dietary advice to see which better reduces symptoms in people who have both fibromyalgia and irritable bowel syndrome. Researchers will enroll 30 adults aged 30 to 65 with moderate to severe IBS and confirmed fibro…
Sponsor: Azienda Ospedaliera Specializzata in Gastroenterologia Saverio de Bellis • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:01 UTC
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Can magnetic pulses ease nerve pain and fibromyalgia?
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests a non-invasive brain stimulation technique called deep rTMS to see if it can reduce chronic pain from nerve damage or fibromyalgia. About 70 adults with daily pain will receive either real or fake (sham) treatment over 3 months. The goal is to measure pain relief…
Sponsor: Nadine ATTAL • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:00 UTC
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Melatonin may boost teen recovery after spine or bone surgery
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests whether taking melatonin, a natural sleep aid, can help teens aged 12-18 sleep better and recover faster after major musculoskeletal surgery (like scoliosis or hip surgery). About 45 teens will receive either a fast-dissolve melatonin pill or a placebo daily. The…
Sponsor: Stanford University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:03 UTC
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Sleep therapy may ease fibromyalgia pain and boost movement
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests whether a digital sleep therapy program (Sleepio) can improve quality of life and movement in 142 adults with fibromyalgia who also have trouble sleeping. Participants will use the program at home for 10 weeks and wear devices to track sleep and activity. Researc…
Sponsor: University of Oxford • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:01 UTC
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Magic mushroom compound tested for chronic pain relief
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis early-stage study tests whether psilocybin, the active ingredient in magic mushrooms, can help reduce pain, fatigue, and other symptoms in people with fibromyalgia. Researchers will enroll 30 women aged 25-65 who have had widespread pain for at least a year. The goal is to s…
Early phase 1 • Sponsor: University of Alabama at Birmingham • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:01 UTC
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Talking it out: CBT may ease anxiety for teens after scoliosis surgery
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests whether a short course of cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) can reduce anxiety and pain in teenagers recovering from scoliosis surgery. About 45 teens aged 10–19 will receive either standard care or CBT sessions (plus a mobile app) before and after their operati…
Sponsor: Montefiore Medical Center • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:09 UTC
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Talking away the pain: new therapy targets fear of facial pain
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests a type of talk therapy called Pain Reprocessing Therapy (PRT) for people with chronic face pain that has no clear physical cause. The goal is to see if changing how the brain processes pain can lower pain intensity and improve quality of life. Sixty adults will b…
Sponsor: Fondazione I.R.C.C.S. Istituto Neurologico Carlo Besta • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:04 UTC
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Could a simple mineral boost pain relief for jaw sufferers?
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study looks at whether adding magnesium sulfate to a standard lidocaine injection can better relieve pain and improve muscle function in people with myofascial pain dysfunction syndrome (chronic jaw muscle pain). About 28 adults with active trigger points will receive either…
Sponsor: Cairo University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:02 UTC
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Opioid-free anesthesia tested in teen scoliosis surgery
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study compares two types of anesthesia for teenagers having surgery to correct scoliosis (curved spine). One group gets standard opioid-based pain medicine, the other gets a non-opioid approach using dexmedetomidine. The goal is to see if opioid-free anesthesia can control p…
Phase 4 • Sponsor: Nashwa Ahmed • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:02 UTC
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Sound waves for pain relief? ultrasound device tested for fibromyalgia
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study is testing a new, noninvasive ultrasound device to see if it can reduce pain and other symptoms in people with fibromyalgia. About 50 adults with fibromyalgia will receive 6 treatment sessions over 2 weeks. Researchers will measure pain levels and symptom impact using …
Sponsor: University of Utah • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:13 UTC
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Yoga may ease back pain for teens with scoliosis
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study looks at whether adding a structured yoga program to usual care can reduce back pain and improve quality of life for teens with scoliosis. About 500 participants aged 10-20 who are not having surgery will be randomly assigned to standard care or standard care plus yoga…
Sponsor: Johns Hopkins University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:11 UTC
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Could a headset replace pills for fibromyalgia pain?
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study compares a home-use brain stimulation device (tDCS) to the drug duloxetine for treating fibromyalgia in 610 women. Participants use the device daily for 4 weeks or take duloxetine, both combined with exercise and pain education. The goal is to see if tDCS works as well…
Sponsor: Hospital de Clinicas de Porto Alegre • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:08 UTC
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Can talking about emotions ease lupus pain? new study aims to find out
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests if a type of talk therapy called Emotional Awareness and Expression Therapy (EAET) can help reduce widespread pain in people with lupus. Thirty adults with lupus and fibromyalgia or chronic pain will attend 8 weekly online sessions. Researchers will check if the …
Sponsor: University of Utah • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:07 UTC
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Could milk thistle or citrus compounds soothe fibromyalgia pain?
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests whether two natural supplements—silymarin (from milk thistle) and a hesperidin/diosmin combination (from citrus)—can reduce pain and improve quality of life in people with fibromyalgia. About 90 adults with fibromyalgia will take one of the supplements or a place…
Sponsor: Ain Shams University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:05 UTC
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Virtual reality workouts could ease fibromyalgia pain
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests whether a 6-week virtual reality exercise program can help people with fibromyalgia manage their symptoms better than standard exercise. 80 adults with fibromyalgia will be randomly assigned to either the VR exercise group or a regular exercise group. The goal is…
Sponsor: Cardenal Herrera University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:57 UTC
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New program aims to help teens with chronic pain move more and hurt less
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests a new program called PREP-Y, designed to help adolescents aged 12-17 with chronic musculoskeletal pain become more physically active and better manage their pain. The program includes four weekly virtual sessions teaching resilience skills like motivation and cop…
Sponsor: William Black • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:53 UTC
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Phlegm test could finally silence chronic cough in lung patients
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests whether analyzing a patient's phlegm can help doctors choose better treatments for chronic cough in interstitial lung disease (ILD). About 120 adults with ILD and daily cough for at least 8 weeks will be randomly assigned to either phlegm-guided treatment or stan…
Sponsor: McMaster University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:52 UTC
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Magic mushroom compound could ease fibromyalgia pain
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests whether low doses of psilocybin, the active ingredient in magic mushrooms, can reduce pain in people with fibromyalgia. Thirty-five adults will receive a placebo and two different low doses on separate days. Researchers will measure pain tolerance and self-report…
Sponsor: Maastricht University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 26, 2026 17:24 UTC
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Shiatsu therapy shows promise for kids in chronic pain
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests whether adding shiatsu—a gentle Japanese bodywork therapy—to standard medical care can improve quality of life for children aged 10 to 18 with chronic non-inflammatory pain. About 40 participants will receive one 30-minute shiatsu session per week for six weeks a…
Sponsor: Tel Aviv University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 26, 2026 14:14 UTC
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Could your environment trigger this rare muscle disease?
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study investigates whether certain environmental exposures—like infections, stress, or sun exposure—are more common in people with anti-synthetase syndrome, a rare autoimmune condition that causes muscle weakness and lung disease. Researchers will compare 580 participants, i…
Sponsor: National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences (NIEHS) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 21, 2026 13:00 UTC
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Why some days hurt more: charting Fibromyalgia's daily swings
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowFibromyalgia causes widespread pain, fatigue, and trouble with daily activities, and these symptoms can shift from day to day even when their average level stays the same. Researchers at Mardin Artuklu University are studying 150 adults with fibromyalgia to see whether daily chan…
Sponsor: Mardin Artuklu University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 19, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Patients and families build a living database of pulmonary fibrosis
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThe Pulmonary Fibrosis Foundation runs an online registry where people with pulmonary fibrosis or interstitial lung disease, their caregivers, and their family members can share information about their health and experiences. Participants enroll themselves and answer questions ov…
Sponsor: Pulmonary Fibrosis Foundation • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 19, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Massive study aims to unlock secrets of rare inflammatory diseases
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study is for people with certain autoinflammatory diseases (like NOMID, DIRA, CANDLE, SAVI, and others) and their healthy relatives. Researchers want to learn more about what causes these diseases and how they affect the body over time. Participants will have medical tests a…
Sponsor: National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 18, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Researchers launch major study to unravel mysteries of muscle disease
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study aims to learn more about myositis, a group of diseases that cause muscle inflammation and damage. Researchers will observe up to 1,200 children and adults with myositis, along with healthy volunteers, to track changes in the immune system and other health problems over…
Sponsor: National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences (NIEHS) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 18, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Bedside test may end guesswork in nerve pain treatment
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study aims to see if a quick bedside sensory test can predict which painkiller—pregabalin, duloxetine, or a placebo—works best for people with nerve pain in their feet. About 190 adults with diabetic, chemotherapy-related, or idiopathic nerve pain will try each treatment for…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: University of Rochester • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 18, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can pulmonary fibrosis patients pull hard enough for their inhalers?
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowResearchers at Shanghai Pulmonary Hospital are studying how much breathing force people with idiopathic or progressive pulmonary fibrosis can generate through inhaler devices of different resistances. Sixty participants will use a handheld tool called the In-Check DIAL G16, which…
Sponsor: Shanghai Pulmonary Hospital, Shanghai, China • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 17, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Smart bassinet under watch: can it keep High-Risk infants safe?
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study follows 1,000 caregivers and their high-risk infants who use the SNOO Smart Sleeper Bassinet at home. Researchers will track any serious injuries or deaths linked to the device to see how safe it really is. The goal is to gather real-world safety data for babies at hig…
Sponsor: Happiest Baby, Inc. • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 17, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Scientists track spondyloarthritis in families to uncover clues to severe disease
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study follows up to 2,000 people with spondyloarthritis (a group of inflammatory joint and spine conditions) and their healthy relatives. Researchers aim to identify symptoms, genetic factors, and medical tests that predict who will develop more severe forms of the disease. …
Sponsor: National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases (NIAMS) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 16, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a special suit improve balance for people with brain and nerve disorders?
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study is collecting information from 200 people with cerebral palsy, multiple sclerosis, stroke, fibromyalgia, or similar nerve disorders to see how the EXOPULSE Suit affects their balance and risk of falling over time. Participants will be followed routinely, and researcher…
Sponsor: Otto Bock Healthcare Products GmbH • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 16, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could a simple questionnaire unmask Fibromyalgia's hidden emotional toll?
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study evaluates a questionnaire called the Emotional Allodynia Questionnaire (AEQ), which measures how people with fibromyalgia react emotionally to everyday social cues. Researchers want to see if the tool can reliably identify fibromyalgia and tell it apart from other type…
Sponsor: University of Bari • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 13, 2026 00:00 UTC
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HIV pain puzzle: are natural painkillers to blame?
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at whether people with HIV have chronic pain because their bodies don't make enough natural painkillers (opioid peptides). Researchers will test pain sensitivity in 200 adults (with and without HIV) using heat, touch, and pressure. The goal is to understand the c…
Sponsor: Florida International University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 13, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Researchers launch study to unravel mysteries of rare immune disorder sHLH
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study aims to understand why some adults develop secondary hemophagocytic lymphohistiocytosis (sHLH), a serious immune condition causing fevers and organ damage. Researchers will follow 300 participants for up to 3 years, collecting blood samples and medical data to identify…
Sponsor: National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 12, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Head posture linked to fibromyalgia pain in new study
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at whether forward head posture (a common issue) is linked to worse fibromyalgia symptoms. Researchers will measure the angle of the neck in 134 adults with fibromyalgia and compare it to their symptom severity using a questionnaire. The goal is to better underst…
Sponsor: Ankara Training and Research Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 11, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can exercise be safe after a heart artery tear? new study aims to find out.
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at how people with spontaneous coronary artery dissection (SCAD) and fibromuscular dysplasia (FMD) respond to different types of exercise. Researchers will measure changes in blood pressure, breathing, and symptoms during and after exercise. The goal is to better…
Sponsor: Mayo Clinic • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 10, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could the mouth reveal clues about juvenile arthritis activity?
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis observational study looks at whether oral health and the bacteria in saliva are linked to disease activity in children with juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA). Researchers will compare children with active disease to those in remission, examining their teeth, gums, oral hyg…
Sponsor: Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 04, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Scientists launch deep dive into mysterious inflammatory diseases
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study aims to understand the causes and progression of systemic juvenile idiopathic arthritis (sJIA) and adult-onset Still's disease (AOSD) by observing up to 2,000 participants over time. Researchers will collect medical history, blood samples, and genetic data to identify …
Sponsor: National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases (NIAMS) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 03, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Rare immune disorder study harvests stem cells to unlock t cell mysteries
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study aims to collect stem cells from people with a rare condition called idiopathic CD4 lymphocytopenia (ICL) and from healthy volunteers. Participants receive two medications to move stem cells from bone marrow into the blood, where they are collected. The stem cells are t…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 02, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Scientists launch Long-Term study to unravel mysterious immune condition
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study follows 950 people with idiopathic CD4+ lymphocytopenia (ICL), a rare condition where low CD4+ white blood cells raise infection risk. Researchers will track participants for up to 10 years, collecting medical history, blood samples, and infection data. The goal is to …
Sponsor: National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 02, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Gene hunt for lung scarring disease opens to 2,000 volunteers
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study collects blood samples from 2,000 adults with pulmonary fibrosis to find genetic traits that may explain why they developed the disease and why scarring patterns differ. Participants must be 18 or older and have a confirmed diagnosis. The goal is to better understand t…
Sponsor: University of Pittsburgh • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 02, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Tailored muscle cuts for swallowing disorders: a precision medicine trial
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study observes how doctors decide the length of the muscle cut during POEM surgery for people with swallowing disorders like achalasia. Researchers will follow 200 adults for 2 years, tracking symptoms and whether retreatment is needed. The goal is to see if tailoring the su…
Sponsor: Northwestern University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 30, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New registry aims to solve mystery of sudden child deaths
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study collects medical records, circumstances, and DNA from children who died suddenly and unexpectedly between ages 11 months and 18 years. Researchers will analyze this information to find risk factors and causes, with the goal of preventing future deaths. Families of affe…
Sponsor: NYU Langone Health • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 30, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can genes predict lung function loss? new study seeks answers
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study is collecting blood and tissue samples from 500 people with idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis to find genetic and protein markers that might predict rapid lung function decline. Researchers will compare these markers with changes in symptoms over time. The goal is to bette…
Sponsor: University of Pittsburgh • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 29, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Massive registry launched to track Kids' rheumatic disease treatments
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis observational study follows up to 20,000 children and young adults with pediatric-onset rheumatic diseases, such as juvenile idiopathic arthritis. Researchers collect data on treatments, safety, and long-term outcomes to better understand these conditions. The registry does …
Sponsor: Duke University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 29, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can we untangle the overlap of lung diseases? a new study aims to find out
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis research project is looking at people with interstitial lung diseases (which affect the tissue around the air sacs) and airway diseases (like COPD). The goal is to better understand how these conditions often occur together and with other health problems. By studying a large…
Sponsor: Xiangya Hospital of Central South University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 26, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Researchers probe pain pathways in two common chronic conditions
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at how pain is processed in people with fibromyalgia and rheumatoid arthritis, two conditions that cause long-term pain. Researchers will measure pressure pain thresholds in 150 adults to compare pain mechanisms. The goal is to better understand the differences a…
Sponsor: University of Florida • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 21, 2026 00:00 UTC
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AI model aims to predict spine curve worsening in teens with scoliosis
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study is developing a machine learning model to predict whether the spine curve in teens with adolescent idiopathic scoliosis will worsen after a 12-week core stabilization exercise program. Researchers will collect data from 30 participants aged 10-18 with mild to moderate …
Sponsor: Istanbul University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 21, 2026 00:00 UTC
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500-Patient study aims to unlock secrets of progressive lung scarring
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study follows 500 adults with progressive pulmonary fibrosis (a type of lung scarring) for 24 months. Researchers will collect medical images, lung function tests, and blood samples to better classify the disease and predict its course. The goal is to improve how doctors ide…
Sponsor: University of Massachusetts, Worcester • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 20, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Stomach device Switch-Off may reveal insulin secrets
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at people with gastroparesis (slow stomach emptying) who have a gastric electrical stimulator (GES) implanted. Researchers will turn off the device for up to four hours to see how it changes insulin and other hormone levels. The goal is to understand the device's…
Sponsor: Indiana University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 15, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Hidden lung disease may be caught with a nose test and microscope
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study will test 60 adults with bronchiectasis (a chronic lung condition) to see if they have an undiagnosed genetic disorder called primary ciliary dyskinesia (PCD). Researchers will measure nitric oxide in the nose and examine tiny hair-like cells from a nasal swab under a …
Sponsor: Indiana University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 14, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Beyond the lungs: the hidden emotional toll of IPF medications
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study uses an online questionnaire to understand how side effects from antifibrotic medications affect the emotional and social well-being of patients with idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF) or progressive pulmonary fibrosis (PPF) in Japan. Researchers will ask about patien…
Sponsor: Boehringer Ingelheim • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 14, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Massive lung disease registry aims to unlock secrets of progressive fibrosis
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis registry is following 3,000 adults with idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF) or other chronic fibrosing interstitial lung diseases (ILDs) to understand how these conditions progress over time. Researchers collect information on symptoms, treatments, quality of life, and store…
Sponsor: Duke University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 14, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New imaging study aims to unlock secrets of lung scarring
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study tests whether two types of PET/CT scans can show inflammation and scarring in the lungs of people with idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF). Ten adults aged 40-85 with IPF will receive the scans. The goal is to help doctors better understand the disease and guide future…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: University of Alabama at Birmingham • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 14, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Blood test breakthrough? new study aims to spot rare cancers earlier
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at a type of immune cell called monocytes in people with certain blood cancers (polycythemia vera, essential thrombocythemia, and myelofibrosis). Researchers will analyze blood samples from 70 newly diagnosed patients to find unique patterns in these cells. The g…
Sponsor: University Hospital, Angers • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 12, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Scoliosis Surgery's Long-Term impact under the microscope
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at adults aged 25-40 who had surgery for scoliosis as teenagers, comparing them to people with scoliosis who didn't have surgery and to healthy individuals. Researchers want to understand how the surgery affects daily life, pain, breathing, and quality of life ma…
Sponsor: Józef Piłsudski University of Physical Education • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 08, 2026 00:03 UTC
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Beyond the curve: unpacking the hidden drivers of Well-Being in spinal deformity
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at adults with spinal deformity to understand which factors—like pain, daily functioning, mental health, and frailty—most influence quality of life. It follows 320 people receiving either conservative care, first-time corrective surgery, or a reoperation, using q…
Sponsor: Universitaire Ziekenhuizen KU Leuven • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 08, 2026 00:03 UTC
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Can a simple test spot sudden-onset neuropsychiatric syndrome in kids?
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowPediatric Acute-onset Neuropsychiatric Syndrome (PANS) causes sudden, severe behavioral and cognitive changes in children, but doctors currently rely only on symptoms for diagnosis. This study aims to identify biological markers—such as genetic, metabolic, and sleep-related signa…
Sponsor: University of Cagliari • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 02, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a simple blood test unlock the secrets of brain autoimmune diseases?
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study aims to discover biological markers (biomarkers) that could help doctors diagnose and track neurological autoimmune diseases such as multiple sclerosis, myasthenia gravis, and Guillain-Barre syndrome. Researchers will analyze samples from 50,000 people, including patie…
Sponsor: Tongji Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 31, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New study aims to take the guesswork out of treating Kids' pain
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis observational study is working to create a more objective way to measure pain in children with juvenile idiopathic arthritis, lupus, or fibromyalgia. Researchers will follow 90 participants for one year, collecting data during regular clinic visits. The goal is to develop a …
Sponsor: Children's National Research Institute • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 26, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Which finger or earlobe? a study tests the best spot for oxygen monitoring in lung disease
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study compares oxygen readings taken from the finger and the earlobe during a six-minute walk test in people with interstitial lung disease. The goal is to see if one location gives more accurate measurements of oxygen levels during exercise. The results could help doctors d…
Sponsor: Hospital de Granollers • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 25, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Blood tests could unlock early clues for three major lung diseases
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks for biological markers in the blood that could help diagnose and predict the course of three serious lung conditions: COPD, idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF), and lung cancer. Researchers will analyze blood samples from 120 adults with these diseases to find li…
Sponsor: Fondazione Don Carlo Gnocchi ETS • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 18, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Brain scans reveal clues to why some people suffer worse balance problems
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study investigates why some people with bilateral vestibular hypofunction—a chronic balance disorder—experience more severe symptoms than others. Researchers will use advanced brain imaging (MRI) and a battery of vestibular function tests in about 80 patients and 40 healthy …
Sponsor: Shanghai 6th People's Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 18, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New biobank aims to unlock secrets of lung scarring diseases
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study is creating a registry and biobank for people with interstitial lung diseases (ILD), including sarcoidosis, idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis, and hypersensitivity pneumonitis. Researchers will collect medical data and biological samples from up to 1,000 participants to su…
Sponsor: University of Kansas Medical Center • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 12, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New study aims to cut diagnostic delays for lung scarring patients
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study tests whether bundling key tests like scans and lung function tests into a single, fast-tracked appointment can help people with suspected interstitial lung disease get a diagnosis sooner. About 92 adults will be randomly assigned to either the usual step-by-step testi…
Sponsor: Hospital de Granollers • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 04, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Scientists probe kidney cell metabolism to unlock secrets of ANCA vasculitis
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study investigates how changes in kidney cell metabolism relate to the rate of kidney function decline in people with ANCA vasculitis and other kidney diseases. Researchers will analyze kidney biopsy samples and blood/urine tests from 146 participants over one year. The goal…
Sponsor: Assistance Publique - Hôpitaux de Paris • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 02, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New MRI technique could unlock secrets of scoliosis in kids
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis pilot study uses a special MRI scan to measure water movement in the spinal discs of children aged 8 to 16, both with and without scoliosis. The goal is to learn more about how the discs behave in scoliosis, which may help explain why the condition develops. The study involv…
Sponsor: University Hospital, Limoges • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 28, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Blood bank aims to predict leukemia risk in MDS patients
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study gathers blood and bone marrow samples from 150 adults with myelodysplastic syndrome (MDS), a blood disorder that can turn into acute leukemia. Researchers want to find biological markers that help predict which patients are likely to progress to leukemia. The goal is t…
Sponsor: University Hospital, Brest • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:03 UTC
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New study aims to unlock secrets of rare muscle disease
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study is building a library of information and samples from 60 adults with suspected autoimmune myopathy, a rare muscle disease. Researchers will collect blood, urine, stool, and muscle tissue, along with medical data, to better understand the condition. The goal is to impro…
Sponsor: University Hospital, Brest • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:03 UTC
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Scientists hunt for hidden causes of rare artery diseases
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study aims to uncover the biological basis of fibromuscular dysplasia (FMD) and related artery conditions like spontaneous coronary artery dissection (SCAD) and cervical artery dissection (CvAD). Researchers will analyze genetic and molecular data from 600 participants, incl…
Sponsor: Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:03 UTC
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Protein clues may predict scoliosis progression in teens
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks for proteins and other factors that might predict whether a teenager's scoliosis curve will get worse. Researchers will compare blood samples and health information from 500 teens with and without scoliosis over 6–12 months. The goal is to better understand what …
Sponsor: University of Colorado, Denver • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:02 UTC
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Arthritis drug may mask diabetes, study warns
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at whether sulfasalazine, a drug for inflammatory arthritis, makes the standard diabetes blood test (HbA1c) falsely low. That could mean diabetes goes undiagnosed or is undertreated in these patients. Researchers will use continuous glucose monitors and fasting b…
Sponsor: Klavs Würgler Hansen • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:02 UTC
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Scoliosis study aims to uncover hidden physical deficits in adults
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at adults with two types of scoliosis (idiopathic and degenerative) to understand what physical problems they have that physical therapy might help. Researchers will compare them to healthy adults using surveys and physical exams. The goal is to gather informatio…
Sponsor: University of Alberta • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:02 UTC
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Kidney disease biobank aims to unlock new treatments
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study is collecting blood, urine, and kidney tissue samples from 144 children and adults with a kidney condition called nephrotic syndrome. The goal is to build a large database and sample collection to study how the immune system and kidney cells interact. Researchers hope …
Sponsor: Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de Nice • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:01 UTC
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Robot-Assisted spine surgery in kids: a safety check
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study is a registry that collects information from children and teens up to age 21 who are having spine surgery with robotic and navigation tools. The goal is to track how accurately screws are placed and how much radiation patients and surgeons receive. No new treatment is …
Sponsor: Boston Children's Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:01 UTC
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Mayo clinic investigates Nerve-Artery link in rare heart condition SCAD
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study at Mayo Clinic compares 50 people who have had SCAD (a tear in a heart artery) with healthy volunteers. Researchers measure artery stiffness, thickness, and how the 'fight or flight' nervous system responds to stress. The goal is to understand what might cause SCAD, no…
Sponsor: Mayo Clinic • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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AI reads lung scans to predict who will get worse
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at whether an artificial intelligence (AI) tool can predict if lung scarring (pulmonary fibrosis) will get worse over time. Researchers will analyze CT scans from 200 people with either idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF) or other types of interstitial lung disea…
Sponsor: University of California, Los Angeles • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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Scientists hunt for hidden genes behind sudden infant death
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at the DNA of 650 infants who died suddenly and their parents to find genetic changes that may raise the risk of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS). By comparing the genes of the baby and both parents, researchers hope to discover new genetic variants linked to …
Sponsor: Nantes University Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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Can a skin biopsy tell your doctor which treatment will work?
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study is collecting skin and blood samples from 830 people with chronic inflammatory skin diseases like psoriasis, eczema, and lupus. Researchers want to find biological markers that can predict how well a person will respond to treatment after one year. The goal is to move …
Sponsor: Assistance Publique - Hôpitaux de Paris • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:08 UTC
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Massive study tracks lung disease progression in 4,000 patients
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study follows 4,000 people with interstitial lung disease (including conditions like pulmonary fibrosis and sarcoidosis) to understand how the disease naturally changes over time. Researchers will collect medical data and blood samples, and compare them to a healthy control …
Sponsor: University of Chicago • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:05 UTC
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No travel needed: new study uses video calls to uncover genetic secrets of childhood muscle disease
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study aims to learn why myotonic dystrophy type 1 affects children differently than adults, and why symptoms vary even within the same family. Researchers will observe 100 children (ages 0-17) through video calls and simple at-home activities, and analyze their genes from a …
Sponsor: University of Rochester • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:03 UTC
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Inner ear implant may boost brain function in balance disorder patients
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at whether a vestibular implant (a device that helps with balance) can improve how people with severe inner ear damage perform tasks like staying upright, navigating, and thinking. About 20 people who already have the implant will be tested with it on and off, an…
Sponsor: Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:02 UTC
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Brain scans aim to unlock secrets of chronic pain in kids
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study uses brain scans (fMRI) and sensory tests to explore how different types of chronic pain affect the brains of children and teens aged 10-17. Researchers hope to find shared and unique brain patterns across conditions like migraines, fibromyalgia, and abdominal pain. Th…
Sponsor: Children's Hospital Medical Center, Cincinnati • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:02 UTC
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5,000 patients to help unlock secrets of inflammatory heart disease
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study aims to learn how well heart scans (MRI, ultrasound, PET) can detect and predict outcomes in people with suspected or known inflammatory heart diseases. Researchers will follow 5,000 adults for one year to see how often heart involvement is confirmed and how it affects…
Sponsor: Assistance Publique - Hôpitaux de Paris • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:02 UTC
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Power nap prescription: study tests best nap length for night shift workers
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at whether taking a nap during a night shift can improve blood pressure and alertness in healthcare and public safety workers. Researchers will compare naps lasting 0, 15, 30, 45, or 60 minutes taken at 2:00 AM. The goal is to find the nap length that best balanc…
Sponsor: University of Pittsburgh • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:01 UTC
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Can your lunch make you sleepier? new study investigates Food-Sleep link in narcolepsy
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at how eating affects sleepiness and nighttime sleep in people with type 1 narcolepsy, idiopathic hypersomnia, and healthy volunteers. Over 4 days, participants will log their meals, wear a glucose monitor, and track sleep with a headband and watch. The goal is t…
Sponsor: Hospices Civils de Lyon • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:01 UTC
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Narcolepsy's hidden toll: study probes social brain in sleep disorders
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at how narcolepsy (types 1 and 2) and idiopathic hypersomnia affect social cognition—skills like recognizing emotions and making decisions. Researchers will give 75 adults several questionnaires to measure attention, impulse control, empathy, and emotion recognit…
Sponsor: Centre Hospitalier Universitaire, Amiens • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:01 UTC
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Brain scans reveal Opioid's hidden toll on Women's nervous system
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at how long-term opioid therapy changes brain and spinal cord activity in women with chronic pain. Researchers will compare brain scans of women with chronic pain and/or opioid use to healthy women. The goal is to find new ways to treat chronic pain without relyi…
Sponsor: Duke University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:00 UTC
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Brain scans reveal hidden inflammation in chronic pain and fatigue patients
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study uses a special PET scan to measure brain inflammation in people with fibromyalgia, chronic fatigue syndrome, multiple sclerosis, and healthy volunteers. Researchers want to see if those with pain and fatigue have higher levels of brain inflammation. The study does not …
Phase 1 • Sponsor: University of Alabama at Birmingham • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:00 UTC
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Fat in the heart: new clues for PAH?
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study examines why fat accumulates in the right ventricle of people with pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH) and how it affects heart function and exercise ability. Researchers will use MRI and blood tests in 75 adults with PAH to track changes over time. The goal is to be…
Sponsor: Vanderbilt University Medical Center • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:00 UTC
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Phosphate therapy's hidden toll on aging bodies revealed
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at how long-term phosphate therapy affects the kidneys, blood vessels, and heart in people with two rare bone disorders: X-linked hypophosphatemia (XLH) and hereditary hypophosphatemic rickets with hypercalciuria (HHRH). Researchers will measure hormone levels an…
Early phase 1 • Sponsor: Yale University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:37 UTC
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Could a 'Glitch' in vision cause scoliosis? new study investigates
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at whether teenagers with idiopathic scoliosis have trouble using visual information to stay balanced. Researchers will use motion capture to track how 70 participants (with and without scoliosis) move and maintain posture. The goal is to understand if a misunder…
Sponsor: Centre Médico-Chirurgical de Réadaptation des Massues Croix Rouge Française • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:37 UTC
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Can we predict chronic pain in teens? new study seeks answers
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at 600 teens and young adults (ages 14-26) with conditions like juvenile arthritis, fibromyalgia, or past surgeries to understand why some develop long-lasting pain while others don't. Researchers will examine pain sensitivity, immune markers, and social factors …
Sponsor: Children's Hospital Medical Center, Cincinnati • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:36 UTC
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Scientists probe mysterious ultrasound lines to better diagnose lung diseases
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study will enroll 25 adults with interstitial lung disease or COPD to investigate the physical origins of ultrasound artifacts seen in lung scans. Researchers will compare ultrasound findings with CT scans and wearable sensor data to understand what these artifacts really me…
Sponsor: Fondazione Policlinico Universitario Agostino Gemelli IRCCS • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:35 UTC
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New lung drug ENV-101 put through safety checks in healthy volunteers
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis early-stage study tests how a new drug called ENV-101 (taladegib) interacts with two standard medicines for idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF): nintedanib and pirfenidone. About 57 healthy adults will take ENV-101 alone and with these drugs to measure how the body absorbs a…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Endeavor Biomedicines, Inc. • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:34 UTC
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Could weak legs be making it hard to breathe? new study investigates
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at why people with interstitial lung disease (ILD) often feel breathless and have trouble exercising. Researchers think leg muscle problems might be a cause. They will measure leg muscle strength and structure in 40 ILD patients and test how extra oxygen affects …
Sponsor: University of British Columbia • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:33 UTC
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Scientists hunt for immune cells that could lead to new MPN therapies
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at how the immune system reacts to myeloproliferative neoplasms (MPN), a group of blood cancers. Researchers will collect blood and bone marrow samples from 150 adults with or without MPN to find special immune cells (T cells) that recognize and attack MPN cells.…
Sponsor: Université Catholique de Louvain • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:32 UTC
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Scientists probe hidden clot risks in autoimmune skin disorders
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at blood clotting in people with autoimmune skin diseases like bullous pemphigoid and lupus. Researchers will collect blood samples from 39 participants—some with active disease and some with mild or controlled disease—plus 15 healthy controls. They will measure …
Sponsor: University of Nebraska • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:31 UTC
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Can a breath test predict lung scarring? new study seeks answers
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis observational study aims to find early biomarkers that can predict if a person's lung scarring (pulmonary fibrosis) will get worse quickly. Researchers will follow 450 adults with various types of interstitial lung disease, including IPF and other fibrotic conditions. Partic…
Sponsor: Amsterdam UMC, location VUmc • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:31 UTC
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Scoliosis and cyberchondria: is dr. google making teens anxious?
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at whether teenagers with scoliosis develop cyberchondria — excessive anxiety from searching health symptoms online. Researchers will compare 100 teens with scoliosis to a control group using questionnaires. The goal is to understand how internet use affects thei…
Sponsor: Izmir Democracy University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:30 UTC
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Could wireless sensors replace wires for newborn monitoring?
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study is testing whether a new wireless skin sensor system can safely and accurately monitor the heart rate, breathing, oxygen levels, and temperature of healthy newborns right after birth. 600 babies will wear both the wireless sensors and standard wired monitors for the fi…
Sponsor: Guilherme Sant'Anna, MD • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:30 UTC
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New registry aims to unlock secrets of rare childhood blood cancers
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study creates a nationwide registry and biobank for children diagnosed with myeloproliferative neoplasms (MPNs)—rare blood cancers that cause overproduction of blood cells. By collecting medical data and blood samples from up to 500 children across Germany, researchers hope …
Sponsor: University of Erlangen-Nürnberg Medical School • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:28 UTC
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Can we predict lung trouble in arthritis patients?
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at 750 people with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) who are 45 or older to find early signs of interstitial lung disease (ILD), a serious lung complication. Researchers will use CT scans and track changes over 3-5 years to identify risk factors. The goal is to better un…
Sponsor: University of Colorado, Denver • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:28 UTC
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Muscle pressure may shape your jaw: new study investigates
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at whether people with a narrow upper jaw have different muscle pressures in their tongue, lips, and cheeks compared to those with normal jaw width. Researchers will measure these pressures using a special device in 40 participants aged 12 to 25. The goal is to u…
Sponsor: Yuzuncu Yil University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:24 UTC
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New pill for chronic hives enters first human safety tests
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis early-stage trial tests the safety of an experimental oral drug called EDP-978 in 98 healthy adults. Researchers will give single and multiple doses to see how the body handles it and whether it causes side effects. The drug is being developed for chronic hives, but this stu…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Enanta Pharmaceuticals, Inc • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:23 UTC
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Can exercise be safe for FMD patients? new survey seeks answers
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study is a large national survey of 2,000 people with fibromuscular dysplasia (FMD), a rare artery disease that can cause strokes or heart attacks. Researchers want to understand what physical activity restrictions doctors recommend and how those restrictions affect patients…
Sponsor: Vanderbilt University Medical Center • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:10 UTC
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Massive study seeks hidden biological clues in Kids' brain disorders
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at medical records of 1000 children with conditions like autism, epilepsy, and Down syndrome to find common biological patterns. Researchers want to understand what causes these disorders and how children respond to treatments. The goal is to improve diagnosis an…
Sponsor: Richard Frye • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:08 UTC
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Scientists hunt for clues behind fibromyalgia pain and sleep problems
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at two proteins in the blood—S100B and BDNF—to see if they are linked to pain sensitivity and poor sleep in people with fibromyalgia. Researchers will compare 60 women with fibromyalgia to healthy women. The goal is to better understand what causes fibromyalgia s…
Sponsor: Kanuni Sultan Suleyman Training and Research Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:08 UTC
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Scientists hunt for genes behind mysterious heart artery tears
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study aims to find genetic mutations that cause spontaneous coronary artery dissection (SCAD), a condition where arteries in the heart tear without warning. Researchers will analyze DNA from 2000 people diagnosed with SCAD, as well as their relatives. The goal is to identify…
Sponsor: Mayo Clinic • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:07 UTC
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AI eye spots hidden blood vessels during surgery
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study tests an artificial intelligence tool that helps doctors see blood vessels during endoscopic procedures for achalasia or tumors. The AI aims to reduce the risk of bleeding and injury by spotting vessels faster and more accurately. Twenty participants will be enrolled t…
Sponsor: Asian Institute of Gastroenterology, India • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:07 UTC
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Scientists probe hidden pain pathways in arthritis
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study aims to better understand why people with inflammatory arthritis experience chronic pain. Researchers will look at how the brain processes pain and how it affects daily life. 350 adults starting or switching arthritis medications will be followed over time. The goal is…
Sponsor: Diakonhjemmet Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:06 UTC
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Scientists hunt for hidden antibodies in Kids' kidney disease
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study is investigating whether certain autoantibodies, especially those targeting a protein called nephrin, play a role in nephrotic syndrome, a kidney condition that causes swelling and protein loss in urine. Researchers will analyze blood and kidney tissue from 50 children…
Sponsor: Meyer Children's Hospital IRCCS • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:05 UTC
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New registry aims to unravel mysteries of chronic stomach conditions
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study is creating a registry of 250 people with symptoms of gastroparesis or functional dyspepsia, such as nausea, vomiting, and abdominal pain. Participants will fill out questionnaires, take a nutrient drink test, and have a gastric emptying scan. The goal is to collect da…
Sponsor: Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:03 UTC
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New study probes stomach valve problems in gastroparesis patients
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study aims to find out if people with gastroparesis (stomach paralysis) have abnormalities in the pyloric sphincter, the valve between the stomach and small intestine. Researchers will use special imaging tools to measure how flexible and open this valve is. The study will e…
Sponsor: Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:03 UTC
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Smart brace monitor aims to boost scoliosis treatment compliance
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study tests a wearable device and smartphone app that track how often and how tightly teens with scoliosis wear their brace. Researchers want to see if giving patients and their families real-time feedback on brace use improves compliance. About 87 adolescents with scoliosis…
Sponsor: Columbia University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:03 UTC
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New database study aims to better understand dermatomyositis skin symptoms
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study collects information from people with dermatomyositis to better understand how the disease affects their skin and quality of life. Researchers will use a special scoring tool called CDASI to measure skin changes over time. The goal is to improve knowledge about the dis…
Sponsor: University of Pennsylvania • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:01 UTC
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Can MRI scans reveal hidden clues in lung disease?
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study will use advanced MRI techniques to measure oxygen levels in the lungs of 50 people with early-stage idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF). The goal is to see if MRI can identify areas of low oxygen, which may be linked to disease progression. This is an observational st…
Sponsor: Fondazione IRCCS Policlinico San Matteo di Pavia • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:00 UTC
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Could palliative care ease the burden of arthritis? new study seeks answers
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at whether palliative and supportive care, usually given to people near the end of life, could also help those with long-term inflammatory arthritis like rheumatoid arthritis. Researchers will interview patients and survey healthcare professionals to understand u…
Sponsor: Dorothy House Hospice • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:00 UTC
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New study observes Real-World progress of kidney disease treatment
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis observational study follows 500 adults with primary membranous nephropathy and nephrotic syndrome who are treated with rituximab or other monoclonal antibodies. Researchers aim to describe long-term disease outcomes and identify predictors of remission or progression. The st…
Sponsor: Mario Negri Institute for Pharmacological Research • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:00 UTC
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Immune cell clues could unlock kidney disease treatment secrets
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study is investigating why some people with membranous nephropathy, a kidney disease, respond well to a treatment that depletes certain immune cells (B-cells) while others do not. Researchers will analyze blood samples from 86 patients and healthy volunteers to compare immun…
Sponsor: Mario Negri Institute for Pharmacological Research • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:03 UTC
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Scientists launch hunt for clues in autoimmune skin diseases
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study aims to create a large collection of blood samples and medical information from 800 people with autoimmune or inflammatory skin diseases. Researchers will use these samples to find new biomarkers and better understand what causes these conditions. The goal is to help d…
Sponsor: University Hospital, Toulouse • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:03 UTC
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Blood samples could unlock secrets of autoimmune diseases
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study aims to collect blood samples and medical data from 3000 people with autoimmune diseases like lupus, scleroderma, and myositis. Researchers will use these samples to find new biomarkers and better understand these conditions. The goal is to help develop new treatments …
Sponsor: University Hospital, Toulouse • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:02 UTC
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Major study tracks kids with rare kidney disease to unlock better care
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study follows up to 1,180 children in France with a rare kidney condition called idiopathic nephrotic syndrome. Researchers will collect information on disease patterns, treatments, and side effects to build a detailed database. The goal is to better understand the disease a…
Sponsor: University Hospital, Limoges • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:00 UTC
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New study seeks clues to why some get PAH and others Don't
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study is looking at people with pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH), those with a genetic risk but no disease, and healthy individuals. Researchers aim to find molecular and physical markers that explain why some people get PAH and others stay healthy. The goal is to impro…
Sponsor: Vanderbilt University Medical Center • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:00 UTC
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New study aims to tame harsh side effects of aplastic anemia therapy
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study watches 200 people with aplastic anemia who are getting ATG/ALG treatment for the first time. Researchers will track side effects like serum sickness, organ damage, and infusion reactions to learn how common and severe they are. The goal is to create better guidelines …
Sponsor: Institute of Hematology & Blood Diseases Hospital, China • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:00 UTC
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Could your home be making your lung disease worse?
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at 100 adults with fibrosing interstitial lung diseases (a type of lung scarring) to see if things like mold, dust, air pollution, and other home factors make the disease progress faster. Researchers will compare patients whose disease is getting worse to those w…
Sponsor: Ville de Paris • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:00 UTC
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3D models could revolutionize scoliosis surgery planning
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at whether 3D dynamic models can help surgeons make better decisions when treating adolescent idiopathic scoliosis. Researchers will collect data from 100 patients aged 10-35 who are scheduled for surgery. The goal is to identify key 3D parameters that could impr…
Sponsor: Universitaire Ziekenhuizen KU Leuven • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:00 UTC
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Blood cancer mystery: scientists hunt for clues to treatment success
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study is for adults with polycythemia vera, essential thrombocythemia, or pre-myelofibrosis who are starting their first treatment. Researchers want to find out why some patients respond well to standard drugs while others do not. They will look at genetic and immune system …
Sponsor: University Hospital, Angers • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:11 UTC
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New fetal heart monitor could unlock secrets of stillbirth
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study is testing a new, non-invasive monitor (fetal magnetocardiography) to detect hidden heart problems in high-risk pregnancies that might lead to fetal death. Researchers will study 30 pregnant women with conditions like congenital heart disease or twin pregnancy. The goa…
Sponsor: Medical College of Wisconsin • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:10 UTC
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New drug for lung scarring takes first step in healthy volunteers
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study is an early safety check for a new drug called HW241045, which may one day help treat a lung disease called IPF. Researchers are giving a single dose to 56 healthy adults to see if it is safe and how the body processes it. No treatment benefit is expected for participa…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Hubei Bio-Pharmaceutical Industrial Technological Institute Inc. • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:10 UTC
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Blood test could predict cancer worsening in rare blood disorders
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at whether changes in the level of a specific gene mutation (CALR) in the blood can help predict when certain blood cancers (myeloproliferative neoplasms) get worse. Researchers will collect blood samples from 260 adults diagnosed between 2006 and 2020 and track …
Sponsor: University Hospital, Angers • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:10 UTC
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New MRI scan could spot hidden lung damage in PH patients
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study aims to develop a noninvasive way to detect blood vessel changes in the lungs of people with Group 3 pulmonary hypertension (PH) using a special MRI technique. Researchers will compare MRI results with lung tissue from 30 patients awaiting lung transplant. The goal is …
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Bastiaan Driehuys • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:08 UTC
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Gut check: new study probes how hepatitis drug changes your microbiome
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at how the drug bulevirtide changes gut bacteria and bile acids in people with hepatitis delta (a serious liver infection). Researchers will follow 20 patients for 48 weeks, collecting stool and blood samples to see how these changes relate to liver health. The g…
Sponsor: Fondazione Policlinico Universitario Agostino Gemelli IRCCS • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:07 UTC
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Major study launches to unravel mysteries of rare still disease in kids and adults
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study will follow 500 adults and children with Still disease, a rare inflammatory condition causing fever, joint pain, and rash. Researchers aim to compare how the disease affects different age groups, identify early markers, and improve care. No new treatments are being tes…
Sponsor: Institut National de la Santé Et de la Recherche Médicale, France • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:05 UTC
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CAR T-Cell therapy: what happens years later?
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study follows about 70 people who have already received KYV-101, a CAR T-cell therapy, for autoimmune diseases like lupus and multiple sclerosis. Researchers will monitor participants for up to 15 years to track any delayed side effects, new cancers, or other health problems…
Sponsor: Kyverna Therapeutics • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:05 UTC
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Massive 10-Year study aims to unlock secrets of rare lung disease
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study is for children and adults with interstitial lung disease, a group of conditions that scar the lungs and make breathing hard. Researchers will follow 3000 patients and their relatives for up to 10 years, collecting medical data and genetic information. The goal is to l…
Sponsor: Institut National de la Santé Et de la Recherche Médicale, France • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:05 UTC
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New drug SRN001 takes first step toward fighting lung scarring
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis Phase 1 trial tests the safety and tolerability of an investigational drug called SRN001 in 30 healthy Korean and Caucasian men. Participants receive either SRN001 or a placebo to see how the drug moves through the body and whether it causes side effects. The goal is to gath…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: siRNAgen Therapeutics Inc. • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:05 UTC
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5,000 patients join Yale's quest to crack rheumatic disease mysteries
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study is building a large registry and biorepository of 5,000 adults with various rheumatic diseases like rheumatoid arthritis, lupus, and scleroderma. Researchers at Yale University will collect medical data and biological samples over time to better understand these condit…
Sponsor: Yale University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:04 UTC
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Can simple nose breathing test predict lung damage in IPF?
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at whether the effort it takes to breathe can cause further lung damage in people with idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF). Researchers will measure breathing effort using a simple nose pressure test before and after exercise. The goal is to find patients whose b…
Sponsor: University of Modena and Reggio Emilia • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:02 UTC
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New study probes genetic clues in lungs of fibrosis patients
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study aims to understand how a gene called HOXB7 and related molecules behave in the lungs and blood of people with pulmonary fibrosis, a condition that causes lung scarring. Researchers will collect lung tissue and blood samples from 80 adults to look for biomarkers that mi…
Sponsor: University of Modena and Reggio Emilia • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:02 UTC
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New MRI technique reveals hidden Lung-Heart problems
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study uses a special type of MRI (called 129Xe gas exchange MRI) to take detailed pictures of how the lungs and heart work together. Researchers want to understand how these images change after treatments like blood transfusions or oxygen therapy. The study involves 125 adul…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Bastiaan Driehuys • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:01 UTC
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Patients take the lead: rare myositis study puts your voice first
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study asks 700 people with rare myositis diseases (and their caregivers) what research questions matter most to them. Through online surveys and forums, the goal is to create a patient-driven list of priorities to guide future studies and funding. No drugs or treatments are …
Sponsor: Myositis International Health & Research Collaborative Alliance Foundation • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:00 UTC
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New study tracks kids with Sudden-Onset PANS/PANDAS to uncover disease patterns
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study aims to see if it's possible to enroll and keep children with PANS or PANDAS in a year-long observation. Researchers will track symptoms and outcomes to better understand how these conditions develop and change over time. About 30 children aged 3 to 17 will participate…
Sponsor: University of Wisconsin, Madison • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:00 UTC
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Breath test reveals hidden lung damage in IPF patients
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at whether people newly diagnosed with idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF) have problems in their small airways, which are tiny air passages in the lungs. Researchers will use a simple breath test called nitrogen washout to check for these issues before starting …
Sponsor: University of Milan • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:00 UTC
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Massive new study aims to unlock secrets of rare blood cancers
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis long-term observational study is enrolling 5,000 adults with myeloproliferative neoplasms (MPNs)—rare blood cancers like polycythemia vera and myelofibrosis. Researchers will collect health records, patient surveys, and insurance data over at least five years to track sympto…
Sponsor: MPN Research Foundation • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:13 UTC
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Massive SCAD registry aims to unlock mysteries of rare heart attacks
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study is creating a large registry of people who have had a spontaneous coronary artery dissection (SCAD), a type of heart attack. Researchers will collect medical history and follow participants over time to learn more about risk factors, treatments, and long-term outcomes.…
Sponsor: Mayo Clinic • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:13 UTC
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Rare skin complication in dermatomyositis gets a closer look
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study aims to describe a rare condition called panniculitis (inflammation of the fat under the skin) in people with dermatomyositis. Researchers will examine 20 participants aged 1 year and older to identify unique clinical and microscopic features. The goal is to better dis…
Sponsor: University Hospital, Strasbourg, France • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:11 UTC
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Hidden mineral shortage: new study targets magnesium in gut patients
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study from Aarhus University is looking at how common magnesium deficiency is in people with Crohn's disease, ulcerative colitis, ileostomy, or bile acid diarrhea. Magnesium is important for muscles, nerves, and heart health, but standard blood tests may miss a deficiency. T…
Sponsor: University of Aarhus • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:11 UTC
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Could gold mining and herbal remedies be damaging nerves? new study investigates
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at whether environmental factors like heavy metals from gold mining, past viral infections, or traditional plant remedies are linked to peripheral neuropathy (nerve damage) in French Guiana. Researchers will compare 78 people with and without nerve damage to see …
Sponsor: Admin CIC • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:11 UTC
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Blood test may predict clot risk in rare blood cancers
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study is looking for better ways to predict blood clots in people with myeloproliferative neoplasms (MPNs), a group of blood cancers. Researchers will measure specific markers in the blood of 300 participants to see if they can tell who is at higher risk for clots. The goal …
Sponsor: University Hospital, Bordeaux • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:10 UTC
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New study checks muscle loss in lung patients on common meds
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis pilot study looks at how anti-fibrotic medications affect body composition in people with idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF) or progressive pulmonary fibrosis (PPF). Researchers will use bioelectrical impedance analysis (BIA) and muscle ultrasound to track changes in muscle…
Sponsor: Royal Brompton & Harefield NHS Foundation Trust • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:10 UTC
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Facebook groups aim to close racial gap in infant deaths
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study tests whether private Facebook groups can help pregnant women and new parents follow safe sleep guidelines and breastfeed longer. About 3,000 participants from WIC or with low income will join either a support group or a control group. The goal is to reduce the higher …
Sponsor: University of Virginia • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:10 UTC
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New registry aims to unlock secrets of autoimmune disease in pregnancy
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis registry enrolls pregnant women or those planning pregnancy who have autoimmune diseases like lupus or rheumatoid arthritis. Researchers at Duke University will track health data to find ways to improve outcomes for mothers and babies. The goal is to better understand risk f…
Sponsor: Duke University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:09 UTC
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Scientists probe hidden IgE variants to unlock allergy mysteries
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at different forms of IgE (a protein involved in allergic reactions) in healthy volunteers and people with conditions like severe allergies, chronic hives, mastocytosis, and immune deficiencies. Researchers aim to understand how these IgE variations relate to hea…
Sponsor: KU Leuven • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:09 UTC
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Heart attack mystery: new study tracks SCAD patients to find answers
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study is following 300 people in Norway who have had a spontaneous coronary artery dissection (SCAD), a rare cause of heart attacks, especially in women. Researchers will use scans, blood tests, and questionnaires to track their health for one year. The goal is to better und…
Sponsor: Oslo University Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:09 UTC
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Brain wave breakthrough: could smart DBS shorten dystonia treatment tuning?
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study tests whether electrical signals recorded from the brain during deep brain stimulation (DBS) can help doctors fine-tune settings faster for people with dystonia. About 25 adults who are already scheduled for DBS surgery will have their brain activity monitored during c…
Sponsor: Newcastle-upon-Tyne Hospitals NHS Trust • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:07 UTC
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New MRI technique could revolutionize lung disease monitoring
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study explores whether functional MRI can help doctors tell different types of interstitial lung disease apart and track how they change over time. About 200 adults with certain lung conditions will get MRI scans alongside standard CT scans. The goal is to see if MRI can pro…
Sponsor: University Hospital Heidelberg • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:07 UTC
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Scientists hunt for genetic clues in rare childhood immune disorders
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study is not a treatment trial. It aims to collect blood samples from 400 children and their relatives who have rare autoimmune or autoinflammatory diseases (like lupus or juvenile arthritis). Researchers will analyze the samples to find genetic mutations that cause these co…
Sponsor: Hospices Civils de Lyon • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:06 UTC
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Scientists probe Nerve-Muscle link in chronic pain
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at how chronic knee pain and fibromyalgia change the way nerves talk to muscles. Researchers will test pain sensitivity, muscle activity, and physical function in 135 adults. No treatment is given—the goal is to better understand the role of the central nervous s…
Sponsor: University of Nottingham • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:04 UTC
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Study to uncover morning fog in depression
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at sleep inertia—the grogginess and poor attention right after waking—in people with major depression. Researchers will test reaction times and monitor sleep in 110 participants, including depressed patients with and without sleep inertia, plus healthy controls. …
Sponsor: Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de Nīmes • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:03 UTC
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Rare skin and muscle disease under the microscope in guadeloupe
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study tracks 10 people in Guadeloupe with dermatomyositis, a rare autoimmune disease that affects skin and muscles. Researchers want to see how severe the disease is at diagnosis, including muscle weakness, organ problems, and cancer links. No new treatment is being tested —…
Sponsor: Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de la Guadeloupe • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:02 UTC
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Blood test may predict dangerous immunotherapy reactions
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study aims to find a way to predict which cancer patients will experience side effects from immunotherapy. These side effects happen when the immune system attacks healthy tissues, similar to autoimmune diseases. Researchers will collect blood samples from 300 cancer patient…
Sponsor: Hospital Universitario Araba • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:01 UTC
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Scientists hunt for genetic clues in familial lung disease
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study aims to uncover the genetic causes of familial pulmonary fibrosis, a progressive lung disease that runs in families. Researchers will analyze DNA from 126 adults with a family history of the condition, looking for gene changes linked to lung scarring. The goal is to im…
Sponsor: Fondazione IRCCS Policlinico San Matteo di Pavia • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:00 UTC
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Gut bacteria may hold key to why arthritis drugs stop working in kids
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study is looking at how the gut bacteria (microbiome) change in children with juvenile spondyloarthritis as they receive different treatments. Researchers will collect stool and blood samples from 25 children over several months to see if certain bacteria affect how well the…
Sponsor: Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de Nīmes • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:58 UTC
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Can fixing your sleep schedule improve your heart?
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at whether keeping a regular sleep schedule can improve heart and metabolic health in healthy adults aged 18-40, and also in people with chronic pain. Over 12 weeks, researchers will measure changes in sleep timing, blood pressure, heart rate, and other health ma…
Sponsor: Oregon Health and Science University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:56 UTC
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Veterans' fibromyalgia pain: can exercise and brain chemistry offer clues?
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at how mood, brain inflammation, and exercise are linked to pain in 60 veterans with fibromyalgia. Participants will do a 6-week supervised walking program and complete pain, mood, and blood tests. The goal is to understand these connections and design a better e…
Sponsor: VA Office of Research and Development • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:55 UTC
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New kidney disease registry aims to unlock secrets of FSGS and MCD
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis registry is gathering health information and biological samples from 500 people with focal segmental glomerulosclerosis (FSGS) or minimal change disease (MCD), two rare kidney conditions. Researchers will track participants over 10 years to understand how these diseases prog…
Sponsor: Prof. Dr. Paul Brinkkoetter • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 26, 2026 18:23 UTC
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Blood test could predict arthritis severity in kids
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study is collecting blood and joint fluid samples from 300 children and young adults with juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA) to see if certain markers can predict how severe the disease will become. Researchers will track participants' symptoms, treatments, and joint damage…
Sponsor: Assistance Publique - Hôpitaux de Paris • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 26, 2026 16:28 UTC
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Could fibromyalgia pain be linked to damaged nerves?
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study aims to find out how common small fiber neuropathy is in people with fibromyalgia compared to those with other chronic pain conditions and healthy volunteers. Researchers will use skin biopsies and other tests to check for nerve damage. The goal is to better understand…
Sponsor: Hospital Ambroise Paré Paris • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 26, 2026 16:20 UTC